December - Sunburst Farms HOA

Volume 42, Issue 10
Sunburst Farms Homeowners Association
Holiday Hay Rides & No Tree Left Behind for 2012
The holiday hay rides are the best attended annual neighborhood event in
Sunburst. Sadly, many streets in the Farms have remained dark in recent
years. ‘No Tree Left Behind in 2012’ seeks to change that and make the
Farms a magical place for children this year by asking all residents to display at least one set of lights in their front yard.
To help, the Sunburst Farms Homeowner’s Association is offering a free
‘starter’ set of 100 lights to any member who would like them. If you would
like to put lights out but don’t feel up to it, then contact the HOA and we will
help. Just email MemberSFHOA@cox.net , call 602-326-4461 or contact any
HOA Board Member.
December, 2012
Sunburst Farms HOA Holiday Hayrides Saturday and Sunday evenings December 22 & 23 at 6:00 P.M. Meet your neighbors, sing carols, enjoy holiday light displays! Sunburst Farms Home Owners’ Association members free $2 non‐Sunburst Farms residents $1 Sunburst Farms residents $60 reserved trailer Bring your friends and family! Hot drinks and delicious snacks included. If you can, bring a homemade treat to share. For fun , the HOA will also be awarding prizes and certificates for the best
displays. Awards will take place after each Hay Ride as follows:
Saturday, December 22nd
Best Cactus , Best Pine, Best Desert Tree, Best Animated, Best Roof,
Saturday Hosts: Martyn & Loretta Price 4503 W. Port au Prince Lane Best Santa, Best Western Theme, Best Home Made, Best Saturday Hayrider’s Choice
Sunday, December 23rd
Best Sunburst Holiday Block, Best Sunday Hayrider’s Choice
And Grand Champion- Best in Farms
Members: To get your free lights drop by 4503 W Port au Prince on Saturday
December 8th, 8-10 am
Sunday Hosts: Don & Suzanne Day 4522 W. Waltann Lane Reservations: contact Suzanne Day at 602 439‐2321 or suzdonday@hotmail.com by December 18. Mission Statement
The Sunburst Farms Homeowners Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote the unique country
style of our neighborhood, instilling a sense of community through social events, communication, education and
encouraging residents to become involved in the community
Sunburst Farms News
December 2012
Deadline for articles and advertising is the 10th of each
month
Call me at: 602-789-7782
Or Email to: kaylorenzen@cox.net
Classified
Classified ads (twice) are free to HOA members of the
Homeowners Association. For non members, the charge is $5
and for non-residents, $10. For continuous ads, the charge
for HOA members is $5/month, for non-members, $10/
month, and for non-residents, $15/month.
FOR SALE:
Bronze Remington Statue titled Rattlesnake, 23 inches tall,
21” cutback saddle, black, like new, 1 pair chaps black
suede, call Arlene 602 938 3112
18 month old female German Shephard black/tan. Beautiful pup and extremely intelligent. Great temperament, house
broken, and spayed. Very loving! (602)795-5370 Or
(602)4052521,
3 1/2 yr old female German Shephard. Tan/Black,
spayed and is house broken. Very sweet and loving. She is a
great guard dog! Must go to good home as the only dog.
(602)795-5370 or (602)405-2521
Blue Merle Miniature Australian Shepherd Female puppy
for sale. 8 weeks old and has had her first Parvo shot and is
ready to go to a new home. $ 800.00 call Julie 602 5685024
or 602 843 0223
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Sunburst Farms News
December 2012
Report to the Irrigation District
Irrigation Manager, Richard Mitten
October, 2012
NOVEMBER 13, 2012
IRRIGATION DISTRICT ELECTION RESULTS
Canvass of the results of the election was made on Monday,
November 19, 2012 at the Irrigation District Office per ARS 483020. The results were as follows:
Eight repairs were completed in October, and three
maintenance jobs finished as well. Five new breaks
were added which will leave twenty-nine repairs for
November.
Board of Director
The positive comments received on last month’s
Managers report are appreciated. There was some
good information made available to homeowners,
who understand the District’s problems and are trying
to help.
The District’s property was broken into three times in
the last two weeks, twice at 43rd Avenue and again
at the 39th Avenue pump site. The thieves
stole our hand pump that we use to transfer oil to the
electric motor and pump. They cut the chains and
locks; after we replaced the first unit they came back
a week later to attempt to take the new one on Saturday around 3:30 AM. A neighbor, who does not live
in the farms, ran the thieves off. Their license number could not be obtained through our security system.
declared winner
Robert Bustoz
78 Votes
Kay Lorenzen
109 Votes
Write-In Candidate
00 Votes
Due to computer problems, there will be no Irrigation
District report per Sherry Kimmel.
Sunburst Farms
Community Action Officer:
93 north (Sweetwater to Paradise Lane):
City of Phoenix Police Department
Officer David Chambers:
david.chambers@phoenix.gov
602-534-8134
IRRIGATION DISTRICT MEETING
Tuesday, December 4th , 2012 6:30 PM
Sunburst Farms Elementary School Library
Maricopa County has a leash law. Dogs are to be
on a leash when not in a fenced yard. Check your
fences to make sure they are secure so your dogs
don’t escape. Animals are no match for moving
vehicles. Protect your animals. All dogs and cats
should be spayed or neutered and dogs should be
wearing collars and tags.
