24 AUGUST 2020 By Rachael Bouley Known for its deep-fried food, Pete’s has satisfied the cravings of locals and visitors across the Valley for 73 years. It was founded by Indianapolis native Peter Grant Jr., a World War II PT boat skipper, NBA basketball player and international golf champion, not to mention a big fan of English-style fish ‘n’ chips. When Grant Jr. contracted malaria, dysentery and rheumatic fever in 1946, he was discharged from the military and told to move to a hot, dry climate like Egypt or Arizona. Citing his inability to speak Egyptian, he chose the Grand Canyon State and never looked back. Grant Jr. and his pregnant wife Ruth packed up their life in the Midwest and headed south on Christmas Day 1946, with him anticipating a job as a schoolteacher. He took a different turn instead, feeling inspired by all the fish shops he visited in Europe. Deciding to test his luck by opening up a shop of his own, he started a Pete’s Fish & Chips food truck, with the initial location on Van Buren Street. Although he pocketed a $12 profit on his first day, business quickly picked up. Before long, Grant Jr. had established eight additional locations, including one on Mesa’s Main Street and another on North 44th St. and Indian School Road in Arcadia. The original 44th St. Pete’s Fish & Chips was built in 1959, located between a gas station and the Milk Depot on Indian School. They moved across 44th St. and opened the current location in 1967. Pete’s Fish & Chips was wildly successful, even after Grant Jr.’s tragic death in December 1987. A thief fatally shot Grant Jr., stealing his $30,000-coin collection. A Scottsdale coin dealer had read about it in a national trade magazine and called the police when someone tried to sell him Pete’s Fish & Chips commemorative coins. The thief, James D. Karis, was arrested, found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. Grant Jr.’s daughters Kathy Adams and Pat Foster took over the family business in their father’s honor. Pete’s Fish & Chips has remained a steadfast neighborhood tradition, with few changes other than the construction of newer buildings with drive-thrus. Foster couldn’t be prouder of her family and the restaurant’s legacy. “As for our food, we have changed very little, because our customers seem to like what we are serving,” Foster said. As owners, Foster and Adams’ commitment to quality service and communication has helped the business overcome the challenging start of the year, and according to them, Pete’s Fish & Chips is doing fine, thanks to loyal customers. “Pete’s was well-positioned during the pandemic because we have offered drive- thru and take out service since 1947. We closed off our dining tables on the patios until it was safe to open some of them back up, keeping social distancing in mind,” Foster said. “We continue to follow the CDC and Maricopa County Health Department regulations, and we look forward to life getting back to normal.” The support of Arcadians is nothing new to the business. “The Arcadia community is part of our Pete’s family,” Foster said. “Our dad raised all four daughters in Arcadia, and we attended Ingleside and Arcadia growing up. Ours is truly a family business, and although we have eight locations throughout the Valley, our location in Arcadia is very special.” Foster lives in Arcadia as do two of her children and three of her grandchildren, while Adams’ son Kyle manages the 44th St. location. He recently updated the mural on the wall near the business, giving a nod to the Arcadia community for their unwavering support. Adams has made other improvements to the restaurant, including sandblasting old paint from the original block for a more modern look and the addition of decorative lighting, plants and shade screens on the patio for a more enjoyable dining experience. “We like to think we do a good job of keeping our customers happy. We want them to experience a true family tradition,” Foster said. “We have not expanded past our eight locations like the corporate giants, preferring to concentrate on what we have.” Pete’s is also one of the only eateries that doesn’t accept credit cards. It’s a cash-only establishment. Pete’s Fish & Chips is ready to keep serving the community for a long time to come, remaining committed to their founder’s saying of “Pete’s serves three things: price, quality and service.” Seven decades of history, food and family The recently-unveiled mural was created as a nod to Arcadia for its continued support. Northbound travelers on 44th St. will see it on the right. (top) Pete Jr. with his truck, circa 1947. (left) Pete’s Fish and Chip’s location in Mesa. (right) The current Pete’s in Arcadia. PHOTOS COURTESY OF PAT FOSTER @petesfishandchips #petesfishandchips Christ Lutheran School Preschool - Grade 8 • www.clsphx.org LC-MS 3901 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix | www.cclphoenix.org | (602) 955-4830 LOVE GROW SERVE WORSHIP ONLINE Sunday @ 9:30am FB Live or CHRISTCHURCHPHX.ONLINE.CHURCH

25 AUGUST 2020 By Angela Copeland With many people stuck at home during this pandemic, it has become more and more common for employees to find alternative working locations. For some, it has been their vacation home or staying with out-of-state family. Now, a third option is emerging. The pandemic is forcing employers to rethink their policies regarding where people must work. And given the lower cost of living in smaller towns, employees can’t help but consider a move. Cities are taking notice of this trend. Several places are offering relocation bonuses to remote workers. These cities know that workers will spend money and bring tax dollars to their economies. To attract remote workers, they’re offering incentive programs that range from $5,000 to $15,000. In Oklahoma, Tulsa is offering people $10,000 to move there. They’ll also throw in free desk space at Tulsa’s top co- working community and other perks. To be considered, you must be a remote worker who can relocate within six months and be at least eighteen years old. Alabama has a similar incentive program for remote workers. They offer those in the tech industry up to $10,000 to live in and work from The Shoals. In Kansas, the Choose Topeka initiative offers up to $15,000 to relocate to the city and the Shawnee County community. To qualify, you must purchase or rent a home within a year of your move. The Choose Topeka website highlights that the average cost of a single-family home in Topeka is $125,000, and the average monthly rent is $762. If moving to a cheaper city has ever crossed your mind, the next year may be the time to try it. Start by searching online for remote jobs. You can do this on every primary job site (LinkedIn, Indeed and Glassdoor) by using the word “remote” in the field where you specify the city. If you’ve been at your current job for a long time and have a good relationship with your boss, you could ask if working remotely is an option with your current role. Or you may want to see what your company decides to do about returning to the office. Some companies, like Twitter, have decided to allow employees to be remote indefinitely. If you’ve ever thought of relocating, spend some time researching to determine what cities may be offering. — Angela Copeland, a career expert and founder of Copeland Coaching, can be reached at copelandcoaching.com. Want more money? Move. CAREER CORNER Serving Arcadia/Biltmore for over 20 years Let’s Talk edwardjones.com Member SIPC Richard M Ross Financial Advisor 4350 E Camelback Rd #B100 Phoenix, AZ 85018 602-955-7654 What’s Your Financial Strategy Moving Forward?