My Hometown Estrella - March 2011

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in January, local resident, bethany King and five other vol-

unteers formed a group that taught nearly 2000 women

and children, in a distressed country, valuable skills that

would help save lives. her group of six traveled to one of

the oldest cities in india to combat the drowning deaths

that devastate the country each and every monsoon sea-

son. during their three week stay, the volunteers trained

locals to swim so that they might continue the instruction

within their own communities in order to save the lives of

the children of india for generations to come..

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from buying a house to giv-

ing it a good spring cleaning,

local residents and profession-

als share their tips on making

the most of your home.

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tips for house and home

college student volunteers in india

march 2011

cocktails & togas“well, the ides of march have come” and brought a toga party to estrella. dress

up in your best toga and enjoy wine and grapes on the patio of starpointe on

saturday, march 19 from 6 to 8 pm. we will dine on pizza and salad as Julius

caesar must have done in 44 b.c. the signature drinks this month are sangria and

the orange Julius caesar.

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estrella night at the phoenix coyotesdon’t blink or you’ll miss estrella family fun night with the phoenix

coyotes. purchase your tickets in advance online or at the starpointe

front desk, then head out to the Jobbing.com Arena march 26 to enjoy

an exciting match up of the coyotes and the sharks at 6 pm.

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local residents and profession-

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Got the Fever?

The brisk mornings of winter are quickly transforming into warm sunny afternoons, allowing colorful evening sunsets to linger a little longer on the southwest horizon with each passing day. It’s this time of year when we begin to experience a whispering nudge from Mother Nature. Her annual reminder to tackle clean-up tasks in and around the house suddenly becomes a part of the rite of spring. And have you noticed that spring cleaning produces personal benefits of replenished energy along with self-satis-faction that come from a spiffed up home and yard? That’s a plus for you and for the community.

This month My Hometown Estrella helps you ‘come clean’ with tips on where to begin and how to maintain organization in and around your home before the busy activities of summer fill our calendars. I’ve included some easy ‘recipes’ to make your own green-cleaning products. Enjoy pointers from neighborhood contribu-tors on ways to improve your home’s value, your parent-ing skills and even your real estate purchasing power. We’re introducing a “blooming” family in our Meet

Your Neighbor piece this month. Our cover story highlights a local humani-tarian who utilizes her gifts as a swim instructor to plant seeds of knowledge into a country where people are in desperate need.

With Earth Day just around the corner, I’m wondering if you have ideas to share about ways to promote a more eco-friendly environment. Have you recently arranged a carpool to

help combat those rising gasoline prices? Maybe you’re growing organic produce in your backyard. How has your lifestyle recently become more ‘green?’ I’d like to hear from you! And speaking of green, don’t forget to support local Girl Scout Troup #2150 by purchasing some of your favorite cookies in front of Safeway this month. Those sweet sales will help the girls with travel costs for an important trip they’ve got planned in the near future.

I hope you’ll find the following pages helpful, as My Hometown helps you outline top to bottom sprucing up. Make it a green, clean spring!

Kim AlVArAdo

editor’s corner

landscaping 13

family 15

house and home 15

community lifestyle

community news

on Your doorstep news & eVents hAppening in And Around estrellA 4

clubs, clAsses, meetings stArpointe residents club progrAms & communitY cAlendAr 9

hoA eVents & bulletin boArd Your hoA is hArd At worK with these fun resident eVents 10-11

people in your neighborhood

tom, Kirsti And pArKer o’neil neighbors & friends You’d liKe to meet 12

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sw & AssociAtes 18

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college student volunteers in india

phoenix symphony pops in goodyear

It’s back! The Phoenix Symphony Pops Concert will perform at the Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater on Sunday, April 10. Gates open at 4 pm with a pre-concert performance by the Symphonic Winds at 5 pm. The Phoenix Symphony begins at 7 pm sharp. Ticket prices are $15 for adults, $10 for students and $5 for children 10 years and younger ($75 VIP seats and special pricing for Estrella residents). Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and enjoy an evening of popular and classical music under a canopy of stars with The Phoenix Symphony. This West Valley family favorite includes a pre-concert performance by the Symphonic Winds. No alcohol, glass contain-ers, or pets (except for special assistance animals). For more information or to purchase tickets, call the West Valley Arts Council, 623-935-6384 or westvalleyarts.org. Sponsors: City of Goodyear, Newland Communities & Gloria King.

reds charity game & goodyear in Action

G o o d y e a r In ACTION is honored to announce the following news: Reds proceeds from ticket, park-ing, merchandise and concession sales at the March 2nd game will be donated to Goodyear In ACTION. Tickets for the game can be purchased at Reds.com. It’s the 1:05 pm Reds vs White Sox game on March 2, 2011. A giant THANK YOU to the Reds, the Goodyear Ballpark, and the City of Goodyear! See you at the game! Play ball!

Betheny King has already accomplished a great deal early into 2011. She wasted no time putting her lifeguard train-ing and swim skills to work to help others through a nation-al volunteer program, Project: Swim International. In January, Betheny and five other volun-teers formed a group that taught nearly 2000 women and children, in a distressed country, valuable skills that would help save lives. Her group of six traveled to one of the oldest cities in India to combat the drowning deaths that devastate the country each and every monsoon season. During their three week stay, which Betheny describes as one of the most memorable teaching experiences of her life, the volunteers trained locals to swim, so that they might continue the instruction within their own communities, in order to save the lives of the children of India for generations to come.

It all began late last year, as the Estrella resident-turned college student, worked a part-time job at the downtown YMCA in Tucson as a lifeguard and swim instructor while attending the local University. She heard about Project: Swim International from a co-worker who was leading a group of swim instructors to Madurai, India. The need for swim instruction in India was desperately needed, due to the mass numbers of people who die each monsoon season because of an inability to swim. The numbers are estimated at 1,500 each year.

The adventure sounded interesting, so she applied. Not long afterwards, Betheny was chosen to participate. Upon arrival, the swim instructors would visit many schools in rural and slum areas and teach water safety and water survival skills. “Our mission was to travel to local schools of Madurai and Tamil Nadu to teach students from ages seven to seventeen water safety and CPR. We also visited a charitable trust that focuses on women’s empower-ment and taught groups of underprivileged women how to save someone who was drowning and how to protect themselves in dangerous situations around water,” stated Betheny.

Getting to India was no easy task. Volunteers were responsible for their own transportation and program fee. Betheny raised some of the money through outreach programs. The rest, she paid for herself. It took her small group five days to get to India. Arriving at their destination proved to be

quite an experience in itself. After the long journey, the group settled in Maduri. Betheny described the people there as both warm and wel-coming. She recalls how she and her group of volunteers had garlands placed around their necks and how they received gifts of towels sewn by women in the Charitable Trust’s Women’s Empowerment program.

In return, the volunteers presented students with gifts of clothing, books and backpacks.

