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From Me To You...

As another summer winds down and schools start back up for the fall did you find any relaxation in the last few months? I look back at the summer and see many people trying to cram as much as possible into their ‘free time’, when the children are home for long stretches and the days lengthen into endless possibilities. But do you really gain anything from all that forced activity? There is value in slowing down, taking it one day at a time, really appreciating the moments. This is probably the last year we will see our children come home for the summer and although I know there are many things we could have done we chose to just focus on a few things. We rewatched all the Indiana Jones movies in anticipation of seeing the latest (and most likely last) installment of the franchise. We set the goal of playing all the Indiana Jones Lego Wii games and getting the highest scores possible. We are taking a float down the Salt River with friends and that is about it.

To be honest that sounds like heaven to me. Having raced through so many summers ferrying kids from one summer camp to another. Making

play dates at the pool and water parks, trying to have the ‘best time’ is it really achievable anyway?

We took a trip to Disney World a few years ago and I planned every second of that trip. After 2 miserable days of forcing the kids from one ride to another I realized that there was no way to see everything so why was I making everyone stressed and miserable? At that point I gave up control and allowed the children to lead the way. Did they ride the Muppets 3D ride over and over again? Yes. Did they have the best time doing that? Absolutely!

I am so looking forward to my float trip in a few days, we can relax and catch up without social media or the pressure of having to be anywhere else. And in the meantime I think I will attack my ‘to-be-read’ pile of books; making a dent in that is as much pressure as anyone should have in the summer.

Catherine Uretsky Editor, Main Street magazine info@estrellapublishing.com 623-398-5541

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Christian Brothers Automotive is locally owned and operated by Stacey & Pat Jarrett who live and work right here in the Buckeye and Verrado community. Since 1982, Christian Brothers Automotive has sought to change the way customers think about auto service by providing knowledgeable, honest, and genuine car repairs. Since that time, we have assisted countless individuals and families with their auto service needs and gotten them back on the road with as little hassle as possible.

“We felt the need for high quality automotive repair business in the Buckeye community, love your neighbor as your yourself,” says Stacey. “We offer 100% transparency through our high end DVI (digital video inspection) process. This allows our customers to actually see what repairs need to be done to their vehicle. We back all our work with our Nice Difference Guarantee which is a 3yr/36,000 Mile guarantee on all parts and labor whichever benefits the customer most.”

Christian brother’s offer’s extensive automobile repair. They hire and retain the top Master

Certified Technicians and expert advisors, led by a knowledgeable Service Manager who make up the best automotive service team in the west valley. “We are a great alternative for dealership services. We work on all domestic and foreign vehicles. Everything from Audi to Volkswagen (and all the letters in between), heavy line engine repair to a simple oil change if needed. Some of our offerings are: Computer Diagnostics, Engine lights, AC, Brakes, Alignment, drivetrain & suspension, transmission, power steering, electrical, batteries and extended warranty services. Take advantage of our courtesy shuttle and concierge services. People first and cars second that is what we are truly about. You can make an appointment and drop off your vehicle and we will shuttle where you need to go. This is a great service for the community.”

Christian Brothers Automotive understands the stress that comes with caring for your vehicle and are committed to providing an excellent, ethical, and enjoyable experience every time you visit their location. They look forward to serving you at their convenient location 23385 W Yuma Rd, Buckeye on the SE corner of Yuma and Watson. Scan the QR code to access the convenient online scheduler.

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Learning About Money

In preschool, it is important to begin teaching children about money through fun activities. In dramatic play areas, children pretend they are going to the store, handling money in a restaurant or saving money in a bank. Introducing coins and placing values in the preschool and pre-kindergarten classrooms creates an understanding of real world applications. Giving children a head start with money skills is crucial.

You can also use these ideas to start teaching your children about money at home:

• If your children want a toy, have them learn to save for it. They can use money they “earn” from chores, money from the tooth fairy and gifts;

• Use the grocery store as a classroom. Children can learn about the cost of items, measurement, sizes and more;

• Be careful when discussing money at home. Children may hear those tough

conversations about bills, and they can pick up on the stress that may accompany them;

• Teach the graciousness of giving. Have your children put aside some of their wish jar money to help others in need;

• Ask the children’s grandparents to help. Instead of buying their grandchildren lots of toys, ask them to provide some funds for the wish jar;

• When your child is in school, take a trip to the bank and have your child set up a savings account.

Learning about money and money management early in life will help your child be more responsible in the future.

