Viva

Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

September 2021

1

FULL SERVICE AUTO REPAIR

500 N.Bullard, Suite C-25 & 26 Goodyear, AZ 85338 Master Technicians in Japanese & Domestic Vehicles 2 Year Warranty!

Catherine Uretsky Publisher & Editor

Al Uretsky Publisher & Sales Exec

Published by Estrella Publishing LLC, PO Box 6962, Goodyear AZ 85338.

Additional copies and article reproductions can be obtained for a fee by contacting info@EstrellaPublishing.com

SENIOR CITIZEN & MILITARY DISCOUNTS

623-873-0949

Family Owned & Operated

www.DanielsTotalCarCare.com

Catherine Uretsky, Publisher and Editor 623.594.9283 info@EstrellaPublishing.com Al Uretsky, Publisher and Sales Executive 623.594.9283 info@EstrellaPublishing.com All contents © 2010-present Estrella Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Reproduction in any form, in whole or part, without written permission from Estrella Publishing LLC is prohibited. Estrella Publishing accepts freelance contributions, there is no guarantee that materials will be used or returned.

Some content is provided by Brandpointe and Family Features. Estrella Publishing is not responsible for the views of contributing writers and assumes no responsibility for errors appearing within. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and not necessarily those of the Publisher or Advertisers. Estrella Publishing reserves the right to restrict all advertisement to their proper classification and to edit or reject any copy at its sole discretion.

Neither this publication nor Estrella Publishing is an agent of or in any way affiliated with the associated Developer nor Homeowners Association, or any of their respective affiliates. This publication has not been approved by, sponsored by, or endorsed by the associated Developer nor Homeowners Association in any way.

2

Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

September 2021

Exquisite Properties Exceptional Presentation Extraordinary Results If you are selling your home, CALL ME NOW for a Free Market Analysis of your property.

See all MLS listings at www.MaryAnnEvans1.com

Best Listing Discount – Great Service – Awesome Results

Mary Ann Evans

PebbleCreek Residential Specialist

(602) 526-3709 : Direct Info@MaryAnnEvans.com

Experience - Work Ethic - Cutting Edge Technology

Living, Working & Selling in PebbleCreek PebbleCreek Statistical Market Analysis

2019 to 2020

# Listings

List Volume

Sold Volume

280

114,090,665

111,613,080

# Listings

List Volume

Sold Volume

376

167,796,280

167,767,169

Year Over Year Sales

2020 to 2021 Year Over Year Sales

Aug 6, 2021

Low Avg High

Low Avg High

280 Homes Sold from 08/01/2019 to 08/01/2020 376 Homes Sold from 08/01/2020 to 08/06/2021

List $

Sold $

List/ Sold

SQFT

List Price Per SQFT

Sold Price Per SQFT

Agent Days on Market

Total Days on Market

210,000 407,467 890,000

212,000 398,618 870,000

0.83 0.98 1.05

1,136 2,026 3,503

107.56 202.36 332.08

101.23 198.18 325.00

0 74 421

0 78 507

List $

Sold $

List/ Sold

SQFT

List Price Per SQFT

Sold Price Per SQFT

Agent Days on Market

Total Days on Market

245,000 446,267 1,240,000

239,500 446,189 1,240,000

0.88 1.00 1.24

1,136 2,054 4,044

107.32 220.28 386.77

104.38 220.59 386.77

0 42 395

0 43 597

18 Active Home Listings $365,000 to $749,000 27 Homes Under Contract & Pending Sales from $350,000 to $1,550,000 August 6, 2021 – Local Market Snapshot

Housing market shift is coming!