West Nile Virus
2012 is on pace to be the worst year for West Nile Virus across the country. Now that cooler temperatures
have arrived, the risk has decreased for the Farms. It
is still important to have horses vaccinated twice a
year for West Nile Virus, along with the other shots
that are given. Veterinarians recommend vaccinating
for West Nile Virus with both Spring and Fall shots in
areas that have irrigation.
Confused?
Membership in the Sunburst Farms HOA in not the same
as membership in the Irrigation District. The Irrigation
District is responsible for delivering water to our properties and
membership in the Irrigation District is mandatory. The
Sunburst Farms Newsletter publishes irrigation reports to keep
residents informed. For more specific information regarding
irrigation issues, contact the Irrigation District at 602 938 8760.
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Membership in the HOA is voluntary, yet highly recommended.
To learn more about the benefits of being a member of the HOA,
contact a board member (Important Phone Numbers Page in
this issue) or complete the Membership Form also included in
this issue.
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Sunburst Farms News
December 2012
HOA Minutes
Sunburst Farms HOA
Annual Meeting Minutes
Friday, November 2, 2012
Home of Steve & Sherry Kimmel
Call to Order – 6:47 p.m.
In Attendance: Nancy Doll, President; Barbara Campbell, Vice President;
Steve Kimmel, Treasurer; Martyn Price
Guests:
Not in Attendance: Juana Brehm, Julie Rathburn, Margaret Patterson
Introductions
Quorum Review – Quorum
Approval of Minutes – Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s Report – Steve Kimmel
$16,516 in CD
$23,106 in Checking
Have received $5,715 in memberships so far this year (budget $6000)
Have received $5,040 in advertising so far this year (budget $4000)
Income $11,450 (budget $11506)
Expenses are $2,100 under budget due to not having some of the events
Christmas lights $200
Motion to approve treasurer’s report; motion passed
Membership Report: 153 Members; launched “No Tree Left Behind”
campaign to give a free set of lights to every member.
Committee Reports:
- Neighborhood Preservation – Kay
Nothing to report
- Scholarship – Barbara
Nothing to report
- Microchip Event – Martyn Price
There are a few receipts outstanding
- November Event: Art Card Making, November 10th – Sherry Kimmel
At Mission Bell
- Hayrides: December 22 & 23 – Suzanne Day, Chair
Jeff Harris in charge of wagons and route
Tom Szukala to see if Greenway Band would like a wagon
Saturday night hosts: Martyn & Loretta Price, 4503 W Port Au
Prince
Will present “No Tree Left Behind” awards for Best Cactus, Best
Pine, Best Desert tree, Best Animated, Best Roof, Best Santa,
Best Western Theme, Best Home Made, Best in Farms, and
Best Block.
Sunday night hosts:
- Block Watch – Juana
No report
- Communications
Newsletter – Kay – Nothing to report
Website – Kay – Setting up Pay Pal
Next Meeting:
Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Martyn Price’s home, 4503 W Port
Au Prince
New Business
Vote Count – 21 Ballots – Everyone elected
Call to the Public
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Sunburst Farms News
December 2012
Sunburst Farms has a neighborhood Bakery
and Coffee Shop
LOOSE TRASH PICK UP
Zone 2 (All of Sunburst Farms)
Loose Trash may be placed
curbside beginning on the following date
December 1, 2012
Loose Trash Pick Up Begins
December 10, 2012
Rayner’s Chocolate & Coffee Shop
14021 N. 51st Ave #106, Glendale
Just ½ block north of Thunderbird
Espresso, ice and blended coffee drinks, hot English teas
(black and Earl Grey). European style bakery, chocolate
factory (handmade filled chocolates). Daily lunch specials now include home-made soup, build your own sandwich, Shepherd’s Pie, and Cornish Pasties.
One Week Rule
City ordinance allows only nine days prior to the
schedule collection week to place bulk trash out for
collection. It is a violation of city ordinance to place
trash out before the listed “Placement Begins On” date
Ask us about our party platters and special order holiday
items: Dundee Cake, pumpkin and pecan pies, and more!
We are also offering gift certificates-a great present
for the foodie in your life!
Holiday Trash Pickup Schedule
Christmas
Tuesday, Dec. 25 moves to Wednesday, Dec. 25
Wednesday, Dec. 26 moves to Thursday, Dec. 27
New Year’s Day
Tuesday, Jan. 1 moves to Wednesday Jan. 2
Wednesday, Jan.2 moves to Thursday, Jan. 3
Follow us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/RaynersChocolate&CoffeeShop
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Sunburst Farms News
December 2012
Congratulations to the 2013
Sunburst Farms HOA Board
21st Annual Craft Fair and Car Show for Greenway High School Band and Orchestra The election for the 2013 Sunburst Farms HOA
Board of Directors took place at the Annual Meeting on Friday, November 2nd, 2012. The following candidates were elected:
Greenway High School , 3930 W. Greenway Rd. , Phoenix, AZ 85053 December 1st and 2nd Over 100 craft vendors/artisans and food ven‐
dors, Car show on Sunday and Pancake breakfast too! Come to the fair and get all of your Christmas shopping done in one place! Enjoy delicious foods while shopping! Hours‐ December 1st 9am to 3 pm December 2nd‐ 9am to 2 pm For more info or to be a vendor call Tammy Lan‐
caster ‐ phone: 602‐400‐8213
Barbara Campbell
Juana Brehm
Margaret Patterson
Martyn Price
Nancy Doll
Steve Kimmel
Tom Szukala
Please congratulate and thank these neighbors
for taking the time and expending the energy
required to serve on this Board, which makes
possible the many social activities that they plan
and put on throughout the year.
