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CONTENTS May 2019 • Volume 6 • Issue 5

HIGHLIGHTS 46 50

SPECIAL SECTION: Local attorneys you need to know See page 24

DEPARTMENTS Starting Line 10 • This ‘n Data 12 Scene 20, 54, 60, 64 • Around Town 22 Style 48 • Bulletin Board 68 Health / Fitness 70 • Keen Cuisine 72 Hot Spots 74 • Sights/Sounds 76 Speaking of Sports 78 • Itinerary 80 Finish Line 82

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34 A storied career ... Jim Ross has built a successful legal practice by establishing meaningful relationships.

36 Home SWEET! Home ... Mike and Denise Snow’s Mansfield house is ideally located – and spectacularly designed.

42 One cool car ... Tom Panzer shares with us his stunning 1936 Ford Phaeton 4-Door Convertible Touring Car – a classic from the pre-war era.

46 Arts & leisure ... We preview this month’s Art on the Greene and get to know some of the members of the Arlington Iron Benders Horseshoe Pitching Club.

50 New music to explore ... Levitt Pavilion Arlington is ready for a sizzling summer of

free music.

52 Meanwhile, in Mansfield ... New acts, tribute bands and music-based films are on tap this month at The LOT Downtown.

56 What Mother’s Day means to me ... Three local moms share their thoughts on what makes this year’s celebration a special occasion.

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Attorneys with the Jim Ross Law Group: (back row, left to right) Anthony Pax, Krystal Bell, James Murrell, Lance Welch, Jim Ross, Rustin Brunson, Cheyenne Haddad; (front row, left to right) Linda Castillo and Amy Lorenz.

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58 Ripe for the picking ... Storm Farms is a calling – and more – for its owner,

Johanna Storm.

62 Difference makers ... How Demi Austin-Thomas and Erika Pitstick are doing things that make the lives of others better.

66 Here & there ... Find out about this month’s Arlington on Tap, and then discover how a trip to Vietnam is helping define the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA.

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ommencement ceremonies will soon wrap up a spring semester that has seen The University of Texas at Arlington continue to grow in quality and quantity.

UTA began 2019 with 43,939 students taking on-campus

In May, we celebrate members of the Class of 2019, their

courses. Add in the online students from around the state,

futures, and their transition to joining UTA’s 220,000-plus

country, and world, and global enrollment was nearly 60,000.

alumni. These graduates will leave the University to start their

These bright minds expect to receive a high-quality education from outstanding faculty members. And for good reason: U.S. News & World Report and other prestigious organizations ranked UTA programs among the best in their 2019 assessments, including Military Times, which again named UTA as Best for Vets in Texas.

Our faculty also received impressive accolades this semester, from grants to fund important research projects to fellowships in national associations. UTA gained three new members of the prestigious National Academies in recent months, bringing its total to five and fulfilling an important Texas Tier One milestone.

careers or advance in their current jobs. Some will create their own businesses. Others will stay at UTA to pursue advanced degrees. All will leave as better versions of themselves than when they arrived, and UTA is a better place because of them.

They are forever part of UTA. While it’s always hard to say goodbye to members of our Maverick family, we look forward to those joining us in the summer and fall—recent high school graduates, students transferring to UTA, or adults completing a degree or starting a new one. In time, they will finish their degrees and go forward to change the world in their own way. They, too, will be forever Arlington.

Our students were recognized nationally and internationally for their athletics, academics, and community service. For example, the Lady Mavs basketball and the men’s track and field team won conference titles, while The Shorthorn, our award-winning

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his will likely date me a bit, but I have proudly boasted to anyone who would listen since 1973 that “Abandoned Luncheonette” is one of the better albums in the history of great albums. So, you might wonder, what is “Abandoned Luncheonette” and why should anyone care about the lightly regarded Yale Youngblood’s Top 40 Hits from Coast to Coast? Well, I have nothing on the latter point, except to say that I like to rank things – movies, songs, records, natural disasters, etc. (by the way, tsunami is the most awesome, if just because it goes by the name “tsunami”).

But about that album ... well, consider this: Daryl Hall and John Oates were but pups in the music business when they cut their second record, an eclectic mix of folk, blues and rock, and every song on the album served notice that the duo would find a place among rock/pop’s elite some day. Indeed, that happened – no other two-person performing act has sold more Yale Youngblood records than Misters Hall and Oates.

Hence, we, the folks who live and work and find Editor entertainment in Arlington, should circle the date of May 23. Better yet, we should circle the lawn chairs around the big stage at Levitt Pavilion Arlington that evening, when John Oates performs to help ensure that dozens of other “would be” Hall and Oateses get their chance to share their talents at the venue in the future. The pay-for concert helps foot the bill for the Levitt’s free performances, which begin this month and continue through the fall.

If you’re curious, even the slightest bit, as to what the Levitt is all about, please turn to our preview story on the 2019 concert schedule on page 50. If you’ve already become a bona fide Levittite, you know that, no matter the night, no matter the artist, the evening will be well spent if it’s spent listening to music under the stars.

But we’re not stopping there in this issue. Two pages later, we’re also spotlighting the May schedule at another local venue that brings the goods: The LOT Downtown in Mansfield.

Yep, this area is blessed to have two of the finer purveyors of great music and entertainment found anywhere. Get this, though: They’re found here! I’ve been told that you should treat the exclamation point as if you have but three of them to use in your lifetime. I just used one, so that’s how big a deal I believe it is that our fair burg, and it’s neighbor to the south, routinely introduce and help folks become reacquainted with musical talent that touches hearts, moves souls or simply inspires feet to dance.

John Oates did all three, some 46 years ago, when he and his buddy Daryl Hall wrote and produced an album that convinced a North Texas teenager that, sometimes, there is a bit of heaven on earth, if you just listen for it. Over the next few months, there’s a bevy of musical artists longing to do the same. And, trust me on this one, someday someone will claim years later that he saw the greatness coming, even way back when.

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This TXDFPS-licensed Day Camp is a safe, fun, learning environment for children ages 5 - 12 to enjoy all day during summer vacation. The YET’s professional staff will provide quality care and keep attendees busy with engaging activities. Plus, they will have the opportunity to make new friends.

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on Price, President & CEO of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau, recently was awarded the 2019 Grassroots Travel Champion Award presented by The U.S. Travel Association.

The Arlington CVB was honored for its industry-leading efforts in making the connection between sports and travel, and for educating policymakers on travel’s limitless potential for growth.

“It is an honor to accept this award on behalf of our team at the Arlington CVB,” says Price. “We work exceptionally hard to showcase all of the reasons to travel to our great city, none the least of which is the many incredible sporting events Ron Price we offer for both traditional and non-traditional sports fans. As we know, dedicated fans follow their teams around the world in pursuit of that next win; staying on top of this growing trend is critical in remaining leaders of the travel industry.”

Often referred to as the sports and entertainment capital of Texas, Arlington will soon have three world-class facilities adjacent to each other: AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Park and the new billion-dollar Globe Life Field, which is currently under construction. Beyond that, Arlington is now home to the #1 Esports stadium in the U.S. with the introduction of Esports Stadium Arlington, making the north Texas city a leader in both traditional and non-traditional sports.

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Elaine McCray thought she’d be living with GERD for the rest of her life. At Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, the medical staff diagnosed and treated her GERD using the TIF procedure and repaired her hernia with the robotic da Vinci® Surgical System. Now, she’s living life again, off medications and able to eat all the foods she enjoys without pain. Trust. Methodist.

To find a Gastroenterologist visit MethodistHealthSystem.org/Mansfield-GI. Texas law prohibits hospitals from practicing medicine. The physicians on the Methodist Health System medical staff are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, Methodist Health System, or any of its affiliated hospitals. Methodist Health System complies with applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

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Arlington orthodontist, Dr. Moody Alexander, honored with 2019 humanitarian award

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he American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recently named Dr. Moody Alexander of Drs. Alexander Orthodontics as the recipient of the 2019 Humanitarian Award for his commitment to giving back and serving others through his volunteer efforts locally and globally.

Besides creating numerous opportunities to serve his hometown of Arlington, Dr. Alexander founded EthiopiaSmile along with his wife, Emily, to bring dental prevention and basic oral hygiene to under-served Ethiopians.

Dr. Moody Alexander He has worked tirelessly to provide healthier living conditions along with medical and dental care for villagers in Dube Bute, Ethiopia.

The AAO Humanitarian Award recognizes an individual who has made significant contributions to change the quality of human life that extends beyond the usual scope of private orthodontic practice, academic functions or organized dentistry. Representing thousands of orthodontists in Texas and the Southwest, the Southwest Society of Orthodontist nominated Dr. Moody Alexander for this recognition. He will accept this prestigious award on May 5 at the 2019 AAO Annual Session in Los Angeles.

“This award is an incredible honor,” says Dr. Alexander. “I am so proud of EthiopiaSmile and all the work we have done in the past 11 years. I hope, too, that this recognition calls attention to the needs of others, so we can engage even more friends, family and patients to join efforts and change lives for the better.”

EthiopiaSmile began in 2008 after Alexander noticed the extensive dental-related illnesses and mortality spreading across the entire country. Since its creation, EthiopiaSmile has taken six mission trips to Addis Ababa, where the Alexander team helped thousands of orphans, widows, children and elderly with severe and life-threatening infections.

“My love for the country of Ethiopia originally began because of my adopted children,” Dr. Alexander says. “However, my family quickly realized the lasting impact we could have on the people of Ethiopia and knew we had to put an organization in place to make this change.”

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RAISE YOUR HAND if you knew that Mrs. G. A. Percifield opened the first beauty shop in Arlington in 1920. Keep it up if you knew that haircuts cost 50 cents, a shampoo and set also ran 50 cents and you would be out $2.50 if you splurged on a permanent.

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Medical City Arlington designated a city-first Level II Trauma Center MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON has been designated a Level II Trauma Center by the Texas Department of State Health Services, making it the first and only hospital in Arlington to achieve this distinguished classification.