The seller’s grip on the housing market is starting to slip. Inventory levels are starting to climb giving buyers worn out by bidding wars a better chance of buying. Local inventory levels are still low. New home sales have been off the charts due to the shortage in existing homes. Home prices won’t fall as the market gets back into balance but they won’t keep appreciating at 3.5% a month. The lack of home inventory & low interest rates have pushed home sales here to new records. Robson new constructions sales are ROBUST. The balance between supply & Demand could take from 2 to 5 months based on listings and sales. A balanced market is a good thing for both buyers & sellers. A balanced market is not a market that is headed for a crash. The Valley’s strong population and job growth is one reason why. The ability to work from home is bringing many people to the valley for our cost of living, tax structure, amenities, beautiful weather & lifestyle. The demand for home offices is causing many buyers to purchase larger homes. The semi-conductor plant in N. Phoenix is now hiring 1600 new workers. Buckeye just announced plans for a new lithium battery plant which will hire 3000 workers.

Sales Activity for existing homes is still fast paced, interest rates & inventory levels are low. TODAY THERE ARE 18 HOMES ON MLS ACTIVE LIST IN PEBBLECREEK. CALL ME if you are considering selling. I will be happy to give you a free market analysis with the best LISTING DISCOUNT for your home. Unlike companies advertising on television, I have NO HIDDEN FEES. I know this market because I LIVE here. I will work with you to get TOP DOLLAR for your home with no gimmicks. If you are considering selling your home, have real estate questions, need information or assistance, please call or email me. If you are moving into an independent living facility, I have full service support to help you with your transition. I am a full time career realtor, I LIVE & WORK here. I am readily available with a complete support team of lenders, inspectors, repair vendors, title specialists & moving companies - everyone you need to support your transaction. Call, text or email me anytime. I am here for you and I would love to work with you. It is my goal to use my expertise and experience to help you maximize the return on your real estate investment. I provide the BEST Listing discount, full service, I price your home to CURRENT market trends and provide boots on the ground local personal service. Call Me anytime……

International Internet Marketing • Print Advertising • Active Daily Marketing Call NOW (602) 526-3709

Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

Ranked # 1 Producer out of 400 Agents WestUSASeptember Realty Goodyear 2021 3

If you are currently working with an agent, this is not meant as a solicitation. The information is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed.

4

Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

September 2021

From Me To You...

It is now 3:51 a.m. I have been trying to sleep since 1:26 a.m. and I hate to give up but I have things to do tomorrow - today really. I never have a problem falling asleep but staying asleep, that’s the challenge. I can be woken by any of a number of little things. From needing to go to the bathroom, a storm (thank you monsoon season), leg cramps (my particular favorite), or even a dog licking his paw by my bed. At this point if a moth flaps its wings outside my bedroom window I think I would be up.

Once awake I rarely get back to sleep before 4 or 5 a.m., only to be awakened once more by the household starting their day at 6... I have tried any number of sleep aids to nod off again, apps that soothe, candy that crushes, books, meditation, muscle relaxation techniques and more - but once my mind is up it is up.

I thought of starting a group online where others could share their stories and perhaps band together to solve crimes during the night.

What else should I be doing at 3 a.m.? I could always go to my office (conveniently located downstairs) and get some work done, but then my day is messed up and it will just encourage the perpetuation of the problem into the next night. I will report back tomorrow and let’s see what happens...

fact that this may be my life for a while.

Luckily I have a job where I can set my own hours and take that nap, but most people cannot. Unless you live in Spain. Now they have the right idea - shut down the country for two or more hours every afternoon and take a siesta. Apparently it actually makes people more effective and productive at work and I can see how that would be true. I maintain that nothing good comes out of my office after 11 a.m. No matter how much I try and drag it out there is no way for me to be productive unless I nap.

I think I should look at this insomnia as my body making me take afternoon naps without guilt.

On that note, it is now 3:05 p.m. and I think the couch is calling my name... see you in a couple of hours!

Catherine Uretsky Editor, Viva magazine catherine@estrellapublishing.com 623-594-9283

So last night I bit the bullet and took a sleep aid before going to bed. You know the one, it promises to make you go to sleep and stay asleep, waking the next day bright and early, ready to conquer the world! So? Well I did fall asleep and, although I woke briefly, I went back to the land of nod quickly and easily. The problem is I am not bright eyed and bushy tailed. I am woozy and lethargic. My ridiculously strong coffee helped for about half an hour but now I feel the wool gathering in my head again.