“We taught water safety and CPR to a total of 1,943 people over the course of 10 days! Our most memorable teaching experience was the 50 adult women at the Madurai Non-Formal Education Centre (MNEC), an organi-zation that provides women from rural and urban slums with food, medical supplies and education. It also has a center for HIV/AIDS for women and children. These women were fantastic! They were so eager to learn, and they presented each of us with beautiful flower garlands. At the end of our lesson, a few of them came up to us and thanked us. One woman told us how they witness drownings fairly often, and described feeling hopeless because they didn’t know what to do.” Betheny said that she and her group were so moved by these women that they donated their teaching bags will all of their teach-ing supplies and scripts to them so that they would have resources to continue training others.

“Overall this was a great opportunity to give something back to a com-munity in need, while learning about the Indian culture. India taught me so much about life, myself and others in just a few short weeks,” said Betheny. The group of volunteers (Betheny, Bela, Carley, Caitlin and Jesse) had some time to experience the Indian culture before returning to the U.S. They were able to visit the King’s Palace, a Temple filled with live animals, including an elephant ride, and to learn a few Tamil words to help them communicate on their journey.

Betheny Taylor King has lived in Estrella since she was in the second grade with her mother, father and sister. She attended Estrella Mountain Elementary School and graduated from Estrella Foothills High School in the spring of 2007. She is currently studying psychology as a student at the University of Arizona in Tucson. If you would like to learn more about vol-unteering to help others in India, visit www.universalgiving.org or Google Project: Swim International.


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estrella entrepreneur- debra goley

Debra cannot remember when art was not a major part of her life. She began to sketch things in elementary school and by the age of fourteen, found herself sketching at the base of the Acropolis in Greece. This led to her love of Architecture and she later received a Bachelor of Architecture at the University of Texas in Austin in 1988.

Debra and her family moved to Arizona in 2003. She and her family are Estrella resi-dents where she co-owns Bella Villa Designs, a decorative design and mural business. Debra

founded Summer KIDZ ART CAMP, and serves as Director of Arts for the magazine, Director’s Cut. She is a Board member for The Creative Arts Academy and owns and operates Art d’Triomphe, a studio for teaching art to local children of all ages. She did a great deal of travel while growing up and has lived in Aruba, Libya, U.A.E and Qatar,

allowing her to experience many different cultures and styles, evident in her acrylic oil paintings and most recently her mixed media work. Debra’s special interests include working with children, where she helps them develop their personal creativity. She recently worked on a month-long project at a nearby elementary school, where she helped kindergarten through sixth grade stu-dents develop techniques for shade, shadow, perspective and color contrast as the students painted their favorite storybook pictorials on the walls of their school’s gymnasium. Debra also completed murals for the Burn Unit at Maricopa County Hospital as a volunteer project and has assisted with plan-ning and visuals of ball field perspectives for grant initiatives with Estrella Youth Sports within the City of Goodyear. Most recently, the Estrella artist completed a painting for the Christmas Eve service at Estrella Mountain Church and the nativity canvas in her own front yard. In 2011, Debra has set her sights on a variety of new projects. As a wife, mother and artist, Debra Goley has proven to be one of the citizens in our neighborhood who has uti-lized her gifts and talents to give back to this community!

thank You to the comptons and goodyear fire & police departments

The families and staff of Estrella Mountain Preschool and Church would like to express our greatest appreciation and extend a very warm THANK YOU to the Compton Family of Estrella, United Goodyear Firefighter Charities and the Goodyear Police Officers Charity Foundation for provid-ing funds to replace some playground items that were destroyed over the Christmas break. Their support of our preschool is a wonderful blessing to the community and we are extremely grateful!

(left to right) – darrin green, goodyear fire captain with the united

goodyear firefighter charities; officer Jason costello, president of the

goodyear police officers charity foundation; lisa tucker, director of

estrella mountain preschool; and tim and Kristin studtmann

(submitted by lisa tucker, estrella mountain preschool)

follow the Action program

Follow the ACTION begins on March 5 at the YMCA, 2919 North Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85395. Goodyear In ACTION has organized FREE and FUN fitness events the first Saturday of every month from March through November 2011. Estrella residents, along with anyone living in the West Valley that attends these events, will be given an “ACTION passport” to record their progress. These “ACTION passports” can be turned in at the final event, Goodyear In ACTION Day later this year (November 5 at the Goodyear Community Park) in exchange for big prizes!

Last year, Follow the ACTION was aimed at combating childhood obe-sity. This year, we’re extending our programs to families and people of all ages. While children will be trying out active activities, moms, dads, and seniors will be working with fitness experts on earning their Presidential Active Lifestyle Awards. Goodyear In ACTION will award the Presidential Fitness Patches to those who achieve their goals at Goodyear In ACTION Day. For more infor-mation on event times and details visit GoodyearInACTION.com. Statistics show that Arizona has the 29th highest rate of adult obesity in the nation. Our state ranks 15th in youth obesity.

the estrella book club

The Estrella Book Club meets the sec-ond Wednesday of each month at 10 am in the Starpointe Residents Club. On March 9, they will be reviewing “I Remember Nothing: and Other Reflections” by Nora Ephron, a witty and satirical collection of essays reflecting on memories over a 69 year period of writing, movie making, growing up in Beverly Hills, and her connections with people and the world around her. Come join in an hour of fun, discussion and a few morning munchies!

estrella Mountain elementary school news

Estrella Mountain Elementary classrooms recently received emer-gency buckets. Supplying every classroom with emergency buckets is a timely and costly project and we appreciate everyone who assist-ed in making it happen. We especially want to thank our PTO for dedicating endless hours to researching the prices of items and assembling the buckets. The emergency buckets will provide our stu-dents and staff with essential supplies in the event of an emergency. Mark your calendars! Get ready for food, games, and prizes galore at our Carnival on March 4 from 4 to 7 pm. See you there!

On behalf of the staff of My Hometown Estrella, we extend our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Tara Shermerhorn. Tara will be warmly remembered throughout this community.


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golf club of estrella introduces new menu

We just discovered a new restaurant right in our midst. The Player’s Grill & Patio located in the Golf Club of Estrella has expanded its menu. Every Friday night, they rotate sev-eral scrumptious specials so the menu remains fresh. Food & Beverage Manager Marlon Cabuntala and his culinary team have created a casual dining atmosphere on the patio, with fire pits and lighted trees. We suggest you get there early so you can enjoy the awesome Arizona sunsets. However, the best view will be the one on your plate. Here’s just a sample of what is being served:

• Citrus & Herb Marinated Salmon topped w/Dill Beure Blanc

• Hand Breaded Chicken Cordon Bleu w/Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce

• Pan Seared Salmon Filet topped with Shrimp Supreme Sauce

• Fire Grilled Carne Asada served with Corn Tortillas and Fresh Pico de Gallo

The evening would end most sweetly with a scrumptious dessert. Try the Caramel Apple Blossom or sample one of many assorted Cheesecakes And don’t forget that the Player’s Grill & Patio has the ONLY liquor license in Estrella. Forget traveling down the hill. Come and enjoy some really good food without the hassle.