A Level II trauma designation represents the secondhighest level of trauma designation available and reflects Medical City Arlington’s dedication to providing optimal care for severely injured patients.

“Achieving this advanced trauma designation reinforces our commitment to excellence in trauma and emergency services for Arlington and the surrounding region,” Medical City Arlington CEO Keith Zimmerman says. “We have been functioning at this higher level for more than a year and are pleased to receive official recognition of the care we provide and the investment we have made in our community.”

The Level II trauma designation is awarded by the Texas Department of State Health Services and involves an extensive survey process, including verification by the American College of Surgeons. The voluntary process requires a commitment to providing comprehensive regional care for every aspect of injury, from prevention through rehabilitation.

Women caring for women The doctors of Women’s Health Services provide full OB/ GYN services and are skilled in managing all aspects of women’s health care, such as normal and high risk pregnancy care, gynecologic surgery, incontinence treatment, annual exams, and contraceptive and hormone therapy needs. We also provide state-of-theart maternity care in the newly renovated labor and delivery suites at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.

Our goal is to provide quality care with high patient satisfaction. Visit our website and make your appointments online at www.womenshealthservices.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Dr. Jessica Brown Originally from Houston, Dr. Jessica Brown attended Baylor University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She completed both medical school and her OB/ Gyn residency training at University of Texas at Southwestern. When she was in medical school, Dr. Brown met her husband, Paul, who is a financial advisor in the DFW Metroplex. In her spare time, Dr. Brown enjoys traveling, learning about different cultures, and trying new cuisines.

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Maggie and Me Boutique caters to kiddos

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aggie and Me Boutique is a family owned classic children’s clothing store located in the heart of Arlington. The shop carries noted brands, including The Proper Peony, The Beaufort Bonnet Company, Kissy Kissy, JoJo Maman Bébé, James and Lottie, Feltman Brothers and many more.

Maggie and Me Boutique has everything you will need to dress your infant through size 4 toddler. Maggie and Me Boutique offers a one-stop shop for parents and grandparents who believe that every day is worth celebrating with their little ones. The outfits are perfect for cherished photos or everyday wear, and the store’s staff is ever mindful that classic never goes out of style. In other words, it is a place for those who remember that their children (and grandchildren) are only little once, so they should dress them like children while they can!

The store opened for business on Sept. 24, 2018. Owner Karen Tilley has over 10 years of retail experience. Her family members are longtime residents of Arlington. “After my first grandchild was born, I realized there was a need for a quality children’s

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store in the area,” Tilley says. “The store is located in the Village Park Shopping Center, so it is accessible to all areas in Arlington, Dalworthington Gardens, Mansfield and Pantego.”

Tilley runs Maggie and Me Boutique with her daughter, Megan Thomas, who handles all the social media, and the website (maggieandmeboutique. com) is coming soon.

“Our greatest joys in life are our children and now grandchildren,” Tilley says.

“From cherished gifts to fine clothing, from coming home outfits to adored lovies, we strive to provide joy and thoughtfulness in every selection we choose. We will go the extra mile because we believe that our customers are friends and we love our community. We offer baby shower Maggie and Me Boutique registration and host an annual diaper drive during the holidays to benefit Arlington Urban Ministries.

We would love to host your group for private shopping evenings with a percentage going to your favorite cause.”

The boutique is located at 2220 West Park Row, Suite C (in the corner) of the Village Park Shopping Center. For more information, call 817-981-1100 or email maggieandmeboutique@gmail.com.

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The Board of Directors of United Way of Tarrant County is initiating a comprehensive search process for Smyers’ replacement and expects to announce a new president and CEO by the end of the summer.

Under Smyers’ direction, the organization launched a new strategic plan that introduced a new model to allocate funds to community partners and agencies – Systems Change – which shifts a portion of funding to focus on the root causes of social issues and finding TD Smyers universal solutions for problems that impact entire populations and continue to occur. One of Smyers’ first initiatives was KERNEL, a program that recognizes and fosters social innovation in Tarrant County. The program ushered in a new way of thinking about how to solve social challenges and strengthen the community.

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The tall, lanky kid with a huge, bright smile and contagious laugh

took a huge step toward achieving that goal in mid-March.

Thaddeus and 10 of his classmates were honored in a surprise ceremony as TCU Community Scholars.

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PICTURE-PERFECT MOMENTS

SCENE Snapshots from Arlington Charities’ Help & Hope Celebrity Chef Showcase, from the groundbreaking of the Medical City Arlington office building and parking garage project and from a recent special birth at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center

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Chef Keith Hicks and Tony Rutigliano at the Arlington Charities event

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Arlington Charities Executive Director Deborah Coppola addresses the crowd.

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Some of the crowd at the Arlington Charities event, which was held at the Arlington Museum of Art

Cal Yost, president of the board of directors of Arlington Charities, speaks during the event.

Local actor/comedian BJ Cleveland was the MC at the Chef Showcase.

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Some of the auction items at the Help & Hope event

One of the lighter moments at the Arlington Charities Chef showcase

Dr. Alain Folefack, Cathy McLaughlin, Dr. Eric Benink, Keith Zimmerman, Ben Coogan and Marcus Jackson break ground on Medical City Arlington’s new facilities project.

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Attendees of the MLKHe event historical records of Last month, Dr. Paul Daum delivered Kyler Blake at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center. alsoview delivered his mom, King’s Lisa life and social achievements.

Breanne Sheets, 28 years ago at Methodist Charlton. And ... grandmother Wilson was born at Methodist Dallas.

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

Women caring for women The doctors of Women’s Health Services provide full OB/ GYN services and are skilled in managing all aspects of women’s health care, such as normal and high risk pregnancy care, gynecologic surgery, incontinence treatment, annual exams, and contraceptive and hormone therapy needs. We also provide state-of-theart maternity care in the newly renovated labor and delivery suites at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.

Our goal is to provide quality care with high patient satisfaction. Visit our website and make your appointments online at www.womenshealthservices.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Dr. Joy Carter Dr. Joy Carter grew up in the Mid-Cities in Texas.

She went to college at Baylor University for her bachelor’s in Biology, and then went to Southern Methodist University for her master’s in Biology Science.

She was accepted to medical school at University of Texas in San Antonio and completed her OB/GYN residency at the UT Medical Branch in Galveston.

After practicing in a solo environment for three years in South Texas, she joined Women’s Health Services in 2016. Dr. Carter loves the practice of both obstetrics and gynecology. She focuses on promoting the right health care options for each of her patients. She enjoys taking care of women throughout their reproductive years, pregnancy, and menopause. She is skilled at performing gynecological surgery, including minimally invasive and in-office procedures.

Dr. Carter and her husband, Brian, have three children. When she’s not busy with work or family, she enjoys hiking, outdoor camping, and knitting. Dr. Carter practices out of both the North and South office locations of Women’s Health Services.

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AROUND TOWN

Helping hands

Where the Texas Rangers go, so goes the Texas Rangers Women’s Club • By Kenneth Perkins

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She saw the Rangers change home turf from Turnpike Stadium to rogress has a way of being ardently bittersweet, no matter Arlington Stadium to the Ballpark in Arlington to Globe Life Park. the whys of the evolution, so it goes without saying that Compared to Humphus, a member like Beth Marshall is a moves from one baseball playground to another usually falls newbie, having been around only 22 years. in the sentimental category. There are those who feel passionate “The idea of what we do is, basically, help out in any way we about Globe Life Park and wouldn’t move spaces no matter what, possibly can,” Marshall says of the club. “Of course we hand out the and those who are primed for a move as long as their beloved Texas promotion items, package Junior Rangers bags, work in the Kids Rangers are moving with it.

Zone, things like that. Besides all The women who make up the that, it’s Helping Hands.”

Texas Rangers Women’s Club will Helping Hands does pretty quickly feel nostalgic for what much what it says – helps those in is now and what will be, partly need have a day of baseball, free of because they have for over four charge. Some days senior citizens decades been so intertwined with are there, other days schools or this organization – linked, in fact, churches or veterans or residents about as close as air and wind. of Arlington Life Shelter. They get Maybe that’s a bit hyperbolic, tickets and snacks (if you haven’t but whenever a TRWC member had a Rangers Hot Dog you don’t speaks about the Rangers, it’s a know what you’re missing) and, little like she is referring to her Like the team they support, members of the Texas Rangers Women’s Club will have a new home next season. mostly, a really good time. own family.

Photo: TRWC “It’s such a rewarding thing,” says This makes sense. TRWC is Marshall, a past president. “Some of the people we have come to the the volunteer arm of the Texas Rangers, a group with the chief games, no matter how old they are, have never even been to a major objective of passing out promotional items (T-shirts, helmets, bats, league game before.” mugs, that sort of thing) during some of the games. Of course, what TRWC currently has about 160 members, aged 20s to 80s. They they do goes far beyond that, and this pretty much explains why come from all walks of life. The common theme, of course, is the the Texas Rangers organization has changed many things over the love of baseball, and we’re not just talking about a cursory interest. years, but the Texas Rangers Women’s Club is not one of them.

“There’s not one lady here who in baseball trivia couldn’t beat It started over 40 years ago by then Public Relations head Phil half the guys,” Marshall says. “After we finish our jobs we are able Jason, who decided to form a group that helped out on promotion to go into the stands and watch the games.” days. My theory is that it was designed as cheap (awfully cheap; As the Rangers pack up and head to the new temperatureit’s all volunteer) labor, but as things tend to do, it took on a life of controlled stadium for next season, TRWC will be there, too. its own.

“We really have mixed emotions about leaving,” Humphus says.

Mary Humphus knows. She was there when Jason first discussed Yet after a game last month filled with rain, cold and wind, she its origins, and is still there now, at age 89 this month, still loving had a slight change in tune: “On second thought,” she says, “we the days when she is hanging out at the ballpark. might appreciate it.”

When Humphus says how “it’s been a great adventure,” she is being awfully modest. Humphus has logged 45 years with the Rangers, which is older than some sports franchises. She was there Columnist Kenneth Perkins has been a contributing when the old Washington Senators became the Texas Rangers in writer for Arlington Today since it debuted. He is a 1972. She saw Billy Martin come and go, Bobby Valentine come and freelance writer, editor and photographer. go, Nolan Ryan come and go, President George Bush come and go.