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Sunburst Farms News
November 2012
Winter Dehydration in Horses
Graduating Seniors
Graduating Seniors need to start thinking about applying for the Sunburst
Farms HOA Scholarship Program. The
application will appear in the February
issue, but also appears online at
www.sunburstfarmshoa.org. Seniors
may want to look up the requirements,
which include HOA membership and
community service in Sunburst Farms
HOA events. The deadline for applications to be received is April 15th .
If you are a candidate for this scholarship program, don’t put this off! Start
planning now. It doesn’t pay to wait till
the last minute.
Dehydration in horses is typically a summertime
problem because horses work hard in the hot
weather and sweat more. Because of increased
sweat, horses need to drink more. They naturally
do this in the hot weather, but in the cooler winter
months, many horses get dehydrated because they
are reluctant to drink very cold water. In the Farms,
it is rare for water buckets, barrels, or automatic
waterers to freeze over, but it can happen a few
times a year.
Some people don’t feed electrolytes at all, summer
or winter. Horses in work will often benefit from
electrolytes all year long. Weather changes can also
cause horses to change their drinking habits. Keeping horses hydrated is one of the best ways to prevent colic and other health problems.
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Sunburst Farms News
December 2012
Equestrian Activities
Blanketing Tips
With cooler weather coming, many people put sheets or blankets on their horses, especially at night. Some people blanket
their horses to keep their coats from growing. It is more difficult for horses with long coats that are in work to cool off and dry
after their ride. Body clipping can be advantageous for the horse in work. Nature helps horses grow hair within a few days,
so once body clipped, blanketing the horse is almost a necessity. Below are some tips and things to look out for if blanketing
your horses.
 Check your horse daily to make sure that the blanket is not rubbing or pulling. Broken hairs are an indication of chaffing.
Rubs on the shoulders or even the upper front legs are very common. Have your blanket fitted and altered to improve the fit
to avoid rubbing.
 Keep straps snug enough that a horse cannot get a leg caught in it. The blanket should fit well enough that it doesn’t slip
around on the horse’s body.
 If you leave blankets on for many days at a time, be sure to check your horse for dampness which can cause skin problems.
 If blankets are left on day and night and the horse is not ridden, be sure to check the horse’s weight every week or two to
make sure it has not gained or lost weight.
 Make sure your horses have their teeth checked so they are able to chew their feed easily and their digestion is optimum.
This will help keep their weight consistent during the winter.
 To prevent the snaps on leg straps from getting soiled and sticky, change the strap around so the snap attaches to the ring
near the belly strap, rather than under the tail area.
 Use small elastics like those used to bind braids to prevent belly straps from unhooking. Loop a small elastic around the slot
end of a belly strap. Do up the strap as usual. Then pull the elastic forward and loop it a few times in front of the 'T'.
 Broken leg straps can easily be replaced and many tack shops provide them.
 Fold the blanket properly to make putting it on and removing it safer and easier. If blankets are damp from sweat, allow
them to airdry before folding and putting in a blanket bag or trunk.
 If the blanket is pulling down and behind the horse's withers a tuck or dart sewn along the neckline may help it sit a bit
higher. Estimate how much fabric needs to be taken up while the blanket is on the horse. Then with a heavy duty sewing machine sew in a dart. If you don't have access to a sewing machine or don't sew, anyone that does any sort of heavy industrial
sewing can do this easily. Check for businesses that make things like boat tops, tarps, or banners. Of course in some areas you
may be able to find someone who does horse blanket repairs exclusively.
 Keep blankets in good repair. Small tears can become bigger overnight, making the blanket unrepairable.
 If your horses are outside a lot it may be helpful to have two outdoor rugs. An extra blanket means one can dry out and
the other can be put on the horse.
 When spring comes and blankets are no longer necessary, wash and dry them and place them in a plastic bag or container
for the summer months. Repeated washing degrades the protective coating that gives turnout blankets their waterproofing
power. But if you let blankets stay too dirty too long, ammonia and bacteria from urine, manure and mud can compromise the
quality of the fabric as well. Stretch your time between washes by using a stiff brush to clean your blanket.
 Be careful washing your outdoor blankets in the washing machine. Most are too heavy when wet! Either send them to a
blanket cleaning service or go to work with a scrub brush, mild soap and garden hose when the weather is good.
 Likewise don't take your horse blankets to the laundromat. While the larger machines will accommodate a large winter
blanket, the dirt and hair that can get left behind will make you very unpopular with the owner.
 If your blanket is losing its waterproof abilities try a spray on water-proofer.
 Some horses like to play 'rip the blanket' and will destroy their own or a pasture mate's blanket. Try bitter spray-on products made especially for horses to discourage this type of play. Try providing other toys like play balls and old jeans with the
buttons removed if you have a horse that likes to pull at things.
