Amarillo Magazine | August 2019

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Amarillo’s Executive Women

Take Charge

Amarillo Executive Women

(From left to right) Rosemartha Cates, Cari Good, Alyssa Scott, Marjorie Hagan Ellis, Becky Zenor, and Laura Street

(From left to right) Catheryne Lankford, Sally Jennings, Denise Blanchard, Junie Harrison, Beth Duke, and Adair Buckner

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CONTENTS 7 CONTRIBUTORS

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8 OUT & ABOUT 12 PANHANDLE PERSPECTIVE 14 REALITY CHECK

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DRESS CODE 16 PERFECT BROWS

This month, our eyes are on self-care for brows, so we sourced the best products available locally.

HOME 18 DRINK UP

We’ve rounded up some fun cups for summer and (now that it’s August) back-to-school.

COVER STORY 20 AMARILLO’S EXECUTIVE WOMEN TAKE CHARGE

A good portion of women’s success in Amarillo can be attributed to a single group: Amarillo Executive Women.

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FEATURE 28 DOG DAYS ARE OVER

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The Street Dog Coalition gives aid to homeless pets

WHAT’S COOKING? 34 SWEET AND EASY

Cool, refreshing no-bake desserts are ideal in the heat of summer.

43 SWEET SUMMER PRODUCE

We asked the veteran restaurateurs at Vaquero Tacos and Tequila to share a few of their favorite infused tequilas.

55 WOMEN IN BUSINESS 49 EVENTS 65 LET’S EAT 70 RETRO REWIND

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Editor’s Letter

Regional Director of Specialty Products/Editor Michele McAffrey 806.345.3256 mmcaffrey@amarillo.com Regional Designer Kayla Morris Contributing Designer Darren Hendricks Contributing Writers Jonathan Baker Jason Boyett Rick Treon

Contributing Photographers Jenny Edwards Jim Livingston Shannon Richardson Creative Consultant Alexis McAffrey

Director of Operations & Advertising Belinda Mills Account Representatives Jennifer Bailey Arien Canales Sharon Denny Jaime Pipkin Aaron Vallance To advertise in Amarillo Magazine or on amarillomagonline.com, please contact Belinda Mills at 345.3373.

Regional Executive Editor Jill Nevels-Haun Regional Distribution Director David Morel Regional Accounting Manager Sheryl Rycerz

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Our August issue focuses on women, and we are so excited to share it with you. From influential business women to those working to effect change for the homeless, our features – and even the Women in Business Special Advertising Section – profile some of the city’s amazing leaders.

I am in awe of the powerful women we feature in our cover story this month. Members of the Amarillo Executive Women group have quietly bettered our city for the past three decades. We weren’t able to gather every member for our photo shoot, but the majority of AEW’s women are featured in our pages. Learn more about how they’ve created avenues for success for the city’s women starting on page 20.

We also introduce another exciting development – spearheaded by a woman – for local homeless people and their pets. The local chapter of the Street Dog Coalition has begun serving the city’s homeless pets through vaccines, heartworm treatment, and basic veterinary care. Run solely by volunteers, the nonprofit has already treated a record number of animals in Amarillo. Learn how you can help beginning on page 28.

During our big 10-year anniversary giveaway in July, I asked our Facebook followers which features in Amarillo Magazine were their favorites. Overwhelmingly, the response was “food” and “event coverage.” Well, we’ve got delicious “What’s Cooking” features in this month’s issue, just like always.

Our friends at The Eatery on Route 66 created no-bake desserts designed for the hot summer months. Everything on the menu at The Eatery is fantastic, especially their sweet treats. We think it’s some of the best comfort food in town! Shaniece’s easy and delicious recipes can be found starting on page 34.

Another favorite locally owned restaurant of ours, Vaqueros Tacos and Tequila, shares creations using summer’s favorite libation: tequila.

From infused tequilas to elote and rich Tequi-Lime pie, these treats are sure to become your go-to hot weather specialties for your next soiree.

Thanks for reading,

Contributors

JONATHAN BAKER

JASON BOYETT

JENNY EDWARDS

Jonathan’s copywriting has appeared in Esquire, Men’s Journal, and Popular Mechanics, and he reports on the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles for High Plains Public Radio. In his spare time, he writes crime novels.

Jason has written more than a dozen books and is the host and creator of “Hey Amarillo,” a local interview podcast.

Visit heyamarillo.com and jasonboyett.com.

Jenny is a portrait photographer based in Amarillo. She specializes in fashion-inspired portraits for high school seniors, as well as family and generational portraits. Learn more at jennyedwardsphoto.com.

DARREN HENDRICKS

JIM LIVINGSTON

SHANNON RICHARDSON

Writer

Designer

Darren is a graphic designer who has worked with newspaper, publication, website and advertising clients around the country for more than 20 years. He lives in McPherson, Kansas, with his family. See his work at dviso.com.

Writer

Photographer

Jim has won multiple awards for his art and has been exhibited in multiple galleries and museums.

Currently, his exhibit on Route 66 is at the Pontiac Museum in Pontiac, Illinois, and will travel to museums down Route 66, ending in Santa Monica, California.

Photographer

Photographer

Shannon has been photographing commercial/advertising work for more than 20 years.

See Shannon’s work at shannonrichardson.com and route66americanicon.com.

Out & About

Panhandle Pride Festival and Celebration

On June 23 the Panhandle Pride Festival and Celebration was held at Memorial Park. The annual family-friendly event featured live music, vendors and food trucks.

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1. Wes and Auryan Milligan, and Brittany Conner 2. Paige Whitehead and Sandra Fristedt 3. Kathy Tortoreo and Crystal Riley 4. Kris Hook, Kaybrynn Rodriguez, and Nevaeh, Hayden and Vynessa Jenkins 5. Maxwell Redfox, Tori Barbour, Cheyenne Becker and Jessica Verzala 6. Steevie, Dakota and Elara Davis 7. Annie Centianas and Casandra Sudo 8. Mary, Sierra and Marcus Ochoa

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Amarillo Chamber Summer Fireworks Extravaganza

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On June 29 the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce hosted a Summer Fireworks Extravaganza in downtown Amarillo. The event included an extended Amarillo Community Market, live music, vendor booths and an evening fireworks show.

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PHOTOS BY NEIL STARKEY

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Out & About

West Texas Burger Brawl

Amarillo Housing First hosted a West Texas Burger Brawl on July 13 at Ellwood Park. The proceeds from the cooking competition benefited Amarillo Housing First.

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1. Eli and Ana Gonzales 2. Alex Rubio and Clayton Currie 3. David Smith, Aaron Argo, Tim White and Danny Smith 4. Ron, Ronnie and Tina Granger 5. Allisha White, Julie Hunt and Cassandra Bravo 6. Jake Salazar and James Allen 7. Chay and Victoria Gabe 8. Allison Suther, Meagan Miller and Carlay Saikowski

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Panhandle Perspective

Los Cedros Peace The horses of Cowgirls and Cowboys in the West at Los Cedros Ranch enjoy the spring grasses as the setting sun turns the Texas sky to embers – the Old West everpresent in the Panhandle.

PHOTO BY JIM LIVINGSTON

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Reality Check

The opioid crisis, fueled by backroom government deals, can affect anyone

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he last time I filled a prescription for an opium-based painkiller, I felt like a criminal. I had a legal and medical reason for purchasing for the hydrocodone. So why did I feel like I was waiting on a street corner as opposed to in line at a local pharmacy?

I was buying the pills to get high.

My original injury required pain medication. I got caught up in a fight at Midnight Rodeo nearly 10 years ago – I got involved to pull another friend out of the brawl – and had three front teeth knocked out. (The person responsible for my nerdy hillbilly look was arrested and charged.) I was given a pill that night at the hospital, which dulled the pain enough for me to get a prescription for hydrocodone filled a few hours later.

I was still taking those when I received another prescription by the oral surgeons who were to install new metal roots and synthetic teeth.

While there was pain involved in the processes, it was not bad enough to warrant the three months’ worth of opiates I was prescribed.

I try to be a straight arrow and follow directions, especially from doctors. That’s why I stopped taking the drugs at my prescribed intervals when I knew I was no longer in pain from the surgery.

That didn’t last long. I started looking in my medicine cabinet at the unused medication, knowing I had two more bottles left if I wanted them.

It started with taking the recommended dosage on the weekends while I was out having fun with friends. After a few weekends, two pills didn’t do much. I upped it to three, then four, and I had to add a few beers to get the desired effect.

As I started running low on the second bottle, I started looking for ways to get more pills on the side without using legitimate means. I bought individual pills from an acquaintance who had been in a car accident and was similarly overprescribed. I found myself searching through medicine cabinets when I was visiting the homes of family and friends.

Meanwhile, I was no longer just using the hydrocodone to get high on the weekends. It was a few times a week, timed to make the first few hours of work more bearable. No matter what kind of storm I walked into, I could handle it. That’s how it felt, anyway.

I ended up filling that last prescription and abusing the drugs, fully aware I was doing something illegal and destructive to my body.

I feel fortunate in two ways. First, I was only taking hydrocodone,

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which is not as potent as OxyContin and its generic substitutes.

Second, I told friends and family, so they were aware that I liked – and I mean really, really liked – abusing opioids.

That came in handy last year during a still-unexplained bout with acute liver failure. The doctors found stones in my gallbladder and thought it might be the cause (it wasn’t), so the organ was removed.

After the surgery, even though I was fully jaundiced and itchy, I was prescribed thirty days’ worth of hydrocodone.

My mother did the right thing. She took the prescription, slid it into her purse, and never took it out, at least in front of me. Ibuprofen was plenty strong enough to manage my pain.

Opiates and the addiction they cause don’t care who you are or what kind of life you’re trying to lead. And we’re unfortunately just now starting to understand the effects of Big Pharma’s attempts to get filthy rich.

Oxy was released in 1996, and it was superb for dulling acute pain.

Then, in 2001, the Food and Drug Administration changed the label on Oxy, allowing its use for nearly anyone suffering chronic pain. This opened the door for just about all opiates.

There was no scientific basis for this usage.

I was stunned earlier this year while watching a “60 Minutes” piece detailing how the FDA cowed to a Big Pharma company. Government officials ignored the lack of scientific evidence for Oxy’s use as a tool for long-term pain management, and the decision to change the label was made during backroom deals, the details of which were only uncovered after a court order was issued.

I am glad lawsuits and criminal charges are being filed against those who helped fuel this crisis, though I doubt any FDA officials will see the proper repercussions.

And to those who are overprescribed opiates after needing them for only a day or two, my advice is to have friends and family you trust monitor how much you take – and cut you off when over-the-counter pills will do.

I was lucky. Most, sadly, are not.

