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Lolo’s, Zinburger Coming to Gilbert Next Summer The Historic Heritage District of Gilbert will see two new restaurants as well as office/retail in the third quarter of 2014, as part of a new $7 million project.

According to LGE Design Build President David Sellers, Lolo’s Chicken and Waffles as well as Fox Concept’s popular Zinburger will move into Heritage Marketplace Phase I, which has already broken ground.

Phase I consists of 31,000 square feet with the two signature restaurants and a two-story mixeduse office/retail building.

“We’re excited to have them part of the project,” Sellers said of Lolo’s.

“We’re excited to have Zinburger as part of the project, too. We’ve had a lot of activity from other tenants.

“It’s really more of a shell game right now, just trying to figure out where is the best place to fit people in the project and what tenants we want in there and what tenants we don’t want in there. It’s a really unique area and, the thing is, we don’t want to do is make the project, say, too vanilla or anything like that, typical strip center/retail.”

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going in there,” he added. “In the next 90 days or so, we’ll announce more tenants. There are two to three more restaurants that we’re in negotiations with right now.”

Sellers’ firm came across the Gilbert opportunity a couple years ago, around the time that Postino opened.

“This little area called The Heritage District started picking up a lot of momentum and a lot of publicity for being a destination dining and entertainment area for the Southeast Valley.

“We got in there underneath the radar a little bit, before a lot of people started looking at this area and trying to put new developments in there.”

The firm purchased the land less than 30 days ago from the Town of Gilbert, which is building a 400-space parking structure.

“We chose the area because it’s got great demographics,” Sellers said. “There’s definitely a demand for unique dining and retail spaces in the Southeast Valley that’s not really met with the current retail environment.

That’s why this area has really started to blossom.”

Future phases will add more than 50,000 square feet of additional retail, restaurant and office space.

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By Tyler O’Tremba Family owned and farmhouse grown is how Sylvia Hilligardt and her daughter Milli describe their eatery, The Farmhouse Restaurant.

Originally set in a farmhouse two miles south of its current location in Gilbert’s Heritage District, the restaurant was a second calling for Sylvia. She began her working career as a nurse.

“But I didn’t want to do nursing anymore,” she said.

Her parents inspired her to enter into the restaurant business, as they were “big in cooking and it’s something I knew I could do.”

With the recession, businesses have struggled to draw customers as well as maintain repeat customers, but Farmhouse Restaurant has thrived.

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“I think our repeat customers pulled us through the recession and we also have a business that grows,” she said.

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“It’s like eating at home,” said Dane Stewart, a frequent Farmhouse diner.

“They’re always really courteous.”

Doug Briggs has had similar experiences.

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“It’s always very good service, and the price is good for the amount of food you get.”

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The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Gilbert Public Schools, Higley Unified School District, the town of Gilbert and Chandler-Gilbert Community College, honored outstanding businesses and individuals at the 18th annual Gilbert Community Excellence Awards on Friday, Nov. 8.

The following award recipients were recognized: Chandler-Gilbert Community College: Employee of the Year Award – Greg Wojtovich, program adviser; Educator of the Year Award – Anthony Braaten, communication faculty.

Gilbert Chamber of Commerce: Leon Uhlhorn Chairman’s Award – Tim Hovik, San Tan Ford; Visionary Award – Mary Ellen Fresquez, and Spirit of Gilbert Business Award – BRIO Tuscan Grille.

Gilbert Public Schools: Educator of the Year: - Sheri Hummel, Towne Meadows Elementary School; Support Staff of the Year – Paulina Norkiewicz, South Valley Junior High School, and Volunteer of the Year – Mary Lopez, Mesquite High School Higley Unified School District: Educator of the Year – Mike Swaner, Cooley Middle School; Support Staff of the Year – Mary Buscema, Williams Field High School, and Volunteer of the Year – Francine

When Lexi Ermeling saw “The Nutcracker” for the first time, she dreamed of becoming a part of the production.

“I thought, ‘How cool would it be to be behind the scenes and be a part of the whole thing,’” she recalled.

“Once I saw it, I knew it’s what I wanted to do.”

Lexi, the daughter of Ryan and Lyndsay Ermeling, is one of two dancers chosen to play the lead of Clara Lexi Ermeling in the 27th anniversary presentation of Ballet Etudes’ “The Nutcracker” held in Chandler and Mesa after the Thanksgiving holiday. The cast boasts 115 girls from throughout the Valley, including fellow Clara—Helen Porter, a 14-year-old Mesa resident.

