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By Lynette Carrington Driving past the intersection of Recker Road and Main Street, visitors have undoubtedly found themselves in a time warp that is Buckhorn Baths. The iconic Mesa property is in a little bit of a funk as it hovers between the triumph of bond package money that will allow the city of Mesa to acquire the property and the big question mark A Buckhorn Baths ad, circa 1974. Photo courtesy of Mesa of what to do with the Preservation Foundation and the New York Giants made it a property once the sale is final.

The Mesa Preservation Foundation regular stop during spring training has had the Buckhorn Baths on from 1947 until 1972. Famed players its savior radar for years. With the Willie Mays, Ty Cobb and Gaylord successful resurrection of the diving Perry were all regular visitors and it lady neon sign at the Starlite Motel is said that Buckhorn Baths sprung earlier this year, the foundation gave the spring training phenomenon in people a taste of what it was capable the Valley. There are boxes of original of doing. In essence, it is the biggest signed baseballs and candid baseball hope for propelling the aging property player photos in the Buckhorn’s collection. Arizona rocks and minerals through the 21st and beyond.

“The city of Mesa has been and Native American grinding stones negotiating with the owner/trustee also populate the deserted Buckhorn.

The Buckhorn Baths closed in 1999 of Buckhorn,” said Vic Linoff, Mesa and original owners Ted and Alice Preservation Foundation president.

“As of this date, we still don’t Sliger have both died. It was Alice’s have an agreement to purchase the wish that, “The Buckhorn be retained property. It’s in process and we’re very as a legacy to the accomplishments optimistic that the city will be able to of she and her husband, Ted,” noted acquire the property. It’s a complex Linoff.

Ted was an avid taxidermist and purchase.”

Some would like to see Buckhorn applied his craft to 415 specimens, Baths and their natural hot mineral- many of which are still keeping watch spring baths restored, along with the over the empty rooms at the hotel. hotel itself, and turning portions of There is some concern over what the hotel or property into a museum. residual chemicals may be present Others see it as a sports training because of the methods used to facility. But, why save this quirky, hip preserve the animals at the time.

“Our vision is to fully restore the property at all? A few reasons: It is rumored that a post war-injured John property and to make it available to F. Kennedy came to Buckhorn to the public in the same way that it was take advantage of the baths, although during its period of operation,” Linoff it would take some guest register said.

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Resort as part of the Disney Performing Arts Program. Dance groups, choirs, ensembles and marching bands from around the world apply to perform each year at the Disneyland and the Walt Disney World resorts.

Once selected, they are given the opportunity to perform at the resort for an international audience of theme park guests. For more information, visit www.DisneyPerformingArts.com or call (800) 603-0552.

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.)

Our executive editor, Shanna Hogan, will be signing her book about the Jodi Arias trial, “Picture Perfect,” at the Desert Ridge Barnes & Noble Booksellers 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 welcome goes out to Molly who traveled across the pond to see her son and sister for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. Arizona has to be a nice break from all the rain of England!

Special thanks to Sandy at True Essence Salon and Spa for the tres chic black and silver, gel polish manicure!

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The Mesa Solar Sox lost to the Surprise Saguaros in last month’s Arizona Fall League Championship Game 2-0 at Scottsdale Stadium. It’s a bummer for the Solar Sox, but a plus for Surprise, who won the franchise’s first championship since 1995. Just think, it’s only two months until Spring Training starts!

Barro’s Pizza at Power and McDowell roads is open for business, making Dave a very happy pizza lover!

The Rhythm & Motion Dance Center members became stars of their own Disney show this fall when they entertained visitors at Disneyland

An ASU graduate from Mesa won a Fulbright award to teach and study abroad. John Sullivan is in Mexico studying the practice of returning gravely injured or ill, undocumented and uninsured patients in U.S. hospitals to their countries of origin. He is looking into access to care within Mexican health systems and consequences for patients and families.

