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By Tracy House
Design Review Board OKs
Behavioral Hospital Plans
In a unanimous vote on Oct. 10, the Gilbert Design Review Board approved plans to move forward with a behavioral health hospital south of Val Vista Drive continuing east toward SanTan Village Parkway along Boston Street.
e 5.6 acres of land is close to Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and other medical care facilities.
Saguaro Springs Hospital, a $14-million 72-bed inpatient hospital, will also provide outpatient services and treatment.
Community members have come out against having the behavioral health hospital, questioning the security of having a mental hospital in the area. Residents are concerned about property values as well as school children’s safety due to a school bus stop in close proximity to the proposed site.
Rod Jarvis, a zoning attorney with Jennings Strouss Attorneys at Law who is not affiliated with the case, said the property is zoned in an intense RC (Regional Commercial) Zone surrounded on the east, west and north by the same zone and is separated from the neighborhood by a major collector street.
Jarvis said that it’s not unusual for zoning attorneys to go out and meet with neighbors, and try to do things to minimize impact, such as setbacks, landscaping, building height, number of parking spaces, lighting, sound and traffic.
“We do all of these things to try to minimize the day-to-day impacts on adjacent homeowners particularly,” Jarvis said.
“ e biggest concern typically in zoning cases, and where you find your opposition in most cases, is homeowners in the area.”
He admitted that this is their biggest investment and it is their home.
Jarvis explained that the hospital’s setbacks are farther, the landscaping is more extensive, the building height is lower, and the parking provided is
more than what is required by law.
“ is client or hospital developer and their attorney, have done everything beyond what is required to minimize physical impacts on paper,” he said.
“It boils down to the use itself. e opposition has already tried to challenge. ey saw it as an interpretation. e planning department held their proper due process and interpreted it and said this is what’s permitted in RC.”
Legally the area under question is zoned correctly for a hospital and the developers have met the criteria of the zone. e major issue appears to be the opposition from the community and neighbors that this facility is going to be put on this land. Jarvis explained the opposition had 10 calendar days to appeal the board’s decision.
Regional Commercial district, said Jarvis, is an intense zone. Jarvis’ understanding is that the developer bought the land as zoned and did not do a rezoning on it.
e facility, according to the website, will consist of licensed, trained and skilled professionals including physicians, nurses and caregivers. Services will include individual and group therapy, activity and family therapy, medication management as well as stress management, yoga and relaxation therapy, exercise and recreation, art and music therapy and nutritional counseling. e facility will treat common conditions such as: depression, ADHD, chemical dependency, anxiety, obsessive/ compulsive thoughts and behaviors, and mood and thought disorders. e average hospital stay is seven days and the site states that the hospital does not treat incarcerated or criminally committed patients.
For more information about the proposed facility visit www. saguarospringshospital.com. For more information or to contact the Town of Gilbert go to www.gilbertaz. gov.
neighborhood hearsay
Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchens has signed an agreement to open more than 20 restaurants in Arizona, including one at Gilbert’s SanTan Village in early November. Chandler-based master developer John Stevenson has found development success with the Cheesecake Factory and most recently as a senior executive with the Tempebased Tilted Kilt Pub and Eatery. “I couldn’t be more excited to bring Wok Box Fresh Asian Kitchens to more of Arizona,” Stevenson said. Info: www. wokbox.net
The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its office for the home-based business, DFA Solutions. Welcome aboard, Doug!
The chamber and Mayor John Lewis acknowledged the grand opening
of Val Vista Vision at 1789 E. Boston St., across the street from Sprouts, in October. Dr. Tina Cooley-Staley can be reached at (480) 813-7050.
In observance of Veterans Day on Monday, Nov. 11, Famous Dave’s Bar-BQue is thanking all former and current military personnel for their dedication and commitment to the country by offering a free “Two Meat Salute.” The “Two Meat Salute” is a choice of two different meats, including St LouisStyle Ribs, Georgia Chopped Pork, Texas Beef Brisket, Country Roasted or Barbeque Chicken, Traditional or Boneless Chicken Wings, Southside Rib Tips, Hot Link Sausage, Chicken Tenders or Beer-Battered Cod, served with a Corn Bread Muffin and a choice of one side. There are four Famous Dave’s restaurants in the Valley
including SanTan Village in Gilbert at2206 E. Williams Field Rd. Info: www. famousdavesbbq.com.
On the restaurant tip, Salad and Go is opening its second location at Cooper and Warner roads soon.
Bill Freitag, a 59-year-old Gilbert resident, was the national champion of the HUB Halloween Costume Competition at the network’s first Halloween Bash that aired on Oct. 26. Hosted by Kenan Thompson (“SNL”), the bash featured Freitag who won the contest with his “Invisible Cowboy” costume.
