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AUGUST Departments 4 Editor’s Note 6 What’s Happening? 12 On the Lowe Road 16 In the Kitchen 22 Advice from Nola 24 Meet Ms. 32 Ask the Appraisers 34 Robin’s Adventures 40 Did You Know? 42 Career Advice Articles Publisher: Greg A. Bruns greg@arcadianews.com Editor: Mallory Gleich mallory@arcadianews.com Designer: Gabe Turner gabe@arcadianews.com Advertising: Roni Mier roni@arcadianews.com 3850 East Indian School Road (602) 840-6379 • arcadianews.com arcadianewsonline.com (for archives) Arcadia News is published monthly by Arcadia News for residents of the Arcadia neighborhoods, and is available free of charge, limited to one copy per reader. Mailed subscriptions $36 annually for Continental U.S. Contact office for details. Additional copies of the current issue of Arcadia News may be obtained from the Arcadia News office. All content is copyrighted (©2021) by Arcadia News. Contents in full or part may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of the publisher. Opinions expressed by contributors are not necessarily the opinions of the publisher or its employees and does not constitute an endorsement of products or services. Readers are urged to verify any statements. Advertisers assume full liability and responsibility for all content of advertisements printed and for any claims arising from such advertising and represent that all licenses and consents and waivers have been obtained including from third parties having rights in text or graphics. The Advertiser and/or its agency agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Publisher for, from and against any loss, damage, claim, cost or expense relating to or resulting from Advertiser’s advertisements, including from the unauthorized use of Advertiser of any name, photograph, sketch or words which may be protected by copyright or trademark law. Articles and photographs can be submitted, to be considered for use in future issues. Any unsolicited manuscripts or photographs cannot be returned. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertisement which is not in keeping with the standards of this publication. AWA R D W I N N I N G N E I G H B O R H O O D N E W S SI N CE 19 93 Association of Community Publishers MEMBER PUBLICATION Audited by: Owned & operated by Arcadians for Arcadia 18 Put me in, coach! The 2021-22 school year will see some exciting changes at Arcadia High as they usher in three new coaches for the swim, pom and football teams. 30 Good soles = good souls A St. Thomas teacher and her family held their 5th annual shoe drive. Donations from all over the Valley will help Arizona students start the year off on a good foot. 35 Keepin’ it zesty The retirees at La Siena don’t let age slow them down, as proven by the 2,100 miles they pedaled for their second annual Tour de Zest event. Monthly circulation: 19,000. Primary distribution by U.S. Postal Service. ON THE COVER: Sarah Sponcil and Kelly Claes after winning gold medals at the Sochi, Russia, FIVB 4 star tournament in May 2021. The victory ushered them into the 2021 Summer Olympics. PHOTO COURTESY OF LISA SPONCIL 38 Caring for seniors We catch up with Nina Rawal and her nonprofit Caring for Seniors. The group has flourished and continued their work in spreading positivity around Valley senior centers. Did You Know? Elephants (p. 40) 4 AM