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Rachel L. Wright and David L. Cook

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anaging Partner David L. Cook and Attorney at Law Rachel L. Wright are principals at the often honored law firm, Harris Cook, LLP, which has offices in both Arlington and Mansfield.

The firm has built a reputation for professionalism and effectiveness in a wide range of legal matters to give clients a wealth of expertise when they have legal issues.

Because the firm has a variety of practice areas to offer clients, the office can handle multiple legal issues for the same client.

The level of the firm’s expertise and experience is impressive. Cook is Board Certified in Family Law, a certification less that 1% of Texas attorneys hold. His other areas of practice include Business Litigation/ Formation, Real Estate Law and Public Sector Law. He has been the Mayor of Mansfield since 2008 and is running unopposed this year.

Wright is an accomplished trial attorney and skilled litigator with more than a decade of experience in a range of disciplines, including Business Law, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation and Insurance Litigation.

She is a co-troop leader with Girl Scouts and is a member of Lions Club International, as well as the Arlington Bar Association and Tarrant County Bar Association.

“As our client, you will get the answers you need and the personalized service you deserve,” Cook says. “We actually get to know the people we represent, returning their phone calls and providing the guidance they need throughout the duration of their legal matter. Our firm is not a highvolume business. Rather, we serve a select number of clients in order to be responsive and accountable to each one of them.”

Harris Cook, LLP

709 E. Abram St., Arlington • 309 E. Broad St., Mansfield 817-275-8765 • harriscooklaw.com

Karen Schroeder:

Your hometown attorney

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fourth-generation Texan, Karen Schroeder is a hometown girl who grew up in Arlington, graduated from Arlington High School in 1985 and continues to reside here with her family.

Karen’s husband Brian celebrated his 36th work anniversary with Lockheed Martin last year, her son Alex is a Senior at Texas A&M, and her daughter Jessica is a Senior at Martin High School.

Karen enjoys being a member of: St. Barnabas United Methodist Church, the Wimbledon Garden Club, the Tarrant County Aggie Mom’s Club and the MHS Orchestra Booster Club.

Karen’s passion is educating clients and the public on estate planning options with a goal of equipping them with the legal tools necessary to avoid costly and time-consuming probate. She opened her solo practice in Mansfield in 2009 after almost 15 years serving as in-house counsel for multiple corporations, and as an Assistant District Attorney.

Her law firm specializes in wills and trusts (including gun trusts), elder law and guardianships, asset and wealth protection, and probate.

Licensed as a Texas attorney since 1994, Karen has built a reputation as a problem-solver who serves clients’ needs with legal professionalism and a commitment to individualized attention. She believes in long-term partnerships and building relationships in the community she still lives in and loves.

Come in and see why Karen is gaining your trust, one case at a time.

She brings together homegrown charm and extensive legal experience.

Karen Schroeder, Attorney at Law

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Donna J. Smiedt

Board-certified family law specialist

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onna J. Smiedt is the founding and managing partner of the Family Law Firm of Donna J. Smiedt, PLLC. She has been practicing for more than 32 years, all of which have been devoted to the practice of family law.

Smiedt became board certified in family law in 1991 and has maintained her board certification since then.

Smiedt has twice been named as a Texas Super Lawyer by her peers, something only five percent of Texas lawyers have achieved. She was awarded the Family Law Attorney of the Year in Arlington every year from 19972002 and in 2010, and has also been named a Fort Worth Top Attorney for over a decade. She has garnered one of the highest AV RATINGS by peers.

Other principals at the practice include attorneys Desaray R. Muma and Michael Muñoz. Collectively, this team has over half a century of experience in serving clients in the practice of family law.

Smiedt is actively involved in the community. She has served for seven years on the Board of the Arlington Animal Shelter, two of those years as the Chairwoman. “My firm and I are dedicated to helping the animals of Arlington, and Donna J. Smiedt Can make few revisions the ad? ourwe office is dogafriendly, with three to ‘divorce therapy dogs,’ who work there full-time,” Smiedt says. She also has served on the Arlington Bar Association Board of Directors for many years, and held the office of President. “We would 1 raise Canmoney you change theevery firstyear, sentence readthis “Donna J. Smiedt hasshe been by her peers as the a Texas SuperLawyer for a charity and mosttooften was Arlington Mission,” says.selected “We are dedicated to helping many battered women of(by Arlington Thomson Reuters) and a Top Attorney – Fort Worth (awarded by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine); and continue to provide Pro Bono services to women through the Arlington Bar Association.”

2 Can remove the premier secondfull-service sentencefamily aboutlaw “Arlington’s Family Law Attorney of the Year”? and work, add awenew one says The you firm is Arlington’s firm, Smiedt says.

“From pre-nuptial agreements to appellate cover thethat complete “Donna J. Smiedt is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization”? practice of family law,” she says. “I specialize in complex high asset divorce cases as well as custody litigation, but between all the highly skilled lawyers at the firm we can handle the simplest uncontested divorce to the most contentious custody litigation, as well as non-litigation forms of dispute resolution Could you please and provide me a revised proof by Tuesday? Thank you! Have a great weekend! such as mediation collaborative law.”

The Family Law Firm of Donna J. Smiedt

3216 W. Arkansas Lane • 817-572-9900 • arlingtondivorces.com

When it comes to your family and your finances,

EXPERIENCE MATTERS. Donna J. Smiedt has been selected by her peers as a Texas SuperLawyer (2004 & 2006) awarded by Thomson Reuters and a Top Attorney - Fort Worth (for years 2003, and 2008 through 2013) awarded by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.

Donna J. Smiedt is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Donna J. Smiedt has been honored as "10 Best of 2016 in Client Satisfaction" by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys.

Both Donna J. Smiedt and Desaray R. Muma are collaboratively trained to provide clients with a private form of dispute resolution to avoid litigation.

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American Institute of Family Law Attorneys™

Pope, Hardwicke, Christie, Schell, Kelly & Taplett, L.L.P. L

ongtime Arlington lawyers Dan White, Larry Fowler and Paul Johnson lead the Arlington office of Pope, Hardwicke, Christie, Schell, Kelly & Taplett, L.L.P. from offices overlooking centerfield in Globe Life Park.

Founded in 1952, the Firm’s original practice focus was upon oil and gas, water and natural resources law, and today Pope Hardwicke’s 17 lawyers continue to practice in these areas, as well as banking, real estate, local and state governmental relations, land use and Paul Johnson, Dan White, William Tatsch and Larry Fowler zoning, eminent domain, corporate, probate and estate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial litigation.

Pope Hardwicke has offices in both Fort Worth and Arlington and a practice that extends across Texas. Pope Hardwicke lawyers live, work and play in Arlington, not only practicing law here, but also serving on Arlington and other Tarrant County based governmental and charitable organization boards and actively participating in the community. Dan, Larry and Paul have practiced in Arlington for decades, while William Tatsch heads up the next wave of Pope Hardwicke lawyers to serve the Arlington community. Dan and Paul are each board certified in both commercial and residential real estate law. Larry is Past Chairman of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, immediate Past Chairman of the Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission and President of the River Legacy Foundation Board of Directors. Paul currently serves as the Chairman of the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation Advisory Committee and has been active in the Arlington Chamber and other Arlington organizations. The lawyers at Pope Hardwicke have a personal stake in Arlington and its success.

Pope Hardwicke’s lawyers understand the needs and issues facing business. They spend time with their clients to get to know their unique concerns and to craft solutions to meet those concerns creatively and efficiently. Whether their clients are seeking governmental approvals, negotiating a complex transaction, planning for the future, or seeking relief in court, Pope Hardwicke’s lawyers proactively and aggressively approach each task focused on the best interests of their clients.

Pope, Hardwicke, Christie, Schell, Kelly & Taplett, L.L.P. 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 300 • 817-369-8985 • popehardwickelaw.com

• Residential, Commercial Real Estate • Banking • Civil Litigation and Appellate Law • Land Use, Platting, Zoning, Condemnation • Mergers & Acquisitions • Oil and Gas • General Business Planning • Estate Planning, Guardianship • Government Regulation • Probate & Trust Planning and Litigation 817.369.8985 • Globe Life Park • 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 300 • Arlington, Tx 76011 POPEHARDWICKE.COM Offices in Fort Worth and Arlington arlingtontoday.com • May 2019 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Stephanie A. Foster:

A devoted practitioner of family law

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rom the day in 1992 when Stephanie Foster started her legal firm, The Law Offices of Stephanie A. Foster, P.C., she has been devoted to the practice of family law.

The firm concentrates in family legal issues, including divorce, modifications, custody, child support, spousal support, visitation, enforcement of custody/support, paternity and step-parent adoption.

Stephanie says her dream of having her own law practice was nurtured as a child, as she grew up with a father, John Foster, who was an attorney. “When I was a child,” she recalls, “I would beg him to take me to work with him at his law firm every summer.”

The longtime Arlington resident and graduate of Martin High School says her professional philosophy is “divorce with dignity.” Consequently, she has taken many special measures to serve her clients in the best manner possible. “I was one of the first attorneys trained in collaborative law, in 2008,” she says. “Collaborative Law is a way to divorce with dignity with no court and no war.”

She believes the collaborative law process is a powerful way to generate creative solutions in family law disputes while minimizing financial and emotional damage to the couple and their children, all the while promoting post-divorce psychological and financial health of the restructured family.

The Law Offices of Stephanie A. Foster, P.C.

4214 Little Road, Suite 1000 • 817-277-2805 • stephaniefosterlawyer.com

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AREAS OF PRACTICE: − Personal Injury − Family − Business Litigation − Wills and Probate − Criminal Defense

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The “Rocky” Walton team Daniel Aguilar, John R. Lively, David F. Farris and John R. Lively Jr.

