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contents July 2018 • Volume 5 • Issue 7

Highlights 22 Recipe for success Great food and a comfortable, family atmosphere make Prince Lebanese Grill one of the area’s culinary treasures.

24 Taking shape The Texas Rangers and the city celebrate the installation of the first steel column at Globe Life Field.

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26 The call of the wild Moon Taylor has spent a lifetime rescuing animals that have lost their way.

28 It’s show time!

Photo: Richard Greene

On the cover Francis and Aziz Kobty serve special dishes – and provide a family-like atmosphere – for their customers at Prince Lebanese Grill, located at 502 W. Randol Mill Road. You can read all about this Arlington favorite in our cover story on page 22.

Departments Starting Line ... 10 • This ‘n Data ... 12 Scene ... 18, 52, 60 • Around Town ... 20 Style ... 30 • The Tee Box ... 70 Dining Guide ... 72 • Health/Fitness ... 74 Sights/Sounds ... 76 • Speaking of Sports ... 78 Itinerary ... 80 • Finish Line ... 82

Theatre Arlington will present an eclectic mix of plays in 2018-2019.

32 They’re there for the children For the past 35 years, CASA of Tarrant County has been advocating for area youngsters in foster care.

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34 Road art Michael Brown doesn’t just collect Corvettes; he also has a vast assemblage of neon signs.

38 104 (and counting) Helen Maddox is celebrating another birthday this month, and we’re all invited to the party.

50 Gardens for rent See how the city teams with UTA to create vegetablegrowing opportunities for the community.

54 Home SWEET! Home Millennials setting roots in Historic Downtown Mansfield are a hot trend in local real estate these days

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58 Help wanted!

The local Reading Is Fundamental program could shut down due to a lack of funding.

62 East meets West Chinese National baseball team members are playing for the Texas AirHogs this summer.

Special section: hEalthy living This month, we take a look at people, programs and services that help folks in the Arington area attain and maintain better health. See page 40.

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64 Future – and past – tense Groundbreaking on the new Bel Air on Abram townhome development starts a revitalization project in East Arlington.

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Bring it on

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The much-anticipated Texas Live! entertainment complex will open soon

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am smiling practically every time I drive to work because, you see, I work at Globe Life Park. There was a time when I envisioned smiling even more on said trip, because there was a time when I envisioned being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame – and Globe Life Park is a pretty good off-ramp to take to Cooperstown.

Alas, my fastball reached 62 miles per hour when I was 15 and settled there, prompting this former sportswriter to concede to the notion that those who can, play ball, and those who can’t, write about those who can. I am still working on perfecting a knuckleball, but, given that my 6-year-old grandson took it out of the yard recently, I’m fairly certain I won’t make headlines as the oldest rookie in Major League Baseball history.

But that’s OK because, you see, I work at Globe Life Park.

When you work at Globe Life Park, you get to see Hall of Fame type development all around you. Take, for example, Texas Live!, which, for those keeping up with the construction at home, is about to open its doors for business.

Indeed, from Aug. 9-12, those of us who drive by the development will be able to drive to it for a grand opening Yale Youngblood, Editor befitting a state-of-the-art, $250 million entertainment complex that will feature 200,000 square feet of best-in-class local, regional and national dining and entertainment, as well as a 5,000-capacity outdoor event pavilion, Arlington Backyard. And that’s just what we’ll see on Opening Weekend. Additionally, a 14-story, 302-room luxury Live! by Loews – Arlington, TX hotel with a 35,000-square-foot Grand Event Center is under construction and will open in 2019.

The more current opening, the one next month, will have some highlights, including: Thursday: A Grand Opening VIP party, a free concert by Toadies and Eleven Hundred Springs at Arlington Backyard and the openings of venues and restaurants such as Lockhart Smokehouse, PBR Texas, Troy’s, Sports & Social Arlington and a signature eatery by celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

Friday: An Official Texas Rangers Away Game Watch Party and a concert by Bleachers with Joywave at Arlington Backyard.

Saturday: Another Official Texas Rangers Away Game Watch Party and a concert by Kip Moore at Arlington Backyard.

Sunday: Family Fun Day with live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, moonwalks, face painters, jugglers, puppets, sports games, giveaways, and the proverbial more.

You can get all the details about this big event by visiting texas-live.com/grandopening. And when you get to Texas Live!, be sure to say hello. I’m the guy who’s smiling.

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Barenaked Ladies to play at Levitt Pavilion

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fter 30 years together, Barenaked Ladies can predict how they will be introduced, whether it’s prior to a live performance or on TV or radio: They’re not naked, and they’re not ladies. What they are is “booked” – indeed, the popular band of singers/musicians will will bring their harmony-rich hybrid of folk and pop/rock mixed with clever lyrics to Levitt Pavilion Arlington on Saturday, Oct. 13, for the pavilion’s only paid-ticket concert this year.

Presented by Texas Health/Arlington Memorial Hospital, the Barenaked Ladies concert will be at 9 p.m. An opening artist, which will be announced later, will begin at 7:30 p.m.

VIP Experience tickets for the concert are $185 and include a reserved parking area, a preconcert dinner, a live auction and reserved seats in the VIP section for the concert. General admission tickets are $40. Tickets are on sale online at levittpavilionarlington.org. The Barenaked Ladies concert is the only Levitt concert this year that requires a ticket purchase.

Barenaked Ladies will With more than 14 million perform here albums sold worldwide, multiple on Oct. 13.

Photo: timescolonist.com JUNO Awards and Grammy Award nominations, Barenaked Ladies is best known for “One Week,” “The Old Apartment,” “It’s All Been Done,” “If I Had $1,000,000,” “Brian Wilson,” and of course, the theme song to TV’s “The Big Bang Theory.” Most recently, they were 2018 inductees to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

For the Barenaked Ladies concert, chairs will be provided at the pavilion, and concessions will be sold. Concertgoers are asked not to bring chairs, coolers, drinks, food or pets to the paid-ticket concert.

RAISE YOUR HAND if you knew that the late, great Forum 303 had a Facebook tribute page dedicated to the iconic shopping mall.

Keep that hand up if you and a date enjoyed a show at the familiar Forum 303 site pictured here.

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Photo: Forum 303 Mall Facebook page

Red-glaring rockets

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his month is all about celebrating America’s Independence.

Here are some local events designed to help you do just that.

ARLINGTON: Celebrate Independence Day in Downtown Arlington with live music, kid-friendly activities and a spectacular firework display on July 3, followed by a red, white and blue, funfilled parade the next day. Festivities start at 6 p.m. July 3 at Parks and Recreation Department’s 11th annual Light Up Arlington. This year’s celebration, which encompasses several blocks north and south of City Hall, includes food trucks, carnival concessions and entertainment for all ages. Bands will perform at four stages around Downtown, including the Levitt Pavilion. The fireworks display starts at 9:45 p.m. and will be set to music from 95.9 The Ranch.

The 4th of July Parade, billed as the oldest, longest-running event in Arlington, will last from 9-11 a.m. Martin High School graduate Myles Garrett, who plays for the Cleveland Browns, is this year’s Grand Marshal. The parade’s International Grand Marshal is Thomas Helbling, who is burgermeister of Arlington’s Sister City, Bad Konigshofen, Germany. For more: arlington-tx.gov.

MANSFIELD: Rock and Roll with the City of Mansfield at the annual Rockin’ 4th of July festival, scheduled for 7-10 p.m. on July 4 at Big League Dreams. This free family-friendly night will feature bounce houses, games, entertainment and an awe-inspiring fireworks display. This year’s band is the popular local group The Night Shift, who will be rocking the ballparks until 9:30 p.m., when the fireworks begin. For more: mansfieldtexas.gov.

VIRIDIAN: Red, white and blue stars will fill the skies when the Stars and Stripes Independence Day Celebration returns to Viridian from 5-10 p.m. Sunday, July 1. Bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs out to Lake Viridian, 1001 Viridian Park Lane, for a star-spangled celebration that includes live music, food, adult-sized inflatables, a giant slide for children activities and fireworks. The event is free and open to the public. For more: viridiandfw.com.

GRAND PRAIRIE: Epic Waters Indoor Water Park (2960 Epic Place) is offering half off on the full-day admission price for veterans (active or retired) on July 4. There will be activities all day long, including American flag-festive airbrush tattoos, line dancing, trivia, a hula hoop contest, a water balloon toss and a Mom & Dad dance-off. For more: gptx.org.

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Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA cites work of Rep. Chris Turner S tate Representative Chris Turner was honored by the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA and The Texas State Alliance of YMCA during a recognition event held last month.

Turner serves the people of House District 101, a diverse area of Tarrant County, which

includes portions of Arlington and Grand Prairie. “The Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA is honored to present this award to Representative Turner because of his tireless commitment to nurturing the development of our youth and improving the well being of our community,” Eric Tucker, President

and CEO of the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA, said during the award presentation.

Tucker said Turner “is a huge supporter of our Youth and Government program that involves thousands of teens nationwide and 96 locally in state-organized, modelgovernment programs.”

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Shopping 2.0 Ever Brighter consignment event set for July 11-15 at Lincoln Square

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ocal residents have the opportunity to cut clutter, cash in and find new treasures, thanks to Ever Brighter, an annual women’s pop-up consignment event in Arlington at Lincoln Square on July 11-15. The store’s inventory is composed of new and gently used clothing, shoes, accessories and home décor consigned by women across North Texas.

The pop-up sale is located next to Studio Movie Grill and opens its doors to the public at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 11. The final day of the sale, Sunday, July 15, will include half off most of the items in the store.

“Ever Brighter is a great way to clear out no-longer-used items and give them renewed purpose with a new owner,” says Shellie McMillon, Ever Brighter co-owner and longtime Arlington resident. “It’s also a great place to find lovely items at excellent discounts. We’ll have thousands of items for women to shop – from everyday brands to high-end pieces – and a wide range of sizes and styles.”

Consignors can simply register at everbrightersale.com, follow the directions for printing tags and schedule an appointment to drop off the items. In turn, participants earn 60 to 80 percent of the sale price of their items during the five-day sale. Consignors can shop the sneak peek sale ahead of the general public, but the store is open to all.

Following the public sale, Ever Brighter will host a special shopping event for women who are served by local non-profits, where they shop the store for free. Consignors have the option to pick up any of their unsold items.

Otherwise, all remaining items are given to local non-profits. The July pop-up also includes a partnership with Christian Women’s Job Corps of Arlington, one of the local non-profits that benefits from the sale.

For more information on the Ever Brighter sale, including opening hours or how to participate, visit everbrightersale.com or follow them on Facebook and Instagram @everbrightersale.

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St. Stephens honors AISD’s Aaron Perales

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aron Perales, director of Parent & Community Engagement for the Arlington Independent School District, was named the first recipient of the Outstanding Leader in the Arlington Community Award at the recent St. Stephens United Methodist Church Civic Leader & Scholarship Banquet.

In addition, Jennifer Lam, who recently graduated from the inaugural class of 2018 at the Arlington Collegiate High School, was named the scholarship winner at the event.

Parales was noted for his efforts working with parents and community stakeholders that directly impact student success. As part of Lam’s high school program, she completed her Associate Degree of Art at Tarrant County Community College Southeast. She now attends UTA.

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X-treme fun Youth camps offer a wide range of activities for participants throughout the summer

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ampers participating in Arlington Parks and Recreation’s X-treme Teen Camps at the Dottie Lynn and Cliff Nelson recreation centers enjoy fishing, kayaking, archery and more at Lake Arlington.

X-Treme Teen Camp is crafted for those too old for regular camp, but who still want to be have a structured, adventure-filled summer. Each day features activities at the recreation center coupled with several field trips each week exploring the Metroplex.

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‘Build a Dream’ scholarships now available to kids

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n an effort to enable resident youths to enjoy the wide variety of sports and recreational programming offered In The American Dream City, the city offers the Build A Dream Scholarship Program. Beginning July 1, children ages four months to 16 years of age may register to apply for scholarships to take part in many Arlington Parks and Recreation Department’s youth programs.

Eligibility is based upon federal income guidelines and is available to Arlington residents only. Due to limited funding, scholarships will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. This scholarship cannot be combined with any other scholarship.

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If funding is still available, applicants will be contacted to make an appointment to finalize their registration, which includes a $5 application fee. Income verification and registration for classes will be required at the time of application approval. Up to $125 will be awarded per child. Here’s the Build A Dream Scholarship Schedule: Summer: Applications accepted July 1-Aug. 31. Fall: Applications accepted Sept. 1-Nov. 30. Winter: Applications accepted Dec. 1-Jan. 31. Spring 1: Applications accepted Feb. 1-March 31. Spring 2: Applications accepted April 1-June 30.

