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INSIDE THIS ISSUE Business Profiles. . . . . . . 6, 54 Dollars & Sense. . . . . . . . . . . 9 Antique Answers. . . . . . . . 14 Events & Happenings. . . . 17 GRAND SEASON Around Arizona . . . . . . 30 SUN CITY. .AREA Local Dining. . . . . . . . . 31-33 Financial Focus. . . . . . . . . . 34 Kitchen Diva. . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Crossword Puzzle. . . . . . . . 52

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Communication, Service and High-Quality Craftsmanship Reinforce Albrecht and Son By Pamela Holechek© An early retirement, along with a move to Arizona from Wisconsin, helped form the creation of Albrecht and Son Painting, Remodeling and Construction. Once here in the Northwest Valley, joining his siblings, Thomas Albrecht Sr. unexpectedly broke from leisurely tradition and picked up his tools again. He soon encouraged his son Thomas Albrecht Jr. and his family to move here from Chicago and establish a business. “My father, a former tradesman and painter, taught me and my wife, Elizabeth, how to run a successful business,” says Thomas Jr. of his father and mentor, Thomas Sr., now deceased. “He was a good teacher and had great ideas.” The family-owned and operated Albrecht and Son was launched in 1989. Thomas attributes the company’s staying power of 26 years to superior “communication and service, along with high-quality, hands-on, honest work.” Thomas describes Albrecht and Son as a custom remodeling company. “Our people are employed by Albrecht and Son, not by a union,” he says. “We don’t piecework anything. We are contractors who are licensed, bonded and insured with liability insurance.” In addition to craftsmen, the company maintains a complete office staff, a design expert, project managers and superintendents, ensuring each job is performed in the most professional and timely manner possible. “We are the leading general contractor for residential remodels in the Northwest Valley,” says Thomas, who is also Albrecht and Son’s chief estimator. “And about 90 per-

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Through April 4 “Les Miserables.” $55$79.50. 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, and noon on Saturdays and Sundays. Seen by more than 62 million people in 42 countries, “Les Miserables” is Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of passion and destruction has mesmerized theatregoers since 1985. The musical sensation has broken records around the globe and continues to enthrall with its timeless testament to survival of the human spirit. Arizona Broadway Theatre, 7701 W. Paradise Lane, Peoria. 623776-8400. www.azbroadway.org.

March 14 Chris Burton Jacome. 2 p.m. Chris Burton Jacome began playing guitar in 1986. While living in Spain, he studied flamenco guitar with some of the greatest flamenco performers in the world. Northwest Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. 602-652-3000. www. mcldaz.org. March 17, 24 One-on-One. 1-2 p.m. Get one hour of personalized instruction with a reference librarian. Learn how

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March 19, 26 Pins and Needles. 1 p.m. Are you looking for a place to volunteer your time or your projects? Stop by and knit, crochet or loom. Northwest Regional Library, 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise. 602652-3000. www.mcldaz.org. March 20-21 Gene Iannette Quintet. $18. 7 p.m. This jazz quintet is led by Gene Iannette on clarinet and sax, and features Joy Gilboy on vibes, Steve Berliner on piano, Ed Zacko on drums, and John Clark on Bass. Cimarron Nightclub, 17100 W. Clearview Blvd., Surprise. 623546-7455. www.scgrandmusicclub.com. March 23 French Cooking Class. $65. 3:30-7:30 p.m. Bring your aprons, knives, cutting boards, wine and appetite. This is a four-hour cooking

