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The Cactus League is in full swing, and so is the traffic, tourists and limited tee-times.

While you may love the slower pace of the winter months, there’s no doubt the energy that comes from Spring Training is infectious.

In addition, the citrus trees in your back yard are bursting with incredible color, smells and flavor.

I love everything March represents—including the sunshine, tourists and opportunity to watch the dreams of young men become reality. As you endure the hustle and bustle of the next 6 weeks, will you do me a favor?

Tell your friends and family about the great local restaurants and businesses featured in this month’s issue so they can support our local economy while visiting the West Valley.

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Also in the works is an upcoming English TV movie about the supposedly infamous time that Elizabeth Taylor (Stockard Channing), Marlon Brando (Brian Cox) and Michael Jackson (Joseph Finnes) rented a car after 9/11 to drive to Los Angeles because the airports were closed. The trio got as far as Ohio and flew the rest of the way.

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Q: I have read your column for a number of years. Is there a trend you have spotted that surprised you?

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Royal and Underwood typewriters from the 1930s and ‘40s are selling at a premium.

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I have never heard of Lemp Beer, but assume they must be worth more than the 25 cents each I paid for them.

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STAYING HEALTHY AS YOU AGE

Tips for staying connected with the outside world.

One of the greatest challenges of aging is how your support network changes. Staying connected isn’t easy as you grow older—even for those with an active social life. Career changes, retirement, illness, death and moves can distance or remove close friends and family members.

children. Even if you are not close by, call or email frequently to keep your relationships fresh.

Make an effort to make new friends. As you lose people in your circle, it is vital to make new connections so your circle doesn’t dwindle. Make it a point to befriend people who are younger than you.

Younger friends can reenergize you and help you see life from a fresh perspective.

Spend time with at least one person every day.

Whatever your living or work situation, you shouldn’t be alone day after day. Phone or email contact is not a replacement for spending time with other people. Regular face-to-face contact can help you ward off depression and stay positive.

It’s important to find ways to connect to people other than your spouse or partner. Having an array of people you can turn to for company and encouragement is a buffer against loneliness, depression, disability, hardship and loss. The good news is there are many opportunities to connect with new people. Here are some tips to keep connected:

Volunteer. Giving back to the community is a great way to cultivate social bonds and meet other people. Volunteering is a natural way to connect with others interested in similar activities or share similar values.

Meet regularly with friends and family. Spend time with people you enjoy and who make you feel upbeat.

It may be a neighbor who you like to exercise with, a lunch date with an old friend or shopping with your

Find support groups in times of change. If you or a loved one is coping with a serious illness or recent loss, it can be helpful to participate in a support group with others experiencing the same challenges.

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STAYING SAFE BEHIND THE WHEEL To drive or not to drive— that is the question.

Whether you’re 16 or 80, driving means independence. You can go where you want to go when you want to go. Unfortunately, as we age, driving can become more difficult. Roads are busier, cars are loaded with more features and the days of Sunday drives are all but gone. The decision whether or not to drive is one— hopefully—you can process and prepare for on your own terms.

Adjusting to life without a car may be challenging at first. If you’ve been driving your whole life it can feel like quite a shock. It’s normal to be frustrated, angry or irritable. You might even feel ashamed or worry that you are losing your independence. It takes courage to stop driving and put the safety of yourself and others first. You may find, however, there are many benefits to living without a car that you may not have even considered.

Some of those benefits may include the following:

Saving money on the cost of car ownership, including car insurance, maintenance, registration and gasoline. These savings can pay for alternative transportation if necessary. Many seniors who only used their car for short trips find that taxis or shuttle services end up costing far less.

Improving your health. Giving up the car keys often means walking or cycling more, which can have a hugely beneficial effect on your health. Regular exercise from walking and cycling can help increase energy, improve sleep and boost confidence.

Expanding your social circle. While you may have difficulty accepting ride offers from others, this can be a good time to reach out and connect to new people.

Appreciating the change of pace.

For many, stopping driving means slowing down. While that may not sound appealing to everyone, many older adults find they enjoy life far more living at a less stressful pace.

