Cynthia Morgan looks baCk on 30-plus years in ... - InMaricopa.com

More documents

Recommendations

Info

Home Landscaping Tips 3 days to a rockin’ yard By Michael K. Rich Wildcat Landscaping delivers gravel to your home. Maricopans’ Top 3 Gravel is big business in Arizona with each quarry typically producing one type of material. According to Wildcat Landscaping, the three mostpurchased variations of gravel are: Arizona Gold Walker Gold Rock has long been a staple of Arizona landscaping due to its low cost, zero-water requirement and minimal maintenance. Plus, one needs no special skills to install it; merely a shovel, wheelbarrow and strong back. Follow these three simple steps to transform a yard from a barren dust bowl to a rock oasis. 1 Buy the rock Often the biggest decision when covering a yard in rock is the type of rock to buy. Landscaping rock comes in a variety of colors and sizes, and it ranges in price from $25 to $42 per ton. One of the most popular is half-inch gold rock; it matches what many local builders used for front yards, and it is inexpensive. To determine the coverage needed, calculate the yard’s square footage by multiplying the width of the area to be covered by its length. A rule of thumb is one ton of rock per 100 square feet of area, but the rock company’s salesperson will tell you how much is rock is required for the type of rock and coverage you want. Though an extra fee may be charged, the rock company will deliver the rock to your home, generally dumping it on the street or in your driveway. 2 Prepare the site There has long been a debate about whether to spread a landscape fabric or plastic underneath the rock to prevent weed penetration, but most Arizona residents don’t use the plastic because it cracks in the heat and inhibits drainage. To prep the site, remove all the weeds, debris and any other materials from the area to be covered. Then spray the area with an industrial-strength weed killer, wait 48 hours and then spray again. 3 Spread the rock Now that the site is prepped, it is time to prepare for the heavy lifting: spreading the rock. For this step it is helpful to have a shovel, a garden rake and a wheelbarrow. Simply fill the wheelbarrow with rock, dump it into piles across the yard and spread it evenly, about two inches deep. Spreading rock is hard work and could be broken into a multiple-day project to prevent muscle strain and exhaustion. It’s also a great opportunity to find out how much your friends and neighbors like you as “many hands make for light work.” Once the rock is spread, the job is done. The only maintenance required is an annual spraying to prevent weed growth. Apache Brown What you need • Gloves • Rake • Shovel • Tape measure • Weed killer • Wheelbarrow Where to buy locally Chitwood Family Feed & Supply 19884 N. Maricopa Road 520-568-5088 Wildcat Landscape Materials 19347 N. John Wayne Parkway 520-568-8298 12 InMaricopa.com | Vol. 5 Issue 3
Wildcat Landscape Materials, Inc. • Granite • Dirt • Rock • Boulders • Flagstone Only rock yard in town that stocks material (520) 568-8298 19347 N. John Wayne Pkwy. FREE GIFT TO 1ST TIME CUSTOMERS Accidentally discover something fortunate Schedule your appointment today CALLBETHNOW (520) 610-8855 What makes us better than the rest? You. If you live, work, worship, or attend school in Pinal County? You Can Join! Only a $5.00 minimum account fee. Maricopa Branch NOW OPEN (520) 381-3100 1-800-221-4179 www.PinalCountyFCU.com Retail Auto Parts & Full Service Auto Repair Center John Wayne Pkwy at Maricopa CG Highway at the traffi c light. (520) 568-2341 Parts (520) 568-6797 Autocare Hours: Monday-Saturday 8am to 5pm Mention this ad to receive $ 16 95 OIL CHANGE* *up to 5 qts, gasoline engines only Call for an appointment Looking for qualified employees or temporary help? Whether you’re looking for full-time professionals or temporary employees, count on our expert recruiting solutions to help you solve your unique business challenges. 520-421-1707 703 N. Olive Ave. Casa Grande, AZ 85222 Vol. 5 Issue 3 | InMaricopa.com 13
Page 1 and 2: The Magazine Vol. 5 Issue 3 3 Days
Page 4 and 5: Contents Vol. 5 Issue 3 DEPARTMENTS
Page 6 and 7: Editor’s Letter I just found out
Page 8 and 9: Community Gallery 2 1 Freshman golf
Page 10 and 11: Business Profile Performing arts sc
Page 12 and 13: DSPA’s Inspire students (clockwis
Page 16 and 17: Food Dining Out Below: Shula’s up
Page 18 and 19: Cow College How to pick the best be
Page 20 and 21: ON SALE NOW FOR ONLY $ 119 Renewing
Page 22 and 23: Volunteers Profile Hardworking reti
Page 24 and 25: Remembering Former actress and mode
Page 26 and 27: Cast members from “Much Ado About
Page 28 and 29: Cynthia Mo
Page 30 and 31: Nice work… if you can get it Phot
Page 32 and 33: Clockwise from above left: The big
Page 34 and 35: Above left to right: Thunderbird Fa
Page 36 and 37: Worley lived most of her life in Te
Page 38 and 39: Lacy was welcomed into the Hinners
Page 40 and 41: ON-SITE COMPUTER REPAIR We Come to
Page 42 and 43: BE EDUCATED GET ENGAGED HAVE A SAY
Page 44: P.O. Box 1018 Maricopa, AZ 85139 EC

Cynthia Morgan looks baCk on 30-plus years in ... - InMaricopa.com

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?