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Esports is not just a game, it’s big industry

n 2017, The University of Texas at Arlington demonstrated its dominance in a growing

sport that is estimated to become a $100 billion industry by 2020. That’s when UTA’s team won the Heroes of the Dorm esports competition, gaining international acclaim as a top university in this new, digital sports field.

Today, the University is a national leader in esports and has a growing team roster and fan base, along with its own practice room at the new Esports Stadium Arlington (ESA). Freshman Evan Anderson is the team’s competitive director for the game Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CS:GO). “Players are able to learn how to operate as a team,” he says. “Having our own room in the new stadium is fantastic. Not everyone has access to equipment like that, so when we practice there, we know we are getting the best performance.” UTA Esports and EsportsLSU played an exhibition game during ESA’s inaugural event in November 2018, the CS:GO global professional championship. “Global” and “professional” are apt words for the sports, which offer a number of career opportunities for gamers and gaming fans. UTA is meeting the needs of this burgeoning industry by offering both credit and noncredit esports certifications that focus on gaming creation, innovation, and business.

Esports Stadium Arlington is the largest dedicated esports facility in North America

The undergraduate certificate allows students to choose up to 12 credit hours in video game-focused communications, music industry technology, graphic design, and digital imaging. There are even courses on the economics of video games and the sociology of sports. “Students who love gaming are thinking about a career in esports,” says Sonja Watson, associate dean of the College of Liberal Arts who oversees the program. “The esports certificate brings together various fields to provide a comprehensive understanding of esports and the online gaming industry.” The esports management certification, offered through UTA’s Division for Enterprise Development, is a noncredit program that covers business, management, and marketing aspects of the growing industry.

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CONTENTS February 2019 • Volume 6 • Issue 2

HIGHLIGHTS 50

56 SPECIAL SECTION: Health care providers See page 26

DEPARTMENTS Starting Line ... 10 • This ‘n Data ... 12 Scene ... 20, 58 • Around Town ... 22 Style ... 64 • At the Net ... 70 Keen Cuisine ... 72 • Hot Spots ... 74 Sights/Sounds ... 76 • Speaking of Sports ... 78 Itinerary ... 80 • Finish Line ... 82

24 Education transformed ... Mansfield ISD is helping hone young minds with its

revolutionary Sharon K. Jandrucko Academy for Early Learners.

42 This is what a fan looks like ... Stoney Kersh has been nominated for the NFL

Hall of Fans. He’s definitely deserving.

44 Home SWEET! Home ... There’s a virtually perfect view, whether you’re looking at the inside or the outside of this palacial place.

48 Havin’ a ball! ... Mansfield Cares’ charity event will be held on Feb. 23 at Walnut Creek Country Club.

50 The rocket car ... This 63-year-old classic loaded with family traditions is like new

again, thanks to the work of Robert Massengale.

56 Home run! ... The Texas Rangers will extend the national award-winning Richard Greene Scholars program. 60 Valentine’s date planner ... Here are 21 ways you can say Happy Valentine’s Day to that special someone in your life.

66 Community Corner ... Check out some of the latest good news from the Arlington,

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ON THE COVER Ever evolving to meet the needs of its students, Mansfield ISD has introduced the Sharon K. Jandrucko Academy for Early Learners. See page 24. 8

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Three special people to whom I will always be grateful hen I ran into my friend Daniel not long ago, we embraced, as is our custom. He said I was looking good, and then we played a little catch-up. He said his bum knee was feeling better, thanks to some acupuncture treatment, but he suspected it wouldn’t feel great again until he undergoes some reconstructive surgery. As fellow graduates of Baylor University, we felt compelled to share memories of our times in Waco, which we did. Then we both said to give our best to the respective families and parted ways. Even if we never really part ways. I met Maureen but once. You wouldn’t have suspected that, given that encounter. It came during an intermission of a high school dance team program, where my daughter Hannah was performing, along with Maureen’s daughter, who was a member of another school’s squad. “Dad,” Hannah whispered in my ear, “that’s Maureen.” Yale Youngblood Upon hearing those three words, I immediately pushed my way through a throng of parents and Editor well-wishers sipping on soft drinks and small talking with various members of the various troupes, and I gently touched Maureen on the shoulder. She turned. I told her who I was. We embraced. Our lone conversation lasted maybe five minutes, then we parted ways. Even if we never really part ways. Rosa happened to be at the hospital one day, when I was visiting an ill friend. When my eyes met hers, both sets of eyes grew wide. Whatever expressions had been on our faces turned into radiant smiles. And we embraced – I favor embraces, it would seem. Rosa told me she had gotten a promotion and that she loved her new work, which wasn’t much different from her old work, just better compensated. I told her how happy I was that we could have this chance meeting, which was cut short, as her new job was calling. Then we parted ways. Even if we never really part ways. Here’s the rest of the story: My first encounters with Daniel, Maureen and Rosa occurred at the same time (August of 2006), at the same place (a local hospital). I was a patient playing dodge ball with death. Daniel was a surgeon determined to help me win. Maureen was a nurse in the ICU ward who tirelessly cared for me during my 12-day, medically induced coma. Rosa was a nurses aide who literally walked me through the first three days of recovery. Their collective answering of a calling gave me a chance to beat long odds. Because I did just that, the lot of us never really part ways. In this issue, we salute health care providers with a section that begins on page 26. I would urge you to get to know these people, because they are special. Embraceably so, I would say.

This month, we introduce a new column, “Hot Spots,” in which Sara Pintilie shares a millennial’s perspective on the area. See page 74.

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Members of the Martin Robotics team, shown preparing one of their robots earlier this year, won several awards at the the state competition.

Martin robotics team earns multiple awards at state THE MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL Robotics team recently won numerous awards at the University Interscholastic League State Championships. Honors included: • UIL Large School State Champions for Robot Performance, highest scoring (UIL Large School) robot in the competition. • UIL Large School State Runner-up for Robotics - Second place (UIL Large School) for overall robotics (Game, notebook, marketing presentation, exhibit booth, and spirit and sportsmanship). • First Place - Founders Award for Creative Design - Chosen from all UIL and Non-UIL teams in the state (over 300 teams). • First Place - Engineering Notebook Chosen from all UIL and Non-UIL teams in the state. • Third Place in game - overall, UIL and Non-UIL teams. • Individual Award - Trinity Stallins (Martin Team Captain) - Judges Choice Award - The only Judges Choice award and the only individual award given in the competition.

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Billy Joel is coming to Arlington The iconic musician/singer/songwriter has been booked to perform the last-ever concert at Globe Life Park on Oct. 12 LEGENDARY MUSICIAN/SINGER/SONGWRITER BILLY JOEL will perform on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, for the final show at Globe Life Park in Arlington. This performance will be Billy Joel’s first baseball stadium performance in North Texas. “Billy Joel is an iconic artist and we are thrilled to have such a respected musician perform at Globe Life Park,” says Sean Decker, vice president of operations and events for Texas Rangers Events. 'The concert will create a legendary experience for baseball and music fans alike, especially as the final concert at Globe Life Park.” Joel is one of the biggest concert draws in the world and continues this achievement with an impressive run of sold-out consecutive stadium shows and concert arenas. Having sold 150 million records over the past quarter century, scoring 33 consecutive Top 40 hits, Joel ranks as one of the more popular recording artists and respected entertainers in history. The singer/songwriter/composer is the sixth best-selling recording artist of all time and the third best-selling solo artist. In 2016, the Library of Congress selected “Piano Man” for preservation in the National Recording Registry for its “cultural, historic, and artistic significance.” For more: livenation.com.

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Actor Kit Hussey will be featured at the next AOT MANY, MANY THINGS CAN – and do – go wrong with an on-stage live theatrical production, but the result can sometimes be great. Or at least entertaining. Or maybe, on occasion, calamitous. No one knows more about this than the speaker for February’s Arlington on Tap, Arlington actor on stage, in movies and on TV, also screen play author, also an occasional director – Kit Hussey. “Whether you have thespian ambitions or simply like the theater, you’ll enjoy Hussey talking about his myriad experiences on stage, some of which did not go exactly by the script,” says O.K. Carter, director for popular Arlington on Tap, the popular happy hour with a talk series, all at downtown bars and bistros.

The place: J. Gilligan’s Bar and Grill (400 E Abram St.). This month’s Arlington on Tap session will take place in the saloon (of course). The time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Feb. 12 (a Tuesday). “Hussey has been on many stages in live theater as well as numerous TV, documentary and movie roles, playing everybody from dentist-turned-gunfighter Doc Holiday (he wrote and played in ‘Outride the Devil: A Morning with Doc Holliday’) to President ‘Silent’ Calvin Coolidge in Larry King’s ‘The Dead Presidents Club,’” says Carter. “You’ll also recognize him from the movie ‘The Beat Hotel.’ His experiences have been unique, and this will be his first sort of tell-all. He might also drop into a character or two from time to time. He’s not a predictable type.” Hussey’s topic: Life on Stage. Hitting Your Marks. Or not. Sponsors of Arlington on Tap include the Arlington Historical Society, Downtown Arlington Management and Arlington Proud, with media sponsorship of Arlington Today magazine.

Mansfield names Ross Fire Chief THE CITY OF MANSFIELD recently appointed Mike Ross to the position of Fire Chief. Ross, who was formerly assistant fire chief and the interim fire chief, has served the Mansfield Fire Department for nearly two decades. “It is gratifying to maintain consistency and stability in a department while also finding the right person for the job,” says Mansfield City Manager Clayton Chandler. “Mike Ross has almost 20 years with the Mansfield Fire Rescue and has served in critical leadership roles since 2009. He has an exemplary record and received strong recommendations from former Fire Chief Barry Bondurant and other members of the command staff. He is the right person to lead a growing fire department into the future.” Former Fire Chief Barry Bondurant retired last month after 35 years of service. Ross has served as the assistant chief over operations since 2013. 14

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RNV Holdings, LLC, has broken ground on a Children’s Lighthouse Learning Center in Viridian, the first in the Arlington master-planned community. The facility, on a 2.16-acre site at 4000 Cascade Sky Drive, started construction in December and is expected to open by August, says Varun Sharma, owner of 3RNV Holdings. Danny Quinlan with Dan Quinlan and Co. represented Sharma in the land purchase, and Jennifer Johnson with Johnson Development represented Viridian. Children’s Lighthouse Viridian will be able to accommodate more than 200 children ranging in age from infants to school-age. The 11,000+-square-foot building will anchor outdoor spaces and large play areas. Because of the size of the property, Sharma says he may install a soccer field or basketball court. “Usually only 1.5 acres is required, so with our excess land, we will be able to offer our parents more,” he says. Sharma says he chose Viridian because he was looking for a community partner rooted in family values. “Our desire is to contribute to the community in a meaningful way,” he says. “We wanted a community that values family and education and whose residents will appreciate the type of high quality education and service we will offer.” Staff at Children’s Lighthouse follow the Lighthouse C.A.R.E.S. curriculum, an age-appropriate, comprehensive learning approach that incorporates character values such as integrity, fairness and honesty. Robert Kembel, general manager of Viridian, says having an on-site preschool will be a welcome convenience for residents. “With Viridian Elementary already in the community and soon Children’s Lighthouse, parents of young children will have first-rate educational opportunities available right at their front door,” he said. “It’s an important milestone for Viridian.”

