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Life In Estrella Magazine is the official community magazine of Estrella, brought to you by the Estrella Joint Committee (EJC). It is published monthly by Lion Tree Communications. Reproduction in whole or in part of any text, photographs or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. Trademarks, logos and content provided by advertisers, sponsors and partners are owned by the respective companies and all

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6 Manager’s Message: Do You Have What it Takes to Be On the Board of Directors?

7 Community Patrol: Estrella’s Community Patrol

8 Communications: Why Pick Up the Poop?

9 May Meetings; Save the Date

10 Business: Star Tower Lights Upgraded & New Safety Boat Purchased by Yacht Club

11 Starpointe: StarSplash WaterPark

12 Developer’s Corner: Estrella’s Stellar Schools

14 Snippets: What to Do Before the Hot Weather Hits

16 Safety First: Fires Can Happen in Estrella

18 Committees: Estrella Trail Committee & New Trail Map

20 Clubs & Groups: Estrella Book Club

22 Estrella’s Scrapbook

24 City of Goodyear: Kids Become Better Readers

25 Police Beat: Scam Alert!

26 Residents Club: Upcoming Events, May 2014

29 May 2014 Calendar

30 Numbers to Know: Starpointe Groups, Instructors, and Personal Trainers

do you have a special announcement?If you have a special announcement you would like to share with the community, such as the birth of your child, milestone with your anniversary and/or birthday? Send your information to: [email protected] along with a JPEG photo for possible submission in Life In Estrella magazine.

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The Estrella Community Association (ECA) will elect two residents to the Board of

Directors. The election will occur in September with results announced at the Annual Meeting, scheduled for September 23, so please SAVE THE DATE. The Nominating Committee

is seeking residents who wish to serve on the Board.

If you drafted a blueprint for the perfect community association board member, they would have the perfect mix of personality, motivation and skill.

personality traits: Respectful, patient, a terrific listener, thick-skinned and humble. Board members who give others respect and expect it in return have meetings with results that are civil, productive and on point. The role of a board member is to care for those entrusted to you in the community. The best board members are good listeners.

motivation: One crucial part of a board member’s effectiveness is altruistic motivation. Volunteers who get on a board without an agenda (they want to keep assessments low, they want to change the pool rules, they got a fine, etc.) are more productive because they want compromise and debate instead of argument. It also helps to have board members motivated by their fiduciary duty to the community. The best board members understand they are there to look after the community, not just their own interests.

skill: Board members who bring specific skills from their work worlds can be a boon to a board. The ideal board comprises a mix of management styles, professional skill and temperament.

Serving as a volunteer board member is not to be taken lightly. On the other hand, it can be a very rewarding and educational

experience. Everyone who feels capable of committing the time and effort to the good of the whole association should take a turn in serving on a board.

A professional board member takes the job seriously, studies the issues, develops an informed opinion, communicates effectively and works unselfishly for the common good of the association.

So how do associations get more of the ideal qualities in their board members? Make an effort to reach out directly to people others think would be good leaders. After all, they are your neighbors!

If you or someone you know would be interested in becoming an Estrella Community Association candidate, please complete the application online at www.lifeinestrella.com in the Document Library section or stop by the Community Services Office or Starpointe.

Board of directors: do You Have What it Takes? By Lisa Lundskow, Community Manager

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Lisa Lundskow, CAAM, PCAM

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Robert CruzOperations Manager

Amy HelmsECA & VCA Compliance

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Jodi MatlockFacilities, Design, Patrol Coordinator

Mary Ann Brungardt Starpointe Front

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Shirley RobertsonCommunications

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Tammy CampbellAssistant Lifestyle & Program Coordinator

Sharon ThunstedtAdministrative Coordinator

Loryn LanfordAdministrative Associate

Terry HammondYacht Club Coordinator

Larry VallarStarpointe Maintenance

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Kevin WellsMaintenance Supervisor

Kristine McIlhennyLifestyle Director

Eric Holmgren, Club & Program Manager

Community patrol for Estrella

You may not see us, but we are patrolling the community. My name is Eddie Abeyta, the

Community Patrol Lead and my co-workers are Doug Bradwin and Shelby Boydston. We work seven days a week.

Typically, we help to keep residents in compliance with HOA regulations, as well as routinely monitoring the common areas—especially the parks.

We want to make sure residents and/or visitors are respectful of the property in the common areas and also ensure orderly conduct. As we patrol the building grounds, we report vandalism, burned out lights and/or other matters requiring attention to the Facilities Director. Additionally, we respond to residents’ calls, record parking waivers when the Community Services Office is closed, assist emergency vehicles to correct locations and provide traffic control as needed/requested by authorities, as we work in conjunction with the Goodyear Police Department.

community patrol to the rescue!In an effort to help the residents through the dog days of summer, we have acquired a portable charger to jump start vehicles, along with a mini air compressor to aid in filling flat tires. If you have a concern that should be addressed after the Estrella Community Services Office closes, contact your Community Patrol staff at 602-329-0462. If you feel it is a true emergency, please call 911.

It is truly a pleasure to work and interact with the residents of Estrella!

