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From Me To You...
There was a time, not so long ago, when television ran our lives with an iron fist and we were absolutely fine with that. Your favorite show aired once a week, on a specific channel, at a specific time, and if you missed it, you missed it. No replays. No catch-up apps. Just the cold, silent judgment of your friends on Monday morning. Enter the VCR, that beautiful, blinking, perpetually- midnight-flashing miracle machine. Taping a show was an act of love and commitment. You had to set the timer, label the cassette, and pray that nobody accidentally recorded over your season finale with a three-hour golf tournament. (Looking at you, Dad.) Taping etiquette was serious business. You did not borrow someone’s tape without asking. You rewound when you were finished. You never recorded over someone else’s tape, and yes, that was absolutely grounds for a family meeting. And the anticipation! Waiting an entire week between episodes built genuine suspense. Cliffhangers were devastating. Water-cooler conversation was everything. We theorized, we argued, we called each other on the phone like civilized people.
Now? We drop an entire season on a Friday and resurface on Sunday looking like we’ve survived something. “Did you watch it yet?” has replaced every other form of human greeting. Spoilers travel at the speed of light. And somehow, despite having access to everything, we still spend forty-five minutes deciding what to watch. Perhaps the greatest plot twist of all is this: we fought for the remote, we programmed the VCR, we scheduled our entire week around thirty minutes of television, and we were, somehow, deeply, ridiculously happy. Not only have we lost that anticipation, we have become a nation where immediate gratification is demanded in all things. As for me and my typewriter, I’ll see you next month - same time, same channel. Catherine Uretsky Editor, Main Street Magazine info@estrellapublishing.com 623.398.5541
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Cutest Kid Competition The Cutest Kids in Verrado Competition. Entries will not be judged by us - let’s face it I know
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Do you have the cutest kids or grandkids in Verrado? It’s time to get your cameras out and start snapping! We are looking for Verrado’s cutest kids, funniest kids and just plain adorable kids. Send in your picture (preferably high resolution and vertical so it will print nicely) and you could win a family 4 pack of tickets to the Wildlife World Zoo, and have the picture on a future cover of Main Street Magazine! Entries must be received by March 12th, please include your contact information so we can get in touch with you if you win. Digital photos only, emailed to info@estrellapublishing.com Children must be aged between 0 and 18 yrs old, a photo waiver will be emailed to you and must be filled out to be eligible to win the prize - no exceptions.
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The Bug Guy The Luck of the Irish: Estrella Mountain Pest Control Edition
The irony isn’t lost on me that on a day celebrating all things green, pest control companies are busier than ever. While you’re dyeing your pool water green for Instagram, there’s probably a family of crickets having a full-blown house party in your garage. They’re not even Irish crickets. They’re freeloaders. Here’s my St. Patrick’s Day wish for the west Valley: may your beer be cold, your sunscreen be SPF 50, and may the only thing you find under your rocks be rocks. No scorpions, no black widows, just boring old minerals. And if you do spot a pest this St. Patrick’s Day, remember: you’re not lucky, you’re just living in Arizona. Call an exterminator, grab a pint, and accept that in the Valley of the Sun, the only snakes St. Patrick’s driving out are the ones slithering through your backyard. Sláinte, desert dwellers. May the odds be ever in your favor. Submitted by Larry Cash, of Estrella Mountain Pest Control.
When most people think of St. Patrick’s Day in the West Valley, they picture green beer, shamrock decorations, and maybe a parade down Mill Avenue. But let me tell you what’s really lurking in the Valley on March 17th: scorpions wearing tiny leprechaun hats. Okay, not really—but wouldn’t that make them easier to spot? While Ireland worries about snakes (thanks, St. Patrick), we valley residents have our own crawling concerns. Legend has it that St. Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland. Here’s the thing: he clearly never visited Arizona. We’ve got rattlesnakes, bark scorpions, cockroaches the size of Volkswagens, and something called a “sun spider” that looks like it escaped from a nightmare factory. You know what we really need? St. Patrick of Goodyear. Someone who can drive out the roof rats, banish the bark scorpions to the desert where they belong, and maybe—just maybe—convince the pigeons that Estrella blvd Street isn’t prime real estate.