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Scoops 1. US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce - SW will host the Lunar New Year & Good Fortune banquet at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Tanh Tanh Restaurant (2515 E. Arkansas Lane). The event will feature awards honoring outstanding Asian American businesses and corporate diversity and inclusion champions. For more: 682-323-5869.

2. The Arlington Public Library has introduced a new digital newspaper collection. This collection is free to library patrons and is updated daily through NewsBank, an online provider of newspapers. The following

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Texas newspaper titles are available: Arlington Citizen-Journal, 2014 to current; Austin American-Statesman, 1989 to current; Dallas Morning News, 1984 to 2016; El Paso Times, 1999 to current; Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1990 to current; Houston Chronicle, 1985 to current; San Antonio ExpressNews, 1989 to current.

3. Planning a day at Lake Arlington? 2019 Boat Permits are available for Photos: Southern Flair Photography

purchase online. As a reminder, no person shall place, operate, or keep any

TO HONOR FELLOW LOCAL LUMINARIES, Jim Maibach (pictured above, left) recently presented a plaque to the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce that featured several business and civic leaders who have appeared on the cover of Arlington Today magazine. Pictured in the photo on the right are Aziz Kobty, manager of Prince Lebanese Grill; Mary German, COO of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau; Maibach, owner of Peyco Southwest Realty; Michael Jacobson, President and CEO of the Chamber; Jim Ross, a local attorney and co-owner of Mercury Chophouse, and Paul Fulks, owner of 3DI Sign + Design. 16

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Mayor Jeff Williams addresses the crowd at Arlington on Tap at Legal Draft Beer Co.

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Keynote speaker Donna Brazile addresses the crowd at the MLK “Advancing the Dream” celebration.

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Attendees of the MLK event view historical records of King’s life and social achievements.

Here is one of the dozens of art pieces done by Arlington ISD students to honor King.

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UTA’s Flight 12 Improv troupe is soaring in popularity these days • By Kenneth Perkins

A lot of people don’t understand or appreciate how difficult here are those who insist that improvisational comedy isn’t improv is, partly because you have to be able to create genuine, comedy at all, that it is merely a collection of chaotic, often funny moments out of thin air. It’s often quite fast-paced, and the incomplete thoughts stitched together like an unfinished best of its kind is equally part ridiculous, heartwarming and a quilt that doesn’t seem to have a concrete beginning, middle little weird. or end. Sort of like a bridge going nowhere. I disagree. Having “True, if you haven’t done it before it can be a little nerve racking,” watched improv over the years in places like Chicago and San says Chapa, who spent his undergrad years at UTA before logging Francisco, I must concur that it is a particularly different kind of art graduate time at the University of form, though not simply because Mississippi. it involves performers thrust into Flight 12’s performance often hypothetical situations armed with includes up to three story lines, nothing more than suggestions depending on how it’s going; these offered up by an audience. things tend to take on lives of It’s a matter of control. Our their own. They train four to five own, in fact. We don’t know where hours a week, more leading up to the story, if you want to call it performances, which helps in the that, is going – and neither do the long run. performers who are working with “When you get to know how no scripts, no rehearsal and no everyone works,” says Chapa, “it’s safety net, so to speak. Members of UTA’s Flight 12 Improv troupe so much easier to create together. It’s This is what makes improv so have to think on their feet – even when their not just an acting tool but to make exhilarating, and when talking feet are nowhere to be found. Photo courtesy of Flight 12 people laugh, to smile, to think.” about it with Associate Professor Joe The humor isn’t cheap, bathroom stuff; a lot of it is based on Chapa, who teaches the craft at the University of Texas at Arlington current events and politics. “They are expected to do research and and heads up the Flight 12 Improv troupe, you can see that elation know what’s going on in the world,” Chapa says. “Only then can plastered across his face. you make fun of it.” If you’ve ever caught an episode of Who’s Line Is It Anyway, it’s like As for the name, well, that’s about as unstudied as you might that, basically, except there’s a different sort of tension involved when expect. the performers are right there in front of you, live, in plain sight. According to Chapa, they were brainstorming for a name when a Imagine, as Chapa put it, someone saying to you, “okay, you’re a frustrated member blurts out, ”I’m going to open up a Google page potato or a piece of bacon. Go! You have to create a story right then and whatever is the first article, that will be our name.” and there.” The article was about a flight, Flight 12, in Indiana, forced to make On Feb. 8 and 9 at UTA’s Main Stage Theatre, Flight 12 Improv an emergency landing to toss off luggage since it was carrying too will be right up front, in plain sight again, performing its spring much weight. show, which has a formal name, though Chapa didn’t seem all that Perfect, Chapa thought of this impromptu, improvised move. “It definitive on what it actually is. “Spring show,” he tells me one day stuck.” from his office tucked away in the Fine Arts Building. “That sounds about right.” Flight 12 has about 16 members, many of them theatre geeks, but other majors are sprinkled throughout. This troupe has gained quite a following the past few years, although they have been around Columnist Kenneth Perkins has been a contributing writer for Arlington Today since it debuted. He is a freelance since 2008. writer, editor and photographer.

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Inside Mansfield Independent School District’s TRANSFORMATIONAL ACADEMY FOR EARLY LEARNERS Imagine a place where children are able to learn through several interactive experiences that teach them the foundation of literacy and numeracy while building their social skills.

experience touts color-rich murals on the wall with interactive fixtures that encourage hands-on learning.

“Research shows that children learn best through active, exploratory experiences,” said Christie Alfred, chief innovation officer. “We’re focused on students being able to enjoy every activity that they’re doing when they don’t even realize The Jandrucko Academy that they’re learning new for Early Learners is an words, and they’re learning innovative school for pretheir letters, and they’re kindergarten children learning their numbers, that takes learning and they’re learning The Ocean experience features an interactive beyond the four walls of how to count through submarine that explores life under the sea. a classroom. experiences in a fun environment.” The facility features 16 distinct learning experiences, typically called classrooms, which are There are four experiences in each pod. At the categorized into four themed pods: exploration, center of the pod is a very large collaboration investigation, interaction and navigation. Every space so that students can work together for group Mansfield Independent School District (MISD) has brought that place to life through its new Dr. Sarah K. Jandrucko Academy for Early Learners.

projects. The collaboration space also serves as a cafeteria area where the young learners sit down together for a family-style lunch and learn to portion their own food. District administration said the school is perfectly designed for inquiring young minds. Everything in the school is strategically placed to teach children how to master a different educational and socialemotional skill. “There’s not a single activity, there’s not a single drawing on the wall, there’s not a single item that’s not very intentional,” said Holly Teague, special projects administrator. “Everything has a purpose, and Mansfield ISD worked very closely with the designers and architects to make that happen because a place like this has never been built before.”

Students can learn to build and collaboratively work together in the academy’s Polar experience.

MISD pre-kindergarteners attend the academy for a half day in morning and afternoon sessions. Each experience has a capacity of 18 students and is equipped with a certified teacher and an instructional aide. Currently, pre-kindergarten programs from 11 MISD campuses are housed at the Jandrucko Academy for Early Learners. However, the district will provide access to the facility for all MISD pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students through off-site learning visits during the school year and summer. Staff members believe the academy will be a transformational school that will serve as a model for other organizations.

Traveling to outer space just got easier thanks to the interactive space shuttle in the Space experience.

“The Academy for Early Learners is not only innovative and creative, but it is going to become a flagship facility for what early childhood education can eventually be within our state and within our country,” said Kristi Cobb, director of early literacy. The facility officially opened to students in January 2019. A dedication ceremony was held Jan. 26. For more information about the Dr. Sarah K. Jandrucko Academy for Early Learners, visit its website at www.mansfieldisd.org/earlylearners. A Journey in Time is one of 16 experiences that teaches students through hands-on learning.

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Hospitals

Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital - Arlington

Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital: Changing Orthopedic and Spine Care for the Better

aylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital - Arlington is a unique facility specializing in comprehensive outpatient and inpatient treatment of orthopedic and spine disorders. In fact, it’s the only orthopedic surgery and specialty hospital of its kind in Dallas/Fort Worth, bringing experts close to home. U.S. News & World Report recognized Baylor Scott & White – Arlington as a High Performing Hospital for excellence in Knee Replacement and Hip Replacement for 2018-2019. In addition to spine care, Baylor Scott & White – Arlington provides unsurpassed treatment for injuries of the hips, knees, ankles, shoulders, back and hands, from simple strains to broken bones to the need for full joint replacement. Their 27 staff physicians focus on attentive, patient-centered care, actively involving patients and their families in each step and decision of their treatment. Because the entire staff is focused strictly on orthopedic and spine care, patients receive a level of care and expertise that’s unmatched by any other area hospital. Baylor Scott & White – Arlington boasts 10 operating rooms, a full-service ER open 24/7, complete diagnostic imaging capabilities, on-site physical therapy, rehab and a Pain Management Center. The dedicated Pain Management Center offers injections, epidurals and other treatments for patients being treated for chronic pain. “Our goal is to provide a level of patient-focused care, understanding, diagnosis and treatment of spine and orthopedic issues that typical hospitals can’t,” said Allan Beck, Chief Executive Officer at Baylor Scott & White – Arlington. “With so many on-site

services like imaging, physical therapy, rehab and pain management, we offer convenience along with expert orthopedic care. This means our patients can get back to doing what they love with as little down time as possible.” Baylor Scott & White – Arlington also takes pride in making their patients’ visits pleasant, whether for inpatient or outpatient treatment. Built in 2010, this boutique hospital located in South Arlington offers oversized private guest rooms and the Bistro, a full-service restaurant offering a fresh, chef-prepared daily breakfast, lunch and dinner for patients and guests. Patients staying in the hospital can enjoy exceptional hotel-like room service with prepared-to-order meals that meet physician guidelines and aid in improving health and recovery. “The entire team at Baylor Scott & White – Arlington was wonderfully caring and attentive,” said patient Denise Stairs. “The facility was gorgeous, the care was exceptional, and even the food was amazing! I have had a wonderful recovery.” The hospital also offers free valet parking and various online and on-site patient education programs to prepare patients for surgery and enhance treatment. In addition, patients can tap into a convenient online portal to access their medical records and forms. Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital - Arlington is centrally located near the Highlands Shopping Center in Arlington, Texas, making it convenient for patients from across the Metroplex and beyond. Visit www.baylorarlington.com for more information and a complete list of physicians and services.

Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital - Arlington • 707 Highlander Blvd. • 855-41-ORTHO • baylorarlington.com arlingtontoday.com • February 2019 • ARLINGTON TODAY

Audiology

Audiology Experts: They Understand the Importance of Hearing Health and Audiology Care

Dr. Kristin Robbins and Dr. Lisa B. Fell of Audiology Experts

udiology Experts is an independent audiology care practice that addresses each patient’s specific hearing needs through experienced care providers, state-of-the-industry technology and a heart for patients. Practice founders Dr. Kristin Robbins and Dr. Lisa B. Fell have dedicated more than a decade at Audiology Experts to ensuring that individuals experiencing signs of hearing loss become aware of audiology care. “To understand the importance of independent audiology care, one must understand the role an audiologist plays in overall hearing care,” Dr. Fell says. “Audiologists provide patient-focused, long-term comprehensive hearing care that is vital to managing hearing loss and/or protecting one’s hearing.” Signs of Hearing Loss? Do you have trouble hearing high pitched sounds? Are you turning the volume up on your television louder than usual? There are quite a few signs of hearing loss to look out for, and while there are online hearing tests to help you find out if you’re experiencing hearing loss, Dr. Robbins notes that those tests are no substitutes for a comprehensive hearing (audiological) evaluation. “There are various types of hearing loss that can only be detected by the evaluation skills and equipment provided by an audiologist,” she says. “An accurate hearing loss diagnosis can be made and appropriate treatment options can be recommended and implemented by an audiologist. When the need for better hearing

arises, seeking audiology care is the first step toward determining your type and degree of hearing loss. Skipping this important step can potentially result in money lost on devices not suited for your hearing needs, as well as continued loss of sounds you’ve been missing.” Dr. Fell says that if you believe you’re experiencing signs of hearing loss, don’t wait: “The sooner we are able to diagnose your type of hearing loss, the sooner we can begin treatment and help you hear life again!” The team at Audiology Experts has witnessed how hearing care helps people be happier, more active, and more connected to friends and family. A growing body of research indicates a strong link between hearing loss and the onset of dementia. Even when people are enjoying life with full hearing, there are many other factors contributing to dementia in seniors such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Researchers are now exploring if earlier hearing care and its cognitive benefits may slow the onset of dementia. Generally speaking, age-related hearing loss starts slowly. Adults in their 40s and 50s often dismiss the early signs, especially when family members help them cope with their hearing loss symptoms. From the time people start noticing they have a hearing problem, data shows on average they don’t seek treatment for 7 to 10 years. “At Audiology Experts we believe treating hearing loss sooner increases quality of life,” Dr. Fell says. “If hearing treatment and audiology care are proven to delay the onset of dementia, that would be welcome news!”

Audiology Experts • 1261 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Suite 105 • 817-451-4818 • audiologyexperts.com 28

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Hospitals

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center: Comprehensive Care for Every Stage of a Woman’s Life

s a mother, a daughter, a sister, a wife – or maybe all of the above – your family relies on you for lots of things, big and small. You give your all to the ones you love, but it’s important not to forget about your own health. As a woman, you can never be too cautious or too careful about caring for yourself and taking preventative steps to ward off common health issues. After all, it is easier to fight a potential problem in the early stages, rather than wait until the problem fully develops into something more serious. This means scheduling regular health checkups, routine pap smears and mammograms, taking preventative care against ovarian cancer and breast cancer, and overall just doing what is in the best interest of your overall health and well-being. For a lifetime of wellness, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is your home for comprehensive women’s health services. We’re proud to be the first full-service hospital in southeastern Tarrant County and voted the area’s Best Medical Facility. * Methodist Mansfield offers a range of women’s imaging services and is an accredited Breast Center of Excellence. We also provide advanced surgical options for your gynecologic needs. With da Vinci® technology, our robot-assisted procedures can make for safer women’s surgeries and faster recoveries. Whether you’re a mom-to-be or a mom-once-more, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is your home for comprehensive obstetric care. Our Women’s Center features well-appointed suites, a

dedicated OB emergency department, and a neonatal intensive care unit. You will also receive exclusive photographs of your baby’s first moments captured by a professional photographer and memorialized on a DVD if you pre-register the birth of your child. No one cares for you and your newborn more than our highly trained obstetrics team. From prenatal to postpartum and every step in between. When women come to Mansfield Medical Center, they can have peace of mind that they’re receiving high-quality care. The physicians on the medical staff providing care at Methodist Mansfield have the proven experience and expertise to guide women through every stage of life. From gynecologic issues to high-risk pregnancies and cancer screenings, we have available advanced and compassionate medical care. Patients can be confident they’re in good hands. Trust. Methodist. Call 877-637-4297 for a free physician referral or visit MethodistHealthSystem.org/Mansfield-Gyn * Living Magazine and Focus Daily News Texas law prohibits hospitals from practicing medicine. The physicians on the Methodist Health System medical staff are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Methodist Health System, or any of its affiliated hospitals. Methodist Health System complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center 2700 E. Broad St., Mansfield • 682-242-2000 • methodisthealthsystem.org/methodist-mansfield-medical-center arlingtontoday.com • February 2019 • ARLINGTON TODAY

Audiology

Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids: North Texas’ Trusted Provider for Better Hearing Since 1984! WHY is hearing health care so important? Our hearing is closely connected to the health of our brain. Although hearing loss is more prevalent as we age, many studies have shown a direct link between hearing loss and depression, mental fatigue and reduced cognitive capacity. Those are just a few reasons why hearing health care is so important! 48 Million...Americans have significant hearing loss. 1 in 3...people experience hearing loss by age 65. While early detection may not prevent hearing loss, it can help reduce the effects! WHEN was your last hearing test? For many, their last hearing test was a long, long time ago! Unlike a toothache or chronic back pain, hearing loss is not as noticeable because it sets in so gradually. This is one main reason why people wait so long to address their hearing health care - most are simply not aware of what they are missing.

Melissa Danchak, Au.D., CCC-A Doctor of Audiology

“Our experience with Kos/Danchak spans many years. We know that we can depend on receiving excellent service – in appointments, waiting time in office and clear, helpful information about our specific needs. On every visit we experience the caring professionalism that gives us confidence to know we are in good, caring hands for betting hearing.” – Melba B., Arlington, TX

WHAT happens during a hearing test? An inspection of your ears – otoscopy – is performed to understand if wax buildup is the issue. A baseline hearing test is performed to find out which pitches and tones you hear, or struggle to hear. A speech understanding assessment is done to understand how well you understand speech and speech in noise. A familiar voice test is also conducted to help identify how much better you could be hearing those you care about the most! WHERE should I go? Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids has been helping North Texans hear better for more than 32 years! We also have over 100 five-star online reviews from satisfied people that we have helped hear better! Call (817) 277-7039 and experience better hearing today!

Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids • 101 W. Randol Mill Road • 817-277-7039 • www.northtxhearing.com

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Plastic Surgery

The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med • Spa: At the Forefront in Helping You Be Your Best

Dr. Mark Bishara and the team at The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med-Spa The Peyco Southwest Realty Team

ver the innovative vanguards, Dr. Mark Bishara and his staff at The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med•Spa offer a wide range of procedures for patients hoping to improve the way they look and feel. To achieve state-of-the-art results for patients from around the world Dr. Bishara and the Paragon team stay on top of the latest medical technology to produce results patients love. To wit: Dr. Bishara and the staff use new lasers and cutting-edge gel implants for breast augmentation. Whether patients come to him for enhancement or corrective cosmetic surgery, Dr. Bishara delivers results that help patients take pride in how they look and feel after undergoing the various treatments and procedures. “We know that every woman is unique in both her desires and her body shape,” he says. “With that in mind, we take the time during the pre-operative consultations to learn what each patient hopes to gain from breast augmentation surgery and to decide which implant type and implant placement is best. In this way, every one of our patients enjoys completely customized treatment designed with her specific goals in mind.” Dr. Bishara says his patients elect to undergo breast augmentation for many different medical and aesthetic reasons, including balancing breast size, compensating for reduced breast mass after pregnancy or surgery and correcting a congenital breast defect. “Under our doctors’ expert care,” he says, “patients enjoy great-looking, natural-feeling breasts that are one or more cup sizes larger after the operation.” Last year, The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med-Spa celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Mansfield facility, a beautiful, 8,200 squarefoot facility located on two-and-a-half acres. It has four operating

rooms, multi-bay recovery, two private preoperative rooms, three injection rooms and three spa treatment rooms. There Bishara, an M.D. who has practiced cosmetic surgery in North Texas since 2009, heads a group of surgeons, nurses, nurse anesthetists, aestheticians, surgical assistants and a support staff. Last year, Ben Gbulie, M.D., FACS, a board certified plastic surgeon, was recruited from Tennessee to join the Paragon faculty and began his cosmetic practice in Mansfield. Jeremy Parcels, M.D., also joined the staff and performs procedures related to weight reduction in obese patients. Collectively, The Paragon team offers a wide variety of cosmetic and corrective services for both women and men, including: breast augmentation; tummy tucks; liposuction; face, neck and eyelid lifts; rhinoplasty; robot hair restoration, Botox and fillers. An integral part of the Paragon team is the ensemble of three robots – “junior partners,” Dr. Bishara calls them – that are utilized whenever patients seek his services for the revolutionary ARTAS hair restoration process. Dr. Bishara is one of fewer than 220 Diplomats of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgeons worldwide and was the first doctor in Texas to acquire the ARTAS system. With eight years of robotic experience, he has performed more procedures with them than anyone in the world – more than 1.2 million grafts transplanted. To enhance the experience for all of his patients, regardless of the reason they visit his office, Dr. Bishara often offers friendly perks. “Patients can’t wait for Wrinkle Free Wednesday,” he says. “A recurrent theme is that we have an amazing and kind front office staff. We pride ourselves on customer service.”