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HOA CONTACTCommunity Services 623.386.1112 After Hours 800.274.3165FAX 623.386.5788Office Hours:Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Capital Consultants Management Corp. (CCMC) 480.921.7500

Starpointe Residents Club 623.386.194917665 W Elliot Rd. Operating Hours: Monday – Thursday 5:00am – 9:00pmFriday 5:00am – 8:00pmSaturday 8:00am – 7:00pmSunday 10:00am – 7:00pm

Youth Club 623.386.1949Operating Hours: Mon-Thurs 2:00-6:00pmFri - Sun 1:00-6:00pm

Yacht Club 623.386.3411Fri-Sun 9am - Dusk

COMMUNITY PATROL 602.329.0462

Community Patrol Lead Edward Aboyta

Todd Norman, Community PatrolGreg Higgins, Community Patrol

GOVERNMENTAnimal Control 602.506.7387City Hall 623.932.3910 Code Compliance 623.882.7815Finance Department 623.932.3015Post Office (Estrella Pkwy & Yuma) 623.882.9143Public Relations 623.882.7820Public Works 623.932.3010 State Wildlife Dept. 602.942.3000

MEDICAL / FIRE Emergencies 911Police Non-Emergency 623.932.1220Fire Department Non-Emergency 623.932.2300Poison Control Center 800.222.1222West Valley Hospital 623.882.1500

MISCELLANEOUSGolf Club of Estrella 623.386.2600Players Grill 623.386.2600 Starpointe Cafe’ 623.986.8662 Elliot Market 623.386.2111

RELIGIOUS SERVICESEstrella Mountain Church 623.386.0300 Estrella Foothills Community Church 602.363.7857

SCHOOLSEstrella Elementary 623.327.2820Westar Elementary 623.327.2840Estrella Foothills H.S. 623.327.2400 or 623.327.2470

UTILITIESAPS 602.371.7171Southwest Gas Company 602.861.1999City of Goodyear – Water, Sewer & Trash 623.932.3010

New Home & Custom Lot Information 623.386.1000

GROUPSBook ClubNina Adair / 623.810.3494BridgeCarl Deierling / 623.237.3312BuncoBetti Guenther / 623.242.7877 Car ClubRick Kitchens / 623.932.1246Crafts & StuffNancy Kramer / 623.393.9255Estrella Business GroupDebbie Hudson / 623.225.9560Estrella Conservative Republican ClubDick Newcomer / [email protected] Economy and Investment GroupKevin Jordan / 602.909.5247Estrella Motorcycle Riding GroupJohn Marsland / 623.606.0030Frugal Living in Estrella Kelly Maza / [email protected] Ladies of the LakeAnn Billieu 623.386.4754Photo ClubAlice Slack / 623.327.0240PickleballRon Wilks / 623.266.9858Play GroupAges 0-preschool. Bring toys to share with the group. Jen Schmus / 614.915.6168

PokerAl Wolfson / 602.206.8580QuiddlerSonya Steiner / 623.363.5498 or [email protected] Texas Hold’em PokerRyan Cross / [email protected] ClubJudy Gaede / 623.327.9730

INSTRUCTORS/PERSONAL TRAINERSJenette BennettLevel 1 Crossfit [email protected]

*Shawn [email protected] Rick HarrisKickboxing623.398.7161 / [email protected]

Kim HopkinsCardio Splash/Power Ball623.386.5031 / [email protected]

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Estrella Economy and Investment Group; There is Something for EveryoneBy Kevin Jordan

C ome join the group! It’s a low stress open forum where we

discuss the things that are happening in the world that have

a direct effect on your money. After all, money matters &

Investing is no Picnic, truer words have never been spoken. Did you

know that less than 5% of those at retirement age have enough to

retire or that 90% of the wealth in this country is held by fewer than

4% of the people?

The stock market, real estate, risk or no risk; who knew it would be

this hard? If you don’t understand the world of investing you’re not

alone. Our group is designed to take some of the mystery out, to

inform people of what’s affecting their money every day. The days

of “buy and hold” or blindly contributing to a 401K is over. You can

no longer be disinterested in how money works or turn it over to a

“professional” to manage for you. Truth is: “If you don’t care about

your money no one else will”!

We all face the same unknown future. Will my home value continue

to rise or is there another bubble looming? Am I invested in the right

areas for growth? Will I be able to afford to send my kids to college

and how do I save for retirement?

It’s time to get off your duff and COME JOIN THE GROUP. You

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Why pick up the poop?By Paula Redmon, Communications Committee Member

Besides being a nuisance, uncollected dog waste is a serious problem for Estrella residents. Next time you’re tempted to leave

your pooch’s droppings on the lawn or gravel please remember these facts:

1. The Environmental Protection Agency is becoming aggressive about enforcing the Clean Water Act. Our association could be fined if dog waste goes uncollected.

2. Uncollected dog waste may lead to a special assessment. If fined by the EPA, the association could face a potential special assessment that would be levied against all members—not just dog owners.

3. The appearance and quality of the common areas are known to affect home sales—not just whether and for how much they sell, but how quickly.

4. Uncollected dog waste spreads disease and attracts rodents who feed on pet waste. We love our wild life, but not so close.

5. The weather is getting hotter in Arizona and we are spending more time outside enjoying outdoor events at our beautiful lakes, parks and play areas. Watching where our pets poop (and scooping the poop) will help keep Estrella a clean community and a wonderful place for our friends and families to enjoy all year long.

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Board of directorsTuesday, May 27, 2014, 6:30 pm

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If you have not already noticed, take a drive to the Star Tower about 9:00pm. Get ready to experience something magical as you see all of the lights. While you are there, take a walk up to the top and

read the inscriptions along the way.

The maintenance team had a goal to clean up the maintenance yards and shop of debris that’s been accumulating over the years. After the clean-up was completed, CCMC staff contacted a local vendor who recycles miscellaneous material. The proceeds from the recycling enabled the Yacht Club to purchase a safety boat to assist or rescue an individual that may be stranded, or in a compromised situation while on the water.