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he law firm of Lively & Associates, PLLC, is a boutique business and litigation firm located in Fort Worth. The firm’s primary areas of practice include business law, business litigation, civil appellate law, creditor rights, estate planning and probate, oil and gas, real estate and alternative dispute resolution.

The firm’s attorneys – John R. Lively; John R. Lively, Jr.; Daniel Aguilar and David F. Farris – are licensed to practice in all courts in Texas at both the state and federal levels and the United States Supreme Court.

Founded in 2008, Lively & Associates focuses on its clients, keeping them informed and involved throughout the legal process.

“Legal strategies are developed to fit the client’s specific needs, goals and objectives,” says John R. Lively, Jr. “We possess a broad knowledge of business that allows us to identify and seize upon critical issues specific to a wide range of business practices.”

The team of attorneys at Lively & Associates has served the community and surrounding areas for more than five decades. As a small firm that has established deep ties to the community, Lively & Associates is uniquely positioned to provide personalized legal counsel throughout North Texas.

“The strengths of the firm lie in the skill and experience provided to our clients by our team of dedicated attorneys,” Lively says. “Rarely found in a firm of this size, the attorneys and support staff possess the technological capabilities and resources of a large law firm while retaining the personal attention of a small firm. With over 80 years of combined experience in the courtroom, we have a vast knowledge of the judicial process as well as Alternative Dispute Resolution.”

Lively and his father specialize in business law to protect clients who have family businesses both big and small. That family dynamic, along with the attorneys’ years of experience, help set the firm apart. “Working together with my father,” he says, “has allowed us to truly understand the personal side as well as the daily operations of these businesses.”

he Law Firm of Roger “Rocky” Walton has been serving the Arlington community since 1975. The first office was located on East Pioneer Parkway until it moved to West Green Oaks Blvd in 1990. The office moved to West Interstate 20 in 2003. Rocky says he has no plans of moving again.

During his time in Arlington, Rocky has represented thousands of satisfied clients in various areas of law. He has always worked hard for his clients and kept them constantly informed. Rocky and his employees truly love helping people and treat their clients the way they would want to be treated. They are completely honest with their clients.

Rocky has great credentials. He has an advanced law degree (LL.M.) in Taxation and Securities, so early on he did a lot of corporate and commercial law, along with personal injury law. In 1987, the law firm took the bold step on handling nothing but personal injury and wrongful death claims. Rocky states that he likes that area of law better because he gets to help individuals rather than big business. In addition, his fee is based upon result of recovery rather than hourly billings.

In 1994, after a lot of hard work, Rocky was able to become certified as to special competence in the area of Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Fewer than 3% of Texas lawyers are board certified specialists in that area of law. Rocky has been re-certified every five years.

Employees of the Law Firm of Roger “Rocky” Walton, P.C. are highly qualified paralegals who have been with the firm for many years. Three paralegals are also licensed claim adjusters. The firm also has an associate attorney, Tim Brandenburg, who also has extensive trial experience.

In 1987 Rocky’s firm was the first law firm in Arlington to have a database and email. Since then the firm has stayed on the cutting edge of technology for law firms. The firm now does file storage and computing in the cloud. The firm is also transitioning to paperless.

Rocky says he loves helping people and will continue to practice law as long as he is doing a good job for his clients. At this time, the Law Firm of Roger “Rocky” Walton P.C. is at the top of its game and will be in business in Arlington for many years to come. Check out the 4.9 Google review average for over 50 reviews from satisfied clients.

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Board Certified Specialist Since 1994, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization Fewer than 3% of Texas lawyers have this certification.

Wrongful Death and Serious Injury 2310 W. Interstate 20, Suite 200 • Arlington, Tx 76017 • 817-429-4299

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309 East Broad Mansfield, TX 76063

709 East Abram Arlington, TX 76010

Family Law Real Estate Law Business Law Business Litigation Business Formation Employment Law Personal Injury Wills & Estate Planning Criminal Defense Intellectual Property

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Some more information about the attorneys ...

Curnutt & Hafer L.L.P. / Vicki Hafer Family Law AREAS OF PRACTICE: (Curnutt & Hafer) Commercial Litigation, Oil and Gas, Franchising, Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith, Will Disputes and Probate Litigation, Injury and Death Cases.

(Vicki Hafer) Family Law, including Divorce, Custody, Grandparent Access, Child Support, Enforcement, Protective Order, Adoption TO CALL FOR A CONSULTATION: 817-548-1000

David L. Cook Managing Partner

Rachel L. Wright Attorney At Law

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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: Founding partners Kelly Curnutt and Doug Hafer brought experience from large international firms, as well as small trial boutique firms when they formed Curnutt & Hafer, L.L.P. Vicki Hafer, Doug’s wife, has been practicing law since 1994.

Harris Cook L.L.P. AREAS OF PRACTICE: Family Law, Business Litigation, Business Formation, Intellectual Property, Real Estate Law, Wills and Estates, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Administrative Law TO CALL FOR A CONSULTATION: 817-275-8765 HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: The firm was founded by the late Senator Chris Harris (1948-2015) and includes attorneys David L. Cook (the Mayor of Mansfield) and Rachel L. Wright.

Jim Ross Law Group AREAS OF PRACTICE: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Family Law, Business Litigation, Wills and Probate TO CALL FOR A CONSULTATION: 817-275-4100

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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: The firm was established by attorney Jim Ross, a former Marine, Texas police officer and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) task force officer who had supervised local offices for some of the country’s most prestigious law firms before opening his own practice in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Karen Schroeder, Attorney at Law AREAS OF PRACTICE: Wills and Trusts, Elder Law and Guardianships, Asset and Wealth Protection, Real Estate Law, Business Formation/Operation/Acquisition TO CALL FOR A CONSULTATION: 817-842-0220 HISTORICALLY SPEAKING: Karen spent over five years working as in-house counsel for Sunrise Energy Services (bought out by ENSERCH); ENSERCH/Lone Star Gas (bought by TXU Electric); and PrimeCo PCS (bought out by Verizon). Afterwards, she pursued a 10-year career as an Assistant District Attorney for Dallas County – with seven years in the Civil Division as a Real Estate/Contracts Advisory Attorney and civil litigator; and three years in the Criminal

Division as both an Environmental Trial Prosecutor who created the position for the County; and Chief of the Grand Jury/Intake Department in charge of indicting felony financial crimes. Karen opened her solo law practice in Mansfield in 2009.

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COVER STORY

The Jim Ross Law Group team: (back row, left to right) Isaias Quintanilla, Paige Payne, Shannon Sanderford, Kayla Barra, Anthony Pax, Krystal Bell, James Murrell, Lance Welch, Jim Ross, Rustin Brunson, Cheyenne Haddad, Shannon Perry, Veronica Verastigui, Lina Tamburrano; (front row, left to right) Anna Dominguez, Emily Jones, Linda Castillo, Amy Lorenz, Kenia Guerrero.

A storied career

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Jim Ross has built a successful legal practice by establishing meaningful relationships

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hen you sit down in Jim Ross’ office, you immediately feel at home. His easy way of speaking mixed with the casual atmosphere make it feel as though you’re in the Ross’ family room rather than his office.

Looking for a fresh start, Ross moved to Arlington in 1983 after serving four years as a U.S. Marine – a fresh start the American Dream City had to offer. Soon, Ross found himself in his new role of Arlington Texas Police Officer.

“I spent very little time on patrol,” Ross recalls. “I was instead selected for Arlington’s brand-new Special Operations Unit.

This was Arlington’s first full-time SWAT team.”

It became clear that Ross was bound to make a difference for the Arlington PD. After serving in Special Operations, Ross went on to become the in-service and defensive tactics training coordinator at the Police Training Center. It was in that position that Ross developed the curriculum and proposal for The City’s

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very own Police Academy. He remained as the Coordinator for the first two Academy classes. The Academy still exists today and recently graduated Academy Class #56.

“My Police Academy Commander moved over to Narcotics,” says Ross. “And I knew that was where I wanted to be, so I applied and followed him there and eventually to the DEA Task Force in Fort Worth.” Ross spent over six years undercover investigating drug trafficking and sales.

“I remember this little motel on Division – it’s where I did one of my first drug deals,” Ross says. His eyes a bit glazed over as he pictures the dated establishment he’s referring to.

“Now,” laughs Ross, “I know the guy who owns that block.”

For Ross, relationships are the tapestry that set the backdrop to his life story, interwoven in each scene and story line, and writing the lead paragraph for each chapter that occurs.

In 1996, Ross made the bold choice to quit his career in law

who asked if he could speak with the lawyer about some issues he enforcement and go to Law School. was facing.

“I’d testified in court rooms as an expert witness,” recalls Ross, Ross listened for nearly an hour, then responded. “and I was intrigued by trial.”

“Legally speaking, there wasn’t much I could offer,” Ross As a new Attorney, Ross was inexperienced – yet savvy – due remembers with a slight shrug of his shoulders. “The man’s issues to his previous careers. In many ways, Ross’ life has been a series weren’t any that would require legal action.” of experiments in making unknown decisions with just enough The gentleman thanked Ross for his time and offered to pay him wisdom to make them work. for the visit. Ross declined to take his money. As they parted, the And, clearly, this strategy has served him well – his next man picked up one of Ross’ business cards and made his way out unexpected encounter proving a case in point. the door.

“Meeting Erin Brokovich,” Ross says, “was one of the best parts of “A year and a half later,” Ross recalls, “I got a call from a family my career that I never could have predicted.” that was at Harris Methodist hospital.”

Ross’ friendship with Brokovich led him into a career of multi The family was in need of legal counsel as their son had just lost million-dollar environmental cases with the New York law firm, his leg in an accident involving an 18-wheeler. The family told Ross Weitz & Luxenberg, which set up a Fort Worth office for Ross to run. they believed there was a case for negligence on the part of the Once again, for Ross it was relationships, even unexpected trucking company and asked if they could hire him to represent relationships, that led the way. them. Ross accepted the case, and won a healthy settlement that Ross’ impressive – and ever-evolving – story is especially would provide for the son for the rest of his life. noteworthy, considering that when he began his own firm in 2008, “I In the aftermath of the settlement, Ross asked the family how spent more money than I made.” they came to call him in the first place. “They said they were He took out telephone book ads, and, his first website, he created on his own with the help of his ex-wife.