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Women’s History
Many technologies we use daily in computing, healthcare, entertainment, and communications were shaped by remarkable women whose names rarely make headlines. Their innovations have become so embedded in everyday life that it’s easy to forget they were revolutionary when introduced. The truth is, our modern world would look completely different without these pioneering women. • Grace Hopper, a brilliant computer scientist, helped make programming accessible beyond elite mathematicians. She played a key role in developing early programming languages, which eventually led to COBOL, still used today in banking and government systems worldwide. The next time you complete a smooth banking transaction, remember that Grace had a hand in making it possible. • Virginia Apgar transformed childbirth by creating the Apgar Score, a test now used globally to assess newborn health within seconds of birth. Before her innovation, infant mortality rates were significantly
higher, and medical professionals had limited tools for quickly evaluating newborns’ conditions. Today, her systematic approach has become the universal standard in delivery rooms everywhere. • Hedy Lamarr was far more than a Hollywood star. During World War II, she helped develop frequency-hopping technology designed to prevent signal jamming in military communications. This invention became the foundation for modern wireless technology, leading directly to WiFi, Bluetooth, and GPS systems. Every time you connect your phone to a network, you’re benefiting from Hedy’s wartime innovation. What connects these women isn’t only their brilliance but their remarkable persistence. They worked in fields that often withheld recognition from women, faced resistance at every turn, and operated under immense pressure where failure could end their careers. Yet their ideas withstood the test of time, reshaping entire industries so completely that their contributions became invisible through familiarity. This March, during Women’s History Month, Estrella Publishing celebrates these innovators alongside countless other women who have made extraordinary contributions throughout history. Their leaps forward in science, medicine, and technology created the foundation for the comfortable, connected lives we enjoy today. They deserve our recognition, our gratitude, and our commitment to ensuring future generations of women innovators receive the acknowledgment they’ve earned.
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B-Ball March Madness is more than just a tournament: it’s an entire cultural experience. The moment brackets are released, time bends, workdays blur, and group chats explode with opinions about matchups, upsets, and potential Cinderella teams. In Arizona, college basketball isn’t simply entertainment. It’s woven into our identity. At the center stand the University of Arizona Wildcats, perennial powerhouses who consistently command national attention bringing Arizona pride to the national stage. The energy at McKale Center reaches far beyond Tucson, and a deep tournament run creates memories that last for generations. For Arizona families, watching the Wildcats compete becomes a shared experience that brings communities together. Arizona State University brings a different energy to March. While the Sun Devils may not always enter as favorites, they thrive on unpredictability. ASU has a history of heating up during crucial stretches, playing with an edge that makes them compelling to watch. When they do earn a tournament berth, they often arrive with something to prove, making them dangerous opponents for any team.
GCU represents Arizona’s newest basketball powerhouse. The Lopes bring fresh energy to Phoenix, building a passionate fan base and drawing national attention to the Valley. Often overlooked in preseason discussions, GCU plays fearlessly, with the intensity of a team carrying an enormous chip on its shoulder. What makes March Madness truly special isn’t just winning. It’s the shared experiences that unite us: office pools where colleagues become rivals, watch parties that turn living rooms into arenas, and buzzer- beaters that have entire neighborhoods erupting simultaneously. These moments create connections across age groups and backgrounds. Arizona’s mild March weather adds another dimension to the experience. Families gather on patios to watch games, sports bars open their outdoor seating, and the tournament becomes backdrop to springtime celebrations throughout the state. March Madness reminds us that sports can bring communities together, creating common ground where everyone shares the thrill of competition and the hope that this year might bring something magical.
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St Patrick’s Day Pudding Cups I came across this easy St. Patrick’s Day Dessert. Layers of chocolate and vanilla pudding, crunchy Oreo crumbs, and sweet whipped topping make this a winner. Ingredients • 1 (3.9oz.) box instant chocolate pudding • 2 cups whole milk • 1 (3.9oz.) box instant vanilla pudding • 2 cups heavy cream • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or mint • Green food coloring • 8 Oreo cookies feel free to pick your favorite flavor
and heavy cream and beat together at low speed. Then gradually increase speed and mix until the mixture is light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract and green food coloring. 4. Place a thin layer of the chocolate pudding into each of your 4 cups. 5. Then layer on some of the green whipped pudding. 6. Next, add a layer of crumbled Oreo cookies. Then a layer of whipped topping. Repeat these layers once more, ending with the whipped topping. 7. Decorate with a rainbow airhead cut in half and arched like a rainbow, a chocolate coin, sprinkles and Oreo crumbs. 8. Place them in the fridge until ready to serve.