The boat is a Wave Tender 9.4 with an electric trolling motor. It’s lightweight and low to the water, but very stable due to its tri hull bow. The design of this boat will allow ease of retrieving an individual from the water, should the situation arise.

We are committed to providing a safe environment for the Estrella residents, and the purchase of this watercraft will assist with safety while on the water.

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Star Tower Lights upgraded & New Safety Boat purchasedBy Shirley Robertson, Communications Coordinator

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StarSplash Waterpark: Beat the Heat!By Eric Holmgren, Club & Program Manager, and Mary Ann Brungardt, Starpointe Front Desk Lead

It’s that time of year again, so grab your bathing suits and head on over to Starpointe! Opening day for the StarSplash WaterPark is slated for May

24th, with the anticipated closing date of September 2nd.

As it is every year, this becomes a very busy time at the Starpointe Residents Club. In an effort to ease the process and make your visit more enjoyable, there are a few things that you as residents can do in preparation for your arrival at the club.

If you have not updated your resident cards to our new activenet system, please see the HOA office to do so prior to the start of the WaterPark season. Please remember all children living in the household must be on the account, and children age 10 and over should have their own ID to scan in when using Estrella amenities. A manual look up will be required for children under the age of 10.

Please read over the complete list of rules and regulations for entry to Starpointe (starting on page 59 http://www.lifeinestrella.com/images/c u s t o m e r s / 4 6 1 5 8 3 / d o c s / C O M M U N I T Y _HANDBOOK_-WORKING%20COPY%207-2013.PDF) and for use of the StarSplash WaterPark in the Community Handbook. Please discuss the rules and regulations with any family members or guests who will be using the pool.

Any residents who plan on bringing guests should obtain the appropriate forms at the Starpointe entry desk or online at www.lifeinestrella.com prior to the WaterPark season. Extended Stay Guest Pass Forms

can be obtained by clicking http://www.lifeinestrella.com/images/customers/461583/docs/EXTENDEDSTAYGUESTPASSAPPLICATIONTUTORIAL-2014A-V3.PDF. For faster service, have these forms filled out and dropped off at Starpointe prior to your guests arriving.

Waterpark rules are as FolloWs:

• Anyone under age 14 must be accompanied by someone age 16 or older.

• As a preventative measure, children who are not potty trained must wear two swim diapers in the WaterPark. An outer reusable swim diaper and an inner disposable swim diaper must be worn.

• Proper attire (meaning ‘cover-ups and shoes’) must be worn upon entering the Club and while in the Club at all times.

• Appropriate swim attire must be worn at all times while at the WaterPark.

• Basic noodles are the only pool toy allowed at the WaterPark.

• Coolers are permitted, although subject to inspection. If asked, all coolers should be easy to access by all Starpointe Front Desk staff.

• Alcoholic beverages and glass containers are not permitted.

• Light snacks (no commercial food) and beverages are permitted at the pool area only. All food and beverage-related trash must be disposed of properly.

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Estrella’s Top-Notch Schools Submitted by Newland Communities

We are proud to offer our residents outstanding options for K-12

education with three top-notch schools located right inside the community, offering students a stimulating challenge close to home. Between Westar and Estrella Mountain Elementary Schools and Estrella Foothills High School, there is never a shortage of good news to share. Below are just a few of the exciting things happening in Estrella’s schools.

The International Baccalaureate (IB) has officially authorized Estrella Mountain Elementary School for the Middle Years Program (MYP). As an IB World School, Estrella Mountain is part of a global community of schools committed to developing knowledgeable, caring young people and a curriculum designed to help them be ready to negotiate their futures successfully. The MYP program encourages students to make connections between their studies in traditional subjects and the real world. It fosters the development of skills for communication, intercultural understanding and global engagement - essential qualities for young people who are becoming global leaders. We commend the school’s educators, administrators, students and families for their active roles in securing the IB MYP distinction and look forward to adding the Primary Years Program (PYP) in the near future.

Estrella Foothills High School has been making news lately for its winning Robotics Club. The team recently won the First Tech Robotics Challenge Inspire Award and title of overall Arizona/New Mexico State Champions. The team moved on to the Western Super Regional Competition where they placed 6th and qualified to compete in the World Championship tournament against 23 countries. Comprised of 16 students, the Robotics Club spent time after school and during breaks meeting with engineers

from Lockheed Martin and designing and building robots. The competition robot can maneuver through the arena, pick up two-inch blocks and place them into a basket 26 inches above the floor and lift itself completely off the ground to hang on a pull-up bar. The robot can even raise its own victory flag.

Westar Elementary will host its STEM Camp this summer on June 2 – 6 to support its curriculum focus of science, technology, engineering and math. The camp is not limited to Westar students and is open to all children, kindergarten through 5th grade, who live in the Estrella Community. Camp lessons will focus on life sciences, earth science, chemistry and energy centered labs. Games and labs are designed to teach and reinforce STEM principles as well as team building skills. Contact Mr. Paduano for more information: [email protected].

These are just a few examples of the many exceptional students, events and news happening at our neighborhood schools. One of the top reasons families choose the Estrella community as home is because of the outstanding programs offered in our schools. To learn more visit the “Schools” page on Estrella.com.


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What to do Before the Hot Weather Sets InBy Four Peaks Landscape Management, Inc.

Before the hot weather sets in there are a few things that need to be done around the

landscape. Adjust your irrigation controller to provide enough water to your plants. With the higher temperatures additional water may be necessary.

The turf should be starting to green up. If you over-seeded your Bermuda grass, make sure you lower your mowing height for a few weeks to help choke out the rye and allow the Bermuda to have additional sunlight to grow. Apply a balanced fertilizer to feed it and break its dormancy. We recommend scheduling fertilizations about every six to eight weeks for a healthy green lawn.