See you next Friday at the Player’s Grill & Patio from 5 to 8 pm. Call 623-386-2600 or visit www.estrellagolf.com to check out this week’s menu specials.

estrella residents e-book Authors & publishers group grows

submitted by estrella resident, Al osorio

Al Osorio (Llanos Publishing, LLC) and Dave Rye (Western Publications) have published over 30 books and successfully ventured into e-books. Dave is a member of the Scottsdale Writing Group and many of his works appear on Amazon.com. Al is a member of Arizona Authors Association and Southwest Valley Writers Group. Their titles have appeared across the globe on e-book websites that support the Nook, Kobo, iPad, Kindle, and Sony Reader. In November 2010, their more than 2-year journey into digital publishing led to forming the Estrella Authors and Publishers Group (EAPG). Three months later, the group has grown to 18 members.

Meeting details: Starpointe, third Monday of the month, 6:45 to 8:15 pm. Next meeting: March 21, 2011

While membership is free, those who come must be willing to share their findings with authors who wish to e-book publish. Among the requirements for membership are: a published p-book or a completed manuscript; a personal website of at least three pages; and a willingness to make the leap from print-books to e-books. EAPG is aimed at fiction and nonfiction authors. Memoirists must e-mail in advance.

The group’s objectives include periodic meetings, author e-book publi-cation in days, scheduled book fairs, speaker programs and above all, mar-keting through the process commonly referred to as MPP. Brief questions may be sent to either author at: [email protected] or [email protected] The Estrella Authors and Publishers Group website is: www.newcactusquills.com.

homeless Youth connection events

The Homeless Youth Connection continues to help area youth through featured events including the Firemen’s Charity Golf Tournament scheduled for March 6 at Tres Rios in Goodyear.

Mark your calendars for a March 12 – Golf Tournament scheduled at Pebble Creek sponsored by The Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club.

Carnival time is April 7-10! The Homeless Youth Connection is seeking participation from local West Valley high schools, including Estrella Foothills and local elementary schools, Estrella Mountain Elementary School and Westar Elementary school, as well as children’s clubs in the area to participate in the pre-sale of all-day ride tickets. Passes are $20 before the show and $25 at the door. The group or club that sells the most tickets will be given a pizza party! The individual child with the most sales will earn a free all day ride pass! This carnival will prove to be a great community event. Contact Elizabeth, Homeless Youth Connection at [email protected] or visit www.hyconnectionkids.org to get involved!

girl scout troop 2150 raises money through cookie sales

Thin mints, Samoas, Tagalongs, Trefoils -- they’re all part of the favorites that local Girl Scout Troop 2150 is selling in hopes of meeting their goal of 4,000 boxes in total sales. They’re half way to that goal thus far. The troop, under the leadership of Sue Bailey, gives 10% of cookie sale earnings to cancer research with the majority of their earnings going towards a planned trip to Georgia later this spring, to visit the birth-place of Girl Scout Founder, Juliette Gordon for the 100 year anniversary.

Besides cookie sales, this troop meets each month to work on badges that help them bridge to higher levels of scouting. Residents in Estrella can help make the trip to Atlanta possible by purchasing cookies at the Safeway in Estrella on Friday, March 4 from 4 – 7 pm. The girls will also be in front of Chase Bank on Saturday, March 5 from 10 am – 1 pm. Come out and support your local scouts!

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development in estrella

Irgens Health Care Facilities Group, a division of Irgens Development Partners, LLC, has recently agreed to purchase 5.3 acres of land in the Estrella community located at the south end of Goodyear, Arizona. The site is in Mountain Ranch Marketplace, a development located just north of Estrella Parkway at the Cotton Lane intersection. Irgens is acquiring the property from Newland Communities to construct Mountain Ranch Medical Commons, a 31,000 square foot, Class A medical office/profes-sional center.

Aggressive pre-leasing activities are underway. Irgens hired CB Richard Ellis to help market and lease space in the building to primary care physi-cians, medical specialists and other complementary providers.

“Mountain Ranch Medical Commons will offer this growing and underserved community access to high quality medical care and other health services,” said Jason Meszaros, Vice President and Arizona-office team leader for Irgens. “We’re excited to be working closely with our development partners and the local community to bring this exciting initiative forward.”

The architect for Mountain Ranch Medical Commons is 33 North. The single-story structure will offer efficient, custom designed medical space, upscale amenities and a sustainable design that conforms to standards of the Green Building Initiative (www.thegbi.org).

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westar elementary school news

pizza nights set

Papa John’s Night will be March 9, but will return to its normal monthly schedule (the third Wednesday of the month) starting in April. Congratulations to Mrs. Randall’s first grade class! They were February’s “most sales” winners and enjoyed a pizza party for their recent efforts!

donuts for dad A success

The PTO and school volunteers recently showed their appreciation for our amazing Westar dads by serving them coffee, juice and donuts while they enjoyed sharing the sweet treat and time with their special student(s). At the end of the event, Westar was presented a generous check from the Safeway Foundation in the amount of $10,000. This was profit from the golf tournament held earlier this year at the Golf Club or Estrella as part of our community Safeway store’s grand opening.

estrella foothills high school news

The Lady Wolves Soccer team has won the State Championship for the third consecutive year!

EFHS Girl’s Basketball Team took Region Championship!

Thespians competed in the State Festival in mid-February.

dr. leslie standerfer reports:

At a recent pep assembly, officials from the Arizona Football Officials Association presented EFHS with the Matt O’Hanhila Sportsmanship Award for being the team, which displayed the best sportsmanship in the 3A division for the 2010 varsity football season. This award is attributed to the football players, coaches, spiritline members, and game workers for their conduct throughout the season. EFHS, during the same assembly, was pre-sented a generous $10,000 donation check from the Safeway Foundation. The donation was part of the proceeds from a golf tournament held in cel-ebration of the Estrella Mountain Ranch location of Safeway being opened, and will be used to help EFHS with the achievement of school improve-ment goals across all curricular areas. In February, EFHS also received a visit from the Arizona Educational Foundation in consideration for an A+ School of Excellence designation.

