My Hometown Estrella - August 2010

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my hometown

local chef gets remarkable review

as the community of estrella opens local school doors

this month for the fall 2010 season, and the long-awaited

market place on the corner of elliot and estrella parkway

opens new stores continually, please be reminded of

the increase in pedestrian traffic throughout the com-

munity. it doesn’t take much effort to yield to pedes-

trians; it is a common courtesy that any of us would

appreciate when walking or riding a bicycle.

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local estrella chef, terri campbell of meals in motion, invited us to dine among

several members of the estrella Business networking group, in her home, for

what i would call a midsummer afternoon’s dream luncheon. the combination of

tasteful cuisine, coupled with her masterful culinary workstation was an immedi-

ate giveaway of her passion for preparing excellent dishes.

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meet your neighbors and socialize, while enjoying,

snacks with a polynesian flair. signature drinks will

be served from estrella’s own tiki Bar along with

beer, wine, water, soda, and coffee.

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cocktails & conversation hosts a “tiki Bar”

Pedestrian safety in estrella

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One of my fondest childhood summertime memo-ries is lying in the grass, staring at the black background of the night sky, decorated with embellishments of twin-kling lights, feeling as if time had completely stood still as it waited to grant another of my childhood wishes. In early July that sky was the background for the annual hometown fireworks display, an event celebrated in conjunction with a daytime barbecue. I can still smell the circling sweet smoke from the coals after roast-ing hot dogs and savoring homemade ice-cream. It’s easy to remember those carefree days when I stretched lazily with our family’s canine companion, sharing those meaningful, one-sided conversations that were sealed in agreement by a wet lick on the cheek or a simple wag of his tail.

Now that I’m all grown-up, I find that the seemingly endless scorching days of summer can create a challenge for maintaining adequate activity. Truth-be-told, I think Fido’s got a point in the areas of loyalty and content-ment, but sometimes he’s just plain lazy. In August, it’s easy for me to follow in his foot (paw) steps.

In hopes of assisting you as you cope with some of

the hottest, most sultry days of the year, we’re providing information and tips this month about health and home, as well as cool city and community activities, which might invite you to create your own trips down memory lane in the future. We’ve invited you into the kitchen of a local chef, Terri Campbell, for a review of her sizzling’ lun-cheon recipes, featuring her home-based business, Meals in Motion. Of course, we’ve included scrumptious recipes from Kim Onstott, Your Place Gourmet Personal Chef Service, who is dedicated to helping simplify those busy work and school weeks ahead. As we prepare to switch gears from the lazy days of summer into a new school year, you won’t want to miss reading our mini-refresher article on pedestrian safety. And youngsters will enjoy a children’s book, Jake the Bombed Out Bomb Dog, from local authors John and Ashleen Rowan providing moti-vational messages, featuring Dachshund Jake.

I hope you’re enjoying the longer days of sunlight this summer. I’m convinced if your dog, or mine, could talk, he would remind us to run, romp and play hard daily, despite the dog days of summer!

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Pedestrian safety in estrella

As the community of Estrella opens local school doors this month for the fall 2010 season, and the long-awaited Market Place on the corner of Elliot and Estrella Parkway opens new stores, please be reminded of the increase in pedestrian traffic throughout the community. It doesn’t take much effort to yield to pedestrians; it is a common courtesy that any of us would appreciate when walking or riding a bicycle. After all, this com-munity and its trails, parks, and amenities are often within walking distance from home - a common reason we share in chosing to live here in Estrella. Safety for drivers and those walking and riding bikes in our neighborhood is necessary and it’s everyone’s business.

estrella resident, kirstin conlon, submitted the following helpful

information:

We believe our community is unique. Unique in the sense of who we are, where we are located, and how we all come together to support one another and look out for each other... except for when it comes to the roads! There is one intersection and one road I wish to address. The intersection of par-ticular concern is the cross walk directly in front of the Starpointe Residents Club. This particular intersection is a two-way stop, one from Starpointe and the other from San Gabriel. During the busier parts of the day, morn-ing and evening commuters are in a hurry to get in and out of Estrella. It has become increasingly more difficult to get across this crosswalk as the community has grown. There are four actual lanes and a median that a pedestrian has to trek to get across the street. I enjoy taking my children up to the boat house to feed the ducks in the mornings or evenings just after dinner. There have been several near misses at this intersection and even more times where I have been forced to stop, in the middle, because a car failed to yield to me while I was in the crosswalk. This becomes extremely dangerous when you are toting your two little ones in a bike trailer behind you that extends quite far into the roadway.

According to http://www.pagnet.org/Default.aspx?tabid=489, the current Arizona laws state the following:

28-792. right-of-way at crosswalk

A. Except as provided in section 28-793, subsection B, if traffic control signals are not in place or are not in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way, slowing down or stopping if need be in order to yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a cross-walk when the pedestrian is on the half of the roadway on which the vehicle is traveling or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the roadway as to be in danger. A pedestrian shall not suddenly leave any curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield.

B. If a vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at an unmarked cross-walk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of another vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

Another area of concern is San Gabriel St., although I am sure this happens all over Estrella. I don’t know what it is about this street, but people seem to think it’s the highway! There is one particular curve where you’re forced to use every intuition and sense you have to get across the street. I literally have

to tell my kids to quiet down so I can hear if there are cars coming. Without fail, the second I begin to cross the street, here comes a car, howling around the corner and, again, we are forced to either back up in a hurry or run and stop in the middle of the road!

So, there we are, with my son in his stroller, daughter walking her bike, and two dogs at toe, standing there, in the middle of the road, car zooming by us from the front and behind with my dogs freaking out like

bucking broncos because they don’t know what’s going on. It becomes quite terrifying because I have to let go of the stroller to contain the dogs and there have been times when the stroller just continues to roll!

Now I understand that I am not in a crosswalk, so I am to yield to the cars. However, when you’ve made certain that it’s safe to go and we start going, it’s up to the drivers to slow down because we are in the street.

The current laws for crossing outside of a cross walk are as follows:

28-793. crossing at other than crosswalk

A. A pedestrian crossing a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles on the roadway.

B. A pedestrian crossing a roadway at a point where a pedestrian tunnel or overhead pedestrian crossing has been provided shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles on the roadway.

C. Between adjacent intersections at which traffic control signals are in operation, pedestrians shall not cross at any place except in a marked crosswalk.

Ultimately, what it comes down to is that our community is like its own little town with that small town feel. Let’s not bring the “Big City” onto our small town roads. We can maintain that small town feel by driving with more courtesy and thoughtfulness for one another.


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estrella foothills high school

Estrella Foothills High School has been named an “Excelling” school by the Arizona Department of Education and serves approximately 1100 students from grades 9-12. The first school bell will ring on Wednesday, August 4 at 7:30 a.m., marking the first period of the first semester for fall 2010. Students and parents will also want to save two additional dates on their calendars: Wednesday, August 11 for Meet the Teacher Night and Friday, August 20 for Student Picture Day. Estrella Foothills High is located at 13033 S. Estrella Parkway and the telephone number is 623-327-2400. Welcome back Wolves!

estrella mountain elementary school

The first morning school bell will ring at 7:40 am for the Estrella Mountain Elementary School Cougars on Wednesday, August 4. Estrella Mountain Elementary School is home to K-8th graders and is located at 10301 S. San Miguel. The telephone number is 623-327-2820.

westar elementary school

Westar Elementary School, located at 17777 W. Westar Dr., will also begin on Wednesday, August 4 at 7:40 am. Parents, you will want to mark your calendars for Open House, scheduled for August 10. Welcome back Comets! The telephone number for Westar Elementary School is 623-327-2840. Also, don’t forget to register your shopping cards today! Get your shopping cards registered/renewed to support Westar Elementary School! Check out all the information on our webpage at www.liberty.k12.az.us/westarpto. Click on fundraising or the PTO documents fundraising page. It will only take a few minutes of your time and, at no extra cost to you, the school earns cash for the students! Save our link on your favorites bar and visit frequently to stay up-to-date!