The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med-Spa • 1101 Matlock Road, Mansfield • 817-473-2120 • markbisharamd.com arlingtontoday.com • February 2019 • ARLINGTON TODAY

Podiatry

Accent Podiatry Associates: Devoted to Helping Patients Find the Best Solutions for Foot/Ankle Issues

The Accent Podiatry Associates team: Dharmesh “Dan” Bhakta, DPM, FACFAS; Jacob Jasper, DPM, AACFAS; Jinal Mehta, DPM; Steve Silvey, LPT, CWC; Shae Paschal, DPM, FACFAS; and Keyvan Ganz, DPM, FACFAS

r. Dharmesh “Dan” Bhakta began his practice at Accent Podiatry Associates 17 years ago, and from day one he has been dedicated to establishing a new standard for providing the highest quality of care in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. From offices in Arlington and Mansfield, Accent Podiatry Associates features experienced doctors who are board certified/ eligible by American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. They, along with other health care providers and staff members, have helped establish the practice as a patient-dedicated solution for people experiencing foot and ankle issues. The team of doctors includes Dharmesh Bhakta, DPM, FACFAS; Keyvan Ganz, DPM, FACFAS; Shae Paschal, DPM, FACFAS; Jinal Mehta, DPM; Steve Silvey, LPT, CWC; and Jacob Jasper, DPM, AACFAS. They work with a 25-person staff that shares the physicians’ quest to provide unparalleled support to those who need their help. “We believe that all patients deserve the highest quality medical care,” Dr. Bhakta says. “This quality is built on a foundation of thorough communication between the physician and the patient; highly trained, skillful providers; a caring, compassionate environment and current, state-of-the-art treatments.” Accent Podiatry Associates provides state-of-the-art medical and surgical advances that can improve the quality of life from both a foot and ankle standpoint, as well as overall well being. The practice provides care to patients of all ages for any foot and ankle

issue, including (but not limited to): bunions, heel pain, hammer toes, trauma (sprains, tears, fractures), ingrown toenails, feet and gait abnormalities and fungal treatments, including laser. The team also cares for children with flat feet and gait abnormalities, including orthotics and surgical repair. Diabetic care entails prevention and maintenance, including neuropathy and circulation testing, neuropathy repair, diabetic shoes and hosiery. “At Accent Podiatry, we make immediate appointments for our new patients so they don’t wait weeks to be seen, likely worsening their condition,” Dr. Bhakta says. “Upon first visit patients are met with an entirely electronic medical records system, a warm, friendly staff, a state-of-the art facility, and a comprehensive exam. Our doctors and medical assistants spend a lengthy amount of time listening to patients to understand their problems, all working together to a solution. We want our patients to be an active part of the healing process, and our focus on educating patients about their conditions ensures best prevention of future problems. Literature is provided to reiterate what was discussed, and to address additional information and patients’ further questions.” Dr. Bhakta and the team think of their practice – staff and patients – as a family. “We take the time to get to know our patients, allowing us to truly understand the complexity of the problem, and to provide the best support and answers to address and fulfill needs,” he says. “We strive to be prompt and work in a timely fashion, because we respect patients’ time and feelings. We always strive to do and be our best.”

Accent Podiatry Associates Arlington: 3050 S. Center St., Suite 140, 817-557-1006 • Mansfield: 221 Regency Pkwy., Suite 117, 817-477-3611 • accentpodiatry.com 32

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Ear, Nose & Throat

The Central Park ENT Team: Dr. Mark Palmer, Dr. Chris Lee, Dr. Stuart Thomas, Dr. Rene Peña, Dr. Dana Gibbs and Dr. Tyler Scoresby

Central Park ENT: Providing the Highest-Quality Treatment for All Ear, Nose and Throat Problems

entral Park ENT is composed of a team of certified and experienced doctors, each bringing years of expertise to their fields. All of the practice’s doctors have a stellar record of care in the DFW region, and their collective talents and compassion helped the practice earn an All Star award in Arlington Today’s Readers’ Choice poll in 2018. Central Park has offices in both Arlington and Mansfield and offers the full range of ENT services, including tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, ear tubes, head and neck cancer surgery, salivary gland disorders and voice and swallowing disorders – and it has an on-site surgery center. The practice treats all ages and takes most insurance plans. The medical team at Central Park ENT is led by Dr. Mark Palmer, Dr. Chris Lee, Dr. Stuart Thomas, Dr. Rene Peña, Dr. Dana Gibbs and Dr. Tyler Scoresby.

These board certified physicians work as a team to provide the best quality of service to their patients. They believe that by assisting others through education and compassion, they can improve and restore quality of life for their patients and their loved ones. The Mission at the practice is to provide the highest-quality treatment for all ear, nose and throat problems. By emphasizing patient education, incorporating the latest technology and making your individual needs a first priority, the team of ENT specialists and support staff aims to deliver the best patient experience. Central Park ENT, along with Physicians’ Hearing Aid Center, provides comprehensive hearing and balance healthcare for those with hearing and/or balance disorders. Whether you have allergies, hearing problems, sinus infections, dizziness, snoring or any other ear, nose or throat related problem, call Central Park ENT today and visit one of our convenient locations.

Central Park ENT Arlington: 409 Central Park Drive • 817-261-9191 • Mansfield: 221 Regency Pkwy., Suite 111 • 817- 592-8408 Fort Worth: 800 Eighth Ave., Suite 618 • 817-335-6336 • Dallas: 4300 N. Central Expressway, Suite 110 • 972-884-5606 centralparkent.net arlingtontoday.com • February 2019 • ARLINGTON TODAY

Wellness

Billing Services

Active Family Wellness Center: Keeping Families Happy and Healthy for Nearly a Decade

ctive Family Wellness Center is the go-to-place for holistic family health. Founded by Dr. Kenyon Godwin in 2010, the practice has been named Arlington’s top chiropractic practice the past four years in Arlington Today’s Readers’ Choice awards; it also won the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s 2016 Veteran-owned Small Business of the Year. Dr. Godwin says AFWC combines education, training and people-focused service to help communities live longer, stronger, healthier lives. AFWC offers an effective lifestyle modification program called 8 Weeks to Wellness. This program incorporates the best of wellness: Chiropractic, Nutrition, Massage, Fitness and Meditation/Prayer. “Our catalyzing statement is Dr. Kenyon Godwin to make Arlington the healthiest city in the state of Texas,” Dr. Godwin says. “Arlington is a place where families enjoy professional sports teams, theme parks, recreational sports, traveling and outdoor events. We help the family step up to those physical demands. We help people in the American Dream City live their dream by having the health to do so.” The practice offers specific science-based adjustments, corrective care for scoliosis and weakened spines, spinal decompression and injury prevention for all levels of athletes. On the wellness side, AFWC offers weight loss, prenatal adjustments, pediatric adjustments, health talks, and organic, all-in-one vitamins. “Patients tell us we are more than chiropractors and can tell a stark difference on the first visit!” Dr. Godwin says. “They love the feel of our office that adds to the results. We are able to help people where our current healthcare system has failed. In 2016, we helped one of our patients lose 100 pounds! People just need doctors that care about their health more than their wealth.” Active Family Wellness Center uses cutting-edge technology and now offers advanced 3D functional movement analysis and the latest software for notes, check-in and appointment reminders. Says Dr. Godwin: “Our two top values are 5-Star Service and adding value – that is what AFWC is all about!”

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TPMC Billing Services LLC: Created to Promote a Better Billing Experience for Providers and Patients

PMC Billing Services LLC is located in downtown Arlington next to the city hall. TPMC was born in February 2018 to promote a better medical billing experience for providers and their patients. With more than 16 years of medical billing experience and as medical office management within staff, TPMC knows the value of good communication between the office staff and the billing department. We know each practice’s needs are different. We know your patients are the most important thing in your practice. TPMC will work with each individual provider to customize a billing plan for each practice and find where it can improve. We will work with each patient to provide a better experience when managing their medical bill. As a member of AAPC we offer nationwide medical billing services and revenue cycle solutions for medical billing. We work with you and your staff as closely as an in-house biller and save you money by eliminating in-house medical billing employee expenses and lowering the cost of forms, supplies, and reducing your telephone expenses. Specialties-Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Urgent Care and More. • Competitive rates. We can assure better rates from your current billing company • We will use providers’ EMR for providers control • Daily claims submission and posting • Practice revenue reports monthly • HIPAA compliance • Physician’s credentialing • Monthly aging report (including less than 30 days) • Collection services • Monthly patient statements • Outstanding claims are tracked daily until processed and totally paid.

TPMC Billing Services LLC 318 W. Main St., Suite 101 • 817-717-8895 tpmcbilling.com

Women caring for women The doctors of Women’s Health Services provide full OB/ GYN services and are skilled in managing all aspects of women’s health care, such as normal and high risk pregnancy care, gynecologic surgery, incontinence treatment, annual exams, and contraceptive and hormone therapy needs. We also provide state-of-theart maternity care in the newly renovated labor and delivery suites at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. Our goal is to provide quality care with high patient satisfaction. Visit our website and make your appointments online at www.womenshealthservices.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

North Office: 1001 N. Waldrop, Suite 505 Arlington, TX 76012

South Office: 5005 S. Cooper St, Suite 275 Arlington, TX 76017

Phone 817-277-9415 • Fax 817-277-0360 Email info@womenshealthservices.com

DOCTOR SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Jessica Brown Originally from Houston, Dr. Jessica Brown attended Baylor University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She completed both medical school and her OB/ Gyn residency training at University of Texas at Southwestern. When she was in medical school, Dr. Brown met her husband, Paul, who is a financial advisor in the DFW Metroplex. In her spare time, Dr. Brown enjoys traveling, learning about different cultures, and trying new cuisines. An honest and friendly physician, Dr. Brown cares about the doctor-patient relationship. She enjoys educating her patients so that they can take ownership of their health. She’s passionate about the obstetrics and gynecology field, especially the areas of family planning, holistic health, adolescent and pediatric gynecology, and minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Brown is accepting new patients at both the North and South office locations of Women’s Health Services.

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North Office: 1001 N. Waldrop, Suite 505 Arlington, TX 76012

South Office: 5005 S. Cooper St, Suite 275 Arlington, TX 76017

Phone 817-277-9415 • Fax 817-277-0360 Email info@womenshealthservices.com

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DOCTOR SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Joy Carter Dr. Joy Carter grew up in the Mid-Cities in Texas. She went to college at Baylor University for her bachelor’s in Biology, and then went to Southern Methodist University for her master’s in Biology Science. She was accepted to medical school at University of Texas in San Antonio and completed her OG/GYN residency at the UT Medical Branch in Galveston. After practicing in a solo environment for three years in South Texas, she joined Women’s Health Services in 2016. Dr. Carter loves the practice of both obstetrics and gynecology. She focuses on promoting the right health care options for each of her patients. She enjoys taking care of women throughout their reproductive years, pregnancy, and menopause. She is skilled at performing gynecological surgery, including minimally invasive and in-office procedures. Dr. Carter and her husband, Brian, have three children. When she’s not busy with work or family, she enjoys hiking, outdoor camping, and knitting. Dr. Carter practices out of both the North and South office locations of Women’s Health Services.

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Family Practice

Family Dentistry

Great Oak Dental: Bringing Smiles to Local Patients for More Than Half a Decade

O Questcare Medical Clinic of Arlington: Providing High-Quality Care and Outstanding Service

uestcare Medical Clinic of Arlington offers a wide range of family medicine services. Questcare physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners provide the friendly service most patients associate with their family doctor. Questcare’s specific services include general physicals, chronic illness management, acute care of illness, Biote Hormone replacement therapy, weight management and minor office procedures. The medical providers are highly motivated to improve upon their medical knowledge and skills. The providers take time to learn from each other, and from their patients, every day. The clinic nurses have almost a century of combined experience. This is evident in their commitment to the quality of their work and to the patients. Our Promise Our promise to patients and colleagues is to provide high-quality care, outstanding service, and improve lives through our friendliness, innovation, and commitment to excellence. Our Mission • To provide a full range of patient care services of the highest quality. • To deliver all services with the utmost respect and dignity. • To create effective relationships and an environment for achievement. • To hire and maintain the best and brightest physicians and staff. Our hours are from 8 am to 5 pm. Coming soon: extended hours.