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8:30–9:20am Powerball (Kim Hopkins)

8:10–9:00am Total Body Conditioning (Dawn Terry)

8:30–9:20am Powerball (Kim Hopkins)

8:10-9:00amTotal Body Conditioning(Dawn Terry)

9:00–10:20am Yoga (Linda Jojola)

8:15–9:15amZumba Exp. (S. Miller)

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



3:30–4:20pm Karate 4–7 (Kevin Bench)


9:30–10:20am Ballet I (Linda Purdy)

5:00–5:50pm Taekwondo (Master Barton)

3:30–4:20pmKarate 4-7 (Kevin Bench)


4:30–5:20pm Karate 7–12 (Kevin Bench)

5:00–5:50pm Taekwondo (Master Barton)

10:30–11:15am Pre-Ballet (Linda Purdy)

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

4:30–5:20pmKarate 7-12 (Kevin Bench)

5:00–5:50pm Ballet II (Linda Purdy)

6:00–6:50pm Yoga (Linda Jojola)

11:30am–12:20pm Pre-Ballet (Linda Purdy)

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

6:00–6:50pmYoga (Linda Jojola)

6:00–6:50pm Ballet I (Linda Purdy)

7:00–8:00pmZumba Fitness (Susan Miller)

7:00–8:00pmMaximum Muscle (Bonnie Jansson)

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

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weeKlY eVents

Adult men’s basketball (estrella mountain

elementary school) 8am

www.emrball.weebly.com

leroy baca 623-388-4047

family swim (lap pool)

1pm-3pm

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elementary school) 7pm, leroy baca, 623-388-4047 www.emrball.weebly.com

bridge, 1–4pm

contact carl deierling 623-237-3312 or

Karen stolp 623-271-8292

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nothing scheduled

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playgroup, 9:30–11:30am

contact nicole Yontz 602-400-8373

poker/games, 1pm contact Al wolfson

623-328-0118

bridge, 6:30pm contact carl deierling at

623-237-3312 or Karen stolp

623-271-8292

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elementary school) 7pm, leroy baca, 623-388-4047

www.emrball.weebly.com

games, games, games 6pm

Alcoholics Anonymous

7pm, estrella mtn. church, rm 202 contact Jerry r, 408-505-1326

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resident coffee social 8:30–10am

line dance class

7-8pm

gerry and betsy

[email protected]

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Adult golf clinic, 8am

golf club of estrella 623-386-2600

1emr business owner

network

8am

landscape committee mtg

6:30pm

2ladies of the lake

1pm

cruise night at estrella

6pm

trails committee mtg

6:30pm

3crafts & stuff

9am

photo club

7pm

4wine and design

6:30pm

5

6 7

8 9design review

committee meeting

8am

estrella book club

10am

Voting member committee meeting

6pm

goodyear in Action

6pm

10 11 12classic car club

9am

travel club

11am

Vit

11am

13 14scrapbooking

10am

Youth pool tournament

12pm

trivia

6:30pm

15Kids movie

1pm

social committee meeting

5pm

16cruise night at estrella

6pm

camera club

7pm

17crafts & stuff

9am

scrapbooking

10am

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18home depot bird house building

1pm

19boating class at the

Yacht club

2pm

cocktails & conversations

6pm

20scrapbooking

10am

21Authors & publishers

6:45pm

22crafts & stuff

9am

town hall meeting

6:30pm

23design review

committee meeting

8am

24Quiddler- 1pm

bingo- 6pm

budget finance committee meeting

6pm

25

texas hold’em

6pm

26estrella night with the

phoenix coyotes

6pm

27

28bunco

6pm

29 30 31

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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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wine and design friday, march 4 6:30 pm starpointe residents club

Join us friday, march 4 for an evening of wine and design hosted by la-z-boy. they will be discussing the top 10 do’s and don’ts of design in this fun, interactive educational seminar. door prizes will be awarded as you enjoy the complimentary refreshments. sign up at starpointe right away as seating is limited.

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Yacht club social friday, march 11 Yacht club 7 to 9 pm

four leaf clovers and pots of gold don’t compare to the fun that will be had at march’s Yacht club social. friday, march 11 from 7 to 9 pm. we will be serving up a tra-ditional irish meal of corned beef, cabbage, and potatoes in celebra-tion of st. patrick’s day. the melodaires band will set the mood with irish songs and classic tunes. bring your favorite beverages to drink (only water, coffee, and hot chocolate will be provided) and don’t forget to wear green. the cost for this month’s Yacht club social is $4 per resident adults, $2 for kids and $9 for non-residents. rsVp for this celebration at starpointe today.

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spring break activities march 14-18 starpointe residents club

Keep a look out for the upcoming spring break Activities for our younger estrella residents. there will be a daytime movie in the gal-lery rooms, a pool tournament at the Youth club, fitness classes in the gym, and a birdhouse build with our friends from home depot. check www.lifeinestrella.com for more information. space is limited on these events so you must sign up in advance.

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Papa John’s trivia night

monday, march 14 6:30 pm starpointe residents clubtrivia night is continuing on the second monday of the month. if you want to show off your general knowledge skills or if you are just “in it for the pizza” come out to trivia night this month. the cost is $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 awarded. please rsVp at starpointe.

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cocktails & togas saturday, march 19 starpointe residents club 6 to 8 pm

“well, the ides of march have come” and brought a toga party to estrella. dress up in your best toga and enjoy wine and grapes on the patio of starpointe on saturday, march 19 from 6 to 8 pm. we will dine on pizza and salad as Julius caesar must have done in 44 b.c. the signature drinks this month are sangria and the orange Julius caesar. the cost for all of this fun is only $10 per resident. “beware the ides of march” space is limited for this event so please sign up at starpointe today!

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Potluck bingo thursday, march 24 6 pm starpointe residents club

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. one lucky resident walked away with $150 last month. the cost is $5 a card for 10 rounds (additional cards are $5). You must be 21 to play and win. the preschooners club will be open for your children to enjoy during bingo.

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estrella night at the Phoenix coyotes saturday, march 26 6 pm Jobbing.com Arena

don’t blink or you’ll miss estrella family fun night with the phoenix coyotes. purchase your tickets in advance online or at the starpointe front desk. then head out to the Jobbing.com Arena march 26 to enjoy an exciting match up of the coyotes and the sharks at 6 pm. estrella residents’ special pricing starts at $15 per person. Visit www.phoenixcoyotes.com/estrella — password: pucK to buy your tickets.

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resident coffee social every friday 8:30 to 10 am starpointe residents club

this weekly event is a great way to get to know your neighbors while enjoying a continental breakfast. special thanks go out to café Quench for the fabulous spread we have been enjoying. they have treated us with some samplings off their breakfast menu served everyday at the cafe. the cost is $1.00 per person. we hope to see you this friday from 8:30 to 10 am.

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eggstravaganza saturday, April 16 10 am to 12 pm lakeside Amphitheater

come enjoy our annual eggstravaganza event at the Amphitheater for families and children. there will be an egg hunt, crafts, face painting, a visit from the easter bunny and more. $3 per resi-dent and $8 for non-residents. please rsVp at starpointe.

