My Hometown Estrella- June 2010

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my hometown

Back to Back regional champions

a car show for homeless Youth will be given by

goodyear white tanks rotary to benefit the homeless

Youth challenge on saturday, June 12 from 10 am to

3 pm in the parking lot in front of augie’s sports grill,

located at 15605 w. roosevelt street in goodyear. local

school-age youth need your help and your support

in order to stay in local hotels and eat at local restau-

rants during the summer months when they are not in

school.

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an impressive record of regular season and regional tournament

play, 20-0 sets the standard for back to back regional championship

status for the estrella foothills high school girl’s varsity softball team.

“we have truly had a remarkable season, going beyond the expecta-

tions of many,” stated head coach, rick Brungardt. he added, “this

is truly one of the finest groups of young ladies

that i have ever coached.”

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estrella will be hosting

another movie night. movie

night will feature “the tooth

fairy.” Bring your family,

chairs, and blankets and enjoy

the movie! concession stand will

be open for business.

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movie night!

cruisin for the Kids“Only you can help our local homeless children”

another movie night. movie

night will feature “the tooth

fairy.” Bring your family,

chairs, and blankets and enjoy

the movie! concession stand will

fresh food, famous low prices.

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What do air balloons, current topics, jalapeno peppers and a summer day in the desert have in com-mon? They’re HOT! Never fear, as the mercury rises, My Hometown Estrella has some cool, refreshing and informative tips to help keep your transition into the summer months flowing smoothly.

June marks the official beginning of our hot season and invites us to slip into a more casual and relaxed time of year. Flip-flops, shorts and sundresses are the order of the day for the next several months. The longer days will hopefully involve some backyard pool time with friends at your house, or maybe a mini-vacation to a cooler destination for a weekend break from the desert heat. Regardless of your upcoming plans, we would like to encourage you to allow yourself some time to enjoy the extended day-light hours and, as always, we’re presenting ways that you can get involved in this fabulous community.

We’ve packed this issue, from first page to last, with information and tips on everything from the operation of your air conditioner, to FREE workshops

offered by the City of Goodyear, to painting and brush cleaning. You’ll appreciate a business spotlight on a local solar company, hosting an informational seminar

this month, who is eager to help you save on your electric bills. We hope that you will find the following pages resourceful.

Our cover story invites you to help local homeless youth by attend-ing a car show hosted by the Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club. You’ll be able to listen to some great music, take a chance at winning some nice prizes and feast your eyes on local classic cars. All of this effort from people

wanting to help other people - now that’s hot stuff!And speaking of hot topics, if you’ve got special

plans to help dad celebrate Father’s Day this month, I’d love to hear from you. Simply email me [email protected] to tell me how your dad has made a difference in your life. Let’s feature some the incredible fathers in this community in an upcoming issue. I’ll see you in the community!

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cruisin for the Kids

A Car Show for Homeless Youth will be given by Goodyear White Tanks Rotary to benefit the Homeless Youth Challenge on Saturday, June 12 from 10 am to 3 pm in the parking lot in front of Augie’s Sports Grill, located at 15605 W. Roosevelt Street in Goodyear. Local school-age youth need your help and your support in order to stay in local hotels and eat at local restaurants during the summer months when they are not in school. Arizona will soon experience blazing temperatures and these kids will need shelter, as well as meals that are not provided during the school year. These kids need to eat and have a place to sleep on the weekends too. Remember, “Only you can help our local homeless children!”

Come and show your car in support of local home-less youth. Registration is just $10. Auto entries will be judged for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies. Included in the festivities is a raffle for a Phoenix Suns basketball, autographed by Channing Frye with Certificate of Authenticity. Local businesses of all types are invited to set up booths for a nominal fee of $10. Enjoy music, feast on scrumptious food at Augie’s, and mingle among fantastic car

show entries with all proceeds benefiting local homeless youth. Donations of food, clothing and non-perishable items will be graciously accepted. For more information, contact Elizabeth Ridenbaugh of the Homeless Youth Challenge at 623-313-8336 or email her at [email protected].

The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club reminds us that the realization of approxi-mately 3,500 homeless high school students just in the West Valley is startling. “These kids need our attention; more importantly, they need our help so they can go to school with-out feeling hungry and have a warm place to sleep at night.” So far, over $12,000 of in-kind donations and cash have come from Summit

Community Church, Kingdom of the Valley Church, Larry Miller Toyota, Shultz Manufacturing, Premier Vending, Wal-Mart Distribution Center, US Bank, Walgreens, City of Goodyear, Estrella Mountain Ranch community, McDonald’s Corp, Elizabeth Ridenbaugh (through independent events with Rotary) and many, many individual donations.

Mark your calendars for a visit to the parking lot in front of Augie’s Sports Grill on Saturday, June 12, so you can come out and support this great cause along with Goodyear White

Tanks Rotary Club.

“Only you can help our local homeless children”

At the tender age of 12, Hanna Atkins, Westar Elementary seventh grader, has won the 1st Tee of Phoenix “Masters Tournament” at the Aguila Golf Course in late April. Her score for the 9-hole event was 29 which included two birdies and a tie for 1st place with the boys in the 11-17 year old range. “I just kept saying to myself, focus-focus, it’s not over till it’s over,” she reminded herself. Hanna’s competition in the tournament included players who ranged in age from 11 to 17 years old. Most surprising to the elementary school student, in regards to her play that April day, was the fact that she beat a 17 year old that she has looked up to for a number of years. “I have dreamed of beating my competi-tion, but didn’t think that I was good enough,” says Hanna.

Hanna recalls feeling anxious before the tournament began because she had just gone to a golf event called the “Golf Fest” at the Raven Golf Course prior to the onset of the tournament. “I was worried about how the distractions would affect my game,” she remembers. Another factor adding to Hanna’s anxiety was the fact that she and her coach had changed a few things about her swing and Hanna hoped that she

hanna atkins age 12 wins masters golf tournament

wouldn’t become mixed up between the “old” swing and the “new” swing. She managed to adapt elements of both and made it work to her advantage. To pre-pare for the event, Hanna gets herself “psyched up” for competition by arriving two hours early in order to warm up by hitting over one-hundred balls. Then, it’s all business and the 12-year-old states that she strategically puts on her “game face.” This time, with the great coaching from instructor Paul Smith, who works with accelerated high school golf teams, Hanna would demonstrate how she grasped the hard work of fixing a few things about her golf game to steal the 1st place title. By the second hole of the tournament, Hanna admits she was having a great game! “It was a par three and I birdied it,” she remembers.

This month is packed with tournaments for the pre-teen. She and her coach continue to perfect each aspect of her game. There’s the Jr. LPGA and the Desert Mirage Junior Open, the Jr. LPGA mid-season and the Father-Daughter tournament, the Tucson City Championship and don’t forget the Summer Sizzler Tournament. Somehow in-between all of the tournaments and golf practices, Hanna will squeeze in her own birthday celebration, some friends’ birthday parties and some relaxing time at home with her family. Best wishes, Hanna, for a suc-cessful tournament season this summer!


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ery and returned with impressive statistics for the Wolves. Samantha Johnson dominated at first base, and CJ Broadbent brought a powerful bat, including back to back homeruns to boost her confidence as well as her statistics.