I definitely see a nap in my near future. I guess I will chalk that one up to ‘buyer beware’ and go back to relaxation techniques and accepting the Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

September 2021

5

NEW LOCA TION

!

ARIZONA LEGAL DOCUMENT PREPARER #81763

10-15-2021

SIMPLE FAMILY TRUST NOW OFFERING: LIVING TRUST • LIFE PLANNING DIRECTIVES LAST WILL & TESTAMENTS QUIT CLAIM DEED • BENEFICIARY DEEDS ESTATE PLANNING CONSULTATIONS

6

Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

September 2021

On Our Cover Our happy couple on the cover this month are Ted and Carole Hagstrom. They love PebbleCreek so much they moved here twice!

Originally from California, Carole and Ted met and married each other after divorcing their first spouses. On their first date Carole was certain she had met the man she was to marry. Four months after that they said “I do!” and have been together for 46 years. They proceeded to blend their families and raise them - mostly in Newport Beach.

Ted, a defence industry engineer and avid basketball and tennis player, and Carole who built her own successful head-hunting firm, loved Arizona as a place to retire. They first set their sights on a golf course lot in Anthem and built a home there. Ted developed health problems and the hilly streets became burdensome for him, so the couple looked further south in Phoenix. That is when they came to PebbleCreek the first time.

In 2012 Ted and Carole built a house with extensive landscaping on the Eagle Nest side of PC. Carole had decided that she was not able to keep up with Ted’s prowess on the tennis court so she took up golf and loved it! After 5 years they left their little paradise here to be closer to family in Naples, Florida but once the grandchildren grew up and moved on to their own lives Carole and Ted decided to return here.

The crazy housing market looked like it would put the brakes on their plans as they entered into bidding wars on several homes. Finally they had an offer accepted sight unseen. Unfortunately as soon as they saw the house they realized it was not for them. Again serendipity took hold and the contract fell through, allowing Ted and Carole to look once more for their forever home.

As if by magic it appeared. Carole walked into the house and was enraptured by the view - the house opens up to the lake and golf course as soon as you walk through the front door.

Four months later they are settled in the home and have made it their own. A lick of paint, some decorating and furniture, and the discovery of empty space in a wall that Carole turned into and expansive closet, and they are happy here.

Welcome home Carole and Ted!

MAKE YOUR HOUSE A HOME!! · · · · · · · ·

Open every night from 5 pm to 1 am Every child seen by a pediatrician Faster than the emergency room Online registration to get into queue or register for telehealth visit Telehealth visits from anywhere in AZ AHCCCS and most major insurance accepted, cash pay rates available Easy access off 101 and I-10 Rapid COVID testing available

623-643-9233

GoodNightPeds.com

Mon. - Fri. 6:00am - 5:00 pm Saturday 6:00 am - 2:00pm Sunday CLOSED 25376 W. TONOPAH SALOME HWY BUCKEYE 85396

623-386-8777

10320 W McDowell Rd Bldg. L, Avondale

Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

September 2021

7

Yum Yum

Berry Exciting French Toast Panzanella French Toast: 2 large Eggland’s Best eggs 8 slices of thick bread 1/2 cup milk 1/4 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons maple syrup 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt Maple Glaze: 1/4 cup confectioner’s sugar 1 teaspoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon milk Panzanella: 1/2 cup sliced strawberries 1/2 cup blueberries 1/2 cup raspberries 1/2 cup blackberries 1/2 cup granola 2 tablespoons sliced almonds

Directions: • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, yogurt, maple syrup, vanilla, almond extract, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until combined.

• Preheat oven to 400¬∞ F. • Heat a griddle pan on medium heat. Spray the griddle with cooking spray.

• Dip 4 slices of bread into the egg mixture separately then place on the griddle pan.

