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Published by Estrella Publishing LLC, PO Box 6962, Goodyear AZ 85338. Additional copies and article reproductions can be obtained for a fee by contacting info@EstrellaPublishing.com Catherine Uretsky, Publisher and Editor 623.594.9283 info@EstrellaPublishing.com Al Uretsky, Publisher and Sales Executive 623.594.9283 info@EstrellaPublishing.com All contents Š 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 and Family Features. Estrella Publishing is not responsible for the views of contributing writers 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... Every now and then I find myself scrolling through an online newspaper from my youth. It is a well known and respected piece of journalism, but I don’t usually go there to read the news. I gravitate towards a piece called ‘A Letter To...’ in which ordinary people write letters that they would never send to the intended recipient. I suppose it is a catharsis for them, and me in a way. It allows me to explore and validate (in some instances) feelings I have had about some situations. Some of the letters are scandalous “A letter to the wife of my boyfriend.” Or “A letter to the couple who died in my house.” Others are more humorous, “A letter to my lazy spouse.” Then there are the ones that tug on your heart. “A letter to my brother who passed away.” And “A letter to our surrogate, who had second thoughts.”
Freedom
Reading these letters, I feel a sense of completion for the authors. They have been able to say their piece and get those feelings out in a healthy way. We have all been in situations that were left unfinished. The witty comeback you wished you had thought of at the time but now it would be too late, perhaps even petty, to say out loud. These letters allow the writers to speak those thoughts and feel those feelings in a safe way. Of course they are all anonymous and I am sure the recipients don’t ever read them, but sometimes just putting things on paper is enough. I am sure you have been told in the past that when your feelings are at a boiling point you should write an e-mail then delete it. I have written many quick, emotion filled e-mails then thought better of them and hit the delete button. These letters are an extension of that - the ability to blow off steam and get your point across without hurting anyone else’s feelings. There is another side to reading these letters too. The sneaky side of superiority. That feeling you get when you read an advice column or watch Reality TV. “My life may have problems but thank goodness it is not as bad as this!” And let’s face it, Reality TV is the train wreck of humanity. I do love to watch it, sampling the lives of people I would never meet in real life. Realizing that no matter how much money or fame these fabulous people accumulate, they have problems too. Their grass may seem greener on the other side of that fence, but they still have to mow it.
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On Our Cover My name is Lily. I am 11 years old and I am a junior Girl Scout in troop 2174 right here in Estrella.
In Girl Scouts we have had the opportunity to try and learn so many things like horseback riding, camping, cooking and more. One of my most favorite times of the year is cookie season! Most people think selling cookies is just a fundraiser but is so much more. We literally learn how to run a small business. We learn about our yummy product, cookies! We learn how to market and sell them. We learn how to manage money and inventory. We learn how to greet people and how to treat our customers. My favorite part about cookies is goal making. We are taught how to make a goal but the best part is how you feel when you work hard and reach that goal. So when you see a Girl Scout working sometimes in the sun sometimes in the cold know that she is learning a lot. Even when people politely say “No thank you”, she is learning that no is an ok word and that if she works hard she will reach her goal.
idea to create something to give back and make her community a better place. We are working on a plan to work with the same shelter as we are giving our cookie donations to and want to pull our community together to help us put together 50 bags filled with pajamas and stuffed animals toiletries and other things a child may need. So please keep an eye and ear out on how as a community we can help even a little bit to help kids in those very sad times. There is so much to learn In Girl Scouts. There is just not enough room here to write it all here. I love hanging out with my Girl Scout sisters. I have made such wonderful friendships. I love all the fun we have and making memories That will never go away. Submitted by Lily Prudeaux, Girl Scout and Estrella Resident. The grils on our cover are: Jadyn Eubank, Ariana Lewis,Courtney Montaldo, Kaitley Petersen, Llilanna Prudeaux, Leilani prudeaux, Piper Swapp, Lucy Tooker, and Emilia Unger.
