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June 2025

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Published by Estrella Publishing LLC, PO Box 6962, Goodyear AZ 85338. Additional copies can be obtained for a fee by contacting info@EstrellaPublishing.com Catherine Uretsky, Publisher and Editor Talia Uretsky, Assistant Editor Al Uretsky, Publisher and Sales Executive 623.398.5541 info@EstrellaPublishing.com All contents © 2010-present Estrella Publishing LLC. All Rights Reserved. Reproduction in any form, in whole or part, without written permission from Estrella Publishing LLC is prohibited.

Estrella Publishing accepts freelance contributions, there is no guarantee that materials will be used or returned. Some content is provided by Brandpointe. Estrella Publishing is not responsible for the content of contributing writers and advertisers and assumes no responsibility for errors appearing within. Opinions expressed are those of the writers and not necessarily those of the Publisher or Advertisers. Estrella Publishing reserves the right to restrict all advertisement to their proper classification and to edit or reject any copy at its sole discretion. Neither this publication nor Estrella Publishing is an agent of or in any way affiliated with the associated Developer nor Homeowners Association, or any of their respective affiliates. This publication has not been approved by, sponsored by, or endorsed by the associated Developer nor Homeowners Association in any way.

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From Me To You...

I heard a story once of three older women who had been friends for many years, and as a result often repeated stories that the others had heard before.

In order to save embarrassment, and probably a lot of time, they came up with a system. If someone started to tell a story that had already been told the listener would hold up one finger. If she had heard it twice before she held up two fingers, and so on. I thought this was a efficient and kind way to handle the situation.

As we age we will all start to forget things. I have begun to watch my dad carefully to make sure his occasional forgetfulness is not something more serious, but the fact is, I am noticing that I forget or mix things up on a regular basis too.

I often think of things to write when I am driving, or in the shower — you know those times when your mind sometimes wanders. By the time I get to a computer or paper and pen to write down my inspiration, I generally forget to do so and I am left with that niggling feeling of having forgotten what was of course going to be an amazing piece of writing.

The forgetting occurs on a regular basis when I go into

a different room, intent on getting something, but once I am there I have no earthly idea what I came in for.

Sound familiar?

My greatest fear is that I will end up repeating part (or heaven forbid all) of a previous editorial. I could do as my husband suggested and go into my computer and organize them all. The horror! That is 15 years of writing. After a quick tap on my calculator app, that comes to 180 articles to find, sort, read, title, and store in a file that I will remember to use going forward.

That feels insurmountable to me right now. I suppose I will have to attack it at some point, I will just have to think of the quote, “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time!” That should make it more manageable.

In the meantime I am sure you will tell me if I am repeating myself. Perhaps you could be kind and just hold up one finger.

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The Doctor Is In

Respect is Earned, Not Owed

The way to get respect is to command it, not demand it. The difference is significant. It comes down to how respect is viewed and earned: Demanding respect relies on external validation like titles or power, often stemming from insecurity and breeding resentment.

Conversely, commanding respect is an “inside job,” rooted in consistent character and observable actions, demonstrating qualities that inspire admiration.

Four fundamental qualities underpin commanding respect: competence, trustworthiness, empathy and humility. Competence signifies knowing your subject and delivering on your promises. Trustworthiness involves dependability, honesty and integrity. Empathy is the willingness to understand others’ perspectives, distinct from sympathy’s shared experience. Humility entails a modest self-view, openness to feedback, and a willingness to apologize and forgive. Commanding these qualities fosters genuine admiration and loyalty, a hallmark of strong leadership.

Crucially, commanding respect begins with selfrespect. This internal confidence arises from valuing oneself, accepting imperfections and practicing self-forgiveness. Cultivating self-respect involves challenging negative thoughts, practicing self-kindness and nurturing positive, balanced relationships where one feels valued. Understanding and honoring personal wants and desires through identifying values, practicing self-care and being assertive are also vital.