The team had plenty of injury setbacks to overcome early on during the season. Kasia Smith started out early this spring with wrist injuries, while a deep shin bruise suffered by catcher, Tatum Reedy, obtained during the Payson tournament, took several weeks to recover from, before she returned to her

position with full strength. Lenora Brafford was sidelined early in the season when she suffered a broken ankle, halting her excellent job at the plate, and her transformation from outfield to short stop. “In all of these cases, players had to step-up at key times during the season and play other positions and work even harder to obtain our wins,” said Coach Brunghardt. Each and every game, every player on the team was ready to fill someone else’s shoes (cleats), if necessary.

At the time of press, the Estrella High School Varsity Softball Team had concluded an undefeated regular season and earned their second con-secutive title as Regional Champions.

An impressive record of regular season and regional tournament play, 20-0 sets the standard for back to back Regional Championship status for the Estrella Foothills High School Girl’s Varsity Softball Team. “We have truly had a remarkable season, going beyond the expectations of many,” stated Head Coach, Rick Brungardt. He added, “This is truly one of the finest groups of young ladies that I have ever coached.”

In reflection of the recently completed season, Coach Brungardt recalled that Sedona was probably the team that set the biggest challenge for his team. He also remembered the realization that opponents like Desert Edge and Buckeye Union High School, both Division 4A schools, would also present a challenge to the Lady Wolves. “We knew we would have to play our best to get the job done against these opponents….and we did.”

Standouts this season included the pitcher/catcher core, Kasia Smith and Tatum Reedy, who provided the confidence that Coach Brungardt and Assistant Coach, Monica Godfrey, were looking for to light up the score-board, game after game. Many others added to the runs, inning after inning, including Junior, Danielle Silverstein, who returned this season after suffer-ing a traumatic injury last season. Danielle has made a remarkable recov-

the century plant angie Baca/tim gibbons

Three year Estrella residents, Angie Baca and Tim Gibbons, share the bloom of their recently sprout-ed Century Plant. The new plant, brought in by landscapers, has been making amazing transformations. After seeing the spike and growth which evolved to its current status in just four short days, Angie got online and found out some information on the beautiful bloom. She found that the flower spike grows at an incredible rate of 5-6 inches per day and reaches heights of 30 to 35 feet, peaking quickly. As reported by longwoodgardens.org, the amazing Century Plant’s legend confirms that it takes the native Agave Americana one hundred years between blooms. Plants in cultivation can bloom quicker. The century plant uses all of its energy to produce the once in a lifetime bloom.

new weight watchers group forming

It’s bikini weather! If your midline needs a bit of transformation for this swim season, consider a newly formed 10-week Weight Watcher’s session, forming at the Starpointe Residents Club. The first informational meeting is scheduled for June 3 at 6 pm in the gallery room, followed by a 10-week prepaid series beginning June 10. Weigh in on the 10th is set for 6 pm with a meeting beginning at 6:30 pm that evening. For more information on the Weight Watchers program, call 602-248-0314. It’s never too late to join Weight Watchers.

goodyear in actiOn is growing!

Goodyear in ACTION has new sponsoring business members, board members, and committee volunteers. This means we’ll be having more fun events to help promote, educate, and motivate residents toward living healthier lifestyles.If you would like to get involved or donate your time or services, send us a note at [email protected]. Thank you for your continued interest and support of Goodyear In ACTION!

westar girl’s softball and westar Boy’s Baseball teams grab District titles

Heartfelt congratulations to Westar’s coaches, players, and parents of our newly crowned District Champion teams! Both the Westar Girl’s Softball and the Westar Boy’s Baseball teams clinched the District Titles! What an awesome way to finish the season and school year. Way to go!

Back to Back regional champions

estrella foothills high school girl’s softball team finishes with a flawless season

goodyear in actiOn leaders pictured: goodyear in actiOn’s Brenda Bernardi,

Jeff stokes, Jennifer Barber, Betsy rice, greg mcintyre and anton pratt.


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Big changes are being implemented for the refrigerants in heating and cooling equipment. Beginning January 1, 2010, all of the world’s manufac-turers of cooling and heating systems will be using 100% of the refrigerant called R-410A to replace the refrigerant commonly used up to this point called R-22. Manufacturers are able to sell any equipment they have created before January 2010 with R-22 until their inventories are depleted. After that, all equipment installed will have to use R-410A refrigerant. This change will have an economic impact in the form of increased costs for consumers.

A change was set in motion in 1987 when the “Montreal Protocol of 1987” was established. Known formally as the Montreal Protocol on Substances That Deplete the Ozone Layer, it is an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of a num-ber of substances believed to be responsible for ozone depletion. The treaty was opened for signature on September 16, 1987, and has undergone seven revisions. It is believed that if the international agreement is adhered to, the ozone layer is expected to recover by 2050. It has been signed by 196 states/countries worldwide.

Facts vs. Myths• The refrigerant R-22 has been put in air conditioners and heat pump

systems since 1960. It is being phased out because of the “Montreal Protocol 1987”. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, R-22 is a greenhouse gas, the manufacturer of which results in a by-product that contributes significantly to global warming.

• The production of R-22 refrigerant is expected to be phased out of production by 2020. This year alone, production of this refrigerant is expected to be reduced by 47% and by 85% by 2015.

• The new refrigerant, R-410A, is designed and constructed to be used for R-410A systems and R-22 systems cannot be retrofitted to operate with R-410A.

• R-410A is a blend of two gases that operates at significantly higher pressures.

• R-410A requires special cylinders, gauges and recovery equipment.

• R-410A leaks generally result in the loss of one of the blended gases and not the other. This means if there is a leak in a system, the remain-ing gas that turns to liquid will have to be removed and destroyed. It will then have to be replaced with fresh R-410A. This is different than what happened with R-22 – if gas was lost then adding a “charge and topping it off ” was a common practice.

What does this mean for repairs? It depends on whether the repair is R-22 or R-410A

• If service or repair of an R-22 system requires the addition of R-22, as long as it is available, these repairs will be able to be made. Due to the decrease in supply of R-22 over the next 10 years, this will result in a cost increase. This increased cost will necessarily have to be passed along to the consumer.

• If R-410A equipment develops a leak requiring repair, this will result in the need to completely remove any remaining refrigerant, have it destroyed and put all new refrigerant into the system. This is because

when this blended gas leaks, there is a portion that is gaseous and another portion that is liquid. When there is a leak it causes the refrigerant to separate and the gas portion to leak out leaving the liq-uid portion. This means that the integrity of the refrigerant has been destroyed and must be replaced.

What does this mean for installation of new equipment? If you have an R-22 split system, where the outdoor condensing unit

needs to be replaced:

• It will no longer be possible to just replace the outdoor condensing unit alone, unless there is some pre-January 2010 R-22 equipment inventory available.

• Based upon the information AirNow has obtained, Goodman is the only manufacturer that still has R-22 equipment available in its Phoenix area warehouses. It is projected that their inventory may only last until June of this year.

• If R-22 equipment is no longer available and you need an outdoor condensing unit, then you will have to replace the outdoor condensing unit as well as the indoor coil or air handler with equipment designed to operate with R-410A equipment. (In some instances, if the indoor coil is only a couple of years old on an R-22 system, it may not be necessary to change the coil or air handler.)

• The increased cost for equipment replacement could be as low as $600 to $2200 depending upon the style and size of the unit.