RICK TREON Rick is a suspense novelist and former managing editor of the Amarillo Globe-News. His debut novel, “Deep Background,” is available in paperback, Kindle, and audiobook on Amazon.com.

Learn more at ricktreon.com.

Dress Code

Perfect Brows T

here’s a reason women (and some men) pay good money for clinicians who specialize in eyebrow maintenance. It’s because personal eyebrow maintenance is always a challenge. Whether tinting or tweezing, it takes precision – and not a little artistry. And just like any artist needs good supplies, shaping your brows at home requires the right tools. This month, our eyes are on self-care for brows, so we sourced the best products available locally. Whether you’re sculpting your brows or filling them in, make sure these are in your beauty kit.

PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON

Jane Iredale GreatShape eyebrow kit $35, Awaken Med Spa Eye Wonder by Monat lash & brow enhancing serum $59, Mosaic Beauty Studios

Finishing Touch Flawless Brows $19.99, Bed Bath & Beyond

Revitalash Reveyeval Collection for brows $110, Awaken Med Spa

Tweezerman rose gold petite tweezer set $27, Ulta

Japonesque Pro Performance brow grooming duo $8.99, Target

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Home Sugarbooger Flip & Sip $14, The Secret Place

Puj Phillup hangable kids cups $34, Et Cetera

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n the Texas Panhandle, summer means freedom, blue skies and sweaty children. If you’re not outside and slick with perspiration, you’re not doing it right. That’s why today’s parents are always pushing hydration on their kids – “Drink some water” is just as common an instruction as “Stay out of the street” or “Put down your phone.” But while previous generations had boring cups and canteens and water fountains, today’s kids can sip in serious style. From stayput cups to stainless steel bottles, we’ve rounded up some styles for summer and (now that it’s August) back-to-school.

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Cat & Jack stainless steel bottle $14.99, Target

Bicicletta metal tumblers $12 each, Purpose + Passion Boutique

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Cover Story

Amarillo’s

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Executive Women

Take Charge

by Jonathan Baker

PHOTOS BY JENNY EDWARDS

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e hear a lot of talk in Amarillo about the “Good Ol’ Boys’ Network,” the cabal of men who purportedly hold the reins of power in the Yellow City. But ever since Melissa Dora Oliver-Eakle built Amarillo’s first skyscraper in 1927, Amarillo has maintained a strong female presence within its most elite circles. Today, our city’s mayor is a woman, and a majority of the city council members are women.

And a good portion of women’s success in Amarillo can be attributed to a single group: Amarillo Executive Women.

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Beth Duke

Subtlety and Strength

Adair Buckner

“In the 1980s,” remembers Beth Duke, a founding member of Amarillo Executive Women. “We had limited opportunities to network. Clubs like Rotary were for men only.” So a group of ambitious Amarillo women decided to do something about it.

The formation of what would become one of Amarillo’s most powerful groups of women occurred simply, with a dinner in 1986. Around 30 women attended that initial meeting, and the group decided to form a permanent organization. Besides Duke, that original dinner included Marcene Mabry, Millie Bingham and Catheryne Lankford, who are still members to this day. Soon other women joined the group, including the late Mariwyn Dye Webb, the late Della Dunn Wiesen and Adair Buckner. Amarillo Executive Women began meeting regularly in January of 1987, and the group has still never been formally incorporated. Instead, AEW consists of voluntary members, governed only by “Rules of Comportment.”

In 1989, the group officially named themselves “Amarillo Executive Women” and began meeting on the fourth Tuesday of every month at noon in the Petroleum Room on the 30th floor at the Amarillo Club. AEW’s original intent was to gather members from a variety of different types of businesses owned or headed by women. “We tried to invite one representative from each major industry in Amarillo,” recalls Duke.

For the past 32 years, Amarillo Executive Women has been meeting monthly to exchange ideas and information, and to network, promote and support women in leadership positions. The group has included realtors, bankers, marketing directors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, elected officials and heads of nonprofits, among many others.

Through their membership dues, Amarillo Executive Women has supported various local causes over the years, including the Amarillo College Foundation, the WTAMU Foundation, Leadership Amarillo/Canyon, the Women’s Health Research Institute at Texas Tech University, and Center City. Among their other efforts, AEW has worked to support women for various political offices, always on a nonpartisan basis. Over the past three decades, AEW has been extremely successful in helping to elect women to office, while encouraging the appointment of local women to various civic committees and boards. Furthermore, in addition to its regular business meetings, over the years AEW has invited many outstanding guest speakers and hosted numerous successful programs.

Fortitude Through Fellowship Adair Buckner has been involved in Amarillo Executive Women since its earliest days in the 1980s, regularly attending the monthly meetings. “I always enjoy the sharing of highlights in each of our member’s spheres of influence

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Alyssa Scott

Becky Zenor

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I find that this group of ladies are from various backgrounds, but we all have one major thing in common – and that’s to do all we can in the name of our community,” – County Judge Nancy Tanner and what’s happening around town,” she says. “We have input from leaders from all sectors of Amarillo and Canyon, and the networking opportunities have been wonderful.”

Becky Zenor says she’s met a number of new businesswomen since she was invited to join the group five years ago. “I’ve learned a lot about the companies where they work or own. I also enjoy learning about their volunteering for nonprofit organizations and events.” Indeed, Zenor is a good representation of the ambitious new crop of women who’ve entered the ranks of Amarillo Executive Women in recent years. Aside from serving as the community service coordinator for Education Credit Union, Zenor has served as an officer for the Junior League of Amarillo, Meals on Wheels, Jan Werner Adult Day Care, and Amarillo Continuum of Care. In addition, she has sat on numerous local committees including Christmas Round-Up, Amarillo Museum of Art, Keep Amarillo Beautiful, and Amarillo Symphony’s Vintage Amarillo.

Like Zenor, Rosemartha Cates has found a community among the women of AEW. Cates and her husband started Donut Stop in 1974, “and were blessed with 40 years of great customer loyalty” before

selling the company to a younger couple in 2014. Rather than retire, however, Cates has since obtained her real estate license and begun work with Keller Williams. “I’ve been a member of AEW for about 10 years, and have enjoyed every moment of it,” she explains. “Meeting monthly with successful and influential women is always a pleasure. As women, we have made some great strides!”

“I find that this group of ladies are from various backgrounds, but we all have one major thing in common – and that’s to do all we can in the name of our community,” says County Judge Nancy Tanner, who joined the group during her first year in office, in 2015.

“While this group of women is diverse, they share many characteristics,” adds Cari Good, a retired banker and real estate investor who joined AEW five years ago. “They’re each knowledgeable in their own fields, they bring so much wisdom to the table and the encouragement they provide me, professionally and personally, is invaluable.”

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Laura Street

Catheryne Lankford

Groups like the AEW create support and positive discourse. I “ feel very strongly that those of us who have been in business and

leadership positions must mentor those who are still trying to find their place in our society.”

– Laura Street

of career paths and community involvement each of our members contribute.” Apart from working as one of the city’s most prominent interior designers, Ellis serves on the board of Center City of Amarillo, as well as chairing the Cultural District of Amarillo’s committee. She attributes much of her success to the community she’s gained through Amarillo Executive Women. “It’s been a wonderful avenue to network and stay tuned in to what’s going on in Amarillo. Plus, I’ve met so many dynamic women throughout the years.”

A Powerful Engine for Change With a group as multifaceted and organic as Amarillo Executive Women, it’s hard to know exactly how far the organization’s influence reaches. One thing is clear, however. Women have grown increasingly engaged and successful since AEW’s launch in the late ’80s. “Watching downtown grow,” says Duke, “I’m excited about the number of womenowned businesses. More and more women are taking the risk to start their own businesses. You can see this in action at our Amarillo Community Market; many of the vendors are women who have taken a side gig or hobby to launch a business based on their success at the Community Market.”

“I applaud the women in this group for their work leadership and their devotion to our community,” says Zenor. “Many of them chair or volunteer for events and fundraisers that help so many in Amarillo and

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the surrounding area.”

“This group has an extensive knowledge of Amarillo and connections to the people living here,” adds Denise Blanchard, the program director of community partnerships at AISD, who joined the group 15 years ago.

“When I have ideas, [the other women] provide opinions and resources that are useful. The nice thing about the group is the ability to discuss matters and get a myriad of inputs in one location. It’s the perfect place to bounce ideas, to see what might work.” “[AEW] has been a great support group for professional women,” says Millie Bingham, who joined AEW in the ’80s and served as president for several years. “In the ’80s, it was hard to climb the corporate ladder. But we supported each other and made headway in the corporate world!”

“The professional landscape has changed 100% for women since the ’80s,” agrees Judge Tanner. “I think I can speak for many women out there who know exactly what it feels like to be the only woman at the table. We have proven that we’re not just another pretty face but that behind that face – and behind that sometimes-forced smile – is a very active brain. I would like to see more of these pretty, active and working brains at the tables.”

Shifting Landscapes “The opportunities for women to be selected for professional positions of all kinds has flourished [in recent years], not only in

Amarillo, but statewide and nationally,” says Vicki Covey, an AEW member who has served as Deputy City Manager and head of Amarillo’s Community Development and Housing programs. “Women have had the opportunity to be elected to local, county and national positions.”

“The thing about Amarillo is, it has this wonderful network of strong women that has been a huge part of our history,” says Sally Jennings, who has been a member for two years.

She says she is seeing more and more women entrepreneurs opening their own business and branching out into other nontraditional careers – and she attributes much of local women’s success to the AEW. “They’re all community leaders who are passionate about Amarillo and have worked in front of and behind the scenes to support our community from the arts, education, business development, and numerous nonprofit organizations. We brainstorm and share ideas on what we can do to make Amarillo an even better place.”

Jennings herself is a perfect example of the kind of woman the organization now attracts. She is a member of the Amarillo College Board of Regents, a co-owner and developer of the historic Firestone Downtown Amarillo Apartments, and a realtor with Realty Central Services. Jennings also serves as a member of the Amarillo Civil Service Commission and an active angel investor, coach, mentor and business strategist for medical, high-tech and environmental startups.

Beth Duke, in turn, provides an example of how members of Amarillo Executive Women have grown in prominence over the years. Since that initial dinner in 1986, Duke has risen from her position as an editor at the Amarillo Globe-News to become the executive director of Center City of Amarillo, and one of the most respected – and revered – figures in the Texas Panhandle. “When Amarillo Executive Women started,” notes Duke, “few women served as elected or appointed officials.

Today, we have our second woman mayor and a majority female city council. Amarillo has made great strides in getting more diversity on city advisory committees. Women hold highranking positions in Amarillo industries ranging from defense and banking to real estate and nonprofit management.”

