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The Gilbert Days Rodeo is set for Friday, Nov. 14, through Sunday, Nov. 16, at Welcome Home Ranch in Gilbert.

Celebrate Town’s History During Gilbert Days A celebration that began in the 1950s, after the Town of Gilbert paved the last road in downtown, is still going strong through Gilbert Days.

The nonprofit Gilbert Promotion Corporation hosts the Gilbert Days Pony Express Mail Ride and Gilbert Days Rodeo. The celebration begins at 8 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, with the Pony Express Mail Ride The Pony Express Mail Ride begins at 8 a.m. at the U.S. Post Office at 137 E. Elliot Rd. The ride includes the delivery of a personalized letter from Mayor John Lewis inviting others to Gilbert Days. Residents will receive the letter the following day.

Next up is the rodeo, which will be held Friday, Nov. 14, Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, will include bucking bulls, barrel races and a Lil Dudes Mutton Bustin’ Rodeo, a kids’ rodeo for 4 to 7 year olds riding sheep.

The rodeo will be held once again at Welcome Home Ranch, a relatively new location for the event. GPC volunteer Julee Brady said the Gilbert Days Rodeo was held on Val Vista Drive and Ray Road for 28 years, until 2011 when GPC received a letter from the Environmental Protection Agency. The property used for the rodeo was an old landfill and because GPC watered the grounds to keep the dust down, the letter stated that the organization was responsible for cleaning the landfill. Because that would cost $2 million, the nonprofit began looking for a different location.

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This year’s Gilbert Days Rodeo Queen is Sammi Miles and Teen Queen is Tatum Lance.

The Gilbert Days 5K and 1-mile Run Family Expo will be held on Friday, Nov. 14, at Freestone Park. To register, visit www.gilbertaz.gov/gilbertdays.

“We get about 800 to 850 runners total,” said Town of Gilbert Recreational Coordinator of Special Events Mike Leppert. “It is very family oriented. It’s the 30th year that we are doing this run.”

The following weekend, an inaugural half marathon and a 10K will take place through Gilbert at 7:30 a.m.

Saturday, Nov. 22.

Race Director Yvette Rangel said the proceeds from registration, which can be done at www.gilbertmarathon. com, will be used to build a shade structure for a Gilbert playground.

The annual Gilbert Days Parade, featuring 125 participants, will continue the day of festivities at 9 a.m. running southbound on Gilbert Road from Guadalupe Road to Elliot Road.

“We typically get around 10,000 spectators, give or take, including participants,” Leppert said.

The free Gilbert Days Festival will round off the day of activities from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Gilbert Civic Center grounds. There will be three areas of entertainment, food vendors and inflatable slides and obstacle courses.

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By Lynette Carrington A dog is man’s best friend and can with an extremely high drive to work. even serve a higher calling.

This makes him a nightmare to anyone The Gilbert Police Department who’s trying to evade or hide from recently added two new K-9 units to him. He’d search for people all shift if replace dogs Chucky and Zorro who I let him.” retired from the force.

Officer Greg Thomas New canines Lenz and is working along with Bono are littermates and Bono and has experience now join older brother working with K-9 units.

Murphy, who serves the “I have been an officer with Gilbert Police GPD. Department for over With the Town of 20 years,” Thomas said.

Gilbert since 2007, “I have been assigned Officer Justin Betts is to the K-9 unit since partnered with Lenz.

1996. During that time Betts originally worked I have worked with four in the municipal court for different K-9s.” a year before obtaining a He’s worked with position with the police Cosmo, Otto, Mike and department.

Officer Greg Thomas has Chucky. “All the dogs “Prior to becoming a been assigned to the K-9 handler, I was a field Gilbert Police Department were trained for narcotics training officer assigned K-9 unit since 1996 and his detection and general patrol work, such as to training new police newest partner is Bono. officers,” Betts said. “Becoming a K-9 searching for suspects,” Thomas said.

Bono is Thomas’ constant cohandler was my dream position and I’m very fortunate this accomplishment worker.

“The job of a K-9 officer is unique has materialized so early in my career.”