The Hale Centre Theatre is hiring for two positions at its Gilbert location. The owners are looking for a customer service representative and a house manager. Send resumes to haletheatre@gmail.com. Their email to The North Gilbert Breeze said “Calling or stopping by the Box Office will exclude your resume from being considered for any position.”
To keep ID theft in check, the Gilbert Police Department and Shred It are offering a Shreda-Thon from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, at the Costco Market Street parking lot, 2887 S. Market St. Each resident is permitted to bring up to five boxes of papers to have shredded securely on-site
by a special mobile shred truck. Manilla file folders, staples and paper clips are acceptable. Donations will be accepted to benefit Special Olympics Arizona. For more information on ID theft, visit the U.S. Department of Justice’s website at www.justice.gov/criminal/ fraud/websites/idtheft.html or the Gilbert Police Department’s website at www.gilbertaz.gov/police/prevention.
According to the Phoenix metropolitan area precipitation analysis with plotted values from Maricopa County Flood Control District gauge measurements, Gilbert received 1.81 inches of rainfall during the official Monsoon season which runs from June 15-Sept. 30. No word on how many inches of dust fell during all of the haboobs which hit during roughly the same period of time.
What’s the buzz in your neighborhood? New babies or grandbabies? Announcements? Engagements? Let us know! Email hearsay@nearbynews.com.
Be Healthy
Gilbert Festival
Set for Nov. 2
e Gilbert community is coming together Saturday, Nov. 2, at Freestone Park for the Be Healthy Gilbert festival focused on food, fitness and music for the entire family. e event will be packed with health education, recreational activities and fun for kids of all ages.
Activities begin at 8 a.m., and at 9 a.m. the second annual FunkFit 5K includes a workout through the run. Walkers, dogs and children are welcome.
Enjoy local live music while tasting the healthy snacks, free demos, and free food samples at the Market Food Court. Free demos include yoga and a performance by Capoerira Brasil Arizona.
Take a hot air balloon ride or indulge in some fun in the bounce house. e balloon ride is a suggested $10 donation, which goes to the Gilbert Boys and Girls Club of the East Valley. Visit the Funktional Fitness and rive Health Villages to learn fun ways to create a healthy lifestyle. Local health care professionals and wellness advocates will be on hand to share ways you and your family can live a healthy lifestyle.
e event co-founders—Salad and Go, Funktional Fitness and Agriscaping Technologies—believe America can become healthier one community at a time.
e park is located at 1045 E. Juniper Rd., Gilbert. For more information, visit www.behealthygilbert.com.
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Christmas Idea House
Gifts, Décor and Design Inspirations with Proceeds Benefiting Desert Club
By Lynette Carrington
e Christmas Idea House has become one of the most fun and exciting ways to shop for the holidays in the Valley. Presented by all-volunteer women’s service organization Desert Club, Christmas Idea House features a plethora of holiday design ideas, plus ornaments, décor, accessories, gifts and goodies that offer something for everyone.
is packed with décor, ornaments and holiday goodies that are perfect for any home or for gift-giving.
is year, a home built by E&A Custom Homes in the Whitewing Community of Germann Estates will be transformed into a Christmas wonderland. e home reflects a blend of modern elements coupled with “old Hollywood” glamour.
Jason Check, owner of E&A Custom Homes, and his wife, Tiffany, jumped at the chance to volunteer the use of their new home for this year’s Christmas Idea House. Parents of four children, the Checks experienced the loss of their eldest daughter three years ago to illness. Jason recalls the support and love that they felt from the community.
“We felt blessed then, and looking back now, we continue to have gratitude in our hearts toward this great community for their outreach to us in our time of need,” said Jason. “In a small way, this allows us the opportunity to give back to others in the community.”
Each year, Desert Club provides scholarships to deserving students. In 2013, $25,000 in scholarships were awarded to 16 students.
“ e scholarships are available to Arizona high school seniors who will be attending an in-state college. e best part is that scholarships are renewable,” said Christine Anthony, Desert Club member and publicist.
All of the proceeds from Christmas Idea House are returned to the community through scholarships and community grants. Amounts given each year vary, depending on the economy.
ree different events encompass the Christmas Idea House season. First is the Holiday Gala and Silent Auction, which takes place at 5:30 p.m. ursday, Dec. 5. During this event, ticketholders will tour the Christmas Idea House before it opens to the public. Besides a silent auction, attendees will enjoy a dinner catered by Robert’s Catering.