 Some people think blanketing can make horses sick. Use your good common sense when blanketing. Some people blanket
when temperatures get below 65 degrees while others wait till it is colder. Others only blanket when the weather is cold, windy
and rainy. If your horse is sweating underneath the blanket, take it off.
 The best way to keep a horse warm during cold weather is not to buy the best blanket, but to buy the best quality hay.
Some hard keepers may benefit from the addition of a concentrate feed, but the process of digesting hay gives off a lot of
heat--keeping your horse warm.
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Sunburst Farms News
December 2012
Neighborhood News
This morning around 7:15 AND 7:30, my husband was
coming back from his morning walk along Acoma when
he and another neighbor heard a woman calling
HELP ME, HELP ME, OVER AND OVER.
He saw a
horse inbetween the second and third house East of 47
go toward the bridle path, and he thought the sound
was coming from there. He called 911 and in the matter of minutes the police came down Acoma and talked
to him and he directed them to the bridle path and in a
few more minutes back up police did come and he directed them there also. Does any one know what happened? He then came on home. I was just wondering
if we need to be on the look out for any thing. I live on
Acoma /East of 47Av. Thank you for all of your good
postings.
OK. here's the deal. The bridle paths are private, but neighbors can use them. Sometimes people drive their cars or trucks, electric vehicles, golf carts, or ATVs up and down, with kids along. Or we use them for our horses. Other than when it's very rainy and muddy, the gates are only closed when a petition has been signed by every single homeowner on the line to close the gates at each end to provide better security. So far, our stretch has not opted to get a petition signed to close them. I wouldn't be opposed, except that it would prevent me from using my riding mower back there, which I do every couple of weeks.
Carol
As you may be aware, long-time resident Linda Mitchell passed
away on Thursday, November 1, after a long illness.
Thanks for sending the electronic version of the newsletter. As usual I was trying the links on the advertising
and I noticed the link at the bottom of the Rayner’s ad
does not work. Could you please fix the on-line version
to read
http://www.facebook.com/RaynersChocolateCoffeeShop
Rayner’s is fantastic and we are trying our best to get
the word out so they do well in this location.
Thanks
Steve Doyle
Hi Kay………….just thought I’d mention that last night
(Sunday, 10/21) I saw (and heard) a truck barreling
down our bridle path very, very fast at about 10:15
pm. I really expected to see a police car because this
person was going so fast it seemed like they were running from something. So, just thought I’d mention it if
you wanted to pass it on! Although I couldn’t see the
vehicle, I got the impression that it was an older truck.
I don’t know why I got that impression, but I did. The
bridle path is the one between Country Gables & Port Au
Prince and east of 43rd Ave.
K
Condolences
Services for Linda Mitchell will be held on Wednesday, November 7, at 11 am at Our Lady of the Valley Church, which is located at 3220 W. Greenway Road.
Many of you may be familiar with Linda, as she often walked the
streets of our neighborhood, or have seen her three boys out
on their bikes. One of her sons, while attending Greenway,
was a frequent runner who often greeted other residents.
Linda and her family volunteered at the neighborhood Easter
and Halloween Parties and worked the Greenway Road cleanup
with the Cub Scout Pack 563.
Please feel welcome to attend and to offer comfort and support
to her husband and family.
Nancy
Barbara
I just wanted to let you know that I saw a guy driving
down the bridle path on Sunday. Not in an irrigation
district truck. A white jeep-like vehicle and I think with
his kids in the car. He was driving pretty quickly too.
Is there anyone I should report this to? I don't think
our end of the path has a gate to close. Hope all is
going well with you. Thanks,
Zoe
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Sunburst Farms News
December 2012
Welcome to new Homeowners
Harold Standhardt
4431 W. Monte Cristo
Kubota Tractor
grade / spread rock/
bushhog rotary cutter,
ideal for jobs where a
bigger tractor can't
maneuver
Jesus/Yolanda Cortez/Correa
4131 W. Paradise Ln
Lisa Sturgill
4531 W. Paradise Lane
call Kirt
602-677-2009
not a licensed contractor
Visit www.sunburstfarmshoa.org
Recent updates
Go online to check it out
Phoenix Police Department website, once there
click on precincts then click on Cactus Park Precinct.
www.phoenix.gov/police
Barr Air Conditioning
Service and Repair
Lorenzo Barraza Certified Technician
Barr Tractor Work
Gravel Spreading, Dirt Removal, Disk, Rip,
Clean-ups
Web site to check to see if a vehicle was stolen.
www.theftaz.azag.gov
623.849.2131
Barr_4@hotmail.com
LEGAL SHIELD
References available from Sunburst Farms Residents
Total access , Total freedom
Covers your family and children
18 and under
(in school up to the age of 23)
Small and Home-based Business
Legal Advice (unlimited issues)
IRS Audit Assistance
Letters & calls made on your behalf
Your Will/Living Will
Trial Defense
(Pre-Trial and Representation)
Healthcare Power of Attorney
Online Legal Forms
Related Issues
Robin Garrett
623-738-5540
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Sunburst Farms News
December 2012
Helpful Tips for a Strong Password
Block Watch
HELP! Block Watch Signs now Available
 Longer is stronger. Each character that you add to
We are very happy to inform you that we have purchased our metal Block Watch signs to be installed at
the end of the bridle paths. Tom Szukala and his Boy
Scout Group will be installing the signs. Our desire is
to have the signs on the homeowners’ chain link fencing at the end of each bridle path. The signs will be
hung at the end of the fence nearest to the bridle path.