Commanding respect is about attraction, not expectation. While basic human rights warrant respectful treatment, earning further respect requires conscious effort in six areas. First, know your worth and behave accordingly, projecting confidence through poise, clear communication and upholding expectations. Second, set and maintain solid boundaries, valuing your time and energy and addressing disrespect immediately. Third, behave honestly and ethically, aligning words and actions, keeping commitments and taking responsibility.

Fourth, be an effective communicator through active listening, clear and respectful speech, assertiveness and maintaining composure. Fifth, increase your competence and expertise through continuous learning, decisive action and a strong work ethic.

Sixth, treat others with respect through empathy, courtesy and positive interactions.

Ultimately, commanding respect is a continuous process built on consistent, authentic behavior. By focusing on earning respect through your actions, you cultivate genuine admiration and loyalty, a far more sustainable and effective approach than demanding it.

Submitted by Dr. J. Paweleck-Bellingrodt, Psy.D. DISCLAIMER: Material is for informational purposes and not intended to be a substitute for evaluation or treatment by a licensed professional. Material is copyrighted and may only be reproduced with written permission of Dr. Bellingrodt.

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Crisis to Recovery

From Crisis to Recovery: How Residential Treatment Helps Teen Girls Heal A Turning Point for Teen Female Mental Health Across the country, teen girls are facing rising levels of anxiety, depression, trauma, and other mental health challenges. For many families, traditional outpatient therapy simply isn’t enough. That’s where residential treatment begins by offering a deeper level of care in a safe, structured environment.

Why Residential Treatment Matters Residential treatment provides 24/7 care in a setting designed for focus, reflection, and growth. At Horizon Recovery’s Buckeye campus, teen girls are surrounded by a professional team of therapists, counselors, and support staff who understand the complexity of adolescent mental health. The program integrates evidence-based therapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), along with trauma-informed care and skillbuilding sessions that empower girls to take control of their healing journey.

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Creating Lasting Change Residential treatment programs like Horizon Recovery are not quick fixes. They are comprehensive processes focused on long-term stability and wellness. Upon completion, young women are equipped to build a future grounded in well-being.

For families who have been searching for a way to break the cycle of crisis and despair, Horizon Recovery offers a beacon of hope. It transforms the narrative of crisis into one of opportunity, where healing is not merely a possibility but an expectation. At Horizon Recovery, families find a supportive community and a path toward lasting change, where they can rebuild their lives and relationships with renewed optimism and a shared commitment to well-being.

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Cook With Zona Chicken Stir Fry

If you’re looking for a quick, easy, and super tasty dinner, chicken stir fry is a total winner. This meal is a staple meal in my home. It’s so easy, very little prep, extremely customizable, and always tastes so good! Juicy chicken, veggies, and a flavorful sauce—all tossed together in one pan— what’s not to love? The best part? You can mix and match whatever vegetables you have in the fridge. Bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, carrots, mushrooms— anything goes! Serve it over rice or noodles, and you’ve got a satisfying meal the whole family will love. It’s perfect for weeknights when you’re short on time but still want something fresh and delicious.

Ingredients • 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts • 1 red bell pepper • 1 green bell pepper • 1 ½ cups carrots • 1 large head of broccoli • Asian sauce of choice. e.g. Teriyaki, Kung Pow, Korean BBQ • Rice or noodles of choice. e.g. Udon, Cantonese egg noodles,

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chow mein, low mein 4 cloves minced garlic Salt pepper and onion powder to taste

Steps 1. Cube the chicken and marinate in Asian sauce of your choice for at least 1 hour.

2. Mince garlic, slice peppers, and chop broccoli into bite size pieces. I use baby carrots out of If you have a recipe you’d like to share with your convenience but you could also use shredded community email me at ArizonaCooks71@gmail.com carrots. to be featured in the magazine!

3. Add garlic to both pans with a little olive oil.

4. Cook chicken in one pan, while cooking all veggies Prep time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 35 mins | Total together in a separate pan. You want to be able to Time: 50 mins easily poke the broccoli. Season both with salt, pepper, and onion powder.