“We’re seeing more women in higher positions in the workplace, as well as opening their own businesses,” adds Ellis, who says she identifies strongly with female entrepreneurs. “It’s encouraging we have many female-run businesses in a town our size. I’m also impressed to see a number of women serving Amarillo as police officers … I hope our younger generations of women will seek and enjoy more opportunities and choices because these women have paved the way.”

Denise Blanchard

Cari Good

The Future Is Female So after a third of a century of success, what’s next for the women of Amarillo? “Women lead very complex lives due to all the roles we have: family, friends, our businesses, community needs, and all the issues that come with that,” says Laura Street, who joined Amarillo Executive Women 12 years ago. “We need to continue to network throughout our community to develop relationships and collaborations with all businesses, and to ensure connections. In particular, women are best served by mentorships and support from other women who share the same challenges in business and life.”

Vicki Covey agrees. “The future for women in Amarillo is very bright. We can do whatever it is we aspire to do.”

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Marjorie Hagan Ellis

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still a few dinosaurs who are intimidated by successful women, but they aren’t part of my circle.”

Adair Buckner says she’s thrilled with the strides Amarillo women have been made in the past several years. “I love that we have at least one, if not several, women on the Amarillo College Board of Regents, the AISD Board, the CISD Board, a number of women judges on the bench and heading major departments in the city, county, university and school districts. [And] I’m so thrilled at the number of businesses that are owned, headed or managed by women in insurance, finance, law firms, food service, real estate, and every other conceivable business.”

However, adds Buckner, “I wish more of the major corporations had women at the top of their leadership.

This is our biggest hurdle still in Amarillo, I feel.”

Buckner says she believes Amarillo could be more proactive in seeking out women for leadership positions “and promoting them up the ladder in organizations.”

Denise Blanchard says she’d like to see more “Amarillo girls” return to the city to pursue their professional careers after college. “Too many move away to attend college, and then look elsewhere in pursuit of their goals. Amarillo is a wholesome place to have a career, raise a family, volunteer in the community and not spend hours commuting to work.”

“Women have made tremendous strides in the workforce,” says Good. “We now have women in leadership roles in our local government, in education, and many women entrepreneurs – some in the AEW – across the city. [But] I would like to see more women discover their God-given gifts, be everything God has called them to be, and as that happens, they will naturally fill leadership roles in the community.”

Street says she would like to see Amarillo’s women become more engaged with each other. “Groups like the AEW create support and positive discourse,” she says. “I feel very strongly that those of us who have been in business and leadership positions must mentor those who are still trying to find their place in our society.”

Duke concurs, insisting there’s much more to be done. “We still need more civic involvement from men and women who will give their time to serve on boards and committees. Someday in the future, women will have more seats at the decision-making tables. One day, we won’t have any more ‘firsts’ for women to achieve.”

“I would like to see women in Amarillo take on the same motto my Mother taught me,” says Bingham. “You can be anything you set your mind to – work hard and achieve your goals. Don’t ever give up!”

Perhaps Cari Good most perfectly sums up the strength of Amarillo Executive Women: “Women supporting women is powerful!”

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Someday in the future, women will have more seats at the decision-making tables. One day, we won’t have any more ‘firsts’ for women to achieve!”

– Beth Duke

Sally Jennings

Rosemartha Cates

Remembering “The Duchess”: Melissa Dora Oliver-Eakle While Amarillo Executive Women has done a great deal to promote workplace equality in the Panhandle, they certainly weren’t the first Amarillo women to smash glass ceilings. In fact, only a couple of decades after the city was founded, one savvy businesswoman set a high standard for Amarillo women to come.

In the West Texas of the 1920s – a world where women were rarely taken seriously in business – “The Duchess” was resigned to signing her official correspondence with her initials, as M.D. Oliver-Eakle, in order to disguise her gender. Nevertheless, through her ambition, her intelligence and her consummate grace, Oliver-Eakle put a permanent stamp on the city – and on the Oliver-Eakle neighborhood, which still bears her name.

But perhaps her most stunning accomplishment was serving as the driving force behind the completion of Amarillo’s first skyscraper, the Barfield Building. Today, the Barfield is undergoing a magnificent renovation, soon to become Amarillo’s first boutique hotel. But, to many Amarilloans, the building remains an enduring tribute to what a single woman managed to achieve in the heart of Cowboy Country.

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Feature

Dog Days Are Over

The Street Dog Coalition gives aid to homeless pets

PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON

Volunteers treat local pets in the parking lot of Faith City Mission.

by Jonathan Baker

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n a Tuesday afternoon this month, if you happen to be downtown, don’t be surprised to see homeless folks gathered with their furry friends, eagerly awaiting free veterinary care. The local chapter of the Street Dog Coalition will hold its third clinic on Aug. 13, in the parking lot of Faith City Mission, and the effort has already been a resounding success. In fact, during a previous clinic, Amarillo set a record for the number of animals treated, outpacing much larger operations in cities like Los Angeles and New York City.

A Fur-Brained Idea

For the past two years, Kim Nethery has been departing from Canyon, leaving her husband, Zach – who serves as a police officer at West Texas A&M University – for months at a time to study veterinary medicine eight hours away at Colorado State. Not long after she began her veterinary studies, Nethery began volunteering with the original Street Dog Coalition – and soon realized that Amarillo could benefit from the service.

Dr. John Geller, the coalition’s founder, holds weekly clinics in Fort Collins, Colorado, and Nethery began helping out almost weekly, during breaks between classes. “I loved it,” she explains. “I really like Dr. Geller and the Street Dog Coalition – and they were looking to expand to other cities.” Nethery decided to bring the program to Amarillo.

There was only one problem: Nethery isn’t a vet, and the local Street Dog Coalition team would need a leader. So Nethery turned to a respected local veterinarian, Dr. Pat Chase, for help. “She happens to be my mother,” says Nethery with a laugh. So it was that, when Nethery told Geller she wanted to start a team in Amarillo after she

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graduated, he replied simply, “You don’t have to wait. Your mom can be the team lead.”

“I felt maternal pride that Kim had gotten involved with Street Dog while she was up in Fort Collins,” recalls Dr. Chase. “And that she wanted to take on opening a chapter in Amarillo. I thought the idea was a really cool one, since help for the homeless is really needed in Amarillo. All anyone has to do to realize the need is to drive with open eyes around downtown Amarillo.”

But no one was quite prepared for how successful the Amarillo popup clinics would be. Dr. Geller believes the high numbers at Amarillo’s clinics are just further proof of the need for the SDC’s services. “The rising interest and attendance at the Amarillo street clinics points to the increasing number of pet owners who can’t afford veterinary care during challenging economic times,” he says. “Using entirely volunteer veterinary teams, we’re able to provide free care to those without any means to pay for it.”

This fall, Kim Nethery will begin her third year of vet school, when she will begin focusing on small animal care. Nethery eventually plans to settle into practice in Amarillo or Canyon upon graduation.

The aspiring vet was careful to note that the Street Dog Coalition is a separate venture from her mother’s regular practice, as well as her own future practice.

Going forward, the SDC will only host their clinics during the warmer months. “They have to be done outside,” says Nethery.

“Because pets aren’t allowed in most homeless shelters. So we’ll do it every other month, during the warm months.” Nethery says the August clinic may be the final event of 2019. “Then we’ll start them up again next spring.”

“There’s a definite learning curve,” says Chase. “We learned some

things from our first event that helped us to run the second event more efficiently, and we learned some things at the second event that we will incorporate into [the August] event. [But] we saw repeat people at our second event, people who brought their puppies back for another vaccination, just like we told them to do. It was gratifying to see that they listened to us and it was fun to see how much the puppies had grown and the smiles on the faces of the owners when we exclaimed, ‘Look how much he/she has grown!’”

A Community Effort

In May of 2015, the Street Dog Coalition was formed when a team of five veterinarians, four veterinary technicians, three veterinary students and several dedicated volunteers took to the streets of Fort Collins, in hopes of healing the pets of local homeless citizens. Four years later, the SDC has expanded exponentially, vaccinating and providing heartworm and deworming services, as well as treatment for common maladies, to the pets of homeless people nationwide.

The group remains a coalition in the truest sense of the word: a concerted effort among volunteers, veterinarians, sponsors, donors, allies and advocates.

“I’m doing this with a lot of help,” says Nethery, who attributes much of the success of the previous clinics to Faith City Mission, who worked hard to get the word out to the local homeless community.

When Nethery approached Raymond Gonzalez, Faith City’s director of outreach, and told him the Street Dog Coalition needed a place to host their clinics, she hoped she’d found the right voice for the SDC’s project. “We didn’t want to broadcast citywide,” says Nethery. “It’s not for the whole city. It’s just for homeless people.”

In turn, Gonzalez and his staff leapt into action. “They’ve done a great

job,” says Nethery. “As far as I could tell, at the last clinic, there were at least two people who were giving rides to our clinic from the tent city.”

“Watching our homeless guests bring their pets to the mission to be vaccinated and given a checkup was one of the most heartfelt moments I have witnessed,” Gonzalez says. “The Street Dog Coalition is making a difference.”

And Faith City did all of this purely as an act of goodwill – without dipping into their own donor funds. “The coalition has served 80 dogs of all sizes and breeds,” notes Gonzalez, clearly impressed. “And two cats!”

“We’ve had a great response to the two events that we’ve had,” says Chase. “The logistics of getting everything worked out so that the events run as smoothly as possible has been a bit of a challenge, but Kim has done a great job with that. Her experience with the events in Colorado has been an asset.”

Fueled by Goodwill

The Street Dog Coalition itself is staffed completely through volunteers. The organization has its own funding, through private donations and corporate sponsors, which pays for all supplies and medications. Nevertheless, the operation still needs continual help, both through funding and volunteer work. “Our main expense by far,” notes Dr. Geller, “is medical supplies.” Geller says any donations made through the Amarillo team can be designated for use in the local area. Such donations would allow the local Street Dog Coalition to expand the scope of its care to include free spay and neuter surgeries, for example.

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Spaying the Strays

t’s no secret that Amarillo has a rampant stray pet population. But in recent years there have been few options for responsible and caring citizens who want to help spay and neuter local strays – short of paying hundreds of dollars out of their own pockets.

That’s about to change.

This month, a new clinic will open in Amarillo. The P.E.T.S. Clinic, located at 2500 SW Sixth Ave. (just east of Georgia), will provide lowcost spaying and neutering to the citizens of the Panhandle, as well as vaccinations, deworming, microchipping, wellness exams and other services. The clinic’s aim is to diminish the area’s stray population, while lowering rates of intake and euthanasia at local shelters. To date, the two other P.E.T.S. clinics (in Wichita Falls and Graham) have made more than 55,000 spay and neuter procedures possible.