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teddy bear tea & craft Party

the teddy bear tea & craft party was a huge hit! our little estella darlings enjoyed a beautifully decorated party hosted by estrella resident and pampered princess par-teas owner sherry ford. (www.pamperedprincesspar-teas.com ) sherry and her husband doted on the special guests while the 30+ children made Valentines day cards to donate to the residents of the Arizona state Veteran’s home. the party offered up a lovely assortment of cakes, cookies and drinks for the guests. entertainment included free face painting by geneva, estrella resident business owner of living Art face painting. (http://www.facebook.com/pages/living-Art-face-painting-by-geneva) thank you to all of you that came out and helped to make Valentines day extra special for our Veterans.


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hOa bulletin board

community services Office hours:

Mon.–Fri.: 8am–5pm 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–8pm Sat. 8am–6pm, Sun. 10am–6pm

Youth Club Hours:Mon.-Fri. 3pm-8pmSat.and Sun. 1pm-6pm

Yacht club hours

Monday-ClosedTuesday-Friday 2-7pmSaturday and Sunday 10am-7pm623-386-3411

community Patrol’s Phone number

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

estrella ManagementEstrella is professionally managed by Capital Consultants Mgmt. Corp. (CCMC)

Estrella Management Team Community Manager: Jerry Evans

Operations Manager: Debbie Harper

Facilities Director: Scott McVay

Administrative Coordinator: Sharon Thunstedt

Recreation Associate: Tammy Campbell

Compliance Director: Jodi Matlock

VCA Compliance Coordinator: Amy Helms

Design Review Coordinator: Jodi Matlock

Recreation Director: Dean Westover

Lifestyle Director: Holly Aguilar

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, Mike Heath, Brian Konderik Pete Tieche, Lesle Sweeney

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

Resident Elected Board Members: Bill Zednik, Barbara Ertl

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

Resident Elected Board Members: Dennis Brungardt, Tom Mineo

hOa contactCommunity Garage Sale SetAre you ready to clean

out those closets and de-clutter? if so, don’t miss the community garage sale, which will be held on saturday, April 2 from 7 am – 2 pm. once again, this event will be advertised in the west Valley View newspaper. A map will be provided to all shoppers with a detailed location of the homes participating in the sale. if you would like your home to be placed on the map, please stop by the community services office before march 29 to fill out your registration form and pay the $5 fee (cash only). the $5 fee will ensure your spot on the map, helps to pay for advertising, and will guarantee a successful sale. for your conve-nience, you can also go to www.lifeinestrella.com and print out your registration form. the registra-tion form and fee can be dropped off at starpointe or the community services office. if you have any questions, please feel free to call Alaesha at 623-386-1112.

Yacht Club Update and Upcoming Closing

to better serve the community, we will be repairing, resurfacing and staining the pier from march 22nd through the 24th. during this time, we will also be sending out our tow boat to be serviced. for these reasons, the Yacht club will be closed for those days. on march 25th, the Yacht club will reopen with regularly scheduled hours.

Also, as a reminder with the summer and good weather approaching, youth ages 13 - 18 can attend a free boating safety class. this is required if they want to use a boat without their parents in attendance. classes take place at the Yacht club on the 3rd saturday of every month at 2 pm. for more information, call the Yacht club 623-386-3411 or e-mail [email protected].

Town Hall Meeting: March 22, 6:30 pmthe march Agenda will include the 2011

operational plan detailing capital improvements throughout the community in 2011. Also, each meeting will host an open forum where residents will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the homeowner association and the developer. town hall meetings were created in an effort to facilitate more open communication between the homeowners association, the developer, and resi-dents of estrella.

newland communities and capital consultants management corporation (ccmc) are dedicated towards fostering a positive and open working part-nership with residents of estrella. Your participa-tion at town hall meetings is crucial in that effort. we look forward to seeing you at the meeting in march.

Neighborhood Voting Member UpdateA complete listing of 2011 Voting members and

their Alternates, along with contact information, is available online at www.lifeinestrella.com. seventeen (17) neighborhoods were left unrepresented in the new Year. for a list of neighborhoods not yet rep-resented, please visit www.lifeinestrella.com. please consider volunteering your experience and expertise to the community. if you are interested in represent-ing your neighborhood, applications are available in the document library on www.lifeinestrella.com or at the starpointe residents club and community services office.

Lost and Foundhave you or your child recently lost an article

of clothing, sports equipment, or sunglasses, etc.? give starpointe residents club a call (623-386-1949) and we will be happy to check our lost and found. starpointe receives many lost items found in the community common areas, starpointe, and neigh-borhoods. check with us, we may have that favorite sweatshirt you left at the park.

each month, capital consultants management corporation will be highlighting an employee working in estrella. this month our focus is on sharon thunstedt. sharon is an Administrative coordinator, whose primary responsibility is support for the estrella Joint committee. much more than that however, sharon is our historian, and is the glue that holds all of our departments together. she began working for ccmc in estrella over 13 years ago. her wealth of knowledge on just about every aspect of the community makes sharon one of ccmc’s great-est assets at estrella. sharon began her career working as a receptionist out of elliott market. then upon completion of starpointe residents club in 2004, she moved to our current location in the resident services office.

sharon was born in the great state of texas and grew up in california and Arizona, then still as a child, lived on a cotton farm in harquahala Valley. After graduating from high school at

buckeye union, she met and married Jerry, her husband of 48 years. when asked what brings joy to her world, sharon was very quick to say, “my kids and my grand kids are everything to me.”

sharon is truly one of estrella’s greatest assets. in her role as my go

to person, sharon is extremely attentive, respon-sible, and shows incredible initiative in anticipat-ing issues before they arise. without sharon, estrella would not be the same. i am very proud to have her on our team.

when asked what she likes most about her job, sharon replied, “ i love my position at estrella, not only for the relationships i have built with the residents, but also for the incredible team that i work with.”

the next time you are in the starpointe residents club, please stop by the resident services office and take an opportunity to say hello to sharon. i believe you will find a wonder-ful person behind her name.

working for You - sharon thunstedt By Jerry Evans, Community Manager


who Are the

people in your neighborhood

The O’Neil family of three is anxiously anticipating becoming a family of four! In early July, Kristi, Tom and 18-month old Parker, along with their best feline friends, Bisbee and Sedona, will welcome the newest member to their family - and they couldn’t be more excited!

At the time of this interview, it was still undetermined whether Parker would be a big brother to a new baby sister or brother. But, as soon as the doctor announces the secret, Tom’s getting started on the paint in the nursery, as Kristi continues to struggle with various color swatches. When the news is available, he’s also treating Kristi to a weekend getaway, including a special prenatal massage package at a resort in Sedona, Arizona. Little Parker will stay home and be spoiled by Grandma. The celebration weekend will include a trip in the stroller to one of Parker’s favorite neighborhood parks.

The O’Neils have been Montecito residents since September 2008, residing in a newly built Taylor-Morrison home that sits among a block of young families who have become Tom, Kristi and Parker’s great friends. “One neighbor,” Tom stated, “houses the neighborhood barbecue grill for our block parties.” That grill can accommodate an abundance of burgers for the tri-annual block party held on their street.