After arriving from Holland, Lenz in that you spend more time with and Bono were trained in drug the animal than you do anyone else, detection. Although they were trained including your family. Bono goes to work with me 40-plus in many other aspects, hours a week and also further instruction lives in my home. We are was necessary to together nearly all day, ensure proficiency in every day. I can’t even say detecting drugs and drug that is the case with my paraphernalia. wife and kids.”

“Sgt. (Bill) Campbell, Just like people, dogs the supervisor of our have unique personalities.

K-9 unit, has developed “Bono is very intense an aggressively proactive and focused on the drug interdiction work,” Thomas stated. program which relies “He is less concerned heavily on the use of our about praise, affection dogs and their respective and companionship K-9 handlers to intercept Officer Justin Betts is and combat the flow excited to be a part of the and more concerned of drugs coming into K-9 unit early in his career about completing the our community,” Betts and proudly poses with his task, earning his reward partner, Lenz. and getting to the next explained.

With doggy determination, Lenz activity. The unfettered desire to work exhibits the ethics and behavioral is a great attribute in a police dog.”

Retired dogs Chucky and Zorro traits that make for a successful K-9 were honored at a Gilbert Town officer.

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Famous Dave’s Barbecue is honoring veterans on Nov. 11 with a free “TwoMeat Salute” between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. The “Two-Meat Salute” is a choice of two different meats, including St. Louis-style ribs, Georgia chopped pork, Texas brisket,expensive country roasted homes looking beef back or barbecue chicken, traditional or boneless chicken wings, southside rib tips, hot link sausage, chicken tenders or beer-battered cod, served with corn bread muffin and a choice of one side. The deal is available in Chandler, Peoria, Gilbert and Mesa. Visit www. famousdavesbbq.com.

cruelty to animals in connection with the June deaths of 21 dogs and the injury of four others at the Green Acre Dog Boarding. Jesse and Malesia Hughes also face one felony count each of fraudulent schemes and artifices.

The boarding center was located near Greenfield and Queen Creek roads in Gilbert.

The sixth annual 12k’s of Christmas is looking for folks to sing Christmas carols—youth groups, church choirs, families and friends—at the event from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Freestone Park. If you are interested in singing, or if you might like to volunteer, call (480) 609-3978 or visit www.12krun.com.

Gilbert bakery Lisa’s Rum Cake made its television debut as cameras from the reality TV show “The Millionaire Mastermind of Arizona” infiltrated its Elliot and McQueen roads location.

The bakery was chosen to participate in challenges and receive advice from millionaires on how to become a successful business.

INCOMING! Are you ready for the snowbirds to make their descent upon the Valley? Prepare for the population of your city to increase as our lovable neighbors from the north settle in our temperate-weather home this winter.

(Not that we hold anything against snowbirds, but we earn our right to nice weather during these scorching summers.)

College Nannies and Tutors celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in late October. College Nannies and Tutors offers tutoring, college test prep tutoring, afterschool child care and on-call babysitting. The Gilbert Learning Center is located at 1940 S. Val Vista Dr., Suite 105, Mesa.

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Wonderful Mercy Church celebrated the completion of its Prayer Garden with a dedication event on Oct. 19, marking the culmination of years of planning and five months of construction.

Guest speakers at the celebration included Gilbert Mayor John Lewis, Rep. Matt Salmon, Hal and Cheryl Sacks of BridgeBuilders International, and Mike Bradley, director of the Alliance of Renewal Churches. Pastor Graeme Sellers delivered a special dedication message.

The Prayer Garden is a place for quiet reflection and meditation. Shade sails provide relief from the sun. The Prayer Rock water feature and the World Wall offer a peaceful setting and contemplative focus. The garden is open to the community as well as to church members and visitors.

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“Gluten is the protein found in This is how Madeline Bolander wheat, barley and rye,” Luedtka said. described the effect of gluten on those She said, when those with celiac with celiac disease, which she was disease have gluten, the villi in the diagnosed with 1 1/2 years ago. small intestine shrink and lose the The 17-year-old Gilbert resident ability to absorb nutrients. Symptoms said it was difficult to adjust to ridding include abdominal pain, skin rashes her life of gluten. She and weight loss. brings her own food when she goes out to Helping Others Last January, Brigette eat with friends.