1. Texas Live! is going social ahead of its

2. Mansfield ISD received top recognition

3. Arlington Code Compliance Officer

opening next month in Arlington’s Entertainment

for having an accessible and accurate

Gabriel Sanchez was presented a Letter of

District. Residents can follow these new Texas

budget presentation that builds trust and

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clear communication with stakeholders. The

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the latest news and announcements for the $250

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million entertainment complex, which will offer

International (ASBO) gave the district the

and decisive actions to move the cars and crowd

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Scene Snapshots from the International Folk Art Market Arlington, which was held last month at The Green at College Park on the University of Texas at Arlington campus

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A gift that can always give Raj Malik’s UTA donation comes with an entrepreneurial math lesson • By Kenneth Perkins

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aj Malik was studying engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington when he came across a classified ad for sales.

Didn’t say what he’d be selling, how he’d sell it, or where he’d sell it. Or how much money he could make. Or when he’d make it.

It piqued his interest, anyway.

This was intriguing, once you consider that for most students a comfy, non-hustling gig working, say, 20 to 25 hours a week watching fellow classmates zip through turnstiles at the recreation center, would prove ideal.

No thinking, no hassles. Pick up check on Friday.

Malik, as it turned out then and certainly shows now, was hardly the average student looking to keep I-need-money calls to his parents back in New Delhi, India, at a minimum.

He didn’t want to simply survive. He wanted to thrive.

“The ad said you could make $100 a day, or whatever,” Malik recalls. “So I thought, yeah, I could have a steady paycheck, but that didn’t present much of an upside for me. I did Raj Malik the math.”

The Malik math said the 100 bucks was merely a starting point.

For Malik, this wasn’t just about money, although money is the reason we’re right here, right now. Malik and his wife/partner, Mona, are donating $500,000 to UTA for a student scholarship endowment.

Yeah, the sales job led to bigger and better things.

Malik is founder and CEO of the Irving-based apparel licensing and branding company Bioworld, and to make this story even more impressive, the origins of this enterprise began while he was still toiling away in engineering classes, still working the sales job, which was door-to-door, by the way.

Not to belabor the decision, but let’s park there for a bit longer.

Malik grew up with a father who owned a store and a mother who was a teacher, so while they weren’t necessarily filthy rich, they were “comfortable,” Malik says, and this being the urban district of India’s capital, you need not travel far from your front door to

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witness people in need. “You’re surrounded by it, so it’s impossible not to come in touch with someone in need,” Malik says. “So you grow up appreciating what you have and knowing how it will be wasted if you don’t reach out and help.”

To Malik, helping others means actually being in position to help, and for him it wasn’t necessarily a job with a salary and the standard two weeks vacation.

“When I came to America, I always felt it was important to be in charge of your own destiny,” Malik says. “I didn’t hesitate taking the sales job because I would rather have the option of eating what you kill.”

The jump from UTA to Bioworld took a number of twists and turns – more than we have space to tackle here – but hopefully attached to any scholarship dollars will be Raj Malik’s story of setting ideas in motion, of riding the highs and lows, of inspiring others to think beyond the standard, of improving, refining and customizing whatever service you’re selling to give customers what they want.

I asked Malik about his work and life philosophy and whether it stemmed from watching his father or was it simply a part of the Malik DNA. “A combination of both,” he says. “I obviously wasn’t inclined to take the safest path. I learned early on that to achieve you must to be willing to go outside your comfort zone. Not just what you know, but how you can learn new things and keep moving.”

Malik’s business life is one that can teach UTA students well beyond the money from this endowment.

For students who walk away with funds – and Malik’s story – they’ll certainly have one of those gifts that always gives.

Columnist Kenneth Perkins has been a contributing writer for Arlington Today since it debuted. He is a freelance writer, editor and photographer.

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Cover Story

Recipe for success Great food and a comfortable, family atmosphere make Prince Lebanese Grill one of the area’s culinary treasures

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rom the moment you walk into Prince Lebanese Grill, you can sense something special is going on here. This old renovated drive-in does not look like it would be the culinary staple it has become. Upon entering you are immediately greeted by young, friendly faces. The smiles on the staff are contagious. If you happen to find yourself here at lunch you’ll see a dining room that is buzzing, not to mention hot fresh plates of traditional Lebanese cuisine being served out of the open kitchen. Orders come out just as fast as the waitresses can put them in. It’s no surprise that this family-owned and operated business has been feeding hungry north Texans since 1989.

“Serving good food and making good friends, these are the best parts of my day,” says Francis Kobty, aka “Prince,” with a smile.

Francis came to this county in the 1970s. His dream was always to come to America. He says Arlington, Texas, has allowed him to live out the American dream. Francis and his wife, Amira, have raised four kids here, all of whom had to put their time in at the family business.

Prince is about more than just food.

“We do make great food, but a lot of people can make good food.

What sets us apart is our people. The atmosphere, passion and attitude we strive for at Prince are unmatched. From the moment you walk through the door you are truly part of our family,” professes Aziz Kobty, Francis’s son and the restaurant’s General Manager.

“Family meals were a big part of my life growing up,” Aziz says.

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For nearly three decades, the Kobty family – Aziz, Amira and patriarch Francis – have devoted their lives to making Prince Lebanese Grill one of the premier restaurants in town.

a living by sharing food and making people happy.”

In 2007, Prince moved locations to 502 W. Randol Mill Road. While it was in the heart of a bustling area, it wasn’t the primo location it would soon become. “There was no Cowboys stadium then,” Aziz says, nodding up the road toward the massive state-of-the-art complex that is home to the Dallas Cowboys, NCAA Championship games, and just about any other major musical or entertainment event. “We got lucky; turned out this is the best location in town now.”

“We are proud to be a family restaurant here,” says Aziz, as he turns to his younger cousin Maddux, who is the kitchen manager.

“We employed countless cousins, brothers, sisters and even friends of the family. A lot of the kids here, this is their first job. I take pride in the fact that we can give these kids a job and teach them responsibility and customer service.”

Aziz says his father had another gift, as well. “My biggest inspiration is definitely my father,” he says. “He came to this country over 40 years ago to start a new life. He did not start with much; his father passed when he was very young, and his mom was a seamstress. He taught me how to work hard and treat people the right way. He has an unbelievable work ethic and commitment to his craft. I try to model everything I do in our business and life after the example he has set.”

Aziz followed his father’s footsteps to the restaurant, but he laughs at the notion that he really had a choice.

“THIS CITY HAS given us so much that we want to give back. We recognize that we’re not anything without the city, so we want to show the love back.”

“My dad opened the original Prince back in 1989 on the same day I was born,” he says. “You could say that I knew my calling from the day I was born. The hospital I was born in is on the other side of the street 100 yards from where I go to work everyday. My friends and family joke that it took me 30 years just to cross the street.”

Together, the Kobty family and the extended family that grows virtually by the day have made Prince Lebanese Grill a lunch and dinner “home” for hungry Texans. The staff contains dozens of employees, including part-time help. There are cooks, dishwashers, hostesses, cashiers, managers and waitresses, and you’ll rarely find a moment when all of them aren’t smiling. “We are proud to have grown this concept to employ so many amazing people,” Aziz says.

Francis and Aziz Kobty are no strangers to the kitchen. In fact, Aziz says, they love to challenge the cooks on staff to see who can prepare the tastiest dish. “We try to provide the best work atmosphere possible. We want it to be fun. We want you to know that we care about you and your future. We consider every employee like family.

Our team is made up of brothers and sisters of our community. At Prince one of our top priorities is community service.”

To that end, the Kobtys support a wide array of charitable and civic projects, from youth team sponsorships to service in various endeavors that enhance Arlington.

Francis, Amira, Aziz and Co. routinely Francis and Aziz Kobty are no strangers to prepare meals for the kitchen. In fact, Aziz says, they love to challenge the cooks on staff to see who can guests of the Arlington prepare the tastiest dish.

Convention and Visitors Bureau. It was Photos: Richard Greene Prince Lebanese Grill that answered the call for a dessert, their famous baklava, that became the stakes of a bet between the mayors of Arlington and St. Louis prior to the 2011 World Series.

The Kobtys also support the City Council, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce, the University of Texas at Arlington and the Arlington Police Foundation.

“This city has given us so much that we want to give back,” Aziz says. “We just don’t say ‘no.’ We recognize that we’re not anything without the city, so we want to show the love back.”

Of course, the consistent way Prince does that is through the food and atmosphere at the restaurant. On the latter front, Francis points

to one wall in the dining area marked by photographs of local sports heroes, all of whom have dropped by for a meal – or made it a habit to drop by for meals. “That’s our wall of fame,” he says with pride.

Meanwhile, Amira is partial to the collection of photos and tapestries on another wall that represent special places and memories from the family’s homeland of Israel. Aziz notes yet another wall, which sports memorabilia representing gifts of thanks from military personnel and local students who helped shape the restaurant during their time working with the Kobtys.

“It’s great to be able to share our food and culture with the community every day,” he says. “The walls help us tell our story.”

As the legend of Prince Lebanese Grill has grown over the years, so, too has the facility. “We recently expanded our dining hall and menu.” Aziz says. “We have also recently remodeled.” Over the years, the restaurant has grown from 23 seats to 145 seats to meet the demand of hungry patrons, a portion of which choose to dine in the patio area under an array of fans. Wherever they opt to sit, they’re treated to a special meal.

“We specialize in top-quality food,” Aziz says. “We use the freshest of ingredients and take pride in providing tasty, healthy options. Our style of food is Lebanese/ Mediterranean.” Among the items that make visitors go “yum” are the homemade creamy hummus, bite-sized falafel, crisp Tabouli salad, fresh-made Shawarma, Gyro plates and “The Prince Special.”

The full-service restaurant offers dine-in, take-out, catering and online delivery.

Still, Aziz reiterates, Prince Lebanese Grill is more than just a scrumptious lunch or dinner – however or wherever it is served.

“We provide a dynamic environment where you can enjoy a great meal with your friends and family,” he says. “We love sharing food and experiences with people. Our vision at Prince is top-quality food, reasonable prices and a family environment. Prince Lebanese Grill’s philosophy is to take care of others. From the customers to the staff we strive to treat everyone like family. We try to bring this passion into everything that we do here, and I think people can taste it in the food.” arlingtontoday.com • July 2018 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Development

Taking shape Rangers, city celebrate the installation of the first steel column at Globe Life Field, which will open in 2020 • By Susan Schrock

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he Texas Rangers and the City of Arlington recently celebrated the installation of the first structural steel column for the future $1.1 billion, retractable roof Globe Life Field.

Texas Rangers outfielders Nomar Mazara and Shin Soo Choo took turns helping to bolt the 48-foot-tall, 9,200-pound column in place during a media event last month at the ballpark construction site.

“This is not a baseball bat,” a construction worker said jokingly as he handed Choo a hefty wrench for the job.

Over the next eight months, Manhattan Construction Company will make more than 9,700 “picks,” which refers to the number of times that the site’s 12 cranes will pick up structural steel columns and beams to build the seating bowl. This number does not include the amount of structural steel that will be used to build the retractable roof.

In all, Globe Life Field will include about 35,000 tons of steel.

“It’s a labor-intensive process. It’s piece-bypiece construction,” says Rob Matwick, Texas Rangers executive vice president of business operations.“There are some days when it seems like it’s going to take forever, but I know the next couple of years will go very, very fast.”

The official groundbreaking for Globe Life Field took place on September 28, 2017, with construction beginning the following week. The new 1.7-millionsquare-foot ballpark, which will be located on 13 acres just south of the current Globe Life Park in Arlington, will include a retractable roof for climate control and shelter for fans during the hot summer months.

Seating capacity is approximately 40,000 for Globe Life Field, which will open in 2020. HKS is the design architect for the project and Manhattan Construction Company is the Construction Manager.

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Texas Rangers Nomar Mazara and Shin Soo Choo joined the construction team to intall the first structural steel column at Globe Life Field.

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Nature

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Moon Taylor has spent a lifetime rescuing animals that have lost their way • By Karen Gavis

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Wildlife rehabilitator Moon Taylor has rescued all manor of lost animals in the Arlington area.

Photo courtesy of Moon Taylor Bottom photo: Karen Gavis

hether it’s a broken-winged bat, twin baby foxes or an Taylor, who sometimes receives calls from surrounding cities, says orphaned squirrel, wildlife rehabilitator Moon Taylor will she got a call a few weeks ago about a feral hog near Midlothian. do her best to restore the animals to their natural habitat.

“A wild hog was loose in a woman’s house,” she says. “She literally The Arlington resident has been caring for animals since sent a picture of her standing on a table. At first, I really did think it she was a child growing up on a small farm in Colorado. Now 50, was one of my colleagues playing a joke on me.” she is listed with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and says The call wasn’t a joke, and Taylor referred the woman to the game the wildlife she cares for is mainly brought to her by citizens, animal warden, she says, since she doesn’t handle wild hogs, porcupines, control specialists and game wardens. snakes, skunks or spiders.