Tom and Kristi aren’t natives of Arizona, however. Prior to their move to Estrella, they lived in Tempe and various states around the country. In fact, they have quite a comical story of meeting each other in a parking garage in Oregon, followed by a chase around the country before marrying at Lake Tahoe, completing a wedding reception in Oregon, honeymooning in Hawaii and then jumping onto a plane headed to Arizona for Tom’s

tom, Kristi and Parker O’neil job as Operations Manager with Amazon in Phoenix. Well, it didn’t all actually happen quite that fast. Both grabbed MBA’s at various colleges and Kristi set aside a ten year teaching career helping college students learn English as a Second Language (ESL), includ-ing a position at Arizona State University and one at Estrella Mountain Community College before becoming a full-time mom. The O’Neils have enjoyed discovering Arizona and have traveled to Bisbee for the annual Blues Festival in the fall. They’ve wandered the switchbacks near Sedona and explored the histori-cal town of Jerome to scour the shops and dine at the

world-renowned restaurant called the Asylum.One of the couple’s favorite reality television shows, Jersey Shore,

prompted the trio to dress the part of its cast for a neighborhood Halloween party. Kristi piled up and painted on her “Snookie” hair, while Tom posed as Rhode Island’s hottie Italian-American with the hair gel, DJ Pauly D. Little Parker sported ‘abs of steel’ as “The Situation.” I can’t help but wonder which Jersey Shore cast member will be cloned by the newest member of the O’Neil family next fall?

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Proper Tree Pruningthe value of pruning

In spring, the trees in Estrella will be flush with new growth. In a natural setting, a tree does not require pruning to remain healthy. However, when planted in the landscape around structures, streets and sidewalks, trees require some pruning for safety and aesthetic concerns. Before prun-ing a tree, it is important to understand why you should prune. Here are some of the most common reasons for pruning:

• Remove dead or damaged branches• Remove crowded, crossing or rubbing limbs• Keep limbs from blocking sight lines or encroaching on structures,

streets and walkways• Improve tree structure and stability to avoid storm damage

proper pruning practices

When you are properly equipped with good tools and knowledge, you are ready to go to work. Listed below are some general guidelines to remember when pruning:

• Do not remove more than 25% of a mature tree’s foliage• Make cuts that leave a wound which can close properly to help

avoid decay• Do not prune a newly-planted tree during the first year, except to

remove dead branches• Cut back to the union of two branches, not in the middle of a

branch• Pruning paints are not necessary and can cause damage to your tree• On large branches, use the three-cut method to prevent bark from

tearing down along the trunk (see diagram below)• If there is a good reason to prune a tree, pruning can be done almost

any time of the year. Use caution when heavily pruning just after spring growth as it may stress the tree.

tools for pruning

Having proper tools to prune your tree is important to the health of the plant material. Limbs up to ½ inch in diameter can be pruned with hand prun-ers. Long-handled pruning loppers can handle limbs up to 1 inch in diameter but a special pruning saw is needed for larger limbs. Hand pruners and loppers should be of the scissor or bypass type rather than anvil type. Hedging shears or power hedge trimmers should not be used to prune trees because they will not be able to make proper cuts and will damage the tree.

In addition to proper cutting tools, make sure you have safety equip-ment. It is a good idea to wear a long-sleeved shirt, long pants and closed shoes when pruning; additionally, wear safety glasses, a hat and gloves to help prevent an injury. Unless you are a trained tree worker, avoid using a ladder or climbing a tree to trim it. Most importantly, never attempt to prune a tree that is near a utility line!

Lastly, DLC recommends that you never top trees. Topping is the indiscriminate cutting back of tree branches to stubs. This practice stresses and disfigures trees and creates hazardous, weakly-attached, new branches. It also creates an added maintenance expense as topped trees require more frequent pruning.

For large trees or if you are in doubt, call a Certified Arborist. An Arborist can determine what type of pruning is needed and provide the service of a trained crew with the appropriate safety equipment and liability insurance. You can find a Certified Arborist at http://isa-arbor.com/findAr-borist/verifyArbByLoc.aspx.

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spring cleaning - tame the fever(ideas gathered from author-Amy flurry)

spring cleaning time is here and the following tips give you direction that expedites the process, so you can spend the maximum time outside enjoy-ing Arizona’s fabulous spring weather.

• It’s best to begin indoor cleaning projects operating high to low. dust ceiling fans and the tops of window treatment first, saving the floors (where dust can settle) for last.

• Clean dry to wet - removing hair and debris from floors by sweeping, before liquid disinfecting.

• Use the least-abrasive cleaning products possible, graduating to more powerful products as needed.

• Save the dirtiest surfaces for last so rags and sponges won’t spread germs onto clean surfaces.

seemingly big projects, made easy:

• Freshen window treatments - cloth treatments can be removed and dry cleaned or vacuumed with an extension brush. try dusting blinds by wearing cotton loves with furniture polish.

• Rotate/flip mattresses.

• Scour stove top.

• Empty fridge and freezer, discarding all items you’re not going to use and putting back only the items that you plan to utilize. clear out pantry and kitchen cabinets using the same method.

• Change out your closet and pack away winter articles. Donate any winter items that you didn’t use in the past year.

• Clean carpets, editing rooms for donations.

• Bathroom shower curtain liners can be cleaned in washing machine with a little added bleach. remove gunk from shower door tracks by wrapping a spare toothbrush with fine steel wool and wedging it back and forth.

• Replace batteries and filters.

ten reasons to buy a home in 2011submitted by Amy Vasquez, estrella resident and Arizona best realtor

1) You can get a great deal. prices are down 30-60% from just a few years ago.

2) mortgages are cheap. mortgage rates are down by almost a fifth from just two years ago.

3) You can save on taxes. when you add up the deductions for mortgage interest and others, the cost of owning can drop below renting for a comparable place.

4) it’ll be yours. the one benefit to owning that never changes is that you can paint your walls orange if you want (generally speaking; there might be some community restrictions). how many landlords will let you do that?

5) You can get a better home.

6) it offers some inflation protection. historically, appreciation over time outpaces inflation.

7) it’s risk capital. if the economy picks up, you stand to benefit from that, even if you’re goal is just to have a nice place to live.

8) it’s forced savings. A part of your payment each month goes to equity.

9) there is a lot to choose from. there are some 4 million homes available today, about a year’s supply. now’s the time to find something you like and get it.

10) sooner or later the market will clear. the u.s. is expected to grow by another 100 million people in 40 years. they have to live somewhere. demand will eventually outpace supply.