“I love this performance because it not only gives you a chance to become a better performer, it gives you a chance to act in it,” said the seventh-grade student at Gilbert’s Christ’s Greenfield Lutheran School.

Lexi began her dancing career six years ago after her parents enrolled her in classes and she fell in love with the art form. This year marks her sixth year in “The Nutcracker.” In years past, her roles have included a Gingerette, Party Girl, Russian and Junior Snow, Bonbon and Baby Doll.

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This year she shares the role of Clara, a job she explains is every girl’s dream. She is also a senior flower.

“It’s such a neat opportunity to be a role model,” Lexi says. “Every little girl wants to become Clara. You get to dance the whole show and see everything from an onstage presence.”

Lexi was initially intrigued by the costumes of “The Nutcracker.” The most magical part of the performance, she says, is when Clara shrinks and the house becomes bigger and reveals the gigantic rats.

Performances for the Ballet Etudes’ “The Nutcracker” run from Fri., Nov. 29, to Sun., Dec. 8, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. For more information, call (480) 782-2683 or visit www.chandlercenter.org.

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Two Arizona State University Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication students, Max Kraust and Tyler O’Tremba, wrote pieces for us this month as part of their class requirements. Max, a junior who grew up in the Chandler-Gilbert area, penned an article about the Gilbert Historical Museum. Meanwhile, Colorado native Tyler spoke to The Farmhouse Restaurant about its recipe for success.

How did you all do during your Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping this year? We wound up with a $150, 70-inch television and five new iPads!

(Just kidding. We stayed home and ate more cheesecake.)

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Our executive editor, Shanna Hogan, will be signing her book about the Jodi Arias trial, “Picture Perfect” at the Desert Ridge Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Phoenix at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 10. Make sure to stop by and see our very own New York Times bestseller in person!

A big congrats to the 12Ks of Christmas, held each year at Gilbert’s Freestone District Park, as it was dubbed the Arizona Event of the Year by the Arizona Festivals and Events Association. The 12Ks features a 12K run with Christmas Carolers at every “K,” as well as a 6k run/walk and a 1.2K Santa Sled Run/Walk for kids and families. Carolers along the run/ walk course and performers on the San Tan Ford Reindeer Stage include local school choirs, Girl Scouts, dance

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Jena’s tire troubles roll on. Any gearhead will sympathise when she says “The only problem with so many automotive related hobbies is when they don’t cooperate with your planned budget.”

The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce welcomed seven businesses to its organization recently: Mezona Orthopedic, located at 1760 E. Pecos Rd., (480) 324-3105; the tasty Tropical Smoothie Cafe at 2080 E. Williams Field Rd., (480) 9638110; equally as lip-licking is Lesley’s Creative Cakes, Flowers and Catering, 2401 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 103, (480) 221-2588; the Little Minds Learning Center at 1550 N. Stonehenge Dr., (715) 379-8873; Wok Up Chinese Restaurant, 1275 E. Baseline Rd., (480) 507-2225; the Gecko Grill at 4341 E. Baseline

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Gilbert Historical Museum Evolves with the Times

By Max Kraust During a time when museums are struggling to survive, Gilbert Historical Museum Executive Director Kayla Kolar has kept her facility alive with her unique exhibits and forward thinking to attract visitors.

Kolar has been with museum since 2005 and has seen an evolving society that is forcing the museum to change the way it operates.

“I like to tell people that I have been here for eight Gilbert Historical Museum Executive Director Kayla and a half years and when Kolar Museum-Gilbert Comes Alive!” in I started there was no Facebook,” Kolar said. “Just in that March.

“This is the second year we will have short period of time, look at how the done that and it was phenomenally world has changed.”

Historical museums in Chandler, successful,” she said.

Sitting at the edge of the Heritage Mesa and Phoenix have all closed District in downtown Gilbert, the in recent years and Gilbert is doing everything it can to not be the next museum is often passed by, but those who stop seem to appreciate the one to close its doors.

“These kinds of museums are not history that is on display.

“When people come here they love sustainable under this model, so we have to do something different if we it, but they don’t come. There is so want to keep our doors open,” Kolar much competition for entertainment time and dollars,” Kolar said. explained.