The Good News• UPGRADE NOW: While supplies last, you could upgrade your

system with an R-22 outdoor condensing unit for a split system. The national average for the life span of a heating and cooling system is 19 years. In Arizona, it is 12. You may want to consider replacement now if your unit is between 12 and 19 years old.

• LINESETS: We can reuse the line set of an R-22 unit if it is in good condition by flushing it out with a special cleaner and there are not any oil traps within it. A myth out there is that we have to change the line set. Replacing the line set can cost anywhere from $477 to $890.

• AIR HANDLERS: If your air-handler fails on an R-22 system, the good news is that new air handlers and their coils are designed to operate with either R-22 or R-410A refrigerant.

Have questions? Consider an internet search on “Montreal Protocol of 1987” or visit the environmental protection agency website at www.epa.gov.

The World of Cooling & Heating is Changingsubmitted by estrella resident, lynn munier, Owner of airnow cooling & heating- helping neighbors become more informed customers

r-22 the mOst cOmmOn refrigerant is being Phased Out!


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Threshold Student Ministries exists to encourage and equip high school students here in Estrella with a solid foundation. The meat and potatoes of Threshold are discipleship of the students and helping them learn to live in this world as solid, well-rounded and productive members of society. We strive to help them mature and grow through the tough teen years and we have a lot of good clean fun while learning straight from the Bible. The students are involved in the planning and leadership of Threshold on a day-to-day basis. They create lifelong friendships with the people around them. Family is a high priority in Threshold and we want to come alongside the parents and help them with the struggles they face with their teens as they grow through this sometimes awkward stage in their life.

Our gathering is on Sunday evenings from 6 to 8:30 here at Estrella Mountain Church in the main auditorium. We begin with games and live music from our all student band ‘16 Minutes of Fame.’ We then have a mes-sage delivered by one of our leaders followed by breakout sessions where students have the opportunity to process and share their struggles and suc-cesses. Throughout the week, we have small groups (PODs) that meet, as well as monthly fun-filled group events. Our most recent event was a trip to play broomball at Arcadia Ice Arena in Phoenix.

Summer Camp is coming up July 23-25, 2010. All jr. high and high school students are welcome and encouraged to come. Parents, if you want to send your student to a place where they are safe, Threshold is the perfect place for them. Opportunities are opening up for students to begin part-nering with the City of Goodyear and Avondale to do volunteer work in the community and contribute to the lives of teens in and around Estrella Mountain Ranch.

We look forward to seeing you and getting to know you better. Stop by any time or call the church office for more information at 623-386-0300.

threshold student ministries at estrella mountain church

painting a Door

Local Resident and Business Partner, Francis Carde of Estrella Household Handyman Shares Tips about Painting

“Painting a door can be quite a chore and can be quite tedious. You might start with one side, wait for drying and then flip the door to the opposite side for painting and edge work.” With a little research and a whole lot of experience, Household Handyman has come up with the fol-lowing tips to help you with your door-painting project.

First, remove door from frame, tack a nail in the center of the top and bottom edges of the door. Then set the nails in notches cut into the top of sawhorses and paint one side. Rotate the door and paint the opposite side. “This technique has proven to be a real time saver,” says the local business owner.

Cleaning up paint brushes following your paint project can also be a breeze. Simply fill a plastic jar (like an empty baby wipes container) with paint thinner. Next, stick the handle through the expansion slit in the top of the plastic container, allowing the bristles to soak in the jar, while suspended, without allowing the brush to touch the bottom of the jar. The hole grips the handle firmly, keeping the brush suspended, and keeping the thinner from evaporating as quickly.

Estrella Household Handyman, LLC has been serving Estrella resi-dents since 2003. “Our customers have been very supportive and loyal,” says Francis Carde. In the spirit of mutual support, Household Handyman offers these painting tips for the fathers in our community. If you need assistance with household services, call Francis at 623-670-2462 or email [email protected].

family golf program at the golf club of estrella

This season, junior golfers play for FREE after 3 pm when accompanied by an adult golfer at the Golf Club of Estrella. Each junior will also receive a complimentary set of Callaway rental clubs to use during each round of golf. This offer is based on availability and junior golfers are defined as golfers 15 years of age and younger. Call the club at 623-386-2600 to book a round on the house!

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solicitors in estrella

There has been a recent rise in the number of door-to-door solicitors/ice cream trucks in our community. The following is provided in response to the many questions that the Community Services Office has received. Per city code, licensed solicitors are allowed in our community between the hours of 8 am and 9 pm. There is no way of knowing if the solicitor at your door is licensed or not, unless you ask them. Please, always make sure to check out workers and get valid references before having work done at your home or on your property. Keep in mind that religious groups and Boy/Girl Scout groups do not need any kind of permit. Also, permits for Ice Cream Trucks are usually located on the back window of the vehicle. If in doubt, or if the hour doesn’t seem appropriate for door-to-door contact, the choice is yours to open your door to strangers. You may contact Community Patrol at 602-329-0462 if you would like them to follow-up with a solicitor.

a night to help our homeless children

The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club recently teamed up with the Goddard School and the City of Goodyear to bring food and clothing to local homeless youth. Several busi-nesses stepped up to support the effort. A flat screen TV was donated by Schultz Manufacturing for a Movie Night raffle. The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club hosted “A Night to Help our Homeless Children” provid-ing 40 volunteers. Personal Gourmet Chef, Chris Cascio, served up some delicious crab, stuffed shrimp, wings, chicken and crab puffs. Walgreens of Estrella/Pebble Creek Parkway donated water and sold raffle tickets for gift certificates. Other prizes included services from David Gerard Salon. MidFirst Bank brought their mobile coin machine and matched donations up to $1,000. All together approximately $3,500 was raised for the home-less youth. See our cover story for an additional opportunity to help young homeless people gain food and shelter for the summer months.

candidate for Justice of the peace submitted by Jeff fine

Greetings to my fellow Southwest Valley neighbors in Estrella. My name is Jeff Fine and I am a candidate for Justice of the Peace in 2010. I was raised in the West Valley and have lived here for nearly four decades. I have also spent over two decades serving my West Valley neighbors as a court administra-tor, judicial officer, law enforcement officer, and military member stationed at Luke Air Force Base. For the last13 years, I have led judicial branch operations for the City of Goodyear, one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. My efforts to improve courts include: state and local committee involvement; interaction with community and government leaders; and teaching court issues. In these roles I have interacted on nearly every issue of concern to local courts and acted consistently to improve their efficiency, effectiveness, and service. I believe courts should provide fair, competent, professional, and prompt service that is accessible and easily understood. I also believe that judges have a duty to promote awareness of the role that courts have and the services they provide. My actions as a servant of the judicial branch reflect these values and my desire to continue in these efforts as your Justice of the Peace. I would be honored to hear any comments you may have about the courts and the elected position of Estrella Mountain Justice of the Peace. Please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected].