Dacia Anderson, executive director of Amarillo’s new P.E.T.S. Clinic, says she’s thrilled with the amount of support the clinic has already seen.

“We received a watershed grant for our equipment. I can’t even tell you how great our equipment is. It’s beyond anything I ever imagined.

We have really nice spay and neuter equipment, state of the art. Just incredible. Very safe, very clean.”

Best of all, the clinic’s services aren’t income prohibitive. “No matter what you make,” says Anderson, “you can come in and get our services.

And every dollar you spend stays in our community and will go toward us doing more.”

“It’s going to be real low cost,” says Kim Nethery of the Street Dog Coalition. “Like, amazingly low cost. And it is going to be fantastic.”

The P.E.T.S. Clinic kicked off its operations by performing 80 surgeries for the local humane society. “Just to get us into a rhythm, before we opened the floodgates to the public,” Anderson says with a laugh.

Beginning this month, the clinic will perform wellness services Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. “You can just walk in,” says Anderson. “You won’t need an appointment for vaccines, microchips, and all of that good stuff.” Clients will, however, need to make an appointment for spaying and neutering services.

Anderson says the clinic is also working with the city to offer TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) services, a method where citizens trap and bring in feral cats for neutering, before releasing them back into the city.

Over time, TNR practices are extremely successful in limiting stray populations – and therefore reducing the number of cats that starve on the streets or die in shelters. “We’re trying to make sure we follow city ordinances, so we can do that. We’re very much interested in TNR. And we’re hoping to get some donations through our rescue partnerships, just to help [the people who are doing TNR] out. Because a lot of those people are overwhelmed.”

Anderson noted that the P.E.T.S. Clinic is not meant to replace people’s regular vet services. Instead, the clinic’s mission is to alleviate the city’s stray problem and limit euthanasia in local shelters, while providing afforable pet care to low-income residents.

The clinic is completely independent from the other two P.E.T.S. Clinics. That means the money comes from Amarillo, and the donated money stays in Amarillo. The clinic is fully funded through grants and donations, and receives no money from state or federal sources. “We’ve had some really generous people here in Amarillo, who were ready to see this happen,” says Anderson.

You can find more information on the new Amarillo P.E.T.S. Clinic – and learn how to donate – at www.petsclinic.org.

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operations until every homeless pet in the region is happy and healthy. “We hope to expand the number of teams we have,” says Dr. Geller, “so that any homeless or near-homeless pet owners in any city in the region will have access to care.”

Chase agrees. “The biggest challenges so far have been having enough volunteers to keep the events running smoothly, and the weather. Hopefully the challenge of having enough volunteers will be rectified as the public is made aware of our need. The challenge of the weather is a bigger problem. Faith City Mission has been fantastic with allowing us to use their parking lot, but it would be great if we could find somewhere that is more protected from the elements. In the spring/summer, we need shade for the animals, because dogs and cats cannot sweat like people can, so they are more susceptible to the heat – they get really hot while standing on asphalt out there in the sun. In the colder weather, we’ll need protection from the wind, so it would be ideal if we could find a way to hold the events indoors.

“My favorite part has been seeing the genuine appreciation for what we’re doing that the pet owners have shown us,” adds Chase. “All owners have waited patiently, there have been no short tempers, no profanity, and every one of them has said, ‘Thank you!’ You realize that they’re a community when you watch them greet and interact with each other. Seeing the joy that the pets give to these people, who have next to nothing else in their lives, is humbling.”

Those who would like to volunteer at the Amarillo Street Dog Coalition clinics should email amarillo@thestreetdogcoalition. com for more information.

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In 1982, Spearman native Dallas Haner earned the nation’s best score on the ASE certification test for master mechanics, and has been awarded the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Mechanic of the Year Trophy.

Nearly four decades later, he’s still working on cars and trucks as the not-so-quite-retired expert-in-residence at Route 66 Vintage Autohaus, a mecca for car lovers in the Amarillo and Panhandle region. This business is far more than a luxury garage for classic and exotic cars. At any one time, 20 to 30 automobiles may be in process at the Autohaus’s Service Department, ranging from vintage to muscle to exotics.

In other words, this is Haner’s dream job. “It’s always come natural to me,” he says. For him, maintaining cars is almost a spiritual process. “I pray for wisdom I need to get my job done every day, and work as if my wife and children are going to be riding in that car.” Before they were computerized, Dallas used to bring home automotive service manuals to read in the evenings.

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“It’s just incredible,” Farmer says. Under his oversight, one technician rebuilds a Porsche motor. Another is refurbishing the vinyl top on a Dodge Charger RT. “It’s something different every day,” says Farmer, who built his career at more traditional Amarillo garages like the Sears Automotive Center and a Firestone location. “These guys love that it’s not the same Honda or Toyota that they’re working on every day. It’s always something different so it keeps us all on our toes.”

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Sweet and Easy “I

n August, no one wants to turn on their oven and burn up for the sake of dessert,” says Shaniece Anderson, proprietor of The Eatery on Route 66. That’s why she loves cool, refreshing no-bake dessert options in the heat of summer. It helps that they’re also easy to make. “It’s not a higheffort thing, but people think it is. People are always impressed.”

With that in mind, we asked Anderson to impress us with three of her favorite no-bake recipes. Her white chocolate-coconut no-bake cookie is a personal favorite. “That’s my treat. I’ve always loved white chocolate and coconut together,” she says.

The lemon-cream freezer box cake deliciously combines layers of Oreo cookies and whipped cream with lemon curd. And the strawberry-cheesecake shots are a favorite within her own family.

“My son doesn’t like sweets at all, but he was hoarding these” last time she prepared them, Anderson says. “They come together very quickly.”

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Easy Lemon Cream Icebox Cake

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Strawberry Lime Cheesecake Shots

The Recipes Easy Lemon Cream Icebox Cake 4 cups heavy whipping cream ½ cup sugar 2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract About 42 Golden Oreo cookies 1 cup lemon curd (homemade or store bought is fine) With stand or hand mixer, cream together cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Slowly add heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form. Spread thin layer of whipped cream on bottom of 8-inch springform pan. Cover whipped cream with single layer of Oreo cookies (it takes around 14).

Spread half the lemon curd on top of Oreos and cover with more whipped cream. Repeat this process a second time, and then cover with one more layer of cookies and whipped cream. Cover and freeze at least 6 hours or overnight. Refrigerate and reserve remaining whipped cream. Remove icebox cake from pan and cover with remaining whipped cream. Garnish with lemon. Cut while frozen and serve at room temperature.

Tip: Put mixing bowl in freezer for a few minutes before whipping cream for a more stable whipped cream.

Coconut White Chocolate No-Bake Cookies ¾ cup whole milk ¾ cup melted butter 3 cups sugar ½ cup white chocolate chips 1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups peanut butter 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut 4 ½ cups quick cooking oatmeal ½ cup white chocolate chips for drizzle (optional) Combine milk, melted butter, sugar and white chocolate chips in saucepan over medium heat. Bring to boil. Remove pan from heat and stir in salt and peanut butter. Fold in shredded coconut and oatmeal. Continue folding until mixture begins to cool and thicken.

Drop rounded spoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined cookie sheet, and allow to cool until firm enough to lift off sheet. Heat white chocolate chips in microwave at 30-second intervals until melted.

Pour into plastic baggie; cut off corner to drizzle on cookies.

Tip: The cookies will hold shape better if the dough cools a bit before scooping it onto a sheet.

Makes 1 (8-inch) cake; 8 servings Makes about 30 cookies

Strawberry Lime Cheesecake Shots 4 to 5 graham crackers, crushed 2 tablespoons brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup plus ¾ cup heavy whipping cream ½ cup granulated sugar 8 ounces cream cheese 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon lime juice 1 ½ cups frozen strawberries, sliced Lime slices for garnish (optional) 24 shot glasses To make strawberry lime topping, combine frozen strawberries with ¼ cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons lime juice and a splash of water in medium saucepan. Cook over low heat until mixture begins to thicken. Set aside and allow to cool completely before topping cheesecake. Combine graham crackers, brown sugar and melted butter. Divide evenly and press into bottom of each shot glass. Whip ¾ cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Set aside. Combine 3 tablespoons granulated sugar and cream cheese. Whip with hand or stand mixer until completely smooth (absolutely no lumps). Mix in sour cream, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lime juice and powdered sugar. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Mix just until it comes together. Spoon cheesecake mixture into shot glasses, leaving room at top. Top with strawberry lime topping.

Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Whip together remaining granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Spoon or pipe whipped cream onto cheesecake. Garnish with lime.

Tip: This recipe can be doubled to fit a 9-inch pie pan or tripled for a 9-inch springform pan. Increase refrigeration time to 3 hours.

Makes 24 cheesecake shots

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Meet the Cook Shaniece Anderson of The Eatery on Route 66

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e had all kinds of big dreams together when we were kids,” says Shaniece Anderson about her best friend, Mykel Frosch. The two used to dream of being in a rock band, traveling the world, or opening a restaurant together. They may not have become famous musicians, but The Eatery on Route 66 is proof that some dreams do come true.

Anderson and Frosch met during their freshman year at Caprock High School and have been friends since both were 14 years old. Anderson had grown up in her family’s kitchen and loved to bake. “Anytime there was a special occasion, I always wanted to make something sweet. I went from baking things for fun and handing them out to my friends to getting my first real job in a bakery,” she says.

After graduating from Caprock, the two found themselves working together on multiple occasions. Both were employed by Smokey Joe’s, another Sixth Street fixture.

Both ended up on staff at Scratch Made Bakery, and then both were hired by Tanner and Karolina Exposito when the restaurateurs opened Silver Fork Cafe & Bakery on Sixth.

Upon the Expositos’ decision to close Silver Fork in 2018, the two friends saw the opportunity they’d been dreaming about for more than a decade. Frosch and Anderson took over the space at 3208 SW Sixth Ave., and opened The Eatery last summer. “We came in mostly prepared,” Anderson says. “But we knew it was going to take a lot of work.”

Now open Monday through Saturday, The Eatery has developed a reputation for its lunchtime sandwiches, soups and salads. A year into the business, Frosch decided to bow out of the restaurant and Anderson is taking over The Eatery as its sole proprietor. She’s not daunted by the challenge of a shift in ownership. “It’s definitely a transitional period but I’m always growing, always evolving and trying to learn new things,” she says. One of those new things was the addition of homemade ice cream to the summer menu.

And with school starting, a few fall menu additions are right around the corner. “We’ll be rolling out our fall desserts and some apple tarts soon, plus some back-to-school cookies,” says Anderson.