“The baby wolf came from Six Flags,” When not caring for the wildlife, Taylor This wolf pup was found at she says. might be managing her med spa, Tranquility Six Flags Over Texas.

The pup, which was found near the

by Moon, or earning extra money working as Titan, had been slowly trying to follow a dispatcher to buy supplies needed to care for people around, Taylor says, before park the animals. employees intervened. Not only was the Taylor says she’ll continue to advocate for wolf dehydrated, but it also had cuts, the wildlife even though she has been “torn scratches and fleas. up” a few times in the past.

“It’s bottle fed,” she says. “Mama can’t “I will fight to the end,” she says. “I’ll stand be found right now. So I’m mama.” up for what I believe in.”

Taylor, who talked with Arlington Today “We need the laws about animal rights while at River Legacy Park recently, has changed,” she continues. “We don’t have seen everything from broken legs to torn enough wildlife rehabbers because in order to stomachs, she says, adding that animals become one it is very strict.” such as raccoons, opossums, bobcats and Taylor also explains how people often get coyotes are often rescued from local homes, away with abusing and torturing animals, parks and businesses. while others are punished or fined for trying to “All of the trees are being cut down more help care for injured wildlife. for housing,” she says. “So we’re seeing more of them.”

“Once you’ve given them water and doctored them, they give you Taylor works with a veterinarian who makes house calls and who immediate kindness,” she says, noting that sometimes humans may also owns land where she can release the animals back into the wild. not even offer a “thank you.”

Friends and family who do not allow hunting on their property also “The only threat in this world is humans,” Taylor continues. let her release wildlife onto their land.

“We’re harming everything.”

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The Arts

It’s SHOW TIME!

Theatre Arlington will present an eclectic mix of plays in 2018-2019 • By Karen Gavis

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heatre Arlington, one of Tarrant County’s oldest live theatres, will celebrate its 46th season this fall with a hot lineup of shows, including classics, musicals and readings

by Texas playwrights. The fare also features endearing children’s plays. Here’s the 2018-2019 schedule:

CHICAGO (Sept. 14-Oct. 7)

Set in the roaring ‘20s, showgirl Roxie Hart kills a lover and lets her husband, Amos, take the blame. Amos later turns on Roxie who is sent to death row and meets Velma Kelly, another murderess. The two eventually team up in their pursuit of fame and acquittal.

THE ADVENTURES OF NATE THE GREAT (Oct. 19-28)

This all-youth play delves into the mysteries of everyday life as observed through a child’s point of view.

“Nate the Great, the sharpest kid detective ever to solve his neighborhood’s mysteries,” is how the theatres’ synopsis of the play characterized the main character. “With his faithful dog, Sludge, and his friends, he solves important cases, always remembering to leave a note for his mother and wear his galoshes!”

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MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET (Dec. 7-22)

Based on the motion picture, the play features Kris Kringle, a senior citizen who takes a job as Santa Claus at Macy’s. Kringle spreads good will among customers and New York City businesses during the holiday season by sending shoppers to other stores for gifts. However, Macy’s vocational counselor views Kringle as delusional and dangerous, then plots to have him sent to a psych ward. As a result, Kringle is sent before a judge for a competency hearing. But in the end, the court declares Kringle to be the real Santa Claus.

LOVE, SEX AND THE IRS (Jan. 18-Feb. 3) Two unemployed musicians, Jon Trachtman and Leslie Arthur, room together in New York City. To save money, Jon files their tax returns listing them as married. When investigated by the Internal Revenue Service, Leslie pretends to be a housewife, aided by Jon’s fiancée, Kate.

Leslie and Kate are having an affair behind Jon’s back, and things grow thornier when Jon’s mother pops in as Leslie’s ex-girlfriend shows up. The play has mild adult themes and is appropriate for audiences ages 13 and up.

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WHERE IS THE THEATRE? Theatre Arlington is located at 305 W. Main Street in Downtown Arlington.

SHOW TIME INFORMATION: For show times, tickets or more information, visit the

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SEASON TICKETS: The Gold Full package includes nine tickets for $149; The Gold Mini package includes seven tickets for $129; The Silver Full package (for seniors 62+) includes

JUNIE B. JONES THE MUSICAL JR. (Feb. 22-March 10)

Lots of changes are in store for Junie B, during her first day of first grade. Her best friend has new friends, and Junie B. makes friends with a new kid. She also has trouble reading the blackboard and may need glasses. The play is for all ages and filled with fun songs.

CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF (April 5-20)

This classic play takes a look at what boils beneath the tip of an iceberg whose surface looks like a typical family.

As a southern family gathers for Daddy’s birthday party on a Mississippi cotton plantation “the sizzling heat is almost as oppressive as the evils among them and the lies they tell,” reads Theatre Arlington’s press release. “Brick and Maggie dance round the secrets and sexual tensions that threaten to destroy their marriage. With the future of the family at stake, which version of the truth is real – and which will win out?”

The play contains adult language and is recommended for ages 13 and up.

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL (May 10-26)

The premise for this production is rooted in the popular movie

This fall, Theatre Arlington will celebrate its 46th season bringing quality theatre and music to the Arlington area. In addition to the plays, the theatre also offers acting classes and children’s camps.

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that starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton. In the play (as in the movie), three women devise a plan to get revenge on their bigoted boss – who is also a lying, sexist, egotistical hypocrite – and the results are amusing.

“This hilarious story of friendship and revenge in the Rolodex-era is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic,” notes Theatre Arlington.

THEATRE ARLINGTON HORIZON SERIES (July 11-14)

Theatre Arlington celebrates up-and-coming Texas playwrights during this series, where various works will be presented as stage readings by the artists.

After the plays are read, theater goers will have a chance to meet the actors, director and playwright and also give feedback about each work.

THE SAVANNAH SIPPING SOCIETY (Aug. 9-25) In need of a switch from their mundane routines, four southern women are brought together through fate (and a happy hour) and learn to embrace the friendship while determining to live life with renewed zest. Their raucous humor and collective strengths see them through unexpected challenges. arlingtontoday.com • July 2018 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Hometown Heroes

They’re there for the kids (thank goodness)

For the past 35 years, CASA of Tarrant County has been advocating for youngsters in foster care • By Jonnie Martin

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ASA of Tarrant County is celebrating 35 years of supporting foster children in the county, including Arlington and surrounding areas (Mansfield, Kennedale, Grand Prairie, Pantego and Dalworthington Gardens). Various events are planned to increase community awareness, including the popular SuperHeroRun at the Levitt Pavilion on Oct. 27.

The group’s trained volunteers serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates on behalf of abused and abandoned children, age 0-18. Last year, 233 children from the Arlington area were supported, representing 23% of CASA’s county-wide case load. Currently, 71 local children in foster care are awaiting an advocate, and the need extends to every zip code in our area.

The work is rewarding for advocates like retired AISD schoolteacher Sylvia Barrett. “The children have been taken from the world they knew and are navigating their way into a foster family, a new school. More changes often occur, and the children lack the coping skills for these upheavals,” Retired schoolteacher Sylvia Barrett says. “Their CASA advocate becomes their one Barrett is a CASA of Tarrant constant support.”

County advocate for children in foster care.

Advocates are called upon to use their best organizational and people skills, dealing with the children, the foster parents, sometimes the natural parents themselves. There’s the CPS caseworker, teachers, counselors, the judge and the child’s ad litem attorney. A love for children and a desire to serve the community are commonalities among volunteers, who also bring their special skills to bear.

As a retired teacher, Barrett has been able to help decrease the burden on CPS caseworkers by working directly with school teachers and counselors, even attending PTA meetings. She has effectively recruited the teachers to help provide the encouragement foster children need to do well in school. “A child loses six months in their academic development just from the change in family and school structures, and they usually are already lagging behind,” Photo: Southern Flair Photography Barrett notes. “Children need that education, that high school diploma. A kind word, a pat on the back can make the difference.”

CASA has a growing number of local supporters, including Board Members Giana Ortiz and Victoria Romero-Liguez of Arlington and Heath Coffman of Mansfield. Mary Ann Heugater and Keirschen Maize, LMSW, serve on the Voices for Children Council. City Council Member Victoria Farrar-Myers has also been a supporter.

There are currently 96 CASA advocates from the Arlington area and a need for more, particularly male, African-American and Spanish-language volunteers.

Other locals, along with CASA staff, will serve on the committee to plan the Oct. 27 SuperHeroRun at the Levitt Pavilion, which will feature a 5K run and entertainment for every age. Photo ops will abound, with the appearances of costumed Superheroes, and costume contests for youth, adults and dogs. The event is a fundraiser, an opportunity to increase community awareness of the need and volunteer opportunity, and a special day for family fun.

CASA’s event website, casatarrantsuperherorun.com, provides the October details, along with the reminder that “Every child needs a hero, but abused children need superheroes.”

Information on how to become an every-day superhero – a CASA advocate – can be found at speakupforachild.org.

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Classic Cars (etc.)

Road art Michael Brown doesn’t just collect Corvettes; he also has a vast assemblage of neon signs • By Richard Greene

Michael Brown is one of the world’s foremost collectors of neon signs.

As the photos on this and the ensuing pages show, his electronic ensemble is a sight to behold.

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n a bit of a departure from our monthly classic car feature, here’s a look at how travelers in those vehicles across the country during the middle of the last century found food, gasoline and places to sleep.

It’s all to be discovered in what was once an indoor swimming pool area of the unoccupied house next door to Michael and Sandra Brown’s residence in North Arlington.

Readers may recall the cover story we did in 2014 on Michael’s collection of Corvettes that span the entire history of America’s Sports Car. They are kept in his 15-car garage that is decorated will all kinds of signs and other automobile memorabilia that adorn his museum.

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Among them all are some neon signs that highlight the display – but nothing like what he has now acquired in the house next door that is an amazing array of Americana road art.

He explains his growing passion that has made him prominent in a hobby of what may be a dying art form: “It’s a connection to part of our past that likely will not be the same and a rationalization, I guess – but, I’m doing my small part in saving a few unique pieces of early to mid 20th century pop culture history.”

It began for Michael a few years ago when he visited his childhood hometown of Hugo, Okla. Behind the town’s old Frisco Depot that had become a museum he discovered the neon sign that once hung

Photos: Richard Greene

over the entrance to the People’s Store in the middle of downtown.

The double-sided porcelain sign lying in the weeds had lost all its neon, and the iconic Red Goose Shoes logo was missing from the top, but it all appeared salvageable.

He might have just taken a quick look and moved on, but the sign had a special meaning in his life experience. It was where he had gotten his first job as a 12-year-old, unloading merchandise, cleaning restrooms, and helping customers try on shoes.

Knowing it had to be his, he acquired it and located a restoration pro in Ladonia, struck a deal, and in a few weeks the sign was back to its original appearance and delivered to its new home in Arlington.

For the next few years it was the only one hanging in its latest location until he decided to acquire the Pontiac and Buick signs from an old dealership in Hugo – and his hobby grew from there.

His journey has taken him around the country looking for old originals, and he built his collection that today numbers almost a hundred signs, with some dating back to the origins of neon in America almost a century ago.

Old Route 66 spanning 2400 miles across the country from Chicago to the Santa Monica Pier on the West Coast is still a journey where historic neon can be found. Towns along the Mother Road were lit up with amazing examples of the advertising medium of colored glass

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Michael Brown’s neon sign collection is an eclectic mix that includes iconic brands that spanned the automotive industry, symbols of important roads on which cars traveled – and a whole lot more.

throughout serving as guiding lights for motorists on their way to somewhere.

While Michael’s hobby is growing, there are not a lot of collectors due to the risks, handling problems and expense of acquiring and restoring the signs.

Transporting and mounting the really big ones requires a combination of skills Michael describes as “lifting a Sherman Tank with elements as fragile as raw eggs.”

His latest acquisition is the giant, 12-foot Paramount Pictures sign that had been sitting on the back lot of the studio in Hollywood (and 36

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is displayed prominently on the opening page of this article). This highly sought-after porcelain and neon collector’s prize dates back to the 1930s.

You can experience the whole story of nostalgic Americana by viewing Michael’s high-quality 15-minute YouTube TV video where he describes the details and history of his collection. Viewers can also see the animation that takes place on many of the signs and adds a dimension to the display we can’t achieve in these photographs. Just enter “Neon collection in Texas” in the Google search box, and it’ll take you right there.