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ver the past six years, Dr. Jackilyn Dang has been providing state-ofthe-art dental care to Arlington-area patients. Dr. Dang opened Great Oak Dental in spring 2013 and added a second practice, Legacy Park Dental, nearly four years ago. She and her staff provide the utmost care in blending compassion and expertise as part of each patient’s treatment plan. During a patient’s first visit to either office, the staff begins with a comprehensive exam. They also go over the medical history, existing dental restorations and the patient’s current periodontal health. From there, they customize a treatment plan that the patient understands and feels comfortable with. “It’s important for our patients to be fully educated about their dental options, and we never want our patients to feel rushed or to be afraid to ask questions,” Dr. Dang says. Dr. Jackilyn Dang “We take the time to educate and inform our patients about their financial options and procedures so they can make the best decision possible for themselves.” Dr. Dang, who has practiced dentistry over the past decade, says she and the entire staff are dedicated to a professional philosophy that puts the patient first. To that end, both practices offer cutting-edge technology. For example, Dr. Dang offers MTM ® Clear • Aligner, which is a virtually undetectable way to align a smile without traditional braces. The surprisingly affordable Clear Aligner uses clear, removable aligners to correct slight misalignments (such as crowding or gaps). Each aligner is custom fabricated, per the treatment plan arranged between the patient and Dr. Dang, to progressively advance teeth into their ideal position, leaving patients with a beautiful smile. The practices also provide other services, such as implants, braces, veneers and bonding, laser dentistry, crowns and bridges, partials and dentures, and general dentistry. Both practices are taking new patients.

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he newly opened The Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA Training Center is a member-only, full functional-training satellite location that offers a variety of features to help area residents become and stay fit. Amenities include: • Full membership benefits, including access to over 2,600 locations nation-wide, free Child Watch, free youth sports programs and memberonly pricing for swimming lessons, summer camp and senior programs. Families with a YMCA membership also enjoy free Saturday evening childcare, year-round. • A personalized experience for our members to reach their health goals. • Access to functional training, personal training sessions or simply stopping by to work out. • Engaged sense of community and accountability. • Cardio and circuit training including TRX, HIIT, XGT Fitness, Personal Training, and more. • Child Watch while you workout • Programs for youth and seniors Functional fitness exercises are designed to train and develop your muscles to make it easier and safer to perform everyday activities, such as carrying groceries or playing a game of basketball with your kids. The new YMCA training center offers functional training experts who will develop exercises designed specifically for you. The training regimen focuses on the variety of degrees of the body’s natural movements, which can improve muscular balance and joint stability to decrease risk of injury. Functional training is aimed at boosting your health and general well-being.

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Stoney Kersh has been nominated for the NFL Hall of Fans. He’s definitely deserving • By Toni Randle-Cook hey are known as “America’s Team.” With 8.7 million fans, the Dallas Cowboys have the most followed National Football League team account on Facebook (September 2018, statista.com). And one of them is getting special recognition. Arlington resident Stoney Kersh was nominated for the Ford Hall of Fans. The automobile company chose only six people, nationwide, to participate in the contest. While the honor already exists for fans of NASCAR, 2019 is the inaugural year for the NFL Hall of Fans. “It’s a great honor. I mean, you figure all of the millions of Cowboy fans in the world, and they chose me,” says Kersh. “I still can’t wrap my mind around it. I’m truly blessed to be able to represent the Cowboys.” Kersh began collecting Dallas Cowboys memorabilia when he was four years old with a set of football cards – which he still has

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to this day. The 51-year-old says he loves stuff with the star on it and will shop everywhere and anywhere he can find it: “I’ve been known to wait in line all night long if I saw something at an estate sale.” Over the years, the collection has grown – a lot! “I used to keep it to myself, and my friends would come over and see it and say you have to do something with all of this,” recalls Kersh. “So all I could come up with is a museum.” The Kersh home has been turned into the “Stoney’s Dallas Cowboys Museum.” It’s so impressive that the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau has listed it as an attraction on its website. The museum consists of three buildings, as well as several vehicles and an outdoor display area. “That’s what we do this for, is to show this to people,” says Stoney’s wife, Diana Kersh. The Kershs welcome families, schools and other groups into their home. They say they get a few visitors each week, but the number tends to increase when the Cowboys are playing well. They’ve opened their door to fans from Mexico, New York, even as far away as Hawaii. “We get the most joy out of seeing people smile,” says Stoney. “That’s what it’s all about.” And while they are happy to host any football fan, the couple was excited to have these celebrities stop by this year: former Cowboys Michael Irvin, Dixon Edwards, Lincoln Coleman and NFL Commissioner, Roger Goodell. After his museum tour, Goodell invited the Hershs to his suite at AT&T Stadium to watch a Cowboys game. “Mr. Goodell just sat and talked to me like I was one of the guys,” says Hersh. “I’d say it’s been a dream come true, but I never dreamt this.” The winner of the fan contest will be announced on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 3. He or she will be inducted into the Ford Hall of Fans in July at an event in Canton, Ohio. Photos: Toni Randle-Cook “We don’t even have a Dallas Cowboys player nominated to go into the Hall of Fame this year, so if we could get a fan that would be awesome!” exclaims Hersh. For more on the museum, visit arlington.org.

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he impressive 7,000-square-foot home in the Lake Interlochen area of Arlington pictured above and about is located on a quiet cul-de-sac with extensive water views through the expansive windows and doors of multiple rooms. The uniqueness of the home is defined by the five-level, three-story design that is ideal for family and entertaining. As the photographs show, the house, listed by Linda Magazzine of the Magazzine Cunningham Group at Ebby Halliday REALTORS ®, features many upscale amenities. Here are some highlights: • The large, remodeled kitchen has a commercial-style burner cook-top, warming drawer, two convection ovens, two dishwashers with china and crystal options and two built-in microwaves. The countertops are a combination of Danby marble and honed Brazilian granite. The custom walnut cabinets reach to the 12-foot ceiling and feature built-in pantries with sliding drawers on either side of another large work area. • The kitchen and over-sized laundry room have travertine flooring; the remaining rooms on the pool and entry level have beautiful hickory wood flooring. Shutters and blinds cover the windows and doors overlooking the pool and spa, as well as a view of the Interlochen waterway. • The main dining area features 25-foot ceilings with a handmade lighting fixture. The library features a 25-foot ceiling with a crystal chandelier, soaring bookcases with a sliding ladder for access. >>>

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• The pool level of the home features an oversized family room and walk-up bar area with a built-in GE Monogram refrigerator and ice maker. Brazilian granite with embedded chips lends an unusual flair to this open entertainment and family area. There is also a study on this floor. • One of the four bedrooms, all with private baths, is on the entry level. The on-suite bath features dual rain-style shower heads with open shower access wide enough to accommodate a From the bedrooms and bathrooms to the various living areas, this home is crafted to heighten shower chair or other aids, if needed. every experience that is rooted in the dwelling. • The master bedroom, with an attached sitting room including one of the four fireplaces, has a large, private balcony for enjoying a peaceful morning coffee or for viewing beautiful sunsets. • The outdoor area has been created with an eye toward easy maintenance and accessibility. The outdoor kitchen, easily accessed from the kitchen, features a built-in DCS grill and sink area, as well as a gas fire pit. Pavers have been used extensively to minimize lawn space and water use. The covered boat deck area features a comfortable seating area with an outdoor fan, a floating dock for ease of water access for a board or the kayak, which remains with the house. Magazzine is available to lead tours of the estate or to answer any questions about the property. To contact her, call 817-980-8733, email her at lindamagazzine@ebby.com or visit magazzinecunninghamgroup.ebby.com.

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Inspired by the Margarita Ball in Arlington, a group of Mansfield ansfield Cares will Party Like It’s 1999 for its 20th annual residents got together in the fall of 1999 and came up with the idea charity ball. “The party is always fun,” says ball chair of doing something similar in their community. In the past 20 years, Heidi Gallini. “Great people, great music and great food the ball has switched seasons – from November to February – and make a great party.” the purpose of Mansfield Cares has become much broader. Known as the biggest party in south Tarrant County, the Besides assisting people in need – “someone loses their job and Mansfield Cares Charity Ball will reign Feb. 23 at Walnut Creek can’t pay the mortgage” – the group also assists other charities in the Country Club with a Prince-inspired celebration. Ten-piece band community, Herrmann says. The Good Question will get the party going with hits from 1999, Mansfield Cares donates to Feed the Kids and local food pantries, Motown and line dances that will get people dancing, Gallini says. gives Payless shoe cards to the Mansfield school district and She promises heavy hors d’oeuvres, which include a prime rib scholarships to graduating seniors. In 2009, the group built The Caring carving station, seafood bar and chocolate-dipped strawberries, Place Clinic, which provides medical, among other delectable dishes. dental, vision and counseling care to those And there will be a lot to do besides Mansfield Cares Charity Ball in need. And in 2013, Mansfield Cares built dining and dancing. Live and silent 7 p.m. on Feb. 23 a 15,000-square-foot warehouse that now auctions, including a restaurant row of houses the community’s only food bank. gift cards, split the pot and a wine pull are Walnut Creek Country Club Ball decorations will incorporate the planned. 1151 Country Club Drive, Mansfield high points of those 20 years of giving, Besides the Purple Rain décor and a $125; $150 at the door Gallini explains. “As you enter, you’ll go purple signature drink, the party will honor through a display that showcases what two decades of assistance to the community. Mansfield Cares has done over the past 20 years,” she says. “New In the past 20 years, Mansfield Cares has donated approximately people don’t know who we are and what we’re about. $2.5 million to the Mansfield area, estimates Suzy Herrmann, “It’s for a great cause,” Gallini says. “You get people with president of the 501(c)3 organization. charitable hearts. I love what it’s been able to do for people in our “We’re known as the safety net of Mansfield,” says Herrmann, community.” who has been a member of the all-volunteer group for 14 years. “If Tickets for the ball are $125 per person or $150 each at the door. people can’t find help, we will come in and help. Go to mansfieldcares.org to order tickets. Everyone is invited, “Mansfield is so unique,” she says. “It takes care of its citizens. We Herrmann says. see a need, and we take care of that need.” 48

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This 63-year-old classic loaded with family traditions is like new again • By Richard Greene hen classic car collector Neils Agather wanted his favorite vehicle restored to showroom condition, he called on Arlington’s Robert Massengale to take on the task. The Artesian Blue/Alcan White 1956 Super 88 Oldsmobile was purchased new by his father the same year Neils was born. In fact, his first ride in it was the trip home from the hospital. He repeated the trip twice more on the occasions of the birth of his two daughters. So, to say it had to be perfectly restored was entirely understandable. Robert had worked on three of Neils’ other cars and established his reputation of producing the desired results. After 14 months of meticulous labor ranging from the selection of tiny stainless steel screws to attach the refurbished trim to the complete rebuild of the massive 324-cubic-inch Rocket V8 engine, it was ready for delivery to its very proud owner. The Agathers put some 320,000 miles on the car over the years, and now they will add to that number as Neils drives it around to the delight of those who get to enjoy seeing it on the road as a

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The Artesian Blue/Alcan White Super 88 Olds looks just as it did when it was released 63 years ago. And the 324-cubic-inch Rocket V8 engine was rebuilt to produce power to match the look.