Don’t forget we are collecting cookie donations. All of our donations will be going to a local shelter to give to kids who are escaping with their families from domestic violence. We love knowing we have a chance, even a small one, to help put a smile on the face of kids like us who are in a very sad time In their lives. In Girl Scouts we like to say, “ If you can’t eat em, treat em!” As a Girl Scout junior we have reached a level in scouting where we can work on high awards. You can’t earn them before you are a junior. My troop is working on their bronze award in hopes that one day we can work towards our gold award in high school. To earn these awards we have to take all the skills we have Learned Girl scouting And put them all together to come up with an 4 Estrella Publishing - Up The Hill magazine
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Pool Care
2019 is here and spring/summer is just around the corner for all of us in the Arizona desert. Please allow me to share some end of winter/ start of spring tips to help you, your pool and your pool equipment, and your pool service professional if you have one, get started on the right foot. Please remember…..Pool maintenance is Not Pool Cleaning. Every pool owner should have a net and brush to “help” your pool during certain times of the year. Plants and trees will soon be popping buds and blooms all over, some pools have more of this than others. Your pool is a magnet for stuff like this as well as anything and everything that blows around in your yard, like leaves, grass trimmings, paper, plastic, empty water bottles & cans, cigarette butts, Styrofoam, palm fronds seeds & dates, small landscape rocks & pieces of chipped kool decking.
net “excess stuff” from your pool water and check/empty your pool and pump baskets on the weekends, if they are too full of debris. This will help your pool stay cleaner and keep you equipment from working “too hard”. Most pools don’t get much, if any, use during the “winter” months here in the Valley Of The Sun. But that doesn’t mean your pool can go without a check on things every week or so. Chemicals can change quickly due to weather. Equipment can malfunction and become Big repairs $$ instead of a small repair if left for a longer time. Debris left in the bottom of the pool or on steps can stain plaster to the point it cannot be cleaned off. Submitted by Scott Shepard of PoolguyAZ
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Allergies
Spring. The time of year when, as poet Alfred Lord Tennyson famously said, a young man’s fancy “lightly turns to thoughts of love.” That is, of course, if you’re not sneezing, coughing or dealing with itchy eyes. Is there anything you can do to avoid them? Yes, says allergist Todd Mahr, MD, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. “You might feel like suffering from allergies is going to happen every spring no matter what, but there are ways to help alleviate your symptoms.” These ACAAI tips will help you enjoy the season instead of sitting it out indoors. 1. See an allergist. Before the season kicks in, make an appointment with an allergist to find out exactly what is causing those itchy, watery eyes. Discovering the allergen that you’re reacting to is the first step in treating it. 2. Find out if it’s allergies or asthma. Or both. The symptoms from asthma can be similar to those of allergies. To make matters worse, allergies plus asthma can be a one-two punch for some allergy
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sufferers. Almost 75 percent of asthma sufferers also have allergies. 3. Consider allergy shots... They may be the best way to treat tree, grass, mold, dust mite, cat and dog allergies. Allergy shots are immunotherapy. That means your allergist will gradually give you increasingly larger doses of whatever you’re allergic to. There are also tablets that melt under your tongue to treat allergies to ragweed, grass pollen and dust mites. 4. ...or get a prescription. Research has shown that most allergy sufferers find prescription medications more effective than those they can get over the counter. But most people don’t go in search of a prescription. An allergist can discover exactly what you’re allergic to and prescribe the right medication to ease your symptoms. 6. Commit to a thorough spring cleaning. It’s not just to give the house a fresh look after the long winter. A deep clean will reduce allergens like mold, which build up in basements and other areas where you might not go every day. Wash throw rugs regularly, too, in hot water. With a few commonsense tactics, you can get ahead of your allergies and keep them in the rear-view mirror all season long.
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Money Matters If you’re a gardener, your busy season is at hand, but could the skills you deploy at gardening be transferred to other areas of your life – such as investing? Here are a few ideas for doing just that: Establish a timeline. As a gardener, you typically follow a well-defined timeline. You need to set up a schedule for watering, feeding and weeding. As an investor, you may also need to observe a timeline. During the early and middle stages of your career, you probably need to invest primarily for growth, so you can build resources for a comfortable retirement. Then, as you near retirement, you may want to lower your risk level by shifting some of your investment dollars from growth-oriented vehicles into more incomeproducing ones. And once you do retire, your
focus will shift to preserving your money.