District 3 Councilman Dennis Kavanaugh, who so aptly served as master of ceremonies for the Boston Pops’ performance at Hohokam Stadium, has started his fifth annual holiday toy drive. Toys can be donated at several locations or brought to Kavanaugh’s free holiday pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at Fire Station 207, 2505 S. Dobson Rd. New, unwrapped toys can be donated through Monday, Dec. 9, at Dobson Ranch Library, 2425 S. Dobson Road; La Casita Recreational Center, 2719 S. Reyes; Mesa City Plaza, 20 E. Main St.; Mesa Public

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A Mesa woman received the Heart of the House Award at the beginning of November for her volunteer work at the Ronald McDonald House in Phoenix for the last 12 years.

Darcy Johnson was recognized for her ongoing, consistent and unselfish support for the families who stay at the Ronald McDonald House while their children are receiving medical care.

“It was elegant and very nice,” Johnson said of “A McNight to Remember in Neverland Gala,” a fundraising dinner at the Sheraton Phoenix Mesa resident Darcy Johnson received the Heart of Downtown Hotel.

“It the House Award for her volunteer work at the Ronald gave me a good sense of McDonald House. She has logged more than 1,500 hours during the past 12 years. accomplishment.”

She began donating her cooking dinners occasionally. She time to keep busy. She heard about the does “whatever is needed” once a Ronald McDonald House through her week for up to five hours. niece who has used the house many The Ronald McDonald House is a times with her ill son in Minnesota. facility for parents who have a child “I felt like I needed to give back,” at a hospital or treatment facility.

Johnson said. “I was brought Housing is just $15 a night. up volunteering. We always did “They are never turned away,” something. When I moved to Phoenix Johnson said.

I needed something to do. I was lucky The house includes individual and found one right away.” rooms, a library, a dining room, An accountant who retired from laundry facility and playgrounds.

Bank of America in September, “It’s like a regular house, very family Johnson didn’t share her occupation oriented,” Johnson said. with staff and visitors when she began There are also six apartments that volunteering in 2001 at the Ronald are equipped with kitchens for families McDonald House, 501 E. Roanoke who have children undergoing cancer Ave., Phoenix. She initially cleaned treatments and cannot be exposed to rooms and the refrigerator until she others. got to know everyone.

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Indoor Baseball and Softball Facility Opens in Mesa

By Max Kraust Extra Innings-East Valley baseball and softball facility offers teams and individuals a chance to fine tune their skills during the offseason as well as the heat of the competition.

The 25,000-square-foot Mesa center, located at 3530 E. Southern Ave., opened Oct. 18 and provides plenty of room for ball activities.

Yearning to own a baseball and softball facility since 2008, owners Deanne and Morris France saw their plans come to fruition—with a little major league help.

The Frances have teamed up with former Major League pitcher Greg Minton, who serves as the facility’s general manager. He played for the San Francisco Giants from 1975 to 1987, and the California Angels between 1987 and 1990. A number of other former big leaguers are on the advisory staff.

The facility includes four tokenoperated batting cages, eight hitting tunnels, and three “Hitting Zone”

circuit training cages. It features a pro shop and two party rooms that can be converted into one large conference room, if needed.

“We felt like this area needed something. It is a big area for baseball,” said Deanne. “We are excited about it and so far the response has been good and people have been happy with it.”

Three of the eight hitting tunnels are set up for softball use and the token-operated machines can also be adjusted for softball needs.

For teams wanting to use the facility for practices, the hitting tunnel nets can be moved in order to transform the area for a full infield practice and a range of other nonbaseball or softball related activities.

“In early 2014 we want to bring in home-schooled kids where they can do their PE class here,” said Deanne. ”We also want to reach out to some disabled groups in the area and see about coming up with something during the daytime that they can do.”

Morris also has plans for activities aimed at seniors looking to have some fun.

“In the coin-operated cages we are going to do some hitting leagues for the seniors doing slow pitch softball,” said Morris.