Heller and Luedtka But more than became co-presidents that, she had to get of the foundation new makeup, lotion that was started in and other products Arizona four years because many contain ago. The organization gluten. has grown, boasting Christy Luedtka, 300 to 400 Facebook co-president of the followers and 30 to 50 Gilbert-based Celiac people who regularly Disease Foundation attend meetings.

Arizona Chapter, said The Celiac Disease Foundation Arizona Chapter brought a group “We’re able to a gluten-free diet is to Sweeties Candy of Arizona to find gluten-free candy for give hope to those somewhat of a fad struggling,” Heller said. right now. For those Halloween. with celiac disease, however, the diet “That’s the best part about this job.”

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Brigitte Sand, a foundation member, said the group offers people throughout the Valley who have celiac disease or a nonceliac gluten sensitivity a chance to get together and share experiences.

Luedtka, Heller and Sand all of children with celiac disease. They found it difficult to get diagnosed as patients have to add gluten back into their diet for the results to be accurate.

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Heller and Sand said it was heartbreaking to make their children eat gluten again. Neither could go through with it, so they had genetic testing done instead.

One of their strategies is to create smaller support groups throughout the Valley.

Bolander said groups like the Celiac Disease Foundation are valuable because members can talk “to the people that know exactly the struggles we go through.”

Ryan Luedtka, a 5-year-old who has celiac disease, shops with his mom during an outing to Sweeties Candy of Arizona to purchase gluten-free candy for Halloween.

The Celiac Disease Foundation has meetings each month. For more information, visit http:// eastarizonaceliac.blogspot.com or on its Facebook page under Celiac Disease Foundation Arizona Chapter.

The group’s next meeting will include a gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the American Leadership Academy, 3155 S. SanTan Village Pkwy., Gilbert.

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By Meghan McCoy Two Gilbert girls will grace the Rebecca, an eighth-grade student at Chandler Center for the Arts’ stage Benjamin Franklin Junior High, began during Ballet Etudes’ dancing eight years ago. She 28th production of “The has been with Ballet Etudes Nutcracker” Friday, Nov. for three years.

28, through Sunday, Nov. “Since I was a baby I would 30, and Friday, Dec. 5, not just walk around my through Sunday, Dec. 7. home. I would twirl, kick and Malorie Lundgren will leap,” she said. “I have always play Clara for the first had a love for dance.” time, while Rebecca Bigler Her interest in dance will take on multiple roles. sparked after watching her “I’m really excited,” Rebecca Bigler will older sister perfect the art.

Malorie said. “I get to play multiple roles in “Her dance was beautiful to do a lot of acting in ‘The “The Nutcracker” at watch,” Rebecca said.

Nutcracker’ and I get to the Chandler Center This year she performs as be on the stage the whole for the Arts. snow flurry, garland dancer time. I am really excited because it is and the Russian dancer, after hitting going to be a lot of fun.” the stage as gingerette, party girl, Her favorite scene of “The snow flurry and bonbon dancer in the Nutcracker” is when she receives the past. title character and gets to dance with As a garland dancer, Rebecca said the other girls. she is a flower who gracefully dances “I guess I like being on for Clara and the Prince and stage with a bunch of other as the Russian dancer, she girls and having fun and represents candy canes in dancing,” Malorie said. the land of sweets.

The seventh-grade Malorie said performing student at American in “The Nutcracker” helps Leadership Academy joined her get in the Christmas Ballet Etudes five years ago. spirit.

The dancer, now age 12, has “I get in the Christmas been perfecting her craft spirit around Halloween since she was 3 years old. Malorie Lundgren time,” she said. will perform as Clara This is her sixth year in “The in “The Nutcracker” The Chandler Center for Nutcracker,” having played during this year’s the Arts is located at 250 baby mouse, party girl, Ballet Etudes N. Arizona Ave., Chandler. bonbon dancer, Russian performance at the Tickets are $25 to $29 and Chandler Center for dancer and soldier doll. can be purchased by calling “I like expressing myself the Arts.