Next up is the festive Yuletide Brunch on Friday, Dec. 6, with seatings at 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. A catered brunch will be provided by Robert’s Catering, followed by a home tour and shopping. Advanced tickets (available at the Christmas Idea House website, www.christmasideahouse.org) will be required for the Holiday Gala and Christmas Brunch events.
For public tours and holiday shopping, Christmas Idea House will be open from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. Tickets, which are $12, will be available at the door and the cost of the ticket is tax deductible. A $2 discount on home tour tickets is available with a nonperishable food donation to United Food Bank.
Parking is located at 2697 E. Germann Rd., Gilbert. Directions: From the Loop 202 San Tan Freeway, exit Greenfield Road and head south; turn east on Germann Road, and the entrance to Whitewing at Germann Estates will be on the right. For additional information, to get updates on Christmas Idea House or to buy tickets, visit www. christmasideahouse.org or email info@christmasideahouse.org.
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Allergies—Nothing to Sneeze At
By Tracy House
ere’s more to allergies than sniffles and sneezes. Allergies are not just a runny nose—virtually every aspect of the body can be affected.
Dr. Stuart H. Agren of Family Allergy Clinic, serving the Mesa and Gilbert areas, has been practicing for 28 years. He said he noticed that when he treats the environmental allergies well—even though patients were complaining initially about food allergies and discomfort from eating certain foods—the symptoms go away. at’s not always the case, he said, but he has a food allergy serum that he’s found effective for treating food allergies.
“Often there’s a cross over between the dust, mold or pollen allergies, or environmental allergies, and foods,” Agren said.
“Either one can cause eczema, asthma, recurrent ear infections, those kinds of things and that can be caused by either side of the allergy spectrum from environmental, dust, mold, pollen, to food allergies. We have been seeing that quite a bit.”
Some of the common food allergies include peanuts (nuts), wheat and rice. Others can be eggs, milk and fish. Symptoms from food allergies range from mild to severe including: eczema, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hives, wheezing, asthma-like symptoms and even anaphylaxis.
ere has been an increase in food allergies during the past 10 years that is related to peanut and tree nut allergies, according to WebMD.com.
Agren said being involved with a wheat allergy is difficult because wheat is in so many different foods— breakfast, breads, pastries—that kids may eat.
Dr. Stuart H. Agren
Children can get an allergy in their esophagus which results in not eating well because it hurts. Agren’s grandson went through multiple eating clinics as a result.
Agren explained allergies can present in infancy, which are related to eating disorders and eczema.
“When we treat the allergy well then the eczema goes away. ere are a lot of kids with eczema out there who are real head-scratchers for dermatologists and they can’t really take care of that very well.” Agren says, “Eczema is an allergic disease and when we treat the allergy the eczema goes away.”
Diet and dust, mold and pollen can contribute to the eczema.
Asthma is another disease Agren mentioned that is largely allergic in origin and when that is treated, “We can get that to go away.” It can come from foods or dust, molds and pollens.
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Development Preschool/Charter School
By Melissa Hurst
How to Create a Frugal and Fun
Thankful Tree
If you want to show what you are thankful for this anksgiving in a way that is fun and frugal, why not consider a ankful Tree? A ankful Tree is easy to make and even more fun to create. It is a wonderful way to show what you are grateful for and even get your children in on the action. Plus, many of the items you need will already be in or around your home.
What You Need:
• A bundle of twigs or sticks from your yard (citrus branches work great for this)
• A large, empty can, bucket or milk jug
• Green, brown, yellow and red construction paper
• Scissors
• Markers
• Yarn
How to Make Your Tree
1. Place some sand or rocks in the bottom of the vessel of your choice.
2. Arrange the branches in the vessel so they are secure.
3. On your construction paper, make some leaf outlines. You can just freehand these if you wish or trace a real leaf or two. Cut out the tracing carefully until you have a dozen or so leaves of various colors and sizes.
4. On one leaf, write something you are thankful for. You can write several notes each day if you want. Have fun with this step!
5. Poke a hole in the leaf and run your yarn through. Hang the leaf from one of your branches.
6. Repeat these steps the next day. Ask everyone in your family to create leaves as well (this is fun and educational for the kids).
7. Over the course of several days, you will see your ankful Tree starting to form. It will become full and colorful, decorated with all of the people and things you are grateful for.
As anksgiving approaches, you will have a lovely, colorful fall tree that shows how appreciative you and your family are of the blessings in your life. is is a fun activity that your family can enjoy together, revisiting each night before you settle in for dinner or bedtime. Plus, you’ll have a beautiful anksgiving decoration to enjoy all month long!
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.
Cutie Patooties!