Cook about 4 minutes each side or until golden brown. Spray the griddle again and repeat steps with last 4 slices of bread.

• Treat large cooking sheet with cooking spray.

Cut each bread slice into large cubes. Place the bread cubes single layer on the treated pan. Lightly spray the bread cubes with cooking spray.

• Bake 10 minutes, then flip the cubes and continue baking for 5 more minutes.

• Make the glaze by mixing the confectioner’s sugar, maple syrup and milk in a small bowl.

• Using a large serving bowl, toss the bread cubes and granola. Drizzle the maple glaze and toss again until bread cubes and granola are lightly coated. Add all the berries and toss until combined. Top with almonds.

• Serve immediately.

LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED - LOCALLY OWNED FRANCHISE

8

Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

September 2021

Starting at $1,800!*

We’re Family. That comes with a promise.

If we don’t meet your expectations, we will refund your rent for up to 60 days.*

While times have changed, our promise hasn’t.

We believe it’s never been more important for seniors to love the communities they call home, and we’re committed to doing everything possible to achieve just that.

THE GROVES

(623) 244-2972 2655 N. Pebble Creek Pkwy Goodyear, AZ 85395

Lic #AL10080C *Based on availability. Call for details.

Independent Living • Assisted Living • Memory Care • merrillgardens.com

Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

September 2021

9

Candy, Mike & Chris Klackle Specializing in PebbleCreek

(623) 261-9943 www.PebbleCreekResales.com

Local Experts, Globally Connected!

D OL

•

Personalized Services for Buyers and Sellers

S

S

Move-in Ready!

Popular Lock & Leave Villa

n Co

r

de

Un

Affordable Spacious GolfResort CourseLiving Home

15447 Way MLS# 6255065 16411West WestMonterey Piccadilly Road MLS# 6113144

ct

tra

D OL

Golf Course Gem! Luxurious Resort Living

15011 West 153rd Verde Drive Lane MLS# 6064913 6255768 3351 North

3193North West Snead Drive 3187 Couples DriveMLS# MLS#6270913 6069817

Proven Results, Full Service Agents Consistently ranked as a top producing PebbleCreek real estate professional team.

Second generation PebbleCreek residents & real estate specialists.

Providing caring personalized service to buyers and sellers.

LD

SO

16780 West Holly Street

LD

SO

2890 North 156th Drive

LD

LD

LD

LD

SO

SO

SO

15424 West Piccadilly Road

2125 North 164th Avenue

16128 West Monterey Way

LD

SO

16753 West Almeria Road

LD

SO

3657 North Hogan Drive

10320 West McDowell Road Building B Suite 2005 Avondale, Arizona 85392

SO

LD

LD

SO

SO

16805 West Almeria Road

3496 North Casper Drive

16147 West Indianola Avenue

LD

SO

16753 West Berkeley Road

Candy, Mike & Chris Klackle

Each office independently owned and operated.

All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

10 Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

3057 North 159th Drive

LD

SO

(623) 261-9943

September 2021

Out & About

Now that travel is rebounding, people are eagerly planning trips and crunching the cost.

The reality is vacations may be fun, but they can also be expensive. One potential solution is renting your home while out of town to help pay for your vacation costs.

Private residential rentals are a hot commodity that has flourished in the last year. Not only do these places often provide a more unique, integrated experience compared to hotels and resorts, they also offer comfort and amenities that modern travelers desire. Additionally, during times of heightened health awareness, many people appreciate the space and solitude that private rentals provide. You may have wondered about renting your home but stopped because you assume it requires a full-time commitment.

However, people are finding flexibility in renting their spaces part time while they’re out of town to add to their income.

Convey pros and cons: When listing your space and answering questions, convey the pros and cons clearly. For instance, a downtown condo might be conveniently located to attractions, but also be noisier.