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Helen Maddox is preparing to mark her 62nd year in Arlington – and her 104th year on earth – this month with a party at the Arlington Woman’s Club. Maddox says the key to her longevity is rooted in her love of people. “That’s what God put us on this earth for – to love people,” she says.

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his month, while a national populace collectively celebrates the notion of independence, one member of the local community will be reveling in something that might be equally impressive. Helen Maddox, by most measures the matriarch of Arlington, turns 104 years old on July 28 – and she is extending an open invitation to anyone who has the time or inclination to join her from 2-5 p.m. on July 27 at the Arlington Woman’s Club (1515 W Abram St.) for the party.

“Who’s invited? Anyone, everyone,” she says a few weeks before her big day. “I’ve been so blessed over the years to have loads and loads of friends who keep in touch. I’m hoping they all can make it to my party.”

Maddox was born on July 29, 1914 and came to Arlington to live in 1956. Almost before she could completely settle in, the longtime city activist began changing the city for the better by joining the Arlington Beautification Committee. Over the next three years the venture was so successful that Maddox was invited to join Mayor Tom Vandergriff on a trip to Washington, D.C. to receive an award for implementing the nation’s best beautification effort.

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For the next six decades-plus Maddox remained not just a noted civic leader, but a friend to literally thousands of people, who appreciated her inspirational work ethic and keen wit.

To give you an example of Maddox’s can-do spirit, she was featured first locally, then nationally, a couple of years ago when she renewed her driver’s license – at 102 years of age.

“Oh, yes. I still have my driver’s license,” she says. “I still can drive, but I haven’t driven too much lately. I’m lucky that I always seem to have someone who steps up to volunteer to take me where I want to go.”

She still routinely walks “and so forth” to remain spry, although she says she is tempering her enthusiasm over the upcoming celebration. “I want to be excited, but I have to watch my blood pressure,” she says.

Asked the key to her longevity, Maddox says the answer is simple: “I love people. That’s the main thing. I’ve always been very interested in people. I still call people and send cards and keep in touch however I can. I believe everybody should help one another. God put us on earth to help people. Let’s do it!”

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hearing evaluation may be necessary for many reasons: ringing in the ears, identifying or ruling out hearing loss, or learning what new technology is available.

During an initial hearing evaluation, Dr. Lisa B. Fell and Dr. Kristin Robbins at Audiology Experts will identify each patient’s individual situation and tailor the appointment – and subsequent appointments – to address those needs.

Insurance verification is completed prior to the appointment to facilitate the process and alleviate the anxiety associated with the financial aspect of the process. And, in a practice that helps sets Audiology Experts apart, spouses, adult children and/or significant others are encouraged to attend the appointment because hearing loss has an impact on daily communication among family members.

When the test is complete, the audiologist explains the findings and makes appropriate recommendations. Dr. Fell and Dr. Robbins include each patient’s regular physician by forwarding the results of the evaluation, as well as any recommendation they have to enhance the hearing health of the patient.

“After leaving the office, you are equipped with a better understanding of your hearing circumstances, and you have a plan for protecting and managing your situation as needed,” says Dr. Fell. “Audilogy Experts was founded on the belief that every person impacted by hearing loss should be educated and informed on how to manage it so that life can be lived to the fullest.”

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Addressing chest pain wellness for everyone

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ctive Family Wellness Center features a team of professionals, led by Dr. Kenyon Godwin, who are dedicated to improving the health and wellness of patients from the Arlington area.

The practice is built on the concept of treating the whole individual, versus just addressing specific medical issues as they arise. By taking this preventative wellness approach, Dr. Godwin is able to help patients reach their optimal level of health, move beyond illness and injury, and prevent future maladies.

To that end, Active Family Wellness Center is equipped with a fitness area.

“We understand that in addition to routine chiropractic care, massage, proper nutrition and fitness are essential to a healthy lifestyle,” Dr. Godwin says. “There are numerous documented benefits of exercise, and structured exercise complements our other services. Our skilled, knowledgeable personal trainers take into consideration the patient’s age, condition, physical limitation, assessment data, as well as their technical and motivational levels, to create customized workouts to help them achieve their exercise goals.”

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he American College of Cardiology has recognized Medical City Arlington for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. Medical City Arlington was awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation with Primary PCI and Resuscitation based on a rigorous onsite evaluation.

“As the first accredited Chest Pain Center in Arlington, now with Resuscitation Accreditation, Medical City Arlington has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of heart care for patients in Arlington and the surrounding communities of Grand Prairie, Mansfield, Fort Worth and others,” says Keith Zimmerman, CEO of Medical City Arlington. “Our emergency medical partners and patients with chest pain can be confident in the most highly skilled clinical providers in this region.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 730,000 Americans suffer a heart attack each year. The most common symptom of a heart attack for both men and women is chest pain or discomfort. However, women are more likely to have atypical symptoms. Other heart attack symptoms include, but are not limited to, tingling or discomfort in one or both arms, back, shoulder, neck or jaw, shortness of breath, cold sweat, unusual tiredness, heartburn-like feeling, nausea or vomiting, sudden dizziness and fainting. Hospitals that have earned ACC Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI (percutaneous coronary intervention) and Resuscitation Accreditation have proven exceptional competency in treating patients with heart attack symptoms and have primary PCI available 24/7 every day of the year.

For more: medicalcityarlington.com. arlingtontoday.com • July 2018 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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to healthy skin!

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hile a spa treatment is a relaxing experience and feels like a luxury, Great Skin Spa & Facial Club owner Brenda Cureton Smith believes the health benefits from becoming a Facial Club member represent a value on several fronts.

“Our belief is that it should be beneficial in the beauty, care and knowledge of how to have more beautiful skin, increased relaxation and decreased stress,” she says. “The best results of skin care and body treatments result from continuous and regularly scheduled, professional skin and body treatments, coupled with an effective, customized home care system to use in between your professional treatments. Through our Facial Club, we make it affordable for our clients to care for their skin in both aspects – in the spa and at home.”

Each service offers a one-time investment of a single treatment, as well as membership pricing, which is based on a four-time-treatment plan that offers a lower investment per treatment. Once each goal is achieved, members can also purchase a maintenance program, thereby continuing maintenance at the best investment level.

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Here are some food suggestions to consider when you’re pregnant

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he medical team at Women’s Health Services (womenshealthservices.com) offers the following food suggestions during your pregnancy: • Avoid raw, smoked, uncooked or undercooked meat or fish (sushi, seared fish, raw eggs), as well as unpasteurized dairy products (specialty cheeses). Also avoid eating fish with high mercury levels such as Grouper, Marlin, Shark, Swordfish, Halibut and Albacore Tuna.

• Wash all fruits and vegetables well.

• Moderate caffeine intake is fine.

• You can use Splenda, Equal and NutraSweet in limited quantities.

• Many common fish are good to eat and include: Calamari, King Crab, Flounder, Hake, Rocklobster, freshwater Perch, salmon, scallops, shrimp, trout (freshwater), catfish, clams, crawfish, haddock, oysters (cooked), sole, tilapia, whitefish.

healthy weight loss solutions D Kids can explore nature this summer

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ummer adventures at River Legacy Living Science Center provide students with an exciting hands-on, minds-on opportunity to explore the natural world.

A variety of weeklong programs this month offer children engaging ways to learn about wildlife, ecology and the environment. There are ageappropriate curriculums for preschool children through eighth grade. All classes feature investigations both inside the Living Science Center and outdoors in the rich resources of River Legacy Parks.

Weeklong classes will be held July 9-13, July 1620 and July 23-27.

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iet Solution Centers (DSC) began in Mansfield in 2011 with a mission to help the community get healthy and lose excess weight. DSC is a medically monitored weight loss program that specializes in personal treatment for each patient.

Resident doctor on staff Richard R. Knight, M.D., has a desire to practice and promote health and wellness in his patients. He was the initial physician with Diet Solution Centers and returned in November 2016 to assist the practice’s clients with their wellness goals.

Before patients even begin the program they receive an EKG and blood work that tests for cholesterol and thyroid levels. This evaluation also includes: BMI, weight, height, vitals, B12 injection, and Amino appetite suppressants. Dr. Knight says Diet Solutions Centers strive to achieve the best results for every individual patient.

In order to achieve the best results, each patient will select the supplements that adhere to his or her goal. DSC has an array of caffeine free, natural and effective aides for weight loss, including: Fat Burners; Fat Blockers; B12 injections; Multi-Vitamins; Hair, Skin and Vitamin products; Trim Slim and Cascara Sagrada.

DSC has a ZERO POLICY: ZERO gimmicks, ZERO prepackaged foods and ZERO contracts. The initial examination takes an hour. Thereafter, patients come in weekly to receive vitals, BMI, weigh in, and they are able to meet with Dr. Knight to determine how they can achieve the healthiest of results and to see if the patient is a candidate for a prescription and/or appetite suppressant.

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rotecting your hearing from harmful noise is important to preserving your hearing clarity.

The majority of people who experience a loss in hearing clarity have that loss because they have not effectively protected their ears – this is called “Noise Induced Hearing Loss.” Everyday noise that can harm your ears includes: • Power tools, chainsaws, woodworking equipment • Lawnmowers • Construction or industrial equipment • Firearms • Recreational noise from the use of motorcycles and/or speedboats To protect your ears, the audiology team at Kos/ Danchak recommends that you wear earplugs or earmuffs, and the practice specializes in finding custom ear plugs that address specific causes of Noise Induced Hearing Loss.

For extra comfort and protection, Kos/Danchak can provide you with custom earplugs that will conform specifically to your ear canals and can be customized to provide you with the right protection for specific noise environments.

Hunters earplugs (shown above) feature a valve that closes in the presence of impact noise. This allows shooters to hear clearly until the weapon is fired and still have some hearing protection from the gunfire.

Other specialty custom ear plugs include those for pilots, motorcyclists, military personnel and more.

Kos/Danchak also specializes in custom swim molds that help reduce the amount of water that enters into the outer ear canal. This type of mold may be recommended for patients with external or middle ear precautions or tubes in the ear drum.

These molds are recommended for swimmers and surfers, as well.

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Why the y? here’s why T

he Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA offers a variety of Health & Wellness Programs for participants of all ages and skill levels.

Among the programs offered at the Y’s Central, Cooper Street and North family centers are: • Group Exercise and Water Aerobics Classes (which are free for YMCA members) • Wellness Consultation (which is free for members) • A Six-Week Fitness Program (which is free for members) • Active Older Adults classes • Enhanced Fitness • LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA • The Holiday Fitness Challenge, which is offered in November through December • Nutrition Coaching • Personal Training • YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program • Youth Wellness Classes In fact, The Arlington-Mansfield YMCA family centers offer more than 200 weekly group exercise classes for youth and adults that are designed to help participants reach their wellness goals, and all are included in a membership with the Y. For more: amaymca.org.

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ports are fun – until you take an awkward step or become part of a collision, and the result is instantaneous pain, which isn’t so fun.

Once an injury has occurred, the medical team at Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington offers the latest treatment options. Many conditions can be managed with simple treatment plans, medication and physical therapy; however, some injuries may require surgery. The hospital’s primary goal is to get you back on your feet and back in the game.

Here are some common sports-related injuries in which Baylor Arlington specializes: • All knee ligament injuries – ACL/MCL/PCL • Broken bones/fractures • Bruises • Dislocations • Muscle swelling/injuries • Pulled muscles • Tendon sprains, strains and tears • Rotator cuff sprains, strains and tears • Hand injuries • Knee injuries not involving ligament issues • Shoulder injuries • Foot and ankle injuries • Running injuries • Shin splints • Shin/calf injuries • Spine injuries The physicians at Baylor Arlington suggest you consult with a sports medicine doctor on staff if you suspect you have a fracture or ligament injury, if you have an injury that requires crutches or a sling and if you have pain or dysfunction, especially lasting more than 10 days.

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Dr. Bishara says there are six easy steps to a HydraFacial: Step 1: Vortex exfoliation, activ-4 serum removes all dead skin cells to uncover your natural healthy skin.

Step 2: Vortex Peel, GlySal serum is used to help give you the benefits of a peel without post-peeling!

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Dr. Bishara says HydraFacials are effective for all skin types, and the best thing about the process is that you see results immediately after the treatment.

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he Arlington Parks and Recreation department (APRD) has been named a finalist for the 2018 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

Founded in 1965, the Gold Medal Awards program honors communities in the U.S. that demonstrate excellence in parks and recreation through long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition.

Arlington Parks and Recreation is a finalist in the Class II category (population 150,001–400,000).

The department was also named a finalist for the prestigious honor in 2014, 2016 and 2017.

The other three finalists in Class II are Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation (Arlington, Va.), Tampa Parks and Recreation Department (Tampa, Fla.) and Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (Beaverton, Ore). The Grand Plaque Award winner will be announced at the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Ind., Sept.