Now is a good time to inspect your trees and adjust or remove unnecessary staking for your mature trees. Our desert trees should be just about completed with their blooming so plan on trimming your desert trees before the seedpods set and after they complete blooming. You will want to remove any weak branches or those that are touching each other; also any crossing branches should be removed. The goal is to reduce the crown of the tree by thinning it out and allowing the wind to pass through with less obstructions. This will help in the upcoming monsoon season when we may encounter heavy winds. If your

trees are too large for you to trim, consult with a tree service. Please make sure that the company you choose to trim your trees has a certified arborist on staff.

May is a great time to install additional plants or trees in your landscape. This will give the plant enough time to acclimate to its new surroundings and be rooted for the summer heat. Select plants for areas that have enough room for the plant to grow in so that it will not need constant attention to keep clear of sidewalks or the house. Remember to envision the mature height and width of the plant before you select the area to install it.

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Residential fires kill around 3,000 Americans each year, but they don’t need to. Most deaths can be prevented if homeowners follow some

basic fire prevention tips. Here are some basic fire safety suggestions to help ensure your household is as prepared as possible in the event of fire strikes.

use your nogginResidential fires often happen purely because homeowners are careless when it comes to common fire prevention tips. Never smoke in bed, for example. Doing so is just asking for trouble. Also, place space heaters at least three feet away from any flammable surface, including walls, since they are another major source of house fires. And finally, don’t overload electrical sockets. There’s a reason that outlets are manufactured with only two plug-ins per unit. Overloading a circuit with extension cords and “octopus” outlets can easily lead to a fire.

educate children aBout Fire dangerStatistics have shown that more than 100,000 fires are set every year by children under five years old playing with matches or lighters. Sit down and talk to your kids about the dangers of playing with fire, and about the potentially lethal consequences of doing so.

Be prepared Test the smoke alarms in your home every month

and replace batteries at least twice a year. Make and practice an escape plan. Teach everyone two ways out of every room in your home. Clear away things that are blocking the exits from rooms.

Home fire safety is a vital part of protecting members of your household from the devastating effects of a fire. By following a few simple fire prevention tips, you can rest easy knowing you and yours are as prepared as possible if the worst should happen to you.

Our Estrella Fire Department is here to PROTECT, SERVE, PREVENT and EDUCATE. There are four (4) crewmembers per shift. Each shift has two (2) paramedics. There are “NO BURN DAYS” in Maricopa County. The No Burn Days apply to Estrella Residents. The dates are posted on the Maricopa County website and also announced on the daily news broadcast. The No Burn Days depend on the weather. On those dates you may not burn trash or leaves. You must apply for a permit to burn any yard trimmings or trash on your property, otherwise you may be subject to a fine of up to $10,000 per violation per day; depending on the violation and the substance and the intensity.

Thank you to our Goodyear Fire Department for sharing this vital information for the Estrella community and for their unselfish service. Estrella, let’s have a safe and fire-free season.

Fires Can Happen in Estrella Article by Paula Redmon - Photos by Dave Finley, Communications Committee Members

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Shifts pictured from left to right. B SHIFT: Left to Right—Firefighter/Paramedic: Mike Bort, Captain, Paramedic: Hugo Bedolla, Firefighter/Paramedic: Sonny Perkins. A SHIFT: Left to Right—Firefighter/Paramedic: Kristen Minnick, Firefighter: Mike Murphy, Engineer/Paramedic: Marty Garbacz, Captain: Tony Legamaro. C SHIFT: Back Row, Left to Right—Firefighter/Paramedic: Shawn Miller, Firefighter: Jason Richmond, Engineer/Paramedic: Tony Barnes, Front Row—Captain: Dave Lackey

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You may ask, “What happens after the HOA and Newland have approved the trail?” Typically, a team of two or three folks marks the general

layout of the trail with colored landscaping flags. (If you happen to see some of these flags out in our community, you can gaze down the trail path and know that these flags usually mark the “downhill” side of the trail.) The team looks for interesting features that people might find intriguing. We also use hand-held “Slope-Meters” and smart-phone “Elevation/Camber Apps” to analyze the topography on which the trail is going to be built. Some things we consider are the soil type (sandy, rocky, high-clay content), the steepness of the hillside, and surface features (deep washes, huge boulders, cacti, and trees) that must be taken into account. This step is very important because a poorly designed trail creates erosion problems. We encourage everyone to stay on designated trails so as not to inadvertently create an ugly water-erosion scar.

Our ‘Secret Trail Installation Tools’ are not Bobcat tractors, John Deere backhoes or Quads pulling steel drags. Once the flags are in, trail crew volunteers hike in their tools, such as pick axes, sledgehammers, steel and leaf rakes, shovels, buckets and pry bars. Yep, it’s just a bunch of guys and gals out playing in the dirt with dust in our teeth, blisters on our palms and stiffness in our backs. The fun begins with the pick axes and steel rakes and is tough work, since our soil is pretty rocky.

If the trail is on a slope greater than what you would feel comfortable traversing on foot, then we have to cut “tread” to level the trail surface. This requires cutting the upper side of the trail on the hill with pick axes, and transferring that soil/rock mix to the slope

below the trail with a steel rake. The steeper the slope the trail crosses, the more dirt and rocks we have to move in order to make the trail almost level. If a big rock is buried in the ground we might use a sledgehammer to remove some of the rock that is above the ground, or even use a pry bar to remove the rock entirely. The above process of making the trail flatter is called “cutting bench,” hence the trail is a “bench cut” trail. Once we have removed the fist size rocks, we then use leaf rakes to get out smaller rocks while trying to keep as much soil on the trail as possible. This leaves a nice surface on which to walk or ride.