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Eating healthy and exercise are paramount in living a healthy and vital life. Exercise is truly medicine! There is a campaign instituted by the ACSM encouraging physicians to prescribe more exercise to their patients rather than prescribing more medicine. Choosing to be a proactive partici-pant in your well-being can be truly transformational. You have an amazing opportunity to tune into the power of lifestyle medicine, lead a life that is vital and realize your highest potential - now! My advice to my clients is to “exercise only on the days that you eat.”

If you are not currently exercising or have a family history of heart disease/diabetes, you should consult with your physician prior to undertak-ing an exercise program. For more information, contact Martin Welter at 602-689-5029.

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By kim alvarado, contributing editor

Local Estrella Chef, Terri Campbell of Meals in Motion, invited me to dine among several members of the Estrella Business Networking Group, in her home, for what I would call a midsummer afternoon’s dream luncheon. The combination of tasteful cuisine coupled with her masterful culinary workstation was an immediate giveaway of her passion for preparing excel-lent dishes.

Upon entry, I quickly forgot about the blazes of Mother Nature’s sum-mer outdoor furnace and began soaking in the ambiance of the cool colorful atmosphere. I quickly made mental notes about disposing of all of the jars of pre-made white cream sauce and boxes of suddenly salad taking up the space in my own cupboard before ever letting Terri into my kitchen!

The afternoon dining experience began with a relaxed background of smooth jazz music, which complimented the menu of Shrimp Louie Salad, creamy brie cheese triangles with crisp sea-salted bagel chips, fresh-plump strawberries, iced-tea with a hint of black currant and a grand finale dessert; a luscious triple layered carrot cake - all served on crisp white plates, which complimented the colorful, bold pattern of Sarika Spring Floral cloth place-mats and napkins. I felt like I was beachside.

For starters, the crunchy, crisp bagel crackers with just a hint of salt fla-vor were a complement to the soft, creamy cow’s milk cheese triangle of brie, named after the French province in which it was originated. Add one plump,

ripe, sweet summer strawberry and Yum!

Bring on the Shrimp Louie Salad, which was a delicate mixture of spring greens, peeled shrimp, and ripe tomatoes on the vine and perfectly shaped crescent moon avocado wedges. (I couldn’t help but take note of the technique for obtaining the uniform slices of avocado, quite contrasting to my own method, which ends up looking more like guacamole!) This heav-enly salad was drizzled with a spicy shrimp-colored dressing with a hint of zesty tang. Its creamy consistency made this course a meal.

Last, but certainly not least, the ultra-moist triple layer carrot cake, filled with pineapple, shredded carrot, applesauce and golden raisins. This delicacy was topped with a smooth, light cream cheese frosting, its sides wrapped in toasted pecans.

I would highly recommend this enthusiastic LeCordon Blue College of Culinary Arts graduate chef, Terri Campbell of Meals in Motion, for your next dinner party with a few friends or as a unique gift for your wife’s birth-day. The menu possibilities are endless. To learn more about Terri’s personal chef services call 480-628-5184 or email her at [email protected]. Terri is an Estrella resident and a member of the Estrella Business Networking Group.

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It took some creative thinking on the part of New York police detective, John Rowan, to find a way to distract his 10-year old daughter, Ashleen, from the events of the morn-ing of September 11, 2001. It was a distraction that not only Ashleen needed, but was also a basis of gaining strength for a father needing to move forward from the tragedy that wasn’t just a one day event, but a devastation that continues to haunt our entire nation. It took John and his daughter just a few weeks of working together to organize the creative story of Jake the Bombed Out Bomb Dog, but a lengthy nine years to get the story published. “No one wanted to touch it for quite sometime,” recalls Rowan. “For years it was brushed aside, due to the sen-sitive nature of its relation to the events of 9/11.” After all, the nation was still mourning and no one wanted to touch a fictional children’s book with a positive message, which so deeply contrasted the factual, real-life devastation.

The months that followed the 9/11 terrorist attacks, displaced John, Ashleen and Jake from a destroyed neighborhood, placing a new set of road-blocks in their path. The Rowans quickly learned that their new temporary apartment didn’t allow pets, thus began the basis for Jake’s newly proclaimed position as a police “Bomb Dog,” followed by a desire to connect with his daughter, keeping their path to recovery a positive one.

“Jake the Bombed Out Bomb Dog” is a fictional story that takes children through some dog waggin’ circumstances that result in Jake’s loss of his sense of smell. It takes a deeply personal story of tragedy that we have all been touched with to varying degrees, and combines it with a desire to move forward when facing moments in life that just aren’t easy. It gives children encouragement, just as John Rowan gave his daughter Ashleen encouragement as they moved forward with determination to overcome a catastrophic set of circumstances.

John Rowan has been an Arizona resident, since 2003. He currently works as an assistant to the Goodyear Chief

of Police. John’s daughter, Ashleen, has recently graduated from high school in the State of New York and is pursuing a college education in theatre. The beloved, Jake the Dachshund, passed away in 2005 from cancer, but his legacy continues through the inspirational children’s book, “Jake the Bombed Out Bomb Dog,” which encourages children with limitations and disabilities to push forward and remain positive. “Just because you have a limitation, doesn’t mean you don’t have other gifts to offer,” says Rowan.

Anyone interested in learning more about this author, a personal book reading session, or to purchase “Jake the Bombed out Bomb Dog,” visit www.jakethebombedoutbombdog.com.

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music classes

instant guitar for the hopelessly Busy

This class instructor promises that within a few hours you will be able to learn enough about playing the guitar to give yourself years of musical enjoyment. You’ll need to bring your acoustic guitar for a crash course in basic chords and playing techniques, set for August 12 from 4-6:30 pm at Goodyear Fire Station 3 Conference Room. Class fee is $47 with a $5 registration fee. For more information, visit www.instantguitarnow.com.

instant piano for the hopelessly Busy

A few hours of ‘secrets’ and lessons will be enough to allow you to experience years of musical enjoyment. These piano professionals use chord teaching instead of note teaching. If you can find middle C and know the meaning of “Every Good Boy Does Fine,” then you already know enough to enroll in this condensed workshop. Class fee if $52, which includes workbook and practice CD. This class is scheduled for August 12, from 6:40-9:40 pm at Goodyear Fire Station 3 Conference Room. For more information, visit www.craigsinstantpiano.com.

jamming 101

This August 26 from 6:30-9:30 pm is reserved for musicians of all levels to play together. This one evening seminar has been featured at many festivals including California Bluegrass Association Camp and the Strawberry Music Festivals and is open to all ages and instruments. Go to www.jamming101.com to register. There is a $5 registration fee and a $47 class fee. This event will take place at the Goodyear Fire Station 3 Conference Room.

tribal Belly Dance

Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced dancers will learn techniques to improve posture and traditional moves. The final summer session is August 17 through October 12. Interested participants should visit www.anaya-tribal.com. There is a $60 per session charge.

get in shape

fitness Boot camp

There’s one final four-week summer session of Fitness Boot Camp from August 2 through August 27 at the Goodyear Community Park. This motivational training session is designed to help you reach personal fitness goals and receive nutritional guidance. The price is $199 for three days and $299 for five days. For more information and registration, visit www.good-yearbootcamp.com.