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A panel of five park and recreation professionals reviews and judges all application materials. Judges are chosen for their considerable experience and knowledge in parks and recreation on both the local and national levels. Arlington released its 2018 gold medal application to the public, which can be viewed at gold.naturallyfun.org/.

For more information on the Gold Medal Awards, visitnrpa.org/goldmedal.

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or the young at heart, physical fitness is the key to continuing a fulfilling lifestyle that includes the activities you love. Regular exercise can not only help manage stress levels and improve your mood, it can also boost your metabolism and immune system, improve cardiovascular function, and increase bone density to prevent potentially traumatic injury from falls. Additionally, supporting the theory of the mind/body connection, studies suggest that physical activities in the older adult population may lower the risk of serious conditions, like dementia.

Overture Highland’s comprehensive assortment of group fitness programs and fitness amenities are just what the active adult trainer ordered. With classes that are upbeat, fun and inclusive for every ability level, Overture’s overall fitness concept is focused on maintaining the endurance, strength, balance and flexibility that are so vital to mental acuity, longterm freedom of movement and overall independence.

Flex, Overture’s state-of-the-art fitness facility, offers residents a chance to pump iron, log miles on the treadmill or shake their bodies in a saucy Zumba class. In addition, they can practice yoga for physical and spiritual balance or participate in Tai Chi classes, held in the Namaste yoga studio. The classes are open to all residents, no matter matter how much or how little yoga experience they have.

Other fitness programs at Overture include Bocce ball, where participants learn how to toss or roll the pallina, and water aerobics classes, which can especially be beneficial for those with physical limitations. For simple leisure swimmers there’s Plunge, a resort-style heated pool.

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he Pilates Effect is a fully equipped Pilates Studio dedicated to the overall well being of its clients.

Located in the heart of Arlington, minutes from downtown at the Shoppes at Brownstone Village, Pilates Effect strives to increase its clients’ quality of life and to develop all muscles, transforming their body to the fullest. In turn, they achieve personal fitness goals and improve their everyday physical lifestyle.

Conventional exercise programs focus primarily on the superficial larger muscle groups, but there are many deep muscular stabilizers beneath not being developed or utilized. The staff at The Pilates Effect concentrates on these muscles, using the Pilates principles, which, over time, help create stronger, leaner muscles, improved posture, and increased core strength, mobility and stability – benefits that clients will see in their everyday life.

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pen space is the heartbeat of Viridian, the 2,000acre, master-plan community that includes five major lakes, 500 acres of non-residential land and an additional 500 acres of lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands.

With more than 1,000 acres dedicated to parks, lakes, recreational areas, trails and open space, Viridian is the perfect place to play and a true refuge from the chaos of life.

Residents and visitors can unwind by the lake at Lake Slope Park, hit the trail for a morning run, teach their kids how to ride their first bike or fly that kite, play Frisbee with the pooch at Arrowhead Park, unfold the tablecloth for a picture-perfect afternoon picnic at Inspiration Park, relax at the Beach and come hunt for dinosaurs at Fossil Park with the little ones.

The sailing center allows you to enjoy peaceful days on the water, and a wedding amphitheater and event center will add even more useful and entertaining options, giving residents a space for formal occasions, family reunions and more.

In addition, a new adult pool will be an oasis for those wanting to bask in the sun or float quietly on the water. Living in Viridian means having access to parks and open areas just 700 feet from your doorstep – and walkable streets and winding sidewalks to stroll and bike within the neighborhood, as well as socialize and engage in your community.

Viridian is committed to preserving 50 percent of its space for wetlands, lakes and open space for perpetuity. As a result, the community earned Audubon International’s “Gold Signature Sanctuary” certification for its devotion to green space.

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he pediatric dentists at Drs. Hyde, Miller & Associates recommend establishing a “Dental Home” for your child by one year of age. Children who have a dental home are more likely to receive appropriate preventive and routine oral health care.

“The Fun Dentists” can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. If old enough, your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The less to do concerning the visit, the better.

It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as “needle,” “shot,” “pull,” “drill” or “hurt.” The office makes a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are pleasant and non-frightening to the child. If your child is over the age of 3, the Fun Dentists ask that you allow the staff to accompany the child through the dental experience. Separation anxiety is not uncommon in children, so please try not to be concerned if your child exhibits some negative behavior. This is normal and will soon diminish.

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Buying locally grown produce means fewer days from field to dinner plate, which means more flavor and nutrition in your favorite recipes.

If you want to know what’s growing in Texas this summer, or any time of year, here are a couple of great resources to bookmark in your web browser: The Texas Seasonality Wheel is an interactive tool on the Texas Department of Agriculture website (squaremeals.org) that makes it easy to check what’s in season.

Check out the Texas Produce Calendar (farmflavor.com), showing the best months to eat, can, or freeze your fill of Texas-grown goodness.

Did you know that Texas has about 248,809 farms and 205 farmers markets, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics? So you’re never far from finding your fresh pick of the crop. Two Texas events to consider checking out this month are the Parker County Peach Festival on July 14 in Weatherford, and the What-A-Melon Festival on July 6-8 in Center.

Of course, local farmers markets also generally provide fresh fruit and veggie options. Nearby, you can visit Mansfield Farmers Market (703 E. Broad St., mansfieldtxfarmersmarket.com), Grand Prairie Farmers Market (120 W. Main St., 972-237-4599) and Dallas Farmers Market (920 S. Harwood St.; 214-664-9110).

The website, gotexan.org, offers a statewide list of certified farmers markets, wineries and events and festivals.

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Home-grown Health

Gardens for rent City teams with UTA to create vegetable-growing opportunities for the community • By Toni Randle-Cook

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ummer is the season of fresh fruits and vegetables. Many North Texans enjoy maintaining a backyard garden. Now, thanks to a collaboration between the City of Arlington and the University of Texas at Arlington, even those with a small or no yard can also grow their own produce. For $35 per calendar year, individuals can rent a plot in the organic Community Garden at UT Arlington located on Summit Avenue.

“It creates long-lasting friendships and the feeling that they are doing something good for the community,” says Meghna Tare with the UT Arlington Office of Sustainability. “I also think it is a very good education tool to teach the younger generation about the importance of growing food, and organic gardening.”

The Community Garden was designed in 2010 and built on campus in 2011. The university was chosen as the site because it had the available land. The city contributed the initial funding needed to start the project. Both help run the program.

The garden itself is a half-acre in size. There are 78 individual plots, each measuring 16 feet by 4 feet. The owners are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of their individual

The unique partnership between the city and UTA has produced much produce.

plot as well as the garden’s common areas. The city and university provide the water and all support, such as a stocked tool shed, a pavilion, mulch, and soil amendment from UTA’s award-winning composting program.

According to the Office of Sustainability, the program annually composts 30 tons of food waste from on-campus dining services and off-campus coffee shops and hospitals, as well as yard waste collected from campus ground crews. The compost is used across the campus.

“I love the fact that student groups come together occasionally for cleanup and volunteer at the garden,” says Tare. “And the fact that we offer some basic gardening education and teach how to make a rain barrel.”

Wendy Pappas, a Certified Arborist with the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department, is the manager in charge of the garden’s grounds maintenance.

“I love seeing the community come together, helping each other out and building a brighter future,” says Pappas. “I have met some wonderful people that love gardening and love the community the garden has created.”

There are no rules as to what you grow in the garden. In fact, Pappas says she sees a variety of crops. “We have many different gardeners from many different backgrounds and areas,” she says, “so a lot will grow vegetables they are familiar with and that they use to cook.”

The only requirement is that plot owners must donate at least half of the food they grow to Mission Arlington, the garden’s designated food bank program.

“I think community gardens are very essential for every community,” says Tare. “They help reduce Heat Island effect, provide green space and a sense of community, help with food to those in need and also help educate.”

At this time, the garden is 100 percent full. But you can be added to the waitlist.

For more information, visit the Arlington Parks & Rec Department website, naturallyfun.org/ Photos: Toni Randle-Cook community-garden-of-ut-arlington.

“I LOVE SEEING THE COMMUNITY come together, helping each other out and building a brighter future. I have met some wonderful people that love gardening and love the community the garden has created.”

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Here are several examples of the way local citizens are using the community gardens to grow their favorite veggies.

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Picture-perfect Moments

Scene Snapshots from the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Par for the Kids fundraising golf tournament and from the ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library

Photos courtesy of the BGC

The first-place team: Dennis Brown, Jon Moore and Robert Ratliff

Major Jeff Williams, Chad Hullander, Dennis Wiles and Andy Berry

Richard Mayser, Keeton Moore, Jodi Leigh, Steve Hambrick and Marcel Bosworth

John Rosales and Sophie Adzenga

Mason Heneger and Bonni Holloway

Libraries Director Yoko Matsumoto talks about the new facility that opened last month.

Dignitaries participate in the ceremonial cutting of the ribbon to officially open the new library.

Brett Casale, Ryan Wells, Pat McLaughlin and Joshua Jefferson

Harold Simmons, Chris Richard, Danelle Thorton and Steve Wurm

Mayor Jeff Williams addresses a large crowd at the opening of the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library.

Photos: Daniel T. Pope

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Local Homes

Home SWEET! Home Millennials setting roots in Historic Downtown Mansfield are a hot trend in local real estate these days

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Small-footprint homes in Historic Downtown Mansfield are a popular trend.

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here is a movement afoot in Historic Downtown Mansfield, where an abundance of millennials are flocking to the “lifestyle” of community and walkability.

Julie Short, one of the city’s foremost authorities on all things real estate, says the trend has its roots in a number of factors, not the least of which is the fact that Historic Downtown Mansfield is a “happening” place these days.

“Part of the draw is the ability to walk to entertainment, restaurants and access to the local parks trails system,” Short says. “The second, and equally important, part is the culture of community. The craftsman style homes that continue to pop up throughout the area are all constructed with sizeable front porches for that very reason. The city wanted to encourage citizens to get out and visit with their neighbors.”

In turn, contractors began building a community, not just a collection of structures.

Short and her husband Stoney have long been mainstays of the community – in fact, Julie was recently voted to the city council.

Together, with her marketing acumen and his building prowess, the couple is helping shape the downtown area. “Stoney and I are big fans of Historic Downtown Mansfield and have always loved the

THE CRAFTSMAN STYLE HOMES that continue to pop up throughout the area are all constructed with sizeable front porches to encourage community among residents.

The Short Family – Sean, Courtney and Shirley Belle

The Dalley Family – Hayden, Lindsey, Addi and Weston

The Farrington Family – Jason and Alex

The Historic Downtown Mansfield homes have a small footprint, but they are crafted with high celings and tall doors to give them an air of spaciousness.

The Hatter Family – Kelly, Josh, Madison and McKenzie

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craftsman style from our work with Habitat for Humanity,” Julie says. “We were so excited to find land in the area and get started.

Originally, we really thought empty nesters would be the primary buyers, but we have been surprised at how popular the style and location is with young couples. Stoney builds them; I sell them. We both weigh in on floor plans, design features and colors, but most of the homes are custom-built for each family, from foundation to roof top.”

While Julie notes that there is still the need and desire for traditional neighborhoods, many young families are opting for a somewhat smaller footprint. The downtown lots are typically 4,000 square feet, with the houses less than 2,000 square feet.

“But don’t think for a second these smaller homes don’t have just as much bang for the buck,” she says. “These millennials scour Pinterest and Houzz, both popular Internet options for home ideas, to get unique and creative design ideas to make their homes functional and fun.”

For instance, in the home the Shorts created for Jason and Alex Farrington, the “fur babies,” as Julie calls them, have their own little room under the stairs that blends well with the total design and feel of the home. The Short household (home of Sean, Courtney and Shirley Belle) has hidden doors and still boasts an oversized three-car garage.

The home they built for Hayden, Lindsey, Addi and Weston Dalley might be smaller in square footage, but it still has all the bells and whistles showcasing three bedrooms, three full baths, a mud room and lots of custom cabinetry design. Stoney, owner of Mansfield Custom Homes, says one of the best ways to make these smaller homes feel so roomy is the high ceiling design and the use of 8-foot doors throughout.

Julie says these new millennial-occupied dwellings are well suited for the lifestyles of the people inhabiting them.

“These homeowners can often be found at Twisted Root, Mary Lou’s Coffee Shop or at the LOT – Live Outdoor Theater enjoying a concert, all within walking distance of their front door,” she says.

“Josh and Kelly Hatter enjoy taking their twins to get an ice cream downtown and walk the neighborhood just to see who they will run into. They know someone is bound to be out, enjoying their front porch, perhaps with a cold glass of ice tea!”