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By Kelsey Sederstrom The weather has cooled down and the holiday season is just around the corner. The Paisley Pumpkin, which hosts an array of free family-friendly events, is taking full advantage of the change.

Paisley Pumpkin’s holiday festival will run from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 1, at Dana Park in Mesa. Its holiday street fairs will be held at SanTan Village from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays Nov. 8, Nov. 15 and Nov. 22.

The streets of these outdoor shopping centers will be lined with 50 local vendors offering holiday gifts, decor and food. There will also be entertainment for kids as November marks the arrival of Santa at SanTan Village.

“The Paisley Pumpkin events have the most unique vendors,” said Kapri Roberts, owner of Miss Thing Bling.

“It’s free for consumers and has a family-friendly environment.”

A raffle for HopeKids, an organization that fosters a supportive community for families who have a child with cancer or another lifethreatening medical conditions, will be held at each of the fairs at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at $1 each or six for $5. There will be more than 100 raffle prizes given away at each event, including a one-hour massage, jewelry, restaurant gift cards, candles and more.

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From the beginning, the community welcomed Kucera’s idea of Paisley Pumpkin with open arms.

“As a home business owner, I rely on events like this to make money for my family,” said Pat Connelly, independent designer for Origami Owl Jewelry. “This is my busy time of year and The Paisley Pumpkin events are my favorite and by far my biggest income.”

In addition to the street fair, SanTan Village’s fourth annual Holiday Balloon Glow, presented by Superstition Springs Lexus, will accompany Pumpkin Paisley’s Gift Bazaar on Saturday, Dec. 6. Both events are free.

The Gift Bazaar by Paisley Pumpkin will begin at 1 p.m. and Balloon Glow will start at 5 p.m. Both events end at 9 p.m.

The outdoor events will be held at the northeast corner of Williams Field Road and SanTan Village Parkway, south of Dick’s Sporting Goods.

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By Tracy House They may be best known for their cookies, but there is more to Girl Scouts than the annual fundraiser. And for troop leader Alanna Iannone, her daughters have benefited in far more ways than just selling cookies.

Iannone is the leader for two troops: a Cadettes’ troop with her oldest daughter Brianna, 12, and a Junior troop with Bailey, 9. Girl Scouts are grade appropriate: Daisies are kindergarten and first; Brownies are second and third; Juniors are fourth and fifth; and Cadettes are sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Girls can continue as Ambassadors and Seniors until they are 18 years old.

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Girls interested in joining Girl Scouts can check with their school or go to the Girl Scout website, www.girlscoutsaz. org to be placed in the right troop.

Iannone says most of the girls who join are from word-of-mouth. There is $15 registration fee for the year.

“Most troops have additional dues,” Iannone said. “Usually fairly modest.”

She mentioned her dues included the uniform, but that depends on the troop.

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She explained troops meet primarily “There are a lot of things we do. It’s not during the school year, but there are the same things. If you’re in a troop, summer activities the girls can be you’re never doing the same thing two involved in. weeks in a row.” She said the girls have While the cookies are synonymous completed obstacle courses, visited with Girl Scouts, Iannone said it’s ... continues on page 18

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As you are preparing your Thanksgiving feast and creating the list of items that you are thankful for, add this: You can celebrate your Thanksgiving feast and enjoy knowing that you didn’t spend a fortune. Check out my simple tips for creating a budget-“thankful” Thanksgiving below.

Reuse! Instead of buying disposable plates, napkins, tablecloths or utensils, use what you have on hand. Although you may save time on clean up, you’ll end up spending more money for the convenience.

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Potluck! Don’t be embarrassed to ask for help. Involve your dinner guests and ask them to bring their favorite dish, dessert or drink. Not only will this help to cut down on your cost, but it also allows guests to share their own specialties.

Consolidate Heat! Heat items up together in the oven after the turkey is done and have everything done at the same time, in less time.

If you have a toaster oven, you can try heating up side dishes there as well. Don’t forget the barbecue.

Not only can you cook the meat on the grill, but grilled vegetables and bread can also to a nice touch to your Thanksgiving dinner.

