FACING ARIZONA

Facing Arizona: ‘For me, it’s about providing a warm, stable, loving home’

Dec 22, 2017, 11:09 AM | Updated: Jun 13, 2018, 1:35 pm

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Editor’s note: Facing Arizona is a series that will appear on KTAR.com and social media  — follow KTAR News on Instagram and Facebook for updates — highlighting unique and everyday people across our state and give you a glimpse into their lives.

“I am a single mom, raising two kids on her own with a demanding career. So unfortunately, my life does not expand too far from my home. For me, it’s about providing a warm, stable, loving home for my children because I am all they have.” — Shelly Sabo

Facing Arizona

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Sheriff Penzone calls contempt finding ‘scarlet letter,’ says MCSO in better place now

Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone said Wednesday that a civil contempt finding against him in a profiling case tied to the man he succeeded was an undeserved "scarlet letter."

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Facing Arizona: In Trump era, civility toward government needs to trump all

Hello, my name is Ken Flynn. I would like to see a bit more civility toward the government. I feel they are doing the best they can with what they have and under the circumstances.

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Facing Arizona: Being an Arizona Ranger is a great responsibility

I am Jeff Smith, I am 54 years old, and I am an Arizona Ranger. We carry a great responsibility and I am proud to be a member of such a spectacular group.

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Facing Arizona: 90 and has witnessed Glendale’s growth in real time

My name is Joe Zuniga, I am 90 years old and I was born in Glendale. Things have changed since then -- Glendale has grown faster than it knew what to do.

6 years ago

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Facing Arizona: Arizona’s a great place to live because of the different cultures

My name is Ashley Reinhold, I am 22 years old, and I am an Arizona native. There are many different cultures in Arizona, so it's an exciting challenge.

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Facing Arizona: I am a rare Arizona native

My name is Chris Harrell. I am 47 years old and I was born here in Arizona. To some, that may be weird because Arizona is a transient state and there aren't many native Arizonans left.

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Facing Arizona: ‘For me, it’s about providing a warm, stable, loving home’