Two aspects set the facility apart from Extra Innings provides eight hitting tunnels that can be others—its dedication used for team or private use. to softball players and team activities, hitting lessons by Oakland Athletics the couple said. Deanne and Morris AAA manager and former MLB are the parents of two softball players player Steve Scarsone, who last played and struggled to find facilities that had for the Kansas City Royals in 1999. All adequate room and equipment for lessons include video analysis using their daughters. the Extra Innings mobile and iPad “Our daughters play club ball and it’s app. hard for us to find pants year-round,” “We get the little kid and the adult said Deanne. in here. We get this whole range and The pro shop will eventually have they are having fun,” said Deanne. half of the equipment suited for “That’s our big thing, we want to make softball needs. It now sells bats, gloves, sure people are having fun here.“ apparel and other accessories.

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Duttons Begin Sixth Season in Arizona “America’s Got Talent” Top 10 finalists the Dutton Family from Branson, Mo., have returned to their Gilbert home to begin their sixth season of winter performances in Arizona.

Billed as simply The Duttons, the family opened a theater in East Mesa six years ago to bring their Branson Christmas shows and their winter shows to the Valley.

This year, The Duttons, come to Mesa under a special set of circumstances, requiring their shows to be scheduled on weekends only—one performance on Thursday evenings, and matinee and evening shows on Fridays and Saturdays, beginning Dec. 13 and running through April 5.

The youngest member of the Dutton Family, Josiah, who is the 3-year-old son of singer and violinist Amy, is being treated for leukemia at St. Jude’s Pediatric Cancer Center in Springfield, Mo. Ironically, the eldest member of The Duttons, family patriarch and performer, Dean

Dutton, was recently diagnosed with a malignant tumor and is undergoing treatment at the Mayo Clinic.

Performing their Arizona shows on the weekends allows Amy to be at the hospital with Josiah most of the week, and then commute to Mesa for the weekends, while her husband, Rudy, stays with Josiah.

But, according to the Duttons’ creative director, Nanci Wudel, it’s very important to the Duttons, especially Amy and Dean, that the “show goes on, and with as much energy and fun as ever.”

“The entire family receives uplift and strength as they perform together,” Wudel said. “They have always been unified in a unique and wonderful way as they perform. And Arizona is very important to them. It is here that their audiences become dear friends to them, almost family members.

That’s how they view it.”

Sheila Dutton, the Dutton matriarch who also performs with the family, said, “Our family has great faith, and

The Duttons will perform only on weekends this winter, due to family illnesses.

the power of prayer is a reality for us. We appreciate the concern and well wishes that we have received from our Arizona audiences, and we hope for their continued prayers on behalf of Josiah and Dean. We know miracles can be realized through prayer, especially the prayers of our friends.”

The Duttons sing, dance and fiddle their way through a wide array of musical genres, including bluegrass, blues, swing and rock. A popular classical segment showcases the family’s extensive classical training on violin, cello and bass. And, guest appearances of “Cousin Julio” bring

even more entertainment and fun to this fast-paced, high-energy show.

The Duttons have performed on tour throughout the world, and on television in Italy, France and China, as well as appearing twice on PBS in the United States and the Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon. Their current Branson show, which they will bring to Arizona, was voted, “Best Show in Branson.”

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Mesa Teen Introduced to ‘The Nutcracker’ as Youngster

By Meghan McCoy

A Mesa teen is one of two girls chosen to play Clara in the Ballet Etudes’ 27th anniversary production of “The Nutcracker” at the Mesa Arts Center and Chandler Center for the Performing Arts this month.

Helen Porter, 14, will share the role with Gilbert’s Lexi Ermeling, 12. They are two of 115 dancers who will perform in the production.

Helen, an eighth-grade Helen Porter student at Carson Junior High School, was introduced to “The Nutcracker” when she was a newborn.

“The week after I was born, she brought me to the show when I was a newborn baby,” she said of her mother.

“It’s been a tradition throughout my whole life, it just makes Christmas.”

Three years later, Helen took ballet classes, following her mother’s dream.

“I love how you can express yourself through dance,” she said. “I just love everything about it.”

This is Helen’s eighth appearance in “The Nutcracker.” She has also performed as “Party Girl,” “Bonbon,” “Cookie,” “Gingerette,” “Junior Snow” and “Flower,” as well as “Lady in Waiting.”