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Whether it’s cleaning up after bunnies at a shelter, leading the younger girls in meetings or teaching about recycling, character building is a central theme of the The girls get their cookie orders ready for neighborhood Girl Scouts. “The girls want delivery. to do the service. They love to do the world because she can control a room service. They want to be part of it and of kindergartners.” they’re excited they can help in the As for building skills, Iannone said, community however they can.”

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WHERE: Fire Station No. 1, 2730 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 279-1524 Ang Li Ang Li is ranked among the top classical pianists in the world and has appeared at such places as Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center in New York and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. WHEN: Sun., Nov. 2, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4232 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert COST: $21 to $42 INFO: (480) 279-7193 or www.higleyarts.org Grief Support Workshop for Daughters WHEN: Wednesdays, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Hospice of the Valley’s East Clinical Office, 2020 E. Woodside Ct., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (602) 636-5390 or www.hov.org/grief-support-groups This is a six-session workshop for daughters whose mothers have died.

Participants will share stories, learn about the grieving process and work through their feelings.

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Genealogy: Pen and Ink Examining Handwritten Documents A brief history of 18th, 19th and 20th century handwriting will be presented, as well as resources and examples of how letters were written and how to interpret them while performing genealogy research will be provided.

WHEN: Wed., Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3213 or www.mcldaz.org Concert in the Park Lane Change will perform.

WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 6, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Water Tower Plaza, 45 W. Page Ave., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: www.gilbertaz.gov Veterans Day The ceremony features presentation of colors, music by local schools, special guest speakers, food and refreshments.

WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 6, at 11 a.m.

WHERE: Civic Center Campus, 50 E. Civic Center Dr., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (480) 503-6235 or www.gilbertaz.gov Pennsylvania Social Club The club meets monthly, with option to pay $1 to enter a raffle. Meets the second Saturday of the month.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 8, at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Golden Corral, 1318 N. Cooper Rd., Gilbert COST: Charge for meals INFO: Norma at (480) 832-5755 Fraud Watch Network Learn how to prevent fraud during this new AARP class.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3213 or www.mcldaz.org The Paisley Pumpkin Holiday Street Fairs Kick off holiday shopping by visiting dozens of vendors.

WHEN: Saturdays, Nov. 8, Nov. 15 and Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: SanTan Village, 2218 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert COST: Free admission INFO: www.thepaisleypumpkin.com

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A Man’s Requiem A Man’s Requiem uses both traditional and contemporary Korean dance techniques to create a stunning display of sound, color and movement.

WHEN: Wed., Nov. 12, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4232 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert COST: $21 to $42 INFO: (480) 279-7193 or www.higleyarts.org Holiday Classic Boutique There will be handmade items for men, women and children, as well as holiday music and an Angel Tree to benefit needy children.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Sat., Nov. 22, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: Trilogy at Power Ranch in the Sierra Ballroom, 4369 E. Village Pkwy., Gilbert COST: Free admission INFO: (480) 219-1344

Celiac Disease Foundation The mission of CDF Arizona Chapter is to offer knowledge and support to those with celiac, nonceliac gluten sensitivity and other related disorders, while creating a greater awareness within the Arizona community.

WHEN: Wed., Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: American Leadership Academy Gym, 3155 S. SanTan Village Pkwy., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: www.celiac.org/arizona Hohokam Canals Join Dr. Jerry Howard, curator of Anthropology of the Arizona Museum of Natural History, for a discussion of the Hohokam Canal system in Arizona.

WHEN: Wed., Nov. 12, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Southeast Regional Library, 775 N. Greenfield Rd., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: (602) 652-3213 or www.mcldaz. org B.J. Thomas With more than 70 million records sold, B.J. Thomas’ vocal versatility is as apparent today as it was when he recorded his first hit in 1967, “I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry.” WHEN: Fri., Nov. 14, at 8 p.m.

WHERE: Higley Center for the

Performing Arts, 4232 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert COST: $38 to $65.80 INFO: (480) 279-7193 or www. higleyarts.org Gilbert Days 5K and 1-Mile Run The 30th annual Gilbert Days 5K and 1-mile run and family expo is Gilbert’s premiere athletic event, utilizing sidewalks, equestrian trails and the main entrance of Freestone Park.