30-minute fitness Blast

This class offers a different body work-out with each session and is power packed into thirty minutes of cardio, resistance training and more. All fitness levels are encouraged visit www.goodyearbootcamp.com or call 623-210-8233 for information on this August 2-27 class. The price is $49.

goodyear special interest classes for adults

for registration and a complete list of classes available for

goodyear residents, visit www.goodyearaz.gov/rec.

creative arts academy searching for actors

Open Casting Call for all interested in being a part of The Creative Arts Academy’s Second Annual Murder Mystery Theater Production. This is a musical, but non-singing roles are also available. See www.caa-az.org for details. Try-outs scheduled for Saturday, September 11 from 9-11 am and 2-4 pm.


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Church Office Hours: Mon. –Thurs. 9:00 – 4:00 p.m. Fri. 9:00 – 3:00 p.m. Church 623-386-0300 Fax 623-393-0328 Website: www.emcaz.org

Estrella Mountain Preschool Phone: 623-476-5578 Website: www.empreschool.com

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on your doorstepflash uv: the new coating standard

written by estrella resident, kristin caraway and submitted by aaa hardwood floors, Owners ken and tracy tran

Local business owners Ken Tran and JC Meyers have big plans to revo-lutionize an industry and maybe even change the world…one floor at a time. Their company is called Flash UV, and it offers a system of floor finishing that utilizes an ultra-violet curing technology for increased finish clarity and no down time: there is no wait for the finish to dry! In addition, this technology exceeds the standards of safety and is eco-friendly with very low VOC’s and an almost non-existent odor. How does this work? Ken Tran explains that UVA technology is used everywhere, all around us: on our cell phones, furniture, and appliances—everywhere. However; Flash UV is the first company to have ever perfected the technology so that it may be suc-cessfully applied in the field.

How does it work on a floor? The steps are relatively simple. First, the floor is prepared, much as you would before refinishing. Then, the specially formulated Flash coating is applied and allowed to settle. Now comes the amazing part: a machine, not much larger than a lawn mower, equipped with a high power, ultra-violet light, is moved across the surface. Once exposed to the high level of UV light, the photo-initiators in the coating create a photochemical reaction and cross-linking process that hardens the finish instantly. How does this technical jargon translate to the consumer? It means that there is no waiting for the finish to dry: it cures instantly! You are right back on your floor, period. Kids, pets and heavy traffic are no longer a concern, either, as the finish and curing process offer outstanding durability and scratch resistance.

Just last month, RadTech, the association for UV and EB technologies, recognized several organizations on the cutting-edge of this technology. The award winners are top examples of product and manufacturing break-throughs using UV technology that offer high value, rapid processes and the virtual elimination of harmful emissions (VOC’s) compared with traditional methods. One of the big winners this year was Johnson County School District, I in Wyoming for their field applied Flash UV cured gym floor finish. JC Meyers explains that school gymnasiums are traditionally recoated every year due to the excessive wear they receive. This process usually takes

place in the summer months because the students are out of school. There is more downtime available for the curing and drying time of the finish, and also this helps avoid human exposure to dangerous VOCs and high odor. The curing process for an oil-based finish is typically two weeks or more. A water-based finish requires a week or more. Using the Flash UV product and system, this award-winning high school in Wyoming was able to use their floor immediately after the finish was applied. The VOCs and odor were also far below the federal guidelines accepted in all fifty states for optimal safety. Initial results show that the durability of the Flash UV product will outlast typical fin-ish, thus eliminating costly, yearly recoating, saving the district time and money.

When you talk with Ken Tran about Flash UV, their passion for and excite-ment about this technology is immediately evident and infectious. Ken Tran is an expert in the flooring industry as he has been an artisan for over eight years in California and Arizona. He is an active member of the National Wood Floor Association (NWFA), and is currently serving his third year as a member of the Installation, Sand and Finish Guidelines committee with this Association. He was recently a Guest Speaker for the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, invited by the Chief Inspector. Mr. Tran earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Going forward, Ken Tran and JC Meyers have a solid business plan and incredible vision for Flash UV that will not only offer cutting edge technology, but will also provide a mandatory training system that will enable contractors to utilize the product correctly for optimal results and customer satisfaction.

The Flash UV system is a unique, well-tested method of floor finishing, whether for a school gym, restaurant, business or residence. Scheduling and down time never need to be a concern. From concept through delivery, the Flash UV system is the fastest, safest, and most efficient floor finishing procedure available today. It truly is a “green” technology that can change the world! For more information on the Flash UV system visit www.flashuv.com or contact Ken at 623-606-5189.

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on your doorstep

it is a Dilemma!

when one room is too hot or too cold

The common cause: lack of dampers in the duct work

Interestingly, Arizona building codes do not require dampers in the duct work when a house is built. Other parts of the country require damp-ers as a way to balance airflow. This means you will not have the situation where some rooms get all the “cooled” or “heated” air leaving other rooms with little airflow. Generally, without dampers, the rooms closest to the air handler blower get a higher percentage of the cooled or heated air. As the air has to travel farther and farther away, the lack of dampers to manage the distribution of airflow causes those rooms to get the least amount of air.

Solution: add dampers to the ductwork to balance the air flow

Dampers are devices that are strategically placed in the ductwork throughout a home. They are adjusted to provide airflow that is evenly distributed throughout the house so that your airflow and temperatures will be balanced throughout the home.

Call AIRNOW – 623-932-1674. We have solutions!

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Do you have a story or

article idea you’d like to

see in my hometown

estrella? give our editor,

kim alvarado, a call at

800-497-1309 x705 or

kim@myhometown-

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sharing your story with

the community!

Dry heat comedy night

Don’t miss your chance to hear clean, adult-themed humor from Valley comedians at the Goodyear Community Park, 3151 N. Litchfield Rd. The next “laughing spell” is set for Saturday, August 7 at 8 pm and the price is FREE! Grab your lawn chairs or blanket; your favorite food and beverages (no glass containers); and a friend or family member who needs a great laugh. Food vendors will be on-site for your added convenience.

keeping cool in the sonoran Desert

By chef terri campbell, meals in motion personal chef service

Summer can be a real scorcher in the Sonoran Desert. Here is a recipe to help keep you cool and hydrated during the summer months.

herbed spa water

Yield: makes about 1 1/2 quarts; about 4 servings ingredients

6 cups chilled still spring or mineral water

12 thin slices cucumber

4 thin slices lemon

4 sprigs (each 2 in. long) fresh mint, slightly crushed

2 sprigs (each 2 in. long) fresh rosemary, slightly

crushed

Preparation

in a 2- to 2 1/2-quart pitch-

er, combine water, cucum-

ber, lemon, mint, and rose-

mary. serve, or cover and

chill at least 2 hours or up

to 8 hours. add ice cubes

just before serving.

chef tip: to keep herbs

fresh longer, rinse them in

cold water, wrap a paper

towel around them, put

them back in the plastic

bag and place in the refrigerator. they should last at least

a week.


