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From Me To You... I don’t know about you but I am a devoted list maker. I believe deeply in the power of writing things down. Every morning, I sit at my desk with a fresh piece of paper, ready to conquer the day ahead. Groceries, appointments, that article deadline, the three emails I’ve been avoiding all week. It all goes on the list. I am organized. I am prepared. I am, for approximately sixty minutes, a functional adult. The irony is not lost on me. I make lists specifically to avoid forgetting things, and then I forget where I put the list. It’s like putting my keys in a special place so I won’t lose them and then forgetting where the special place is.
Sometimes I find my lists later in random places. In the washing machine, slightly damp and illegible. Wedged between the couch cushions with some popcorn kernels and loose change. Once, inexplicably, in the refrigerator next to the butter, I have no idea how that one happened. Why not use my phone like a normal person, you say? Where’s the satisfaction in that? There’s something deeply gratifying about physically crossing items off a paper list. Plus, you can’t lose your phone in the refrigerator. Well, you can, but then you have bigger problems than finding a list. So I persist. Every morning, I make a new list. Every day, I lose it. And without fail you will find me in Fry’s trying to remember if we need milk, while wondering if this is just what being over fifty looks like. Catherine Uretsky Editor, CB Living Magazine info@estrellapublishing.com 623.398.5541
And then I lose the list.
Not immediately, of course. That would be too simple. No, I lose it right when I need it most, usually while standing in the middle of Fry’s trying to remember if we’re out of milk or if I just saw milk in the fridge this morning. I check my purse. I check my pockets. I check my purse again because surely I missed it the first time. Nothing. The list has vanished into the same mysterious void that claims reading glasses, pens, and that mismatched sock.
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Happy Birthday AZ
Every February 14th, while the rest of the country celebrates Valentine’s Day, Arizona has an extra reason to party. On February 14, 1912, Arizona became the 48th state to join the United States, making it one of the youngest states in the nation. This year marks 113 years of statehood, and there’s plenty to celebrate about the Grand Canyon State. Arizona is massive, stretching across 113,990 square miles of diverse terrain. From the soaring peaks of the San Francisco
official state flower, blooming white and waxy on those iconic giant cacti that can live over 200 years. The cactus wren, a small brown bird that builds nests in cholla and saguaro cacti, became the state bird. Arizona’s state tree is the palo verde, which bursts into brilliant yellow blooms each spring and stays green year-round thanks to chlorophyll in its bark. Kids learning about Arizona discover fascinating geography facts. The state contains parts of four major deserts: the Sonoran, Mojave, Chihuahuan, and Great
Mountains in Flagstaff to the low deserts of Yuma, the state’s geography includes everything from pine forests to cacti-studded valleys. The Colorado River carved out the Grand Canyon over millions of years, creating one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders right in Arizona’s backyard. The state chose symbols that reflect its unique character. The saguaro cactus blossom serves as the
Basin. Despite its desert reputation, Arizona also has the largest ponderosa pine forest in the United States. The state experiences extreme elevation changes, from just 70 feet above sea level along the Colorado River to 12,633 feet at Humphreys Peak. Arizona’s nickname, the Grand Canyon State, honors its most famous landmark, but the state flag tells its own story. The copper star represents Arizona’s
mining heritage, while the red and yellow rays symbolize the state’s spectacular sunsets and Spanish colonial history. As Arizona celebrates another birthday this February, families across the state can take pride in calling this geographically diverse, naturally beautiful, and historically rich place home.
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• 1 medium yellow onion sliced • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning • 1 teaspoon kosher salt • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper • 3 cloves garlic minced
Steps 1. Slice all of the sausage and peppers. Place them on a large baking sheet. 2. Mix the salt, pepper, garlic and Italian seasoning in a small bowl with olive oil until it’s completely combined. 3. Drizzle the seasonings over the sausage and peppers and mix it all together so the season coats everything then spread it out in an even layer. 4. Bake in the oven at 400°F for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through. The onions and peppers should be soft and the sausage should be browned and crispy. Serve it as is, over rice, a salad or in a bun! 5. Enjoy!
If you have a recipe you’d like to share with your community email me at ArizonaCooks71@gmail.com to be featured in the magazine! Prep time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Total time: 45 mins Ingredients • 12-16 ounces pre-cooked sausage sliced into rounds (I prefer Aidells Brand)
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Superbowl Sunday
Ready, Set, Hike! February has one day that matters. Not Valentine’s Day. Super Bowl Sunday. This is what we’ve been grinding toward since September kickoff. Thirty-two teams started the season. Now it’s down to two, and the rest of us are planted on couches with enough buffalo wings to take down a linebacker. Super Bowl Sunday isn’t just about the game, though the game is everything. It’s about the entire experience. Your buddies crammed into the living room, jerseys on, beer cold, volume cranked. Everyone’s suddenly an expert on defensive schemes and play calling. The refs are blind. The coach is an idiot. Your team would have dominated if they’d just made the playoffs. The prop bets are where it gets good. Forget the spread. We’re betting on the real stuff. Gatorade color dumped on the winning coach? National anthem sung off key over/under? Will someone streak the field? How many times will the announcers mention Tom Brady even though he’s not playing? Loser makes everyone’s plates. Stakes are high.