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June 2025

Look Before U Lock

Since 1998, more than 1000 children have died from vehicular heatstroke – 46 in Arizona – with 52% of those incidents involving a parent or caregiver forgetting the child was in the vehicle. And hot cars can hit deadly temperatures quickly. On a 70-degree day, a car’s interior can hit 89 degrees in five minutes and 113 degrees within an hour. On a 90-degree day, the inside of a car can reach 100 degrees in five minutes and 133 degrees in an hour.

ACNSC is urging the community to act immediately to end these preventable deaths. By raising awareness of the danger of vehicular heatstroke and children and emphasizing the three primary circumstances that have led to children dying – a caregiver forgets a child in a vehicle, a child gains access to a vehicle, someone knowingly leaves a child in a vehicle – parents, caregivers and everyone, including bystanders, can play a pivotal role in preventing hot car deaths.

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“The possibility of a hot car tragedy is often overlooked. No one thinks it can happen to them or their family,” says Rick Murray, ACNSC President and CEO. “That’s why it’s crucial that we all become more aware of this danger to prevent such unthinkable and devastating losses.”

LOOK BEFORE YOU LOCK! Create a routine! Check off the tasks you will try today.

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Make it a routine to open the back door of your car every time you park.

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If you are driving a child, after you correctly buckle them in a car seat or booster seat—put something you need at your destination in the back seat so you will open the back door: a cellphone, employee badge, handbag, or other item you need to keep with you.

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Ask your babysitter or child care provider to contact you if your child hasn’t arrived as scheduled.

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Keep a stuffed animal in the child’s car seat. Place it on the front passenger seat as a reminder when the child is in the back seat.

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Set the alarm on your cell phone or computer calendar as a reminder to drop your child off at child care. Remember to make the alarm song/sound different from all other alert sounds on your device.

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If you have a change in routine, such as your spouse or parent dropping your child off at child care instead of you, make sure you and the other person communicate to confirm the drop-off was made.

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Consider technology that alerts drivers to check the back seat. (Vehicle and child restraint manufacturers have been working on various evolving alert systems and some technologies are available now!)

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Bright Days Ahead— Keep Them Crash-Free.

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The Bug Guy Pest Control Crisis: Phoenix Valley’s Summer Sauna Becomes Bug Bonanza In the relentless June heat of the Phoenix Valley, residents face an annual invasion that makes the scorching temperatures seem like a minor inconvenience by comparison.

“June in Phoenix isn’t just hot—it’s like we’ve created the world’s largest all-you-can-eat buffet for insects,” explains Larry Cash, a veteran exterminator with Estrella Mountain Pest Control. “The scorpions think they’ve died and gone to heaven, which is ironic because Phoenix in summer feels like the opposite of heaven.”

Local homeowner Sandra Wilkins recounts her recent kitchen showdown with a brazen cockroach. “This thing wasn’t just surviving in my kitchen—it was

thriving. It had the audacity to look at my can of Raid like I was offering it a refreshing spritz on a hot day.”

Even swimming pools, normally a blessed relief from the heat, become insect graveyards. “I spend more time fishing bugs out of my pool than actually swimming in it,” laments Dave Thompson of Goodyear. “Last week I found what I’m pretty sure was a scorpion riding on top of a dead cricket like it was a tiny apocalyptic jet ski.”

Cash offers some practical advice: “Check your shoes before putting them on, seal your food properly, and remember that gaps under doors aren’t just letting your expensive AC out—they’re rolling out the red carpet for six-legged squatters.”

Until July brings even more brutal temperatures that even the hardiest pests find excessive, Phoenix locals will continue their vigilant defense of territory, armed with nothing but flyswatters, diatomaceous earth, and increasingly creative profanity.

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Supplemental Health “Shortcuts”: A Guide to Supplements

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to fitness— everyone’s body responds differently. As someone who’s invested considerable time in personal fitness, I can share what science supports and what pitfalls to avoid. Consider this guidance, not gospel, as you know your body best. First, a hard-learned lesson: be skeptical of social media supplement ads promising you’ll transform into Vin Diesel within days. Give new products time to undergo proper scientific testing— ideally a year or more—and at minimum, verify they’re FDA approved. Let’s learn from my mistakes and focus on what actually works.

