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- Still climbing
![A crowd eats and socializes during the Seeds of Change gala at Harrah's Ak-Chin Casino on Oct. 10, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/20261010-spencer-seeds-of-change-6-rut5rewdwxg7cta7sfvzbkwci45jmbhtajqijhkz2c.jpg "20261010-spencer-seeds-of-change-06")
- A tree-mendous fundraiser
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- A big first Friday
![A view of construction on the new traffic lights at Desert Greens Drive and Smith-Enke Road on Oct. 12, 2026. [Monica D. Spencer]](https://inmaricopa.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/20261012-spencer-desert-greens-drive-light-768x512.jpg)
- Signal change
- Karen Bartunek
Construction crews are nearing completion of a traffic light installation at Desert Greens Drive and Smith–Enke Road. The $1.3 million project will be completed by the end of the month, […]
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Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor
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Education
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Real Estate
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Monica D. Spencer, Associate Editor
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