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every friday8:30 to 10 amgallery 1, 2 & 3

Our resident coffee social is a great way to get to know the residents of estrella over cof-fee, and a continental breakfast. please join us every friday from 8:30 am – 10 am. this is a time for you to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.

saturDaY, June 5

Pirate day at the Yacht club

saturday, June 54 pm until sundown

captain One shoe needs your help on saturday, June 5. Bring your families down to the Yacht club for a fun filled day of pirate fun. the day will include food, boat races, a treasure hunt, and much more. the cost will be $5 per person (with a cap of $25 per fam-ily). this event will start at 4 pm and go until sundown. please sign up for this event at the starpointe. for questions and information, please contact Jeff Beuthin, Yacht club coordinator at 623-386-3411.

saturDaY, June 12

wii tournament

saturday, June 124 pmstarpointe Youth club

attention all gamers!! cost is $5 per person (teams of 4), which includes hot dog or hamburger, chips, drink and entrance fee. participants must have a valid estrella i.D. on date of event along with a signed parental permission form for anyone under the age of 18. guests are welcome for $6 and must be accompanied by an estrella resident. registration starts at 4pm and the event starts at 5pm. space is limited. please rsvp and turn in signed permission slip by thursday, June 11.

mOnDaY, June 14

Papa John’s trivia night

monday, June 14 6:30 pmgallery 2 & 3

put on that thinking cap, study your “Bathroom reader”, and get your team together for this month’s live trivia night. there are three reg-ular rounds and a speed round. $5 per person, up to 4 people per team. papa John’s pizza, water, soda, and coffee will be provided. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be handed out. congratulations to our winning teams, 1st place – wicked good, 2nd place – Just guessing, and 3rd place – 4 einsteins!!! great Job! please rsvp at starpointe.

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cocktails & conversation

saturday, June 19starpointe patio6 pm to 8 pm

meet your neighbors and socialize, while taking part in light appetizers, signature drinks, beer, and wine (water, soda, and coffee will also be available). the cost to join us for this fun filled evening is only $10 per person. Our signature drinks for June are the “June Bug” and whiskey sour. sign up at starpointe by June 16th!

friDaY, June 18

texas hold ‘em

friday, June 18starpointearrive by 5:45 pm

Don’t miss out on poker at the starpointe! sign up today! Buy-in is $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents, to be paid at the door. please note that those who rsvp at least 48 hours before the start of the tournament and arrive by 5:45 pm will receive a 500 additional chip bonus to their starting stack of 2500. there will be the opportunity for players to have “side games” after falling out of the tournament. players must rsvp to mark at [email protected].

thursDaY, June 24

social bingo

thursday, June 246 pmgallery 2 & 3

B.i.n.g.O!! starpointe will be hosting Bingo night “potluck” style; bring your favorite dish and share with fellow residents. water, soda, and coffee will be provided. Bingo games will start promptly at 6:30 pm. cost is $5 a card for 10 rounds (additional cards are $5). children are welcome, however, you must be 21 to play and win. we had some big winners last month, be sure to come out and test your luck at BingO!!

saturDaY, June 26

movie night

saturday, June 268 pm, lower terrace

estrella will be hosting another movie night. movie night will feature “the tooth fairy”. Bring your family, chairs, and blankets and enjoy the movie!! concession stand will be open for business.

saturDaY, JulY 3

estrella’s independence day Parade & Pool bash

saturday, July 3, 9 am

Do you enjoy life, liberty and the pursuit of hap-piness right in your own backyard? if so, then join the fun this independence Day at starpointe. get out your flags, crepe paper, garland, and anything red, white, & blue! it’s time to decorate your stroll-ers, wagons, and yourselves! we will celebrate as we ride scooters, bikes, roller blades, or walk around north lake! let’s show our families the fun of a good ol’ fashioned hometown parade! spectators are welcome, too! the more the merrier! the parade will begin and end at starpointe residents club. Be ready to go at 9 am followed by the starsplash waterpark Bash starting at 11 am. we will have a DJ, games, crafts, and more. please visit www.lifeinestrella.com for more information.

donate Your leftover garage sale itemsif you have any leftover items from april’s community garage sale, please consider donating to starpointe’s Youth center and preschooner club. we are always looking for toys, video games, stuffed animals, and any other items you think might benefit the children and teens of estrella. items can be dropped off in the starpointe lobby.

Yacht club social

Yacht club socials will be suspended for the months of June, July, and august, and will resume in september! hope to see you there!


estrella

hOa bulletin board

community services Office hours:

Mon.–Fri. 8am–5pm. Open Sats 8am-3pm.

Tel: 623-386-1112 Fax: 623-386-5788 After Hours HOA contact number 1-800-274-3165

starpointe residents club

17665 West Elliot Rd, Goodyear, AZ 85338, 623-386-1949

Operating Hours:

Mon.–Th. 5:30am–9pm, Fri. 5:30am–8pmSat. 8am–7pm, Sun. 10am–7pm

Youth Club Hours:Mon.-Fri. 1pm-8pmSat.and Sun. 1pm-6pm

Yacht club hours

Monday-ClosedTuesday-Friday 2-7pmSaturday and Sunday 10am-7pm

community Patrol’s Phone number

602-329-0462. 10pm - 4am (7 days a week)

estrella managementEstrella is professionally managed by Capital Consultant Mgmt. Corp. (CCMC)

Estrella Management Team Community Manager: Jerry Evans

Facilities Director: Scott McVay

Administrative Coordinator: Sharon Thunstedt

Administrative Coordinator: Dawn Waterfield

Administrative Associate: Tammy Campbell

Compliance Director: Jodi Matlock

VCA Compliance Coordinator: Amy Helms:

Design Review Coordinator: Jodi Matlock

Recreation Director: Jenna Zietzke

Recreation Coordinator: Lisa Sowada

Lifestyle Coordinator: Tara Shermerhorn

Yacht Club Coordinator: Jeff Beuthin

assessment billing address:

Payment Processing Center

c/o CCMC-Western Region

PO Box 105260

Atlanta, GA 30348-5260 or pay online at www.ccmcnet.com.

community association board members:

Estrella Joint Committee (EJC) Developer Appointed Board Members: Alper Adli, David Prescott, Pete Tieche, Lesle Sweeney

Estrella Community Association (ECA) Developer Appointed Board Members: Alper Adli, Lesle Sweeney, David Prescott

Resident Elected Board Members: Freeda Seltzer and Raquel Llivina

Villages at EMR Community Association (VCA) Developer Appointed Board Members: Alper Adli, Pete Teiche, Lesle Sweeney

Resident Elected Board Members: Dennis Brungardt and Scott McCarthy

hOa contact

ECA Board Candidatesthe estrella community association will be

electing two residents to the Board of Directors. the election will occur in september with results announced at the annual meeting scheduled for september. the nominating committee is seek-ing residents wishing to serve on the Board. the committee must provide a slate of candidates to the Board by the June meetings. if you are inter-ested in serving on the Board, please complete the application online at www.lifeinestrella.com located in the Document library or stop by the community services Office by monday, June 21.

Need a Mailbox Key?have you moved or lost your mailbox key?

if your mailbox is plain grey, the goodyear post Office must be contacted for this service. however, if your mailbox has a decorative border, then the community services Office can change the locks for you. the cost to replace your keys is $35. Just provide us with your name, address, and phone number. for questions, call 623-386-1112.

Estrella Residents Plan A New

Travel Clubseveral estrella residents are starting a travel

club which will meet at 2 pm on the first thursday of every month at the starpointe residents club. if you are interested, please plan to join us on June 3rd. where have you traveled? where would you like to go next? all ideas are welcome. the goal is to get ideas, travel with friends, and save money. some of us have memberships which will provide discounts to all participants. we could schedule a bus trip for utah/arizona, go on an ocean cruise, and travel by river on a barge with bicycles, in the usa or overseas. there are endless possibilities. if inter-ested, please email, [email protected].

