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From Me To You... Technology is the answer to all our problems! We have phones that have more computing power than that with which we sent man to the moon, and devices that can turn on our lights and lock our doors. Need a phone number? Ask Siri! And that doesn’t even include the basics like appliances to wash our clothes and do our dishes. Yes we have it made in the shade.
That is until the power goes out. Anyone else hit by the latest round of storms? We were, big time. Our power was out for almost 24 hours. At first it was an adventure. I obviously needed to find a way to make coffee in the morning - but thanks to my outdoor grill I had some cowboy coffee going in under 15 minutes. Not quite as instantaneous as my 30 second Keurig and it was possibly the strongest cup of Joe I have drunk since leaving Europe. However, problem solved, I had my caffeine intake covered. Next on to more mundane tasks like work. Ah no internet. So I took the day off, it was a Saturday anyway and so what if my deadline was looming? I can play hookey for a day. What do I usually do on a day off? Well as I have already established, the internet was down so I turned to a good old fashioned book. Great. As I settled down in a comfy chair I began to feel a little uncomfortable. It was getting hot. Really hot. Oh that’s right, the air conditioning was down too. Hmm. The thermostat stubbornly refused to switch off and it mocked me as it gradually showed the temperature in the house coming level with my blood temperature.
distances by horse, cart and on foot, they also crossed what to me would be insurmountable obstacles. What made those men and women come up to the Grand Canyon or the Rocky Mountains and think, “Let’s keep going, there is something better on the other side.”? And then they did it. They crossed the obstacle and made it to the other side. Amazing. Once settled it was not easy going even then. Scorpions, snakes, not to mention the crippling heat. And they persevered. It makes me think twice about complaining when my indoor temperature spikes and my ice-cream starts to melt. Hang on, not the icecream! Thankfully we have friends who own a generator and had power, so they lent us the means to keep our fridge running until our power came back on. There was not enough juice to run the air conditioning, but I am thankful for small mercies. I am also thankful for the great ones, like the power coming back on in time to sleep in comfort. No matter how many times I fantasize about living off the grid and going back to simpler times, I know I am not strong enough to go all the way back. I could probably manage to clean my clothes and cook my meals over a fire, but I draw the line at losing Candy Crush. ;)
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How did people survive before air conditioning? I know they did, I know that they deliberately lived in places like Arizona and Florida without the conveniences we rely on today. These people continuously fascinate me. Whenever I drive anywhere in America I marvel at the tenacity of the pioneers. Not only did they travel across great Estrella Publishing - Up The Hill magazine
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Furry Friends Vet visits are also an opportunity to let your veterinarian know about any behavior changes and implement preventive care measures, which can be more effective than reactive care once a problem is revealed. However, the very act of getting to the vet can be traumatic for cat owners and cats alike. Repetition is likely to help alleviate those concerns as your cat becomes more accustomed to the process, helping to put you at ease as well.
1. Get your cat familiar with a carrier. Start by leaving the carrier out at all times and make it a safe place by placing food or a cozy towel inside. Using a secure, stable, hard-sided carrier that opens from the top and the front that can also be taken apart in the middle is best. When traveling, it’s also a good idea to place your cat in the carrier rearfirst, cover the carrier with a blanket and avoid bumping into things while carrying it.
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2. Make the vet visit a positive experience. Feeding your cat veterinary-approved treats from carrier to clinic can help create a positive connection with the trip and distract your pet from the busy waiting room or examination. 3. Take advantage of slow times at the clinic. Ask if certain days or times are slower than others. Scheduling appointments at those times may help your cat feel less overwhelmed by a new environment. 4. Give your cat practice exams. In the examination room, your vet will give your cat a full examination. To make your cat comfortable with being touched in such a manner, consider giving him or her practice examinations at home and positively reward your pet for letting you look at and touch his or her stomach, feet, face and ears. 5. Talk to your vet. Your veterinarian is your best partner to help your cat feel comfortable inside and outside the clinic. Discuss with him or her other ideas to help make visits less stressful.
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make it more likely for you to fall. First, always take medications as prescribed. Second, make sure you know the risks and take precautions when necessary.