When the trail is in steeper terrain and in a confined area, you will see the trail reverse on itself, which is called a “climbing turn” or a “switchback.” These turns are used to help keep the steepness of the slope more manageable for hikers and bikers while ensuring that water runs off and not down the trail. This labor intensive effort allows the trail to be more safely traveled by trail-users.

What takes only minutes to hike or ride, can take weeks to build. Several members of the Trails Committee and Trail Crew have been through Trail School and we are careful to build and maintain trails that are enjoyable and sustainable. Sure, it takes a lot of work to build a trail, but your Estrella Trails Committee takes seriously our responsibility to provide our community with a great opportunity to enjoy the outdoors. It would be hard to find a community with a better trail system. We are always looking for volunteers, even if it is helping us carry some shovels or rakes. If you are interested, please contact us by going to www.lifeinestrella.com and click on “Committees,” then “Trails.” See you on the trails!

What’s In A Trail?by Estrella Trails Committee

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Wednesday, may 14th - the rosie projectBy Graeme Simsion. Don Tillman, professor of genetics, has never been on a second date. He is a man who can count all his friends on the fingers of one hand and whose lifelong difficulty with social rituals has convinced him that he is not wired for romance. When an acquaintance informs him that he would make a ‘wonderful’ husband his whole world changes. This is a story one is unlikely to forget.

Wednesday, june 11th - death at la FeniceBy Donna Leon. This is the first mystery based on the Italian detective Guido Brunetti. Called a “stunning procedural series” in a New York Times book review, this novel shows us the underside of Venice. Though murder is central, the book is nonetheless human and humane. The novel opens on a high note where an opera is being performed at the Teatro La Fenice. The journey from there is riveting.

Wednesday, july 9th - Five smooth stonesBy Ann Fairbairn. This gripping bestseller, first published in 1966, has continued to captivate readers with its wide-ranging yet intimate portrait of an America sundered by racial conflict. David Champlin is a black man, born into poverty in Depression-era New Orleans, who makes his way up the ladder of success, only to sacrifice everything to lead his people in civil rights.

Wednesday, septemBer 10th - tBaTitle TBA. Members are asked to suggest a book for this meeting. We especially encourage those who have not yet submitted a title to do so.

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I am proud to report that more than 2,000 students from 12 schools in Goodyear have

been cracking the books this past month in a fun way in hopes of becoming tops in their class. But

for those who competed in the city of Goodyear’s 2nd Annual Reading Challenge, they’re all winners in the end and have become better readers for it.

The Reading Challenge is an effort to improve literacy and create a fun and competitive learning environment while we hope to build on the program’s success last year. The challenge pits classes in kindergarten through the eighth grade against one another to see who could read the most pages in the four week span. The contest ended on April 27 and the results are being tallied. Stay tuned.

Last year, the 2013 Reading Challenge was the first education-related initiative hosted by the city since joining the Read-On Arizona literacy partnership early last year. Read-On Arizona is a statewide organization committed to creating an effective continuum of services to improve language and literacy outcomes for Arizona’s children.

The genesis of the Reading Challenge came out of Goodyear City Councilmember Joanne Osborne’s “Building Blocks to Great Schools” –a partnership that aims to bring city officials and school administrators together to develop policies and practices that enhance the quality of education for Goodyear students.

By instilling a love for reading in our students and helping them improve their literacy, we hope to better prepare our children for their future and increase their chances for success later on in life.

The public, private and charter schools from around Goodyear competing in this year’s Reading

Challenge are: Copper Trails Elementary, Desert Star Elementary, Desert Thunder Elementary, Eliseo C. Felix Elementary, Estrella Mountain Elementary, Mable Padgett Elementary, The Odyssey Preparatory Academy, Palm Valley Elementary, Westar Elementary, West Valley Christian School, Western Sky Middle School and Wildflower Elementary. This year, students in kindergarten through second grade also are competing in the Reading Challenge for the first time.

During last year’s inaugural challenge, about 2,300 students combined to read about 800,000 pages. This year, the sixth through eighth grade winners will receive two tickets each to an Arizona Diamondbacks game and the kindergarten through fifth grade winners will be rewarded with an ice cream party. Congratulations to all of those who competed in the event, and rose to the challenge!

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Goodyear Students Become Better readers in ChallengeBy Mayor Georgia Lord, City of Goodyear

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Scam Alert!By Lisa Kutis, PIO, City of Goodyear Police Department

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The Goodyear Police Department advises the citizens of Goodyear to

guard themselves against door-to-door solicitor scams. Police have received complaints that unknown subjects have been going door-to-door, falsely representing various organizations in order to collect money.

In one specific incident, Goodyear PD was advised of a subject apparently going door-to-door falsely identifying himself as a member of the Army Reserves, asking for donations. He may have been dressed in military uniform and/or carrying a military ID.

The Goodyear Police Department warns residents that the Army Reserves never solicit donations door-to-door. If you are approached, be warned…this is a scam! In addition, for your protection, know the

organization to whom you are giving a donation, and whether or not they in fact solicit door-to-door, as many charities do not.

In general, practice safety when answering your door. Goodyear Police recommend not opening the door to strangers. For your safety, keep doors and windows

locked. When not at home, create an environment that looks and sounds as if someone were at home. Examples include: turn on lights inside the home and use outdoor lighting at night. If gone for an extended period of time, arrange for mail and newspaper to be stopped or picked up for you. Put lights and TV/radio on a timer to create noise inside the home.