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Though an electric eel is born with the ability to see, by the time it becomes an adult it is blind. This lack of sight is not a hindrance, though; the fish uses electricity to create an image of its surroundings in much the same way that we use radar. The electricity is also how the electric eel kills its prey, producing a 600-volt shock — five times more powerful than a shock from a household outlet. ••• For reasons unclear today, in 18th-century England, bumblebees were commonly known as “foggy-toddlers.” ••• If you’re a pickle-maker in Connecticut, you should know that your product cannot legally be considered a pickle unless it bounces when dropped. ••• Philadelphia brand cream cheese was originally made in New York. ••• It was comedian Bill Maher who made the following sage observation: “Is hunting really a sport if you have all the equipment and your opponent doesn’t know a game is going on?” ••• Before modern English there was Middle English, used during a time when men of the church were supposed to remain humble. This is why these men were called “ministers” — it means “lowly person” in Middle English. ••• If you were living in the newly christened United States in 1776 and earned $4,000 per year, you would be considered wealthy.

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What’s the Deal With Sprouted Grains? Sprouted grains have been popular among health food enthusiasts for years, but they’ve only recently hit the mainstream, popping up in breads and cereals. They have loads of nutritional benefits and are increasingly easy to find. But what exactly are sprouted grains? A sprouted grain is the beginning of a grain seed’s life cycle, before it becomes a mature plant. Given just the right temperature and moisture conditions, the outer layer will split open and a young shoot will sprout out of the grain, releasing vital nutrients and enzymes stored inside. Grain seeds are similar to long-term storage packages, designed to keep their goodness locked inside until conditions are right to grow a new plant. According to the Whole Grains Council, the sprouting process can increase the amount and availability of some vitamins (notably vitamin C) and minerals, making sprouted grains a potential nutrition powerhouse. “Sprouted grains are a delicious way to add fiber and essential minerals such as iron, zinc or magnesium to your diet,” says Toby Amidor, a New York-based dietitian. “They aren’t just for the serious health food aficionados anymore — many new packaged foods feature these unique and nutritious grains.” Eating real, pure foods is at the core of a healthy lifestyle. By taking a closer look at packaging while at the grocery store, you can find items made with wholesome ingredients and positive benefits. These days, many grocery stores carry a variety of nutritious options on their shelves as well.

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DAYS ON MARKET

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Coronado Hacienda Hacienda +3CG Jasmine +3CG Sierra Average Azalea Borgata Borgata Borgata Cactus Flower Cactus Flower Celebration Cholla Cholla Cypress Cypress Cypress Desert Rose Desert Rose Desert Rose +Casita Hacienda +3CG Hearthstone +3CG Heritage IRIS Juniper Kiva Kiva Madera Madera Madera Madera Mesquite +3CG Mesquite +3CG Sierra Stonecrest + Pool +3CG Sycamore Valencia II Verbena Verde Willow Windrose Windsor + Pool +3CG Average

GOLF COURSE PROPERTIES

2,014 2,312 2,334 2,422 2,075 2,231

$299,900 $416,500 $505,000 $434,875 $389,000 $409,055

$285,000 $400,000 $495,000 $420,000 $360,000 $392,000

63 9 3 2 119 39

15303 W PARADISO CT 19762 N LONE CACTUS DR 16917 W MARCOS DE NIZA DR 15751 W SUGAR BUSH WAY 19853 N HIDDEN RIDGE DR

PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE 1,500 1,950 1,874 1,894 1,473 1,427 1,184 1,934 1,934 1,330 1,282 1,502 1,854 1,782 2,062 2,334 2,983 1,393 1,178 1,495 1,264 1,278 1,627 1,627 1,645 1,737 2,779 2,744 2,019 2,282 1,706 1,950 2,035 1,768 1,143 2,273 3,389 1,828

$219,000 $265,000 $319,000 $350,000 $189,000 $203,900 $169,900 $229,900 $254,900 $164,900 $188,000 $259,000 $255,000 $280,000 $289,900 $505,000 $375,000 $180,000 $147,000 $229,000 $169,000 $169,900 $217,500 $220,000 $224,900 $228,000 $430,000 $445,000 $275,000 $373,900 $229,900 $267,500 $242,000 $248,500 $168,800 $258,000 $449,900 $261,924