Step 1: Find a good balance and exercise program As you age, it’s important to maintain balance, strength and flexibility. Contact your local senior center or Area Agency on Aging for information on programs that can help you achieve these goals.
Step 5: Secure your home To keep your home safe you need to remove any tripping hazards like loose rugs or free cords. You should also increase lighting to improve visibility indoors and outdoors. Pay particular attention to stairs and consider installing grab bars or railings.
Every 11 seconds an older adult is seen in an emergency room for a fall-related injury, reports the National Council on Aging. To prevent falls, follow these six simple steps. For additional advice about preventing falls, visit www.ncoa.org/ FallsTips.
Step 2: Talk to your health care provider Have an open conversation with your health care provider about your fall concerns. Share your history of falls and ask for an assessment of your risk of falling again so you can come up with a plan proactively. Step 3: Review medications with the pharmacist Some medications have side effects that can
Step 4: Get vision and hearing checked annually Your eyes and ears are key for keeping you safely on your feet. Getting your vision and hearing checked each year by a health care professional is important, so you can update vision prescriptions and take any necessary measures to correct hearing loss.
Step 6: Talk with family members Falls affect all demographics and various ages. Talk with family members about your risks and concerns. “A few simple steps can dramatically reduce your risk for falling no matter your age,” says Cameron. “By being proactive, you can live healthy and independently for longer.”
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Make it Med
Just like forward-thinking culinary artists, many at-home chefs seek out the next trendy flavor to provide friends and family gathered around the table. When pondering which trend you’ll dive into in the future, consider incorporating tastes from an especially influential international location - the Mediterranean Sea region. Considered by the experts at Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) in the organization’s 2018 Trends Report to be one of the most influential parts of the world on the American food scene, flavors from the Mediterranean Sea focus on a diet heavy on fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, seeds and nuts. Because the fare is typically lighter, small bites and salads such as this Tomato, Feta and Basil Salad provide easy-to-prepare versions of Mediterranean cuisine. Incorporating vegetables (tomatoes and basil) along with the salty, milky flavors of feta cheese makes the salad a distinctly Mediterranean dish.
8 medium size tomatoes, sliced into 1/8-inch strips 1 block (8 ounces) feta cheese, sliced into 1/8inch pieces 2 small packages fresh basil, leaves picked off stems 3 teaspoons sea salt 2 teaspoons fresh ground pepper 1/4 cup olive oil On large platter, arrange slices of tomato and feta so they overlap. Place basil leaf between each tomato and Feta slice. Repeat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately.
As trends continue changing, growing and spreading, the experts at LDEI continue to provide updates from the food world. LDEI is a worldwide philanthropic organization of professional women leaders in the fields of food, fine beverage and hospitality. The invitationonly membership, composed of 2,300 women in 40 chapters across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico, is highly diversified and reflects the multifaceted fields of contemporary gastronomy and hospitality. Tomato, Feta and Basil Salad Recipe courtesy of Beth Vlasich Pav of Cooking by Design, LLC, on behalf of Les Dames d’Escoffier International Servings: 15-20
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Money Matters If you are fortunate, you will retain your physical and mental capacities throughout your life and can always live independently. But if you ever require some form of long-term care, will you be prepared? For example, it costs $97,500 per year, on average, for a private room in a nursing home, according to the 2017 Cost of Care Survey produced by Genworth. Furthermore, Medicare typically pays only a small percentage of these expenses. So, how do you protect yourself against these potentially catastrophic costs? Essentially, you have four options:
Self-insure – You can try to build enough financial assets to cover the costs of a long-term care event. However, you would need to accumulate an extremely large sum to fully protect yourself, and you’d be diverting assets that could be used to help fund your retirement. Long-term care insurance – A traditional longterm care insurance policy will pay for qualified long-term care costs. The younger you are when you purchase your policy, the lower your annual premiums are likely to be.