* source: wall street Journal, brett Arends

spring break– XtreMe stylesubmitted by handyman Xtreme, estrella residents

spring break often brings to mind thoughts of escaping with the fam-ily to a beach or a skiing destination. however, if you’re part of the growing group considering something closer to home so your spring break doesn’t ‘break’ your bank account, now’s the perfect time to transform your back-yard into your own personal oasis (while enjoying an oasis bagel, perhaps…mmmm). here at handyman Xtreme, we have assisted many estrella residents in creating this very effect by adding ceiling fans, misters and accent lighting on and around the patio, or take it a little further by installing outdoor tV screens, sound sys-tems and built-in grilling stations and fire pits. Another idea for squeezing the most out of homes is to install a security door (on the back, front or both) to let the jasmine-fra-granced air in while keeping pests out. long after the beach bums and snow bunnies have gone and the only ones remembering their vacations are the credit card companies, you will continue to enjoy your ‘break’ day after day.

natural cleaning recipes

best-ever homemade window cleaner

*makes one gallon

½ c. Ammonia

2 c. rubbing alcohol

1 tsp. dish soap

fill remaining to 1 gallon with water. shake.

eco-friendly cleaning Products/usage

by: cynthia ewer - organized home

white Vinegar: used full strength it dissolves dirt, soap scum and hard water deposits. when mixed, 1 cup vinegar to 1 cup water in a spray bottle, it’s excellent on smooth surfaces in the kitchen (countertops, lightly soiled range surfaces and backsplash areas) and bathrooms (counters, floors and exterior toilet surfaces), and can be used to clean hardwood flooring.

baking soda: Acts as a mild abrasive action and natural deodor-izer and can be made into a paste with water to remove deposits in sinks, as well as scour vanities. for tough grime, allow “paste” to set for 10-20 minutes before rinsing. slow drains? pour ½ to ¾ cup of baking soda into drain and dribble hot water just enough to wash down solution slightly. let stand for 2 hours and then flush with hot water.


spring cleaning - tame the fever

ten reasons to buy a home in 2011submitted by Amy Vasquez, estrella resident and Arizona best realtor

1) You can get a great deal. prices are 1) You can get a great deal. prices are down 30-60% from just a few years

2) mortgages are cheap. mortgage rates are

best-ever homemade window cleaner

Saturday, March 26, 2011 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Call for more info and to register!

10485 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Church Phone: 623-386-0300, Website: www.emcaz.org

Estrella Mountain Church

Church Office Hours: Mon. –Thurs. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm Estrella Mountain Preschool Phone: 623-476-5578 Website: www.empreschool.com

Creative Arts Academy Website: www.caa-az.org

You are invited to worship with us! Estrella Mountain Church

Loving God, Loving Others and Making Disciples

Regular Service Times Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:45 am Wednesday: Service 2.5 6:48 pm

CCoommmmuunniittyy BBBBQQ Sat., March 26 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Southlake Park Chicken-$8 Burger-$6 Child Plate-$4

All proceeds benefit bldg. fund Bring your lawn chairs


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bY AndY rAgone, resident of estrellA, dAd And pAstor of “ insideout” Youth fellowship

Last year, our family had a get together at my aunt and uncle’s home in California. We loved the seaside atmosphere and scenery of Balboa Island, as it makes for a fun blend between the overtly opulent and the rustic surfer-types who simply refuse to give up the beach life. It’s a great island to walk around, especially when there is time to meander among some of the great little hangouts along the way.

In the garage, there was a two-person kayak with two life jackets hanging at its side. Once I got the hang of it, the Kayak easily wheeled over to the tiny beach that lined an inlet about 100 yards away from the home. Only a few close calls of running the canoe into a couple of parked Mercedes and we were there. It was Maddi and Daddy time, and we were both looking forward to spending time together.

We ventured out into the larger harbor, and after having a couple of near run-ins with a yacht with the christening of “Terrible” on the stern, we turned back towards safer waters. Arriving back to an inlet, Maddi asked for the only oar so she could paddle and steer the dinghy. Making the boat go wasn’t an issue, keeping the boat straight and not running into things was another. Admittedly, I was hesitant for three reasons: One, what happens to the oar if she drops it and says, “oops, sorry daddy”? Does it even float? How would we get back? Two, there were larger boats traffick-ing in and out of the inlet going much faster than us. I wasn’t sure they

Micromanagement of Parenting

would even see us before mauling us into the inlet’s depths. Would Maddi obliviously steer us into their paths? Three, there were also boats worth way more than our family home parked in the middle and along the sides of the inlet, making for two one-way ‘streets’. What kind of bill would I get should Maddi run into one of these museums on water?

On the flip side, does my reluctance keep Maddi from growing into a more responsible person? If I continue to do the work and ‘guide the ship,’ doesn’t that communicate to Maddi that I don’t trust her with her decision making? Furthermore, how do I grow to trust her judgment when I don’t give her opportunities to make choices? After all, she’s 11, and she really wanted to do this.

Stay-tuned next month as I continue to explore the spectrum of parent-ing styles that run the range from overly protective to uninvolved, from con-trolling to indifferent. Where do you see yourself on the scale?

Overly Protective (controlling) Parenting <––> Uninvolved (indifferent) Parenting

Each child is unique, and so must be the way we parent them. It can be a case by case basis at any given time, depending on the needs of the child and the moment. If we’re not careful, we can easily slip into one of these camps, and so will go the balance of parenting and preparing our kids for life.

Saturday, March 26, 2011 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Call for more info and to register!

10485 S. Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, AZ 85338 Church Phone: 623-386-0300, Website: www.emcaz.org

Estrella Mountain Church

Church Office Hours: Mon. –Thurs. 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Fri. 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 pm Estrella Mountain Preschool Phone: 623-476-5578 Website: www.empreschool.com

Creative Arts Academy Website: www.caa-az.org

You are invited to worship with us! Estrella Mountain Church

Loving God, Loving Others and Making Disciples

Regular Service Times Sunday Worship: 9:00 & 10:45 am Wednesday: Service 2.5 6:48 pm

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COMPUTER REPAIRS

HOME THEATER SERVICE EMR resident

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Painting Accent Walls, Faux , Glazing, Marble Columns, Venetian Plaster, Stenciling, Hand-painted Murals,

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estrella family medical ..................................................................................... 623-298-4642 ...........................................www.estrellafamilymedical.com ......................................................... 07

estrella mountain church ............................................................................... 623 386-0300 ...........................................www.emcaz.org .......................................................................................... 15

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golf club of estrella ........................................................................................... 623-386-2600 ...........................................www.estrellagolf.com............................................................................... 13

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Back in 1999, two friends decided that working together was better than working for someone else. As real estate agents, they both shared the same set of values and the same plan for producing results. Sarah (Savage) Crippa talked Jennifer Walker into combining those efforts and together they opened the doors of SW & Associates (Savage-Walker) in Avondale, Arizona. Today, SW & Associates is a full-service real estate company made up of a growing team of fourteen professionals. Sarah took the position of Broker and heads the network-ing team, while Jennifer focuses on short-sales. Both have chosen areas that they enjoy and in which they feel particularly successful.