Helen is looking forward to this year’s performance.

“There is a lot of dancing involved,” she explained of her role as Clara.

“You get to be a different person and a different character than who you are.”

Helen said that she is also excited about doing the post-show backstage tour with young girls who dream about being ballerinas.

“You get to talk to them and be in pictures with them,” she said.

Helen said she believes “The Nutcracker” is a great show for all of the girls who want to be ballerinas and people of all ages who want to watch the performance.

Performances for the Ballet Etudes’ “The Nutcracker” run through Dec. 8, at the Chandler Center for the Arts, 250 N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. For more information, call (480) 7822683 or visit www.chandlercenter.org.

Performances will also be held at the Mesa Arts Center, One E. Main St., in Mesa, from Fri., Dec. 13, to Sun., Dec. 15. For tickets to that show, call (480) 644-6500 or visit www. mesaartscenter.com.

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By Tracy House When Tisha Marie Pelletier founded Mom-e Clubs, she was looking for a way to connect with other mom entrepreneurs. After attending entrepreneurial and momclub meetings she said she felt like she didn’t belong. She left one of the meetings and wrote about how she felt on her blog.

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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.

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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 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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Be realistic. Yes, we would all like to buy our loved ones incredible gifts, but be realistic.

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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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.”

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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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Celebrating Teachers of the Year Mesa Public Schools teachers are recognized by professional organizations and revered by the local business community. Here is a snapshot of teacher accolades for their contributions to education.

• Nancie Lindblom, 2012 Arizona Teacher of the Year, inspires her Skyline High School Advanced Placement students daily by bringing U.S. history to life.

• Amanda Grimes, the Bioscience Educator of the Year award recipient, applies scientific concepts to open up a world of possibilities to her Biotechnology Academy students at Mesa High School.

• Arizona native Reta Yanik teaches agricultural science at Westwood High School to more than 150 students. From animal science to biotechnology classes, this 2013 Arizona Agriculture Teacher of the Year is dedicated to her students’ desire to learn about agriculture.

• Recognizing the importance of developing complex problemsolving skills, Arizona Science Teacher of the Year Erik Von Burg implemented the Gateway to Technology middle school engineering program to prepare his Carson Junior High students for future careers.

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Rodeffer will be presented with tickets for her class to an ASU baseball game where she will be honored. And she is in the running for the grand prize—a one-year lease on a 2014 Horne Kia. The outpouring of teacher recognition for a job well done is always appreciated, but at the end of the day teachers will tell you it’s about the connection with their students and families, and making a difference in their lives. As Kelvin Einspahr, math teacher, Red Mountain High School says, “I live for when students have one of those ‘a-ha’ moments when they finally understand a concept.”

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Songs of Parenthood Parenting is, hands down, the most joyful, fulfilling job I’ve ever taken on. That being said, there have been times when I’ve found myself singing that Eva Dwight Shirelles’ song “Mama Said:” “Mama said there’d be days like this, there’d be days like this, my mama said.”

You know what I mean. The days when you feel like there’s not enough of you to go around, when you seem to have nothing but power struggles, when your child actually hurts your feelings on purpose, or when you feel completely inadequate and incapable of managing this huge responsibility.

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Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs, psychologists known for their work with children and families, said they believed that everyone needs to feel a sense of belonging and significance.

When children aren’t feeling that, they resort to behavior that they unconsciously believe will help them get it back. Ironically, the child’s need to feel more connected leads to behaviors that result in increased disconnection.

Dreikurs called these “the four mistaken goals of misbehavior.”

If the parent is feeling annoyed, irritated, worried or guilty, it is likely that the child’s goal is attention. The child’s mistaken belief is: I belong/ feel significant only when I’m being noticed or getting special service. I’m only important when I’m keeping you busy with me.

If the parent is feeling angry, challenged, threatened or defeated, it

is likely that the child’s goal is power: I belong/feel significant only when I’m boss or in control. “You can’t make me.”