Submitted by Nicloe Bigham, Owner of The Goddard School, Verrado resident

Verrado 411

Many Verrado residents were recently made aware of the news that I-10 would be expanded by one additional lane on each side of the highway from about the 303 interchange to State Route 85 to begin sometime in the next year. Given the mayhem caused by the recent I-10 expansion from Verrado Way to Route 85 over the past 2 years, members of Verrado Community Pride (VCP) requested a meeting with the Mayor of Buckeye, Eric Orsborn and key City staff to gain a better understanding as to how the planned I-10 new construction project would impact Verrado residents.

The Mayor and staff conveyed that the new project will not have near the same impacts on residents as the last project. This is because the expansion of the additional lane will come from the use of the inside lane nearest the median with a repainting of the other three lanes. The City believes the impact will be for a much shorter time frame and they will maximize the use of nights and weekends to complete the work and to work on the highway on shorter stretches at a time to minimize traffic impacts. The bridge over Jackrabbit Trail may have to be

totally reconstructed which may require the use of a temporary by-pass bridge.

The City has been working with Goodyear and the County to have traffic lights installed at all key intersections on Indian School and also plans to have a light installed at the intersection of Thomas and Jackrabbit Trail. The City also plans to extend McDowell Road from Verrado Way to Jackrabbit Trail once DMB completes its portion through the area of Marketside East. The City is also evaluating the widening of Indian School Road between Perryville and Jackrabbit Trail and the issues involved with developing another route from the north end of Jackrabbit Trail over to route 303.

Residents should be aware that with the buildout of Verrado and surrounding planned developments within a 2-3 mile circle of the Fry’s shopping marketplace that the population will double in the next 10 years. It is important for the City of Buckeye to be a partner with the affected Verrado area communities to address the significant upcoming growth issues – a role which the Mayor and staff not only recognize but are “all-in” on.

Submitted by Verrado Community Pride. For information on VCP, you can contact co-chair Ray Clarke at raymondtclarke@yahoo.com or Peter O’Grady at pogrady@aol.com

Our Goal As Parents

This is an exciting time for our teens, where they experience increased cognitive abilities, learning, and memory due to the brain’s ability to rewire its connections in response to experiences. What triggers this transition? Physical development (aka puberty), which also initiates brain development. As a teen, I am not only dealing with the stresses of adjusting to physical changes but also learning to deal with intellectual, social, and emotional development. It’s like BOOM… here it is…figure it out.

The teen brain is hardwiring itself during this time, creating a foundation for adulthood. While physical development (puberty) is mostly autopilot, a teen’s intellectual, social, and emotional growth must be nurtured and developed. Thoughts, feelings, and actions repeated over time become a set of neurons that become pathways. These pathways are used for decision-making and behavior patterns in adulthood. Use of alcohol, drugs, or severe trauma during this period creates pathways that often lead to poor decision-making and a pattern of questionable choices resulting in a lifetime of

struggle. This is a key reason 90% of people addicted to drugs or alcohol started using in their teenage years. And now you understand why teen brain development is the Way Out West Coalition’s number one reason to keep our kids from getting involved with drugs or alcohol.

Also happening are elaborate changes in the brain’s dopamine system, which influences learning about what is rewarding in the environment. And if that’s not enough, the teen brain focuses on risk and excitement – that’s why teens get bored easily. Ever heard this response: How was school today? Boring…

What’s exciting to many of them? Rumors, gossip, drama, social media, sports, theater, parties, who’s dating who, and high-risk behaviors that may involve sneaking out of the house at night, sex, stealing alcohol, pot, or pills from home, and one more thing; not getting caught. All these high-risk behaviors have what the teen brain focuses on – risk and excitement. Our job as parents is to foil these high-risk behavior attempts. The fact is, if a teen does adolescence well, adulthood gets much easier. Our goal as parents is to help our teens do adolescence well.

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Are You A Chameleon?

Our perceptions, outlook and even personality are often influenced by the situations and people in our lives. If we too often morph to become what others want, though, we’re not being true to ourselves, and this chameleon behavior comes with consequences. If you think this might be you, I invite you to take a look inside and ask yourself some questions:

• Are the changes I make positive or negative?

• Do the changes I make serve me or are they done just for the benefit of others?

• What kind of energy do I carry around with me? Do I feel down more often than not?

• What kind of vibe do I put out to others? Am I more like a ray of sunshine or a dark cloud?

• If I could step outside myself, how would I describe me?

• How would I describe the people in my life to someone else? Do they build me up, encourage me, support me; or do they bring me down or surround me with cynicism?

If most of your answers are in the wrong direction, it’s time for a change. It’s very possible that some of the changes you’ve made as a function of being around others are good,

they’ve made you happier or made you a better person in some way. Other times, people in our path are there to remind us how not to be. The bottom line is that you should feel good about who you are whether you are by yourself, with one person or in a crowd. If you don’t, you may need to do the following:

• Eliminate toxic people from your life.