The museum is showcasing two This new model is one that will merge history with arts and culture, special exhibits until the end of as well as intergenerational programs January that include artifacts and that will bring seniors and children information that cannot be found anywhere else; “The Best Place in the together.

“Everything we do will incorporate Country: Pilot Training in Arizona some history to it, but it might not be During WWI” and “Documenting the main event or main focus of what War: The Kinnaman Collection”.

Dr. Gary Kinnaman’s war collection we do here anymore,” Kolar said. “If people won’t come here to see history, includes artifacts from the Civil War, we have to take history to the people.” World War I and World War II and The privately owned and funded original documents signed by figures museum has been heavily dependent such as Abraham Lincoln and Adolf on volunteers and also received help Hitler.

“It’s an amazing exhibit, a from the town of Gilbert to operate.

“Our volunteers are the life, blood Smithsonian-like exhibit. And you and backbone of this place,” Kolar said. can’t see this anywhere else in the It is not clear if Gilbert will continue world because it’s a private collection to provide funding, so the museum and he was just gracious enough to needs to find other ways to raise the loan us these things,” she said.

For more information about funds needed to stay in business, she the Gilbert Historical Museum or commented.

The museum held a fundraising to purchase tickets to the second gala that included dinner, dancing annual “A Night at the Museumand auctions last year and will have Gilbert Comes Alive!” visit www. its second annual “A Night at the gilberthistoricalmuseum.org

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Committed to Excellence

By Alison Stanton

Since Gilbert’s new Fire Chief Jim Jobusch was a young boy growing up in Iowa, he knew he wanted to be a firefighter.

“My dad volunteered as a firefighter, and I spent a lot of time at the fire station with him, so it definitely had an influence on me as a small child,” he said.

During the past twoplus decades, Jobusch has had the chance to fulfill his dream. In December 1992, Jobusch was hired as one of the first two captains for the municipal department, which officially began service in January 1993.

He was also one of the Jim Jobusch founding members of the Gilbert Fire Department, helping the town to take over the fire department from Rural Metro.

“I started as a captain, and then also worked as a battalion chief and then

I have also been either assistant or interim chief,” Jobusch said.

On Aug. 15, Jobusch was confirmed as Gilbert’s new fire chief by the town’s council. He is the third person to have this role in the municipal department and the first Gilbert Fire and Rescue Department employee to be promoted to the position.

“I didn’t start out my career wanting to become a fire chief, but once I got started, I knew it was where I wanted to be,” Jobusch said.

One of his first goals is to help the department become accredited, a two- to three-year process.

“We are currently going through the accreditation process, which involves the department doing a self-evaluation of our organization,” he said.

“We are taking a close look at what we do, how we do it and what we want

to be. My vision is for our fire department to become the best in class in all services.”

Along with the accreditation process, New Gilbert Fire Chief Jim Jobusch said he is looking forward Jobusch said he will to helping the department become even more community work with his staff to based. examine what the fire Town Manager Patrick Banger said department offers in terms of programs. Jobusch’s past performance, skills and “We are also looking at the structure vision for the future distinguished of our department, and making sure we him from an “exceptional field” of are where we want to be.” candidates.

An example of this, Jobusch said, is “Jim is passionate about his work and that he hopes the fire department will about Gilbert and we look forward to become more community based. working with him to provide best-in“That may sound funny, because the class service to our residents.” calls come in from the community and Jobusch said that, overall, what he we respond to them, so in that way we is enjoying most in his new role as are definitely part of the community. fire chief is the ability to work with But what I want to accomplish is more other people in order to make the in the areas of education, and being organization even better. more proactive in teaching people how “It’s already a great organization— to prevent injuries and illness.” my predecessor left me with a great To do this in the most effective way department,” he said. possible, Jobusch said the department “But it’s nice to know that I’m is looking at how people want to learn helping to mold the future and add a things, and recognizing that utilizing little bit of my own flavor to the fire social media will help them in this department.” regard.

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I’m both and there isn’t something that meets those needs for me in terms of meeting other like-minded women,” Pelletier explained. Her blog was read by a local newspaper and as they say, the rest is history.

The Mom-e Club started in September 2010. The group has eight chapters in the Valley and seven

outside of the state, one of which is in South Korea. Besides serving as founder, she is the president of the Gilbert Mom-e Club.

“We’re more of a global organization,” Pelletier said. “We’ve definitely been spreading out.”