• 8 ounces whipped topping thawed • Airheads Xtremes Rainbow Candy • Chocolate coins • Sprinkles • Oreo crumbs
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Spring brings more than warmer temperatures and longer days. The season’s arrival triggers a subtle shift in our emotional well-being, largely influenced by the colors blooming around us. After months of heavy neutral tones, darker clothing, and limited natural light, spring’s vibrant palette creates a psychological effect that helps us feel lighter and more optimistic. Green dominates the spring landscape as nature awakens, and it’s no coincidence this color is considered the most psychologically restorative. Associated with growth, balance, and renewal, green has a powerful effect on our well-being. Studies show that exposure to green environments decreases stress levels, improves focus, and increases emotional stability. This phenomenon helps explain why Arizona’s parks and outdoor spaces feel particularly inviting as spring arrives. Accompanying nature’s greens are the softer hues of pink, blue, and yellow that reflect significantly more light than winter’s darker shades. These colors deliver measurable boosts to our mood and energy levels. Pink, for instance, evokes feelings of calmness and compassion, offering a gentle contrast to winter’s intensity. This shift explains why spring fashion
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Feeling Festive with the Irish St Patrick’s Day
brighten moods and spark conversations about the holiday’s significance. Food offers another delightful way to celebrate. Consider hosting an Irish-themed meal with friends and family. Traditional dishes like soda bread, shepherd’s pie, and colcannon bring authentic flavor to the table, while green candies satisfy younger guests with a sweet tooth. For breakfast, adventurous families might try green eggs and ham in honor of Dr. Seuss, whose birthday falls during this festive season. For those seeking more active celebration, a backyard scavenger hunt provides entertainment for all ages. Hide gold coins (chocolate ones work wonderfully) around your yard or home, transforming children into leprechaun hunters for the afternoon. As a bonus, this makes excellent practice for Easter egg hunts just around the corner. Perhaps the most meaningful way to observe Saint Patrick’s Day is through acts of kindness. Challenge family members to perform small good deeds throughout the day: leave encouraging notes for neighbors, donate to a local charity, help someone in need, or reconnect with a friend you haven’t contacted recently. These gestures spread joy far beyond decorations and festivities.
Saint Patrick’s Day: a day filled with parades, community celebrations, and a touch of playful magic. While the holiday has become synonymous with certain traditions, at its heart it’s about celebrating joy, connection, and bringing a little Irish spirit into our lives as March begins. The simplest way to join the fun? Go green. Wearing green has become a cheerful tradition that adds festive flair to the day. Beyond your wardrobe, bring touches of green into your home or workspace with a few well-placed decorations. These simple additions can
Arizona’s beautiful March weather makes celebrating outdoors particularly appealing. Whether you’re hosting a backyard gathering or taking your family to a local parade, the mild temperatures create perfect conditions for community connection. However you choose to celebrate this year, remember that Saint Patrick’s Day is ultimately about finding joy in togetherness, sharing laughter, and embracing a little whimsy along the way.
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Tooth Be Told
The Dental Benefits of Chewing Sugar-Free Gum Did you know that chewing gum can actually be GOOD for your teeth? This is especially true after eating snacks or meals. Why is this? Let’s take a look… • How does a Cavity form? Did you know that all humans have hundreds of types of bacteria living inside our mouths? One specific type of bacteria loves to eat sugar and is the main bacteria that causes cavities! Some of the sugar is turned into energy, but the leftover waste is spit out in the form of acid. So basically, when we eat sugar, the bacteria in our mouth feast on it, digest it, and then “go to the bathroom” onto our teeth in the form of acid. Yuck. That acid erodes away at the tooth by stealing its minerals, making the tooth weaker. When enough minerals are stolen from the tooth, little ditches and holes start to form. The bacteria happily moves into these little holes, and continue to do their dirty work. That cycle continues over and over again until a giant hole a.k.a. “Cavity” is made in the tooth. • Doesn’t sugar-free gum have sweeteners? The answer is yes, that’s why they still taste so good! The sweeteners most commonly found in sugar free gum are sorbitol,
acid attack from the sugar we just ate. In simple terms, this means that the chemicals in our saliva can react with the acid to neutralize it. Less acid = less cavities. 4. According to some studies, xylitol actually kills the cavity-causing bacteria and reduces the number of those bacteria in the mouth. Less bacteria = less acid = less cavities. So go ahead- grab a piece of sugarfree gum and chew away!
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Money Matters
The Dramatic Way Stock Investors Receive “Average” Returns of 10% Life moves fast. So do stocks. Last year the stock market experienced one of its fastest snapback rallies ever. The stock market can be dramatic. Extremes are normal for equities. You can blame Trump, or current geopolitics, or present economic data, but presidents and companies and Fed meetings come and go. Volatility, on the other hand, will last what feels like forever. Therefore, the default setting for long- term investors should be to expect drama in the stock market. Meb Faber of Cambria Investment Management writes, “Most investors understand that stocks return about 10% per year over time. However, many investors may not appreciate the volatile path that stocks often take to achieve this 10% return. It’s not a steady 10%, 10%, 10%. Over the past 125 years, the average up year in markets was 21%! The average down year is -14%. There are about three times as many up years as down years. In fact, there are more than 25% or more up years than down years. But the down years still happen, and when they do, they’re scary…”
What’s the lesson here? Though the stock market can be dramatic, investors should not be. In order to experience average investment returns over decades, one must put up with how rare average returns are on an annual basis. Getting “average” returns means treating extremes as an ordinary part of investing. Submitted by Brandon Stockman, Wealth Advisor at Johnson Wealth Management
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