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NOVEMBER Departments 4 Editor’s Note 6 What’s Happening? 10 Worth the Drive 12 On the Lowe Road 16 In the Kitchen 20 The Dining Scoop 22 Meet Mr. [Hoyt] 24 Plant-based Wellness 30 Robin’s Adventures 46 Did You Know? 48 Sports 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 (©2022) 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 S I N C E 19 9 3 Association of Community Publishers MEMBER PUBLICATION Audited by: Owned & operated by Arcadians for Arcadia Monthly circulation: 19,000. Primary distribution by U.S. Postal Service. 18 Courageous warriors Courageous warriors Kate Smolich started a nonprofit called Beanie Love, which focuses on bringing light and hope into the lives of children (warriors!) with life-altering illnesses. 26 Spreading holiday hope Valley nonprofits are gearing up for holiday donation drives, which include toys, turkey and the fixings, Christmas supplies and everything in between. CLS third-grade teacher Heidi Ashworth and her dad, Larry, a veteran who drove through the Veterans Day parade last year. Heidi’s nephew Jake is pictured below them. Jake is a former CLS student currently in the Air Force Academy. PHOTO COURTESY OF MEGAN GOTSHALL 32 Dedicated to our veterans Black Rifle Coffee Company is a veteran-owned business with an inspirational story. Their newest location is the first in Arizona – and it’s right in our neighborhood. 48 Dodge the ball Veritas Prep held its third annual dodgeball tournament this fall, where the middle and high school students got to dress in themed costumes to compete for the coveted trophy.