WHEN: Fri., Nov. 14, at 4:30 p.m., 4:45 p.m. and 5 p.m.

WHERE: Freestone Park, 1045 E. Juniper Rd., Gilbert COST: $10 to $15 INFO: (480) 503-6200 or www. gilbertaz.gov The Second City 55th Anniversary Tour The Second City opened its doors on a snowy Chicago night in December 1959 and no one could have guessed that this small cabaret theater would become the most influential and prolific comedy theater in the world.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.

WHERE: Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4232 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert COST: $27 to $50.40 INFO: (480) 279-7193 or www. higleyarts.org

Singing the Good Old Songs “Singing the Good Old Songs” turns classic and original folk songs into an energetic, entertaining and fun show.

WHEN: Sun., Nov. 16, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4232 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert COST: $22 to $25 INFO: (480) 279-7193 or www. higleyarts.org Concert in the Park Rattlecat Junction will perform.

WHEN: Thurs., Nov. 20, at 6:30 p.m.

WHERE: Water Tower Plaza, 45 W. Page Ave., Gilbert COST: Free INFO: www.gilbertaz.gov Gilbert Days Parade and Festival The parade is a celebration of the town’s heritage and involves many local schools, businesses and nonprofit organizations and special interest groups.

WHEN: Sat., Nov. 22, at 9 a.m.

WHERE: Gilbert Road, from Guadalupe Road to Elliot Road running south COST: Free INFO: www.gilbertaz.gov

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Craig Einhorn Craig Einhorn performs a wide variety of music from different time periods and countries.

WHEN: Sun., Nov. 9, at 3 p.m.

WHERE: Higley Center for the Performing Arts, 4232 E. Pecos Rd., Gilbert COST: $22 to $25 INFO: (480) 279-7193 or www.higleyarts.org

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Chocolate chip cookies may be America’s favorite treat for most of the year, but they’re going to have to move over this month—or at least share the stage—with the real star in November, the pumpkin cookie. Ultra moist, simple to make and so wonderful to give as gifts, the pumpkin cookie is the treat, at least in my family, that everyone looks forward to in the fall.

I’ve shared with you my two favorite recipes. The first one makes whipping up a batch of these pumpkin delights

super easy because a box of yellow cake mix eliminates a few extra steps.

The second recipe adds the beloved chocolate bits into a rich pumpkin batter.

The secret to the moistest cookies ever is to let the cookies cool a bit, and then immediately put them in an airtight container. Enjoy a beautiful platter of pumpkin cookies or give them as scrumptious gifts from your kitchen! Let the holiday season officially begin!

Pumpkin Cake Cookies 1 (15 oz.) canned pure pumpkin (Not pumpkin pie mix) 1 egg 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 box yellow cake mix 1/2 cup rolled oats 2 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice (or 1 1/2 teaspoons allspice plus 1 teaspoon cinnamon) 1 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 cup dried cranberries, optional Vanilla or cream cheese frosting, optional

In a large bowl, combine wet ingredients. Add in dry ingredients and mix well. Drop by tablespoons onto lightly greased cookie sheet.

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egg and vanilla until well combined and smooth. Add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix until well blended. Add chocolate chips and mix to combine.

Drop mixture onto baking sheet a heaping teaspoonful at a time. For larger cookies, drop more dough.

Bake for 10-12 minutes. Once out of the oven, while cookies are still warm, brush glaze over top. Store in airtight container.

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Located in the heart of downtown Gilbert, the adorable Farmhouse restaurant happily serves breakfast and lunch every day to eager and hungry guests.

The mother-anddaughter team of Sylvia Hilligardt and Milli Smith opened its first eatery in 1989 in an actual farmhouse just 2 miles south. This location, however, has just as much charm and history as the original.

The current location, in The Creed Building at 228 N. Gilbert Rd., was built in 1918 and the original adobe walls and wide plank wooden floors add authenticity and beauty to this little jewel. With ample parking and little traffic, this historic area is the perfect place to enjoy a leisurely meal. comm. spotlight

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We were quickly greeted by Sarah and seated at one of the dozen or so tables. The shabby chic decor included antiques on the wall, mismatched table cloths, chandeliers, wooden floors and exposed beams. Crayons and a princess picture were cheerfully delivered to our granddaughter, Hailey, who was so excited to eat breakfast with “Papa Lou” and “Grandma.”