• Do the work to learn to love yourself and be comfortable in your own skin.

• Decrease the demands on your time that stress you out and make you an unhappy or even angry person.

• Stop changing in ways you don’t like or for people who are not your priority.

• Set boundaries.

It’s time to separate the wheat from the chaff. Ultimately, you want to ensure that your thoughts and behavior align with your personal priorities and goals.

Submitted by Jennifer Bellingrodt,

Psy.D., Licensed Clinical Psychologist.

DISCLAIMER: Material is for informational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for evaluation or treatment by a licensed professional. Material is copyrighted and may only be reproduced with written permission of Dr. Bellingrodt.

Money Matters

Most investors are aware of the different types of stocks: big-company, small-company, technology, international and so on. And it may be a good idea to own a mix of these stocks as part of your overall investment portfolio. But the importance of diversification applies to bonds, too — so, how should you go about achieving it?

To begin with, individual bonds fall into three main types: municipal, corporate and government. Within these categories, you’ll find differences in the bonds being issued. For example, government bonds include conventional, fixed-rate Treasury bonds as well as inflation-protected ones, along with bonds issued by government agencies. Corporate bonds are differentiated from each other by several factors, but one important one is the interest rate they pay, which is largely determined by the credit quality of the issuer. Municipal bonds, too, are far from uniform. These bonds are issued by state and local governments to build or improve infrastructure, such as airports, highways, hospitals and schools.

How can you use various types of bonds to build a diversified bond portfolio? One method is to invest in mutual funds that invest primarily in bonds. But you can also diversify your bond holdings by owning a group of individual bonds with different maturities: short-, intermediateand long-term. This type of diversification can help protect you against the effects of interestrate movements, which are a driving force behind the value of your bonds. But by building a “ladder” of bonds with varying maturities, you can take advantage of different interest-rate environments. When market rates are rising, you can reinvest your maturing, shorter-term bonds at the new, higher rates. And when market rates are low, you’ll still have your longer-term bonds working for you.

A bond ladder should be consistent with your investment objectives, risk tolerance and financial circumstances. But if it’s appropriate for your needs, it could be a valuable tool in diversifying your bond holdings. And while diversification — in either stocks or bonds — can’t always guarantee success or avoid losses, it remains a core principle of successful investing.

Submitted by Wayne Polk, AAMS, Financial Advisor, of Edward Jones

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Cool off just two hours north of Phoenix in the Sonoran - red landscape of Sedona. Spend the afternoon swimming in Oak Creek or take a slippery ride down the famous 80 - foot - long natural slide.

LAKE HAVASU

More than 400 miles of shoreline make this park the water - sports capitol of the state. The park is also convenient to golf courses, hiking trails, restaurants and the famous London Bridge.

BISBEE

Situated in the mountains at an elevation of 5,500 feet, Bisbee is home to cool temps and a quirky arts - and - culture scene. Enjoy wine tastings, pub crawls and even a ghost tour.

FOSSIL CREEK

Fossil Creek is an Arizona oasis known for its crystal - clear waters, waterfalls and trails. A two - hour scenic drive northeast from Phoenix will get travelers to this stunning getaway.

LAVA RIVER CAVE

Adventurers flock to this Flagstaff cave, open for exploring May through October each year with $5 day passes. The cave is dark, and the temperature remains a constant 42 degrees.

LAKE POWELL

Watercraft and houseboat rentals allow you to explore the walled coves, and it’s just a short drive to a pair of other iconic Arizona destinations: Antelope Canyon and

If you have a brokerage relationship with another agency, this is not intended as a solicitation. All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. The above listings do not reflect the listing activity of this agent, but that of the MLS.

The Bug Guy

Ah, August in the West Valley. The scorching sun, the melting pavement, and the delightful company of every pest imaginable. It’s like a summer party where the guests never leave! But fear not, because we have the superheroes of pest control ready to save the day. And let me tell you, their hilarious encounters with these critters are truly a sight to behold.

First up on the list of unwanted guests are the relentless ants. These tiny troops invade with bold confidence, acting like they own the place. But little do they know; the pest control experts are ready to put on their tactical gear and engage in the battle of a lifetime. It’s like watching a miniature ant war, complete with tiny ant-sized tanks and strategic maneuvers. The pest control professionals march in, armed with their arsenal of ant-killing sprays and gels, shouting, “For the glory of ant free living!” It’s a comical sight that will leave you rooting for the humans in this epic clash of ant vs. exterminator.