“I quickly found out,” he says, “that there are plenty of people willing to show you the way, for the right price. I fell prey to some “What I do, what we pretty bad business decisions.” do at this firm, is all Yet despite these early struggles, Ross has grown his firm substantially in just over a about relationships. decade. The small office on Lamar Boulevard True marketing where he “hung his shingle” in 2008 begat doesn’t come from a bigger space, which begat another, which ads or billboards or eventually produced the current home of The any of that kind of Jim Ross Law Group. It comprises just over 10,000-square feet on the eighth floor at 2221 E. communication. Real Lamar Blvd. marketing comes In the process, Ross has seen his onefrom the way you treat attorney firm grow to feature nine lawyers, people.” including his first attorney hire, Lance Welch, who joined the firm in 2010 and is now a partner who supervises family law cases.

Then, of course, there’s Ross’ “other job,” talking and a janitor at the hospital overheard them, and told as co-owner of the popular restaurant Mercury Chophouse, which them, ‘I met the nicest lawyer in Arlington, and I think he can opened a little over a year ago a floor above the law firm and which help you.’” routinely entertains local and visiting guests who enjoy not only Yes – it was the same elderly gentleman with whom Ross had great cuisine but one of the best views in North Texas. visited previously.

“My partner, Zack Moutaouakil, puts great food with great Ross, contemplative for a moment, says, “what I do, what we do service,” Ross says. “My job is to be the conduit that brings people at this firm, is all about relationships. True marketing doesn’t come to the restaurant – I have the easy part.” from ads or billboards or any of that kind of communication. Real Of all the stories, there is one that stands out to this Michigan marketing comes from the way you treat people.” native. It’s the story that changed his thinking and has become his It’s clear that relationships are working for Jim Ross. And his personal mantra, as well as that of his firm. commitment to Arlington has not gone unnoticed.

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LOCAL DWELLINGS

Home SWEET! Home

Photos courtesy of Linda Magazzine

The Mansfield dwelling of Mike and Denise Snow has provided them five great years of use.

Mike and Denise Snow’s Mansfield house is ideally located – and spectacularly designed

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his month’s featured home, located a few stone throws from Mansfield High School and the rapidly growing area of Broad and Highway 287, is pretty much what the pictures suggest – assuming they suggest to you a place that is equal parts elegant, roomy and comfortable.

It’s also on the market, and you can find how to inquire about it at the end of this story.

First, though, consider the second word in the aforementioned description. The 4,847-quare-foot dwelling anchors a .43-acre lot, so, yes, it’s amply roomy. The photographs on this and the next few pages provide ample evidence supporting the other outstanding qualities, as well.

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The current owners, Mike and Denise Snow, have lived there for the past five years, having been attracted to the home’s convenience to DFW airport and the proximity to both Fort Worth and Dallas.

Mike is an executive consultant with Dekra and Denise is a homemaker. There are no children in the home, but the Snows have two adult children and five grandchildren.

“The home is located in a beautiful gated community that is quiet and private,” Denise says. “We were drawn to the gorgeous pool and the open and spacious floor plan of the home.

Additionally, the connected cabana with its 3/4 bathroom and kitchenette has made a wonderful workout space for us.” >>>

Besides being located handily to practically anywhere in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, this home also is practically shrine-like in its spaciousness and luxuriousness.

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From the living areas to the study, from the bedrooms to the master bath, this home provides ample comfort throughout.

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It doesn’t hurt, she adds, that the house is located near Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park with its many walking and nature trails.

While many parts of the dwelling hold special places in the Snows’ hearts, Denise didn’t hesitate to cite one area, in particular.

“Our most favorite spot is the outdoor living area around the pool,” she says. “The sound of the water splashing in the spa is relaxing and peaceful. We also spend a great deal of time in the main living area, which is open to the great cook’s kitchen. The reading spot we created in front of the fireplace in the main living area is also attractive to us, especially when it’s chilly outside and the fireplace is on.

The four-bedroom house dates to 2008 on the property tax records, and, while it has stood the test of time well, the Snows have been able to add some personal touches since moving in.

“We have done a few minor renovations to the home since owning it,” Denise says. “We replaced carpet with wood flooring in the master bedroom which is located on the first floor. We opened up the kitchen to have a clear sight line into the main living area, and we rebuilt the entertainment area and bookshelves in that room.”

The home’s interior also has been repainted with neutral colors, and the entire second floor has new carpet. “In 2017,” Denise says, “we replaced the granite in the kitchen and wet bar, and in the laundry room we replaced the Formica with granite.”

A house of this ilk is ideal for entertaining, and the Snows especially revel in their opportunities to do that once the temperature rises – it should be noted, though, that their go-to place

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and pool are perfect for entertaining,” Denise says. “Guests tend to gravitate toward the kitchen’s large island or sit at the bar and chat. We have also enjoyed many dinners with children, grandchildren and extended family gathered around the table in the spacious dining room.”

While the “grown-ups” like to linger in those areas, Denise says “the upstairs living area is a favorite for the many children that visit as they open drawers and cabinets in search of their preferred toys and games.”

Although the Snows are looking to sell, they have cherished several aspects of The gorgeous pool is heated, so the Snows can use it even when the home that make it special. “To begin the temperature drops. with,” Denise says, “the home’s location within Mansfield is prime due to the access to the 360 toll road and Highway 287. Joe Pool Lake is a quick, is still useful even on chillier days. “The pool is our favorite spot 20-minute drive, as is AT&T Stadium. The convenience of grocery for entertaining.” Denise says. “We enjoy seeing it filled with ‘kids’ stores and nearby shopping centers and restaurants is a plus. And, of young and old. The spa and pool are equipped with a heater, and course, the home is spacious and perfect for large gatherings of family it’s fun to see the steam coming off the pool while swimming when and friends.“ the temperatures are cold.”

Snow’s appraisal must be music to the ears of real estate Inside, the Snows spend a lot of time in and around the kitchen professional Linda Magazzine, who is marketing the dwelling. To find and a living area that provides a beautiful view of the backyard. “The out more about it, call her at 817-980-8733. open concept kitchen and living area that opens onto the large patio

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BEHIND THE WHEELS

Faye and Tom Panzer pose with their prize automobile: a stunning 1936 Ford Phaeton 4-Door Convertible Touring Car.

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A pre-war Ford takes center stage • By Richard Greene

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he Lone Star Early Ford V8 Club welcomed a new member last August when Tom Panzer joined with his stunning 1936 Ford Phaeton 4-Door Convertible Touring Car – a classic from the pre-war era.

The club’s noble purpose, stated on its website, is “to preserve and authentically maintain Ford motor cars of the years 1932 through 1953 and to serve as an accurate and technical source of information for the benefit of members as well as the general public.”

Tom’s car, bumper to bumper, is a perfect reflection of achieving just that outcome. Ford made only 3,691 of this exclusive model in 1936, and today it is one of the most collectible.

After locating the vehicle in Illinois he set out with his son to take a look and then made an offer that the owner accepted. After trailering it back to his Arlington home, he started dealing with a couple of mechanics to see what it would take to get it running.

Both of them prescribed rebuilding the engine, but Tom’s diagnosis was something different. So, with help from fellow club members, a new distributor

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The Fords of the 1930s gained a bit of notoriety when they became the “getaway” automobiles of choice for noted outlaw Clyde Barrow. In fact, Barrow once wrote a letter to Henry Ford, complimenting him on the “dandy car.”

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and spark plug wires were installed. The result, he declares, “It fired right up!”

Later he would rewire everything, transform the brakes from mechanical to hydraulic and install new tires – but hang on to the original spare tire with its rare Ford emblem intact.

Next up is a repair or replacement of the starter and a new seal to solve an oil leak that will require pulling the engine to fix.

“Old cars break,” Tom explains. So, there’s always something that needs to be done, and it’s all part of the experience of owning a vehicle that is past its 80th anniversary.

The car came from Ford’s factory with no trunk, no heater, and no windows. There are a set of removable side curtains in case of inclement weather. But, just about everyone likes the look without them attached.

A really cool feature in Tom’s car is the Tonneau Shield in front of the back seat – advertised all the way back to 1917 for touring car owners who “want the comforts of a closed car.” The cost then was $55, or about $920 in today’s dollars.

Under the hood is the highly prized, 221-cubic inch, flathead V8 engine producing 85 horsepower and breakthrough speeds for the era.

Although not the first of the 8-cylinder Fords, this version was introduced in 1932 and brought the auto makers’ cars into the emerging mass market via the innovative affordable design.

It ranks as one of the company’s most important developments: responding to the growing demand for more powerful engines resulting in production runs lasting more than 20 years.

The Fords of the 1930s became a bit more infamous as the vehicle of choice of the notorious Clyde Barrow. The outlaw depended on the high-powered Fords he stole to outrun the law in numerous getaways.

On display at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation is the letter Barrow wrote to the renown industrialist complimenting him on the “dandy car.” Barrow goes on to say, “For sustained speed and freedom from trouble the Ford has got every other car skinned … it don’t hurt anything to tell you what a fine car you got in the V8.”

We can suppose if the Ford Museum has kept the letter as part of the car maker’s history, it’s okay to recall how it played a role in the national crime spree that produced the Bonnie and Clyde folklore.

I haven’t checked, but it wouldn’t surprise me if that story is told among today’s members of The Lone Star Early Ford V8 Club as part of the lore and legend of this classic vehicle that Tom and his wife Faye are fortunate to have, enjoy and share.

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he eighth annual Art on the Greene, Arlington’s longestrunning art festival, will be held on May 10-12 at Richard Greene Linear Park (1601 East Randol Mill Road).

Created in 2012, Art on the Greene is owned and promoted by a life-long Arlington resident and artist Steve Moya, who has followed a simple vision from Day One. “We strive to create an atmosphere where artist and art lovers can come together,” he says. “We are passionate about bringing the artist and the community together to create meaningful experiences and lifelong memories through art.