And as always, if you see suspicious activity, report it to the Police Department immediately.


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Estrella Hold’emFriday, may 2nd, 6:00pm check in6:30pm games promptly Beginstarpointe residents clubIf you like Texas Hold’em Poker, you will love Estrella Hold ‘em! This quarterly event includes water, soda and potluck snacks while enjoying a tournament style evening of poker. RSVP by Thursday, May 1st at 5pm to receive bonus chips. You will be asked to pay a reservation fee of $5 to hold your spot, which will be returned to you when you attend the event. Visit www.lifeinestrella.com for full rules.

Estrella Semi Annual Garage Salesaturday, may 3rd , 7:00am – 2:00pmdeadline to register is tuesday, april 29th at 5pmEstrella’s Semi Annual Garage Sale is sponsored in part by Camille Trachsel-Smith with Welcome Home Realty. Camille and her team will pass out maps at Starpointe starting at 6:30am; just follow the directional signs. Remember to remove all of your items from your yard before 5pm. Registration forms are located at Starpointe, HOA office and online. Participation is only $5 and will include the sale listed in the newspaper and on the maps.

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Story Time at StarpointeFirst thursday of every month – Free may 1st, 10:30 – 11:30amJoin us on the 1st Thursday of every month for Story Time with your little ones. Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, a bestselling children’s book, will be our story. It has a rhythmic alphabet chant that rolls along on waves of fun. The rainbow of bright, bold and cheerful colors makes the merry parade of letters unforgettable. The story is written by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambaul. Immediately following the story, enjoy making an alphabet pasta necklace to take home! This is a FREE event and no advance sign up is required. Hope to see you all there!

Estrella Coffee Social every Friday 8:30 – 10:00am$3 per adult and $2 for children to enter this eventEnjoy coffee and a continental breakfast while getting to know your neighbors at the weekly Estrella Coffee Social. We are always looking for volunteers to help with this weekly event. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up at The Volunteer Spot at www.lifeinestrella.com.

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‘50s Sock HopSaturday, September 21st, 7:00pm to 9:00pm Starpointe Residents Club Cocktails and Conversations is going back in time! We are putting on our poodle skirts and greasing back our hair so that we can hop back to the 1950s for a good ‘ole fashioned Sock Hop complete with a live band and a car show by the Estrella Mountain Car Club.

‘That Kool Band’ will be out to perform a two hour show that is sure to have you tapping your toes or dancing up a storm. They will be bringing us their show titled ‘At the Hop,’ a musi-cal tribute to some of the greatest Rock & Roll stars of the ‘50s and ‘60s including ‘The Beach Boys,’ ‘The Beatles,’ ‘Dion and the Belmonts,’ and many, many more. They preformed here in Estrella last May and many of those that attended have said they put on a great show so you don’t want to miss them.

Members of the Estrella Mountain Car club will be displaying some of their hot rods and unique car collections at the event, too. This club is a group of 30 residents and guests whose members own over 40 unique automobiles. The years and models of these cars range from current convertibles to exotic imports to restored hotrods. You don’t have to be a member of the Estrella Mountain Car Club to show off your car. If you have a unique or classic car that you would like to display at the event there will be spaces in the parking lot reserved for you to show off your cars, too.

Dinner will include a classic menu of burgers, chips, and side salads catered by Dad’s Catering. The evening’s signature

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drinks will include a “Root Beer Float” made with root beer and cream flavored vodka, and a Chocolate Shake, which is very similar to a mudslide with Kahlua and Bailey’s Irish Cream. We will also offer beer wine and a variety of sodas.

We are expecting a full crowd for this evening of music, cars, and fun so please purchase your wristbands in advance. The cost is $15 per resident, which includes dinner, dancing and drinks. You are welcomed to bring your non-resident guests for an additional $5 guest fee. You must be 21 years of age or over to purchase wristbands for this event and the deadline to purchase tickets is September 18th.

Story Time at Starpointe Thursday, September 5th, 10:30amFreeIn honor of Ballet Under the Stars performance by Ballet Ari-zona we will be reading Angelina Ballerina written by Katha-rine Holabird and Illustrated by Helen Craig. Angelina Ballerina was first introduced over 20 years ago and is now the spokes character for National Dance Week. With Katharine Holabird’s lively writing and Helen Craig’s charming illustrations, the origi-nal story about the feisty little mouse who wants nothing more than to dance still keeps young ballerinas leaping with delight. After the story stick around and make a craft to take with you.

Trivia NightMonday, September 9th, 6:30pmStarpointe Residents Club$5 in AdvanceDo you know it all? Do you have a friend that does? Get your 4-person team together and get ready to show off your knowledge at this month’s live Trivia Night. Do you have what it takes to beat August’s winners, B-52’s? The evening in-cludes three rounds of trivia: general knowledge, history & geography, and entertainment. There is also a bonus speed round to help your team pick up a few extra points. The cost for this event is $5 per person if you register in advance, or $8 at the door. Papa John’s Pizza, salad, water, and soda will be provided. Due to space we are limited to 24 teams, so please sign up early to secure your team’s spot.

BINGOThursday, September 19th, 6:00pmStarpointe Residents ClubLooking for a fun evening with fellow residents, potluck dinner, and a chance to win big bucks? Give Bingo a try! Starpointe

Upcoming Events - Sept. 2013By Mary Ann Brungardt, Starpointe Front Desk Lead

STARPOINTE STArpOINTE CLASSES updatetotal Body conditioning and core galore classes, by Dawn Terry, will be on break for summer with the last class on Thursday May 22nd. Classes will resume Tuesday, August 19th and look for some new kids conditioning and Pre-school fitness classes to be added in September. Any questions or concerns should be directed to Dawn Terry at [email protected].