Pelletier said the Mom-e Club is therapy. “It’s really challenging to be isolated. A lot of women work for themselves in a home-based office and don’t usually get out unless it’s a networking event.”

She said she doesn’t think networking events offer enough time to engage with people and develop a relationship. But the Mom-e Club is different. It’s not about making sales but about connecting and supporting.

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The Mom-e Club has grown mixers throughout the country and through the women involved. Other every year Pelletier sponsors a Mom women have come to Entrepreneur celebration the club through wordwhich is going into its of-mouth and social fifth year.

The owner of three media. businesses and mother “There’s definitely of two said, “When I a need for moms and became a mom and an women entrepreneurs, entrepreneur, it was the we never exclude any hardest thing I ever had woman from joining. to do.”

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Creating a holiday budget can help you control your spending and make sure you get all of the items you need while staying out of debt or overspending. The thought of a budget can be daunting as well as intimidating, but it does not have to be. Here are five tips to help: Define your needs. Before deciding what you want to do this holiday season, decide what you need to do. Write list down of the gifts that are important for you to buy, the meals that you will be responsible for, and of course, the charities you wish to donate to.

Look at your finances in an honest light. Look at your income and decide how much disposable income you have for this holiday season. Disposable income would be what is left after all of your bills for the photo page

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Spending more does not equal a happier holiday. In fact, it only adds stress. Be realistic about what you can afford and only look at options that are in your budget.

Create a new shopping list.

You know what your needs are, you know what you can spend, and now you know how to be realistic about where to spend it.

Create a new list of the items you need to purchase. Set a dollar amount next to each item and stick to it.

Re-evaluate your budget as the season goes on. Each time you make a purchase from your list, cross it off and move to the next.

Keep a running tab of what you have spent so far, and note what you have left to spend. This will help you plan your remaining purchases easily and efficiently.

That’s it! Just by following these simple steps you can easily create a budget that you can stick too and is user friendly. A debt-free holiday is a feeling that money can’t buy!

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Melissa Hurst, a Valley-based deal-hunting savings pro, is also a mom of three. She understands the importance of budgeting and shares her savings tips in her column. Visit www.SavingCentsWithSense.net, where she shares her passion for bargain-hunting and strategies for stretching a budget.

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takes a certain person to come to the meetings.” She explained the meetings are not about making sales. “It’s about relationship building and creating friendships.”

That’s something that Shamira van den Akker was looking for when she moved from Florida to Mesa. She is the president of the North Mesa chapter, a busy business woman and homeschooling mother. When she relocated she didn’t know anyone. “It just took one meeting for me to know that this is where I want to be.”

After attending a meeting in Gilbert, van den Akker asked Pelletier if there was a way to start a group in North Mesa. “It is really good because she gives us an agenda and we have round table questions we discuss in the meetings.” She mentioned that all the meetings are discussing the same questions. “It’s good to hear from different business women.”

The North Mesa chapter has 10 to 13 women attending regular meetings monthly on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Victory Energy Wellness Center behind the Walgreens at the corner of Power and Thomas roads. “I chose that day because I get the energy from the meetings and it helps me for the whole month. It’s a good encouragement.”

As the owner of Premier Design Jewelry, van den Akker said there is a variety of women entrepreneurs attending the group including a

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teacher, Mary Kay representative, massage therapist and chiropractor.

Anyone woman who is an independent business owner is welcome. “You don’t have to be a mom,” van den Akker said. “We do target to moms.

It’s hard to balance being a mom and a business (owner), but we encourage other women to come.”

“I’m just celebrating my year anniversary,” van den Akker said about the North Mesa club. The club is open to women who are business owners; the first three meetings are free.

Mom-e club is open to any mom, or non-mom, with a business interested in getting to know other women, business owners, networking, sharing ideas and learning something new.

There are 150 members of the Mom-e club. There is a fee to join and members get a coaching session and an e-copy of Pelletier’s book with membership. For more information about The Mom-e Club, visit momeclub.com. To get in contact with van den Akker, email her at vdapremier@ gmail.com, call (407) 310-7960, or visit her website at www.Shamira. mypremierdesigns.com.

Tracy House is a busy AZ Modern Mom of four, freelance writer and educator. She writes about motherhood, family, education, sustainability and Arizona. Contact her at tracy@azmodernmom.com.

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WHERE: Usery Mountain Regional Park, 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa COST: $6 per car INFO: (480) 984-0032 or www.maricopa.gov The 1-mile hike along the Merkle Trail is designed for parents and caregivers with small children between 3 and 6 years old.