Admission to the event is free, and free parking is available in Lot J of Globe Life Park, with overflow parking available in Lot B. Hours for Art on the Greene are 3 - 10 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday.

As usual, the 2019 incarnation of the festival will feature a wide range of art media, including ceramics, digital, drawings, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, metal, mixed media 2D, mixed media 3D, paintings, photography, sculpture and wood.

But that’s just the visual art that will be featured at the event. In addition, each night will feature live music on the Petsche Music Group Stage. On Friday, Metro Rocket Band will kick off the 2019 Art on the Greene from 4 - 5:30 p.m. with its great mix of R&B / Southern Rock / Classic Rock / Funk / Dance / Blues covers. The Texas Cartel will perform from 6 - 7:30 p.m., and Desperado, an Eagles tribute band, will play from 8 - 9:30 p.m.

Saturday’s lineup will feature the Ray Glenn Band from noon - 1:30 p.m. Ashmore, which brings a mix of the British and Southern roots that once made rock ‘n roll great, will perform from 2 - 3:30 p.m. BAB CO., a Bad Company tribute band, will be in concert from 4 - 5:30 p.m. Swan Song, a Led Zeppelin tribute band, will perform from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Aerosmith tribute band Walk This Way will cap the night with a performance that goes from 8 - 9:30 p.m.

Sunday’s scheduled musical artists include Holt & Stockslager performing Simon & Garfunkel songs from 11:15 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.; Soul Sacrifice, a Santana tribute band, from 1:15 - 2:30 p.m. and Texas Flood, a Stevie Ray Vaughn tribute band, from 3 - 4:30 p.m.

In addition to the art and music, Art on the Greene will have food vendors on hand selling food, and beer, wine, soft drinks and water will be available for purchase.

Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, and you may bring your leashed furry friends with you to Art on the Greene (please clean up after your friend. For more: artonthegreene.com.

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Bennie Underwood, Ronnie Howard and Jerry Steadham all life-time ows of unassuming, dirt-filled horseshoe pits may go unnoticed members. Why is that a big deal? They will longer need to pay dues. at Meadowbrook Park. But they’ve been there since the Howard and Steadham “both represent Arlington and they will 1970s, and they come alive when the Arlington Iron Benders go to, you know, different tournaments in the state, and they’ll wear Horseshoe Pitching Club meets at 7 p.m. each Tuesday. our shirt and represent us,” Jurik says. “Benny Underwood is also a Fred Jurik, who used to play horseshoes with his dad, says that after longtime member. He’s 91 years old. He still comes out here.” noticing people playing the sport there, he eventually called to see This year, the National what the group was all about.

Horseshoe Pitchers He found out that the club’s Association’s World membership dues are $10 per Championship will come to year plus $3 on pitch night.

Texas for the first time and He said one dollar of that goes be held in Wichita Falls. Jurik into a winner-take-all weekly hopes the competition will drawing. Jurik, who’s been a someday happen in Arlington. member since 2011, also says Posey, who ranked No. 17 two that everyone can pitch the first years in a row at the world night free. championships, says about Arlington Iron Benders has 1,300 pitchers play during more than 20 members from the two-week tournament. cities across North Texas, and However, those numbers can four of them met recently to double, or triple, when it comes practice for a state tournament. to actual attendance.

With AT&T Stadium providing Marcus Owens was looking the backdrop, two-time state for some competition when he champion Gaylin Grant, who’s joined the group about 10 years from Cedar Hill, talks about ago. At the time, one of the winning the 2015 and 2018 titles members was a 15-time state for his division. champion, and Owens wanted “This is my first year as an Fred Jurik (top left), to find out if he pitched a flipelder,” says the 72-year-old, Gaylin Grant and Ed Posey (top right) and shoe or a turn-shoe. explaining that throwing Marcus Owens (here) “The turn-shoe is something distances range from 40 feet, are members of the Arlington Iron Benders very special,” notes Owens, 30 feet and 20 feet for men, Horseshoe Pitching explaining that it’s sort of like women, elders and children.

Club.

Photos: Karen Gavis throwing a Frisbee and a hard Ed Posey, another state thing to master. champion, is part of the group.

“We’re all turn-shoers,” he Posey lives in Arlington and has says, adding that most world been a member since 1975. He champion horseshoe throwers says it all began at the park with are turn-shoers, and a lot of three pits in 1973. “We actually The Arlington Iron Benders Horseshoe backyard horseshoe pitchers are encourage cheerleaders,” he Pitching Club has been a city institution for flippers. jokes while a girl Hula-hoops in “I was a double flipper,” says the grass nearby. “We don’t get nearly five decades • By Karen Gavis Jurik. those too often.”

All seem to agree that the best thing about playing the Posey says many of the members are “old-time iron benders” and tournaments is meeting people from across the nation and the they’ve had a good relationship with Arlington. The City mows the world. grass, while the club maintains the horseshoe pits. “This is the original “We’ve made a lot of lifelong friendships through this,” Posey location,” he says. “Forty-six years, we’ve been here.” says. “It’s one big family.”

Before the night is over, the group votes to make loyal Iron Benders

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Levitt Pavilion Arlington is ready for a sizzling summer of free music • By Cathy O’Neal

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eady to explore some new music? Levitt Pavilion Arlington has plenty in store for the Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic & Spine Hospital Summer Concert Season May 17 through July 21. After its 10th anniversary season of “greatest hits” last year, the Levitt has lined up an assortment of newcomers to the pavilion, including several up-and-coming bands destined to be national names.

Some of the new artists coming to the Levitt this summer include Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band, the BB King Blues Band featuring Fort Worth’s Michael Lee (who competed on The Voice) and made up of BB King’s musicians and his daughter, Claudette King; The Bright Light Social Hour, the Marshall Crenshaw Trio, international sensations Jenny & the Mexicats, The Black Lillies, and Nakia & the Blues Grifters (a semifinalist on The Voice).

“We especially love bringing in artists who are on the rise,” says Patti Diou, the Levitt’s executive director. “Our audiences get the opportunity to enjoy them before they start selling out arenas, and we can’t afford to book them any more!”

The “bands to watch” who are booked for this summer are the aforementioned The Bright Light Social Hour (currently touring the country with their transcendent, experimental sound) and The Black Lillies (a blend of rock and country) and Blue Water Highway, who performed at the Levitt before and wowed the crowd with their Gulf Coast roots music and three-part harmonies.

The Levitt Pavilion is partnering with a local superstar this summer. Kirk Franklin, 12-time Grammy winner, Arlington resident and owner of a new recording studio in Downtown Arlington, is offering the first Camp Lotus this summer for aspiring singers and songwriters. At the end of their week, Camp Lotus campers will perform on the Levitt stage at 8 p.m. June 22.

“It’s so exciting to be part of Kirk Franklin’s first music camp and provide a venue for these future artists to perform,” says Diou.

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“Arlington is fortunate to have an artist of Kirk’s standing living and working right here in our community. Working with him and his endeavors is a natural partnership for us.”

The Levitt opens its summer season of free music on May 17, with a familiar face to kick things off, Deryl Dodd, known to his fans as “Double D.” He brings his contemporary Texas sound back to the Levitt at 8 p.m. One of the most anticipated concerts of the summer happens the very next night, May 18, when Motown greats, Rare Earth, bring a bit of nostalgia to the stage with classic hits like “Get Ready” and “I Just Want to Celebrate.” Opening weekend concludes on May 19 with the contagious, shout-along musical mayhem that is The Soul Rebels and their NOLA-inspired sound.

The Levitt National Tour makes its way through Arlington on June 29, when the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation presents Latin Grammy winners and the all-female mariachi sensation, Flor de Toloache. The New York-based ensemble continues to win the hearts of both contemporary and traditional mariachi music fans alike with their soaring vocals, plush harmonies and genre-busting fusions of mariachi, jazz, salsa and pop and their sophisticated, fresh interpretation of mariachi classics.

Returning artists this summer include the Cosmic Cowboy himself, Michael Martin Murphey, Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis, Ram Herrera, The Vandoliers, The Unlikely Candidates, Zane Williams, Del Castillo and the Texas psych/pop choir, The Polyphonic Spree.

The 2019 Summer Concert Season calendar is available on the Levitt’s website, levittpavilionarlington.org, and on its free mobile app, Levitt Arlington.

Although more than 50 concerts at the Levitt are free, producing them is not, including paying the professional artists who perform there. To help with the expenses, Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic & Spine Hospital presents John Oates (of Hall & Oates) with the Good Road Band for a special Thursday night concert to start Memorial

Deryl Dodd

Day weekend on May 23. Oates is half of the best-selling rock duo of all time, but is also a phenomenal songwriter and solo artist with music he describes as “Dixieland, dipped in bluegrass salted with Delta blues.”

He’s sure to offer some of his more famous Hall & Oates songs during the evening as well. John Oates & the Good Road Band requires a ticket purchase. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $75 for reserved VIP seats and are on sale now through the Levitt’s website, levittpavilionarlington.org. Proceeds from the concert will help pay for more than 50 free concerts in 2019.

If you’re leery of the “My”Abram construction that continues in Downtown Arlington, it didn’t deter more than 100,000 musiclovers from getting to the Levitt last summer. The key is planning ahead. The Levitt’s website will have the latest street closings under Your Visit, then Directions & Parking. The best tool is the driving app, Waze. The City of Arlington has partnered with Waze to give drivers the best experience possible to get around town. Drivers can download Waze for free at www.waze.com/get for iOS and Android and see real-time traffic, find optimal routes, avoid road closures and more. The app will lead you straight to the Levitt using the quickest, easiest route.

Levitt Pavilion Arlington is located at 100 W. Abram St. in the heart of the Arlington Cultural District. Audiences are seated on an open lawn and can bring lawn chairs and blankets, picnics, and coolers with beverages for the free concerts. Concessions are sold at the pavilion, including beer and wine. All concerts are free and family friendly except for John Oates & the Good Road Band, which requires a ticket purchase.