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the washed orange in the freezer. Once the orange is frozen, get your grater, and shred the whole orange (no need to peel it) and sprinkle it on top of your foods.

Sprinkle it on your salad, ice cream, soup, cereals, smoothies, noodles, spaghetti sauce, rice, sushi, fish dishes….the list is endless. All of the foods will have a wonderful taste.

3. Make an herbal tea.

Traditionally, orange peels are used internally in teas to help with stomach cramps and as an appetite stimulant.

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Freeze it with water in ice cube trays. Use it for flavorful drinks on a hot day or to add some zing to your daily water routine.

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31 TIPS ON HOW TO LIVE THE GOOD LIFE Be courageous. Be kind.

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7. “ Reaching beyond where you are is really important.”

—Martin Seligman, Ph.D. 8. L isten to “Wonderful (The Way I Feel)” by My Morning Jacket.

9. E xercise 30 minutes a day, at least five days a week.

10. D onate to a cause you enjoy.

11. W hen you find peace within yourself, you become the kind of person who can live at peace with others.”—Peace Pilgrim 12. R ead Pursuing the Good Life by Christopher Peterson.

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17. “The way you think, the way you behave, the way you eat, can influence your life by 30 to 50 years.”

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24. B e good to yourself.

25. F ind the good in others.

26. L isten to “Feeling Good” by Michael Buble.

27. “All that really matters is that the people you love are happy and healthy. Everything else is just sprinkles on the sundae.”—Paul Walker 28. R ead The Road to Character by David Brooks.

29. “ Your body hears everything your mind says.”

—Naomi Judd 30. L ife is miraculous. Live it that way.

31. “ Cheerfulness is the best promoter of health and is as friendly to the mind as to the body.”

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If you’re needing a pet sitter, ask your vet or look for “help wanted” signs at the community center or online.

When you hire a pet sitter, it’s a given they will love on, walk, feed, play and clean up after your beloved pet. But that doesn’t have to be all they do.

The possibilities are endless but here are a couple ideas on additional responsibilities your pet sitter might be able to help with while you are travelling.

House sitting A pile of newspapers in the driveway is advertising to burglars you’re not home. If you’re going away for a vacation or long weekend, why not have your pet sitter stay at the home and bring in the newspaper whenever he or she takes your pet out for some regular exercise?

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Keith says, “We have experience with most makes and models of TVs, sound systems, satellites, computers, security and camera systems, remote controls, intercoms and phone systems.” So whether you have a system that needs attention or are looking for help designing your dream system, A2Z Electronic Wizards is eager to help.

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If someone snaps at you, it can feel as if you’re somehow the cause of this change in mood.

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GARLIC AND LEMON SARDINES WITH PARMESAN PASTA

If you don’t care for sardines, replace them with 2 (5-6 ounces) cans of chunk tuna packed in oil.

Ingredients • 8 oz. linguine or fettuccine • 4 tbsps. extra-virgin olive oil, divided • 4 cloves garlic, minced • 1/2 small yellow onion, peeled and diced • 2 tbsps. tomato paste • 1/2 tsp. ground sage • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes • 2 slices bread, white or whole-wheat, for breadcrumbs; or 1 cup packaged breadcrumbs • 1/4 cup lemon juice • 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper • 1 tsp. salt • 2 (3- to 4-oz.) cans boneless, skinless sardines, drained and flaked • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley • 1 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese Directions 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add enough salt so that the water tastes salty. Add pasta and

cook according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the water to add to the sauce.

2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsps. oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook, stirring, until fragrant and sizzling but not brown, about 20 seconds. Add the tomato paste, sage and 1/8 tsp. of the cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, and cook for 1-2 minutes. Transfer the garlic mixture to a large bowl.

3. To make fresh breadcrumbs: Trim crusts from the bread slices. Tear bread into pieces and process in a food processor until coarse crumbs form.

4. Wipe out the pan. Heat the remaining 2 tbsps. of the oil in the pan over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs and 1/8 tsp. of the cayenne or red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until crispy and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

5. Whisk the lemon juice, the pepper and salt into the garlic oil. Add the pasta to the bowl along with the sardines, 1/4 cup of the parsley, 3/4 cup of the Parmesan and the reserved pasta water, about 1/4 cup at a time, to bring the sauce together. Gently stir to combine. Serve sprinkled with the breadcrumbs, and the remaining parsley and Parmesan.