Yacht Club Social Goes ‘Electric’Friday, may 9th, 7:00- 9:00pm$10 adult residents - $5 children 12 & under – guest fees applythe deadline to purchase tickets is may 7th at 4pmyacht club pavilionThis month’s Yacht Club Social includes a show you will not want to miss! Eric Chudzik, as Electric Blue Show, has a one-man variety show that consists of comedy impersonations of famous people like Elvis, Dean Martin, Jake Blues, and Frank Sinatra. His show has something for everyone: singing, dancing, magic, costume changes, audience participation, and acrobatics - yes acrobatics! If you like to laugh and have a good time, the Mr. E Show is a show for you! Along with the laughs, we will serve up hamburgers, hot dogs, coleslaw, baked beans and potato salad. Water will be available with dinner, but you are welcome to bring your favorite beverage to enjoy with your meal. Seating is limited so you are encouraged to bring a folding chair or blanket to this outdoor event to guarantee seating. Tickets for this event can be purchased at the Starpointe Residents Club on a first-come, first-served basis. Minimum 75; Maximum 200.

New resident Orientationtuesday, may 13th, 6:00pmstarpointe gallery roomsThis free event fills up fast; therefore your RSVP is required at www.lifeinestrella.com. Come and join your fellow new residents for an evening of great information and lots of door prizes. The PreSchooner Club will be open at no cost for our potty trained to age 10-year-old Estrella residents.

BINGO potluck Stylethursday, may 15th, 6:00pm potluck6:30pm games Beginstarpointe residents clubLooking for a fun evening with fellow residents, potluck dinner, and a chance to win big bucks? B.I.N.G.O! Starpointe will host a monthly Bingo Night “potluck” style. Bring your favorite dish to share. Water, soda and coffee will be provided. The cost is $5 per 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 the games. See you there!

ENO–Estrella Night Out is ‘Forever Elvis!’saturday, may 17th, 7:00 - 9:00pm$15 per adult resident - guest fees applydeadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, may 14th at 4pmstarpointe residents club Ladies and Gentlemen, Elvis is in the building! From early classics like “That’s Alright Mama,” “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Blue Suede Shoes” to movie favorites such as “Jailhouse Rock” and “Viva Las Vegas” on into the Vegas-styled “Suspicious Minds,” “Burnin’ Love” and “American Trilogy” this show leaves fans only wanting more! While rocking with Elvis, guests will enjoy beer, wine and our special Elvis tribute drink –Blue Hawaii. In honor of the King’s southern roots, there will be a BBQ beef feast served up with mac and cheese BYOBS (Bring Your Own Banana Sandwich!). Dinner will be served from 7:00 to 7:30pm. The Forever Elvis Show will be from 7:30-8:45pm. Minimum of 75; Maximum of 120.

Trivia Nightmonday, may 19th, 6:30pm$5 in advance $8 day of event – guest Fees applystarpointe residents clubWe had 22 teams signed up for last month’s Trivia night. It is sure to be a night filled with laughter. You can be a part of the fun too. Get your four-person team together and get ready to show off your knowledge at this month’s Live Trivia Night. Do you have what it takes to beat the April champions, Midwest by Southwest? Come out and challenge your neighbors with three rounds that include general knowledge, history, geography and entertainment. Papa John’s Pizza, salad, water and soda will be provided. Due to space we are limited to 22 teams, so please sign up early!


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9am Crafts & Stuff10am Landscape Committee Meeting10:30am Story Time5pm Communications Committee Meeting6pm Games, Games, Games7pm Photo Group

8:30am Estrella Coffee Social1pm Bridge6:30pm Estrella Hold’em

7am Estrella Community Garage Sale

4 5 6 7 8 9 101pm Bridge 8am Estrella

Business Group1pm Sisters in Stitches7pm Estrella Economy Investment Group

9:30am Playgroup1pm Weekly Poker1pm Ladies of the Lake5pm Budget/Finance Committee Meeting6pm Bridge7pm Democratic Group

9am Crafts & Stuff6pm Games, Games, Games

8:30am Estrella Coffee Social1pm Bridge7pm Yacht Club Social

9am Car Club10am VIT11am Travel ClubNoon FREE Sailing Classes

11 12 13 14 15 16 1711am Motorcycle Group

1pm Bridge 6pm Arts of Estrella6pm New Resident Orientation7pm Heartbeat of Estrella

9:30am Playgroup10am Book Club1pm Weekly Poker6pm Bridge6:30pm Voting Member Meeting

9am Crafts & Stuff6pm Games, Games, Games6pm BINGO6pm AEFP

8:30am Estrella Coffee Social1pm Bridge

7pm ENO – ‘Estrella Night Out’

18 19 20 21 22 23 241pm Bridge5pm Social Committee Meeting6pm Bunco

1pm Sisters in Stitches6:30 Trivia

9:30am Playgroup1pm Poker5pm Trails Committee Meeting6pm Bridge7pm Photo Club

1pm Quiddler6pm Games, Games, Games

1pm Bridge 11am WaterPark Big Dipper OPENS

25 26 27 28 29 30 311pm Bridge 6:30pm Board of

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GROUPSBook ClubNina Adair / 623.810.3494BridgeMurray Cutten / [email protected] Guenther / 623.242.7877 Car ClubRick Kitchens / 623.932.1246Crafts & StuffNancy Kramer / 623.393.9255Estrella Business GroupDebbie Hudson / 623.225.9560Estrella Conservative Republican Club Dick Newcomer / [email protected] Economy and Investment GroupKevin Jordan / 602.909.5247Estrella Motorcycle Riding GroupJohn Marsland / 623.606.0030Frugal Living in EstrellaKelly Maza / 407.721.0528Heartbeat of EstrellaNate Evanko / 623.377.1029Hiking GroupMary Hartsfield / [email protected]@cox.netLadies of the LakeAnn Billieu 623.386.4754Photo ClubAlice Slack / 623.327.0240