Choose “healthy” investments. Gardeners like to choose plants they know will really last. And when you invest, you, too, should look for signs of health in the investments you choose. For example, when picking stocks, look for companies with solid fundamentals, such as experienced management, strong earnings and the demonstrated ability to produce products and services. Or, when considering bonds, consider those that independent rating agencies have awarded the highest grades. Feed your investments properly. The most important element in plant nutrition is water. When you invest, you also need to know the right amount of “food,” or “nutrients,” to apply. If you don’t put enough money into investments, they may not grow as much as you’d like. On the other hand, it is possible to “overwater” certain investments. For example, if you constantly put money into just one or two investments, they could end up crowding out others in your portfolio, causing you to lose the value of diversification.Ultimately, seek a balance in how you distribute your investment dollars. Year after year, successful gardeners reap the rewards of their labors. And following some of their habits can help you work toward a longlasting and fruitful investment garden, too. Submitted by Chris Carlton of Edward Jones
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Furry Friends For pediatric patients, being in the hospital can be a frightening, vulnerable and lonely experience, especially for those undergoing serious medical treatments. However, research has shown that dogs can have beneficial, longlasting effects on pediatric patients.
Here are a few things to know about in-residence dogs and their positive impact on pediatric patients: 1) In-residence dogs are highly trained service dogs that work in healthcare settings and perform specialized tasks. They are also trained to create an emotional connection with pediatric patients, helping to provide them with joy, comfort and other medical benefits. 2) Different from volunteer dogs that visit a hospital for a short time, in-residence dogs have a similar work schedule as their human counterparts, working closely with their handlers. They often have access to non-sterile clinics and inpatient units.
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3) In-residence dogs can be an integral part of a child’s treatment team. They perform a range of tasks that help medical teams achieve their clinical goals. In-residence dogs can be trained to do incredible things like keep kids calm during medical interventions, teach them how to take a pill or model how to put on a hospital gown. 4) In-residence dogs can help lower a pediatric patient’s stress and anxiety by serving as a pleasant distraction. Hospital staff report that children who interact with in-residence dogs often require less medication. Dr. Jana Stockwell, a pediatric critical care physician at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, serves as a handler for an in-residence dog named Tidings. “Our Children’s dogs are fulltime employees with a meaningful job to do, and on a daily basis, Tidings helps children be more engaged, encourages them to get out of bed, and even inspires them to tell us about a pet at home that they’re missing,” she said. “Our in-residence dogs never fail to lift the spirits of kids and adults alike.”
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Make it Work Do you know how your health plan works? If not, now is an ideal time to learn how to make it work for you. Rebecca Madsen, chief consumer officer of UnitedHealthcare, offers the following tips that may lead you to better health and even help save you money. 1. Understand your plan. Learn what your health plan covers - including medical, pharmacy and preventive benefits. When in doubt, call the number on your health plan ID card to get the most up-to-date information. 2. Ask about lower-cost prescriptions. Talk to your doctor about the cost of your medication. You may be surprised to learn that generic medications are often more affordable than their brand-name equivalents. In addition, some pharmacy benefit plans now offer discounts at the point of sale in the form of rebates, also known as a partial refund, from pharmacy manufacturers. These discounts could potentially lower your outof-pocket costs on select medications.
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3. Stay in-network. You can help keep costs down by staying in-network for your health care services. Your insurance company has contracted with certain health care providers to pay a certain amount of money for your visits, usually at a discounted rate. Because of those discounts, you pay less when you see a health care provider within the network versus one who’s outside the network. For out-of-network providers, your insurance may cover only a fraction of the cost of care - or none at all - depending on your plan. Before you make your next appointment, check with your health plan to make sure the provider or facility is in network. 4. Know your care options before you go If your health issue isn’t an emergency, it’s usually best to go to your primary care doctor for care. If it’s not possible to visit your regular doctor, you may be able to receive fast, professional and lower cost care at an urgent care center, a convenience care clinic or an online doctor visit. Online doctor visits are a great option for treating conditions such as colds, migraines and allergies. For more tips and easy-to-understand information about health care, visit the UnitedHealthcare Newsroom at newsroom.uhc.com.