Annual Meeting this year, the annual residents meeting will

be held on wednesday, september 22 at estrella foothills high school for both associations. save this date and plan to attend.

with warm temperatures settling in around the valley, it is time to turn your irrigation system back on from its winter break. Before turning your system on for the spring and summer months, you need to test it to make sure your plants are being watered effec-tively and water is not being wasted. this not only results in water savings, but money saved as well. here are some helpful tips to assist you in achieving a successful start up of your irrigation system:

1. first, inspect your irrigation system by turning the system on and walking around your yard. make sure water is only being used to water plants and not creating wet spots where plants are not. if you see water leaving the system where no plant is present, you may be able to solve the problem by plugging the ¼” irrigation drip tube. the appropriate plugs are available at any hardware store. also, check the location of drip emitters. position emitters to supply water to the entire root zone, which is typically about 50% larger than the top of the plant. if plants are on a slope, make sure to position the emitter on the high side of the root ball to take advantage of the water flowing downhill.

2. if you have turf, make sure sprinkler heads pop-up and are not stuck in the ground. You should also check to see that heads are pointed in the right direc-tion and are spraying the intended pattern. nozzles can become clogged by sand, rocks or other debris which you may be able to clean out with a screw-driver or pocketknife.

3. Once you have checked that the water delivery system is functioning correctly, move on to your irri-gation controller. sometimes, power failures or other factors can cause the controller to return to a default

schedule. if needed, reset the controller and enter a sched-ule appropriate for the needs of your landscape. You can use the interactive tools at www.wateruseitwisely.com to determine how often and how long the various stations on your controller should run.

4. finally, do a reality check. You want to make sure moisture from your irrigation system is actu-ally reaching the root zone of your plants. to test the depth the water is reaching, use a long screw-driver, piece of rebar or purchase a soil probe. a screwdriver will move easily through most soil when it is wet, but will stop when it reaches dry soil.

as the weather and other factors change, you will need to adjust your watering frequency, days and run time. it is important to adjust your water-ing schedule monthly to account for temperature and moisture changes in the environment. after it rains, turn your irrigation system off completely. monitor soil moisture and carefully observe the condition of your plants and turf before turning the system on again.

there are also a number of resources on the internet that can help you find information on how to maintain your plants and irrigation system. the weather channel (www.weather.com ) has an excellent website with watering information. if you have other questions regarding your own landscape, a great reference is available through the university of arizona, cooperative extension website at http://www.ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/garden/.

Information on Irrigation SystemsDlc resources, Your common area landscapers

Town Hall Meetingplan on attending the second of four town hall meetings which will be

held wednesday, June 23, 2010, 6:30 pm, at the starpointe residents club. this meeting was created in an effort to facilitate more open communica-tion between the homeowners association, the developer, and residents of estrella. the town hall meeting will have an agenda of several topics revolving around current community issues of interest to most residents. further, this meeting will host an Open forum where residents will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the homeowners association and the developer on matters that may not have been included as topics on the agenda. please note the change in date.


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8:15-9:15amZumba Exp. (S. Miller)

9:30–10:30am Cardio Splash (Kim Hopkins)

3:30-4:20pmKarate 4-7 (Kevin Bench)

9:30–10:20am Yoga (Linda Jojola)

3:30–4:20pm Karate 4–7 (Kevin Bench)


9:30–10:30am Ballet I (Linda Purdy)

4:00 - 4:50pmBelly Dancing (Epheli)

4:30-5:20pmKarate 7-12 (Kevin Bench)


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6:00–6:50pm Yoga (Linda Jojola)

6:00-6:50pm Ballet I (Linda Purdy)

11:15am–12:15pm Pre-Ballet (Linda Purdy)

6:30–7:20pm Cardio Splash (Kim Hopkins)

7:00-7:50pmPilates (Carla Walters)

4:45-6:00pm Ballet II (Linda Purdy)

7:00-8:00pmZumba

12:15–1:20pm Ballet II (Linda Purdy)

7:00–7:50pm Step & Pump (Linda Jojola)

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weeklY events

nothing this week

weeklY events

adult men’s

Basketball 7pm

estrella mountain elementary school,

leroy Baca at 623-388-4047

Bridge, 1–4pm

contact carl Deierling 623-386-6641 or

cookie wallis 623-398-8695

weeklY events

nothing this week

weeklY events

playgroup, 9:30–11:30am

contact nicole Yontz

602-400-8373

poker/games, 2pm contact al wolfson

623-328-0118

Beginning Bridge, 6pm contact carl

Deierling at 623-386-6641

weeklY events

games, games,

games 6pm

alcoholics

anonymous

7pm, estrella mtn. church, rm 202.

contact Jerry r, 408-505-1326

weight watchers 6pm

weeklY events

resident coffee

social 8:30–10am

weeklY events

adult golf clinic, 8am

golf club of estrella 623-386-2600

1craft & stuff

9am

social committee

meeting 6pm

2

ladies of the lake1pm

3estrella travel club

2pm

camera club7pm

4 5

6 7 8 Quiddler

1pm

emr Business

Owner network7pm

9estrella Book club

10am

voting member

committee meeting6:30pm

10craft & stuff

9am

11Yacht club social

7pm

12car club

9am

wii tournament4pm

13 14scrapbooking

10am

trivia6:30pm

15craft & stuff

9am

lazy Boy galleries

Design seminar 6:30pm

16camera club

7pm

17solar eco energy -

free solar seminar10am

18texas hold’em

6pm

19cocktails &

conversations6pm

20scrapbooking

10am

21

22emr Business

Owner network8am

23town hall meeting

6:30pm

24craft & stuff

9am

Bingo6pm

25 26

27 28Bunco6pm

29 30

30 31

June 2010

classes, clubs, meetingsstarpointe residents club program

please nOte: events take place at starpointe residents club unless otherwise noted. for all starpointe events, please call 623-386-1949. please see www.lifeinestrella.com for a comprehensive calendar of events and to be

included in reminders/changes related to upcoming events.


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The Feliciano family recently moved back to Arizona, after living near a Newland community called Mira Bay in Ruskin, Florida. This family has also lived in the states of Michigan, Ohio and New York. Shi admits that she is thrilled that her hus-band, Javier, a Regional HR Manager with PepsiCo has a job that has enabled them to experience a variety of states, but which recently led them back to Arizona - the place they now call home. The Felicianos have settled, this time, in the Fairways and they couldn’t be happier. Shi is a nearly-native Arizonan. She moved to the Valley of the Sun at just five years old. She loves the numerous days of sunshine that this state affords us and even admits to being fond of Arizona’s summer heat. Her hubby, Javier, has roots and fam-ily back in Florida, making visit swaps with family between the two states, lots of fun.

The Felicianos’ home in the Fairways includes a backyard swimming pool, and while Javier and the kids, Grace and Zeke, love splashing around in the pool all summer long, Shi refers to herself as more of a swimming observer, a lounger of sorts, who relaxes by curling-up poolside with a good book. She recently read the entire Twilight series (twice) and also enjoys fiction books by her favorite author, Janet Evanovich. Shi has been a stay-at-home mom for the past 7 ½ years. She graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in French and is an Army Veteran.

Javier’s swimming has a serious side. Besides splashing around in the backyard pool with the kids, the Michigan State graduate also recently par-ticipated in a three-person relay triathlon. In the winter months, you’ll find Javier swimming the lap pool at the Starpointe Residents Club.