Assess amenities: Travelers want to stay at places that align with their lifestyle and meet their needs. Budget-minded travelers might be OK with minimal extras, but others will want amenities like wireless internet and kitchen basics for cooking.

Price right: For new hosts, start with a price that’s a bit lower than your goal. This will help you attract guests, and once you’ve received some great reviews, you can re-evaluate price increases.

Currently 4 million hosts have welcomed more than 900 million guest arrivals in almost every country across the globe on Airbnb. Learn more at Airbnb.com/Host.

How to start sharing your space while on vacation Evaluate your space: At a minimum, guests expect a clean, comfortable sleeping space and access to a restroom. Not all listings have access to a kitchen, but it’s important to indicate if guests will have access to a cooking space.

Define the rental: It may be a whole house, a condo or unique spaces like an RV or sailboat.

Define your property and decide what guests can access, whether it’s the entire space, a private room or shared with others.

Create a listing: Help travelers decide if your space meets their needs by providing attractive pictures, clear information and must-know details in the listing. Strive to provide good customer service by responding to inquiries within 24 hours.

Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

September 2021 11

Furry Friends Welcoming a new cat or kitten into your home is an exciting event. However, like any new experience, it can feel daunting to prepare your home for your new furry family member. Now is the peak season for finding kittens and adult cats available for adoption, as it’s the height of the kitten season. And of course, there are always wonderful adult and senior cats in need of forever homes, all year round.

Cats are an excellent option for those with limited mobility who are in need of companionship. If you are considering opening your home to a new cat, here are some tips to help make the transition easier - both for you and for them.

1. Prep your home ahead of time * Crate or carrier to safely bring home your new feline friend * Food dish and appropriate food for your kitten or adult cat * Water dish * Quiet area to set up food and water

51 Years

* Litter box, litter scoop and litter * Cats are very curious, so remove breakables on shelves or tables that cats could access * Make sure you have no ductwork, HVAC registers or other holes that could be hazardous or cover them up.

2. Choose a “starting room” When you first introduce your cat to their new home, pick one room to isolate them for a few days so they can slowly get used to the new sights, sounds and smells of your home. It should be the same room where their litter box is kept, so they’ll know that location from the start. Make sure to supply your new furry friend with clean water and food. After a few days in the starting room, gradually open up more rooms of the house so your cat can explore.

3. Offer them a cozy hideout Cats love small, enclosed places where they’ll feel safe and secure. You can leave a cat carrier open or supply a cardboard box or covered cat bed. Make sure the box or carrier is big enough for the cat to stand up and move around in. Put down a soft blanket or towel to make the box comfy. If possible, position the box or carrier so it faces the door to the room. That way they won’t be startled by people or other pets entering.

Have your heard the news?

The UPS Store is coming to

Verrado

3 locations to serve you!!!

Open M-F 8am –7pm & Sat 9am—3pm

12 Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

GOODYEAR

BUCKEYE

VERRADO

500 N Estrella Pkwy Ste B2 Goodyear, AZ 85338 623.925.4760

485 S Watson Rd

OPENING Jan 2022

Ste 103 Buckeye, AZ 85326 623.327.0409

SE corner on Indian School & JackRabbit

September 2021

602.592.0174

www.ArizonaSunControl.com Licensed • Bonded • Insured • Residential & Commercial • ROC# 215020

WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD!

9/30/2021

____________________________________________ You deserve more than standard forms and paper.

Sharon Ravenscroft, Esq. and her team at The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A. provides legal advice and information to maximize the benefits of your estate planning documents. _______________________________________

• Estate Planning • Wills and Trusts • Living Wills • Powers of Attorney for Finances • Beneficiary Deeds • Powers of Attorney for Medical and Mental Health Care • Probate • Estate and Trust Administration Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit,7451 sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et (623) 815 dolore magna aliqua. Quis ipsum suspendisse ultrices gravida. Risus commodo viverra maecenas sravenscroft@cavanaghlaw.com • www.sharonravenscroft.com 13250 N Del Webb Blvd., Suite B, Sun City, Arizona 85351 — 1850 N. Central Ave., Suite 2400, Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