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The McIntosh family has owned and operated Southwest Golf Cars in the West Valley since 1975. Southwest Golf Cars prides itself on customer service. “We treat people the way we would like to be treated,” says Co-Owner and General Manager Nancy McIntosh. “We listen to our customers to ensure we understand their needs.”

Southwest Golf Cars’ excellent customer service, quality products and outstanding service back up their longstanding stellar reputation as one of the best golf car dealers in Arizona. “We rely on repeat customers and referrals for a large part of our business,” says McIntosh.

“And we do everything we can to make a customer’s experience a positive one. Southwest Golf Cars is Arizona’s No. 1 leading dealer of neighborhood vehicles, golf cars, transportation vehicles and utility vehicles.”

As the West Valley’s only authorized Star EV and Club Car dealer, Southwest Golf Cars can sell you new cars to fit your needs and will take trade-ins of nearly any brand. If you aren’t ready for a brand new car, they have a large, ever-changing supply of pre-owned and rebuilt vehicles to suit your budget. According to McIntosh, all pre-owned cars go through the service department to assure a

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prospective buyer that the car is in tip-top running condition.

“Southwest Golf Cars sells gas- and electric-powered vehicles for personal use on the street or recreational use on the golf course, off-road vehicles for summer cabins or the sand dunes, and our commercial vehicles offer either a cargo box or flatbed option for work that a handles a load of up to 1,200 pounds,” says McIntosh.

“You can have a sporty little two-seater to run around the neighborhood and to play golf that, with a flick of a latch, will turn into a four-seater.” They also have the ability to adapt golf cars to their owners’ changing health needs.

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Proper set makeup is largely a distance-gapping question, so spend time at the range determining how far you hit each club. You may have a 15- or 20-yard hole that a hybrid, driving iron or fairway wood can fill.

“More critical,” says custom clubmaker Mark Timms, “is dialing in your scoring clubs because they’ll help you get the ball close to the hole.” Don’t be afraid to replace a long club (adios, 3-iron!) with a 58- or 60-degree wedge, even with multiple wedges in your bag.

You Catch Your Irons Thin “This results either from swinging on a plane that’s too flat, or from lifting up through impact,” says Top 100 Teacher Brady Riggs. “Either way, you need to deliver the club to the ball on a steeper descending path. Move your feet closer together at address and make sure your left shoulder is pointing down toward the ball in your down-swing. As you swing down, rather than using your arms and shoulders to power the club, let the club’s weight fall down into the ground. The club should feel

heavy through impact and make a nice ‘thump’ as it passes through the ball.”

You’re a Trigger-Shy Head Case Over the Ball Rediscover the kid in you. “When you were young you didn’t think about how to shoot a foul shot or throw a baseball—you looked at the target and pulled the trigger,” says Top 100 Teacher Keith Lyford. “Try my ‘Two-Second Rule,’ which requires you to swing within two seconds of your last look at the target. This prevents you from staring at the ball for too long.”

Your Back Hurts Squat down and hug your knees to your chest, or simply bend over and touch your toes, says PGA Tour physical therapist Jeff Hendra. Both exercises loosen your lowerback muscles and can help relieve pain mid-round. If you’re a walker, make sure your bag straps are adjusted for even weight distribution.

You Have the Shanks Shanks happen because your hands moved closer than normal to the ball at impact, says Top 100 Teacher Chris Como. “To fix them, imagine that you’re going to stick the butt of the club into your left thigh as you swing through impact,” he says. “This simple move ensures that your hands square the clubface and move slightly away from the ball, not at it.”

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FLASHBACK ANSWERS

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1. B ob Marley, in his song by the same name. Trench Town, a neighborhood in Kingston, Jamaica, was the birthplace of reggae.

2. Choise and the Golden Hammers, giving them dual vocalists, guitar players, bass players and drummers. The British band continues to tour.

3. The Clovers in 1955. Started in 1946 and breaking up and reforming multiple times, over the years the group has had approximately 30 members.