PickleballRon Wilks / 623.266.9858Play GroupAges 0-preschool. Bring toys to share with the group. Jen Schmus / 614.915.6168PokerAl Wolfson / 602.206.8580QuiddlerSonya Steiner / 623.363.5498 or [email protected] Texas Hold’em PokerRyan Cross / [email protected] ClubJudy Gaede / 623.327.9730


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YOUR DESERT OASISMany residents will say the 72 acres of lakes are what solidified their decision to move into the Estrella™ community, and certainly the enhanced lifestyle provided by North and South Lake sets the community apart from other developments here in the Arizona desert. One of Estrella’s top amenities is the Yacht Club, where approximately 200 residents a week take advantage of boating opportunities. In fact, Terry Hammond – the new manager of the Yacht Club, says it’s the reason he made Estrella his full-time home.

Open Friday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Yacht Club offers residents free boat rentals and residents are encouraged to take advantage of this unique community amenity. The current boat inventory includes: 16 kayaks (both double and single seats), four canoes, four stand up paddle boards, two standard sailboats, two racing sailboats and four pedal boats. Free sailing and boating safety classes are held the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. In addition to boating equipment, the Yacht Club also provides fishing poles for catch and release fishing. Regularly stocked with bass, bluegill, tilapia and more – residents can drop a line and enjoy a day on the lake, just be sure to bring your own bait. For more information call 623-386-3411.

COMMUNITY NEWS Residents know that Estrella is always buzzing with events, new businesses opening, new homes being built and outstanding resident news. Just a few noteworthy headlines are below.

• The City of Goodyear’s quarterly “Coffee With A Cop” will be hosted at Oasis Bagels on May 20. Head over from 8 - 10 a.m. to meet with officers, share ideas, ask questions and learn how to keep your family and home safe. Oasis will graciously be serving free coffee during the event.

• The much anticipated new neighborhoods are now open – Golf Canyon by T.W. Lewis By David Weekley Homes and Golf Ridge by William Ryan Homes. Be sure to stop by to see the beautiful new models – six in all…you might even pick up some great design tips for your own home.

• CantaMia’s new model home village is now open featuring nine brand new model homes, including five new floor plans and four of the original best sellers. The community now offers 25 floor plans, nine of which are new and complement the existing sixteen. Stop by for a quick tour to see all the great things happening.

• The Goodyear Lakeside Music Fest was a resounding success with more than 4,000 music lovers stopping by the Estrella Lakeside Amphitheater to enjoy a variety of live bands, artistic presentations and beautiful lake and mountain views.

VISIT ESTRELLA TODAY10300 SOUTH ESTRELLA PARKWAY | GOODYEAR, AZ 85338 | Estrella.com

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. Brokers welcome.*

INFORMATION CENTER (623) 386-1000STARPOINTE RESIDENTS CLUB (623) 386-1949YACHT CLUB (623) 386-3411 GOLF CLUB OF ESTRELLA (623) 386-2600

AV HOMES • ROSEWOOD HOMES • T.W. LEWIS by DAVID WEEKLEY HOMES • WILLIAM RYAN HOMES

NNP III – Estrella Mountain Ranch, LLC is the owner/creator of the Estrella Community and has limited responsibility to persons buying directly from them only to the development of certain infrastructure improvements. Homebuilders (“Builders”), unaffiliated with Owner or its affiliates (collectively, “Owner Companies”), are building homes in the Community. Owner Companies are not co-developing, co-building or a partner or joint venturer with such Builders. Owner Companies are in no way responsible for any obligations or representations of any of the Builders to third parties and/or home buyers, and Owner Companies shall incur no liability whatsoever nor have any obligations or liability to any home buyer regarding a home purchase from a Builder. Buyers of homes from any of the Builders waive, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any and all rights, claims, causes of action and other rights whatsoever against Owner Companies arising out of their purchase transaction with the Builders. Newland Communities solely acts as the property manager for the Community. The California Public Employees Retirement System (“CalPERS”) has an indirect interest in one of the members in Owner. Newland Communities and CalPERS are not a guarantor or party to any agreement and shall have no liability to the development or selling of homes or

responsibility for any claims, issues. A complete list of disclaimer can be found at www.estrella.com. Certain properties may be registered with HUD, or may have registered components in the future as required pursuant to the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act. If such registration occurs, obtain the HUD Property Report, or its equivalent, required by Federal law and read it before signing anything. No Federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. No guarantee can be made that development will proceed as described. THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REAL ESTATE HAS NOT QUALIFIED, INSPECTED, OR EXAMINED THIS OFFERING. This is not intended to be an offer to sell nor a solicitation of offers to buy real estate in Estrella to residents of Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and Oregon, or in any other jurisdiction where prohibited by law. • Prices, specifications, details and availability of Builder’s homes are subject to change without notice. All square footage is approximate. 2014 © Estrella. All rights reserved. Estrella is a trademark of NNP III-Estrella Mountain Ranch, LLC, and may not be copied, imitated or used, in whole or in part, without prior written permission.

For more information on homes and Estrella news visit Estrella.com or call the Information Center at 623-386-1000.

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Life In Estrella Magazine - May 2014