Creatine: The Science-Backed Standard If muscle gain or fitness improvement is your goal, creatine deserves consideration. This compound of three amino acids naturally occurs in your body and is found in red meats, dairy, and some plant foods.

Creatine supports energy production during highintensity exercise and has been extensively studied, showing benefits for increased muscular endurance, enhanced strength gains and reduced post-workout fatigue.The primary concerns apply only to those who are pregnant or consume alcohol heavily.

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Alternative Evidence-Based Supplements - Protein powder: Helps meet daily protein requirements for muscle repair and growth, especially convenient post-workout - Beta-alanine: Can increase exercise capacity and delay muscle fatigue during high-intensity workouts - Caffeine: Proven to enhance endurance performance and strength output when consumed before exercise - Fish oil: Supports recovery through antiinflammatory omega-3 fatty acids Beyond Supplements Remember that supplements are exactly that— supplementary to fundamentals. Better than any powder or pill are natural daily habits: WATER! This cannot be emphasized enough, especially here in Arizona. If your urine is yellow, that’s a sign to drink more.

Essential vitamins and minerals: Whether from whole foods or a quality multivitamin, these micronutrients support countless bodily functions essential to health and performance.

When combined with consistent exercise and nutritious eating, these basics will take you further than most trendy supplements ever could.

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Mastering Golf: A Pathway to Professional Success Golf isn’t just a sport—it’s a strategic career move.

Incorporating golf into your repertoire could significantly enhance your professional trajectory.

The connections formed on the green often translate to professional opportunities. In the corporate world, success frequently hinges on relationships rather than just competence. Building rapport with decision-makers in relaxed settings provides invaluable opportunities to showcase your personality beyond the confines of office interactions.

Golf creates the perfect environment for this relationship building. Executives and managers who enjoy the sport appreciate colleagues who can join them for a round. These shared experiences foster personal connections that can influence professional advancement.

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Tips to Improve Your Golf Game 1. Master the fundamentals: Focus on proper grip, stance, and posture before worrying about distance.

2. Invest in lessons: Even a few sessions with a professional can dramatically improve your technique.

3. Practice deliberately: Spend time at the driving range working on specific aspects of your game rather than mindlessly hitting balls.

4. Perfect your short game: Putting and chipping around the green often make the biggest difference in your score.

5. Play within your abilities: Don’t try to match your boss’s 250-yard drive if you’re still developing your skills.

6. Learn course etiquette: Understanding proper golf etiquette demonstrates respect for the game and your playing partners.

Before joining your boss on the course, develop basic proficiency through practice. Nobody expects perfection, but demonstrating effort and improvement shows dedication that resonates beyond the fairway.

Remember that golf is just one example. If your supervisor prefers tennis, hiking, or chess, showing genuine interest in their passion can be equally effective. The key is finding authentic ways to connect outside the office environment.

Whether it leads to your next promotion or simply enriches your life with a fulfilling hobby, golf offers a unique combination of personal enjoyment and professional networking that few other activities can match.

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Puzzle Time This samurai sudoku puzzle is a great way to engage the brain and help develop logic skills.

To solve this Samurai puzzle use standard sudoku rules for every 9x9 grid: each digit from 1 to 9 can only appear once in every row, column and 3x3 box.

Solutions are on our website www.EstrellaPublishing.com Difficulty: Moderate

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Competition With July 4th just around the corner and the barbecues and picnics, family gatherings and neighborhood pot lucks looming, our thoughts go to that favorite dish. You know the one. The corn bread, wings or potato salad renowned for being the first dish people finish or the desserts full of berries and love.

Every family has one or even two.

Well now is your chance to share with the rest of us. Send in your recipe for your favorite crowd pleasing Fourth of July dish (pictures too if you have them). The best of the best will be published in our July editions and be eligible to win a gift card for either Bodega or Salt restaurants in Westgate.

Email your recipes to info@estrellapublishing.com before June 12th to be entered into the competition.

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