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on your doorstepadopt a park in goodyear

Local businesses, organizations and groups have adopted many of Goodyear’s parks, but there are still plenty of parks in need of some tender loving care. When you, your organization or business adopts a park, the City posts a sign prominently display-ing your group’s logo and other details. The names of the individuals and/or organiza-tions and their logos will be included on the City’s park information webpage. The Adopt a Park program involves a one-year commitment. Volunteers agree to visit their parks once a month to pick up trash, rake sand, pull weeds, remove graffiti and make lists of any broken equipment. Some groups that have already adopted parks include Cactus Patch Girl Scouts, Estrella Mountain Elementary School PTO, Goodyear Firefighters Local 4005, Palm Valley Church, Pioneer Ford, Phoenix Military Entrance Processing Station, Refinery Christian Church, Super TARGET, and the YMCA Teen Action Council. Now’s your chance to encourage your service organizations, youth groups, church groups, clubs, neighborhoods and even extended families to sign on for a meaningful activity that really makes a difference in your community. Many volunteers enjoy combining their Adopt a Park tasks with a picnic, outdoor games, or old-fashioned relaxation. To learn more about the Adopt a Park program, and to find out which parks still need someone to adopt them, contact Judi Switanek at 623-882-7807 or [email protected].

goodyear adopts Budget, reduces property tax

Goodyear City Council has approved a $255 million budget that includes a cut in city property taxes. The final budget for fiscal year 2010-11, adopted recently by council, reduced the property tax rate to about $1.42 from the $1.60 limit per $100 of assessed valuation for the city’s share of the property tax collected by Maricopa County. The new $1.42 rate will result in a $0.76 primary rate and a $0.66 secondary rate. The change will reduce property taxes for residents without impacting the city’s ability to continue delivering programs and services, as any shortfalls will be paid from a reserve account in the City’s Enterprise Fund. The $255 million budget approved represents a 32 percent decrease from the previous year’s budget, with the lion’s share of cuts coming from reductions in the city’s capital improve-ment plan, or CIP. The approved budget includes an operating budget of $70.8 million, a 2.8 percent decrease from the 2009-10 budgets of $73 mil-lion. The budget was arrived at after city staff dedicated long hours to find-ing ways to do more with less, while continuing to provide the high level of service that is vital to the quality of life for Goodyear residents. The budget also reflects contributions from our citizens, many of whom generously offered their time and energy serving on the Citizens Budget Committee and attending many meetings over the course of the past several months. Council members provided the policy direction and feedback needed to ensure that outstanding services continue to be provided and vital commu-nity needs are met.

fall girls volleyball league

Girls, ages 7-15, will learn the basic fundamentals and skills associated with the game of volleyball in an atmosphere where participation and fun are top priority. A mandatory managers meeting for all volunteer Head Coaches in the City of Goodyear Volleyball league will be held at 6:30 pm, Wednesday, September 1, 2010, at the City of Goodyear Recreation Division Conference Room.

games: saturdays, beginning October 2 through november 20

practice: weekdays, beginning september 7

locations: copper trails es gym, centerra mirage es gym

registration:monday, august 2, 2010 through sunday, august 29,

2010 (or until filled)

please email [email protected] to get on the inter-

est and email list for this league. Questions? call for more infor-

mation 623-882-7513.

goodyear introduces Online photo gallery

Check out the new Goodyear Online Photo Gallery at www.good-yearaz.gov/photos. See some of the very best images of Goodyear, check out the city’s public art, and consider submitting original images for posting. Goodyear’s attractive and redesigned Photo Gallery now displays images arranged into albums, which can be searched using keywords. The cover of each album has a key image rep-resenting the content. Inside each album are thumbnail views of photos with captions. Viewers can run a slideshow, vote for a favorite photo, and download full-size images of photos which are not protected by copyright. Additionally, residents are welcome to submit their own digital images for display in the Photo Gallery. If the image is posted, Goodyear will include the name of the photographer/submitter provided with the photos. For optimal viewing, images submitted should be a minimum of 420px by 280px with a file size no larger than 4MB. Check out the new Goodyear Online Photo Gallery by visiting our website at www.goodyearaz.gov/photos

epostcards from goodyear

Stay in touch with family and friends with free ePostcards from Goodyear. Residents and visitors can now share some of Goodyear’s finest imagery with friends and family around the world, using the new ePostcard website feature with photos of favorite vistas and local hot spots. Here’s how. Log on to www.goodyearaz.gov/postcard to view images. Click on any photo to bring up the ePostcard feature. Enter recipient’s email address and your information. Add your own special message. Click to send. Your ePostcard can be emailed to friends and family almost anywhere in the world. They’ll receive a link in their inbox to your ePostcard to click on and display your ePostcard image and personalized message on the reverse side. No stamps. No trips to the post office. No fees. Just a great way to keep in touch with friends and family, courtesy of the City of Goodyear.

nity needs are met.

north lake

submitted by estrel la resident , Dee hanke

resident photo


everY friDaY

resident coffee social

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

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

mOnDaY, august 9

Papa John’s trivia night

monday, august 96:30 pmstarpointe residents clubgallery 2 & 3

priZes!!! put on that thinking cap and get your team together for this month’s live trivia night at the starpointe. there are three regu-lar rounds and a speed round. 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 handed out. please rsvp at starpointe by august 6. congratulations to our july winning teams “wicked good”, “the kings” & “jerry’s kid’s”! congratulations to our july winning teams “wicked good”, “the kings” & “jerry’s kid’s”!

sunDaY, august 15

texas hold’em tournament

sunday, august 151 pmstarpointe residents clubgallery rooms

texas hold’em tournament will now take place on sunday, august 15, at 1 pm in the starpointe residents club gallery rooms. sign up today for the next tournament. Buy-in is $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents, to be paid at the door. please note that those who rsvp at least 48 hours before the start of the tournament and show up by 12:45 pm will receive a 500 additional chip bonus to their starting stack of 2,500. players must rsvp to mark at: [email protected] or by phone 623-215-6699.

saturDaY, august 21

cocktails & conversation hosts a “tiki bar”

saturday, august 216 to 8 pmstarpointe patio

meet your neighbors and socialize while enjoy-ing snacks with a polynesian flair. signature drinks will be served from estrella’s own tiki Bar (Beer, wine, water, soda, and coffee will also be available). the cost to join us for this fun-filled evening is only $10 per resident. Our signature drinks for august are the “Blue hawaiian” and the “maitai”. sign up at starpointe by august 18!

estrella

hOa events

thursDaY, august 26

Potluck bingo

thursday, august 266 pmstarpointe residents clubgallery 2 & 3

B.i.n.g.O!! the 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. the cost is $5 a card for 10 rounds (additional cards are $5). children are welcome, how-ever, you must be 21 to play and win. we had some big winners last month; be sure to come out and test your luck at BingO!!

friDaY, august 27

murder mystery dinner

friday, august 276 pm starpointe residents clubgallery rooms

please check www.lifeinestrella.com for details on this event or ask at the starpointe front desk.

saturDaY, august 14 & 28

boating safety classes

Youth (at least 13 years old) unaccompanied by an adult are now required to attend a boating safety class before use the Yacht club facility (this is effective starting july 17, 2010). for your convenience, we will be running multiple “free” classes throughout the sum-mer within the gallery rooms at starpointe residents club. the classes are on august 14 and 28. the classes will begin at 2 pm and will run for approximately 2 hours followed by a comprehensive exam. a pass-ing score is required. after the summer session of classes, boat-ing safety classes will continue on the 3rd saturday of each month. we encourage adults to attend so they can also understand what is involved with boating safety at the Yacht club. if you have any questions or comments regarding the class, feel free to email jeffrey Beuthin, Yacht club coordinator at [email protected].