If the parent is feeling hurt, disappointed, disbelieving or disgusted, the child’s goal is probably revenge: I don’t think I belong/feel significant so I’ll hurt others as I feel hurt. I don’t feel liked/loved. You hurt my feelings so I’ll hurt yours, too.

If the parent is feeling despair, hopeless, helpless or inadequate, the goal is probably assumed inadequacy (giving up): I don’t believe I can belong, so I’ll persuade others not to expect anything of me. I am helpless and unable; it’s no use trying because I won’t do it right.

When I am conscious of my feelings, I can be more aware of what my child needs in the moment and make strategic choices with my behavior. I move away from an emotional, knee-

jerk reaction and instead, shift into thinking and planning mode, so my behavior can be targeted toward getting the positive behavior I want from my child.

I am going to spend my next four columns exploring each of the Mistaken Goals.

For now, I encourage parents to observe their emotional responses to their children’s negative behaviors and identify the mistaken goal that is showing up.

Then, think strategically about how to respond to that need in a way that maintains dignity and respect for both of you. There will always be “days like this,” but increased awareness and thoughtful responses can create more days where everything’s comin’ up roses.

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WHEN: Fri., Dec. 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sat., Dec. 7, from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: Mesa Community College Red monthly Mountain Campus’ Saguaro meeting Building, 7110 E. McKellips Rd., Mesa COST: $10 to $15 INFO: (480) 654-7766 or www.ezticketlive.com/mcc Mesa Community College’s Red Mountain Chorale Ensemble presents “Songs of the Seasons” to help individuals celebrate the holidays. A percentage of the proceeds support music scholarships.

WHEN: Sat., Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

WHERE: 129 W. Main St., downtown Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 890-2613 or www.mesaoldwestdays.com The event will feature gun fight reenactments, quick draw competition, music and entertainment food, cowboy crafts, costume contest, kid rides, shooting gallery and more.

Kid Drop and Christmas Shop WHEN: Sat., Dec. 7, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: Pilgrim Lutheran Church and School, 3257 E. University Dr., Mesa, COST: Free INFO: (480) 830-1724 or www.pilgrimmesa.com Pilgrim will hold its Christmas for Kids program where children from age 3 through eighth grade will learn about the Christmas story, make crafts, play games, see a Christmas video, and spend three hours discovering about Jesus’ birth.

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WHERE: Ishikawa Elementary School, 2635 N. 32nd St., Mesa COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 221-2771 or www.mpsaz.org/ishikawa The Ishikawa Elementary PTO presents a holiday shopping event featuring more than 30 vendors offering clothes, wreaths, candles, beauty products, dolls and more. An appearance will also be made by the Jolly Old Elf.

Sonoran Desert Chorale: “Home for the Holidays” WHEN: Sat., Dec. 7, at 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: First United Methodist Church, 15 E. First Ave., Mesa COST: $15 to $18 INFO: (480) 305-4538 or www.SonoranDesertChorale.org The Sonoran Desert Chorale and the Sonoran Brass Quintet will perform the acclaimed John Rutter Gloria with organ and percussion, as well as Eric Whitacre’s Lux Aurumque and Jeffrey Van’s Child of Peace.

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“A Swingin’ Christmas” WHEN: Sat., Dec. 7, thru Sat., Dec. 21, various times WHERE: Palms Theatre, 5247 E. Brown Rd., Mesa COST: $30 to $45 INFO: (480) 924-6260 or www.thepalmstheatre.com “A Swingin’ Christmas” is a new show that features a six-piece band (including a horn section) and topnotch singers bringing your favorite Christmas tunes to life.

Arizona Big Train Operators’ Annual Christmas Open House Tours WHEN: Sat., Dec. 7, and Sun., Dec. 8, and Sat., Dec. 14 and Sun., Dec. 15, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Throughout the East Valley COST: $2 to $10 INFO: www.azbigtrains.org Celebrating the holidays, more than 15 homes and one medical center with G-Scale garden railroads will be on display in the Phoenix metro area for public viewing. Donations will be accepted and used to support ABTO activities throughout the Valley, including the maintenance of the train layout at Cardon Children’s Medical Center in Mesa.