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Hybrid/linked benefit insurance – Because of some concerns about paying for insurance but never needing care with traditional long-term care insurance, this type of insurance provides a death benefit plus long-term care coverage. You can accelerate the death benefit to help pay for longterm care costs, and you can also choose to create an additional pool for these costs after the death benefit has been exhausted., But if you don’t need long-term care, you still have the life insurance death benefit. Life insurance with long-term care/chronic illness rider – By choosing a permanent life insurance policy with this rider, you can accelerate all or part of the death benefit to pay for long-term care costs. This option generally provides more flexibility in paying premiums than a hybrid policy, which may require a larger dollar commitment. Similar to hybrid, you still have the life insurance benefit if you don’t need care. Which option is best for you? There’s no one “right” answer for everyone, but a financial professional can help you choose. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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The Bug Guy
With our monsoon season coming to an end, possibly, hopefully, it’s time to clean up, dig out, and get the repairs done. It feels good to live in a community that comes together when adversity strikes. As soon as the August 2nd storm was over our community members were helping each other. We checked on our neighbors’ houses, cleaned up downed trees, and generally did the right, neighborly thing. We did these things because we wanted to help. Our community has been very helpful during this year’s storm season by keeping everyone informed by reporting every downed tree, every broken shingle, every road closure, and downed power lines on Facebook. Thank you! With such a heavy and lengthy monsoon season this year we can expect to see a reduction in scorpion activity. As our scorpion population can’t swim, those scorpions caught in low lying areas have a very low level of survival. The scorpions that survived will continue to be extremely active throughout the rest of the year. We can expect an increase in our cricket population as crickets thrive with more humidity
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and fresh plant life to munch on. With these storms there has already been an increase in mosquito activity. We can all help with this issue by making sure that we have no standing water on our property. Our community is actively engaged to help address this public health pest in common areas. Coyote sightings are on the rise as well in the west valley. Around the end of the month we should start seeing great horned owls migrating here for the winter too. So, keep an eye on your small dogs and cats. It is best not to leave them outside unsupervised, as both coyotes and owls are very effective hunters. Snake activity will also increase throughout the month with a particular increase in rattlesnake activity. As our evenings start too cool off, a rattlesnake’s ability to hunt improves. Towards the end of the month rattlesnakes will be looking for warm rocks or concrete pavers to build their core heat reserves. When you walk out onto your patio, it’s always prudent turn on the light and check for snakes before you open the door. As individuals we make a community, as a community we make it better for all of us. Information provided by Larry Cash Estrella Mountain Pest Control
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Volunteer!
Last summer, groups of 5 to 20 Estrella students and adults volunteered at All Faith Community Services Buckeye & Goodyear Food Bank once per week. The kids are back in school now, and only three or four Estrella people are volunteering on a regular basis. All Faith needs a lot more regular and one-time-only volunteers. All Faith Community Services is a faith-based, self-help community service organization. All Faith’s Mission is to: Help People; Change Lives; and Impact Communities. All Faith helps individuals and families who are in critical need. It provides emergency food supplies, clothing and basic necessities to individuals and families who have immediate, critical needs. The organization also provides the impetus, training and resources to help people move from poverty to productivity. Through its individualized case management, training and support programs, All Faith takes a self-help approach to encourage individuals to build work skills, get a job, overcome obstacles and improve their lives, as well as those of their families.
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Unlike some other “hand-out” programs, All Faith seeks to make profound, long-lasting changes in the lives of the individuals it serves. With its self-help and work-based programs, it provides support, direction and training to assure that individuals who are in chronic need become employed, self-sufficient and, most importantly, productive members of the Community. Through All Faith, people are helped, lives are changed and communities are impacted. This wonderful organization gladly accepts donations of time, food, goods and money. They need several items that we typically recycle: plastic bags (to separate frozen meat from fresh produce in food boxes); empty water bottles (to repackage liquid laundry soap); and egg cartons. They accept contributions of food, personal hygiene products, household goods, clothing and toys. All Faith has a big need for volunteers of all capabilities and ages (as young as 10, if accompanied by an adult). The atmosphere is uplifting and fun, and volunteers can readily see the difference they make. If you or your group want(s) to volunteer with this important organization that serves citizens of Goodyear and Buckeye, go to https://afcsaz.com/volunteer/. Submitted by Suzanne Wold, Estrella Resident
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Home Sweet Home While spring is typically the busiest period in real estate, the fall months have become increasingly active for those who have more flexibility or are looking for a good deal. With increased competition in many cities around the country, finding ways to simplify the home buying process while saving money is top of mind for potential home buyers.