Is your kid a “cutie patootie?” Of course he is, so submit your baby, toddler or kid photos to the e Nearby News’ Valley Moms section for a chance to win a restaurant gift certificate. Send highresolution digital photos to editor@ nearbynews.com. Be sure to include your name, your child’s name and age and your phone number. (Don’t worry, phone numbers will not be published.)
It Wasn’t Easy But The Winner Is...
Layla Habeeb, who is now 10 months old. Her parents, Dan and Cathie Habeeb, took this photo at their home. anks to this photo, the Habeebs are having dinner on us!
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everybody,” Agren said. e clinic is located at 3048 E. Baseline Rd., Suite 122, Mesa . For more information call (480) 827-9945 or 1-877-276-3393 (1-877-2SNEEZE) or visit www.familyallergyclinic. 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.
INFO: (480) 984-0032 or www.maricopa.gov/parks/usery
The kids will discover lots of cool things about the plants and animals that the desert calls home.
2 Fall Festival at Vertuccio Farms
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 1, from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sat., Nov. 2 and Sun., Nov. 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Vertuccio Farms, 4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa
COST: $8; free for those 3 and younger, when accompanied by adult
INFO: (480) 650-6606, (480) 650-6611 or http://vertucciofarms.com/FallFestival.php
The Fall Festival at Vertuccio Farms offers a 7-acre corn maze, extreme air pillow, giant tube slide, spider web rope climb and many other attractions.
3 “You Ain’t Nothin’ But a Werewolf”
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 1, at 7 p.m.; and Sat., Nov. 2, at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
WHERE: Brimhall Junior High School, 4949 E. Southern Ave., Mesa
COST: $7; $30 per family INFO: www.gfaa.org
Gilbert Fine Arts Association Youth Theater presents Pioneer Drama Service’s “You Ain’t Nothin’ But A Werewolf: A Hair-Raisin’ Musical Spoof of the 1950s.”
4 Paws 2 Read
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Main Library in Youth, Activity Room 200, 64 E. First St., Mesa COST: Free
INFO: (480) 644-3100
Paws 2 Read pairs Delta-registered therapy animals and their handlers with young readers ranging from first to 10th grades.
INFO: www.nanowrimo.org or www.nanowrimo.org/en/ywp
Nanowrimo Write In challenges writers to complete an entire novel in 30 days.
6 Concerts in the Park
WHEN: Thu., Nov. 7, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Ave., Gilbert COST: Free
INFO: www.gilbertaz.gov/calendar
Gilbert’s Concert in the Park features local performers from a variety of genres.
7 Storytime Adventures with Bear
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 8, at 10 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
WHERE: McQueen Park Activity Center, 510 N. Horne St., Gilbert COST: Free
INFO: (480) 503-6294 or www.gilbertaz.gov/parks/
All ages are encouraged to grab their best stuffed friend and join others for stories, songs and fun.
8 Dino Dig
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 13, at 4 p.m.
WHERE: Riparian Preserve, 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert COST: $5
INFO: www.gilbertrecreation.com, code 754060
Dino Dig is for children 5 years and older who want to unearth the remains of the largest reptiles to roam the area.
9 “Every Girl is a Princess” Tea Party
WHEN: Sun., Nov. 3, at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Fiesta Fountains, 1316 S. Longmore, Mesa
COST: $50, includes admission for mom and daughter, light meal, live costumed princesses and princess show.
INFO: www.FancyFaceParty.com
The tea party is a time for moms and their daughters to find their “inner princesses” while helping out a great cause. All profits go directly to the local nonprofit Severson Sisters.
10 Open Family Swim for Children with Special Needs
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 23, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
WHERE: Hubbard Family Swim School, 1061 N. Dobson Rd., Suite 101, Mesa
COST: $5 per swimmer; free for children younger than 3; $15 max per family
INFO: (602) 971-4044 or www.hubbardswim.com
Children with any kind of special need and their families are invited to participate in an open swim indoors.