Christmas Boutique Brunch WHEN: Tues., Dec. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

WHERE: Superstition Springs Golf Club, 6542 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa COST: $13, inclusive with reservation INFO: (480) 830-9136 The guest speaker is author Jo Russell. Sponsored by Mesa Christian Women’s Club/Stonecroft Ministries.

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WHERE: Golden Corral, 1868 N. Power Rd. Mesa COST: Charge for meals

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Chandler Children’s Choir presents “Sparkling Stars” WHEN: Fri., Dec. 13, and Sat., Dec. 14, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: First United Methodist Church of Mesa, 15 E. First Ave., Mesa COST: $10 for children 5 and older INFO: (480) 699-9846 or www.chandlerchildrenschoir.org The Chandler Children’s Choir’s youngest singers, “Sparkling Stars,” will turn your thoughts to a night sky long ago, when a start of wonder sparkled in the night.

Breakfast with Santa WHEN: Sat., Dec. 14, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. or 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Mesa Convention Center, Building B, 201 N. Center St., Mesa COST: $7 for adults and children older than age 1. Tickets must be purchased in advance.

INFO: (480) 644-4948 or www.mesaaz.gov/parksrec Breakfast with Santa has become a tradition for many families in the Valley.

Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along WHEN: Sun., Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2549 N. 32nd St., Mesa COST: Free INFO: (480) 830-4255 Get in the Christmas spirit by participating in Handel’s Messiah Sing-Along. The Hermosa Vista and Citrus Heights stakes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints host the sing-along that features a full orchestra and soloist.

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By Christina Fuoco-Karasinski Charlie Mechling, one of 10 vocalists with the a cappella group Straight No Chaser, knows there can be benefits to playing Mesa on New Year’s Eve. “We’re hoping for no snow,” Mechling said with a laugh. “That’s a good selling point for some of the guys who live in Chicago or New York and whatnot.”

Little does he know, it has snowed in Mesa, although the chances of a repeat are slim.

The men of Straight No Chaser are returning to the Mesa Arts Center for a holiday performance that includes dinner packages. (See www. mesaartscenter.com for information.)

The group is hitting the MAC in support of two recently released albums, “Under the Influence” and “Under the Influence: Christmas Edition.”

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Straight No Chaser brought on board powerhouse guest vocalists for “Under the Influence,” proper, as well.

Sara Bareilles, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Jason Mraz, Rob Thomas, Dolly Parton and Seal all join the 10 singers. Bareilles, who recently scored a hit with her single “Brave,” sings The Jackson Five’s “I Want You Back” with them.

“We happened to be in L.A. the same time she was,” Mechling said.

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The inclusion of “Kiss From a Rose” gave Seal the chance to perform the song in a way he had always intended.

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In concert, a member of Straight No Chaser will take lead on a song, considering all the guest vocalists can’t go out with the act on each date.

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For at least two years, I have passed

by Thai Patio on McKellips and Power roads, but never really had time or the motivation to stop there, as I’m a big fan of nearby 5 R Cha. Boy, was I missing out.

Thai Patio, located in the former home of Pick-Up Stix Asian cuisine, is one of Mesa’s best-kept secrets. For a storefront restaurant with a handful of tables, the quality is superb. The atmosphere is modern with little Asian flare—the chairs are retreads from Pick-Up Stix with black stickers covering the former tenant’s logos— but it makes up for it in flavor. From the dining room, patrons can see the cooks prepare the stellar meals.

From the sizable menu which includes more than 60 dishes, we chose the four-piece satay chicken ($6.95) as an appetizer. Served with a thick, rich peanut sauce and comm. spotlight

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cucumber-onion salad, the satay chicken was so tender that it nearly fell off the wooden skewers. The fourpiece dish features chicken marinated in Thai spices and barbecued. As for the peanut sauce, it was so delicious I wanted to lick it from the bowl.