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¡Tequila!

abriel and Donna Medrano at Vaquero Tacos and Tequila, located at 2300 Bell St., are passionate about tequila. As a first step, they want to reeducate their customers about the drink. “A lot of people, when they hear of tequila, think back to college or their younger drinking days when they were taking shots,” Donna says. “Tequila is really meant to be sipped.” A plant-based beverage distilled from the blue agave native to Mexico, tequila has a truly unique flavor.

With that in mind, we asked these veteran restaurateurs

to share a few of their favorite infused tequilas. “It’s really fun to play with different flavors you can add into tequila,” Gabriel says. “It gives you another little hint of flavor. If you are taking shots, it’s just a little more playful.” The coffeeinfused tequila is particularly noteworthy, especially for coffee fans. The taste is strong but finishes very smooth.

The duo also shared a delicious recipe for Tequi-Lime Pie, which enhances a traditional key lime pie with the flavor of tequila. “It’s very refreshing,” says Donna. “It’s almost like having a margarita as a pie.” We’ll drink to that.

RECIPES COURTESY OF GABRIEL AND DONNA MEDRANO, VAQUERO TACOS AND TEQUILA PHOTOS BY SHANNON RICHARDSON

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The Recipes Jalapeño Tequila Aioli This tangy spiked mayonnaise-based aioli is a great condiment for summer cookouts.

1 cup mayonnaise ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon lime zest 2 ounces jalapeño-infused tequila 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 garlic clove, minced

Tequi-Lime Pie Recipe courtesy of Alina Bannavong, @alina_b_pastries Graham cracker crumb pie crust (store-bought or homemade) (3) 14-ounce cans sweetened condensed milk 5 large egg yolks 1 cup fresh key lime juice ½ cup 100% agave blanco/silver tequila Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl add sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks. Whisk to combine until smooth. Gradually whisk in lime juice and tequila until well blended. Pour mixture into pie crust. Bake at 350 degrees for about 25 minutes, until edges are set. Cool to room temperature on wire cooling rack. Once cool, cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve chilled.

Top with whipped cream, lime slices or lime zest, if desired.

Makes 1 pie, about 8 servings

In small bowl, combine and whisk together all ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use. Great on burgers and as a dip, or try it with our roasted Mexican street corn (elote) recipe for a little kick.

Makes 1 cup

Roasted Mexican Street Corn (Elote) The perfect smoky, sweet and salty summer snack or side to any al fresco dining 4 to 6 ears of corn (unshucked) 8 tablespoons jalapeño tequila aioli 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan 6 teaspoons red chili powder 1 cup cilantro, chopped (optional) 10 to 12 lime wedges Heat grill to high. Place unshucked corn on grill. Roast until husks are charred and corn is cooked, about 15 to 25 minutes. Turn corn occasionally to roast evenly. Transfer roasted corn to a tray. Let cooked corn cool enough to handle. To serve, peel back husk to use as a holder and eat on the cob. Brush corn with butter, then slather with jalapeño tequila aioli. Holding corn over a plate, sprinkle grated Parmesan on aioli-buttered corn until all sides are lightly coated. Sprinkle corn with chili powder. Generously garnish with cilantro (optional). Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the corn with every bite.

Makes 4 to 6 servings

Infused Tequilas Jalapeño Give your metabolism a boost and your drinks a kick with this easy infused tequila.

3 to 4 jalapeño peppers 1 bottle 100% agave tequila Slice jalapeños lengthwise into quarters.

Add jalapeño slices to bottle of tequila.

Infuse for at least 2 days. Use the jalapeñoinfused tequila in a Mexican Mule for a spicy twist. Keeps for 6 to 8 months.

Apple Pie A must-make infusion with fresh apples and warm spices, it brings the delicious flavors of an apple pie to a cozy tequila sip.

3 to 4 Granny Smith apples, sliced 2 cinnamon sticks 1 clove 1 ounce agave nectar 1 bottle 100% agave tequila Add all ingredients and entire bottle of tequila to medium saucepan. Bring to simmer on medium-low heat. Keep on low simmer for 15 minutes. Let cool completely (at least 2 hours). Pour mixture – including apple slices, cinnamon sticks and clove – into glass container with tight lid. Best sipped in a sugarrimmed glass. Keeps for 6 to 8 months.

Coffee Infused Tequila infused with coffee is a caffeine and spirit drink in one. It’s the perfect sip at the end of a workday and a little caffeine to keep you going when it’s a busy night. ¼ cup fresh ground coffee 1 ounce agave nectar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 bottle 100% agave tequila Combine all ingredients in glass container with tight lid. Infuse for 3 days. Strain with cheese cloth into glass serving bottle or glass container with lid. Can be enjoyed chilled. Keeps for 6 months.

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Meet the Cooks Gabriel and Donna Medrano of Vaquero Tacos and Tequila

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e opened our restaurant because Gabriel and I love tacos,” says Donna Medrano of Vaquero Tacos and Tequila, which recently took over the space formerly occupied by King and I near Bell and I-40. “When we travel, we usually try to find a good taco dive. We have a passion for food and we want to share good, clean from-scratch cooking with people.”

The couple already has decades of experience in the restaurant world. Gabriel owned Vaquero Burrito Stop and Diner at Third and Ross for 20 years. Beyond that, his family in Hereford owns and operates C. Ramirez and Sons, a manufacturer of corn tortillas, flour tortillas, chips, salsas and other standards in the Mexican food and Tex-Mex markets. “My dad is a rancher and I grew up around him and his buddies grilling different meats and having the stoneground tortillas provided from the factory,” he says. “It’s those times when you’re a child and can look back on it and remember how great the food tasted. I want to provide that for people in our restaurant.”

Donna also hails from a family in the restaurant industry.

She owned Sweet Box Desserts, a dessert studio, with her sister, Alina Bannavong.

When the opportunity to open a restaurant on Amarillo’s west side came about, the couple jumped at the chance. “We wanted to introduce something that we all really enjoy, which is tacos and tequila,” Gabriel says. He had a local fabrication company build him an 8-foot wood-fired grill, and bought a stone corn grinder and tortilla machine from Mexico. “We buy our corn locally,” he says. “I cook it and grind it up in the stone grinder, which makes the masa for the tortillas. Then all our corn products are made from that 100% stoneground corn.”

As for the tequila half of the restaurant’s name, Donna takes credit for that. “I am allergic to alcohol so I don’t drink,” she says.

“But being the tequila connoisseur my husband is, he made me try a shot of tequila as a cold remedy one evening. Turned out I can drink tequila without breaking out in hives. It is the one spirit we can sip and enjoy together.” She credits tequila’s agave base as being a reason she can drink it.

Obviously, tequila pairs well with Mexican food, and that made the tacos-and-tequila concept a natural one. “It’s a good complement to these flavors, especially margaritas,” Donna says.

That’s why she and Gabriel have been introducing infused tequilas – like those highlighted in this issue – to their regulars.

The Tequi-Lime Pie recipe also shows its possibilities as a surprising, less conventional ingredient across the food spectrum.

“You can take [tequila] farther. A little splash can add a kick, from to a marinade to a sauce to dressings to desserts.”

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“Gold Cup” by Buck Taylor

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“America’s Horse in Art”

he yearly art show at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum features works from renowned artists worldwide.

“America’s Horse in Art” returns this month, with an opening reception for the exhibit on Aug. 18. The exhibit runs through Oct. 12.

This year’s “America’s Horse in Art” signature artist is Buck Taylor, of Marrero, Louisiana. A television and movie actor, Taylor is also a famed artist. His artwork will become the visual representation of this year’s show, and will be featured in AQHA’s marketing materials and available for purchase as a print.

Proceeds from the sale of the art go to the Hall of Fame to support its efforts to preserve the history of the American Quarter Horse.

American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum 2601 I-40 East, 376.5181 aqha.com Opening reception, Aug. 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m.; exhibit open Aug. 17-Oct. 12.

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PAW PATROL LIVE! “THE GREAT PIRATE ADVENTURE”

Dinner at 6 p.m.; show at 8:30 p.m. Show runs every Tuesday through Sunday through Aug. 17. Palo Duro Canyon State Park Pioneer Amphitheatre, 11450 Park Road 5, 655.2181

AUG. 2 FINAL FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

5-9 p.m. Arts in the Sunset, 3701 Plains Blvd., 310.2600

AUG. 5 “ESCAPE REALITY”

7 p.m. Featuring illusionists Garry and Janine Carson. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

AUG. 10 CLINT BLACK’S STILL KILLIN TIME 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR

7:30 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

AUG. 16 BOBBY BONES & THE RAGING IDIOTS

8 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

Benefits & Fundraisers

AUG. 2 HEART GLO FAMILY WALK & RUN

8-11 p.m. Funds will benefit Mended Little Hearts of Amarillo. John Stiff Memorial Park, 4800 Bell St., 378.3036

AUG. 9-10 JANICE’S FRIENDS BENEFIT CONCERT

7:30-9:30 p.m. Amarillo College Concert Hall, West 22nd Avenue, 371.5000

AUG. 10 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 17TH ANNUAL SPORTING CLAYS CLASSIC 8 a.m. Target practice shooting and games.