September 2021 13

REVERSE MORTGAGE* No mortgage payments for life Consolidation debt, home repairs and much more without payments Home equity line of credit Money received is non-taxable Insurance built into the loan to protect both you and your family Purchase and Refinance options

reverse@azhomeloans.com NMLS ID # 1858231 | AZ License # LO-1001621 NMLS ID # 142154 | AZ Broker License #: MB0903891

$50forGift Card any reverse mortgage application

------------

---------------------------- --------------------------------------------------

FREE CONSULTATION

480-405-6258

Manufactured Homes Eligible

------------

Call the Deborah Stewart Team at AZ Home Loans today and find out which reverse mortgage option is best for you!

$100 Gift Card when closing a reverse mortgage

---------------------------- ----------------------------

*Must be primary residence and occupied 6 month and 1 day out of the year. | FHA Insured

www. AZHomeLoans.com

REVERSE MORTGAGE FAQ'S Will the government or lender own my home?

Can my family member have ownership in my home if I should pass?

NO! The homeowner(s) who occupy the property will remain on title and have full ownership. The reverse mortgage is simply a lien recorded against the property, just like any other mortgage.

Yes! The owner(s) may add other family members or place the home in a trust, so family automatically has ownership in the property and equity as well.

Will my family be responsible for the debt?

If I take out a reverse mortgage, does that mean I will leave nothing to my family?

NO! A reverse mortgage is a non-recourse loan, so if your value ever falls below what you owe, your family will never have to pay the deficiency.

You must own your home outright in order to do a reverse mortgage!

FALSE! You may already have existing mortgage, which can be refinanced and paid off with the reverse mortgage.

A reverse mortgage could

14 Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

be just what you need!

NO! Reverse mortgages have insurance automatically built in to protect the family. Most homes continue to increase in value over time leaving even more equity for family. Even if the property value should decrease below what is owed, the family can acquire the property for 5 percent less than market value regardless of how much is owed or how low the value may be.

September 2021

Useful Numbers EMERGENCY SERVICES Emergencies (Police / Fire) Police Non-Emergency Fire Department Non-Emergency Fire Dept. (Snake Removal) Poison Control Center

911 623.932.1220 623.932.2300 602.253.1190 800.222.1222

HOSPITALS - MEDICAL Banner Estrella Medical Center Cancer Center of America Abrazo West Campus

623.327.4000 800.268.0786 623.882.1500

CITY OF GOODYEAR City Hall Code Compliance Finance Department Graffiti Removal Public Relations Public Works

623.932.3910 623.882.7815 623.932.3015 623.882.7815 623.882.7820 623.932.3010

POST OFFICES Avondale Post Office Goodyear Post Office Litchfield Park Post Office

623.925.2664 623.882.9148 623.935.2087

LICENSES Drivers & Plates Vehicle Emissions Station

602.255.0072 887.692.9227

PUBLIC UTILITIES APS - Electric Company Cox Communications Century Link Telephone Southwest Gas Company Trash Pick-up Water/Sewer

602.371.7171 623.594.1072 480.428.1290 877.860.6020 623.932.3010 623.932.3010

COMMUNITY SERVICES Eagle’s Nest Clubhouse Eagles Nest Fitness Center Eagles Nest Golf Club Expressions Gallery Kare Bears House PebbleCreek Main Gate Patrol Toscana’s Restaurant & Lounge Tuscany Falls Clubhouse Tuscany Falls Fitness Center Tuscany Falls Golf Club

623.935.6780 623.935.6783 623.935.6750 623.935.6744 623.536.1200 623.935.0387 623.935.0387 623.935.6753 623.935.6720 623.935.6740 623.935.6757

FEATURED LISTING

$425,000

16906 W. Palm Lane

“Experience a Higher Standard of Service”

2 Bed/2 Bath & Den | 1,629 sqft.

NO NEED TO WAIT or BUILD! Enjoy your perfect lock & leave getaway now!