 Use a combination of upper and lowercase letters,
your password increases the protection that it provides
many times over. Passwords should be 8 or more characters in length; 14 characters or longer is ideal.
numbers, and symbols. The greater variety of characters that you have in your password, the harder it is to
guess.
 Use words and phrases that are easy for you to re-
This is a very large endeavor and we will need your
help. If you live at the end of your bridle path, please
contact Juana Brehm at 602 622 0348 (call or text) or
email
juanabrehm@yahoo.com so we can
get the signs installed. To have a Block Watch sign
placed on your property, you will need to sign a form.
member, but difficult for others to guess.
 Never share your password with anyone. As the
owner of the account you are responsible for all activity
(legitimate or illegitimate associated with that account.
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Sunburst Farms News
December 2012
Christmas Card Making Class
I want to extend a BIG Thank You to everyone who joined me
last weekend for the HOA annual card class. Everyone had fun
and we all enjoyed time together making Christmas cards. I was
especially pleased to see so many creative people adding their
own special touches to their cards.
It is wonderful to get to know other homeowners from the
Farms and everyone expressed their desire to do this again next
year.
Sherry Kimmel
Cowboy Hat/Christmas Tree Card
Tips for Scaring off Coyotes
Homeowners should eliminate or restrict access to items that lure coyotes such as food, water and shelter. Food can
include unattended pets, birds or rodents attracted to bird feeders, pet food, garbage or fallen fruit. Water sources
can include pets water bowls, water barrels for livestock or swimming pools. Coyotes will use storm drains or any
cave-like area beneath a shed, or unused building, or overgrown vegetation for shelter. If you see a coyote near your
home, try to scare it away by:
 Making loud noises
 Shout or bang pots and pans or rattle empty soda cans or milk containers with pebbles in them
 Wave your hands or objects like brooms or sticks
 Throw small stones or cans toward but not directly at the animal
 Spray the coyote with a hose
 Use a commercial repellent such as Mace on bold animals that refuse to leave
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Sunburst Farms News
December 2012
Keep Your Bike Safe
Many bikes are easily stolen because they are not locked. Your first line of defense is a good lock, properly used. Lightweight cable or chain locks are easily cut and offer little protection.
Many bikes are stolen from home (yard, porch, garage, dorm room, etc.) Store your bike in a secure place when not in use.
If you are not sure your storage is secure, use your lock!
Basic Lock Information
 U-Locks vs. Cables. What is the correct choice? Although they are frequently used, the lightweight cable or chain locks
no longer provides adequate security in most areas. In neighborhoods with a known bicycle theft problem the best choice is
a strong, reliable U-lock. And remember, two locks are better than one!
 Combine a cable and a U-lock, or even two U-locks, when securing your bicycle. The more time and trouble it takes a
thief to attack your bike the less likely it is that your bike will become a theft statistic.
 Be sure to get a demo from a qualified professional of how the lock works and how to use it properly.
 Design Features. Make sure that the design of the lock provides functional security. Gimmicks may look cool, but will
they really protect your bike?
 Solid Steel is the Strongest -- the ideal steel is hardened against cutting yet maintains flexibility, like Kryptonite's KryptoniumTM Steel used in the Evolution series of U-locks (New York LockTM, Evolution 2000TM, and Evo LiteTM).
 Services. Find out about the lock's performance. Does it have a good track record? A warranty? A guarantee? Lifetime
key registration and prompt key replacement services?
 Sizes. Do not buy a larger lock than you really need. Thieves will utilize the extra space between your lock and your bike
to their advantage. A tight fitting lock will make it even more difficult for thieves to get their tools into position and to attempt a break.
How to Lock Your Bike
 Always lock your bike, especially at home. More bikes are stolen from home than from any other location. Wherever you
store your bike; a garage, a college dorm room, an apartment building, use your lock.
 Pick a good Location. Select a location where there are other bikes. The chances are better that there will be a bike with
a less secure lock -- or even without a lock -- and thieves will usually take the unlocked bikes first. Always lock your bike in
visible, well-lighted areas.
 Lock your bike to a fixed, immovable object like a parking meter, or a permanent bike rack that is cemented or anchored
into the ground. If you use a parking meter, make sure the locked bike can not be slipped off over the top of the pole. Beware of locking to items that can be easily cut, broken or otherwise removed.
 Try not to let your lock rest against the ground where a thief can use a hammer or rock to smash the lock.
 Use the lock correctly. Position your bike frame and wheels so that you take up as much of the open space within the Uportion of the lock as possible. The tighter the lock up, the harder it will be for a thief to insert a pry bar and pry open your
lock.
 If your U-lock has its keyway on the end of the crossbar, position the lock with its keyway end facing down towards the
ground. This makes it harder for the thief to access your lock.
 Always secure your components and accessories, especially those that can be easily removed, like quick release wheels
or seats.
If you have a multi-speed bike, leave it in the highest gear. This makes it that much harder for a thief to shift quickly and
get away with your bike.
Final Thoughts
 DON’T ever leave a new bike unlocked. New bikes have the most value to thieves and they look for them.