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Oldsmobile’s success with this model during the 1950s led to the company’s slogan – “Make a Date with the Rocket 88.”

reminder of the transformative decade of the American car culture. Everything about the car is original. Only the re-plated gleaming chrome and upholstery was subcontracted. All the rest of the work was done by Robert, one piece and one day at a time until it was finally finished to specifications first achieved by General Motors engineers and assemblers more than six decades ago. One thing that is superior to what the big car manufacturer was able to do at the time is the exterior paint finish. After top-of-theline, two-stage Spies Hecker base coats and four applications of clear coat followed by labor intensive wet sanding, the car now has the gleam of today’s new vehicles. The first generation of the Olds 88 was developed in the postwar years of 1949-1953. Car makers had resumed the business of building automobiles in their plants that had been converted to produce WWII fighting machines. Oldsmobile’s success with the car led to the company’s slogan, “Make a Date with a Rocket 88.” Its name inspired what some say was the first ever Rock & Roll record released in 1951 by Bill Haley and the Saddlemen – “Rocket 88.” 52

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The second generation ranging from 1954 to 1956 saw the Oldsmobile completely restyled with longer and lower bodies and wrap-around windshields and rear windows. The ’56 models like this one introduced a new front split grille and revised taillights and a revised chrome design along the sides. Horsepower increased to 240 for the Super 88, along with a new fourspeed transmission that added a new “Park” position to the shift console. The new oval speedometer replaced the round version, further enhancing the dramatic art-deco dashboard. Robert’s work on this car is a tribute to the passion the GM designers displayed across the company’s lineup from Chevys to the Cadillacs of the era with, according to some collectors, the Olds 88 as a flagship among them all. I first met Robert when he worked on my two old cars and found him to be capable in every way of keeping them in top-running condition and ensuring their appearance was up to original standards that made the enjoyment of owning them complete. What he has done for the Agather family is a pinnacle example of his many skills.

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Texas Rangers to extend national award-winning scholarship program Rangers Board of Directors member Ken Hall, Richard Greene, Rangers Chief Operating Officer Neil Leibman and Mayor Jeff Williams looking over the MLB Commissioner’s Award recognizing the scholars program for Philanthropic Excellence.

hen the Texas Rangers launched the Richard Greene Scholarship Program in 1997, the promise from the owners at that time was to annually provide $10,000 in college money to one recipient from each of Arlington’s public high schools who demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential. The commitment was to continue the program for 20 years through The Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation. It came about as part of the many ways the ballclub planned to support the community that had partnered with them, during Greene’s tenure as mayor, to build The Ballpark in Arlington. As we previously reported, the Foundation’s scholarship program, having exceeded expectations of what recipients were achieving, was recognized nationally by winning the prestigious Major League Baseball Commissioner’s Award for Philanthropic Excellence. Now comes news from Rangers owners Ray Davis and Neil Leibman of plans for the Foundation to continue the program in perpetuity. They announced plans to raise an endowment of $1 million to achieve those ends and launched the kickoff of that effort in a gathering among community leaders and supporters of the Foundation.

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Those attending the reception at Globe Life Park heard about the successes of the 114 Greene Scholars the program has helped to produce and how these outstanding young people are changing the world. While there are many examples among those who have been chosen for the program, recent achievements of one of the students, selected in 2010, is illustrative of that bold claim. Omomayowa Olawoyin’s parents brought her and her siblings to America from Nigeria when she was seven years old. She says that opportunity was “just enough” to launch what was to become an extraordinary response to being given a chance to succeed. Finishing first among 426 graduates from Seguin High School, she selected the University of Texas at Arlington from all the universities that would have liked to have had her as an entering freshman. Now pursuing her PhD in Mathematics, “Mayowa” has already contributed significantly to research first through the Undergraduate Training in Theoretical and Ecology Research program, where she engaged in the versatility of mathematics and shared that experience at numerous conferences, polishing her presentation skills. Next was research in mathematics education through the McNair Scholars Program, investigating how teacher reactions to pivotal

Making the world a better place ... moments in instruction impacted the level of student discourse in math classrooms at the elementary school level. Now with funding from the National Science Foundation’s graduate fellowship program, she’s doing research in mathematical biology and developing scientific models to describe the spread of diseases such as Zika. That initiative has already resulted in the publication of her collaborative research in the ScienceDirect Journal modeling multiple transmission pathways of the Zika virus. The abstract offers laymen a view of the breakthrough: “Although the Zika virus is transmitted to humans primarily through the bite of infected female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, it can also be sexually and vertically transmitted within both populations. In this study, we develop a new mathematical model of the Zika virus which incorporates sexual transmission in humans and mosquitoes, and vertical transmission in mosquitoes, and mosquito to human transmission through bites.” Included here is just one of the math formulas used to build the model that produces the new knowledge that confirms how she is changing the world by informing global medicine through math and science.

Omomayowa Olawoyin, who was chosen to be a Richard Greene scholar in 2010, epitomizes what the program represents. The high school valedictorian earned an undergraduate degree at UTA and is now pursuing her PhD in Mathematics. The formula to the left is part of research she is doing to help eradicate the Zika virus. “Mayowa” also recently married Toyin Richardson Awe.

She credits the Rangers Foundation for the start of her 10 years of educational pursuits that have prepared her for contributions that now may accelerate to new heights: “The Richard Greene Scholarship program was extremely influential in my academic professional journey.” That journey thus far has also been highlighted by her marriage last year to Toyin Richardson Awe. A traditional cultural ceremony that was celebrated by the couple’s extended families marked the occasion and added the dimension of marriage to her very busy life. The program’s real-life results produced by students and professionals alike that have been and are in the program is what inspired MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred’s explanation of his award decision that we reported in our December issue but bears repeating: “This unique initiative distinguished itself for its emphasis on mentorship, career opportunities and close ties to the Arlington community. The investment into the future of Arlington high school students by the Rangers and local city leadership has resulted in notable professional and collegiate careers by the Scholars.” The Rangers decision to continue the program, based on more than 20 years’ experience with it, is very good news, indeed.

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1. Go “parking” – Experience a night beneath the stars at one of

Arlington’s city parks. Whether it’s a picnic in the park, a ride on a bicycle built for two or a quest to identify mating calls of the wild, a romantic outdoor adventure awaits.

2. Be part of the “inn” crowd – Sanford House, the elegant bed and breakfast inn located at 506 N. Center Street, also boasts a restaurant, bar and full service spa. With its picturesque veranda, classical music-themed rooms and flavorful wines, the entire B&B experience spells romance.

3. Go Live! – Texas Live!, the state-of-the-art entertainment venue

located in the heart of the Arlington’s entertainment district, will be pairing live music with world class cuisine. Brad Thompson will play at Troy’s, while Texas country music artist Bradley Banning will perform at Lockhart’s, with both shows starting at 8 p.m. on Feb 14. AND ... the shows are free.

4. Grab a flight downtown – With the craft beer scene booming, there are several places to sample some new brews downtown that are within walking distance of one another, such as Kool Keg, On Tap, Division Brewing and Legal Draft. 5. Check out “The Book of Love” – Steal away to the ultrainnovative George W. Hawkes downtown library (100 S. Center St.), where book lovers can revel in the modern technology, scenic rooftop patio or a good read. 6. Revel in “Raindrops” – B.J. Thomas lovers can anticipate more

than just “Another Somebody Done Somebody Wrong Song” when the crooner settles in for a romantic evening Feb. 15 at Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.).

7. Starry, starry night – Go cosmic at the University of Texas at Arlington Planetarium (700 Planetarium Place). “Romancing the Stars” will be showing at 6 p.m. on Feb. 14-16.

8. Art for your sake – Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main St.)

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9. Java or vino? (Either way, you’re covered) – Start Valentine’s

Day off at one of the hottest spots in town, Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar (403 E. Main St.), as Frost Bank shares the love with a free first cup of coffee from 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Not exactly a morning person? Not a problem. This subtly chic bar serves up wine, as well.

10. Claim your steak – There is no better romantic view in all of

Arlington than that from the windows of Mercury Chophouse. The upscale eatery sits high atop the city at 2221 E. Lamar Blvd. And the cuisine is as enticing as the atmosphere.

11. Plan your escape – Blue Ops Mission (351 W. Randol Mill

Road, Suite 131) offers private escape rooms where teammates can solve puzzles while having fun and trying to escape before the sands of time run out.

12. Tour history – Top O’ Hill Terrace (3001 W. Division St.) was once a historical gambling hall – complete with an underground escape tunnel. Now the location of Arlington Baptist University, the storied site holds tours, as Vickie Bryant gives an entertaining historical look back at a time when the rich and famous would frequent the casino, which was tastefully disguised as a tea room. 13. Craft a gift for your honey – For those with knack for making things – and a yearning to make something for someone special – there’s a “Craft My Valentine” session at 11 a.m. on Feb. 9 at Mansfield Public Library (104 S. Wisteria). The session is free, and supplies are provided.

14. Give love a chance to bloom – Calloway’s Nursery (1424 N. Center St.) provides a beautiful backdrop for bonding while couples plan their organic outdoor or patio garden. 15. Share some love songs – While some might view vinyl records as retro-ish, Truth Vinyl (300 E. Abram St., Suite 190) has an ultramodern feel. Plunder the cubicles for favorite love songs or dance tunes. Better yet, take to the stage and woo your significant other via open mic. >>>

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THERE’S SOMETHING EVERYONE wants to know on Valentine’s Day – where’s the chocolate? So we’ve scouted around town and discovered these nine sweet possibilities. Potager Café’s Other Stuff (208 S. Mesquite St.) – This lovely Downtown Arlington gem serves hot chocolate. And for an extra buck, chocolate can also be added to any of the offerings on the shop’s organic coffee menu. Duluth Trading Company (620 E. Interstate 20) – Those planning a romantic, outdoor adventure may want to pick up a few Hammond’s Pigs N’ Taters chocolate bars near the checkout. The candy bars are an interesting blend of milk chocolate, crispy bacon-flavored bits and potato chips. Tom Thumb Stores (various locations) – The grocery stores, with three locations in Arlington, are a one-stop shop for Valentine candies, flowers and fine wines such as Apothic Red, a fullbodied red wine with hints of mocha and vanilla, as well as Apothic Dark, a hearty wine with notes of coffee and dark chocolate. Great American Cookie Company (3811 S. Cooper St., Suite 1160) – Say it sweetly with a few decadent brownies, a cookie cake or a fresh-baked double doozie cookie (with chocolate chips,

16. Say it with a cake – Nothing Bundt Cakes (5001 S. Cooper

St. and 839 E. Lamar Blvd.) can bake you a cake as fast as need be. But you probably want to order those edible Valentines early, because this is a busy time of year at the bakeries.