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Grace, a first grader at Westar elementary shares a bit of the same passions of both mom and dad. She divides her favorite past-times equally, by either burying herself in a good book or splashing about in the backyard pool. Grace’s list of most recent accomplishments includes playing a chameleon in last summer’s play, “Robinson Crusoe,” at Westar Elementary School. Little Zeke, who is just five years old, considers himself the comedian of the family. He announced that he has changed his name to “Mouth,” which represents a character from the classic movie “The Goonies.” He and his sister, Grace, recently took a six-week course in perfor-

mance arts with the City of Goodyear and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Zeke will start kindergarten next fall at Westar Elementary School.

Shi gets involved in the community by playing Bunco at Starpointe and Bingo with two great groups of friends. As a family, the Felicianos have recently enjoyed special events such as Mary Poppins at Gammage Auditorium, The Harlem Globetrotters and Keith Urban at Jobing.com Arena.

When the Felicianos don’t have their noses in a book or their fins in the pool, you might find them playing an X-box 360 game in their basement, which houses a perfect space for summer family games. After school lets out for vacation, the Felicianos will be venturing to Spokane, Washington to visit family and they’re seriously considering taking their very first cruise. You might recognize Javier and Shi as recent winners at Casino Night’s Silent Auction. They won a beautiful glass bowl made by local artist, Harmony Mendelow, and a trip to Mexico, which might accelerate their summer vacation plans.

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Recently, I was lucky enough to give a cooking class for a group of Girl Scout Cadets (ages 12 – 17). The group was fairly large (15 or 16 girls), and wanted to learn how to make something that could be individualized (especially the vegetarians in the bunch), as well as made by themselves at home. We decided on calzones with homemade pizza sauce for dipping. These recipes are simple and quick, and the girls were thrilled with their creations.

In keeping with the simple and quick theme, I had the girls use Rhodes frozen dough balls for their calzones. While pizza dough from scratch is very easy, it can be a bit time consuming. I also had the girls create their calzones without sauce, and then made sauce in which to dip their delicious pizza pastries.

the calzone and sauce recipes we used are below.

8 Rhodes Texas™ rolls (or 16 Rhodes Dinner Rolls), thawed but still cold

1/2 cup diced pepperoni

1, 2 1/4-ounce can sliced olives

1/2 cup chopped mushrooms

1/4 cup chopped green peppers

1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese

1 cup heated pizza sauce

1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped

2 tablespoon(s) garlic, minced

2 tablespoon(s) olive oil

1 15 oz. tomato sauce

1 6 oz. tomato paste

1 teaspoon(s) salt

flatten each roll into an 8-inch circle. combine ham, olives, mushrooms, green peppers, and cheese. place 1/4 cup ham mixture on each circle. fold dough over (like a turnover) and seal edges with a fork. place on a sprayed baking sheet. Bake at 350°f 20-25 minutes. serve with pizza sauce for dipping.

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2 teaspoon(s) oregano

2 teaspoon(s) basil

1/8 teaspoon(s) pepper

sauté onion & garlic in olive oil until tender.

stir in remaining ingredients.

simmer for 30 minutes, stir-ring occasionally.

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2 tablespoons olive oil

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1 1/4 teaspoons kosher or sea salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

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Joel Rolfe, DMD, Now Scheduling Patients, 623-327-0231, www.mountainranchdentistry.com. In the new Mountain Ranch Marketplace, 17650 W. Elliot Rd., Ste. A120 Good-year, AZ 85338

chilDcare & preschOOls gigglebeans

Loving environment for your little one while your away. Call 623-388-7408 or email [email protected].

discovery days child careDay Care with a little pre-school fun.. All ages, very flex-ible hours, including weekends and evenings, affordable rates. I strive to meet your individual needs. Please call 623-693-9600 or email me at [email protected]. Hope to be hearing from you soon.

grace’s day care servicesGRACE’S responsible and loving home care for infants. Full-time/part-time. Well established reputation in Estrella Mountain Ranch. Newborns to 3 years old. 623-693-3343.

little butterfly’s PreschoolLittle Butterflys Preschool is happy to offer new longer hours, new lower prices! Same Wonderful Program! Morning session and year round program. www.littlebutterflys.com 623-882-3757

cleaning servicesrandall carpet care

Quality, quick-drying steam extraction process. Carpet, upholstery and tile/grout cleaning. IICRC certified. EMR resident. John Randall, Owner, 623-734-3589.

eco maids 4 YouNeed help cleaning your home? Eco-friendly cleaning. Free estimates. An Estrella Mountain Ranch resident. Es-tablished business and references available upon request. 623-910-2202.

emr carpet ProsSteam Extraction Carpet Cleaning. Tile and Grout Cleaning. EMR resident. Call 602-621-6723.

dust bunnies housecleaning Servicing Estrella Mountain for 5 years. “Let your day off re-ally be your day Off”. Call 602-908-1519 (English Speaking)

Dentalgoodyear smiles dentistry

Paul Gebhart DDS & Associates. 781 S. Cotton Lane, Ste. 100, Goodyear. Call 623-882-3636 or visit www.GoodyearSmiles.com.

dr. Joshua hong, ddsSmile Artist, Dr. Joshua Hong. We create smiles with confi-dence! 750 N. Estrella Parkway, #10 Goodyear, AZ. Enjoy a true five-star experience right here in your own town. Call Karen at 623-925-8822 to schedule your complimentary consultation today!

Diningakai hana - authentic Japanese cuisine

Specializing in Sushi, with happy hours everyday. Discover authentic and creative Japanese cuisine. Visit our newest location in Goodyear. 623-935-3942 or www.sushiakaihana.com.

handyman Xtreme: estrella’s home repair specialists

All household repairs with free estimates and referral rewards. Call 602-773-1973 or email [email protected] for jobs done right.

mike’s irrigation and handyman servicesProfessional Irrigation Repairs, Installation, and Outdoor Lighting. $25.00 (hourly rate). (5) Year War-ranty on Commercial Grade Material. 623-340-4782 or email: [email protected].

paintingfauX/ murals/ decOrative Painting~

www.bellavilladesign.comOLD WORLD GLAZE, Textured WALLS, TORN PAPER, Metallic’s, Outdoor Murals, WALL ART, Trompe L’oeil, ,Sky Ceilings, CHILDREN”S ROOMS, Venetian Plaster, FAUX TILE. [email protected] or call (602)741-2663. Professional and efficient.

hOme services goodyear homewatch

We watch your home while you’re away. Contact us for a customized list of services. Debbie Hudson. 877-318-5351. [email protected].

cartridge world goodyear15605 W. Roosevelt St, Goodyear | 623.925.8877 | [email protected] High quality inkjet and laser printer cartridge refills at low prices. 100% Guaranteed. FREE delivery for qualifying orders.

insuranceamerican family insurance

Kathi roberts agencyAuto, Home, Business and Life - All Your Protection Under One Roof. Estrella Professional Center, 15565 W Roosevelt St, #101, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Office: 623-877-8700 Fax: 623-877-8800 or [email protected] Multi-line discounts available on both home and auto *** Hablamos Espanol***

lanDscape servicesgemstone landscape l.l.c.

EMR resident creating extended living areas for all to enjoy. Renovations, design, new installations. Need service? We can be there in hours not days. LIcensed, Bonded, Insured. Call Wayne 623-695-5338 or [email protected].