 DON’T lock your bike to small trees, aluminum or wooden posts, or to chain link fences. These items can be easily broken or cut.
 DON’T lock your bike to anything posted as illegal. Check with your police department for local bicycle parking regulations.
 DON’T lock your bike to itself. A thief will just carry the whole bike away!
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This is one great (Bright) idea!!
I have a friend who used her Solar Lights inside the house at night when the electric power went off during a hurricane. She stuck them in jars and bottles and said they gave off plenty of 'free light' in each
room. She put them outside in the daytime and brought them back inside at night for several days while
the power was off. They are safe to use and cheaper than batteries. She recommended we bring a Solar
Light into our own house one night to test it for ourselves.
Due to a thunderstorm, we lost power for about 5 hours one night. We were scrambling around in the
darkness, looking for matches, candles, and flashlights. Then we looked outside and noticed our Solar
Lights shining brightly all around the patio, stairs & dock. My wife walked outside and brought several of
the solar lights inside. We stuck the Solar Light pipes into plastic drink bottles and they made the nicest,
brightest, safest, lighting you could imagine. We put one in the bathroom, one in the kitchen and in the
living room.
There are many types of Solar Lights available. We bought quite a few and put them all around our yard.
They look nice and do not attract flying bugs like the outdoor lights around our doorway. The lights we
have fit into 20-oz. water bottles and also fit into most larger 2 liter bottles. If you need a weight in the
plastic bottle to keep them from tipping over, put in a few of the colorful flat marbles they put in aquariums and vases. You can also use sand, aquarium gravel, or whatever you have available.
The Solar Lights we have are perfect inside our home. They burn all night when needed and next day we
take them back outside where they recharge and are ready for use again when needed. Solar Lights are
the perfect light solution for power outages. I had never thought of it before seeing what my friend did,
and now you know about this idea too.
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FINANCIAL FOCUS
Time for Year-end Review of Your Financial
Strategy?
Article 2 — Dec. 3, 2012
Now that 2012 is drawing to a close, you
may want to review the progress you’ve made this
past year in many areas of your life — including
your financial situation. By going over your investment portfolio and other key areas related to your
finances, you can learn what moves you may
need to make in 2013 to stay on track toward
your important objectives, such as college for your
children, a comfortable retirement and the ability
to leave the type of legacy you desire.
To get a clear picture of where you are,
consider asking yourself these questions:
• Am I taking on too much risk? Although 2012 has generally been a pretty good
year for investors, we’ve certainly seen periods of
considerable volatility. During these times, did you
find yourself constantly fretting about big drops in
your portfolio value? In fact, have you consistently
experienced this type of worry throughout your
years as an investor? If so, you might be taking
on too much risk for your individual risk tolerance.
Review your holdings to determine if you can
lower your risk level without jeopardizing your
overall investment strategy.
• Am I investing too conservatively?
Just as you can take on too much investment risk,
you can also go to the other extreme by investing
too conservatively. If your portfolio contains a
preponderance of investments that offer significant preservation of principal but very little in the
way of growth potential, you may be endangering
your chances of accumulating the resources you’ll
need to achieve your long-term goals.
• Am I contributing as much as I can
afford to my retirement plans? If you have
access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan,
such as a 401(k), 403(b) or 457(b), consider yourself fortunate. Your plan has the potential to grow
on a tax-deferred basis, and you typically contribute pre-tax dollars — the more you put in, the
lower your annual taxable income. Plus, your employer may match part of your contributions. So if
you’ve been under-funding your retirement plan,
ratchet up your funding in 2013. At the same
time, you may still be eligible to contribute to an
IRA; if so, try to “max out” on it. A traditional IRA
grows tax deferred while a Roth IRA can grow tax
free, provided you meet certain conditions.
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• Am I adequately protecting my income — and my family? Over time, you’ll experience many changes in your life —
marriage, children, new job, new home, etc. Most, if not all, of
these changes will require you to make sure you have adequate
life insurance in place to help guard your family’s future, should
anything happen to you. Furthermore, to help replace your income should you become disabled, you may well need to purchase an adequate amount of disability income insurance.
• Do I need professional help? As the above questions indicate, maintaining control of your financial situation can
be challenging — especially if you try to do it all on your own.
You might benefit from working with a financial professional —
someone who can analyze your situation objectively and make
recommendations based on your risk tolerance, time horizon
and specific goals.
Before the clock runs out on 2012, take the time to ask
yourself the above questions. The answers may well spur you to
take positive action in 2013.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by Jack
Bethel, CFP, AAMS, Financial Advisor
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What would be the Best Home Alarm System for the money?
It Is Always On.
It Has Some Of The Most Highly Advanced Sensors On The Planet.
It Is Highly Intelligent And Adaptive
It Will Not Fail You Even If You Fail It.
Can You Guess What It Is?
It’s a watchdog. Without a doubt, when comparing canine and electronic alarm systems, watchdogs are
much more reliable and effective. Depending upon size and breed, a watchdog costs about the same as
monitored electronic systems. It doesn’t have to be a large dog. Several small Terriers, Boxers, Corgis and
even some Poodles are excellent watchdog breeds.
According to recent FBI statistics, home invasions are now one of the most common armed assaults taking
place in this country. They are the most deadly type of assault you and your family are likely to ever face
and, like it or not, you could become a victim of a home invasion at any time, without any warning. The following information will show you why dogs are more cost effective and more efficient than an alarm system.