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The 14th annual Barktoberfest, “a party in the park for dogs and their human companions,” was held Oct. 12 at Gilbert Town Center. Contests, a raffle drawing, Gilbert police K9 demonstration and adoption parade were part of the many festivities. Sponsored by Friends for Life Animal Rescue, the organization’s mission is to significantly impact animal overpopulation through aggressive programs focusing on rescue, spay and neuter, adoptions, and education. Photos by Tiera Allen 1. Canine Idol winners, Shawn and Heaven Stradling 2. Fabiola Ketter and Makayla Jennings with a colorfully decorated Great Dane named Ryder. 3. Bear creates a custom Dogvinci paw painting. 4. Ron Neal leads Mandi, a 5 year-old Golden Retriever through the Good Dog Agility Course. 5. Andy Banks sells gourmet dog treats from Four Dogs Bakery. 6. Awards are presented to the Best Dressed contest winners. 7. Friends for Life Animal Rescue hosted their 14th Annual Barktoberfest featuring live adoptions and a variety of events for pets. 8. Best Dressed Dog contestant Barb Eggett with Dana, a Harry Potter school girl. 9. Twelve-year-old Bear receives a complimentary bath after his paw painting session. 10. A purely pet-friendly thrift store features new and gently used dog and cat toys, leashes, bowls, beds, and more. 11. Rachel and Micah Archie of Gilbert wear Nylabone hats from the Pet Club. 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11
By Kathy Kerby
Apple Dumpling Cafe
Apple Dumpling Cafe is the perfect place to enjoy a delicious meal in the fall. For owners Floyd and Sue Bailey and their children, this cozy restaurant is a labor of love. In fact, many of the selections are creatively named for their children and grandchildren: e Zaner, Asa’s Mesa, Tiff ’s French Dip and Logan’s Chicken Sensation, to name a few.
Apple Dumpling has been on the corner of Chandler Heights and Higley roads for two and a half years, building a loyal clientele for the restaurant and catering. e large dining room is of course decorated in reds and dark greens with six tables and six booths. Lots of fun pictures, signs and other bric-a-brac decorate the walls, and in the front are two large cases, one filled with ice cream and one with desserts and candy. Apple fudge anyone?
Sierra, our waitress, brought the
four-page menu, which had lots of pictures of the various entrees. We noted the little red apple as an asterisk next to the house favorites. e dishes looked so “applicious” that it was difficult to choose. We selected the Golden’s Salad ($9.50) and the wings (six for $5.75) as our appetizers and both were outstanding. e fresh apples, strawberries, rosemary chicken, feta cheese and mixed greens were topped with lots of toasted maple walnuts. I sampled the apple vinaigrette and raspberry vinaigrette dressings. e baked wings were very plump and flavorful.
Lou selected the San Francisco Burger ($9.75) and he thoroughly enjoyed the huge burger with bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and a tasty parmesan spread all piled on a toasted sourdough bun. His “side” of French fries was baked, not
fried. I chose the Chicken Avocado Croissant ($9.95) and discovered one of the best sandwiches. Just picture a beautiful toasted croissant with thinly sliced maplecinnamon apples, avocado and havarti cheese melted over hot rotisserie chicken with raspberry chipotle sauce. (On the menu beside this sandwich it says “messy but worth it” and I couldn’t agree more.) We couldn’t eat all of the large sandwiches so we took them home and they were just as delectable the next day for lunch.
Anna Bailey, the restaurant manager, stopped by our table and told us how much she enjoyed working with her family and she suggested that for dessert we should sample the lemon cake ($4.95) and without a doubt, the apple dumpling ($6.95). We know why this friendly cafe was selected as the Queen Creek Restaurant of the Year for 2012 because the lemon cake with a zesty cream layer in the middle and the mouth-watering Granny
Smith apple baked in flaky pastry with an apple glaze and ice cream were fantastic.
My 3-year-old granddaughter, Hailey, likes to repeat the old saying “an apple a day keeps the doctor away” so my advice is to get your daily apple requirement by visiting Apple Dumpling Cafe. It is open 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through ursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
3076 E. Chandler Heights Rd. Gilbert, 85298 (480) 279-3879
www.appledumplingcafe.com
Apple Dumpling Cafe
The lemon cake has a zesty layer of cream in the middle with Granny Smith apples baked into the flaky pastry and topped with apple glaze and ice cream.
What’s Cooking?
By Jan D’Atri
Osso Buco
November kicks off the holiday season in earnest. It’s all about planning for anksgiving, family gatherings and get-togethers with friends. is is the time we start going through our favorite recipes to decide which ones are feast-worthy and fabulous.
When I think of feast-worthy and fabulous, I go right to my momma’s recipe for Osso Buco, a wonderful Italian dish of braised veal shanks in a delicious glaze of simmered wine, vegetables and fresh herbs. Osso Buco literally means “bone with a hole” and in that hole is the most scrumptious marrow that I’ve always thought to be the caviar of the veal shank! is dish is considered to be a bit of a delicacy in many fine dining establishments, so I always giggle when I think of my momma’s story about Osso Buco’s humble beginnings in her life.
I would have never imagined in a million years, that Osso Buco would become such a fancy dish on many expensive restaurant menus because, as a young girl growing up in Venice, Italy, I remember my mother returning from the local butcher with free veal shank bones. Why? Because he couldn’t sell them, so he would give them away! We would use them for soup bones and my six sisters and I would always fight over who was going to be lucky enough to suck out the marrow from those delicious bones! Here I am today, sharing a recipe for a truly gourmet dish. I think you will love it, and I wish you luck getting to the bone marrow first! It’s one of my favorite family recipes and a wonderful comfort-food dish to have on hand for the cooler weather and warm and inviting holidays ahead. So let the holiday season begin with big blessings to all of you!