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Improve Your Credit Taking the first step towards financial wellness can provide a sense of empowerment. Though increasing your credit score might seem daunting, following these healthy credit behaviors can help you make positive changes to your financial health.
Understand your credit:A great place to start is with your Annual Credit Report, which provides one free credit report each year from all three nationwide credit reporting agencies. The information in these reports directly impacts credit scores, so it’s important to carefully review for any factors that could cause your score to be lower than it should be. Review your report and take action: Carefully review for any inaccuracies or problem areas. For instance, high accumulations of debt such as maxed out credits cards and unpaid bill. Unpaid collections are also commonly reported delinquencies that can cause a big hit. Inaccurate information caused by identity theft can also lower your credit score and should be disputed online.
Create a plan for better credit: After resolving any outstanding issue, create a plan towards improving your financial health, which should include: 1) On-time payments: Paying your bills on time and in full each month is key as it builds a positive history of on-time payments 2) Credit utilization: It is recommended that you use no more than 30 percent of the available credit, otherwise, your score could be suffering. 3) Evaluate your credit cards: Strategize which cards you use regularly and keep daily spending concentrated to one or two cards total. However, don’t close an old account just because you aren’t using it. Longstanding credit accounts are vital for building credit as this demonstrates a responsible credit history. With responsible financial behaviors, discipline and consistency, you’ll be on your way to improving your credit, and in turn, feeling more confident about your overall financial health. For more information, visit TransUnion.com.
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The Bug Guy Spring is in the air, finally! It’s warming up, here in the west valley, and the bugs are coming out, and with the winter we just had its no wonder that our spring is going to be very busy with insect activity. Let’s talk about what bugs were going to be seeing this month. Crickets, earwigs, and quite a few other harmless herbivorous insects will be out in above average volumes, based on our very wet winter. We will also see and increase in flying insects this spring. We will also see an increase in predatory insects such as the dreaded scorpion, bees, wasps, ants, and of course spider activity. As our nights start to warm up, we will be seeing a big upswing in all insects. Let’s talk termites, its termite swarming season and this spring is appearing to have all the environmental factors to support a good
environment for termites to really have a great swarming season. It’s a good idea to look at your foundation wall regularly for signs of termite activity, like termite shelter tubes, or tube stains that can indicate current or past activity. If you are not sure what to look for, you can call a professional or check out www.goggle.com images and look up termite tubes phoenix, here you can see pictures without giving your personal information to a company. Coyote mating season is in full swing so keep an eye on your small dogs, and cats when you let them out, and remember a Coyote can go up and over a 6ft fence or wall, so keep an eye out for any discarded crates or boxes that say ACME on the side, as this could be an indicator of enhanced coyote abilities. Coyote mating season can go thru the end of March. Bobcat mating season is February thru March and as you keep an watch on your small pets its important to look up at your roof line as bobcats can easily access this area too Submitted by Larry Cash, of Estrella Mountain Pest Control, Estrella Resident
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Positive Parenting My grandmother was always about fairness. When people would say, “That’s not fair” or “life’s not fair,” she would look at us, smile and wink. Mom, as we called her, saw life differently. She would always say, “The more a person tries, the fairer life becomes. You can go through life complaining about things or you can do something about it. Choose to do something.”
One of her favorite sayings was, “Be fair to yourself.” When I didn’t understand math homework, I became frustrated, threw my pencil down and quit. Mom would say, “Be fair to yourself. When you don’t understand something…ask a question.” I asked and became very good at math. When I couldn’t make a basket because the basketball hoop was too high, Mom would say, “Be fair to yourself; give yourself a chance to become good.” I became good and in sixth grade I played on the eighthgrade team and we won the CYO Basketball Championship. When I started playing little league baseball I would always strike out and spend most of the game on the bench. Mom would say, “Be fair to yourself, give yourself a chance to improve.” However, I continued to strike out and never really improved. It wasn’t until many years later that I realized how my grandmother’s words of fairness impacted me. I became a great little league coach and understood that fairness was helping kids learn 16 Estrella Publishing - Up The Hill magazine
teamwork and the value of encouragement and never giving up.