“Buying a home is typically the most expensive purchase most people will make, and people are choosing brokerages that offer the right tools and data to help inform their decisions and make the process more efficient,” said Dario Cardile, Vice President, Growth Marketing at Owners.com. “Savvy home buyers are utilizing technology and Cardile offers these tips for ways potential home buyers can utilize technology to simplify the real estate process. * Ensure that your finances are in order. To purchase the home of your dreams you’ll need the right loan. So before you begin your search, request a free annual copy of your
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credit report from the government-authorized AnnualCreditReport.com. Pay attention to the scores in your report, as the better your scores, the more likely you are to receive favorable terms and interest rates on your loan. * Explore the area before you get there. And don’t be afraid to look up area attractions on social media and read some reviews. It’s a great way to learn what everyone is saying about your potential neighborhood. * Find the right agent. A great real estate agent can help you save time and money in the real estate process. While many consumers are selfinforming their search with online data, a recent survey from Owners.com of more than 1,000 recent home buyers nationwide found that the majority worked with an agent to purchase their home. An expert local agent can provide inside knowledge of the property and community, onthe-ground expertise, and help you strike the best deal to get into your dream home. The fall real estate market won’t wait for you, so start your planning now and begin your housing search with the power of technology at your fingertips.
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Vaccinations Vaccines play an important role in keeping you and your family members healthy, and when you make sure everyone receives the recommended vaccines at the right ages, you will be helping to protect them before they are exposed to serious and potentially life-threatening illnesses.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has launched a new interactive guide (cdc.gov/vaccines/growing) to help navigate the vaccines recommended at each stage of life. Here’s a quick rundown of what you need to know about vaccines at different ages. Pregnant women should always get a yearly flu shot. In the third trimester of every pregnancy, you should get the whooping cough vaccine (Tdap). Talk to your doctor about other vaccines you may need before, during and after becoming pregnant. Making sure your babies get all the recommended vaccines on time is the best way for you to protect them from 14 serious diseases before the age of 2 years old.
From ages 3 through 6, your children need additional doses of chickenpox (varicella) vaccine; measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine; polio vaccine and Tdap vaccine, as well as a flu vaccine every year. From ages 7 through 10, your children should continue to get a flu vaccine every year, by the end of October if possible. Preteens need four vaccines to provide protection now and in the future: Tdap vaccine to protect against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough; human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect against cancers caused by HPV; meningococcal vaccine to protect against meningitis; and a yearly flu vaccine. All adults need a flu vaccine every year by the end of October, if possible, as well as a tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccine every 10 years. Healthy adults 50 years and older should get a shingles vaccine. Adults 65 years or older need one dose of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) followed by one dose of pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23). The CDC’s new interactive tool provides families with information on the importance of on-time vaccination and a detailed look at the vaccine schedule. www.cdc.gov/vaccines/growing
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Teen Success The information placard read Top Elevation: 10,500 feet. Distance: 2 miles from this point. That gave me all the important information I needed. I immediately started walking to see beyond the cluster of trees that guarded any view of the steep trail ahead. There were a few moments of inner dialogue that said, “That’s far enough, let’s stop and turn around. Do I really want to do this? This looks hard.” But then the Habit of Challenge took over the conversation by asking the question: “At the end of the day do you want to reflect back and say…I wish I had or I’m glad I did?” Within a micro-second my mind quickly calculated the possibility; I have enough water and I can do this in less than two and a half hours up and back down. There was never a question if I could physically do it as I had learned through the years, one’s mindset and determination will override physical limitations in most situations we get ourselves into. As I ascended the mountain I notice people stopping and snacking on energy bars and fruit. Oops, didn’t think about that when I started. A half-mile from the summit I began to feel the intensity of the brisk cold wind. It was then I began to see almost everyone had jackets and dressed for the occasion…another oops as I was sporting a short-sleeved t-shirt. I did have my earbuds which buffered the wind and kept my inner ear warm and focused my gratitude on that. As
