A water supply that can be less than plentiful is a given when living in the desert, and for the past few years, Arizona has been trying to find ways to deal with both a shrinking water supply and increased demand. The state’s latest idea is to cut back on H2O usage by golf courses – instead of opting for an idea from a group representing the sport’s interests… less conservation. With golf bringing the Grand Canyon state an impressive amount of dollars from tourists and relocators, it’s no wonder this issue has garnered attention as of late.
In its latest proposal, the Arizona Department of Water Resources thinks the best move is for Phoenix-area courses using groundwater to reduce use by 3.1% (compared to a previous plan). But the recently-formed Arizona Alliance for Golf doesn’t agree, and instead made a counterproposal of 1.8%. This hot-button issue not only spurred forming an alliance, but also a website, email campaign, and invitation to the governor (which was accepted) to speak at an April event celebrating the group’s inception. With groundwater decreasing underneath many expanding Phoenix suburbs, and water resources from the Colorado River dwindling, the issue of keeping golf courses green has risen to the forefront. Making matters more complicated is 1980’s Groundwater Management Act which regulates groundwater use in parts of Arizona, as well as drought conditions in the area and climate change.
The 165 golf courses in and around Phoenix use several sources of water – including treated wastewater and Colorado River water – but over 50% rely somewhat on groundwater, and use almost as much as 130,000 single-family homes. The state wouldn’t impose the same water allocations on all golf courses, as the proposal listed large courses may cope with a reduction of 24%, smaller courses might only see 8-11%, and others may even receive a bigger water allotment.
In our state, according to The Arizona Alliance for Golf, “golf is a driving force behind the state’s real estate and tourism industries, accounting for thousands of jobs and at least $4.6 billion in direct economic impact each year”.
Investment Property
An investment property is real estate property purchased with the intention of earning a return on the investment either through rental income, future resale of the property, or both. The property may be held by an individual investor, a group of investors, or a corporation.
An investment property can be a long-term endeavor or a short-term investment. With the latter, investors will often engage in flipping, where real estate is bought, then remodeled or renovated, and sold at a profit within a short time frame.
The term "investment property" may also be used to describe other assets an investor purchases for the sake of future appreciation (such as art, securities, land, or other collectibles).
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Recipe of the Month
Baked Crab Rangoon Appetizer
One of our favorite appetizers! So easy, fast, and delicious!
Ingredients:
- 6-oz flaked crab meat
- 4-oz cream cheese, softened (low fat is ok)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup mayo (low fat is ok)
- 12 wonton wrappers
- Heat oven to 350ͦ F.
- Mix all ingredients except for wonton wrappers in a bowl.
- BIn mini muffin pan sprayed with cooking spray, place 1 wonton wrapper in each cup, extending the edges over the rim of the cup. Fill each with crab mixture.
- Bake 20 minutes or until wrapper edges are golden brown and mixture is heated through.
Shred-A-Thon Success!
We had another very successful Shred-A-Thon on March 12!
We had over 150 cars come through, and we collected an entire SUV full of food to donate to Jacob’s Mission.
Our Sun Lakes Community is so generous!
- Buyer looking for a home in Cottonwood / Palo Verde with 2 bedrooms plus a den. Would like a private back yard.
- Buyer looking for a home with water, and golf course or green belt views. 2-story home ok.
- Single or two level ok. 2700+ sq ft. View preferred but not required. Ready to buy with cash now.
Recent Real Estate Sales in Sun Lakes
Wondering about your Neighbor’s Home Sales Price? Find out here to see what sold last month. The report is broken down by HOA, address, and floor plan (if the agent listed the model in MLS).
Celebrate Healthcare Strides Made by Women
March is Women's History Month, and since wellness and trying to stay healthy have been top-of-mind concerns for the past couple of years, we wanted to tie the two together, and highlight some of the women who blazed a trail in healthcare and brought us important innovations.
- Elizabeth Blackwell, MD earned a medical degree, and was the first woman in the United States to do so. Even though she faced discrimination for years – not only while still earning her degree but after, when she searched for work – she persevered. In 1849, she graduated first in her class at Geneva Medical College, and in 1857, she opened the New York Infirmary for Women and Children. Blackwell believed in making opportunities in the medical field available for women, and the college she founded did just that.
- Florence Nightingale was a pioneer in the nursing field, and is most often brought to mind for her “lady with the lamp” rounds during the night, comforting wounded soldiers in the 1850’s Crimean War. Still the most commonly thought-of nurse in history, Nightingale bettered sanitation in military hospitals to the point that mortality rates decreased from 40% to just 2%. When she came home after the war, she applied what she learned, sparking new protocols and safer practices in nursing that are still used today.
- Rebecca Lee Crumpler, MD, the first US black woman to earn a medical degree, stood up against the bigotry that prevented more of her race from trying to earn the same credentials. Crumpler graduated in 1864 from New England Female Medical College, and focused on helping those who were suffering. Her accomplishments encouraged others who shared her background to follow the same pursuits.
- Mary Edwards Walker, MD was the first woman ever to receive the Presidential Medal of Honor (and it was from President Andrew Jackson). It was for her lifesaving work during the Civil War. She was also the US Army’s first female surgeon. Advocating for women’s rights, she also believed in abolition. She bravely crossed enemy lines to provide medical care for both civilians and soldiers.
- Jane Cooke Wright, MD was the first woman to be elected president of the New York Cancer Society. Her career was dedicated to the research of cancer treatments, and she was on the President’s Commission on Heart Disease, Cancer, and Stroke; and also was employed as Associate Dean at New York Medical College. Wright was the highest-ranked black woman in America at a medical institution that was recognized nationally. Her research initiated new treatment options that have had an impact on today’s methods for fighting cancer.
- Clara Barton is well-known for founding the American Red Cross, and therefore, her humanitarian work. She started this pursuit when she left her job in 1861, when she dedicated her time to supplying Civil War soldiers with supplies and healthcare. Thereafter, she spearheaded providing those in need with lifesaving supplies and care, until she established the National First Aid Association of America, which brought consciousness to the significance of preparing for emergencies and developing kits with first-aid necessities.
- The first Native American woman in the United States to earn a medical degree was Susan La Flesche Picotte, MD. Over 1,300 individuals benefited from her financial advice, input for resolving family squabbles, and making medical care accessible when needed (especially in Walthill, Nebraska – a reservation town – where she opened a hospital in 1913). This hospital is now a museum, kept commemorating her contributions and work in healthcare.
- Antonia Novello, MD was the very first Hispanic (and Hispanic woman) to be the US’s Surgeon General. She focused on pediatrics, but for years, she also served in the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. Novello was interested in issues such as arthritis, metabolism, and digestion. She also devoted time to pediatric AIDS, as the Deputy Director of the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Probably best known for her idea to abolish tobacco ads targeting kids, she contributed great effort and ideas to enhance ethics.
- The first woman president of the AMA, or the American Medical Association, was Nancy W. Dickey, MD. She started her association with this body at the age of 26 as an elected member of the AMA Council on Medical Services, and was the youngest to ever hold the position.
- Ardis Dee Hoven, MD was President of the AMA prior to being the very first female chair of the World Medical Association, where she was the representative of doctors from over 100 national medical associations. Her role is vital, as it gives a voice to both physicians and patients, and encourages advocacy and communication throughout healthcare.
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Vendor of the Month: JM Granite Designs
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