Hosted by Golden Spread Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Camp Don Harrington, 15427 FM Highway 1541, 358.6500

AUG. 23 OUR CHILDREN’S BLESSING SHOOT OUT

AUG. 18

1-10 p.m. River Breaks Ranch, 7802 Durrett Drive, 683.6842

“AMERICA’S HORSE IN ART” OPENING RECEPTION

MISSION 2540 TOURNAMENT

6:30-8:30 p.m. American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum, 2601 I-40 East, 376.5181

AUG. 30 PAW PATROL LIVE! “THE GREAT PIRATE ADVENTURE”

6 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

PEACE AND LOVE TOUR CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE WOODSTOCK ERA

7 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Auditorium, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

1 p.m. Comanche Trail Golf Complex, 4200 S. Grand St., 378.4281

SECOND ANNUAL SLAM ZONE GOLF TOURNAMENT

2 p.m. Ross Rogers Golf Course, 722 NW 24th Ave., 206.3307

AUG. 24 MARCH OF DIMES/BRANDY LEE LEARD MEMORIAL TOURNAMENT 7:45 a.m. Comanche Trail Golf Complex, 4200 S. Grand St., 378.4281

HEAL THE CITY TOURNAMENT 8 a.m. Ross Rogers Golf Complex, 722 NW 24th Ave., 378.3086

FRIENDS OF THE NRA BANQUET/AUCTION 5-11 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex Heritage Room, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

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16TH ANNUAL SANTA IN THE SUMMER, “IT’S ALL ABOUT CHRISTMAS”

7-11 p.m. Live music by Old Dog Tray, will activities, food, and live and silent auctions. All proceeds will benefit the Eveline Rivers Christmas Project. Eveline Rivers Project, 314 S. Jefferson St., 372.3985

AUG. 25 FIFTH ANNUAL RACE 4 RECOVERY 5K RUN AND 1-MILE WALK 8:30 a.m. All proceeds will benefit Patsy’s Place Transitional Home. Thompson Park, 2401 Dumas Drive, 358.7803

AUG. 31 ADVO EIGHTH ANNUAL HORNS & HEELS TEAM ROPING 8 a.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767

11TH ANNUAL CRIME STOPPERS CAR SHOW

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

Music

AUG. 1 FRANK DEMOS

6 p.m. Joe Taco Canyon, 502 15th St., 452.8226

MUSIC IN THE GARDENS: DUSKJACKET 8 p.m. Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive, 352.6513

AUG. 2 AARON WATSON WITH NED LEDOUX 6 p.m. Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive, 556.4456

AUSTIN BRAZILLE

7 p.m. Copper Fire, 2800 Civic Circle, Suite 500, 803.9432

MADISONS

8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

THE MAG SEVEN

9:30 p.m. The 806, 2812 SW Sixth Ave., 322.1806

AUG. 3 EAGLES TRIBUTE NIGHT

6 p.m. Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive, 556.4456

AUG. 4 JONATHON GUIDI

11 a.m. Copper Fire, 2800 Civic Circle, Suite 500, 803.9432

AUG. 5 YELLOW CITY SOUNDS LIVE: MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY 7-9 p.m. Hosted by Panhandle PBS. 2408 S. Jackson St., 371.5222

AUG. 6 STARLIGHT THEATER: WIND DIE DOWN 7-9 p.m. Sam Houston Park, 4101 Line Ave., 368.3036

AUG. 7 HIGH NOON ON THE SQUARE: INSUFFICIENT FUNDS

12-1 p.m. Free concert series with an $8 lunch sponsored by Underwood Law Firm and catered

by Joe Taco. Potter County Courthouse lawn, 501 S. Fillmore St., 372.6744

AUG. 8 MUSIC IN THE GARDENS: TENNESSEE TUCKNESS

8 p.m. Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive, 352.6513

AUG. 9 CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVIVAL TRIBUTE NIGHT 6 p.m. Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive, 556.4456

SCOTT ELLISON

8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

JOSH BURNETT BAND

8:30 p.m. Moe Dogs Grill, 3515 SW Sixth Ave., 681.1933

BROKEN ECHO

10 p.m. Whiskey River, 4001 SW 51st Ave., 367.6163

AUG. 10 AWOL TOUR

8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

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AUG. 11 COLOURS OF MONOCHROME

8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

AUG. 13 STARLIGHT THEATER: BUSTER BLEDSOE

7-9 p.m. Sam Houston Park, 4101 Line Ave., 368.3036

AUG. 14 FRANK DEMOS

6 p.m. Joe Taco Canyon, 502 15th St., 452.8226

MONARCH BAND

7-10 p.m. Teddy Jack’s Armadillo Grill, 5080 S. Coulter St., 322.0113

POLLY O’KEARY AND THE RHYTHM METHOD

8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

AUG. 15 THE SUN MACHINE

8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

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AUG. 20 STARLIGHT THEATER: INSUFFICIENT FUNDS

7-9 p.m. Sam Houston Park, 4101 Line Ave., 368.3036

AUG. 23 PARKER MCCOLLUM

6 p.m. Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive, 556.4456

TANNER LANE

6-9 p.m. MJ’s Saloon and Grill, 3705 Olsen Blvd., 398.0634

AUG. 24 RODNEY CROWELL

7 p.m. Hoot’s Pub, 2424 Hobbs Road, 356.7548

AUG. 25 RANDY OLINGER

9:30 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

AUG. 27 STILLHOUSE JUNKIES

HILLARY MARIE

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7 p.m. Copper Fire, 2800 Civic Circle, Suite 500, 803.9432

DJ FRENZY

8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

AUG. 17 GEORGE STRAIT TRIBUTE NIGHT

6 p.m. Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive, 556.4456

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7:30 p.m. The Drunken Oyster, 7606 SW 45th Ave., Suite 100, 418.6668

WILLIAM CLARK GREEN WITH THIEVING BIRDS 6 p.m. Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive, 556.4456

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MONARCH BAND

8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

A SPECIAL CASE

8 p.m. Leftwoods, 2511 SW Sixth Ave., 367.9840

RAGLAND

9:30 p.m. The Golden Light Cantina, 2906 SW Sixth Ave., 374.9237

AUG. 31 TRAVIS TRITT

6 p.m. Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive, 556.4456

TANNER LANE

7-10 p.m. The Handle Bar and Grill, 3514 SW Sixth Ave., 803.9538

Special Events

SATURDAYS IN AUGUST AMARILLO COMMUNITY MARKET 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 1000 S. Polk St., 335.6360

AUG. 1 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Hosted by Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains. Honoring Jean Huguley, Charlotte Rhodes, Cindi Wynia, Pam Doughery and William McCarty. Polk Street United Methodist Church, 1401 S. Polk St., 553.3176

WHITE COAT CEREMONY

1:30-3:30 p.m. Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

AUG. 16 WTAMU SUMMER COMMENCEMENT

7 p.m. First United Bank Center, 3301 Fourth Ave., 651.0000

AUG. 17 GARDEN WALK 2019

6:30-8 p.m. Hosted by BSA Hospice of the Southwest. The Amarillo Botanical Gardens, 1400 Streit Drive, 352.6513

AUG. 30 CIVIC CIRCLE BLOCK PARTY

AUG. 3

3-10:30 p.m. Featuring live music from Velvet Funk and Lindsay Lane. 2800 Civic Circle, 803.9382

AMA-CON CONVENTION

11 a.m-7 p.m. Hosted by Friends of the Amarillo Public Library. Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

HEY AMARILLO BEER FEST

Sports & Recreation

AUG. 1-3

5-11:30 p.m. Event will include tastings, food trucks, vendors, and live music from Jake Vernon, Fine & Dandy, and FastLane. Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive, 454.4353

AMARILLO SOD POODLES VS. FRISCO ROUGHRIDERS

DON W. HOUGHTON MEMORIAL POLK STREET CRUISE

AUG. 3

6-9 p.m. Along Polk and Tyler Streets between Fourth and 12th Avenues, 679.9630

AUG. 4 AMA-CON CONVENTION

12-6 p.m. Hosted by Friends of the Amarillo Public Library. Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

AUG. 6 “COUNTRY MUSIC” BY KEN BURNS

6-8 p.m. Held in conjunction with Panhandle PBS. Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum, Hazlewood Lecture Hall, 2503 Fourth Ave., 651.2244, panhandleplains.org

AUG. 11 THE BRIDAL SHOW OF AMARILLO

12-4 p.m. Amarillo Civic Center Complex, 401 S. Buchanan St., 378.3096

7:05 p.m. Hodgetown Ballpark, 715 S. Buchanan St., 803.7762

PANHANDLE TEAM PENNING & SORTING 9 a.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Bill Cody Arena, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767

AUG. 3-4 PANHANDLE CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION

8 a.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Bill Cody Arena, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767

LADIES CITY CHAMPIONSHIP 8 a.m. Ross Rogers Golf Complex, 722 NW 24th Ave., 378.3086

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AUG. 9-11 27TH ANNUAL COORS PARTNERSHIP 8 a.m. Comanche Trail Golf Complex, 4200 S. Grand St., 378.4281

AUG. 10-18 WEST TEXAS CUTTING HORSE FUTURITY 8 a.m. Tri-State Fairgrounds Amarillo National Center, 3301 SE 10th Ave., 376.7767

AUG. 12-15 AMARILLO SOD POODLES VS. MIDLAND ROCKHOUNDS

7:05 p.m. Hodgetown Ballpark, 715 S. Buchanan St., 803.7762

AUG. 16-17 AMARILLO SOD POODLES VS. FRISCO ROUGHRIDERS

7:05 p.m. Hodgetown Ballpark, 715 S. Buchanan St., 803.7762

AUG. 17-18 26TH ANNUAL COORS TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS 8 a.m. Comanche Trail Golf Complex, 4200 S. Grand St., 378.4281

AUG. 18 AMARILLO SOD POODLES VS. FRISCO ROUGHRIDERS

6:05 p.m. Hodgetown Ballpark, 715 S. Buchanan St., 803.7762

AUG. 26-29 AMARILLO SOD POODLES VS. TULSA DRILLERS

7:05 p.m. Hodgetown Ballpark, 715 S. Buchanan St., 803.7762

AUG. 30-31 AMARILLO SOD POODLES VS. NW ARKANSAS NATURALS

7:05 p.m. Hodgetown Ballpark, 715 S. Buchanan St., 803.7762

AMARILLO SOD POODLES VS. FRISCO ROUGHRIDERS

6:05 p.m. Hodgetown Ballpark, 715 S. Buchanan St., 803.7762

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Amarillo National Bank LISA SIMPSON Current position: Assistant Vice President and Trust Officer at Amarillo National Bank; Financial Relationship Manager for Retirement Plan Services Years in business: 11 Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, Lubbock Christian University Business philosophy: One of our mottos at ANB is “Be nice, don’t steal.” That’s a good philosophy for anyone in business! I also think it’s important to get out from behind your desk from time to time. Viewing the world from behind a desk is a terrible idea.

Greatest professional accomplishment: I love every opportunity to meet with our customers to review a retirement plan or strategize for tomorrow. Helping them set goals and empowering them for the future is the greatest feeling in the world!

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Greatest personal accomplishment: Having the opportunity to go to work every day at Amarillo National Bank, where I am encouraged to follow every single one of my dreams: personal, professional and civic.

Community involvement: It’s such a blessing to work for an employer that values volunteering and community like ANB does. Over the years, I’ve been involved with Eveline Rivers Christmas Project, Family Support Services, The Junior League of Amarillo, The United Way of Amarillo and Canyon, and the Khiva Shriners.

Interests and hobbies: Family, friends, traveling, shopping, fast cars, and most of all volunteering!

A word of advice: You can’t do a good job if your job is all you do!

Amarillo National Bank 410 S. Taylor St. • 378.8372 anb.com

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The Ruffled Cup and Butterlove Biscuits DEANNA HURT Current position: Owner of The Ruffled Cup and Butterlove Biscuits Years in business: Almost nine for Ruffled Cup; less than a year for Butterlove Education: Bachelor’s degree, West Texas A&M University Claim to fame: Baking sweets and being a savvy businesswoman. I have always shown love with food, so baking for people and coming up with delicious treats comes naturally to me. It’s what makes me happy and fulfilled. I also love to eat them myself!