 Even when dogs sleep, they never stop listening. Nearly every dog will wake instantly from a deep sleep
when they hear something unusual and will then start barking. A dog’s hearing is about 24 times more sensitive than yours. Your electronic alarm system will do nothing until the home invaders have broken a door or
window. Your dog will hear them crossing the driveway, crunching through the grass and then stepping onto
the porch and will give you many seconds of advanced warning. Remember this old adage: When Seconds
Count The Police Are Always Minutes Away!
 Dogs can do something no home alarm system can do: Move! They can and do attack intruders! Dogs
are very territorial. They get defensive if someone or something threatens their pack.
 Dogs have audibly different barks for different kinds of alarms. You don’t have to jump up in a panic and
grab your gun when you realize that your dog is just telling you that there’s a storm approaching. It does,
however, give you the opportunity to close your windows.
 Dogs are not easily fooled. What if a burglar triggers your alarm system on purpose, then hides. In a
panic you jump up, grab your gun and go investigate. You find no burglar and no signs of a break in. Heart
still pounding, you reset the alarm and try to go back to sleep. Half an hour later the burglar does it again.
Once more you investigate, find nothing and grumble back to bed, really angry at your alarm system. The
burglar does it again. This time, convinced the alarm System is faulty, you turn the cursed thing completely
off and go back to bed. Then what happens? If you have a dog alarm instead, at the first banging or jarring
your dog starts barking madly, rushes towards the source of the noise and continues barking until you arrive
to calm him/her down. Upon hearing the dog (the first time) the burglar would probably move to another
house.
 Dog doors: Your dog will be able to go in or out even if you are not home. If you are thinking that a
large dog door would be an invitation for a burglar to crawl in, ask yourself this – “Would I call through some
stranger’s large dog door knowing that in all likelihood there is a large dog on the other side?”. A large dog
door is generally evidence enough to a sane burglar to choose another target. The insane do it only once.
So don’t underestimate the value of your dog or dogs that keep an eye on your place. They can hear people,
dogs, horses, coyotes, cats from several houses away. Learn the type of bark when they are chasing someone or an animal away from the fence. It is very different from the bark that signals someone coming into
your home through your dog door. We experienced this in a previous neighborhood one late night after we
had gone to bed. An intruder jumped the fence into our back yard and was in the process of opening up our
dog door cover to crawl through. Our Keeshond barked in a very frightened way. We scrambled to see what
was happening as the intruder ran out of our yard. He was apprehended a few blocks from our home.
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SUNBURST FARMS
2013 Calendar of Events
You can support your neighborhood and make new friends volunteering to help with those activities indicated by three asterisks (***)
December 2012
1
Placement Begins for Bulk Trash Pickup
2
HOA Meeting, Location TBD, 6:30PM
4
Irrigation District Meeting, District Office, 6:30PM
10
Collection Begins for Bulk Trash Pickup
22-23 HOA Christmas Hayrides, Contact Suzanne Day suzonday@hotmail.com or 602-439-2321
Saturday—Home of Loretta and Martyn Price
Sunday—Home of Don and Suzanne Day
January 2013 (No Newsletter in January)
6
HOA Meeting, 6:30PM, Location TBD
8
Irrigation District Meeting, 6:30PM, Sunburst Elementary School Library
February 2013
3
HOA Meeting, 6:30PM, Location TBD
5
Irrigation District Meeting, 6:30PM, Sunburst Elementary School Library
March 2013
2
Placement Begins for Bulk Trash Pickup
3
HOA Meeting, 6:30PM, Location TBD
5
Irrigation District Meeting, District Office, 6:30PM
11
Collection Begins for Bulk Trash Pickup
TBD
HOA Easter Egg Hunt***
April 2013
2
Irrigation District Meeting, 6:30PM, Sunburst Elementary School Library
7
HOA Meeting, Location, 6:30PM, Location TBD
15
Sunburst Farms HOA Scholarship Applications Deadline
May 2013
5
HOA Meeting, Location TBD, 6:30PM
7
Irrigation District Meeting, 6:30PM, Sunburst Elementary School Library
June 2013
1
Placement Begins for Bulk Trash Pickup
2
HOA Meeting, 6:30PM, Location TBD
4
Irrigation District Meeting, 6:30PM, Sunburst Elementary School Library
10
Collection Begins for Bulk Trash Pickup
July 2013 (No Newsletter in July)