4. Ronny and The Daytonas.

5. “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” by The Band in 1969, followed by Joan Baez’s version in 1971. The song tells of the last days of the Civil War. Baez’s version left out “Stoneman’s cavalry.”

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FAMILY TIME

LOOKING TO BE A BETTER GRANDPARENT? The world has changed, and time with your grandkids is nothing like the time your spent with yours.

You can create a deep, loving relationship with your grandchildren by sharing the things you love with them, and by being available to learn about the ideas and activities that excite them.

Take it easy together.

Make an effort to enjoy leisure time with your grandchildren. As a grandparent, you get to interact with your grandchildren without the same daily pressures of a parent. Allow yourself to slow down and become really absorbed in an activity. Moving at a slower pace than usual can give children a sense that time can be ‘stretched’—that you don’t need to hurry through activities. And, as with adults, it gives them the psychic space to feel, reflect and express emotions without feeling rushed.

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Engaging in hobbies and activities that you or your grandchild loves can be a great way to spend time together and learn about each other. Sometimes activities that you might not expect your grandchildren to be interested in, like knitting or gardening, might turn out to provide an important point of connection.

Similarly, if you take an interest in their passions, like trading cards or the Harry Potter books, they get to share their knowledge and it may open them up more.

Making the most of your time together.

On occasion, spend time with individual grandchildren. It will give you an opportunity to bond, without competition, with one grandchild at a time.

Concerts and plays, movies, science centers and museums, parks or walks in the neighborhood provide opportunities to be together and to exchange ideas and opinions. Tell stories about games or trips you shared when the grandchild’s parents were young.

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CALL THE LONG REALTY WEST VALLEY PRO OF THE YEAR AT 623-937-5701 ——— RECENT HOME SALES FOR JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2016 ——— PROPERTIES ON THIS RECENTLY SOLD LIST HAVE BEEN LISTED OR SOLD BY VARIOUS PARTICIPANTS IN MLS INCLUDING LONG REALTY WEST VALLEY. INFORMATION DEEMED RELIABLE AND ACCURATE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED.

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ADDRESS

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1,438 1,824 2,100 1,610 1,827 1,999 2,656 2,846 1,391 1,339 1,436 1,339 1,677 1,870 1,633 1,866 1,315 1,315 2,164 2,470 1,875 1,738 1,766 1,411 1,589 1,419 1,350 1,490 2,227 1,832 1,401 1,401 1,386 1,733 2,038 1,160 1,160 1,465 1,353 2,152 1,140 1,253 1,560 1,150 2,164

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$169,000 $175,000 $172,500 $194,000 $200,000 $287,000 $320,000 $355,000 $179,000 $165,000 $168,000 $172,600 $181,000 $255,000 $230,000 $268,500 $146,000 $150,500 $295,000 $375,000 $190,000 $186,000 $161,000 $127,000 $175,000 $155,000 $147,500 $170,000 $289,900 $242,814 $130,000 $138,500 $147,000 $264,000 $235,000 $112,000 $135,500 $162,500 $138,100 $202,000 $145,000 $142,000 $179,500 $145,000 $280,000

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14216 W CABALLERO DR 12739 W KEYSTONE DR 13514 W HYACINTH DR 12611 W CRYSTAL LAKE DR 13225 W BELLWOOD DR 12835 W PAINTBRUSH DR 15012 W SENTINEL DR 20822 N 135TH AVE 13636 W PYRACANTHA DR 14615 W GANADO DR 14918 W BUTTONWOOD DR 13782 W VIA MANANA DR 17615 N 133RD CT 15224 W BLUE VERDE DR 14214 W SUMMERSTAR DR 14205 W VIA MONTOYA DR 13709 W COUNTRYSIDE DR 13715 W COUNTRYSIDE DR 14322 W COLT LN 15823 W FALCON RIDGE DR 20403 N 124TH DR 12623 W PARKWOOD DR 12803 W ASHWOOD DR 13432 W DESERT GLEN DR 12710 W OMEGA DR 13509 W OXBOW DR 13063 W BALLAD DR 13023 W TANGELO DR 12911 W CARAWAY DR 14431 W RAVENSWOOD DR 13435 W COPPERSTONE DR 13476 W COPPERSTONE DR 18603 N SPANISH GARDEN DR 20019 N ASCOT DR 14327 W SKY HAWK DR 12630 W GABLE HILL DR 13006 W LIMEWOOD DR 20419 N SONNET DR 14741 W BUTTONWOOD DR 12826 W CRYSTAL LAKE DR 20018 N CONQUISTADOR DR 12414 W FLAGSTONE DR S 17203 N 126TH AVE 13727 W MEEKER BLVD 15173 W LAS BRIZAS LN