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WHEN: Wed., Dec. 4, at 4 p.m.

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“Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus”

WHEN: Thurs. Dec. 5 through Sun., Dec. 15, various times WHERE: East Valley Children’s Theatre, 1 E. Main St., Mesa COST: $11 to $15 INFO: (480) 756-3828 or www.evct.org Eight-year-old Virginia is left pondering whether or not Santa really exists after a series of unhappy events on Christmas Eve 1897 in New York City.

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WHEN: Thurs., Dec. 5, from 5 to 8 p.m.

WHERE: Superstition Springs Center, 6555 E. Southern Ave., Mesa COST: Free INFO: www.superstitionsprings.com Chick-fil-A will be hosting Storytime with Santa Cow in the raised center food court area. In addition to storytime, the youngsters will be making gingerbread houses to help celebrate the holidays.

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3. Handmade greeting cards hang outside of a booth at the street fair. 4. Happy Glasshearsay Gardeners John and Anna Marie Keen with two of their favorite custommonthly meeting made pieces. 5. Lacey Simons of Creative Creations with uniquely made butters, jams and pickles. 6. David Bone of Ocean’s Treasure shows a young girl how pearls are found inside of oysters. 7. Kids can’t resist a bounce house. 8. Original handmade jewelry by Kim Nicholls of Sugar Dove. 9. The Paisley Pumpkin Holiday Street Fair featured more than 60 vendors along with activities for the kids. 10. Claudia paints Spider-man on the face of a visitor. 11. Two ladies chat over makeup at the Younique Cosmetics tent.

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A side of roasted veggies managers and chefs. ($3.50) included smoky Downtown Gilbert is becoming “the Basically they want to zucchini, chayote squash, place” to dine in the East Valley and I provide “an affordable red onions, and chilies all would encourage our readers to visit meal with top-quality in a pepita (pumpkin seed) Joyride Tacos to sample the food, have ingredients.” He further salsa. We also enjoyed the a drink and enjoy the ambiance. explained, “People work “Mo’s Definitely” is a hard and we want them unique dessert definitely guacamole ($7) on the chips as well as each of the Joyride Taco House to have a fun place to get worth trying. entrees. away. We are successful because we 302 N. Gilbert Road After 35 years as a home economics listen to people.”

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You get two Italians together and it’s not long before the conversation settles food and family—especially during the holidays! Thus began my friendship with Vinny Dejohn, formerly the wine and specialty food buyer at Whole Foods Market in Scottsdale.

Getting his suggestions for a good vintage was great, but getting his vintage family recipe for an Italian fig cookie was even greater. Cucidati is one of the most delightful and delicious Sicilian holiday treats.

Thankfully, Vinny’s mission a few years ago was to contact his great aunt, carve out some time and preserve a family recipe once and for all. Here’s how Vinny put it: “Great Auntie Antoinette Arnone was 93 years old when she died.

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“We spent all afternoon making the cookies. Not only did I leave with Cucidati, but also her handwritten recipe card and her grandmother’s meat grinder that she herself has been using to grind the fig mixture for 60 years! I was so appreciative of her for taking the time to pass along her recipe. I often think of those treasured moments together.”

Vinny’s version of this soft, flavorfilled fig cookie with icing and little colorful candies is now part of my own holiday tradition. What better way to honor my own Sicilian father.

The time put into making these delights is well worth it. Keep them in an airtight container and pass them around the table for a festive holiday treat.

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“A Christmas Carol” WHEN: Thurs., Dec. 5, thru Tues., Dec. 24, various times WHERE: Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert COST: $16 to $41 monthly meeting INFO: (480) 497-1181 or www.haletheatrearizona.com A heart-warming version of Dickens’ classic tale of redemption is magically brought to life on the Hale stage.

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WHERE: Whitewing at Germann Estates, 2697 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert COST: $70 for Thursday’s Holiday Gala and Silent Auction; $40 for Friday’s Christmas Brunch; and $12 for public tours and holiday shopping Friday and Saturday.

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WHERE: Gilbert Civic Center Lawn, 50 E. Civic Center Dr., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: www.gilbertaz.gov A family event featuring food vendors, sponsor booths, music and entertainment by various community and school groups. The annual lighting of the Holiday Lights Display and trees, as well as a special appearance

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Good Government Town Hall Meeting: District 12

WHEN: Thurs., Dec. 5, 12 and 19, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: Free admission INFO: www.desertcityfarmersmarkets. com The farmers market, which is held every Thursday, includes many take home and frozen foods.