For my main dish, I chose my standard sweet and sour chicken ($9.95), medium spicy. After a short wait, our friendly waitress served my chicken and vegetables which was delightfully—and colorfully— presented in a bowl separate from the white fluff y rice. The white porcelain bowl was heaping with chicken, crunchy green pepper, broccoli and carrots drowning in sauce. (And that’s a good thing.) The only downside is that it’s difficult to mix the sauce with the rice, but nevertheless it’s the best sweet and sour chicken I’ve had since moving here from the Midwest monthly meeting

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My husband, who isn’t normally a Thai food fan, raves about Thai Patio. On his side, he ordered chicken-fried rice ($9.95) and orange chicken ($9.95). Both dishes were beyond his expectations. The chicken-fried rice was mixed with generous amounts of carrots, broccoli, fried bits of egg and mild onion. The orange chicken was juicy and flavorful, with a nice crisp batter to complement the meat.

The servers on our three visits to Thai Patio have always been incredibly helpful, offering one customer a rundown of “authentic” dishes on the menu.

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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.

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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);

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• 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: 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.

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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. on the town

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Where Traditional and Online Legal Services Meet Turbo Lawyer was created by combining the talents of a seasoned attorney and his tech-savvy son.

The attorneys, Matthew S. Dana and Zachary S. Dana, respectively, have developed a new approach to creating much-needed legal documents.

In addition to co-founding Turbo Lawyer, Matthew has more than 20 years of legal experience and is the founding attorney of Dana Law Firm.

“We don’t live under a rock and we understand that people have many alternatives when it comes to obtaining legal services,” Matthew Dana said.

“With Turbo Lawyer we want to give people an alternate approach to working with attorneys without having to resort to nonattorney document preparers.” on the town

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The father-son duo launched Turbo Lawyer in September. It is an Arizona-based law firm that provides legal services to the public at the fraction of the cost of traditional law firms.

“We primarily focus in the areas of estate planning and business formation,” Zachary Dana said. “With respect to estate planning, we help individuals get their legal affairs in order by planning for the efficient distribution and management of their property if something happens to them. We also make sure children’s best interests would be taken care of. Absent such planning, the care of minor children and the distribution of assets is often determined in court proceedings. Many times, the end result does not reflect the actual wishes of an individual. We also events calendar

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Unlike an online document service company that can’t practice law or give out legal advice, with Turbo Lawyer, you hire an Arizona attorney to take responsibility of your legal affairs.

“But, we are different than Zachary S. and Matthew S. Dana of Turbo Lawyer. role to make sure that our low pricing traditional law firms,” Zachary Dana stated. “We allow our clients reflects our low overhead and not the flexibility of taking care of their any sort of sacrifice in the quality of personal affairs either in-person or the document or service we provide. in the comfort of their own home With decades of estate planning (online) while offering very low experience, he is a great mentor pricing. Attorneys are notorious for and has been instrumental in giving being expensive. We think we are Turbo Lawyer credibility.”

Initially, the company will focus on the exception and take pride in being different. If clients do find a lower estate planning and limited liability price of a similar service, we will company formation and they hope to add additional legal services in the match or beat it.”

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For the months of December and convenience, Turbo Lawyer strives to provide services that rival traditional January, use coupon code EASY30 law firms. Zachary Dana noted, or mention this article to receive 30 “In addition to experience, Matt percent off of any Turbo Lawyer legal is an attorney, CPA, and recently service. Visit www.TurboLawyer.com graduated with a master’s in tax law or call (480) 719-6991 for additional from NYU. He serves an important information.