Business philosophy: I often tell people I’m not in the business of cupcakes and/or biscuits, I’m in the business of people – not just our customers, but the people who work for me. I try my best to treat every team member with respect and fairness. My team members care about what I care about, which is creating a great product and serving it with superior customer service. I tell them I know they will likely move on to other jobs, but when they think back to their time here I hope they tell people it was one of the best jobs they’ve ever had. It’s literally my goal in life.

Greatest professional accomplishment: Expanding from a tiny cupcake shop to a full-service sweet shop and cafe. We started with about 20 cupcake flavors in a 1,200-square-foot space you could barely find on the map! Now, we are in a 5,000-square-foot space with more than 200 cupcake flavors, and also

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Greatest personal accomplishment: Graduating college on time, with honors, with a 2-year-old and another baby on the way! We started our family early, but I didn’t let it stop me from getting my degree.

Community involvement: We donate more than 15,000 cream cheese sugar cookies each year to Amarillo Little Theatre for intermission treats for every performance.

Competitive edge: Social media! Our Facebook page is responsible for a lot of our success. We use this as an outlet to showcase new menu items, contests, giveaways, and promotions. With almost 26,000 Ruffled Cup fans, 1,600 Lubbock Ruffled Cup fans, and 7,500 Butterlove fans, we have a great way to communicate to our audience.

A word of advice: Be good to the people who work for you, and you will always succeed.

The Ruffled Cup 3440 S. Bell St., Suite 100, 318.3961, theruffledcup.com

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FirstBank Southwest TIFFANY SHARPENSTEEN Current position: AVP Branch Manager, Western Banking Center Years in business: 11 Education: I graduated from WTAMU with a Bachelor’s Degree and am currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration.

Claim to fame: Recently, I was named ‘Leader of the Year’ by a group of my peers and fellow leaders in the financial industry. We participated in a leadership development class together over the course of a year. It was an honor to learn from them and even more of an honor that they considered me in such high regard.

Business philosophy: Your comfort zone is a beautiful place, but nothing grows there.

Greatest professional accomplishment: My greatest professional accomplishments stem from the one-on-one experiences I’ve had mentoring staff

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and coworkers. I am blessed to be even the smallest part of their successes.

Greatest personal accomplishment: My marriage – seven years so far.

Frankly, my husband, AJ, is the key to my success and sanity.

Community involvement: I lead a small group at my church, Journey Church, called “Mommy & Me” that serves moms (because #toddlerhood). I have also been involved with Junior Achievement for almost 10 years in different aspects, from classroom teaching to serving on the board of directors.

Competitive edge: I try to surround myself with and hire people that make me better and inspire me. These relationships are essential for self-improvement.

A word of advice: You’re in total control of two things in life: your attitude and your effort. And you don’t have to unscrew someone else’s lightbulb in order for yours to shine!

FirstBank Southwest 4241 SW 45th Ave. • 355.9641 fbsw.com

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FirstBank Southwest MARISOL MARQUEZ Current position: Assistant Vice President, Retirement Plan & Trust Officer Years in business: 19 Education: Eastern New Mexico University Claim to fame: I married a rock star. Just kidding, but he is incredible. He is the hardest working man, both physically and mentally, that I know. He has faced tremendous adversity in life and still risen above to build a successful company.

Larry has the biggest and kindest heart. He never hesitates to help anyone.

Business philosophy: Commitment, honesty and a strong work ethic can’t be replaced.

Greatest professional accomplishment: Having more than just a job, but a career.

Greatest personal accomplishment: I have two: my daughter, Ariel, and my

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son, AJ. They inspire me to be the best I can be.

Community involvement: Committee Chair, KidsFest Executive Committee, a project of America’s Promise, 14 years; Women Bankers Association, served in various officer positions, most recently secretary, member 17 years; member and catechist of St. Joseph Catholic Church Competitive edge: I am not satisfied with just OK. I am always striving to give more than 100%.

A word of advice: A quote by Edmund Lee, “Surround yourself with the dreamers, and the doers, the believers and the thinkers, but most of all, surround yourself with those who see greatness within you, even when you don’t see it yourself.”

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Janey’s at 2500 JANEY MORGAN Current position: President Years in business: 34; established in 1985 Education: Two years of college Claim to fame: Bringing the latest in fashion from the runways of New York to Amarillo.

Business philosophy: “Love what you do; do what you love.”

Greatest professional accomplishment: Growing a business from a small children’s store to the ladies’ and children’s boutique it is today Greatest personal accomplishment: Raising two daughters who are wonderful mothers and business women

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Community involvement: Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure; ADVO; 24 Hours in the Canyon; Harrington Cancer Center; Junior League of Amarillo; Turn Center; many others Competitive edge: Carrying brands that are exclusive to our boutique. For example, we are the only Maison Birks retailer in Texas, and the only clothing boutique to ever carry it.

A word of advice: Choose a career that you love. If you love your career, you won’t look at it as going to work every day. Have passion for what you do.

Janey’s at 2500 2500 Paramount Blvd. • 359.4156 janeys.com

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Need Us Bark Us CHARLOTTE BRADDOCK Current position: President, Operator Years in business: 33 Education: Certified Master Groomer (2005) Claim to fame: My contagious, dog-like personality!

Business philosophy: Quality comes before quantity; do your very best and treat each customer like they are the only one.

Greatest personal accomplishment: Going up for Best in Show at the U.S. Pet Pro Classic in Dallas, Texas, with a hand-stripped Lakeland Terrier.

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Community involvement: We donate to any animal-related fundraiser.

Competitive edge: Treating our customers like family, our shop is very clean, and the excellent grooming we do.

A word of advice: Owning and operating your own business is a lot more work than being an employee. Devotion and stamina are two of the most important aspects of a successful business. Be good to yourself and your employees, take ample time off to combat burnout, always smile, and honesty is the best policy.

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Street Toyota KARINA HYMAN Current position: Saleswoman Years in business: Six Education: Bachelor of Finance, WTAMU Claim to fame: I once beat a navy seal in a breath-holding contest.

Business philosophy: Never forget why you do what you do. I love the feeling when I have earned a customer’s business for life. By honoring my commitments and truly seeking to make the car-buying experience an enjoyable one, I have earned repeat and referral business on a level that I had never imagined.

Greatest professional accomplishment: Maintaining consistent earnings performance in a highly volatile, male-dominated industry

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Greatest personal accomplishment: Preserving a healthy marriage over 2,000-plus deployment days Community involvement: United Way, 2017-2018; Rotary Club, 2018-2019 Competitive edge: I am bilingual. Impeccable attention to detail while documenting customer interactions for follow up correspondence, be it email, phone calls, or gym run-ins. I am patient. My goal is to earn a repeat customer base for life – I’m not in a rush to close deals, as is the stereotype for most salespeople.

A word of advice: Attack your ambitions with a sense of urgency. Always stay hungry to accomplish what others deem as “impossible;” might it be in your career, marriage or personal development.

Street Toyota 4500 S. Soncy Road • 355.9846 streettoyota.com

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Talon/LPE CARI D. MORRISON, Vice President LINDSAY M. CURRIE, Senior Vice President SANDRA “SANDY” JEFFERSON, Corporate Safety Director Year established: 1997 Claim to fame: We specialize in environmental consulting, environmental drilling, environmental engineering, construction services, oilfield construction, safety services and spill response. More than 80% of our business comes from repeat, satisfied clients. Today, some of our clients have been with us since that very first day in 1997.

Business philosophy: Our clients from across West Texas believed in us as individuals and as a young company. These relationships formed the foundation for the corporate culture that Talon/LPE sustains today. We still treat customers as friends, and we get the job done safely and efficiently using innovative strategies to save clients money.

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Competitive edge: In the conduct of our day-to-day business we are guided by and committed to the following 10 principles: integrity, honesty, safety, professionalism, relationships, fun, humility, intelligence, accountability, and innovativeness. Maintaining these high standards in both external and internal relationships is essential to maximum success.

A word of advice: Do what is right every time, period.

Talon LPE 601 SW Ninth Ave. • 467.0607 talonlpe.com

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Lets Eat!

Restaurants • Food • Spirits

Butterlove Biscuits

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verything about Butterlove exudes Texas charm, from its cheerful decor to the playful menu items. Eye-poppingly big biscuits are the draw at Butterlove. And we’re not exaggerating – they are gigantic. We’re fans of the “Heavens to Betsy,” a towering biscuit sandwich composed of fried chicken, housemade pickles, red tomatoes and secret sauce.

Comfort all of your cravings with savory and sweet biscuits, grab-and-go biscuits, waffles, and perfect brunch-inspired cocktails. With 20 biscuit flavors from which to choose, and weekly specialty biscuit sandwiches, there is something for every palate.

Grab the napkins and dig in!

3440 S. Bell St., Suite 130 418.8966 butterlove.com Open Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

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Toppings runneth over at 575 Pizzeria, not to mention the specials that rotate every month. (Check the board when you walk in.)

575 is family-owned and family-friendly, so it’s a great Friday night dinner choice. 2803 Civic Circle/7320 Hillside Road, 322.5575, 575pizzeria.com $$

ASPEN CREEK GRILL

One of only nine locations nationwide, Aspen Creek’s Amarillo restaurant offers its signature made-from-scratch food in a familyfriendly atmosphere. Step into the mountain-lodge inspired decor and you can expect to be greeted warmly by the friendly staff, receive excellent service, and over-sized portions on everything from appetizers to entrees to dessert. The Happy Hour at Aspen – one of the most affordable in town – is a welcome break after a challenging work day. 4110 I-40 West, 398.2776, aspencreekgrill.com $$

BUTTERLOVE BISCUITS

Eye-popping big biscuits are the draw at Butterlove Biscuits. And we’re not exaggerating – these things are gigantic. Comfort all of your cravings with savory and sweet biscuits, grab-and-go biscuits, waffles, and perfect brunch-inspired cocktails. 3440 S. Bell, Suite 130, 418.8966, butterlove.com $$

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COFFEE FIXX

Serving breakfast and coffee all day, Coffee Fixx’s menu is bolstered with daily lunch specials featuring hot and cold sandwiches, soups and nachos. 3020 SW Sixth Ave., 584.2445 $

DAVID’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

Don’t let the outside fool you. This is seriously good food. The full pound, green chile cheeseburger is Southwest divine (add jalapeños for extra zip). Cool off with an ice cold beer.

2417 S. Grand St., 373.4640, coyotebluffcafe.com $

EL CARBONERO RESTAURANTE Y PUPUSERIA

This hidden gem specializes in authentic Salvadoran cuisine.