We looked over the menu and our mouths watered at the multitude of items from steak and eggs to 24 different omelets and scrambles.

It was difficult, but we selected the sausage, bacon and potato omelet ($9.25), the Belgian waffle ($6.25) and a Famous Farmhouse Cinnamon Roll ($4.50). Our food arrived very quickly considering the eatery was crowded.

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and was delighted with the flavor as well as the very generous amount of meat and cheese. His side was a homemade biscuit cut in half and smothered with yummy, perfectly seasoned sausage gravy.

My Belgian waffle was light and fluffy and I enjoyed each little pillow of goodness Left: Sausage, bacon and potato omelet. Right: Belgian drenched in maple syrup. The waffle. Top: Famous Farmhouse Cinnamon Roll. waffle came with a side of fruit which Back in the 1950s, both of my is just what Hailey wanted and she grandmothers lived in Gilbert. happily munched on the watermelon, As I was enjoying my breakfast, I cantaloupe, honeydew, strawberries reminisced about my Grandma Flake and grapes as she drank her large glass and Grandma Cowgur sitting with of apple juice. me. For those of you who are blessed The cinnamon roll was a piece to have your grandmothers close by, of art with its lovely layers swirled create a memory by taking them to into a magical treat and topped with breakfast or lunch at The Farmhouse. cream cheese frosting. We all shared The quaint old building, rustic decor, bites and realized why they called it kind servers and fabulous food will “famous”—it’s famously delicious. The put a smile on your face and keep you rolls are carefully baked fresh every coming back for more. morning at 5 a.m. by head chef Bob The Farmhouse and his elves. Sarah checked on us 228 N. Gilbert Rd., frequently and was very friendly and Gilbert 85234 efficient. She and most of the other (480) 926-0676 wait staff have been at the Farmhouse www.farmhouseofgilbert.com for many years.

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As a seasoned Arizona criminal defense attorney, I have learned that deceit often lurks behind anonymity.

I think Fezzik said Brian D. Strong it best in the movie, “The Princess Bride,” when he told Inigo Montoya to be careful in his dealings with the “Man in Black” because, “People in masks cannot be trusted.”

The Sixth Amendment affords us the right to confront our accusers because convictions should be based on trustworthy testimony.

The language of the Arizona Constitution is even more precise by giving every accused the right “to meet the witnesses against him [or her] face to face,” without a mask. (Ariz. Const.

Art. II, § 24.) Given these constitutional mandates, one would think that anonymous, hearsay testimony should rarely find its way into our criminal courts. Yet with the advent of cellphones, the frequency of anonymous statements being used as evidence has increased dramatically. As a result, federal and state courts have struggled to define exactly what types of anonymous tips are permissible and which are not.

The law does not require police officers to know everything upfront.

Brief “investigative stops” are legal when there is “a particularized and objective basis for suspecting” criminal activity. (United States v. Cortez, 449 U.S. 411, 417-419 (1981)). For example, a police officer may suspect that a certain driver is intoxicated but probable cause for an arrest will not exist until the vehicle biz box

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has been stopped and a face to face interview is complete.

Reasonable suspicion to justify an initial stop can be based on • The officer’s own observations; • The comments of a known citizen • An anonymous tip.

The observations of police officers and known citizens are always subject to cross-examination and can, therefore, be tested for credibility. Yet, I have never once had the pleasure of cross-examining Mr. or Ms. Anonymous.

The general rule is that anonymous tips that are “contemporaneous” in time and contain some “indicia of reliability” will justify an investigative stop.

Contemporaneous in time is an easy legal standard to understand.

Deciding exactly what creates an “indicia of reliability” has been the equivalent of a judicial quagmire. There are literally hundreds of conflicting appellate decisions on this subject. In many of those decisions, the judges themselves could not agree and written dissenting opinions are commonplace.

Given the complex legal factors involved, if you or a loved one is ever arrested because of an anonymous tip, please call our office at (480) 833-1113 immediately.

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