Exceptional, light and bright popular ‘Viva’ villa model on premium oversized corner lot with private park-like common area views.

PEBBLECREEK RESIDENT REALTORS®

SUE BURKHARDT

623.853.5878 | BurkhardtTeam@gmail.com

JESSICA BURKHARDT

623.695.7776 | jbb.azrealty@gmail.com

VIEW ALL PEBBLECREEK LISTINGS AT www.BURKHARDTTEAM.com TODAY!

Dominick Santalucia Branch Manager - Team Leader NMLS ID 204938 (602) 524-2421 dominicks@fairwaymc.com (623) 321-5816 www.SantaluciaTeam.com Download the FAIRWAYNOW app to apply now

Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

FIMC NMLS #2289 AZ License #BK-0904162 20359 N. 59th Ave., Suite 100 | Glendale, AZ 85308

September 2021 15

SEVEN WONDERS of the Ancient World

DIRECTIONS: Draw a line between the ancient wonder and its location, then look for all of the words in the letter grid. To find them all you will have to look in every direction, including backwards and diagonally.

Hanging Gardens

Alexandria

Statue of Zeus

Giza

Great Pyramid

Rhodes

Temple of Artemis

Babylon

Mausoleum

Ephesus

Colossus

Olympia

Lighthouse

Halicarnassus

Z

&

d

y K , D &

W

>

,

:

d

s ' W

^

<

s

:

>

Y

/

>

,

>

Y &

W

d E

&

h

/

d

D W

>

K

&

Z

d

/

d

Z

z

y

/

' Z

d

W

z

Z

D

d

/

D y E z

D d

/

W ,

>

s

h

^

' ' E

/

' E , K

^

W

z Y D W

&

^

/

<

d

d

Z

/

y K z

,

>

h < ,

Z

z

h

t

>

Y

:

Y W

<

^ D Y K K ' h K d

E ,

, K h

y

^

s

^

'

&

E D t y h Z E E

d E

&

s

D ^

D h

>

K

^

h D Z

'

>

:

D

d

y

h

>

/

' ,

& D

^

E

/

Z

Z

/

^

h z

^

&

W

d

s

&

>

h

W

Z

:

K d

^

<

^

^

^

<

&

z

^

y

^

,

&

' s

>

>

h

s

Z

>

D

y

>

/

z

y

W K

s

/

/

W D z

>

K W E

d , K h

^

>

Z

<

W

: t y

W Y

:

Z

&

^ K

:

h W

<

&

z '

: D d

z

<

^

y

> D , ,

16 Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

y

^

z E September 2021

Samurai Sudoku for September This samurai sudoku puzzle is a great way to engage the brain and help develop logic skills. There are 5 overlapping grids with one unique solution. Each of 4 corners are shaded. To solve this Samurai Samurai Sudoku puzzle use standard sudoku rules for every 9x9 grid: each Puzzle digit from 1#15 to 9 can only appear once in This samurai sudoku puzzle a great way to engage the Solutions brain and help develop logic skills. There are 5 overlapping grids with one every row, column and is3x3 box.

Good Luck! are on our website www.EstrellaPublishing.com unique solution. Each of 4 corners are shaded. 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.

9 8

7

1

4

3

8

4

5

7

2

1

2

6

8

8

3

9

4

3

5

9

6

8

3

5

2

6

5

1

9

8

2

3

3

4

8

4

3

5

9

1

7

7 2

7

4

4

2

9

1

3 8 1

3

6

1

5

7

6

2

4

4

6

8

1

4

8

4

3

1

6

2

6

7

1

7

4

6

6

3

1

5

3

5

5

7

8

9

4

1

1 1

9

3

4

6

2

1

5

9

3

2

5

7 8 6

1

4

6

2

7

5

1

8

6

9

4

7

7

8 4

2

3

7 5

8

2 8

4 9

7

7

5

1

1 3

6

6

5

2

7

4

9

3

8

2

7

8

5

4

9

9 1

8

1

6

8

5

7

9

9

6

6

Samurai sudoku grid, symmetric, beginner No 15 Created: https://www.sudoku-puzzles-online.com

Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

September 2021 17

Business Directory ADVERTISING Viva Magazine

623.594.9283

AUTO SERVICES Daniel’s Total Car Care Earnhardt Auto Glass Litchfield Auto Repair

623.873.0949 623.463.4371 623.882.8700

FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES AZ Home Loans - D Stewart Cavanagh Law Firm - S Ravenscroft Fairway Mortgage - D Santalucia Kramer Legacy Documents State Farm Insurance - Tina Gremillion

480.405.6258 623.815.7451 602.524.2421 623.974.2272 623.386.7767

HEALTH & BEAUTY Goodnight Pediatrics Healthy Life Family Medicine

623.643.9233 623.889.3477

Since 2003

HOUSEHOLD SERVICES Al’s Plumbing Atlantic Relocation Systems Beckham Electric Century Glass & Mirror College Hunks Hauling Junk Countywide Plumbing J&H Appliance Repair JBS Roofing The Window Cleaner AZ Yourson Contracting

623.329.5170 602.352.6683 480.370.1014 623.444.6204 480.263.3044 623.800.6869 623.925.5427 623.247.9252 623.738.6064 623.582.4477

LANDSCAPING & POOL CARE Buckeye Desert Landscape West Valley Rock

602.527.2818 623.386.8777

PET CARE Gentle Hearts Animal Hospital

623.298.4200

REAL ESTATE The Groves - Merrill Gardens Realty One Group - Burkhardt Team Realty One Group - Donna Strand Realty One Group - Mary Couzens Team RE/MAX Professionals - Klackle Team West USA Realty - Mary Ann Evans

623.244.2972 623.853.5878 623.271.0518 623.536.0909 623.261.9943 602.652.3709

RECREATION & RETAIL Arizona Sun Control Estrella Ordnance Pure Patio Screen Moblie

623.592.0174 623.262.2154 623.299.8000 602.438.8485

Need help getting your ducks in a row?

Call Estrella Publishing for your advertising needs.

Estrella Publishing. From Your Neighbors, For Your Neighbors.

623.594.9283 www.estrellapublishing.com

18 Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

September 2021

Your Residential & Commercial Roofing Contractor Has You Covered!

 New Construction, Repairs, Recovers, Maintenance *subject to credit approval. Ask for details

 Installation of Gutters  Shingles, Tile, Built Up Single Ply, Foam & Coatings, Metal, Shake

“Let Our Family Cover Yours”

We’re Here To Answer Your Questions.

Give Us A Call!

www.JBSroofingAZ.com ROC #’s: 061127 - 287012 - 198009 - 082024 - 318282

Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

September 2021 19

We have buyers ready to move, if you are thinking of selling your home now is the time!

Call to chat if you're contemplating your next "move"!

PENDING!

SOLD!

SOLD!

SOLD!

20406 N Spring Meadow $320,000

15021 W Glenrosa Ave $451,000

1767 N 165th Ln $527,500

2120 N 166th Dr $780,000

SOLD!

SOLD!

SOLD!

SOLD!

3797 N 156th Dr $524,900

3413 N 163rd Dr $605,000

3349 N 146th Dr $330,000

3359 N 159th Ave $425,000

SOLD!

SOLD!

SOLD!

3471 N 164th Ave $480,000

13617 W Alvarado Dr $483,600

2633 N 159th Dr $559,000

16515 W Alvarado Dr $575,000

SOLD!

SOLD!

SOLD!

SOLD!

2429 N 165th Dr $580,000

16698 W La Reata Ave $649,000

15645 W Edgemont Ave $685,000

16512. W Windsor Ave $712,000

20 Estrella Publishing - Viva magazine

SOLD!

September 2021