Osso Buco
Ingredients
4 large veal shanks (10-12 oz. each)
1 cup flour
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cups red wine
2 medium carrots, diced
1 large sweet yellow onion, diced
1 large stalk celery, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
1 small sprig of rosemary plus 1 sprig for garnish
2 cups beef consume or broth
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Directions
Dredge veal shanks in flour, patting down to coat. In a Dutch oven or deep heavy skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat and brown shanks on all sides. Add wine and continue cooking over low heat until wine evaporates. Add in carrots, onion,
celery, garlic, tomatoes, basil, parsley, rosemary and beef broth. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and simmer for two to three hours, adding more stock or water if shanks begin to get dry or stick to pot. Shanks are done when they are tender but not falling apart. Remove shanks onto a platter and pour sauce from the skillet over the shanks and serve. (Sauce should be a thick glaze.) Garnish with fresh parsley and sprig of rosemary. Serve with risotto or pasta. Serves four.
On Veterans Day, Dana Law Firm will open 6 of their Valley locations and offer a
Last Will and Testament for Veterans ($300 value)
MEAT SHOP
mashed potatoes, Bread dressing, Green beans, Gravy, Cranberry sauce (w/turkey only), Dinner rolls, Homemade pumpkin pie. Reserve yours for Thanksgiving today! Must pre-order. 4th Annual
RESTAURANT
On Veterans Day, Harris Dental will open their Mesa and Chandler locations and offer a FREE Dental Cleaning for Veterans ($200 value)
COMPLETE TURKEY DINNER
PRE-SLICED TURKEY, HAM OR PRIME RIB
events calendar
“Dirty Rotten Scoundrels”
WHEN: Nov. 1 through Nov. 30, various times
WHERE: Hale Centre Theatre, 50 W. Page Ave., Gilbert COST: $16 to $26 INFO: (480) 497-1181 or www.haletheatrearizona.com
Based on the popular 1988 MGM film, “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels” takes the audience to the French Riviera for hijinks and hilarity.
Small Business Workshop
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Chandler-Gilbert Community College, 2626 E. Pecos Rd., Room CHO110, Gilbert
COST: $20 for Chamber members; $35 for nonmembers INFO: (480) 892-0056; www.gilbertaz.com
The “Communication Metamorphosis in Business” workshop will add skills to your “tool box” for better communication with current and potential clients in a game changing environment. Speakers will be Jim Hayden and Candy Body with Board Developer.
Gilbert Farmers Market
WHEN: Saturdays from 7 to 11 a.m.
WHERE: Downtown Gilbert, west of Water Tower
COST: Free admission
INFO: http://gilbertmarket.com
The market features local, chemical free, organic produce from many local farmers.
Chalice Christian Church’s Arts and Crafts Fair
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 2, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Chalice Christian Church, 15303 S. Gilbert Rd., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (480) 227-1442; www.chalicechristian.com
Come and see the arts and crafts on sale by vendors form around the state.
Gilbert Veterans Day Ceremony
WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 7, at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Gilbert Civic Center North Campus, 50 E. Civic Center Dr., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: www.gilbertaz.gov/veterans/ default.cfm
Ceremonies feature presentation of colors, music by local schools, special guest speakers, food and refreshments, and much more.
Teein’ It Up 4 Vets Golf
Tournament
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 8, at 12:30 p.m.
WHERE: Western Skies Golf Club, 1245 E. Warner Rd., Gilbert COST: $79 per player; $300 per fourplayer team
INFO: (480) 861-1914 or teeinitup4vets@gmail.com.
Teein’ It Up 4 Vets Golf Tournament is an inaugural charity golf tournament to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project.
Gilbert Community Excellence Awards
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 8, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
WHERE: SanTan Elegante Conference and Reception Center at the Doubletree by Hilton Phoenix/Gilbert, 1800 S. SanTan Village Pkwy., Gilbert COST: $50; $500 for table for eight INFO: (480) 892-0056; www.gilbertaz.com
Presented by APS, this formal evening is filled with celebration as attendees honor those in the community who have excelled in the areas of business, education and community involvement. Taste of
Gilbert samplings are included with admission.
East Valley Veterans Parade
WHEN: Sat., Nov. 9, at 11 a.m.