17234 W Monarch Way MLS 5215353

$215,000 $255,000 $300,000 $342,500 $191,000 $197,500 $170,000 $225,900 $250,000 $158,000 $186,000 $259,000 $252,500 $280,000 $280,000 $495,000 $375,000 $180,000 $140,000 $225,000 $162,000 $167,000 $210,000 $218,000 $215,000 $219,000 $405,000 $435,000 $255,000 $360,000 $200,000 $259,475 $235,000 $242,500 $170,000 $250,000 $480,000 $255,686

22 17 37 29 39 455 129 54 99 93 33 3 292 80 331 3 366 472 112 6 82 22 47 38 39 78 271 157 239 64 147 31 421 60 112 94 559 139

15259 W SPRINGLEAF WAY 15146 W WATERFORD DR 19842 N CANYON WHISPER DR 16625 W STONERIDGE CT 15403 W BIG SKY DR 15902 W Summerwalk DR 16829 W CORTARO POINT DR 18020 N ESTRELLA VISTA DR 16324 W ARROYO VISTA LN 15792 W CINNABAR DR 17787 W Canto Bonito LN 17769 W Calistoga DR 19240 N HUNTERS Run 15952 W INDIGO LN 15019 W WOODRIDGE DR 16917 W MARCOS DE NIZA DR 18155 N SADDLE RIDGE DR 19939 N ECHO RIM DR 16733 W VILLAGIO DR 16304 W LIMESTONE DR 15606 W GRAND CREEK LN 15850 W GOLDENROD DR 15890 W CISA RIO LN 16187 W SANDIA PARK DR 15233 W GRANBURY CT 15100 W Pinehurst LN 18020 N TIMBER RIDGE DR 16429 W QUARRY CT 17943 W Pradera LN 15455 W Prairie Dunes DR 21042 N CIRCLE CLIFFS DR 15102 W Rounders DR S 16315 W BOULDER DR 15058 W CACTUS RIDGE WAY 20208 N WINDSONG DR 20058 N HEARTHSTONE DR 16527 W CIBOLA LN

$415,000

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PROPERTIES ON THE GOLF COURSE 2,527

468,800

458,000

26433 W Runion Lane

PROPERTIES OFF THE GOLF COURSE 1,099 1,493 1,493 1,612 1,612 1,961 2,023 2,023

169,000 187,900 190,000 234,000 249,950 254,900 281,990 335,990

165,500 183,000 185,000 230,000 249,950 254,900 279,542 331,430

76 692 507 42 8 384 150 134

27076 W Escuda Drive 26677 W Irma Lane 26361 W Potter Drive 27050 W Ross Avenue 26645 W Burnett Road 26663 W Mohawk Lane 27066 W Oraibi Drive 21272 N 262nd Lane

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PROPERTIES ON THE GOLF COURSE Biltmore

1,959

$267,000

$220,000

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PROPERTIES ON THE GOLF COURSE Biltmore Coronado Coronado Idylwilde Ocotillo Ocotillo Ocotillo Papago +3CG Saguaro Sanoran Average

2,065 1,708 1,708 1,525 1,401 1,402 1,401 2,199 1,519 2,334 1,726

$207,000 $205,000 $299,000 $169,900 $169,950 $179,900 $185,000 $279,900 $210,500 $269,900 $217,605

16408 W Chuparosa Ln MLS 5232895

$199,000 $200,000 $272,000 $160,000 $165,000 $177,000 $182,000 $279,900 $205,000 $255,000 $209,490

125 41 130 100 10 6 21 104 0 112 65

17988 W Udall Drive 17715 W Sunbelt Drive 17413 N Thornberry Drive-562 18056 W Udall Drive-322 18078 W Hayden Drive 17727 W Sunbelt Drive 18083 W Camino Real Drive 18250 N Arriba Drive-876 18164 W Addie Lane 17677 W Sabina Drive

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