Discover pupusas, a fresh-made masa cake (much like a pancake) filled with your choice of ingredients like queso and loroco (an earthy, green vegetable), pork and cheese, or zucchini and cheese. Traditional options like fajitas, fried fish and asada abound.

1700 Amarillo Blvd. East, 373.1973 $

FURRBIE’S

You’ll find old-fashioned grilled onion burgers and an array of sandwiches, salads, seafood and ice cream treats at Furrbie’s.

Hot dog enthusiasts will love the famous Nathan’s Hot Dogs, the originals from Coney Island, New York, made with 100-percent kosher American beef. Looking to cool off ? Choose from fruityflavored ice treats or ice cream. 210 SW Sixth Ave., 220.0841 $

GRANDMA’S COCINA

7400 Wallace Blvd. • 806.353.8333 7010 W. Ninth Ave. • 806.351.8480

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With simple American-style food, Tex-Mex entrees and sides, a hearty breakfast menu, flavored tea, and fresh-squeezed cherry limeades, Grandma’s Cocina can be your new one-stop drive-thru for comfort food Panhandle style. Or call in an order on the way home from a long workday – Grandma’s is open every weekday until 8 p.m. 3609 SW 45th Ave., 398.9999, grandmascocinaamarillo.com $

THE HANDLE BAR & GRILL

Open at 7 a.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for the breakfast crowd, The Handle Bar serves Texas-style comfort food – the handmade burgers are a customer favorite. Dine outside on historic Route 66 or cool off inside while savoring an ice-cold beer.

3514 SW Sixth Ave., 803.9538, thehandlebarandgrill.com $

INDIAN OVEN

The moment you enter Indian Oven, you’ll be enveloped by the fragrances of cardamom, ginger, anise, garlic and chili wafting from the kitchen. Start your meal with a generous portion of naan as you work your way through the extensive menu. Select a chef special such as chicken tandoori or chicken tikka masala or try a little of everything on the lunch buffet. Finish up with the to-die-for rice pudding. Don’t leave without sipping the mango lassi.

2406 Paramount Blvd., 335.3600, indianovenamarillo.com $$

J’S BAR AND GRILL

Most of the entrees on J’s menu are priced at $10, and range from burgers and sandwiches to pasta and chicken. Enjoy fresh, handmade food at affordable prices. 3130 S. Soncy Road, Suite 100, 358.2222, jsbarandgrilamarillo.com $

KABUKI ROMANZA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR

Who says you can’t enjoy fresh sushi aboard a boat in the heart of the Panhandle? Kabuki Romanza serves teppan-style cooking and fresh-sliced sushi in a dining area that resembles a boat, surrounded by special effects that add to the tropical feel. 8130 I-40 West, 358.7799, kabukiromanza.com $$

LONE STAR BAR & GRILL

Visit Lone Star Bar & Grill for classic, American grill-style food including savory steaks, burgers, chicken sandwiches and more, all at an affordable price. You’ll also enjoy down-home, friendly service. Lone Star’s guarantee: no hot beer and no small steaks.

935 E. FM 1151, 622.9827 $$

MACARONI JOE’S

Macaroni Joe’s isn’t just a place to eat a great meal. The Tuscaninspired rooms are the perfect place for creating memories.

Whether for a first date, the start of a new life together, or celebrating important milestones, the restaurant offers excellent service and an exquisite food and wine menu. It’s at the top of our list. 1619 S. Kentucky St., Suite D1500, 358.8990, macaronijoes.com $$-$$$

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NU-CASTLE DINER

Patrons gather at Nu-Castle for classic American cooking. The small, downtown breakfast and lunch spot stays crowded with regulars. You can’t go wrong with a chicken-fried steak breakfast or a Dusty Burger. 518 E. 10th Ave., 371.8540 $

OFF THE HOOK SEAFOOD

Located in the Woolworth Building above Esquire Jazz Club, Off the Hook brings southern coast-style fresh seafood to downtown Amarillo. Enjoy Happy Hour specials from 4-6 p.m., relax in the lounge, or savor an excellent meal in the well-appointed dining room. 626 S. Polk St., Suite 200, 350.5445 $$

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PALIO’S PIZZA CAFE

Palio’s has all your Italian food cravings covered. From generous subs and pasta dishes to fresh-made pizza, the cafe promises “real” food with made-fromscratch dough, fresh produce and allnatural ingredients. There are even gluten-free options for celiac sufferers.

3562 S. Soncy Road, Suite 301, 398.7256, paliospizzacafe.com $$

PRIME CHOPHOUSE & LOUNGE

Prime Chophouse is situated in Town Square Village, and features a gorgeously appointed dining room and bar. Choose from prime cuts of steak and pork and plenty of seafood options. Sides are served a la carte in family-style or individual-sized portions. Tranquil decor and topnotch dining ensure an enchanting evening.

9181 Time Square Blvd., Suite 1311, 433.8933 $$

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If you’re in the mood for authentic Vietnamese cuisine, this is the place to dine.

Even the pickiest eater can find something they like at Saigon. The extensive menu, which consists of traditional Vietnamese favorites such as pho, spring rolls and Korean barbecue ribs, is vegan-friendly, too.

2909 I-40 West, 373.3456 $

SCOTT’S OYSTER BAR

If you are a fresh oyster connoisseur, Scott’s is the place for you. Even though it’s a little on the small side, the quick service and excellent seafood make it one of our favorite places to hang out.

4150 Paramount Blvd., 354.9110 $$

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SHI LEE’S BARBECUE & SOUL FOOD CAFE

You’ll find classic barbecue along with fried chicken wings, catfish, pork chops and a featured soul food meal of the day at Shi Lee’s. Meat lovers can feast on platters piled high with ribs, sausage and brisket, with

plenty of sides to fill up even the hungriest diner. 1213 SW Third Ave., 220.0032 $

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In a sea of Asian restaurants, this popular eatery stands out from the rest. It stays busy thanks to its super-sized noodle bowls (hence, the name) and authentic Thai and Lao food. Try the beef or chicken larb, pho, or classic pad thai. 810 Columbia St., Suite 300, 418.8580 $

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TASTE OF THAI

Taste of Thai serves traditional Thai cuisine and a variety of chef specials for lunch and dinner. Enjoy fresh-cooked taste and friendly service. 1900 SE 34th Ave., Suite 1100, 373.9995 $

TWO KNIVES CATERING

Operating out of a small storefront on I-27, Two Knives offers from-scratch to-go meals, from salads and soups to lasagna and enchiladas. There’s even desserts and homemade ice cream. The menu changes weekly and is available on Facebook and Instagram. 5500 Bluebird Drive, Suite 500, 674.8388, twoknivescatering.com $$

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URBANA COFFEE WORKS

Southwest Amarillo can get its caffeine fix a little closer to home with the opening of Urbana Coffee Works. Hang out with a fresh brew and breakfast pastry, or enjoy lunch from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. daily with hearty, hot sandwiches, tapas, soups and salads, and desserts like gelato or cupcakes.

5215 S. Coulter St., Suite 100, 803.9022 $

VINCE’S ITALIAN PIZZA

Vince’s calzones are some of the best we’ve had. The pizzeria also offers huge Greek salads, gyro and an even larger family-sized pizza. Enjoy the quirky atmosphere or get your food to go at the convenient drive-up.

2413 S. Western St., 352.2656 $

WESLEY’S BEAN POT & BBQ Loyal customers return again and again to Wesley’s. The atmosphere is friendly and the barbecue is genuine Texas style. The baby back ribs and brisket The baby back ribs and brisket are customer favorites.

6406 River Road, 381.2893 $

YOUNG SUSHI “ROCKS!”

The friendly greeting you receive when you walk into Young’s is your first clue your experience will be a good one. The helpful staff is always willing to offer suggestions regarding the sushi. If sushi’s not your thing, try the authentic Thai cuisine.

202 SW 10th Ave., 371.7200 $$

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Retro Rewind

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rom 1920 to 1930, Amarillo’s population nearly tripled in size. Oil and gas had been discovered in the Panhandle and that period marked some of the fastest and most visible growth in the city’s history. Within just a few years, the city’s dusty downtown gained what, at the time, was one of the most noteworthy skylines in the state.

Amarillo architect Guy Carlander designed many of these iconic buildings, from the still-standing Fisk Building (now the Courtyard Marriott) to the 70

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stunning First Baptist Church cathedral.

Carlander also designed several private homes during that period, helping develop the Country Club District, a new 1923 neighborhood located east of the Amarillo Country Club. This is still one of the most architecturally unique additions in the city, with several Carlander-designed homes on Fountain and Sunset streets. He also designed the unfinished stone gateposts for the district, shown here in this early 1923 photo of the Sunset Street entrance.

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What is the best advice you received when you were beginning your career? To be prepared. My bank account was very small and I would need to work very hard to have a successful business. How do you use social media to grow your network? When I started with OHMS Cafe in 1992, word of mouth from the art shows and musicians playing at the cafe boosted my business. Now, social media has taken us into a whole new realm, with online reviews of customers’ experiences being shared everywhere online. How do you maintain balance? That was difficult for me in the past. Now, I am fortunate my daughter, Leslie, and son Josh take care of so much of the cafe that I am working less and gaining balance. What has been your wisest investment? Buying the cafe. I knew my family would always have food to eat! I didn’t realize the satisfaction and enjoyment I would feel working in it. How has your past work experience shaped you into a leader? My father had me work for him as a teenager. His strong work ethic showed me perseverance and willingness to perform any job that my employees have to do.

What is the best part about your job? Meeting so many people and making friends with many of them. Also, hearing customers who enjoy their meals and tell us so. How has mentorship made a difference in your professional and private life? I have many mentors. And they have taught me to believe in myself, that we all have something to offer, and to enjoy life. Which living person do you most admire and why? Women who have worked hard to become strong and self-reliant, no matter their career path, whether publicly or privately. A woman has many jobs and it is hard to be able to accomplish them! Which over-used word or phrase makes you cringe? “Smile!” A smile isn’t always sincere. What is your business philosophy: To enjoy your job! If not, make the most of your life after work, because that’s why you work. Which quality do you most value in an employee? Teamwork. We all want to make money. What personality trait has most helped you succeed? Determination. Who is your favorite author? I can’t pick just one. I enjoy reading to escape. What did you learn from your best boss? Your worst? For both, try to understand that we all have a life away from work! How can Amarillo improve its business environment? Promote local business and do business locally whenever possible. Most important tech tool: Since I’ve learned how to use them as an adult, I can’t decide. Computers or mobile phones! Best time management tool: My calendar and the alarm on my phone. I can’t live without: good food! My favorite thing about Amarillo is: the diversity of the people who live here. Most unusual job or task: I’ve done so many things! And they have all come in handy.

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