17. Dinner by Candlelite – Cozy up in a dimly lit booth for an intimate evening at the iconic Candlelite Inn (1202 E. Division St.). Located near AT&T Stadium, the restaurant has been around since the 1950s. Although it’s been updated, the place has retained a nostalgic feel by hanging onto a few of the building’s original elements during the revamp.

of course,) which are all available on the lower level of the Parks Mall. Total Wine (981 W. Interstate 20) – The store offers a vast assortment of chocolate liquors and other beverages, including Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine chocolate cherries. Choco Vine, with varieties ranging from bitter to sweet, can be found among the store’s chocolate wine selections. Edible Arrangements (two locations) – From chocolate-dipped strawberries to fruit smoothies with chocolate-dipped apple bites on the side, this Valentine’s Day go-to store has it all. Legal Draft Beer Company (500 E. Division St.) – Legal Draft’s Chief Justice Stout is “brewed with chocolate malt and easy on the hops,” according to the company website. “It’s made for those who enjoy a rich, smooth, traditional stout.” Sugar Bee Sweets Bakery (201 N. East St.) – Along with mint chocolate chip cake balls, chocolate pie and other treats, the bakery offers a chocolate stout cake (with stout buttercream filling) made with Legal Draft beer. Your Own Backyard – Of course, there’s always the option of firing up the chimenea and cozying up outdoors for a romantic evening and s’mores.

Valentine’s Day or simply searching for a great skin product gift idea for your special someone, Great Skin Spa Skincare & Facial Club (3851 SW Green Oaks Blvd.) offers an array of services from skin care to facials and massages – all designed for a relaxing infusion of luxurious beauty.

20. Songs that make the heart thump faster – To get you in the

18. Rent a RomCom (or something else) – Gamers, music lovers,

mood early, Timeless Concerts will present its Valentines Special at 2 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Arlington Museum of Art. In addition to the romantic music performed by the popular and talented roster of musicians and vocalists, there’s a post-concert party with live piano music, as well as complimentary fruit/cheese/desserts/wine/ soft drinks.

19. Pamper her (or him) – Whether you are prepping for

21. What, again, is a girl’s best friend? – For soulmates looking for long-term love, there’s Troy Vinson Jewelers just a precious stone’s throw from the city at 4666 S.W. Loop 820 in Fort Worth. From wedding rings to all manner of custom jewelry, the cupids at Troy Vinson know how to shoot and hit the heart.

collectors and those willing to browse through their favorite genres for a film or two to take home and watch together can definitely find what they’re looking for at Movie Trading Company (4115 S. Cooper St., Suite 20).

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hen Six Flags Over Texas opens for the 2019 season on Feb. 23, the famed theme park will introduce its 14th – and possibly its most exciting – roller coaster, El Diablo. The park warns thrill seekers not to let the coaster’s simple design fool them — this coaster is all about delivering some seriously powerful thrills. After park guests are locked securely into the 32-passenger curved train, this super-sized loop gets going right away, rocking back and forth as it slowly builds up energy. With every pass through the fly-through station, the train gets closer and closer to cresting the top of the loop. Finally, the train reaches the apex of the ride — a full 100 feet in the air — all while experiencing some serious hang time. Thanks to the unique, face-to-face seating train,

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he Arlington Animal Services Center recently celebrated 10 years of providing care, services and educational programs that aim to protect the health, safety and welfare of both animals and the community. Last month, the Arlington City Council issued a proclamation in recognition of the growth and achievements of the Arlington Animal Services Center, its hardworking staff and dedicated volunteers. More than 58,000 animals have been adopted or transferred to one of the many adoption placement partners since the state-of-the-art facility opened in January 2009. The center, located at 1000 SE Green Oaks Blvd., was made possible through funding approved by Arlington voters in the 2003 bond election as well as individual and private contributions totaling more than $300,000. “Because of the outstanding leadership and management, the awesome staff, and the fantastic volunteers the shelter has been able to save and help many animals,” says Judith Flynn, Animal Services Center Advisory Board chair. “The shelter works with many quality organizations with healthy, caring results. I am proud to be a part of this amazing, caring service.” The anniversary celebration included a presentation by Manager Chris Huff, who provided volunteers and visitors with an overview of the shelter’s accomplishments, community opportunities, and the City’s deep appreciation for all the volunteers and partnerships instrumental to the shelter’s success. Animal Services had a 78.76-percent live release rate in 2018, thanks to 500 Service Enterprise Certified Volunteers and partnerships with rescue organizations.

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i! I’m happy you stopped on this page and gave me a few minutes of your time. My name is Sara Pintilie, and I am a millennial that lives in Arlington and loves the city. I mean, I’m more than that, but I want to give you the main points – my elevator pitch if you will – for why you might want to give my column a bit of a read. As a millennial (I promise, I will restrict my usage of that word), I see Arlington at a bit of a crossroads. I spent my single-digits in Arlington, moved to Mansfield until I was 18 (Go Tigers!) and returned to Arlington to go to college at the University of Texas at Arlington. I have lived in Arlington; Mansfield; Fort Worth; Kennedale; Benbrook; Leicester, U.K.; Seoul, South Korea; Las Colinas and Dallas – but found myself back in Arlington Why? My friends ask that all the time. “Why Arlington?,” “There’s nothing to do in Arlington.” My answer is almost always the same: “You just don’t get it.” The Arlington I see can’t seem to get past the Arlington my Dallasite friends see – which is a bummer, because Arlington is “fire.” (Did I use that right?) But seriously, Arlington is at a moment in time where it is becoming a burgeoning community filled with innovation and entertainment. It’s even there in some areas. And Downtown. Man, Downtown Arlington isn’t your parent’s downtown anymore. When my friends and I went to UTA less than 10 years ago, not one of those revitalizations were there. College Park wasn’t even in existence. Though we love J. Gilligan’s with all our hearts – I am

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envious of the college kids that can walk to Grease Monkey or Old School Pizza & Suds. Things keep a changin’, and it is all for the better. There’s always a pleasant surprise around the corner. Last year, I wanted to see Terry Crews – actor and Sara’s hero – speak during his University tour. When I looked it up, he was speaking at College Park Center as part of the Maverick Speaker Series. My friend and I went, and it was an incredible experience that was only 10 minutes down the road from my house. And, just the other day, I ordered a cute sleep mask (I’m big into sleep hygiene) online from The Sleepy Cottage. Low and behold, when I looked into the company, I found out that quirky small business is located in Downtown Arlington. Arlington has this ability to keep me on my toes – I love it. So, dear reader, hopefully you are still reading this (Yay! And Thank You! ), because in future columns I want to show Downtown Arlington, with an you my Arlington, an Arlington eclectic mix of eateries and that maybe you, your relative or entertainment options, is ever evolving – and becoming ever friend weren’t really acquainted more attractive to millennials. with. Or you are already savvy and want to rub it in your Dallasite friends’ faces (I got your back, fam). Either way, starting this month and continuing forward, I’m going to show Arlington some millennial love.

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When: Feb. 2 Where: The Theatre at Grand Prairie (1001 Performance Place) Show times: 7 p.m. Notes: In the midst of its fourth decade of music making, the band America has been a perennial on the concert circuit for 34 years. For more: verizontheatre.com

in Black (9:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 at Live! Arena). For more: texas-live.com

MUSIC: Concerts at Arlington Music Hall

TRIVIA: Trivia Tuesdays

When: Feb. 6, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 21, 22, 23, 28 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: Check website for times Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include: Jim Messina (Feb. 6), Ricky Nelson Remembered starring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson (Feb. 8), Spyro Gyra (Feb. 9), Steven Curtis Chapman (Feb. 10), B.J. Thomas with opening act Alex Harvey (Feb. 15), John Denver Tribute starring Jim Curry (Feb. 16), Larry, Steve & Rudy: The Gatlin Brothers (Feb. 21), Atlanta Rhythm Section (Feb. 22), Tracy Byrd (Feb. 23) and Poco (Feb. 28). For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

MUSIC: Concerts at Texas Live!

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When: Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26 Where: Mellow Mushroom (200 N. Center St.) Time: 7 p.m. Notes: Eat pizza and play some live trivia. Prizes include gift cards for the top three finishers. For more: 817-274-7173

When: Feb. 6-28 Where: Texas Live! Show times: Check website for times Notes: The following performers are scheduled to appear at Texas Live! this month: Mo Robson (6 p.m. on Feb. 6 at Lockhart Smokehouse), Keith Mitchell ( 6 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Troy’s, 6 p.m. on Feb. 27 at Lockhart Smokehouse and 8 p.m. on Feb. 28 at Troy’s), Brad Thompson (8 p.m. on Feb. 7 at Troy’s, 6 p.m. on Feb. 9 and 6 p.m. on Feb. 21 at Lockhart Smokehouse), Mike Randall (6 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Lockhart Smokehouse), Bar Stools Brothers (8 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Troy’s), Bottom Dollar (8 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Troy’s), King George (9:30 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Live! Arena), Colton Ayres (6 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Lockhart Smokehouse), Live 80 (9:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Live! Arena), Robin Lore Duo (6 p.m. on Feb. 20 at Lockhart Smokehouse), Bobby Duncan (8 p.m. on Feb. 21 at Troy’s) and Back 76

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When: Feb. 14 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. Notes: Romance is in the air as Symphony Arlington welcomes back violinist Kiarra SatoBeckman, performing Chaconne from “The Red Violin.” For more: symphonyarlington.org

THEATER: Julie B. Jones, The Musical JR.

When: Feb. 22 - March 10 Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Friday; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday Notes: This youth musical is directed by Cindy Honeycutt and based on the book series by Barbara Park. For more: theatrearlington.org

TIMELESS CONCERTS: VALENTINES SPECIAL

imeless Concerts will present its Valentines Special concert at 2 p.m. on Feb. 9 at Arlington Museum of Art. As is customary at the Valentines Special, performers will present beautiful, romantic music from around the world and of all eras in time, adding some spicy tangos and surprises, as well as previews of the upcoming season and a bit of humor, too. Performers: the Chenoweth-HoodKang Trio, plus tenors Sergio Cepeda and Don O’Neal LeBlanc and soprano Judith Rodriguez. Included in ticket price: a post-concert party with live piano music, as well as complimentary fruit/cheese/desserts/ wine/softdrinks. For more: timelessconcerts.com.

DANCING WITH THE STARS

elevision’s biggest dance show returns on tour this winter with “Dancing with the Stars: Live!,” which will have a stop at The Theatre at Grand Prairie on Feb. 7. Show time is 8 p.m. This performance will feature fanfavorite professional and troupe dancers in a brand-new production showcasing every type of dance style as seen on ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars,” ranging from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop. For more: verizontheatre.com.