Do not forget about the most audacious guest of all – the dreaded scorpion. These stingers

seem to have an uncanny ability to appear out of thin air, sending chills down our spines. Yet, the pest control professionals fearlessly enter the battlefield armed with Flowzone Typhoon 2.5 backpacks. It’s like witnessing a bizarre version of Ghostbusters, where the exterminators are equipped with proton packs specifically designed to kill these arachnid villains. And just when you think they’ve caught them all, one sneaky scorpion manages to escape, resulting in a chase scene worthy of an action-comedy film.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the comedic side of pest control. Our brave exterminators embrace the heat as they fulfill their role as pest-fighting comedians, turning what could be a nightmare-worthy situation into a sidesplitting spectacle. With their ingenious gadgets, amusing battle cries, and comic mishaps, they can transform the battle against pests into a source of laughter and amusement. So whenever those unwanted visitors come knocking at your door this August, remember to call upon the help of our pest control heroes. Sit back, watch the show, and let the laugh-filled battle against pests light up your summer days. After all, laughter is the best defense against even the peskiest of intruders!

Submitted by Larry Cash, of Estrella Mountain Pest Control

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3. Integrate bath toys

Toys like rubber ducks, squirt toys or water scoops can make bath time fun and stimulating for baby. Having dedicated bath toys builds positive association with bath time so that your baby looks forward to getting squeaky clean. Changing up bath toys from time to time can help keep them engaged during a bath.

4. Soothe fears with bubbles

Water can be a scary element for babies. The sound, temperature and sense of floating can startle them, making them feel unsettled or scared. Help soothe your little one’s fears by adding a playful element like bubbles.

5. Sing, talk and bond

Bath time is the perfect opportunity to bond with your little one. Talking and singing to them while they bathe can help them feel secure, entertained and loved. Try singing nursery rhymes, telling stories or simply talking to your baby. Your presence and voice will help them relax and make the time a more enjoyable experience.

Exercising these five tips can make bath time a fun part of your daily routine with your baby.

Back To School

There’s something special about this time of year, no matter how old you are - as the next school year approaches, mixed with just a little anxiety about the upcoming changes. Parents and kids of all ages, especially those who are collegebound, can sometimes feel overwhelmed by everything that needs to happen to be ready for this big transition. Fortunately, you can make preparing for the upcoming academic year a lot easier with some tips and tools to help everyone stay on track during the shift from summer to school mode.

1. Tackle time management

One of the biggest shifts from the lazy days of summer back to school again is keeping on top of everyone’s schedules. A tried-and-true tactic is to create and post one big family calendar where everyone can see it. That way everyone can add their appointments, extracurricular activities and

upcoming events so the whole family knows what to plan for and look forward to each week. Try using color-coded markers so everyone knows which events are for which family member.

2. Make mealtimes easier

Preparing nutritious meals for kids takes some advance planning, so it’s a good idea to print out a useful tool like a printable meal chart from TwoPeasAndTheirPod.com. Involve kids in the planning by asking what they want to eat for each meal, while introducing different colors based on each of the food groups to show them what a balanced meal looks like.

3. Get ready for the move to campus

For college students, the move away from home can be a real test of their organizational abilities. Help ensure they’ll have what they need by printing a list of everything they think they’ll have to pack for the big move. Once their list is complete, they can print out their finalized list for shopping and crossing off items they’ve already purchased. They can also help reduce the homesickness they’re bound to feel their first year away from home by printing out pictures of beloved family members (and pets) from their phone so they can always have loved ones with them, while also making a welcome addition to their dorm room decor.

With these tools and tactics, you should all feel better prepared for the changes to comehelping you and your kids make the transition seamlessly, no matter what the new school year brings.

Yum Yum

Taco Puffs

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

YIELD: 8 servings.

I got this Taco Puffs recipe from a friend years ago. I still make these cheesy sandwiches regularly for dinner alongside a steaming bowl of soup or a fresh green salad. Any leftovers taste even better the next day for lunch. A helpful hint: Plain refrigerated biscuits seal together better than buttermilk types.

—Jan Schmid, Hibbing,

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

Minnesota

1envelope taco seasoning

2 tubes (16.3 ounces each) large refrigerated flaky biscuits

2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, breaking into crumbles; drain. Add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Cool slightly.

2. Flatten half the biscuits into 4-in. circles; arrange on greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Spoon 1/4 cup meat mixture onto each circle; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup cheese. Flatten remaining biscuits; place over filling and pinch edges to seal tightly.

3. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes.

Samurai Sudoku

This samurai sudoku puzzle is a great way to engage the brain and help develop logic skills. To solve this Samurai puzzle use standard sudoku rules for every 9x9 grid: each digit from 1 to 9 can only appear once in every row, column and 3x3 box. Good Luck!

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