DAYS ON MARKET

ADDRESS

SUN CITY WEST

PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE

ALPINE ANNAPOLIS ANNAPOLIS ANNAPOLIS ANNAPOLIS +POOL AUGUSTA AVONDALE +3CG BORGATA BRIDGEFORD CAMERON CAMERON CAMERON CAPISTRANO CAREFREE/ROYAL CHATEAU CLIFTON CONQUISTADOR CONQUISTADOR COTTONWOOD COTTONWOOD +3CG CRANBROOK CRANBROOK D7622 D7634 D8222 D8322 D8521 D8521 FLAGSTAFF + CASITA FRANCISCO G7633 G7633 G8333 GRANADA H2507 H763 H763 H833 H8503 JACARANDA KAIBAB KAIBAB KAIBAB LA MIRANDA LAKESIDE

SOLD PRICE

PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE LAKESIDE +3CG P2602 PARADISE PAYSON REMINGTON REMINGTON RIO VERDE SAFFORD SAN CARLOS SAN CARLOS +3CG SAN MANUEL SAN SIMEON SANDOVAL SANDOVAL SEDONA SEVILLE TONTO TRUXTON VA7851 VA7852 VALLEY FORGE VENTANA VENTURA VENTURA WILMINGTON WOODBURY YANKEE AVERAGE

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$349,900 $189,900 $179,000 $160,000 $169,900 $170,000 $174,875 $220,000 $334,900 $479,000 $155,000 $229,000 $230,000 $375,000 $285,000 $249,000 $167,500 $279,000 $109,500 $89,900 $157,500 $242,000 $225,000 $239,900 $139,900 $142,500 $120,000 $207,817

$345,000 $189,900 $174,000 $160,000 $169,900 $165,000 $171,250 $210,000 $313,900 $460,000 $155,000 $234,000 $225,000 $375,500 $281,000 $232,000 $172,500 $275,000 $109,500 $88,900 $155,000 $235,000 $214,500 $232,000 $143,500 $142,500 $121,000 $202,906

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14423 W BLACKGOLD LN 14524 W LAS BRIZAS LN 14017 W RICO DR 14209 W SKY HAWK DR 13525 W WHITE WOOD DR 14603 W SKY HAWK DR 13602 W CABALLERO DR 13944 W VIA TERCERO -13537 W GABLE HILL DR 22008 N ACAPULCO DR 19835 N GREENVIEW DR 14752 W BUTTONWOOD DR 14516 W GREYSTONE DR 21409 N 142ND DR 22117 N DUSTY TRAIL BLVD 18425 N CONQUISTADOR DR 13107 W SEVILLE DR 14750 W VIA MONTOYA -19451 N STAR RIDGE DR 19427 N STAR RIDGE DR 13034 W SKYVIEW DR 14107 W DUSTY TRAIL BLVD 14706 W HURON DR 20827 N 148TH DR 12411 W GALAXY DR 18002 N 134TH AVE 12535 W PINETOP DR

2015 PLATINUM PRO OF THE YEAR CORTE BELLA

PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE ALAMEDA ENCANTO + 3CG ENCANTO + POOL QUINTA SAN MARCO AVERAGE

2,726 2,095 2,095 1,283 1,904 2,021

$383,000 $319,000 $368,000 $205,500 $287,000 $312,500

$380,000 $306,000 $359,000 $204,000 $279,000 $305,600

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12820 W LA VINA DR 13729 W JUNIPERO DR 22002 N LAS POSITAS DR 12937 W EL SUENO CT 12854 W JUNIPERO DR

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