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hen I lived and worked in Michigan, going to spring training was the greatest trip of the year. I mean, think about it, a trip to the spring home of your favorite baseball team meant leaving snow and ice behind. It meant basking in the warm sun. It meant grouper sandwiches. Most importantly it meant Baseball! For nearly three decades now I have been traveling to spring training from Texas. I have never left snow or ice behind. The first thing I do each day at Spring Training now is to cover myself with sunscreen, so there is no basking. Since the Rangers moved to Arizona I have not found a good grouper sandwich – I have not even looked that hard in that landlocked state. Still, going to spring training is the greatest trip of the year. If you are wondering why I can explain it in one word: Baseball! Some of my fondest Rangers memories were made at one of the two spring training homes I have visited. I wish I had been covering the team when they trained in Pompano Beach. I hear tales of media hotels right on the beach and a place called the Fish Shack for grouper sandwiches. But I digress ... The distractions are few in Surprise, and it was the same way in Port Charlotte, where you were 20 minutes on a good day from the beach. The focus in each town is, wait for it, Baseball! I remember my first trip to Rangers Spring training. The year was 1990, and there was labor unrest, a lockout, the threat of “replacement players.” But on March 19 the owners and players agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement, and I was on the next plane to Florida. I am reasonably sure that Nolan Ryan was not at the gate of the complex to welcome me to Port Charlotte, but he might as well have been. I was thrilled to spend the next several weeks watching and reporting on this 40-something-year-old man getting ready for his second season with the Rangers. It would be a good season, too. One which saw him pitch his sixth no hitter and record his 300th win. With it, he moved into the top 20 of pitchers with the most wins in the history of Baseball! The thing I remember most about Nolan that spring was not his ability or his longevity or his tenacity. The lasting memory is of his kindness. Each day Rangers staff members would pass out cards to hundreds of fans on hand. The card got you a spot in line to get an

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autograph from Nolan. My memory is that he signed every day and he signed for everyone who had a card. The greatest thing about Nolan was that he didn’t just sign, he talked. When the fans asked questions he answered. When they told stories he listened. When they looked him in the eye he looked back. After a live shot on NBC 5 one day he asked if my photographer and I would like to get a picture with him. To this day that picture hangs in my den. It serves as a daily reminder of my first love, Baseball! There have been other Hall of Famers to follow Nolan through Rangers camp. Pudge is on my wall, too. His This month, this great work at spring training was constant and image returns to Surprise, quiet. The biggest buzz I remember at spring Ariz. training was the year Alex Rodriguez signed. He had to sit on top of the dugout for the “first day press conference.” Every media outlet in Texas and most of the national media were there to hear from a guy who had just signed a $252 million contract. Amazingly, that does not sound like a lot today, but in 2000 we could not believe that a guy was going to make 252 million dollars to play Baseball! This year Rangers spring training will be a lot like it has been for the past 15 years or so. It will be relaxed and intense. After A-Rod left, Michael Young became the undisputed leader of this team. His approach was passed on to Adrian Beltre and Elvis Andrus. His approach: this is just a game – but it is a game that is really important to a lot of people. As such, the players treat it with respect and play it with intensity. New manager Chris Woodward is one of Michael’s childhood friends and teammates. Like Michael he gets it. This is a game, but, in a way, it is more than that because it is Baseball! So if you are looking for something to do, somewhere to go between February 13 and March 25, may I suggest Surprise, Ariz. Thirty plus years of covering spring training has taught me that you won’t really care about the weather, the food or the accommodations. The thing you will remember about your trip to spring training is the ... Baseball!

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When: Feb. 1 - Feb. 24 Where: Arlington Museum of Art Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: This outstanding exhibition features 55 revolutionary wood-block prints by Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, 1797-1858), recording the scenic views along the famous “Eastern Road” that linked Edo (now Tokyo) with Kyoto, the ancient imperial capital of Japan. This popular series, known as the Fifty Three Stations of the Tokaido Road, was published in 1834 and established Hiroshige’s reputation as the foremost artist of the topographical landscape. For more: arlingtonmusem.org

Planetarium shows

When: Feb. 1 - Feb. 28 Where: The Planetarium at UT Arlington (700 Planetarium Place) Time: Check website for show times In a nutshell: With a 60-foot-diameter dome and its state-of-the art Digistar 5 DLP Projection system, The Planetarium at UT Arlington is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the state of Texas. The Digistar 5 system can project stars, planets, galaxies and virtually anything else onto the dome. For more: uta.edu/planetarium

UTA Basketball

When: Feb. 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 Where: College Park Center (600 S. Center St.) Time: Times listed below In a nutshell: The UTA men’s team will host the following schools this month: Coastal Carolina on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m.; Appalachian State on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m.; Louisiana on Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. and Louisiana-Monroe on Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. The UTA women’s team will host the following 80

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schools this month: Texas State on Feb. 2 at 2 p.m.; Arkansas-Little Rock on Feb. 14 at 7 p.m.; Arkansas State on Feb. 16 at 2 p.m. and South Alabama on Feb. 28 at 7 p.m. For more: utamavs.com

Hands-on Quilting, Crafting & Embroidery

When: Feb. 7-9 Where: Arlington Sewing Center (308 W. Main St.) Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. In a nutshell: Whether your passion is quilting, sewing, embroidery or digital cutting, this beautiful project is full of incredible techniques, ideas and embellishments that you will love. Everything will be provided for the event, including machines, thread and even lunch. For more: 817-460-4992

MAVERICK SPEAKERS: ‘JUNGLE JACK’ HANNA

he University of Texas at Arlington’s Maverick Speakers Series will feature “An Evening with Jungle Jack Hanna” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 5 at College Park Center (600 S. Center St.). Jungle Jack Hanna explores the corners of the globe as one of the most respected animal ambassadors. His enthusiasm and hands-on approach to wildlife conservation has won him widespread acclaim as a conservationist, television personality, author and director emeritus of the Columbus Zoo and The Wilds. Recognized as America’s favorite zookeeper, Hanna has made countless television appearances since 1983. For more: uta.edu/maverickspeakers.

PBR Global Cup

When: Feb. 9-10 Where: AT&T Stadium Time: 6:45 p.m. on Saturday; noon on Sunday In a nutshell: The Professional Bull Riders brings the ultimate international bull riding event to AT&T Stadium: the PBR Winstar World Casino & Resort Global Cup. Team USA will battle against Teams Brazil, Mexico, Canada and Australia for bragging rights and the honor of being named the world’s best. For more: attstadium.com

Spring Gardening Workshop

When: Feb. 28 Where: Southwest Branch Library (3311 S.W. Green Oaks Blvd.) Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. In a nutshell: This event will help you decide what crops to grow, how to amend your soil and how to inventory your seeds. For more: 817-459-6900

OPENING WEEKEND: SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS

t’s the best time of the year, when Six Flags Over Texas re-opens for the 2019 season on Feb. 23. Come see what’s changed since you last visited and get reacquainted with the Biggest Thrills in Texas. Will you brave the giant drops of Titan? Or will you hit up all the classics, like the Runaway Mine Train and Shock Wave? And don’t forget to take in all the shows. For more: sixflags.com/overtexas.

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Dental Health Arlington’s “Love That Smile”

4th Annual Casino Night at J. Gilligan’s • 400 E. Abram, Arlington, Tx 76010 • 7pm-11pm benefitting the SMILES in-school sealant program

March 29, 2019

1 IN 5 CHILDREN goes without dental care each year... missing school, losing sleep, unable to eat, and risking dangerous infection. If you would like to be a child’s guardian Tooth Fairy make plans to attend Casino Night! Enjoy a fun evening of gaming, live music, food, silent auction, and fellowship while helping to provide the area’s at-risk children with a happy and healthy SMILE. FOR INFO CONTACT: Glenda Bell 817-277-1165 or visit dentalhealtharlington.org

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The latest growth statistics in the city, region and state are truly amazing • By Richard Greene

adio DJs coined a popular refrain when their station was going to play one popular hit record after another – “And the hits just keep on coming.” It means one good thing after another is happening. We live in a part of the country where that phrase has a whole different meaning. It can easily be applied when looking over the latest population numbers for our city, region and the great state we call home. Texas is again the fastest growing of all the states. Our numbers increase by about one thousand persons every day. Yes, every day. That means Texas has grown during 2018 equivalent to a city almost the size of Arlington. When adding up the combined residents of the four states that surround Texas, you come up with about half our population, which is approaching the 29 million mark that will be achieved before this year’s end. We’ll likely hit the 30 million within the next two or three years. Closer to home the numbers are even more awesome. Our urban region is the fourth largest in the country and, with a current population nearing 7.5 million, the fastest growing of them all. Only the metropolitan regions of New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are larger than ours. Then there’s a distinction for Tarrant County not matched anywhere else in the state. We are the only county with two cities the size of Fort Worth and Arlington. Here’s another way to relate to the size of Arlington, now the country’s 47th largest city – take this pop quiz and see if you know the answer: What do all the following well-known cities have in common? – New Orleans, Tulsa, Cleveland, Tampa, Honolulu, St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Orlando – and the list goes on. Here’s another list – see if you know how these cities relate to ours: Salt Lake City, Amarillo, Little Rock, Augusta, Charleston, Shreveport, Mobile, Fort Lauderdale, Chattanooga, Knoxville, Tallahassee and Grand Rapids. Answers are at the end of this story – no peeking while you ponder if you know. Of the nation’s 25 largest cities, six of them are in Texas. No other state has as many on that list. California has only four, and New York has but one.

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Among those three metropolitan areas larger than ours, their growth rates since the 2010 census have come nowhere close to ours that exceeds 15 percent. New York’s is less than four percent, about the same as Los Angeles and Chicago is less than one percent, on the verge of decreasing. The entire state of New York actually saw the largest population decrease, losing more than 48,000 people, followed by Illinois with a loss of more than 45,000. According to Forbes, the U. S. Census Bureau reported in the five years from 2012 to 2016 that more than 520,000 Californians moved out. Their main destination? You guessed it, more than 114,000 of them came to Texas. For the same five-year period, an estimated 542,432 more Americans moved to Texas than moved out. The Forbes report concluded that it is Texas’ strong job market and economy that sustains “the state’s vibrant population growth.” A year from now we all will be counted again. The results of the 2020 census are expected to provide Texas increased power in Washington with three more seats in the U. S. House of Representatives. Okay, here’s the answers to those two questions: The first list is of cities with fewer residents than Arlington. Many who see these familiar cities just presume they are larger than ours. That surprises a lot of people. The second is a list of cities less than half the size of Arlington. Here’s another factoid that people don’t usually think about: 24 states in the country don’t have a city with as large a population as Arlington. Our greatest advantage of being centrally located between the big cities to our East and West has always denied us the visibility that so many smaller cities around the country enjoy. Nevertheless, considering all the dynamics of this great region, we wouldn’t trade places with any other city anywhere in the land.

Richard Greene served as Arlington’s mayor from 1987-1997 and currently teaches in the University of Texas at Arlington’s graduate program in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs.

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