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JANUARY Departments 4 Editor’s Note 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. [Norton] 24 Plant-based Wellness 40 Robin’s Adventures 48 Sports 52 Career Corner 54 Did You Know 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 (©2023) 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. 4 Wishes for teachers Wishes for teachers Three Arcadia area teachers are starting the new year Three Arcadia area teachers are starting the new year with new supplies for their students, thanks to a local charity program. 28 Tavan’s Turkey Bowl This elementary school spent part of their Thanksgiving This elementary school spent part of their Thanksgiving break learning and enjoying a game of football – with help from a couple of familiar football pros. Brophy’s Robotics Team: Dennis Bui, Team President Sameer Godbole, Andy Mazzolini, Coach Nathan Tu, Carson Lauer, Aidan Parris, Doer He, Kevin Elinski and Rohan Godha. PHOTO: SONIA GODBOLE 30 Montessori is 50 Arcadia Montessori School is celebrating 50 years in the neighborhood by adding a second location and growing its Montessori family. 48 Fall sports round-up Arcadia High, Brophy, Xavier and Veritas Prep finished the fall season of high school sports with a multitude of success, including new state records and a championship for one team. Happy New Year!