Quality Yard work by robertoLandscape installation and maintenance, professional yard clean up, sprinkler repair, weed removal and control, tree and shrub trimming and more. Call 623-255-7724 or e-mail at [email protected].

arizona success landscapeNew landscape service is licensed, bonded and insured offering weekly, monthly or one-time landscaping services, new design, irrigation installation, concrete and paver construction and more. Call Hector Lopez at 623-824-4117 or email [email protected].

legal servicesdivOrce, custOdY

All areas of Family Law. Law Offices of Laura Gillis. EMR Resident. Low, flat rates for EMR residents, free confidential consultations. Call 602-277-4736 (day), 623-455-8108 (nights/weekends).

music lessOns estrella rOcKs!!!

By Pro Guitarist Bob Adair. Lessons on electric and acoustic guitar. Call 623-703-8693..

petssue’s Pampered Pet sitting

Sue’s Pampered Pet Sitting provides quality in-your-home pet care while traveling, vacation or last minute plans. Visit www.suespamperedpetsitting.com for rates and services or call 623-414-0887.

financial servicesfarm bureau financial services

Farm Bureau Financial Services can help you protect what is most important to you. All insurance and security needs. Contact George Cuzalina, Career Agent and Estrella Resident at 623-925-0190.

money mattersIncome tax preparation at your home or office. EMR resident. Call Kevin Pantenberg, CFP, ATA 623-386-1924 or email [email protected].

sound advice financial PlanningI help business owners, professionals, retirees & widows create a steady stream of tax advantaged income they will not outlive. 7 year EMR resident. David Lesnick, CFP 623-412-9602, [email protected].

gift wrapping servicethat’s a wrap

Professional gift wrapping and custom gift baskets. All occasions: Birthdays, weddings, Christmas. EMR resident. Call LaVonne Diemer 602-373-9922 or email [email protected].

gOlfgolf club of estrella

11800 S. Golf Club Dr. | Goodyear | AZ | 85338 | 623-386-2600 www.estrellagolf.com Managed by Troon Golf®, the leader in upscale golf course management.

healthhealthy life family medicine

John Monroe, M.D., Board Certified in Family Medicine. Address: 750 N. Estrella Parkway, Suite 60 Goodyear, AZ 85338. Phone: 623-889-3477.

hOme DecOr & Designbetti’s custom sewing

Betti’s Custom Sewing at ready made prices. Experi-enced Seamstress, Betti Guenther 623-242-7877 for all of your indoor, outdoor and decorative sewing needs. No job is too small.

refresh the look of your home with redesign.Possibilities Redesign LLC, Marie Risheill, Interior Redesign Specialist, 623-594-6419, [email protected] Also offering Color Consultations, Real Estate Staging, Holiday Decorating.

hOme imprOvementelite shutters & blinds

Your one-stop shop for all your home improvement needs. 5251 N. Robson Blvd. Suite #3, Eloy AZ 85231. Call 480-203-8425 or visit www.eliteshuttersandblinds.com.

arizona carpet repairResidential and Commercial Carpet Repair and Restoration. Power Stretching, Patching, Water Dam-age, Carpet to Tile/Wood Transitions, Pet Damange. 623-826-9075. arizonacarpetrepair.com

garage DOOrs

avondale garage doors inc.We fix & replace Garage Doors & Openers. Same day service, 28 yrs exp, BBB, Lic, Bond and Ins. Visit us at www.AvondaleGarageDoors.com or call 623-693-8677 or email [email protected], we sell parts!

hanDYmandesired handyman

Estrella Mountain Ranch Resident. All types of home repairs and maintenance including electrical, plumbing, drywall, concrete, painting, lawn maintenance, pigeon control, roofing, etc. Free estimates. References avail-able. 623-910-5183.

phOtOgraphYany moment Photography

Any moment that makes your heart leap deserves to be treasured. Specializing in natural settings right here in EMR! Candids, portraits, special occasions...any moment! Call 623-326-5603 or visit www.anymomentphotography.com

cats candids, for all your photographic needsCapturing the moments that last a lifetime. 10% off when you mention this ad! Call Catherine at 623-203-4537 and visit www.catscandids.com.

pOOl & spa servicesimperial Pools & spa

Our family-owned business cares for your community! We specialize in pool maintenance and repairs - big or small. Call us for a worry-free pool or spa! 602-320-6517

Poolguy aZComplete weekly pool care. Superior service. I am happy to come to your home and meet with you personally. Please call me Today! “Scott The Poolguy” 623-986-1530.

XPress POOl serviceQuality, Affordable Service and Repairs. Monthly Service, Equipment Repairs/Sales, Acid Wash, Drain and Refill, Vacation Coverage. Visa/MasterCard. 15 Year Estrella Resident. Patrick Pace 623-853-6859

real estatestacia meeker & gilbert Jaramillo

RE/MAX Preferred Choice 623-693-0214, www.wesellazhomes.com.

full service real estate company Savage-Walker & Associates, for all your real estate needs! Do you need to buy, sell, rent? Need property management? Call Jennifer at 623-695-0383 email: [email protected]

west usa realty - goodyearThe right team for your real estate needs. Todd Kortright, Marin Sears, Terry Wilson and Rob Kortright. Call 623-474-5900, email [email protected] or visit www.HometownEstrella.com

shOppinggirlfriends designer boutique

in Historic Catlin Court, features a co-op of eleven women, eleven stores in one. Christian merchandise, unique cloth-ing, handmade and homeade items too. 7163 N.58th Dr., Glendale. 623-225-1298

spiritualestrella mountain church

“Turning Neighbors Into Forever Friends” with Sunday Worship Services - 9am and 10:45am weekly. Where: 10485 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, AZ. 623-386-0300.

stOragegoodyear self storage &

rv—u-haul dealer “Best Price in Town,” New State-of-the-art facility, RV Parking, Air Conditioned Units available, Moving/Packing Supplies, On-site Managers MC 85 & Litchfield Open 7 Days. Call 623-535-1811. www.goodyearselfstorage.com.

Palm gate rv & self storageWhere the customer comes 1ST. Air conditioned self stor-age with drive in bays. Covered RV parking with 24 hour access & amenities. Wine Storage, UPS Store on site. Moving Supplies & Notary Service. 14050 W. Van Buren, 623-535-9676, www.palmgatestorage.com.

tutOringindividualized One to One Private tutoring

Individualized private tutoring by credentialed teacher in Reading, Writing, Math, Aims Prep, etc. for Grades 1-5. Call Sue Montague at 623-536-7475 or email [email protected].

Do you have a story or article idea for My Hometown Estrella? Give our Editor, Kim Alvarado, a call at 800-497-1309 x705 or

[email protected]. We look forward to sharing your story with the community!


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business spotlight

An educational seminar is scheduled for Gallery #1 in the Starpointe Residents Club on Thursday, June 17th. Stop by between the hours of 10 am and 3 pm to view presentations and participate in a question/answer session, hosted by Solar Eco Energy.

It seems only natural that Michael Campbell, President of Solar Eco Energy, LLC would be eager to help his community save money. In fact, he’s dedicated to finding convenient methods to put Arizona’s 300 days of sunshine per year to work. With the sun’s unlimited energy source, why not take advantage of the low rate of energy in a solar environment? The time is now for transition. The time is here to protect and maintain our environment as we enjoy our desired standard of living. And, just at the right time, there is an abundance of financial incentives, combined with hefty rebate programs from local utility companies to make solar a wise and affordable solution.