WHERE: Center Street at Third Place and south to First Avenue, Mesa
COST: Free INFO: www.evvp.org
The parade features more than 100 entries including military vehicles, WWII tanks, U.S.S. Arizona replica, East Valley High School marching bands, East Valley city and town dignitaries, the Fallen Soldier Memorial, Girl and Boy Scout Troops, military support groups, equestrian groups and much more.
Chamber Chat: Midday Networking Event
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 13, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Flipside, 4874 S. Val Vista Dr., Gilbert
COST: Free, reservations required INFO: (480) 892-0056 or www.gilbertaz.com
This informal gathering is a fun way to share conversation with other professionals and learn more about businesses in our community.
Gilbert Days
WHEN: Fri., Nov. 15, through Sat., Nov. 23, various times
WHERE: Gilbert Civic Center Lawn, 50 E. Civic Center Dr., Gilbert; and Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Ave., Gilbert
COST: $10 to $15 for 5K and Mile Run and Family Expo
INFO: www.gilbertaz.gov/gilbert-days/ The 29th annual Gilbert Days 5K and 1 Mile and Family Expo, Fri., Nov. 15, is Gilbert’s top athletic event, as well as the Gilbert Days Parade, which is a celebration of the town’s heritage from 9 to 11 a.m., Sat., Nov. 23. The Red, White and Blues Festival, 12 to 9 p.m. Sat., Nov. 23, is themed to celebrate the Gilbert heritage and features two stages of music and
family entertainment, attractions and games designed for all ages, vendors, food, beverage and sponsor booths.
The 411
WHEN: Wed., Nov. 20, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
WHERE: Gilbert Chamber of Commerce, 119 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101, Gilbert
COST: Free INFO: (480) 892-0056 or www.gilbertaz.com
Sponsored in part by John’s Refrigeration and SCF Arizona, the 411 is a comprehensive membership orientation at which you will learn how to maximize the benefits of your Chamber investment.
East Valley Healthy Living Expo
WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., Mesa
COST: Free
INFO: (480) 348-0343.
Sponsored by Lovin’ Life After 50, the senior expo features exhibitors, hourly cash drawing and entertainment.
Perry Adult Book Discussion Group
WHEN: Mon., Nov. 25, at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Perry Branch Library Meeting Room 1965 E. Queen Creek Rd., Gilbert
COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3000 or www.mcldaz.org.
A lively monthly discussion of titles by debut authors is held at the library.
Comedian Jill Bryan
Kimmel’s Sister is Paving Her Own Way
By Lynette Carrington
Comedy has traditionally been male-dominated. e feminine side of the business has evolved from the days of Lucille Ball, Phyllis Diller and Carol Burnett to a newer generation that includes Ellen DeGeneres, Margaret Cho and Sarah Silverman. Gilbert’s Jill Bryan is spreading her comedic wings and making her mark on the scene. Onstage, she delivers wisdom, wit, life experiences and a well-placed rant, here and there.
“My husband took me to a comedy show eight years ago…the one and only date he ever planned, and he said, ‘You would be good at this,’ and I said, ‘Whatever,’” recalled Bryan.
I ever got was once when I was onstage and a lady said, ‘Did you read my diary?’”
Bryan also happens to be the sister of late night television host Jimmy Kimmel. She doesn’t make a big “to do” about it and simply won’t ride his coattails. She has her own thing going on and is happily making her way. What was it about the Kimmel household that produced so much talent?
But her role as a friend was always to “be the funny one,” so it just came naturally. Since discovering she had some solid stand up chops in 2006, Bryan delivers her personal brand of comedy to stages across the Valley and beyond working with fellow talent Kevin Nealon, Jimmy Fallon, Norm Macdonald and Jeffrey Schimmel. Bryan has entertained crowds at Stand Up Live, e Improv clubs, e Laugh Factory and e Comedy Store.
Bryan doesn’t necessarily write material. Rather, she just shoots from the hip and talks about her own life experiences and about being a mom. No topic is taboo. She won’t give you the rainbow-and-butterflies version of anything.
“You can relate to my humor,” Bryan explains. “Either you really get me or you really don’t. e best compliment
“ ere are actually three of us,” she said. “My younger brother is a director, an actor and wrote for ‘South Park’ for a long time. e funny thing is that Jimmy was the least interested in that,” stated Bryan. “He was never in theater. My brother and I were both in theater, did plays growing up and auditioned for things...that was never anything Jimmy was interested in. But then he discovered David Letterman and said, ‘I want to be just like this guy,’ and he went into radio. We’re just an outgoing family.”
Bryan is also the only female in the five-comic group e Comedy Squadron that performs for the military. In the spring, the group provided comic relief to troops in England, Belgium and Germany. She cited the experience as one of her greatest comedic accomplishments.