Because the “move downtown” trend is still white hot, Julie and Stoney plan to continue developing the area for all buyers – not just the younger ones. Julie says the best way to contact the couple is by visiting mchtexas.com or calling her at 682-552-4384. You also can visit her real estate website, thejulieshortteam.com.

Here are samples of the interiors found in the homes Julie and Stoney Short are marketing in Historic Downtown Mansfield.

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Education

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The local Reading Is Fundamental program could shut down due to a lack of funding

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he Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) program, founded locally in 1973 and administrated by the American Association of University Women in Arlington, has distributed approximately 150,000 books in its 45-year operation.

Three times each school year, every third grade student in every Title 1 school, up to 16 schools in Arlington, is given three new books labeled with their name. For some, this is the first book they have ever owned.

However, despite its longevity and impact on the students in the Arlington School District, the AAUW chapter must consider stopping RIF because it doesn’t have the funds to support it.

“The program cost is only $10,000 a year, with 100 percent of money raised used to buy books, but all our avenues of fundraising and sponsorship have diminished or disappeared,” says former Lamar High School teacher and program director, Linda Pempsell.

“It will be such a tremendous loss to our children and to our city if we stop RIF, but we must if we cannot find financial support.”

The Reading is Fundamental program has served students in the Arlington ISD for more than four decades, but a lack of funding is threatening its future.

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The local chapter has sponsored numerous fundraising activities throughout its almost five-decades-long devotion to this program, including the Arlington Book Fair, a yearly event that requires hundreds of hours of work; various special events; selling flowers and seeking financial help from organizations including the local Rotary, Kiwanis and Women’s Clubs.

AAUW has even joined forces with the local Altrusa organization to continue the program. Altrusa’s contribution of funds and distribution to six of the schools has been an enormous help in keeping the program alive. Like AAUW, Altrusa International wants to continue this service to the Arlington community. “As a member of AAUW, I have participated in this program for almost all of its 45 years,” says Sheri Quick, former chapter president. “The excitement when we deliver books, the endearing smiles and hugs, and the many sweet notes of gratitude from students, parents and teachers have encouraged all the members to do all that we can to keep this important program alive.”

Margaret McNamara, a former teacher, began the program in Washington, D.C. in 1966 with a sack of used books that she bought and distributed to the poor children she tutored.

In 1975, Congress, through the Department of Education, began providing matching funds to qualified chapters throughout the nation, making RIF the oldest and largest children’s and family nonprofit literacy organization in the United States. To inspire young children to read, RIF sponsors events and contests, and offers invaluable online resources to parents, grandparents and teachers at www.rif.org.

However, the federal government stopped its funding in 2009, leaving local chapters to seek 75 percent of the funds elsewhere, which the Arlington chapter has done for the past nine years. But Arlington RIF volunteers say that unless a benefactor adopts the cost of the program, the local chapter cannot endure, despite its desire to continue the distribution of the books to needy children.

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Picture-perfect Moments

Scene Snapshots from Arlington on Tap, from the Park Place Dealerships’­Texas Rangers Triple Play fundraiser and from the River Legacy Foundation Clay Shoot fundraiser

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Rangers rookies perform their traditional skit to a Back Street Boys song.

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Arlington on Tap attendees learn all about the new Texas Live! development that will open in August.

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Gary Morris and Karin Morris, Executive Director, Texas Rangers Baseball Foundation

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Jurickson Profar, Joey Gallo, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, and Elvis Andrus celebrate a Fielder’s Feud win.

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Jeremiah Patton at the clay shoot event

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The Great Game

East meets West Chinese National baseball team members are playing for the Texas AirHogs this summer • By Amanda Rogers

The Chinese National baseball team is preparing for the 2020 Olympics by playing in Grand Prairie with the AirHogs.

Instructions often require an interpreter.

Photo: Amanda Rogers

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he Chinese National team has added some fireworks to the Texas AirHogs’ season – and made baseball history in the process. The Chinese are the first national team to play professional baseball in the United States. And they have given the Grand Prairie squad some new fans, new coaches and international flavor.

“This is what independent baseball is all about,” says J.T. Onyett, the AirHogs general manager. “It’s never been done before.”

The AirHogs, members of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball League, partnered with Shougang Sports to import the 30 players – 20 who will rotate in and out of the lineup, while the other 10 will work out with the team to gain experience.

“I bet all these kids have not played more than two times a week,” says John McLaren, the team’s manager. “Now they’re playing six times a week and being introduced to a lot of things.”

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McLaren, 66, a Houston native who managed the Seattle Mariners, coached Team China in the World Baseball Classic in 2013 and 2017. He and his staff were brought in to lead the AirHogs and prepare the Chinese players for a shot at the 2020 Olympics.

“Our expectations are very simple – get better every day,” McLaren says. “They don’t have TV, they don’t show baseball, they don’t have Little League, they’re not introduced to the game, sometimes not until high school. That’s where we’re challenged.

We have to come out of the box. That’s one of the reasons we’ve come here.”

Making history does take work. McLaren and most of the coaches and other players don’t speak Chinese, and most of the players don’t speak English.

“Chinese is one of those things you have to plan to learn,” says AirHogs outfielder Dillon Thomas, 25, of Houston. “You learn

The AirHogs are “armed” with several pitchers from the Chinese National team.

Photos: Karen Harmon

ways to communicate. You learn hand signals.” Coaches and team members also work with interpreters to make a game plan. “When you’re running for balls, and they say ‘I got it,’ it doesn’t sound the same,” Thomas says. “You get together before and say ‘Unless you’re calling the ball, don’t say anything. If I hear anything, I’m going to stop running.’”

Then there’s the difference in how Chinese and Americans play the game. “They can play,” says Thomas, who played with the Colorado Rockies AAA team before being injured. “I think they have a lot to learn about how Americans play. Asian people are not as big and as strong. American players are more power-based, and [Chinese players] are more based on skill.”

Liu Yu, 26, a starting pitcher for the AirHogs, agrees.

“They are very powerful, slugger type, aggressive, different from the Chinese players,” he says through an interpreter. “Chinese players are very suspicious and won’t swing at the first pitch.

Americans will. All American players are really aggressive.

“Americans are good at baseball, just like the Chinese are good at ping pong,” says Liu, who also pitches for the Beijing Tigers and the Chinese National team. “To play in the American major leagues is a dream for every Chinese player.”

The partnership benefits the Chinese and the AirHogs, Onyett contends. “The Chinese players are trying to get better,” he says.

“For us, we’re looking for different ways to do things.”

And it seems to be working. The AirHogs led the league in attendance the first week of the season, Onyett says, after several Asian groups came out to show their support.

“We wake up every day and just think about baseball,” Onyett says. “Just like all minor league teams, we’re fun, family-friendly and affordable. The best seat in the house is $12.”

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Neighborhoods

Photos: City of Arlington

Here are photos from the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new Bel Air on Abram townhome construction project in East Arlington.

Future – and past – tense Groundbreaking on the new Bel Air on Abram townhome development starts a revitalization project in East Arlington

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ity and community leaders gathered last month in a vacant East Arlington lot to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Housing Channel’s new townhome construction project, Bel Air on Abram.

In response to Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams’ appeal for new housing market initiatives in East Arlington, non-profit partner Housing Channel participated in the highly competitive New Markets Tax Credit Program that encourages investing in revitalizing neighborhoods overrun with distressed properties and aged housing stock.

The Housing Channel received a $5 million allocation for East Arlington to build a mixed-use development that will feature 47 new townhomes, a community green space, dog park and future commercial frontage along Abram Street.

“What we do is important,” Housing Channel President Donna VanNess said during the groundbreaking ceremony. “It’s not just the families who achieve the dream of homeownership that we help.

It’s their neighbors, it’s the community and it’s the city.”

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Those attending the groundbreaking ceremony took photos in front of a classic 1955 Bel Air automobile, which was on display in honor of the neighborhood’s historic past. Bel Air on Abram is inspired by the history of the eclectic neighborhood developed during the boom of the late 1950s as the General Motors Arlington Assembly Plant first debuted the classic Bel Air automobile.

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Teamwork

One for all ; all for one Commitments of inclusion are bearing fruits of success in Arlington • By Richard Greene

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rlington Chamber of Commerce President Michael Jacobson and Retired U. S. Navy Chaplain Rich Stoglin, founder of the Community Influence Leaders Roundtable, recently appeared on a special edition of the city’s “Ask Arlington” video series to discuss the progress of their collaboration.

They explained the purpose of the partnership between the two organizations as a combination of the vision and mission they share, with the ultimate goal of ensuring the opportunity of success for all Arlington citizens.

“Our goal,” Stoglin began, “is to achieve a united business

Michael Jacobson, Rich Stoglin and Jay Warren, host of “Ask Arlington”

focus that is representative of Arlington’s unique diversity. We want to encourage the sharing of ideas, resources, opportunities and contributions from all of Arlington’s unique community.”

“That ties in perfectly,” Jacobson responded, “with the Arlington Chamber’s mission of together championing economic and community prosperity – with emphasis on ‘together’!”

Now with a couple of years behind the cooperative effort, some results have been realized and momentum established that will ensure continued success in meeting those common goals.

The Arlington Chamber has exchanged credentials with the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce so that now both are members of the other’s organization.

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and faster growing urban regions. Among the first initiatives was to support Arlington’s commitment to award 25 percent of the city’s contracts to qualified minority- and women-owned business enterprises.

At the latest report, that goal has been exceeded and substantially aided by the work underway building the new Globe Life Field and Texas Live! in the city’s burgeoning entertainment district.

CILR identifies its principal strengths as having achieved a high level of support from Arlington’s mayor, city council members, chiefs of the police and fire departments and Tarrant County Commissioners Court. Partnering with the Arlington Independent School District, Tarrant County College, and the University of Texas at Arlington brings every area of public education into the fold.

Other community affiliations include the city’s transportation advisory council, civil service commission, community relations commission, the public policy advisory council, the Arlington NAACP, among other trade, organizational and professional associations. An open forum is convened annually to hear reports from the organizations’ leaders and stakeholders.

Photo: City of Arlington I had the opportunity to attend the most recent of those gatherings with about 40 in attendance and came away convinced that the work is strategic and enjoys the full engagement of those dedicated to its success.

“Diversity is not just a catch phrase, it is a reality,” Stoglin declares. “Not just because it’s politically popular or sounds good, but because it is right – so that Arlington truly is the American Dream City for all.”

Jacobson echoes Stoglin’s sentiments by confirming that success in the effort is measured by meeting the high calling of everyone benefiting from a strong and growing local economy.

Communication and capacity building are identified as principal challenges that lie ahead for CILR and its partnerships.

With an impressive track record having been achieved in the early going of the joint initiatives, there’s every reason to believe such an outcome is within reach.

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Community Corner

Crafters donate toys to help kids

A Summer relief MISD offering free meals to needy local students

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ansfield ISD Student Nutrition Services is offering free meals to ensure that local students can continue having healthy meals this summer.

Through Aug. 3, Mansfield ISD Student Nutrition Services is providing all students 18 and younger with a free breakfast and lunch. The child does not have to be enrolled in an MISD summer program to participate. For more details, locations and meal times,visit tinyurl.com/y7nta563.

Mansfield named winner of Watermark Award M

ansfield recently received the Watermark Award for Communication Excellence from the Texas Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and the Water Environment Association of Texas (WEAT). The award was presented at the 2018 Texas Water Conference.

The Watermark Award was in recognition of the department’s work last year on the celebration of 100 years of water utilities in Mansfield. It recognized both the city’s 100-Year Birthday Party and the book, “From Water Street to Water Legacy: 100 Years of Water in Mansfield, TX.” “We shared this communication plan – the event and the book – with the award committee and are pleased they saw the creativity, dedication to the message and the excitement of our organization in this celebration.” says Jeff Price, director of utilities.

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rlington’s Kindness Initiative, launched nearly a year ago, continues to manifest in altruistic measures on a routine basis.

To wit: The Eunice Craft Club recently gifted more than 40 smiling teddy bears and colorful octopus plush toys to the Arlington Police Department.

The officers will, in turn, keep these comforting toys on hand in their patrol cars to give children something to hold onto when they are afraid.

Mayor Jeff Another act of kindness Williams says the City of Arlington “applauds the Eunice Craft Group and other volunteers who selflessly give to make The American Dream City a kinder place to live, work, play and learn.”

As part of the Kindness Initiative, residents are

encouraged to report acts of kindness that they perform, witness or were the recipient of through the City’s Ask Arlington mobile app, on the Acts of Kindness website, iframe. publicstuff .com/#?client_id=1000074, or by posting on social media using #ArlingtonKindness and @CityofArlington.

Arlington’s Eunice Craft Club meets from 9 a.m. to noon each Monday at the Eunice Activity Center, 1000 Eunice St. For more information, call 817-277-8091.