The Levitt has a 24-hour information line at 817-543-4301 for weekly concert information and information should the weather turn iffy. The Levitt is also active on Facebook and Twitter during concert season.

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he LOT Downtown (110 S Main St, Mansfield), has six music-related events scheduled this month to get the 2019 spring/summer season rolling – including local original acts, cover bands and two popular music-themed movies.

1. The movie, “Selena,” at 8:30 p.m. on May 3 – This is the true story of Selena Quintanilla-Perez, a Texas-born Tejano singer who rose from cult status to performing at the Astrodome, as well as having chart topping albums on the Latin music charts.

2. Atlantis Aquarius at 7 p.m. on May 4 – This Texas band blends atmospheric psychedelia with golden era rock and roll. The band’s single “Nibirian Sun” is in frequent rotation on indie radio and featured on international Spotify playlists.

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rock, touches of pop, with the very faintest caresses of country from time to time.

4. ESCAPE - Journey Tribute at 7 p.m. on May 18 – Since 2006, ESCAPE has been performing all over the DFW area and beyond to packed venues where the crowds love to sing along and dance to the timeless music of Journey.

5. The movie, “That Thing You Do!,” at 8:45 p.m. on May 24 – Written and directed by Tom Hanks (who also has a supporting role), “That Thing You Do!” recaptures the innocence and optimism of 1964 in a fun, cautionary tale about the fleeting nature of fame.

6. The Rich Girls - Hall & Oates Tribute at 7 p.m. on May 25 – “You can’t be a Hall & Oates cover band without bringing the party, and the Rich Girls do just that ... They have serious music chops, too,” notes The Dallas Observer, which called it one of the 10 best cover bands in DFW. All of these shows are free. For more: thelotdowntown.com.

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Vicki Gustafson talks about her book, “His Badge, My Story.”

Mark Price, PJ Brock, Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson, Dick Hill and Maria Barreda-Alvarado at the book event

Paleontologist Dr. Ron Tykoski was the featured speaker at Arlington on Tap.

A nice turnout attended the book launch at the Arlington Lake House.

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CELEBRATIONS

MOTHER’S DAY

which include FAM dinner – who is cooking? – and, of MOTHER’S DAY IS A DAY that I reflect on the blessings of course, one of our favorite things to do as a Family is Motherhood. The first moment you hold your child, the game night. I truly love watching and lessons you learn being a Mom, and listening to our children laugh, give each the strength you discover along the other a hard time, and the sweetest way. I treasure the moments when moments are observing them encourage our children discover their own gifts and support one other. and talents and they finally realize As our FAM continues to grow, we now that Mom was right. Motherhood is have one daughter-in-law, Amanda, two a role that I deeply treasure; and I’m sons-in-law, Luke and Colton, and our very grateful that God so graciously newest and by far most adorable addition blessed David and I with four children: is our sweet precious granddaughter Stefan, Blake, Cecilee and Christian.

Mackelyn Noelle Hinson. Which makes By far my favorite memories with Mother’s day even more special; with our children are the holidays, and a new generation, watching my sweet family vacations. Occasions when Tonya Cook with her granddaughter Mackelyn Noelle Hinson granddaughter look with adoring eyes at we are all together, and the nest her mother, my daughter Blake. The cycle is full. As our children grow into of life continues, creating new memories to cherish on adulthood those moments become rare with different Mother’s Day. colleges and work schedules – and now marriages. You – Tonya Cook, wife of Mansfield Mayor David Cook learn to make the most of those precious FAM moments,

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My mom has always said, “There is no greater calling on earth than being a mom.” I must agree. If you think about it, we are creating and nurturing future doctors, nurses, teachers, lawyers, builders, leaders and more.

WHAT MOTHER’S DAY MEANS TO ME ...

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MOTHERHOOD IS A TEAM SPORT AS A YOUNG ARMY OFFICER who deployed to Iraq shortly after 9/11, much of what The Deakyne family I first learned about “motherhood” grew from the soldiers and families I served with – long before I ever had children.

After taking command of a company in Baghdad, I immediately went to work writing letters to the parents and families of my soldiers. I knew that I would want my own parents to receive the same letter assuring them that there was an Army community (albeit it thousands of miles away) committed to caring for and protecting their son or daughter and to bringing them home safely.

Now with three daughters of my own, I still hold on to the sense that our communities – schools, churches, neighborhoods, friends – share in Photo: Beyond the Blue Studios the awesome responsibility of caring picture texts of my kid having a great day from another for our children. Motherhood is working alongside parent when I’m not there. my husband to grow our girls into strong women. But – Jeannie Deakyne, Director, motherhood is also high-fives and “I hear you had a TCU Neeley Executive Education, great soccer game!” for someone else’s kid when I am Texas Christian University able to make it to a school field trip; and it’s receiving

With that realization comes great responsibility. Being mom to seven was a lot of work and a lot of fun! There is no way I could have done it without knowing that God was helping me and directing me. We kept God at the center of our family, and I am very happy to say that the kids are still very close to each other, and five of them live within a half mile radius to us.

In June we are expecting the birth of our ninth grand-baby.

His name will be Jameson, and he will break the tie between the four grandsons and four granddaughters we currently have. We could not be happier; happy that we raised seven, happy they are healthy and happy adults, happy that they found a loving spouse and have their own families. And REALLY HAPPY they are all close by!

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URBAN FARMING

Johanna Storm guarantees that the produce and flowers she grows at her urban farm are fresh and healthy.

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Storm Farms is a calling – and more – for its owner, Johanna Storm • By Toni Randle-Cook

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torm Farms opened in 2017. The six and a half acre plot of land is located at 3010 S. Bowen Road. It was formerly named Gnismer Farm and owned by the Remsing family.

Johanna Storm leases the farm from them. She runs the business largely by herself. She has one paid worker and seasonal volunteers, mostly students doing hours toward completion of their Texas Lone Star Future Farmers of America Degree.

It’s her dream to be on a farm.

“Two weeks into the Horticulture class,” Storm explains, “I called my mom and dad and said, ‘I’ve found my life calling!”

Storm attended Texas A&M University. She initially went to school for Psychology. She registered for a Horticulture class in her final semester because she was short one science credit. That class changed the trajectory of her career.

Storm is emphatic. She loves to farm and admits to being a “plant nerd.” “I’m happy to talk about plants all day, all the time,” says Storm. “I’m more than happy to answer people’s questions because to me, it’s so cool!”

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But crops are not the only thing she hopes to grow at her urban farm. The 32-year-old desires to cultivate family memories, experiences and a bigger business.

“We have picnic tables – we want people to come out and spend time outside and spend time with family,” says Storm. “It would be great, obviously, if people bought their vegetables here. But it’s more than that. We want it to be a place where people come to learn about plants and growing things.”

Visitors can visit the farm and pick their own produce.

All of the crops are half organic – everything used above the ground is organic, but the fertilizer is not.

This spring, Storm is growing strawberries. In the summer, she will have fields full of Texas sweet onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, purple hull peas, okra, watermelons sunflowers and zinnias.

The strawberries sell for eight dollars per pound. While some may be put off by the price, Storm brags that there is no comparison to her product.

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ripeness is not comparable,” says Storm. “They are not white in the middle. A strawberry should never be white in the middle; it should be red all the way through.”

She says it’s all a matter of science.

“The ones in the store have been bred to be shipped, so their cells are very tough,” says Storm. “My strawberries, their cells are not very tough, so they are much sweeter.”

Storm says you see that type of breeding in a lot of fruits and vegetables.

“The tomatoes you get in the store are different than the ones I grow here,” explains Storm. “They are different than the ones you’d find at a farmer’s market because they’ve all been grown to have a tough cell structure so they can ship or have better shelf life.”

Storm plans to grow pumpkins again in the fall. And she’s excited to announce she’s reached an agreement with the City to have a Christmas tree lot in December.

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The country-themed event featured some great country music by the Uptown Drifters.

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Rev. Kate McGee and Cynthia Jensen at the United Way luncheon

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Shellie McMillon, Sarah McMillon and Leanne Campbell at the Alliance for Children event.

Guest speaker County Commissioner Devan Allen and Marcia Etie at the United Way event

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Demi Austin-Thomas created Bee Empowered Inc. to help women and girls • By Bob Kowalski

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f passion leads to success, Demi Austin-Thomas can be considered an all-star. The Mansfield entrepreneur unabashedly gushes about her pet project, Bee Empowered Inc., which she founded as a one-time gathering that took on a life of its own.

The nonprofit organization promotes wellness, self-care and health for women and young girls.

“It was important to us to create the kind of organization that I needed as a young girl and as a teenager,” says Austin-Thomas, who nearly a decade ago sought to organize a girls night out at the Arlington Museum of Art in search of advice, support and connection with other women who might be struggling to balance their lives with everyday demands.

What was expected to attract 15 to 20 women instead drew more than 100.

“The response was enormous,” says Austin-Thomas.

“People were coming up to us and saying, ‘We have to do this again.’”

So she did, organizing another event three months later, bringing in speakers to discuss topics such as nutrition, wellness and self-care. That evening brought 600 women.

Bee Empowered has grown to include webinars, wellness forums, interactive seminars and a series of annual events to provide health and wellness tips for women across the Metroplex.

Among those events is the GLOW - Girls Night Out event, held recently at the University of Texas at Arlington’s Rosebud Theater, uniting women for laughter and conversation, and healthy lifestyle advice from a panel and each other.

“Women wear so many hats that they don’t get to sit down and breathe,” says Myisha Henderson, who joined the organization as a volunteer earlier this year. “GLOW is a breather.”

Bee Empowered will present its annual ILive Expo on July 26, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at UTA’s E.H. Hereford Center, 300 W. First St. in Arlington. The free event (info can be found at iliveexpo.com) will feature health risk assessments, blood pressure checks, massages, samples, shopping and will be highlighted by a Mommy and Me Cooking Contest.

For that, mother-daughter teams will be surprised with random items and challenged to make a creative and healthy meal.