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Youth (at least 13 years old) unaccompanied

boating safety class before use the Yacht club facility (this is effective starting july 17, 2010).

multiple “free” classes throughout the sum-mer within the gallery rooms at starpointe


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hOa bulletin board

community services Office hours:

Mon.–Fri.: 8am–5pmTel: 623-386-1112 Fax: 623-386-5788 After-hours HOA contact number 1-800-274-3165

starpointe residents club

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

Operating Hours:

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

Youth Club Hours:Mon.-Fri. 3pm-8pm (Starting August 4)Sat.and Sun. 1pm-6pm

Yacht club hours

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

community Patrol’s Phone number

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

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

Estrella Management TeamCommunity Manager: Jerry Evans

Operations Manager: Mary Chamberlain

Facilities Director: Scott McVay

Administrative Coordinator: Sharon Thunstedt

Administrative Coordinator: Dawn Waterfield

Recreation Associate: Tammy Campbell

Compliance Director: Jodi Matlock

VCA Compliance Coordinator: Amy Helms:

Design Review Coordinator: Jodi Matlock

Recreation Director: Dean Westover

Lifestyle Coordinator: 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, David Prescott, Pete Tieche, Lesle Sweeney

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

Resident Elected Board Members:Freeda Seltzer

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

Resident Elected Board Members:Dennis Brungardt

hOa contact

Estrella Community Association 2010 Board Candidate Biographies

eca homeowners will elect two resident members to the Board of Directors.

later this month, your voting member will receive his/her ballot for election of the next two resident members of the vca Board of Directors. there are four candidates run-ning for the two positions. Below is a condensed version of biographical information provided by the candidates.

Barbara ertl

Barbara works for kohl’s Department stores as project lead in service Delivery (is). she would like to see resident involvement in the association grow and improve commu-nication within the association.

john privette

pilot for sw airlines since 1999. retired usaf reserve Officer (23 years). professional mechanical engineer (4 years). estrella resident off and on since 1995. john sees estrella as a hidden little piece of paradise. it’s quasi-country living next to the city. he’d like to see estrella keep our sense of com-munity, of country, as we gradually continue to grow.

mark weber

pledge to attend every Board meeting. as i have with the voting member committee and Budget committee, con-tinue to foster a spirit of collaboration between residents, Declarant and ccmc governance based on respect of my fiduciary responsibility to the majority of the community

william Zednik

pledge to be the voice of the residents at every meeting.voting member representative for the enclaves, chairman of the lakes committee, member of the trails committee, Budget committee, and patrol committee. estrella property owner since 1998. program manager at honeywell (4 years). engineering group manager at gm (30 years). usaf 1967-1971. Delta airlines aircraft mechanic (7 years)

Your Vote Countsat next month’s annual meeting

for the eca and vca, your voting member is responsible for represent-ing your interest. now is the time to share your interest with them and to ensure they represent your vote at the meeting. for residents in the eca, your voting member will be casting your ballot for the election of the next two resident Board members of the Board of Directors.

to date, residents in two eca and four vca neighborhoods have not had a volunteer step forward to serve as the voting member. any resident interested in serving as the voting member for their neighborhood listed below, should notify the community services Office as soon as possible to ensure confirmation by the Board of Directors in time for the election.

eca – the trails , parcel 8

Oasis, parcel 55 (lots 6-12, 115-183, 187-223

vca- trailridge, parcel 26

Desert vista, parcel 52

sonoran vistas, parcel 76

privada ii, parcel 201 (lots 17-28, 37-92, 110-114)

to find the name of your voting member, log on to www.lifeinestrella.com. voting members are listed on the voting members page.

Estrella, the Beautiful!when newland communities purchased estrella mountain ranch several years

ago, one of their commitments was to expand the trails system to provide walking, running, hiking and biking activities for the residents. in keeping with newland’s commitment, several mountain and hillside open preserve areas will be deeded to the hOa that is currently managed by ccmc. when the legal process is com-plete, the estrella trails committee will be ready to work under the auspices of the hOa. in preparation of that event, the estrella trails committee and sub-commit-tee are currently working through a charter and “road map” to present to the hOa board later this year. to become more familiar with the estrella trails committee, you can go to life in estrella’s website (www.lifeinestrella.com) and scroll through the Documents section for the trails presentation materials and minutes of prior meetings.

to learn more about how to get involved as a resident in the estrella trails committee, contact your voting member to learn more about the proposed trails system expansion. in addition, the estrella trails committee also has a website that holds all the documentation from the committee meetings. there is a discussion forum on the site that can be utilized for questions pertaining to estrella trails. the website is located at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/estrellatrails/ this is open to all estrella community members. it will require you to set-up a “Yahoo” account (very simple process).

the next estrella trails meeting will be held august 4, 2010 at starpointe 6:30 pm. You are welcome to attend!

2010 Annual Meetingthe annual meeting is only a month away so “save the date” for wednesday,

september 22, 2010 starting at 6:30 pm at the estrella foothills high school performing arts Building. the eca and vca meetings will be held on the same evening, followed by a general open forum session for all residents for each association.


m O n D aY t u e s D aY w e D n e s D aY t h u r s D aY f r i D aY s at u r D aY

8:30–9:20am Powerball (Kim Hopkins)

8:00-8:50am (resumes 8/10)Total Body Conditioning (Dawn Terry)

8:30–9:20am Powerball (Kim Hopkins)

8:00-9:00am(resumes 8/10)Total 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)

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

9:30–10:20am Yoga (Linda Jojola)

3:30–4:20pm Karate 4–7 (Kevin Bench)


9:30–10:30am Ballet I (Linda Purdy)

4:00 - 4:50pm (Cancelled until further notice)Belly Dancing (Epheli)

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


4:30–5:20pm Karate 7–12 (Kevin Bench)

5:00–5:50pm Taekwondo, 623-748-8532

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

5:00–5:50pm Taekwondo, 623-748-8532

6:00-6:50pmYoga (Linda Jojola)

4:00-4:45pm Pre-Ballet (Linda Purdy)

6:00–6:50pm Yoga (Linda Jojola)

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

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

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

7:00-7:50pmMaximum Muscle (Bonnie Jansson)

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

7:00-8:00pmZumba

12:15–1:20pm Ballet II (Linda Purdy)

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

6:00-7:00pm Ballet I (Linda Purdy)

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

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

s u n D aY m O n D aY t u e s D aY w e D n e s D aY t h u r s D aY f r i D aY s at u r D aY

weeklY events

nothing this week

weeklY events

adult men’s

Basketball 7pm

estrella mountain elementary school,

leroy Baca at 623-388-4047

Bridge, 1–4pm

contact carl Deierling 623-386-6641 or

cookie wallis 623-398-8695

weeklY events

nothing this week

weeklY events

playgroup, 9:30–11:30am

contact nicole Yontz

602-400-8373

poker/games, 1pm contact al wolfson

623-328-0118

Beginning Bridge, 6pm contact carl

Deierling at 623-386-6641

weeklY events

games, games,

games 6pm

alcoholics

anonymous

7pm, estrella mtn. church, rm 202.

contact jerry r, 408-505-1326

weight watchers 6pm

weeklY events

resident coffee

social 8:30–10am

weeklY events

adult golf clinic, 8am

golf club of estrella 623-386-2600

1 2 3emr Business

Owner network

8am

craft & stuff 9am

social committee

meeting 6pm

4ladies of the lake

1pm

estrella trails mtg 6:30pm

meet the eca

candidates

7pm

5

camera club 7pm

6

coffee social w/

camera club

Display

8:30am

7estrella travel club

10am

Back to school water

park Bash11am-2pm

8 9trivia

6:30pm

10Quiddler card

group1pm

11estrella Book club

10am

voting member

committee meeting6:30pm

12craft & stuff

9am

13 14classic car club

9am

vit11am

Boating safety class 2-4pm

15scrapbooking

10am

texas hold’em

tournament1pm

16

17emr Business

Owner network8am

craft & stuff 9am

18camera club

7pm

19 20 21cocktails &

conversations

6pm

22 23Bunco6pm

24Board of Directors

meeting6:30pm

25 26craft & stuff

9am

Bingo 6pm

27mystery Dinner

6pm

28Boating safety class

2-4pm

29 30 31emr Business

Owner network8am

august 2010

classes, clubs, meetingsstarpointe residents club program

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

upcoming events.


whO are the

people in your neighborhood

Samantha Jo, known as “Sammie” or “Jo Jo” by her family and friends, will walk through the doors of Estrella Foothills High School as a fresh-man this month, bringing her love for photography into the new school year. She hopes to become a part of the yearbook staff in high school, so that she might bring her creative ideas to the publication’s table. Sammie is also wisely anticipating her future, as she dreams about turning her love of creative photography into a forensic science and forensic photography career someday.