Fire fighters to the rescue T

he Arlington Professional Fire Fighters Local 1329 is showing its support for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) as its members kick off the annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign July 7-9 to help kids and adults with muscular dystrophy, ALS and related muscle-debilitating diseases live longer and grow stronger.

Continuing a more than 60-year tradition, Local 1329 fire fighters will hit the streets or storefronts with boots in hand asking pedestrians, motorists, customers and other passersby to make a donation to MDA on Thursday through Saturday.

For more: 972-480-0011.

City effort helps reduce Flood insurance premiums A

Photo: City of Arlington

rlington residents can save money on their flood insurance premiums thanks to efforts led by the City’s Public Works and Transportation Department. City residents who have homes in a floodplain designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) can receive an additional 5-20 percent discount on their flood insurance premiums. And, other homeowners can receive a 10 percent discount.

Standard homeowners’ insurance policies do not cover damage from floods, so flood insurance is recommended to protect your property. The City of Arlington participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), which offers flood insurance to all homeowners, renters, and business owners who live within a community that adopts and enforces ordinances that meet FEMA standards to reduce the risk of flooding. For more: 817-459-6550.

Kennedale’s Hackett wraps up stellar sports career

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ennedale High School pitching ace and recent graduate Bryce Hackett was selected as an at-large player for the North 2018 All-Star 2A-4A squad by the Texas High School Baseball Coaches Association.

The 2A-4A All-Star Game was played last month at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.

Hackett recently completed an honor-filled athletic career at the school. He was recently chosen as the Most Valuable Player in District 7-4A in baseball for the second year in a row. In addition to throwing a no-hitter this past spring, Hackett set Photo: Kennedale News a school record with an earned run average of 0.75. He also earned First Team All-District honors in basketball and made the basketball All-Academic Team this year.

Accipiter joins Alamo team C

hris Harris & Associates, PC, Fee Attorney for Alamo Title Company, announced its recent hire of Robyn S. Accipiter, who has joined the Alamo team as General Counsel and the Residential and Commercial Escrow Officer working in the Mansfield office.

Within these roles, Accipiter will provide real estate legal services and oversee all residential and commercial real estate transactions. She comes to Alamo with more than 23 years of experience practicing business and real estate law.

LSU, Miami to kick off 2018 grid season here T

ickets are on sale for the 2018 AdvoCare Classic between the University of Miami and Louisiana State University on Sunday, Sept.

2 at AT&T Stadium.

Tickets can be purchased online at SeatGeek.com. Prices begin at $100 per ticket for the matchup, with variable prices for other levels of the stadium.

The 2018 AdvoCare Classic continues a tradition at AT&T Stadium and will once again kick off the college football season with a marquee matchup airing in prime time. This showdown between the Miami Hurricanes and the LSU Tigers will mark the first regular season meeting between the two schools since 1988 and just the third overall meeting since 1969. Overall, the teams have played 12 times, dating back to 1946, and the Tigers own a 9-3 advantage in those matchups.

For more information on the 2018 AdvoCare Classic, visit AdvoCareClassicFootball.com. arlingtontoday.com • July 2018 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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The Tee Box

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he long-awaited Texas Rangers Golf Club, a collaborative branding partnership between Arlington Golf and the Texas Rangers, is scheduled to open next month. When the first drive is struck on the tee box of the first hole, the Texas Rangers Golf Club will be the world’s only Major League Baseballbranded golf course – and a destination golf course not only for residents, but for visitors to the Rangers ballpark, Texas Live! and other Entertainment District attractions.

“As the world’s only MLB-themed golf course, this course is sure to be a ‘bucket list’ item for baseball fans across the globe, especially our Rangers fans right here in Arlington,” Mayor Jeff Williams says.

Rangers officials echo the Mayor’s enthusiasm about the $24 million project, construction of which began more than a year ago on the facility formerly known as Chester W. Ditto Golf Course.

“The Texas Rangers are proud to continue our great partnership with the City of Arlington on yet another outstanding project,” says Rob Matwick, Texas Rangers Executive Vice President for Business Operations. “Ditto Golf Course has a long tradition in North Arlington and Rangers’ team personnel have been playing at that location for many years. We feel this presents a great crosspromotional opportunity for the club, and we look forward to working with the City to make Texas Rangers Golf Club a first-class destination.”

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The American Dream City’s newest golf course is located at Brown Boulevard and Collins Street in North Arlington. A new clubhouse, set to open in spring 2019, will be named for Chester W. Ditto to keep a longstanding city tradition alive.

The Texas Rangers Golf Club project features a total renovation and updated routing of the existing golf course with improved turf grasses and additional water features. The new 33,871-square-foot clubhouse, when completed, will feature a full-service restaurant and bar, covered patio overlooking the golf course, pro shop, locker rooms, and numerous rental and event spaces.

The course renovation, under the direction of famed course architect and Arlington native John Colligan, commenced in midDecember 2016.

The new layout will stretch to 7,000 yards for low-handicap golfers and potential collegiate events, and will feature four sets of tees to ensure a great playing experience for golfers of all ability levels. An expanded driving range and practice facility will also allow for additional private instruction and group lessons for both adults and junior golfers.

Financing of the renovation came from a variety of sources, including 2008 and 2014 bond funds and debt service.

Throughout the renovation process, arlingtongolf.com has offered regular updates on the progress.

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Mac’s Bar & Grill macsteak.com 6077 West-I20 • 817-572-0541

MEXICAN/TEX-MEX El Arroyo elarroyoarlington.com 5024 S. Cooper St. • 817-468-2557 El Primo’s Mexican Grill & Cantina elprimos.net 2300 Matlock Road, #21, Mansfield 817-225-4140 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop fuzzystacoshop.com 510 E. Abram St. 817-265-8226 4201 W. Green Oaks Blvd.

817-516-8226 1601 E. Debbie Lane, Mansfield 817-453-1682 Rio Mambo riomambo.com 2150 E. Lamar Blvd. • 817-795-4555 6407 S. Cooper St. • 817-465-3122

ITALIAN/PIZZA Café Sicilia cafesicilia.com 7221 Matlock Road • 817-419-2800 Gino’s East ginoseast.com 1350 E. Copeland Road • 817-809-7437

SEAFOOD Pantego Bay Gulf Coast Café 2233 West Park Row • 817-303-4853

BARBECUE Bodacious Bar-B-Q bodaciousbbqarlington.com 1206 E. Division St. • 817-860-4248

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n Italy eating local and seasonal is a way of life. Nona will use homegrown vegetables to create family favorites and will proudly hand down her recipes to the next generation. Each region believes that their cuisine is the best.

Polenta and risotto are very popular in Northern Italy. The Emilia-Romagna region is well known for its prosciutto, salami and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

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Health / Fitness

Fatty foods are particularly offensive to the gallbladder.

Not just a belly ache ...

Don’t let a summer BBQ wreck your digestive health • By Angel Biasatti

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ith outdoor cookouts occurring this summer, it’s easy to forget that beach-body diet and splurge on some fried chicken, cheeseburgers, and fries. But when your stomach takes your attention away from friends and family, you might be wondering, is this indigestion or something else?

If that pain usually starts after a greasy meal and is accompanied by sudden and intensifying pain in the upper portion of your abdomen, it may not be simple indigestion. You might be suffering from a gallbladder attack.

What is Gallbladder Disease?

With approximately one million diagnosed cases each year, gallstone disease is the most common gastrointestinal disorder requiring hospitalization, according to research from Johns Hopkins.

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ that stores bile, a thick fluid critical in digesting and breaking down fats. Pain from a gallbladder attack is often triggered by heavy or greasy foods.

Symptoms & Risk Factors of Gallstones Muhammad A. Memon, MD, a physician on the medical staff at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center is a board-certified Gastroenterologist with more than 20 years’ experience. “Gallstones are commonly present in 6 percent of men and 9 percent of women,” Dr. Memon says. “However, most individuals are asymptomatic throughout their lives.”

Gallstones are hardened deposits of digestive fluid that can form in the gallbladder. According to the Mayo Clinic, gallstones can range in size from a grain of sand to a golf ball.

Dr. Memon says when patients start having symptoms from gallstones, “typically the pain is in the right upper part of the abdomen that radiates to the back. We call it a gallbladder attack.”

About 10 percent of the population has anywhere from one to hundreds of gallstones, but only 20 percent of those with gallstones will have symptoms, according to the American College of Gastroenterology. If gallstones obstruct the bile ducts, pressure in the gallbladder increases and flow of bile slows or stops, potentially resulting in abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, fever and jaundice (the yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes). These symptoms require immediate medical attention as they usually indicate an infection, inflammation, or obstruction.

Researchers have identified several risk factors that can increase chances of developing gallstones. Dr. Memon says, “Gallstones are more prevalent in ages 40-69, but also in women of all age groups.”

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Pregnant women are especially at risk. “Pregnancy is a major risk factor due to physiological changes from hormones that cause bile to get saturated with cholesterol and form gallstones,” Dr. Memon says. He adds that obesity or losing weight very quickly, as well as hereditary factors (gallstones run in families) increase risk as well.

How to Treat a Gallbladder Attack Methodist Mansfield Medical Center offers some of the latest technology in diagnosing and treating such attacks. Usual treatment for gallstones causing symptoms is removal of the gall bladder sac containing stones. This procedure can be done with the help of robot assistance and requires small Band-Aid size incisions, Dr. Memon says.

“In some people especially after multiple gall bladder attacks stones can migrate out of the gall bladder sac into bile ducts which are tubes connecting the liver and gall bladder to the bowel. In these cases people require an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatogram (ERCP) procedure to remove the stones from the bile ducts in addition to removal of the gall bladder,” he adds.

With an ERCP, doctors are able to not only find gallstones, but also remove them, if they are causing a blockage, inflammation or infection. ERCP, Dr. Memon says, uses the technology of an endoscope (a flexible, lighted scope) and combines it with the X-Ray. “It helps to diagnose and treat the bile duct and pancreas duct, as well as tumors and stones in bile ducts,” he adds.

Spyglass technology has taken this one step further by allowing doctors to remove large gallstones, which previously required surgery. “Spyglass is a special tube with a video camera, which is used with the ERCP scope to visualize the inside of the bile duct, look for tumors and break up large stones in bile ducts, which cannot be removed by conventional methods,” Dr. Memon says. Spyglass enables doctors to enter tiny areas where larger scopes cannot go.

Gallstones are then destroyed by sound waves sent through a small wire, and the gallstone remnants are then removed endoscopically.

So next time those potato chips are calling your name, remember that skipping unnecessary fatty foods isn’t just good for your figure, it’s good for your gallbladder, as well.

To find a gastroenterologist on staff at Methodist Mansfield visit methodisthealthsystem.org/doctors/ or call 1-877-637-4297.

Angel Biasatti is Director of Community and Public Relations at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. 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 Health System or Methodist Mansfield Medical Center.

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Sights/Sounds

Your resource for entertainment options in and around Arlington MUSIC: Concerts/Events at Levitt Pavilion Arlington When: July 1, 3, 5-8, 13-17, 20-22 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show times: Check website for show times.

Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include Paul Thorn & Blind Boys of Alabama (July 1), The Roomsounds (July 3), Chris Watson Band (July 3), Movie Sing-A-Long: “Mama Mia” (July 5), Macia Ball (July 6), The Derailers (July 7), Trout Fishing in America (July 8), Big Sam’s Funky Nation (July 13), Two Tons of Steel (July 14), Little Joey y la Familia (July 15), Spoonfed Tribe (July 20), Luke Wade (July 21) and Cory Morrow (July 22).

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org

FILM: ‘Top Gun” at The Lot Downtown

includes shows by Fogg, Yaz Mean and Bathylite.

For more: divisionbrewing.com

THEATER: Stellaluna When: July 13-22 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 production features baby bat Stellaluna, who’s life is flitting along right on schedule – until an owl attacks her mother one night, knocking the bewildered batlet out of her mother’s loving grasp. The tiny bat is lucky enough to land in a nest of baby birds, but her whole world has just turned upside down.

For more: theatrearlington.org

When: July 4, Where: The Lot Downtown (110 S. Main St., Mansfield) Show times: 8:45 p.m.

Notes: The classic air action movie “Top Gun,” featuring Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis and Val Kilmer, will be part of the area’s Independence Day fare at The Lot Downtown. Food trucks will be on site for the free event, which features BYOB. For more: thelotdowntown.com

MUSIC: Timeless Concerts: Bastille Day in America

MUSIC: Concerts at Division Brewing

MUSIC: Arlington Music Hall Concerts

When: July 11, 19, 27 Where: Division Brewing (506 E. Main St.) Show times: 7 p.m.