WHEN: Fri., Dec. 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

WHERE: Orbital Sciences Corp., 1440 N. Fiesta Blvd., Gilbert COST: Free for Gilbert Chamber of Commerce members INFO: (480) 941-6320 This town hall meeting will bring together members of Arizona District 12 and the business community for a discussion about the latest in state issues. Join the group for this meet and greet event and one-onone conversation with Reps. Warren Petersen and Eddie Farnsworth and Sen. Andy Biggs.

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WHEN: Thurs., Dec. 6, from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

WHERE: Val Vista Lakes Clubhouse, 1600 E. Lakeside Dr., Gilbert COST: $50 Gilbert chamber members; $75 nonmembers INFO: (480) 892-0056 or www.gilbertaz.com Experience the true meaning of the season at the Gift of Giving Holiday Event and Chinese Auction, a fundraiser benefiting the Boys and Girls Clubs and the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce.

WHEN: Sat., Dec. 7, 14 and 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

WHERE: Gilbert Heritage District at Water Tower Park, Page Avenue off Gilbert Road between Guadalupe and Elliot roads COST: Free admission and parking INFO: www.gilbertartwalk.com Unique items as woodworking, photography, ceramics, one of a kind jewelry, original paintings, handmade wearable items, custom soaps and lotions are among some of the items available. There is also live entertainment and a children’s arts and crafts area.

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WHERE: Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4132 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert COST: $36 to $44 INFO: (480) 279-7194 or www.higleyarts.org The Blind Boys of Alabama’s “Go Tell it on the Mountain” tour features a joyful holiday concert with hymns, carols and seasonal pop standards from their CD and other traditional favorites.

The Blind Boys of Alabama WHEN: Fri., Dec. 6, at 8 p.m.

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WHEN: Wed., Dec. 11, from 7:30 to 9 a.m.

WHERE: Higher Grounds Roastery and Cafe, 2556 S. Val Vista Dr., Suite 101, Gilbert COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 892-0056 or www.gilbertaz.com Meet with other chamber members for breakfast and share conversations with other professionals and learn more about businesses and the community. Individuals are responsible for the cost of their own meal.

Power Hour Networking WHEN: Fri., Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Barbecue, 2206 E. Williams Field Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert COST: $10 for Gilbert Chamber of Commerce members INFO: (480) 941-6320 Power Hour Networking is a quarterly networking event with the purpose of providing business professionals with networking opportunities to focus on connecting people, opening doors for new business and developing new resources and relationships.

WHERE: Gilbert Civic Center, 90 E. Civic Center Dr., Gilbert COST: $10 for adults; $7 for seniors, veterans or groups of 10 or more; free for children younger than 12 INFO: www.azballonclassic.com On Saturday and Sunday morning a sky filled with colorful hot air balloons will participate in a thrilling “Hare & Hound” races while Friday and Saturday evening, the balloons will be illuminated, tethered and glow to music.

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To ‘B’ or Not to ‘B’ AB Trust Planning vs. Portability Under ATRA-2012 The American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 (ATRA-2012) was enacted on Jan. 2, 2013, effectively saving us from falling off the Estate & Gift Tax Kenneth C. Barney “Fiscal Cliff ” that threatened us at the end of 2012.

ATRA-2012 was a welcome relief for many families who worried that the estate and gift tax exemption would fall back to a $1 million exemption with a 55 percent max tax rate. Some of the changes ATRA2012 made are: • Increase the top estate/gift tax rate from 35 percent in 2012 to 40 percent; • Permanently keeps the estate and gift tax exclusion at $5 million (indexed for inflation); • Annual gift tax exemption increased to $14,000 for 2013; • No “sunset” provision is included in ATRA-2012 (meaning these changes are permanent, for now); • Keeps portability (capturing a deceased spouse’s unused estate tax exemption).

The concept of portability means that a married couple is able to fully utilize both spouse’s estate tax exemption ($5.25 million each in 2013) to pass a maximum of $10.5 million to their loved ones estate tax free without having to administer or fund a “B” trust after the first spouse’s death.

With ATRA-2012, most families will never have to worry about paying estate taxes. However, since ATRA2012 was passed, the concept of “portability” has raised the question:

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Is my current existing “AB Trust” still appropriate, or is a simpler “A Trust” is all my family now needs with portability?