Sammie graduated from Estrella Elementary School last spring. The incoming freshman is a native of Arizona and has lived at her home in Estrella with her family since the second grade. Her mom, Patricia, is an Independent Volunteering Animal Rescuer who networks with fellow res-cuers throughout the Valley. Mom’s volunteer work requires lots of time and organization skills and is done solely for her passion to save animals. Sammie’s dad, Billy, is the General Manager of Special Operations for Pulte Homes. Dad also runs his own painting company and has operated that business for over eighteen years. Her eight year old brother, Billy, is con-sidered the little athlete of the family. He is preparing to enter his second season of tackle football and won the BMX Nationals at the ripe age of five, right here in Arizona.

Like most teens, Sammie Jo Doherty enjoys hanging out with her friends. On any given summer day, she and a small group of her friends are known to walk a considerable distance from their homes to the Starpointe Residents Club for a dip in the pool. Those walks often boost creative outdoor photography opportunities along the way. With cell phone cam-era in hand, Sammie sometimes captures an occasional rainbow or other unique piece of nature. “My favorite things to take pictures of are sunsets and unusual things,” says Samantha, who always has her eyes peeled for that perfect photo moment. Recently, Sammie submitted some scenic shots from around our community, which we will share with you in this publication.

Described by her family and friends as a unique and joyous individual, Sammie seems to have a talent for making others laugh. Her friend Nicole

samantha Jo doherty

calls her trustworthy and true to herself. Friends, Chantel and Ashley, agree that a combination of a good sense of humor along with her encouraging spirit to motivate others to do their best, are qualities that will help Sammie be successful with friendships and with her future career dreams.

Sammie will kick off the school year with fond memories of a recent annual family trip to Mom’s native upstate New York, visiting extended family and the traditional Harborfest celebration over the Independence holiday weekend. “It’s a trip we take every year,” she says. “It was a lot of fun to visit the Farmer’s Market on the Pier and shop for unique items, like hair accessories.”

Thank you Sammie, for contributing your unique photos and for shar-ing a little about yourself with this community. My Hometown Estrella wishes you the best of luck in the upcoming school year as a high school freshman and with your pursuit of a career in photography.

Dlc resOurces, YOur cOmmOn area lanDscapers

cOmmunitY lifestYle: landscaPing

As you approach an intersection, you need to have a clear view of approaching vehi-

cles, pedestrians and any other obstacle in the area. DLC Resources, Inc., your community’s landscape management provider, assesses the intersections weekly for common area land-scape material that might affect visibility at intersections. If a tree or shrub affects visibility from the ground to approximately 10 feet in height, DLC prunes or removes the plant as necessary. This helps maintain sight line visi-bility at all the intersections in your community and makes the community safer. Additionally, DLC and the Community Management consider common area landscape material that encroaches on bike lanes and sidewalks hazardous for residents. These plants are also trimmed and removed as necessary to keep pathways clear for resident use.

As the growing season accelerates with the arrival of hot temperatures, assess the area around your home for possible sight line obstructions. Plant

material should be kept off of sidewalks and walkways in order to prevent slip-ping and to prevent people from walking into the street to avoid the plant. Also, check the height of your tree’s branches. Tree branches over streets, sidewalks and driveways should be no less than seven feet above the ground so bicyclists and vehicles can easily pass under the branches. Additionally, review the density and height of plant material at the end of your drive-way. Ideally, plants should be no more than two feet tall so you are able to clearly see

pedestrians and vehicles coming down the street. Maintaining sight line visibility is critical to ensuring your community’s intersections are as safe as possible for you and your family as you walk, bike and drive around this summer.

If you have a concern regarding common area plant material encroach-ing on the sidewalk or street, contact the Association Office.

The Importance of Maintaining Sight Lines

el isabeth armor, samantha jo Doherty, jordan sparks, nicole raymond


kim OnstOtt, resiDent Of estrella, YOur place gOurmet persOnal chef service

cOmmunitY lifestYle: YOur Kitchen

Saving Money with Boxed LunchesThe first week of August is back-to-school for students in Estrella.

While school lunches have come a long way in the last 30 years, some kids (and parents) prefer to pack their own. Many families choose to pack their own lunches as a money-saving measure, although when purchasing convenience items and pre-packaged snacks, the savings disappears. With food costs climbing at a shocking pace, it pays to take a bit more care shop-ping and preparing meals. Spending a little extra time can save a family hundreds of dollars per year.

Reusable containers save money and energy. Instead of using zip bags for sandwiches, try the reusable storage containers with lids. These contain-ers come in all shapes and sizes that are perfect for boxed lunches. With sandwich sized zip bags costing five to ten cents each, the savings add up.

Instead of individually packaged snacks, fruit cups, and yogurts, pur-chase the family size containers and spoon portions into small containers when packing lunches. A 6oz (one serving) container of yogurt costs $0.75. You can purchase a 32oz (over five servings) container for approximately $2.00. That’s a savings of nearly 50%. Another big savings can be had by purchasing the family sized can of fruit cocktail ($0.07/ounce), versus the individual fruit cups ($0.18/ounce). Cha-ching!

Kids love cheese cubes and sticks. The individually wrapped (or cut or cubed) varieties cost about $0.50 per ounce – that’s $8.00 per pound! Why

1/2 cup milk

2/3 cup hot water

3 Tablespoons sugar

4 Tablespoons melted but-ter or vegetable oil

1 cup whole wheat flour

2 cups all-purpose flour or bread flour

1-1/4 teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons yeast (regular or quick rise)

4 eggs

2 cups sugar

1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups vegetable oil

3 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon salt

12 ounces semi-sweet choco-late chips (Regular or mini)

place ingredients in bread machine in the order rec-ommended by the manu-facturer. set to dough cycle.

when dough cycle is com-plete, place dough into a greased loaf pan.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 30 min-utes.

preheat oven to 400 degrees.

in large mixing bowl beat eggs, sugar, pumpkin, vanil-la and oil until smooth.

mix dry ingredients togeth-er and mix into pumpkin mixture. fold in chocolate chips.

fill greased or paper-lined muffin cups 3/4 full.

Bake at for 16-20 minutes.

soft whole wheat white breadMakes 1 Loaf

chocolate chip Pumpkin muffinsMakes 30 Muffins

not purchase a 32oz block of cheese for less than half that price and cut it yourself?

For sandwich fillings, think about using the leftover protein from din-ner. That leftover chicken or beef from last night’s meal is delicious on a sandwich, in a wrap, or atop a salad, is far better than that sodium-laden luncheon meat from the deli, and is much less expensive.