2
Irrigation District Meeting, 6:30PM, Sunburst Elementary School Library
7
HOA Meeting, Location TBD, 6:30PM
9
Trash and recycling containers on the same day
August 2013
4
HOA Meeting, 6:30PM, Location TBD
6
Irrigation District Meeting, 6:30PM, Sunburst Elementary School Library
31
Placement Begins for Bulk Trash Pickup
September 2013
1
HOA Meeting, 6:30PM, Location TBD
3
Irrigation District Meeting, 6:30PM, Sunburst Elementary School Library
9
Collection Begins for Bulk Trash Pickup
October 2013
1
Irrigation District Meeting, 6:30PM, Sunburst Elementary School Library
6
HOA Meeting, 6:30PM, Location TBD
November 2013
1
HOA Annual Meeting and Elections 6:30PM Location TBD
5
Irrigation District Meeting, 6:30PM, Sunburst Elementary School Library
TBD
Christmas Collage Card Class***
December 2013
1
HOA Meeting, 6:30PM, Location TBD
3
Irrigation District Meeting, 6:30PM, Sunburst Elementary School Library
8
Placement Begins for Bulk Trash Pickup
17
Collection Begins for Bulk Trash Pickup
21-22 HOA Christmas Hayrides***
Sunburst Farms is in Area 2 for Bulk Trash Pickup
*** Indicates that volunteers or hosts are needed for this event. Please contact a board member of the HOA to volunteer.
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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Sunburst Farms Homeowners Association
www.sunburstfarmshoa.org
HOA Board of Directors
Nancy Doll, President ndoll@hotmail.com
602-938-1135
Barbara Campbell, Vice President
602-938-1347
Steve Kimmel, Treasurer
623-850-3415
Vacant, Secretary
Juana Brehm, Member At Large juanabrehm@yahoo.com
602-622-0348
Julie Rathbun, Member At Large
602 843 0223
Margaret Patterson, Member at Large
602-938-1645
Martyn Price, Member At Large
602-326-4461 Text message preferred
Block Watch Chairperson—Juana Brehm
juanabrehm@yahoo.com
602-622-0348
Neighborhood Preservation Chairperson, Kay Lorenzen
602 789-7782
Scholarship Chairperson—Barbara Campbell and Margaret Patterson
602-938-1347 and 602-938-1645
Lost Animals Report to Kay Lorenzen at kaylorenzen@cox.net or 602-789-7782
Membership Chairperson—Martyn Price
602-326-4461 Text message preferred
Sunburst Farms News
Editor, Kay Lorenzen
e-mail kaylorenzen@cox.net
602-789-7782
Sunburst Farms HOA Website—Webmaster, Kay Lorenzen
www.sunburstfarmshoa.org
Sign up for Sunburst Farms Yahoo Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sunburstfarms/#ans
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Sunburst Farms Irrigation District
www.sbfid.com
Irrigation District Office
602 938-8760
Richard Mitten, Irrigation Manager
Brenda Brown, Office Manager
Fax
602 938-0770
Irrigator’s Phone
602-380-3015
Victor Armendariz. President
boardofdirectors@qwestoffice.net
623-934-6457
Carrie Kuitunen, Secretary
602-439-0631
Courtland Rouse, Member At Large
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY/COUNTY/STATE NUMBERS
Police Department
Emergency
911
Non Emergency
602-262-6151
Mayor Greg Stanton
mayor.stanton@phoenix.gov
602-262-7111
District 1 Councilwoman Thelda Williams
council.district.1@phoenix.gov
602-262-7444
Community Action Officer - Officer David Chambers:
david.chambers@phoenix.gov
602-534-8134
Block Watch Advisory Board - Carol Hobbs
602 534-2424X4056
Business Violations Inspector
602 262-7844
Neighborhood Preservation
blight@phoenix.gov
602 262-7844
North of Greenway: Christina Vasko
Christina.Vasko@phoenix.gov
602 495-7018
South of Greenway: Jack Egoian
Jack.Egoian@phoenix.gov
602-534-3656
Animals:
Barking Dogs
602 262-6466
Dead Animal Pickup
602 262-6791
Dog Licenses (Maricopa County)
602 506-7387
Rabies (Maricopa County
602 506-7387
Horses-Lot Too Small
602 262-6837
Animal Control
602-506-7387
Sheriff Arpaio’s Animal Abuse Hotline
602-876-1681
Humane Society
602-997-7585
Animal Waste
602-262-7251
Graffiti –
Graffiti Busters (24 Hour Hotline)
602 495-7014
Graffiti in Progress
911
Vandal Catching/Reward Program
602 262-7327
Illegal Immigration Hotline
602 876-4154
Mosquito Fogging Hotline
602 372-3000
Signs (Regulations and Permits)
602 495-0301
Streets-General Repair
602 262-6441
Visibility Blocked
602 262-4659
Trash - Quarterly Pick-up/Recycling
602 262-7251
Trees (City Maintenance)
602 262-6501
Vehicles (Inoperable on Private Property)
602 262-7844
Water
602 262-6251
Weeds
602 262-7844
West Nile Virus Hotline (8AM to 8PM every day)
602 747-7500
Vector Control (Mosquitoes)
602 506-0700
Zoning
602-262-7131
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PO Box 5883
Glendale, AZ 85312
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PLEASE SIGN UP TO BE A BLOCK WATCHER ON YOUR
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NAME___________________________________________________
ADDRESS_______________________________________________
ZIP CODE_______________________________________________
HOME PHONE__________________________________________
CELL PHONE___________________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS_______________________________________
Next Sunburst Farms HOA
Regular Meeting,
Sunday, December 2nd,
2012 at 6:30 PM
Location Home of
Martyn Price
All Homeowners
Welcome
ANY QUESTIONS, CALL JUANA 602 622 0348. Please
send this form to Juana Brehm at 4345 W. Tierra Buena,
Glendale, AZ 85306, juanabrehm@yahoo.com
Mission Statement
The Sunburst Farms Homeowners Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote the unique
country style of our neighborhood, instilling a sense of community through social events, communication,
education and encouraging residents to become involved in the community