Michael came to Arizona in 2003 to pursue a Master’s Degree in Construction Management at Arizona State University’s Fulton School of Engineering. He and his wife, Lois, made a visit to Estrella while Michael was in school, and then bought a home immediately after Michael finished earning his degree. The couple has enjoyed the Estrella community for over five years and now shares their home with two beautiful daughters, Samantha and Sydney.

Michael’s interest in the solar industry started when he lived in California during the “Energy Crisis,” where he became quite interested in renewable energy. He states, “I was absolutely fascinated with the tech-nology and promise of Photovoltaics (PV, Solar Electric). Drawing from both my engineering and finance background and understanding the prom-

ise that renewable energy, solar in particular, held as a viable solution to our insatiable energy appetite, I joined with several other like-minded individuals to found Solar Eco Energy.” While pursuing his passion, Michael and his team offer their clients an honest, high-quality product and service that truly enhances the quality of their lives.

For a free consultation, Solar Eco Energy takes the first step with a site visit and financial analysis. The initial visit includes discussion of the prop-erty owner’s goals, wants and needs. Then, after analyzing energy consump-tion patterns, Solar Eco Energy is able to provide proposals that maintain complete satisfaction for clients. Then it’s on to system design, utility, city and HOA approval before final inspection and customer education begins. The entire process takes approximately 12 weeks, with the bulk of this time-period going to technical approvals. The actual installation process typically takes just 4 or 5 days.

Surprisingly, customers can be refunded 50-75% of the entire cost of their systems from the utility company and government. “Going green is the key ‘feel-good’ benefit. By installing a 5 kilowatt system, a homeowner will offset over 138 tons of carbon emissions. That is equivalent to planting 2 ½ acres of trees or not driving nearly 500 thousand miles. By becoming power independent, both money and our environment will be saved.” Michael Campbell can be contacted at Solar Eco Energy, LLC at 602-312-1400 or [email protected].

solar eco energy, llc

Buying, Selling or just have questions?Call Stacia and Gilbert today

623.693.4299. direct

623.693.4299 www.WeSellAZHomes.com623.693.4299 www.WeSellAZHomes.comVisit our website for more information

PREFERRED CHOICE

West Valley Real Estate Group Presents….

As Estrella residents, Stacia and Gilbert are excited to provide you with their vast knowledge of this beautiful community, as well as the West Valley, including Goodyear, Surprise, Peoria, Glendale, Avondale, Litchfi eld Park and Buckeye. With more than 30 years of combined real estate experi-ence in the Phoenix metro’s West Valley real estate market, you can be assured a thorough, reliable, and informed approach to the purchase or sale of your home.

Experience the RE/MAX Advantage; Visit our New Location in June!

Stacia, Gilbert and their dedicated team are ready to help you now with your Real Estate goals.

Residential Resale:Selling? We are short sale certifi ed and have HAP experience to assist our military community. Call us for a con-fi dential, no obligation consultation that will help point you in a direction that is right for you

New Home Construction:We love to help our clients with the ins and outs of a new construction home. From available inventory to lot selection, standard features vs. optional upgrades, contract to closing, we are there to represent you! Call us to schedule a new home tour.

Custom Homesites:Featuring two amazing gated commu-nities in Estrella. Call us for pricing, incentives and details on the who, what, when, where and how of own-ing a spacious custom homesite and/or building a custom home.

Rentals:Looking for a rental? Want to lease your home? We can help. Call us for current rental inventory and/or details on our leasing program.

We are pleased to announce that our team will be moving into our new offi ce located at the new Mountain Ranch Marketplace at Estrella. It will be our pleasure to serve you at our new location with the same quality and service you have come to expect of us.

Representing Buyers and Sellers

Wow! With all the exciting activity in our beautiful community, “It’s A

New Day in Estrella” is certainly ringing very true. There’s plenty of new

construction to watch as it progresses from framing to the realities of

gorgeous homes full of fun and laughter. In fact, most of our neighborhoods

are seeing an increase in building – and that speaks volumes about the appeal

of the amazing lifestyle we get to enjoy here at Estrella every single day. With

all the new homes, there will be plenty of new folks to meet and greet and

welcome to all the amenities and benefits of life at Estrella. So keep an eye out

for your new neighbors. Before you know it they’ll be friends, golfing buddies,

and people you always wave to. Maybe they’ll arrive via our wonderfully scenic

new roads. Willis Road was recently completed. And Westar Drive will be

opening soon which means residents near “the end” will now have a shorter

drive to the South Lake Park and Golf Club of Estrella. It promises to be a

great summer and the pleasures of the good life just keep building. So relax

and enjoy! After all, you live in Estrella.

Contact Information

Information Center: (623) 386-1000

Starpointe Residents Club: (623) 386-1949

Yacht Club: (623) 386-3411

Golf Club of Estrella: (623) 386-2600

LifeInEstrella.com

At Estrella™ the Excitement Just Keeps Building!

*Homes in the Estrella community are constructed and sold by builders not affiliated with NNP III-Estrella Mountain Ranch, L.L.C, or Newland Communities, LLC, or Newland Communities, LLC’s affiliated companies (collectively, “Newland”). Newland does not guarantee or warrant the obligations of, or construction by, such builders, or the availability or pricing of homes. The promotions and/or incentives described above (collectively “Promotions”) are offered only by participating builders to homebuyers in the Estrella community and are sponsored exclusively by such builders, who are solely responsible for the Promotions’ content and operation. Newland has neither affiliation nor any obligations or liabilities relating to the Promotions. Void where prohibited. Contact the participating builders for further information about the Promotions. Access to, and use of, The Golf Club of Estrella is not included in the purchase of homes or homesites. Additional fees are required.

**William Ryan Homes is the sponsor of the incentive programs described above, and is solely responsible for the programs’ content and operation. The project owners and developer of the Estrella community, and their affiliates, have no responsibilities or liabilities relating to these programs. Contact William Ryan Homes for further information.

We invite you to discover Estrella – featuring 72-acres of lakes; the Starpointe Residents Club; 18-hole

championship golf course; two K-8 schools and one high school; parks, trails and open space; a collection of

distinctive builders and spectacular custom homesites. Visit www.estrellacommunity.com or contact the Estrella

Information Center at (623) 386-1000. Brokers welcome.*

Visit EstrellaTM Today

This month’s featured home builder is William Ryan Homes.

This exceptional builder has created three beautiful Estrella

communities: Ironwood Pointe at Mountain Ranch, Greenspointe

at Mountain Ranch and Serenity at Montecito. Each community

boasts a variety of home plans, each of which is customizable to

welcome your personalized touch. William Ryan’s philosophy of

“Customer Driven by Design” means your home will be a perfect

fit for your individualized needs and expectations. The company

is renowned for a commitment to quality and customer service

that is apparent throughout the entire homebuilding process. As

Jeff Thorson, Division President of William Ryan Homes Arizona

puts it, “We are excited to be part of this growing Master Planned

Community and look forward to continuing to deliver the

excellence we are known for to many new families.”

William Ryan Homes offer plans from 1450 sq. ft. to over 4300

sq. ft. with prices starting in the mid $100s. Stop in to the Sales

Center in Greenspointe or call 623.327.9901 for more information.**

June Builder of the Month – William Ryan Homes

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