Bryan is headlining Catch a Rising Star in New Jersey on Nov. 1-Nov. 2, and also hosts Comedy Fiesta at Dos Gringos in Tempe each Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Learn more about Jill Bryan at www.jillbryancomedy.com.
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By Lynette Carrington
D. Paul Fine Jewelry
When it comes to buying, creating or refashioning fine jewelry, you want someone who has proven industry expertise and gives the best value for your dollar. A skilled jeweler and an artist for 40 years, Don Plamondon, owner of D. Paul Fine Jewelry, is proud to have a locally owned and operated business. He also is an active part of the community in which he lives. Originally, Plamondon worked in a studio behind his home, but he was enthusiastic to move into a proper store where customers could come to shop and there was still plenty of room for him to design and create. D. Paul Fine Jewelry is celebrating 10 years at its current location, 6017 E. McKellips Rd., Suite 112 (at Recker Road).
in having a piece of jewelry restyled and would rather sell it, D. Paul Fine Jewelry also offers a consignment service.
“My big secret weapon is that I have a laser welder. I can do many things that other jewelers can’t. Something they might have to take a torch to and ruin, I can pretty much do it with a welder without damage,” Plamondon noted.
“I like to solve people’s jewelry issues and put them into three dimensions. I like to make their dreams come to fruition,” Plamondon said.
His specialty is to create the perfect piece of jewelry. For those getting engaged, D. Paul Fine Jewelry will help you find or create a ring that is as unique as the person who is receiving it.
Jewelry restyling is also a specialty at D. Paul Fine Jewelry.
e price is always right at D. Paul Fine Jewelry, he said.
If you have inherited or been given a piece of heirloom jewelry, you may not like the arrangement of the stones, the metal in which it has been created or the feel of a ring on your finger. In restyling, Plamondon knows how to showcase the unique beauty in each gem while helping you to create a piece of jewelry that you will enjoy for years to come.
“I think of it like a Phoenix... taking something from the ashes and bringing it back to life,” Plamondon explained. If you are not interested
“I don’t like the illusion of telling somebody that something is half off when they’re paying retail price anyway. I think it’s dishonest and deceptive,” explained Plamondon. “If somebody goes to a mall, they’re often paying twice retail and then the store puts it on sale for 50 percent off. ey’re still paying full retail. I don’t encourage that. I try to be honest and have fair values.”
D. Paul Fine Jewelry also offers a jewelry appraisal service. Some jewelry owners may not realize that their homeowner’s policy may not cover jewelry over a certain value if it is not appraised and specifically added to their policy. If in doubt, check with your agent and then visit D. Paul Fine Jewelry.
For additional information or to make an appointment regarding a jewelry restyle, call (480) 325-6000 or email dpauljewelry@gmail.com. e store is closed on Sundays.
By Scott R. Rowley
Obamacare May Increase Health Coverage After Divorce
Arizona law prohibits either spouse in a divorce proceeding from removing the other spouse from health insurance plans. is allows continuity of coverage during the proceeding, but once the divorce is finalized, it is typically each party’s own responsibility to provide his or her own insurance, and many find himself or herself without coverage. Naturally, this is often most difficult for an unemployed spouse, those with pre-existing conditions, and those older than 50.
A 2012 study found that every year about 115,000 women lose their health insurance after getting divorced. Many either are unemployed or are ineligible for health insurance through their
employers. Even for spouses who could have COBRA benefits under an ex-spouse’s plan, many cannot afford the premiums. According to the study, approximately 25 percent of those women still do not have health insurance six months after divorce.
Health care exchanges established through the Affordable Care Act may remove a significant hurdle for many divorced spouses. By forcing providers to accept those with preexisting conditions and subsidizing premiums, many uninsureds will obtain more affordable insurance.
e law also affects divorced families in other ways. In Arizona, one factor in making an award of spousal maintenance (what some states call alimony) is the cost of health insurance for the spouse who is seeking the
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award of spousal maintenance. us, by allowing a spouse to obtain less expensive health coverage, it should lower the obligation of the other spouse who would be paying spousal maintenance.
Naturally, there will be disputes as to what level of health coverage is reasonable. e Affordable Care Act provides many levels of coverage from bronze to platinum. Judges currently can decide what level or cost of health insurance is reasonable, and this will likely transition to a new analysis
under the Obamacare system. We can help you navigate these details and plan for your future. If you or someone you know is considering divorce, contact one of the attorneys at Rowley Chapman & Barney at (480) 833-1113.
Scott Rowley joined the firm in June 2011 and he is focusing his legal practice in the areas of divorce and family law in Arizona, criminal defense law in Arizona, and personal injury law in Arizona.