Jennifer Walker grew up in Michigan and met her husband, Brad, while visiting family in Arizona as a teen. The two have been married for twenty-one years and are proud to call Estrella their home. Together Jennifer and Brad have three children. Their oldest daughter graduated from Estrella Foothills High School last spring and they have two sons who attend Estrella Mountain Elementary School. You may have seen the Walker family out at an occasional movie night near the lake, or talked with Brad as he and the boys utilize the gym at the Starpointe Residents Club. Because of her roots in this community, Jennifer specializes in representing both buyers and sellers throughout Estrella. She added that her business is almost 100 percent referrals from friends right

here in our neighborhoods and that she has had a 98 percent success rate with short sales in the recent past. Jennifer credits this success with her willingness to work closely with the banks; something not everyone enjoys. “Anyone thinking about the short-sale option should pre-pare to provide timely paperwork required by banks in this process,” says Jennifer. A client’s willingness to prepare for six months of ‘waiting it out,’ while providing information in a timely manner, can play a large part in the success of a short-sale.

To stay current with updates on the current market, Jennifer attends seminars and courses regularly. She also hosts a networking group, enabling her to meet with other agents monthly. She enjoys the encouragement and enlightenment that the agents bring to the table at

each meeting. She realizes that having the right agent makes a difference in your buying or selling experience. Jennifer and her team are committed to the needs of their clients. Jennifer is experienced as a local homeowner and provides school and neighborhood information. Most importantly, the team and SW & Associates combines personal time spent with customers with advanced technology including resources via email. If you have an interest in buying or selling your home in the near future, take a peek at SW & Associates website at www.savagewalker.com or contact your neighbor, Jennifer Walker, at [email protected]. The office is open daily from 8:30am-5pm.

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$189,900 over 2500 square feet. 4beds. Ashton Woods

with view fence

$349,800 Custom Home only $87/square foot.Traditional Sale

with POOL and Casita!!!

SOLD in 2 DAYS!!!!! Call so we can show you how we can sell yours!!!!

$232,000 Oversized Lot! NOT Bank Owned or Short Sale Buy Today!!

Over 2400 sq ft Single Story

WEST USA Estrella would like to welcome:

CantaMia from Joseph Carl Homes recently introduced a Vacation Program for interested CantaMia homebuyers. The program gives people a chance to stay 3 days/2 nights at CantaMia, and experience the best of everything that this innovative Active Adult community has to offer. Two packages offered in the Vacation Program – Check In Tuesdays (2 nights/$159) and Check In Fridays (2 nights/ $189) – give prospective homebuyers at CantaMia a round of golf, dinner at CantaMia with a resident host, and a fully-stocked home with breakfast items and snacks. Prospects will spend a full day with a sales associate including lunch at the Golf Club. So far, the interest list is growing and already two vacation ‘homes’ are ready for occupancy with two more under construction.

We’re just a few weeks away from the grand opening of CantaMia’s Village Center! The 29,000 sq. ft. facility will feature a gorgeous outdoor resort-styled swimming pool, matched with a sparkling indoor pool/spa. This new central gathering place will offer residents a fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, a yoga and aerobics room, and spa treatment rooms. Separate men’s and women’s lockers rooms will both be equipped with steam and sauna rooms. There will also be a center kitchen for classes and demonstrations, a creative arts & crafts room, a technology center, a library area, a billiard room and more. Contact CantaMia for details at (623) 474-6960.

Three Estrella schools – Estrella Foothills High School, Estrella Mountain Elementary and Westar Elementary – and Rainbow Valley Elementary in Buckeye have each received a $10,000 donation from The Safeway Foundation. The donations are a direct result of funds raised last fall at The Safeway at Estrella Golf Tournament, sponsored by the Safeway Foundation. The rest of the proceeds from the golf benefit went towards breast cancer awareness programs. Because of its focus on healthy lifestyles for its employees, Safeway has asked the schools to use part of the proceeds for physical fitness and nutrition programs.

“The schools are thrilled with the donations, and we’re happy to play a part in getting money to them,” said Jan Martin, Real Estate Director,

Phoenix Division for Safeway Inc. “When we first informed the principals of the schools of our donation intentions, they all presumed that their share would be $2,500 apiece. When they learned that it was really $10,000 each, they were ecstatic. Safeway hopes that these donations will make a meaningful impact for the schools and in the students’ lives.”

Newland Communities, of which Estrella is part, was a sponsor of The Safeway at Estrella Golf Tournament. Along with the Safeway Foundation, other key sponsors included Kitchell Development, General Mills, Frito Lay, Mission Foods and De Rito Partners. Estrella has also supported Phoenix Children’s Hospital, the West Valley Arts Council and the City of Goodyear’s programs such as the annual Toy Drive.

Contact InformationInformation Center: (623) 386-1000

Starpointe Residents Club: (623) 386-1949Yacht Club: (623) 386-3411

Golf Club of Estrella: (623) 386-2600LifeInEstrella.com

Estrella by Newland Communities10300 South Estrella Parkway, Goodyear, AZ 85338

*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. Access to, and use of, The Golf Club of Estrella is not included in the purchase of homes or homesites. Additional fees are required. ©2011 Newland Real Estate Group, LLC. Prices subject to change. Square footages are approximate.

CantaMia and Ashton Woods are the sponsors of their respective incentive programs detailed above, and each is solely responsible for their respective 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 CantaMia or Ashton Woods 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 home sites. Visit Estrella.com or contact the Estrella Information Center at (623) 386-1000. Brokers welcome.*

Visit EstrellaTM Today

March Builder of the Month –

CantaMia Vacation Program Takes Off

New Village Center at CantaMia

Safeway Foundations Donates $40,000 to Area Schools

Our featured Builder of the Month is Ashton Woods Homes, which continues to draw in new buyers for its family-friendly features. Its two key floor plans are The Monterey and The Santa Clara.

The Monterey is a single story 2,232 sq. ft. home with an open great room plan, 3 bedroom/2 bath, an optional den or

additional bedroom and a 3-car garage. The Monterey offers a flexible floor plan, ideal for a growing family or home business needs, and is available in Spanish, Mission or Hacienda elevations with pricing starting at $181,990.

The Santa Clara offers a larger 2-story home at 3,297 sq. ft., with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and a split 3-car garage. It is available in the Spanish, Mission or Monterey elevations with pricing starting at $225,990.

Ashton Woods is offering a $10,000 incentive on its new builds, plus $3,000 towards closing costs. Plus, when you choose a new high-performance, energy-efficient home from Ashton Woods, you get to personalize it the way you want it. It's called 'Yours Personally' from Ashton Woods. Learn more at www.ashtonwoods.com/yours-personally. For additional information, please contact Ashton Woods at (623) 518-3912 and visit their web site at ashtonwoods.com

Santa Clara

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