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I reached the summit I found a rock that jetted about 15 ft. higher than anything else. Within a few minutes I had positioned myself atop the rock and took in the 360 view of the world. It was in that moment that I reflected with gratitude about the “Habit of Challenge.” Benefits of the Habit of Challenge: You develop a track record of success to draw from when in the midst of a challenging situation. This will eventually become an inner knowing that “YOU CAN.” That will translate into unwavering self-confidence allowing you to easily rise up and meet the challenges you face daily. As a result, this greatly reduces needless worry and negative self-talk because you know you CAN. Why…because you always DO. And that my friend is a direct result of your track record of successes. How can you challenge yourself daily this school year? Intentionally challenge yourself daily and before long you will have a track record of success to draw from. You will soon discover your mind will become wired to find solutions in life rather than stuck in the problems of life. Author Larry Tracey, is Executive Director of Youth4Youth.org and Program Director of the Way Out West Coalition, which is focused on creating safe and unified, drug-free communities. For more information visit http://www.youth4youth.org and http://www.WOWcoalition.org
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Opioids
Prescription opioids are powerful, pain-reducing medicines. You can find them in pill forms, syrups or even prescription patches. Commonly prescribed opioids include hydrocodone, morphine and oxycodone. But they also can cause overdose deaths. Every day, 115 Americans die from opioid overdoses, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The United States is battling an opioid crisis. A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that up to 71 percent of opioid tablets prescribed after surgery went unused. Trouble with opioids can start at home, where unused medicines are stored in cabinets or drawers and are ingested either intentionally or unintentionally by people who do not have a medical need for these prescriptions. “We’re facing a public health tragedy right in our own backyards; opioid addiction and overdose affect communities across America,” explained
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb. Make sure your medicines do not get into the wrong hands. According to data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, half of people who misused prescription opioids got them from a friend or family member. Unused opioids can also pose a risk to kids. Even child-resistant containers cannot completely prevent a child from taking medicines prescribed to someone else. Emergency departments see thousands of patients for opioid overdose and addiction each year, according to data from the Nationwide Emergency Department Sample. As more opioids are being prescribed to adults, the risk of both accidental and intentional exposure increases for children and adolescents. Grandparents, neighbors and others who take care of children should make sure they have disposed of any unused medicines. Opioids also can be harmful to pets. Disposing of unused medicines can help turn the tide on the devastating opioid crisis affecting so many American families. Proper disposal of unused prescription opioids saves lives. Learn more at www.fda.gov/DrugDisposal.
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J & H Appliance Repair SW Carpet & Air Duct Cleaning The Window Cleaner AZ Urgent Air Williams Air & Heating Younger Brothers Exterminating Younger Brothers Plumbing
623.925.5427 623.363.3536 623.738.6064 602.377.1999 602.549.9222 623.487.3147 623.487.3130
LANDSCAPING & POOL CARE ABC Pool Service Buckeye Desert Landscape Classic Pool & Spa Estrella Owner Services Gemstone Landscape Lakeside Pools Pool & Landscape AZ
602.571.8747 602.527.2818 623.224.3805 623.693.5695 623.695.5338 602.799.3623 480.999.3348
MOVING SERVICES Atlantic Relocation Systems
602.352.6683
PET CARE Creatures Companions Estrella In Home Animal Care
623.215.6699 623.476.7074
WEB DESIGN Estrella Partners Web Design
623.594.9283
623.889.3477 833.873.8733 623.327.0231 623.322.2144 602.295.7373 623.826.3726
REAL ESTATE Realty One Group - Gale Samuelsen Realty One Group - Jen Polansky Realty One Group - Tara Rutkowski REMAX Preferred Choice - Estrella West USA Realty - Budge Team West USA Realty - Lisa Sowada
602.327.7938 480.577.3918 623.640.6546 623.850.0005 623.694.3907 623.326.4721
623.386.0710 623.313.5685 602.422.3648 623.329.5170 480.370.1014 602.574.6760 623.444.6204 623.910.5183 623.977.6725 623.670.2642 623.680.6619 480.938.8389 206.399.4652
RECREATION Elutheria Wellness Center KFNX 1100AM Radio
623.986.5110 602.277.1100
RETAIL & RESTAURANTS Budget Blinds of Goodyear Element Sun Screens Estrella Ordnance Haymaker Restaurant Co Monat by Jennifer Pure Patio Screen Mobile
480.629.8854 602.999.4384 623.262.2154 623.536.9000 602.616.5505 623.299.8000 602.438.8485
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