I started making my own bread to avoid preservatives (many times, the pan grease used in commercial bread baking is preserved with petroleum-based products – yuck), and found that I was saving money at the same time. It ends up running about ten cents per slice.

Homemade goodies will make your kids the envy of the lunch table. Baking up a pan of snack cake or a few dozen cookies is very easy to do, less expensive than pre-packaged, and you can control the sugar and fat content. Muffins are great to pack in lunches and can be made ahead as most of varieties freeze beautifully.

Below are the recipes for my family’s favorite homemade sandwich bread and their favorite muffins. The bread is super easy as the bread machine does the work before plopping the dough in a loaf pan to be baked in the oven. The muffins are also frequently requested by my personal chef clients.

Heavenly Lane BoutiqueDiverse range of apparel-Christian, Western, Rocker

Chic and Biker. Clothing, Jewelry, Purses, Hats, Shoes, Belts, Wallets, Home Decor, etc.

Open Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 10am-4pm.

Closed Sunday and Monday

Located in the Mill Iron Plaza25560 W. Hwy 85 Ste. # 3 Buckeye, AZ 85326 1/2 mile west of Miller on N. side of Hwy 85.

Owner Tina Crane 623-755-3160 [email protected]

Bring in ad and receive 15% off 1st Purchase!!!

Marty Welter, BS, MA, American College of Sports Medicine Certifi ed. Faculty, Fitness Center Director, and Employee Wellness Coordinator at Phoenix College. Over 15 years

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13321 W. Indian School Rd., Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Raina King(602) 315-0975 [email protected]

Defiance Salon Suites

First-time clients receive $75 cut and color Or 50% off any haircut service

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GoodyearSushi/Rolls are our specialty!

Lunch Special $5.95Happy Hour: Mon-Sat 4-6pm

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business directOrY

air cOnDitiOnerairnow cooling & heating

Are you having a Cooling or Heating problem in your home? We will provide you with our “Rapid Response”, 24/7/365. EMERGENCY SERVICE. Simply call 623-932-1674 “WE LIVE AND WORK IN ESTRELLA MOUNTAIN RANCH”.

autOmOtivea Plus automotive llc

Specialties: Auto repair and maintenance services for domestic and import. We specialize in Ford Lincoln Mercury. Located at 580 N. Bullard. Open 9am-6pm weekdays and 9am-5pm Saturday. Visit www.aplusauto.com

BeautY & healthhair stylist

Hair Stylist-Raina King of Defiance Salon Suites offers 50% off any hair cut service to Estrella residents. Contact [email protected] or 602-315-0975 to receive a cut above the rest!

makeup artistMakeup for weddings, proms, photoshoots, and any other event. 6 years professional experience. EMR resident, but will travel all over the valley. Visit website for pricing and portfolio: www.lauren-clark.com. Contact: Lauren Clark 602-350-0727

chilDcare & preschOOls

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

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

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

cleaning servicesrandall carpet care

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

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

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

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

Dentaldr. Joshua hong, dds

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

mountain ranch family & cosmetic dentistry

Dr. Joel Rolfe, DMD. NOW OPEN. We are conveniently located in your neighborhood at the new Mountain Ranch Marketplace, 17650 W. Elliot Rd., Ste A120. Call 623-327-0231 to schedule an appointment. Visit us online at www.mountainranchdentistry.com

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

mike’s irrigation and handyman ser-vices

Professional Irrigation Repairs, Installation, and Outdoor Light-ing. $25.00 (hourly rate). (5) Year Warranty on Commercial Grade Material. 623-340-4782 or email: [email protected].

paintingfauX/ murals/ decOrative Paint-

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

hOme services goodyear homewatch

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

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

insuranceamerican family insurance

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

jOBsnow hiring

Now Hiring real estate agents in ESTRELLA mountain- call Martin @ 623-853-3380 or stop by and visit us in Elliot’s market plaza. 100% programs, low monthly, floor time, great opportunity.

lanDscape servicesgemstone landscape l.l.c.

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

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

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

legal servicesdivOrce, custOdY

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

music lessOns estrella rOcKs!!!

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

petssue’s Pampered Pet sitting

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

Pet sitting at emrCreatures’ Companions provides family pet care in your home or ours. Reasonable rates. In business locally for more than 3 years. Call Nataliya at 623-215-6699. References available.

financial services

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

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

gift wrapping servicethat’s a wrap

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

gOlfgolf club of estrella

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

healthhealthy life family medicine

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

hOme DecOr & Designbetti’s custom sewing

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

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

hOme imprOvementelite shutters & blinds

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

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

garage DOOrs

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

hanDYmandesired handyman

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

estrella household handymanQuality Tile Installation. Minor Electrical Work. Plumbing. Watering & valve systems. Lite Landscape. 623-670-2642. [email protected].

handyman Xtreme: estrella’s home repair specialists

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

J & h applianceDoes your washer have an odor? Does your fridge run all the time.We at J&H will get your unit to perform its best.Front loader washer odor removal specialist. 623-925-5427

phOtOgraphYany moment Photography

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

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

pOOl & spa servicesimperial Pools & spa

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

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

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

prOmOtiOnal prODuctsreliable Promotions llc

Custom Screen Printing, Embroidery, Print to Garment, Vinyl Graphics, Large Format Printing, Banners & More! For businesses, fund raising, group events, schools, clubs & personalized items. Contact Jeff 602-321-7225.

real estatestacia meeker & gilbert Jaramillo

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

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

Prudential financial, inc.Are you moving forward with your retirement? Now is the time to focus on your future. Prudential Financial. Chuck Waldrep. [email protected]. 623-695-1025

shOppinggirlfriends designer boutique

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

spiritualestrella mountain church

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

stOragegoodyear self storage &

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

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

transpOrtatiOncourier/transportation

BMI Services, LLC - Discount Transportation (Airport, Shopping, Appointments). Courier Service Valley Wide - Notary Services. Phone # 623-256-7353 email: [email protected].

Do you have a story or article idea for My Hometown Estrella?

Give our Editor, Kim Alvarado, a call at 800-497-1309 x705 or [email protected].

We look forward to sharing your story with the community!


estrella

business spotlight

Cartridge World’s independent franchise owner, Brian Day, is striving to help his Goodyear and West Valley customers live more eco-friendly lives, while passing on an incredible savings through ink and toner cartridge remanufacturing. As a customer who chooses the “green” process, you’ll receive high-quality replacement ink from top tier suppliers, formulated to be as close to the original manufacturer’s ink as possible, at 30%-40% discounts off the price of buying new.

What makes Cartridge World so special? “It’s all about the process. Success and failure depends on how well you execute the process,” says Day. And, a process it is! Upon completion, you’ll find an extremely high-quality replacement piece, completely cleaned, vacuum sealed, and reloaded for a completely full, often better than new, cartridge. A tour of the laboratory and step-by-step process assured me that Brian’s comment, “It’s not your kitchen sink refill process,” is true. Brian has a background in Engineering and worked in several Manufacturing Management positions prior to opening his own franchise business, Cartridge World, in 2005. It all began with an interest in owning his own business and researching the options of companies that offered “green” benefits. Because of his prior background in Engineering and Management, Cartridge World proved to be a “perfect fill” for Brian.

Did you know that it takes approximately one gallon of oil to make an office-sized plastic cartridge for a copy machine? Cartridge World offers 30%-40% savings to customers who choose the more “eco-friendly” method remanufacturing laser toner cartridges for high-speed copiers, full-color printers, and all-in-one-laser printers as well as refills for inkjet printers; servicing all major brands including HP, Dell, Canon, Lexmark and Epson.