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Your Source for Expert Skin Care Arizona is one state where skin “Arizona is second only to the Gold health is of the utmost importance. Coast of Australia in the incidence of Bingham Dermatology provides skin cancer in the world,” the doctor specialized care for skin, hair and said. nails for patients six months and “There are a lot of people living here older. The practice covers eczema, in the Valley of the Sun not placed psoriasis, skin cancer, warts, acne, dry here by Mother Nature. It just means skin, cysts and moles. Additionally, we need to be more vigilant with our Dr. Jeremy Bingham performs Mohs skin, both in surveillance and cancer surgery and provides cosmetic prevention.” services including Botox, Easy ways to protect your microdermabrasion and skin include wearing at chemical peels. least 30 SPF sunblock and After earning his avoiding exposure to the bachelor’s degree in sun between 10 a.m. and 2 secondary education/ p.m. history, Bingham earned If diagnosed with skin his teaching certificate cancer, Mohs micrographic from the state of Arizona surgery is a valuable surgical and continued on to option that is offered by medical school.

He Bingham Dermatology and completed a three-year Dr. Jeremy Bingham provides surgical removal residency in family practice and then of certain skin cancers. Mohs surgery completed a second residency in is performed as in-office procedure dermatology. under local anesthesia.

“I feel that my background in “The advantages of this technique as education and family medicine help compared with those of other options me to be a better dermatologist,” he for treating skin cancer include a stated. superior cure rates, maximal tissue “I enjoy educating my patients conservation, low-cost relative to about their skin.” that of radiation therapy, excision He enjoys living in the community with frozen sections, no hospital where he works with his wife, Jill, and operating rooms and negligible risk their four children. of complications from anesthesia,” he The services of a dermatologist said. are not necessarily relegated to adult The friendly and qualified staff at patients.

Bingham Dermatology is ready to “We enjoy seeing pediatric patients take care of any skin care needs, with and as an entire office work to make same-day appointments available. them feel welcome and comfortable. Most insurance plans are accepted The time to prevent some of the most and they are happy to see noninsured common forms of skin cancer is patients, offering discounts for when we are younger,” he explained. service when there is need. Bingham “Children should be encouraged to Dermatology is offering three wear sunscreen when they are outside treatments of microdermabrasion for playing, especially in the hot Arizona $150 (normally $75 each) with its new sun. Any new or changing moles Dermaglow II. should be evaluated.”

Bingham Dermatology is located The doctor recommends that adults at 2855 E. Brown Rd., Suite 22 (east get a complete skin exam annually, of Lindsay). Call (480) 625-4538 or or every six months if they have visit www.binghamderm.com for previously had skin cancer. additional information. on the town

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Thursday, December 5 • 4-7

Free Movie Night at Power Square Mall

FREE Movie & Popcorn! Space is limited, RSVP to 480-497-3229 Thursday, December 19 • 5-8

Let’s Play BINGO - It’s FREE!

Meet new friends and enjoy free hot chocolate!

US60 Baseline

2055 S. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ • 480.361.3059

Located at the Southeast corner of Power & Baseline

Your East Valley Outlet Mall

POWER POWER SQUARE SQUARE

Mon-Sat 10am-8pm • Sun 12pm-5pm • www.PowerSquareMall.com

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Charlie & Valerie Randall

Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty

480 325--1000 480--325

Your Luxury Home Specialists

SERENE COMMUNITY 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths & 6,300 sq. ft. $1,000,000

CLASSIC ELEGANCE 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths & 8,384 sq. ft. $1,850,000

RED MOUNTAIN VIEWS INSIDE & OUT! 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths & 4,936 sq. ft. $1,235,000

RV Garage with Workshop + 4-Car Garage

FOR THE CONNOISSEUR OF LIFE! 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths & 5,591 sq. ft. $975,000

HORSE LOVERS & CAR ENTHUSIASTS 6 Bedrooms, 4 Baths & 4,656 sq. ft. $625,000

UNIQUE, SAVVY, REFINED 6 Bedrooms, 9 Baths & 12,803 sq. ft. $3,850,000

ENTERTAINER’S DELIGHT 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths & 3,700 sq. ft. $545,000

TIMELESS APPEAL 4 Bedrooms, 4 Baths & 5,003 sq. ft. $945,000

SELLER FINANCING AVAILABLE 5 Bedrooms, 6 Baths & 6,030 sq. ft. $1,799,000

FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT:

www.charlierandall.com

Email: Charlie@charlierandall.com Page 32

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December 2013