Food is non-negotiable and requires game-day strategy. Wings are mandatory. Pizza, nachos, sliders, seven- layer dip, mozzarella sticks, anything you can grab with one hand because you’re not missing a play. The debate: order everything and wait three hours because every joint is slammed, or cook it yourself and miss the first quarter? Either way, someone’s taking the loss. Plan accordingly. Commercials have become part of the competition. Some are legendary, some are trash, but we watch every single one and argue about them like they matter. Halftime show? Either epic or a complete train wreck we’ll be roasting for the next decade. The game itself is why we’re here. Fourth quarter, score tied, two-minute warning. This is peak football. One team walks away champions. The other goes home thinking about what could have been. Win or lose, Super Bowl Sunday is what separates football from every other sport. It’s tradition. It’s battle. It’s the biggest stage in sports, and we wouldn’t miss it for anything. Just don’t expect anyone to function at work Monday.
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Keep CB Beautiful
Many Americans remember Keep America Beautiful, the national campaign that once urged citizens to take pride in their surroundings and reduce litter. While that federal program has long since faded, its mission lives on today through local Adopt-A-Road initiatives. In Corte Bella, that legacy has been quietly upheld for more than a decade by a small group of dedicated residents whose efforts have made a visible difference. About 15 years ago, Corte Bella residents adopted two heavily traveled roadways: - Deer Valley Drive, from the Fire Station to Deer Valley Access Road and El Mirage Road, from Loop 303 to Wolcott Road. The adoption was registered under the name Northwest Valley Volunteers. If you have ever noticed those roadside signs and wondered who these volunteers are, the answer is simple: they are your neighbors who have consistently donated their time and energy to keep the entrances to our community clean and welcoming. Each spring and fall, when temperatures are mild, volunteers gather at approximately 7:30 a.m. near the front and back gates of Corte Bella. After a brief safety orientation and signing county waivers, they fan out along the road shoulders to collect litter. Maricopa Each cleanup requires about two hours per volunteer. Before Loop 303 opened roughly five years ago, litter volumes were manageable. Volunteers typically collected about 20 bags of trash along El Mirage Road and three bags along Deer Valley Drive. As traffic has increased, so has the debris. In 2025, cleanups yielded more than 60 bags from El Mirage Road and six bags from Deer Valley Drive—numbers echoed again in the fall cleanup.
The Deer Valley Drive adoption expires on December 31, 2025, and will not be renewed. The El Mirage Road adoption expires on December 31, 2026, and is also unlikely to continue under its current structure. Without volunteers, these busy corridors—gateways to Corte Bella—will be left unattended. With traffic increasing each year, the visual impact could be dramatic in a very short time. Compounding the challenge is the absence of a volunteer willing to serve as the program’s point person—the individual who coordinates with the county, reports completed cleanups, and ensures trash bags and supplies are collected. This role requires only a few minutes of communication per year but is essential to keeping the program viable. Looking ahead, there is an opportunity to renew this effort under a clearer identity: Corte Bella residents caring for Corte Bella roads. To make this possible, the community needs: - a volunteer to serve as the county liaison, an organizer to help schedule cleanups and notify residents and continued participation from neighbors willing to give just a few hours each year. To all who have participated—whether once or many times—thank you. Your quiet service has made a lasting difference. Residents interested in helping sustain this program are encouraged to contact General Manager Netta, who can provide additional
information and next steps. Submitted by your neighbor, Lisa Klein
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ABT Founder & CEO Kiel Klaphake Returns to the Stage in 42nd Street
Arizona Broadway Theatre presents a major production of 42nd Street, the iconic Broadway musical known for its precision, scale, and relentless energy. For the first time in years, ABT Founder, CEO, and Executive Producer Kiel Klaphake steps back onstage in the commanding role of Julian Marsh — the legendary director who demands excellence
and turns potential into performance, mirroring Klaphake’s own 20 years of building and leading a large-scale professional musical theatre. This 42nd Street features a rare alignment of talent and leadership: nationally cast performers, eight standout local actors , and choreography led by ABT’s Artistic Director Kurtis Overby — all coming together in a production built on discipline, momentum, and classic Broadway spectacle. Driven by tap-heavy choreography and timeless songs like “Lullaby of Broadway” and “We’re in the Money,” 42nd Street delivers the joy, glamour, and scale audiences expect from a flagship production — paired with Arizona Broadway Theatre’s signature dinner-and-show experience for a complete night out. 42nd Street runs January 16 – February 27, 2026 at Arizona Broadway Theatre. Tickets available at azbroadway.org or 623-776-8400 .
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Competition Time
Cutest Pet Competition Do you have the most adorable bundle of fur, feathers or scales in Corte Bella? Would you love to see them on the front cover of CB Living? Send us a high resolution picture of Fido, Squawk, or Tiger and you could win bragging rights and a prize. Send in a high resolution photo of your dog or cat or parakeet (there is no restriction, if it is your pet it can be included) by February 12th to info@ estrellapublishing.com. The winner will be featured on a future cover of CB Living. The winner will get extra copies to share with family and friends, PLUS $50 gift card for NY Bagels ‘N Bialeys Now for the rules: • One entry per household • Vertical, high resolution digital photos only • Winner will be chosen by a member of our editiorial staff • Entry grants Estrella Publishing legal printing rights
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