As with any legal analysis, the answer is “It depends.” Every family has its own unique set of circumstances that requires it to discuss these issues with a qualified estate planning professional and/or their CPA. A few of issues I would discuss with a family when answering this question may include: • Step-up in basis at both deaths vs. lack of step-up at second death; • Cost of filing 706 tax return; • Cost of administrating “B” Trust; • Family and remarriage protection; • Surviving spouse asset protection; • Appreciation of “B” trust assets are estate tax free at second death; • Blended family and child protection; • Annual accounting requirements; • Annual income tax (1041/141) returns; • Revocability vs. irrevocability of trusts.

In short, it is vital that each family talks with their qualified estate planning professional on a regular basis to discuss tax law changes, as well as other changes in assets and or the family that may have an effect on their estate plan.

If you have any questions regarding family-based estate planning or any other legal issues, do not hesitate to call the attorneys at Rowley, Chapman and Barney Ltd. at (480) 833-1113.

Kenneth C. Barney is a partner with Rowley Chapman and Barney, Attorneys at Law, whose practice is limited to family based estate planning, tax planning, probate and trust administration and guardianship matters.

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Heart Care for Every Member of the Family It has been almost nine months since cardiologist Dr. Afroze Ahmad established her practice in Las Sendas.

The new Mesa office has given her access to a new group of patients who rely on her expertise for their heart health.

“We’re doing quite well and I’m seeing patients of every age and from all walks of life,” she said.

Dr. Afroze Ahmad “It’s very impressive to see.”

Even someone who is very healthy, Although heart issues may often be associated with a more mature group is careful with their diet and alcohol of people, Las Sendas Cardiology sees consumption and has a low fat intake could still be at risk for adverse heart patients ages 16 and older.

“I have a definite interest in women’s health or early heart disease based heart disease, especially postpartum on their family history. This is one heart depression. But, I see an equal reason why it is so important to visit representation of men and women, a cardiologist, especially if there has both older and younger,” she explained. been someone in the family affected The doctor does see many younger by the disease.

“What is important is to identify, men, primarily because the office is open early and she will also take late- uncover and unmask certain ‘silent’ killers,” she stated. night appointments.

Another factor that some may not “Often, their mothers bring them in with concerns of either high blood consider is the effect of pregnancy on pressure or high cholesterol,” she heart health. She has personally seen several patients who stated. have had considerable One of the great heart health issues benefits of seeing following childbirth. her at Las Sendas A heart stress test Cardiology is that can also be a valuable she does nearly all indicator of potential testing right in the heart problems. One comfort of her office recent patient who and cherishes the opportunity to give Nearly all heart testing can be was otherwise very her patients one-on- performed in-office at Las Sendas healthy displayed a shoulder pain after so one attention and Cardiology. many minutes on the treadmill. That ongoing care.

“There is no universal solution to shoulder pain symptom lead to the discovery of a blockage. heart disease,” she said.

She is fellowship trained and has The doctor will give each client a numerous board certifications, complete heart check up as well as including the American Board review a health history.

“The therapy or the intervention of Internal Medicine, American is directly dependant on the adverse Board of Cardiovascular Disease, factor or factors that have taken place National Board of Echocardiography and American Society of Nuclear during a patient’s lifetime.”

Patients receive a completely Cardiology. To set up an initial personalized treatment based on what consultation, call (480) 361-9949 or they specifically need and not some visit the office at 3514 N. Power Rd., Suite 107, Mesa. routine course of treatment. classifieds

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Come See Trains in the Garden 2013 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE! Fri. & Sat. December 6th - 7th Fri. & Sat. December 13th - 14th Fri. & Sat. December 20th - 21st

From 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Trains & Christmas ~ The Perfect Combination for the Holiday Season!

Bring the whole family and see multiple trains running in the garden.

Santa Claus will be there too!

Come See a Spectacular Outdoor Garden Railroad While Supporting the Phoenix Children’s Hospital!

Where: Dennis & Liz Sirrine’s Home 1929 N. 24th Street, Mesa Time: 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Each Night Cost: $2 per Person, $10 per Family Your admission price is tax deductible

Phone: (480) 620-9459

16 other Garden Layouts will also be open during the first 2 weeks of December.

Go to www.azbigtrains.org for dates and times.

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