Cartridge World also offers printing services; including business cards, flyers, brochures, car magnets and door hangers for all of your printing needs.

Brian and his wife, Beatrice, moved to Goodyear in 2005 to open their doors at Cartridge World. They are invested in their community as members of the Southwest Chamber of Commerce and are members of the Goodyear White Tanks Rotary Club. Originally from Massachusetts, these two are high school sweethearts who met in their high school band. They will celebrate their thirty-third wedding anniversary this month, and have three grown children and five grandchildren.

Experience the convenience of the Goodyear store, located “just down the hill” at 15605 W. Roosevelt St., Ste. 105 in Goodyear. Business hours are M-F, 9 am to 6 pm and Saturdays from 10 am to 3 pm. Cartridge World offers a 100% satisfaction rate, guaranteed. “We stand behind everything,” Brian stated. “We also offer complimentary pick-up and delivery service, even to Estrella, for orders totaling more than $100.”

cartridge world

FULLY INSURED - NOTARY SERVICES

, LLC

ELECTRICAL: Ceiling Fans, SwitchesDimmers, Outlets, Outdoor Electrical

623-670-2642Not a Licensed ContractorReferences Upon RequestSe Habla Español

E-mail: [email protected]

KITCHEN & BATH: Faucets, Drains, Refrig Water Lines, Reverse Osmosis, Systems, Garbage Disposal,

Leaky Toilets, Shutoffs

DOORS & WINDOWS: Install Garage Service Door,Garage Loft & Drop Ladders, Security Screen Doors,

Deadbolts, Window Treatments

TILE WORK: Entrance Medallions, Floor Inlays,Fireplace Veneers, Countertops, Backsplaches,

Patio Tiling

PAINTING: Total Interior & Exterior Painting,Accent Walls Trim & Baseboards,

Paint Block Walls

DRYWALL: Large & Small Repairs, New Walls Built and Covered,

All Texures

Estrella

NEW SERVICES: Granite Installation • Stucco Application and Repair • Pavers • Brick and Concrete Walks

Outdoor Kitchens • Bar-B-Ques • Block Walls and Gate Installation • Shower Conversions & Tiling Roofing Repairs & Replacement

My Painter, Tile Installer, Roofer, and Granite Installer are all seasoned Professionals

Jennifer Walker, REALTOR®

“Creating Clients For a Lifetime”

office: (623) 547-0000mobile: (623) 695-0383 web: www.savagewalker.com email: [email protected]

Get yourfix.color

Imagine your world awash with color – rich, gorgeous shades that’ll make you look twice. I’m talking sheer mineral makeup that glides on and stays on. And fearless looks that are ready to wearanywhere. Ask me about ideas that’ll awaken your inner makeup artist!

Marguerite L. LawlessIndependent Beauty Consultantwww.marykay.com/marguerite 623-877-2842 or 480-421-2356

First neighborhood shopping center in Arizona, and one of the few in the United States, to receive prestigious LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

The Mountain Ranch Marketplace shopping center, a joint venture between Kitchell Development Company and Newland Communities, has received the designation of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification for Core & Shell.

The Mayor of Goodyear, Jim Cavanaugh expresses his pride of the accomplishment and combined efforts of Kitchell and Newland Communities as he states, "As the first LEED Gold certified project in Goodyear, Mountain Ranch Marketplace has established a new standard that we hope all future developments in our city will strive for."

“We are excited and honored Mountain Ranch Marketplace is the first neighborhood shopping center in Arizona – and one of the few in the United States – to be LEED Gold certified,” says Chad Schubert, director of development for Kitchell, who handles leasing and overall management of the project. “This award represents leadership in the retail-development sector and is another example of what makes Estrella one of the premiere master-planned communities in Arizona.”

To qualify, a project must accumulate points in six areas, including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality and innovation in design.

Beyond the environmental benefits to the community, the energy-saving features at Mountain Ranch Marketplace will provide tangible benefits for its retail tenants, such as lower operating costs, including a projected savings of 35 percent in annual energy costs, and a healthful environment for employees and visitors to the center.

“At Newland we believe it is our responsibility to make a positive impact in the lives of our residents and in society as a whole. The development of Mountain Ranch Marketplace at Estrella has been a pioneering effort of innovation to support our goals in ensuring the highest standard of quality and value to our residents,” says Greg Bielli, President of Newland Communities’ Western Region. “We are proud of Kitchell and the entire design team for working so diligently for something so important to the continued sustainability of Estrella.”

At full build-out, the 22-acre shopping center will provide 165,000 square feet of grocery, drug, and retail space. The first phase will contain approximately 109,000 square feet. In addition to anchor tenant Safeway, a number of other retailers are locating in Mountain Ranch Marketplace, including Chase Bank, Walgreens, Phoenix Children’s Academy, Papa John’s Pizza, Great Clips, Estrella Family Dentistry, Estrella Homes and Land, SW Ambulance, Oasis Bagels and several others that are in various stages of lease negotiation.

Mountain Ranch Marketplace at EstrellaTM receives

LEED® Gold Certification

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

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

This month’s featured builder is Rosewood Homes. Rosewood Homes was recently honored with the Eliant Homebuyers’ Choice Award for having the highest overall customer satisfaction score in America among the 200+ builders participating in the comprehensive Eliant Survey. Rosewood recently unveiled two new model homes at its Stone Gate neighborhood in Montecito and has been the best selling new traditional neighborhood in Estrella year-to-date with 11-Net Sales from January 1st through the week ending June 27th! Rosewood’s two new designs include a new single story “super great room” plan Residence Five starting at $232,990. This luxurious, well amenitized home ranges from 2,481 to 2,683 square feet with 3 to 5 bedrooms, den, courtyard, 2 to 4 bathrooms and 3-car garage. The gourmet kitchen provides an oversized 10-foot large center island with generous seating area along with oversized walk-in pantry, convenient recipe desk, granite counter tops in a choice of 7-elegant colors and upgraded cabinetry and upgraded appliances. This home can be customized with an abundance of options including an Optional Guest Casita, Home Office, Hobby Room and much more.

Rosewood Homes has also celebrated the Grand Opening of its new two-story Residence Six model home that ranges from 3,168 to 3,520 square feet. This luxury home is priced at just $269,990 and offers 4 to 6 bedrooms, convertible den, 2 ½ to 4 baths, large front porch and 3-car oversized garage that includes a dedicated storage area. The Residence Six can be customized with room options including a Bonus Room, Stone Wine Room, Walk-Out Deck and much more.

Along with great introductory pricing, Rosewood Homes is also offering $5,000 in free options, discounted lot premiums and 10% off standard upgrades. Additional discounts are available on “spec homes” and/or “inventory homes.” All Rosewood Homes include Rosewood’s Signature Construction Program providing generous standard features along with custom quality architectural detailing and construction techniques that exceed the industry standard for quality and craftsmanship. Each Rosewood Home is built to meet or exceed the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency as well as the “Gold Standard” from Environments for Living. Rosewood Homes Stone Gate neighborhood can be reached at 623-925-8999 or by visiting www.rosewoodhomes.com

August Builder of the Month –

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

We invite you to discover Estrella - featuring 72-acres of lakes; the Starpointe Residents Club; 18-hole championship golf course; two K-8 schools and one high school; parks, trails and open space; a collection of distinctive builders and spectacular custom homesites. Visit www.estrellacommunity.com or contact the Estrella Information Center at (623) 386-1000. Brokers welcome.*

Visit EstrellaTM Today

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