Here is a way to be fair to your kids and grandkids. Educate yourself about the latest crisis facing our kids…VAPING. As a parent and grandparent, it’s only fair to be in the know and find out more about “Youth Vaping and Teen Drug Trends.” Join the Way Out West Coalition at the Center on Main, Thursday evening, March 21, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Hope to see you there as we love answering your burning questions! The WOW Coalition is a prevention association that promotes safe and healthy choices and responds to problems caused by alcohol, marijuana and Rx abuse by implementing strategies to prevent and reduce youth substance use. For additional information visit http://www. wowcoalition.org or contact WOW Coalition Program Director Larry Tracey at 623-208-3230 or email: larry.tracey@wowcoalition.org
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Outdoor Living Now is the perfect time to plan updates to outdoor living areas so you’re ready to enjoy your outdoor space to the fullest. Joe Raboine, director of residential hardscapes at Belgard, offers his expert insight into top outdoor design trends of the year.
Home designs are truly blending indoor and outdoor areas thanks to features like folding walls and collapsible screens. Imagine a family room that opens up completely to an outdoor patio for easy entertaining, made possible by retractable walls plus smart lighting and strategic heating and cooling sources for seasonal comfort. These types of integrated spaces make the backyard a one-of-a-kind extension of the home. Contemporary style with clean lines, textures and shapes have taken over more traditional styles, particularly among younger homeowners. Modular, large-format pavers embrace this trend and are expected to continue to increase in popularity, with smoother textures gaining traction.
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The contemporary trend also leans toward monochromatic color schemes. These muted hues blend seamlessly with the landscape, plus they allow homeowners to use strategic pops of color with furniture and flowers to create customized spaces that reflect their personalities perfectly. In an effort to make outdoor spaces an authentic extension of the home, livability is a priority. That means outdoor kitchens and fire features continue to be a top trend. Kitchen additions like pizza ovens are reflective of the foodie movement, while fire features using gas fuel rather than wood are reflective of the desire for convenience, plus they are a good fit for many municipal regulations. Water features are growing in popularity, used to add a tranquil element to outdoor spaces while masking unwanted sounds, such as traffic or other noise pollution. These 2019 outdoor living trends will prove to create outdoor projects that fit the needs of every homeowner.
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Home Sweet Home Nobody bats an eyelash when it comes to buying homeowner’s insurance, but many homeowners don’t apply that same logic to planning for home repairs. Only a fraction of U.S. households today are protected by a home services plan, also known as a home warranty.Perhaps one reason more homeowners don’t have home service plans is because they think they are covered through their homeowner’s insurance policy.
Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t protect you from the natural home aging process. Insurance kicks in when damage occurs from an outside force, like a busted sewer line or roof damage due to a major storm. While insurance covers you when Mother Nature strikes, it doesn’t protect you from the natural wear and tear that your home’s major systems and appliances go through during the aging process. Understanding how home service plans work and how they fit into your financial and risk-planning strategy allows you to be prepared for covered breakdowns, without breaking the bank. Let’s start at the beginning. What is a home service plan?
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Home service plans cover the repair or replacement of major home appliances, including refrigerators, washers, dryers, or ovens, and components of major systems like plumbing, HVAC and electrical. When your air conditioning system breaks, or your washer or dryer stops spinning, you want the confidence of having a home services plan that will help protect you. With a home service plan, you won’t pay the full cost of repairing or replacing items covered by your plan. Your contract helps cover the repair or replacement of items covered in your plan. For example, if your refrigerator malfunctions, your service provider will connect you to a quality contractor to diagnose and repair the problem. Service plans can come in handy when selling a home. The appeal speaks for itself: When buyers are making that final decision around one of the biggest investments in their lives, having a home service plan in place gives the new homeowner confidence that they won’t bear the entire financial impact of repairing or replacing it if it breaks down. Make sure your home is covered, so you and your wallet can rest assured that your home is taken care of.
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