Notes: Three sets of triple-header concerts are on tap at Division Brewing. The first, on July 11, features Fort Worth punk/pop band Big Heaven, high-voltage sparkly rock and roll band VOLK and folk rock artist Mongel Wells. On July 19, the local brewery welcomes the ProfFuzz Kickoff Tour, featuring Los Eskeletos, Posival and Melody Wrekker. Finally, on July 27, the musical fare

When: July 19-20, 27-28 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: Check website for show times Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmaster, with opening act Bri Bagwell (July 19), Bee Gees Gold: The Tribute (July 20), David Archuleta (July 27) and Creedence Clearwater Revival vs. Tom Petty, featuring the bands Bad Moon Raising and American Petty (July 28).

For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

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When: July 14 Where: Persis Dance Studio (222 W. Main St.) Show time: 8 p.m.

Notes: Works by American and French composers will be featured, including Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber, George Gershwin, John Williams, Debussy, Bizet and Edith Piaf.

For more: timelessconcerts.com

Grease Monkey presents big-band jazz specialists

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ou can see, hear and experience big band jazz at its finest when the American Jazz Composers Orchestra performs at 7:30 p.m. every fourth Monday of the month at Grease Monkey Burgers (200 N. Mesquite St.) The American Jazz Composers Orchestra was born in 2010, the idea of Tim Ishii, Dan Cavanagh and Ken Edwards, who are all jazz professors at the University of Texas at Arlington. Made up of DFW musicians, AJCO is dedicated to promoting and documenting new works for large jazz ensembles created

by American composers. Focusing primarily on living composers, the group accomplishes its mission through performances, recordings, commissions, artist residencies, partnerships and educational outreach.

For more: greasemonkeyburgers.com.

The Music Man is coming to Mansfield

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ainstage Classic Theatre will present “The Music Man” on July 20-21 at the Mansfield Center for Performing Arts (1110 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield).

The Friday performance will begin at 7 p.m.

There will be a 2 p.m. matinee performance, as well as a 7 p.m. performance on Saturday.

The classical musical, written by Meredith Willson, focuses on con man Harold Hill and his dealings with naive Midwestern townsfolk.

For more: mainstageclassictheatre.org.

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GUEST SPEAKER:

Janine Turner DATE & TIME:

October 11, 2018 11:30 am LOCATION:

Sheraton Hotel Arlington, Tx The Pink Teal Luncheon brings awareness to women’s cancer.

It’s an opportunity for our guests to hear from survivors and their journey.

Ticket Price: $30 • Tickets available at www.cafnt.org • 2018 Luncheon Emcee: Scott Murray For more information contact Laura Hoffman, lhoffman@txcc.com or call 817-999-2530.

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The Sweetest Swing in Baseball A Comedy/Drama by Rebecca Gilman • Directed by Melanie Mason Produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Illinois

August 10-26, 2018

Thursdays @ 7:30pm • Fridays & Saturdays @ 8pm Sundays @ 2pm Dana Fielding is a hot commodity in the art world, but fear of failure after critical acclaim in her early career, and a recent disastrous gallery opening drives her to a suicide attempt. She finds herself in the mental ward, enjoying the structured days. When she finds out her health insurance will only pay for a 10-day stay, she cooks up a scheme with two fellow patients to fool the doctors into believing she’s psychotic. Without knowing much about him, she takes on the personality of the troubled baseball star, Darryl Strawberry known for having “sweetest swing in baseball.” Michael an alcoholic, and Gary the stalker, coach the artist in Strawberry’s stats, while she instructs the would-be killer in the finer points of negative space.

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Speaking of Sports

Linear thinking The Dallas Cowboys have built the 2018 team from the inside out – and that’s the way to do it • By John Rhadigan

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ot a day goes by here in North Texas when we don’t hear something about the soil in this area and about our need to ensure that we have done what we can to solidify our foundation. “Your home is your greatest investment …” the advertisement reminds us, “so you should protect it by calling fillin-the-blank foundation.”

The many foundation companies in this area would be proud of the Dallas Cowboys. They have spent millions on their foundation and this off-season spent millions more to support it.

Among the moves made was the contract extension for Zack Martin.

When the Cowboys and he agreed to a six-year, $84 million dollar contract, he became the highest-paid guard in the history of the NFL. In fact, the next closest signed a deal for nearly $20 million less than Zack. It was the kind of move that proves the Cowboys are serious about building a team the correct way, from the inside out.

Martin has been to the Pro Bowl in each of his first four seasons and, perhaps more impressively, was named first-team All-Pro in 2014 and 2016. In ‘15 and ‘17 he was second-team. He is the real deal and among the best offensive lineman in the game.

The Cowboys now have three first-round picks on the offensive line, and all are signed to long-term deals. Travis Frederick and Tyron Smith are signed through the 2023 season, and Martin will be a Cowboy through 2024 and perhaps beyond.

Pro Football Focus says the Cowboys have the fourth-best offensive line in the league. Only the Falcons and the two teams that played in the Super Bowl, the Patriots and the Eagles, are deemed better. The Cowboys feel their line actually got better this off-season.

They used a second-round draft pick on a lineman from UT. His name is Connor Williams, and he was taken with the 50th overall pick. He was a stud in the Longhorns program, and he has a story to tell. If you did not see his pre-draft thank you note you should Google it. Connor wrote a heartfelt thank-you to all of the kids that

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bullied him while he was growing up in Coppell. He tells them that if not for their isolation, harassment and constant torment he would not have made it to the NFL. He is here now, and with the hometown team he will make the offensive line deeper and better.

Of course, there are two sides to every story, and the other side of the Cowboys line story is the defensive line. It too, was addressed this off-season. In fact, it has been addressed in each of the past two drafts. In 2017 the Cowboys used their first-round pick on a defensive lineman from Michigan, Taco Charlton. While his rookie season may Zack Martin is not have been spectacular, he has a the highest-paid guard in the NFL. bright future.

This year they spent a fourth-round pick on a defensive end from Kansas.

Dorrance Armstrong Jr. is a Texan from North Shore High School in Cloverleaf.

The 116th overall pick was second in the Big 12 in sacks his sophomore year, then he had 10. He declared eligible for the draft after his junior year in Lawrence and joins the Cowboys as a baby at just 21 years old.

The Cowboys defensive line is in the top 10 in the league, and the offensive line is in the top five. This is how you build an NFL team. Surround those men with the likes of Dak Prescott and Photo: howldb.com Zeke Elliott, and you have the makings for a serious rebound from the 9-7 record of a year ago. Zeke will not be suspended or as distracted this year, and Dak will have a new cast of receivers with whom to bond.

Training camp begins later this month in California, which allows us to close the door on 2017 and open the window on 2018. Fear not – the doors and windows will open and close easily. There are no foundation issues here.

Sports columnist John Rhadigan is an anchor for the Fox Sports Southwest television network.

Events, etc.

Itinerary Your official Arlington-area guide to fun (and the like) Texas Rangers baseball When: July 1, 3-4, 20-26 Where: Globe Life Park Time: Check website for game times In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will host four series this month: the Chicago White Sox (July 1, concluding a series that began on June 29), the Houston Astros (July 3-4), the Cleveland Indians (July 20-22) and the Oakland A’s (July 23-26).

For more: mlb.com/rangers

Dallas Wings basketball When: July 1, 3, 5, 10, 17, 19, 22, 31 Where: College Park Center (600 S. Center St.) Time: Check website for tip-off times In a nutshell: The city’s WNBA franchise has a busy home schedule this month as the Wings host the following teams: Minnesota Lynx (July 1), Chicago Sky (July 3 and 31), Indiana Fever (July 5), Phoenix Mercury (July 10), New York Liberty (July 17), Washington Mystics (July 19) and Connecticut Sun (July 22).

For more: wings.wnba.com

Monday Night Painting - All Media When: July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Where: Sparks Studio of Creative Arts (509 W. Main St.) Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

In a nutshell: Barbara McFarland teaches a painting class every week. All painting and drawing mediums are welcome. Work on your own individual projects in the material of your choice. Beginners are welcome.

For more: sparksstudioart.com

Fireworks Watching Party/Tailgate When: July 3 Where: Legal Draft Beer Co. (500 E. Division St.) Time: 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

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bring their own folding chairs to be sure to get a good seat outside. Legal Draft will have live music before the fireworks start (9:45 p.m.) and food for purchase from SmokingQue BBQ Catering.

For more: legaldraftbeer.com

Planetarium shows When: July 3-8, 10-15, 17-22, 24-29 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 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 as they look in the real sky.

For more: uta.edu/planetarium

Movie costumes are focus of new exhibit

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isitors to Arlington Museum of Art can step into the exciting world of costume design with the new exhibit, “CUT! Costume and the Cinema.”

Through more than 40 period costumes the museum (201 W. Main St.) explores the art of making costumes for film. The exhibition reveals how film costumes set the scene and establish authenticity in films.

For more: arlingtonmuseum.org.

Movies on Main When: July 12 Where: Farr Best Theater (109 N. Main St., Mansfield) Time: 10 a.m.

In a nutshell: Each month there’s a showing of a fun, family movie in Historic Downtown Mansfield.

This month’s film is “Coco.” Doors open at 9 a.m., and seats will go on a first-come, first-served basis. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Admission is $1 per person, cash only.

For more: 817-728-3680

Round Robin When: July 21 Where: Truth Vinyl (300 E. Abram St. Suite 190 ) Time: 5 p.m.

In a nutshell: This free continuing songwriters showcase is hosted by Court Hoang and Joseph Fisher. Each month they invite a special guest to join them in song and discussion.

For more: truthvinyl.com

Big ICC match will be played at AT&T Stadium

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he International Champions Cup is coming to AT&T Stadium at 8:30 p.m. on July 31. International soccer powerhouses F.C. Barcelona and A.S. Roma will face off as they chase the 2018 Cup. Tickets are on sale at SeatGeek.com.

The International Champions Cup is the summer’s biggest club competition in the game of soccer, and its mix of megastar glamour and debutante mystery is as compelling a proposition as the game has to offer. The ICC is now in its sixth edition.

For more: attstadiumcom.

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Finish Line

Sisters, still A bond of international friendship reaches through the generations • By Richard Greene

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ow in its 67th year, the bond of friendship between Arlington and our sister city of Bad Konigshofen in Germany is moving into the hands of the third and fourth generation in both communities.

Our granddaughter Ashley joined with others here to host the visit of 16-year-old Anna Blum, who traveled here for her first time last month to discover the place where the relationship between the two towns was first established.

Anna and Ashley at Anna’s grandparents were the Bad Konigshofen tribute among the residents of Bad Konigshofen at the time when many were recipients of essential supplies from Arlington citizens in 1951 to support the daily lives of people struggling to recover from the ravages of the second World War. Accompanied by her father Heinrich, who has made multiple trips here and served as a gracious host of Arlington visitors to Germany in past years, Anna was immersed in non-stop activities that began immediately upon her arrival.

After lunch at Spring Creek Barbeque, she toured downtown, where she saw the train station platform where three boxcars of clothing, shoes, household items, and At Bad Konigshofen other materials were sent on Pavilion in Stovall Park their long-ago journey to her hometown.

She attended an exhibition of American movie wardrobes at the Arlington Art Museum and took in a performance of “Footloose” at Theatre Arlington. She was introduced to Arlington folks all around at both occasions.

Sisterhood in action

Accompanying Ashley to her Martin High School classes the next day provided the opportunity to engage with her contemporaries.

A highlight of the experience was to visit an advanced German class and discover those here learning to speak her native language.

Anna speaks fluent German, English and French.

She shopped at the Parks Mall for a prom dress, attended the annual Martin Band Banquet at the Fort Worth Museum of Science & With her father History, took a horse ride at Heinrich at Globe Golden Gaits Stables, visited Life Park the Bad Konigshofen Aquatic Center in Stovall Park, and capped it all off with a day at Six Flags Over Texas.

She even got to see the Texas Rangers play the New York Yankees and learn all A visit to Arlington Museum of Art about American baseball.

Ashley and her father joined my wife Sylvia and me, along with others in the Arlington delegation, to celebrate Bad Konigshofen’s 1275th anniversary two With Martin High German teacher years ago.

Andrea Bonner While I was the first Arlington mayor to make the journey to our sister city, those who followed me into that office have visited Bad Konigshofen, and current Mayor Jeff Williams and his wife Karen will make a trip With B. J. Hall there this month. at Golden Gaits There are lots of cities in our country with sister cities around the world. There are, however, very few that have been sustained for as long as ours.

With the discovery of all that has grown from a generous mission to help people in need, young people here and there are ready to ensure that the bond continues to be strengthened.

Richard Greene served as Arlington’s mayor from 1987-1997, was appointed by President George W. Bush as Regional Administrator to the EPA, 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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