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“There isn’t a winner,” Austin-Thomas says. “It’s a bonding experience. We want them to be interested in learning to cook and teaching about healthy food.”

Bee Empowered has anchored at UTA in part because of its supportive atmosphere and expansive facilities and because it’s centrally located in North Texas, allowing the organization to reach women from across the Metroplex. That it has, connecting with more than 75,000 women that have attended its events.

Austin-Thomas, a family and parenting coach with a background in marketing and advertising – including at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram – tapped that resource to help the mission take off.

“I learned that I’m really good at community mobilization,” she says, “so I built the brand on that.”

Henderson, a UTA graduate and Arlington resident, backs that statement, calling Austin-Thomas a “firecracker ... She has so much spark and personality.”

Austin-Thomas grew up in a supportive two-parent household that she says, “knew how to provide, but didn’t have those conversations about healthy options.”

The family’s move to Arlington when she was 15 was what she credits as “the best thing ever for my life,” exposing her to a wide variety of opportunities that one of Texas’ largest communities can provide. She and her husband, James Thomas, have raised Demi Austin-Thomas three children in North Texas.

Her experiences have caught the attention of TV producers, landing her regular appearances on Fox 4 and Good Morning Texas.

There and on her website, demiaustinthomas.com, she offers insight on family and health matters. But Bee Empowered is where she sees herself in the women that are aided by the organization.

“We serve as an arm, a hand, an extension to the women of the community, letting them know we’re walking with them,” she says.

“This is her purpose,” says Henderson. “She’s meant to do something great for women who don’t know that they can do it all.”

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Price Pitstick helped Erika Pitstick become an author (and more) • By Toni Randle-Cook

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t started as a thoughtful gesture. Erika Pitstick wrote a book to give as a Christmas gift for her husband, Price. It’s a children’s book titled “My Daddy the Tree Climber.”

“The main heart of it all was a token for me to be able to say as a wife, I’m so proud of you and I see the work you do, I see the sacrifice you make for us,” proclaims Pitstick. “I acknowledge the work you do is hard, and I’m thankful.”

The mother of three says she was inspired by the sweet moment shared between Price and their children when he comes home after a long day of work.

They own Price Right Professional Landscaping & Tree Service in Arlington.

“That’s also why the book was a perfect gift,” says Pitstick. “Because my husband loves nature, and he loves being outside.

That’s his office, and this story captures this stage of our lives.”

Pitstick had the story printed for her husband and other family members.

She didn’t plan to publish the book, but then asked herself, “Why not?”

She researched her way through the process of getting it put on amazon.com, and it quickly ranked No. 1 in two different new releases categories: Gardening & Horticulture Trees and 15-Minute Craft, Hobby & Home Short Reads.

The success encouraged Pitstick. In April, she released a second book, “Spring Time is Here.” It’s described online as a “Sweet way to introduce kids to spring! The story ends with a fun family activity suggestion that every family should try!”

The book references Pitstick’s second venture, the FunTime Dinnertime box. The FunTime Dinnertime box is a tool to help families slow down from the daily chaos and set aside electronics to enjoy purposeful time together.

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“There needs to be something we can do where we can look forward to and really teach our kids to be intentional about sitting at a table and actually be involved,” says Pitstick.

All of the boxes contain a family game, a family craft, table decor and dinner recipe ideas.

“A lot of times I didn’t see the potential of what my dinner table could really do or what it could bring, so I started putting some effort behind decorating it,” explains Pitstick. “You really have to set the tone, the environment in your home.”

There are themed boxes for all of the main holidays and celebrations throughout the year.

Pitstick hopes they become a tradition for families.

“It’s a fun event,” she says. “It doesn’t have to be something weekly, but if you create the anticipation behind ‘box day,’ then it gives them something to be excited about!”

Plus, it’s something they use to help to create memories.

“So the kids will be like ‘Wow, those boxes were awesome! I remember that’s when I learned this about my dad,’” envisions Pitstick. “Or ‘my sister and I just laughed, or talked for hours that night.’”

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PICTURE-PERFECT MOMENTS

SCENE Snapshots from the 2019 Cinderella Ball, which raised money for the Arlington endeavors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County Anna Leigh Hoffman is presented her crown as Miss Cinderella for 2019.

Addie Fields, John Fields, Sonja Fields, Kari Jordan, Tina Hall and Mackenzie Hall

Kevin Quennan and Dana Quennan

Molly Gray, River Beth Majors, Anna Hoffman, Raigen Smith and Jessica Saucedo

Karen Bass, Kelly Lewis, Hanna Kough, Annys Laufer and Jim Bass

Nicholas Hauk, Vivian Snyder, Christian Joeckel, Mason Henegar, Anthony Leland and Raegan Lane

Anna Leigh Hoffman is the 2019 Miss Cinderella Arlington High School junior Anna Leigh Hoffman raised $211,902.11 for the Arlington endeavors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County to earn the title of 2019 Miss Cinderella.

Hoffman was crowned during last month’s 59th annual Cinderella Ball. Her fundraising highlighted a year when all the Miss Cinderella candidates teamed to raise $556,087.19.

The other top fund-raisers were: First Runner-up Chloe Rand, Second Runner-up Raigen Smith, Third Runnerup Reagan Lane and Fourth Runner-up Mollykate Gray.

2019 Scholarship winners were: Mollykate Gray (The Catherine A. Lautzenheiser Award for $1,500), Isabella Watson (a scholarship award for $1,000) and Vivian Grace Snyder (a scholarship award for $750). Raigen Smith won the Carol H. Zimmer Award.

In 59 years the Ladies Auxiliary Cinderella Charity Ball has raised more than $12 million.

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Miss Cinderella 2019, Anna Hoffman, dances with her father, Jon Hoffman.

Here are the Missevent Cinderella Attendees of2019 the MLK view candidates. historical records of King’s life and social achievements.

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

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HERE & THERE

He wears several hats

(all very well) Humorist, playwright and watchdog Dave Lieber will speak at May’s AOT

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rlington on Tap’s speaker for May, Dallas Morning News consumer affairs columnist Dave Lieber, has so many potential topics that he hasn’t yet settled on a theme, but this much is certain: It’ll be both funny, slightly unnerving and enlightening.

The time, date and place: 6 p.m. on May 14 (a Tuesday) at Division Brewing, 506 E. Main St. Arlington on Tap is free, no RSVP required.

Arlington on Tap coordinator O.K. Carter has considerable experience with Lieber. When both were working at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the two would tag-team assorted legislators in Austin during lawmaker sessions.

“Lieber has an innate gift of seeing the funny side of pretty much everything, including the Texas Legislature,” Carter recollects. “That’s a handy characteristic, since at the time my philosophy was more along the lines of no man or his property are safe when the Legislature is in session. I suppose it pays to have a little attitudinal balance. I prefer to think that the Star-Telegram sent me to Austin for a centered approach and Dave for an off-center perspective.”

Besides Lieber’s role as consumer affairs columnist – he prefers the term “watchdog” -- the prolifically productive writer is also the leader of Watchdog Nation, a consumer rights movement spreading across America. He’s also the author of eight popular books, the latest being “Amon,” which is also a one-man play about legendary Star-Telegram publisher, philanthropist and promoter of all things West Texas, Amon G. Carter. Though the geography is suspect, Carter persistently insisted West Texas begins at Fort Worth.

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“Amon” the play made its debut this very month and is consistently selling out at Artisan Center Theater, the largest community theater in the DFW region,” Carter says. “The colorful – some would say eccentric – Amon Carter ran the state’s largest newspaper as well as the biggest radio and TV stations in Texas.

“I would expect Lieber to have a few words about ‘Amon,’ and he might also indulge Tap attendees with his experiences making the transition from being a New Yorker to Texan. I was astonished once to hear his woeful tale of being fired from the cast of the Metropolitan Opera, putting out the lights on his budding musical career. Then I discovered he was in the children’s choir component and lost the gig when his voice started cracking at puberty. Good story, though.”

Lieber is also co-founder of one of North Texas’ largest children’s charities, Summer Santa, which serves thousands of children each year through a volunteer service that has no office or paid staff. His work for Summer Santa earned him the Will Rogers Humanitarian Award, which goes to the U.S. newspaper columnist whose work produces positive effects on the lives of readers.

“Lieber’s appearance will wrap up the third Arlington on Tap season,” Carter says. “It’s been an eclectic group of lectures with topics that ranged from bullet trains, north Arlington dinosaurs and the demise of newspapers to playwright Lieber.”

Arlington on Tap is sponsored by Downtown Arlington Management Inc., the Arlington Historical Society, Arlington Proud and Arlington Today magazine.

Bryan Sloan, Aaron Perales and Eric Tucker recently represented the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA during a trip to Vietnam.

Global thinking

YMCA delegates travel to Vietnam to learn how they can better serve the Y’s Asian-heritage members • By Karen Gavis

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fter traveling to Saigon and Ben Tre, a trio of local YMCA delegates returned with a better understanding and appreciation of Vietnamese culture.

Eric Tucker, president and CEO of the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA, was part of a group that spent 16 days there in March on a world service trip, helping with classroom construction and teaching English to first through fifth graders.

Tucker, along with Bryan Sloan, pastor of the Fields Church (which meets regularly at the Y) and Chief Volunteer Officer Aaron Perales, describe an adventure that began with apprehension but ended with tears of joy.

Tucker notes that Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams and other city leaders thought the trip would benefit the people of Arlington.

He says such international experiences promote global inclusion, enhance cultural competency and help build bridges with local community members.

Sloan, who’s also a YMCA board member, says he was concerned, at first, about how the group would be perceived as Americans. “I think the greatest surprise was how kind the people were to us,” he says.

Tucker says the children there were excited about the opportunity and the adults were emotional. “There were lots of

tears,” he says. “It was pretty overwhelming, I think, how we felt there.”

The men describe a heartwarming scene where teachers and some of the parents would arrive around 5 a.m. to cook “incredible” breakfasts and lunches for their guests with expensive food brought from their own homes.

“We ate very well there,” Tucker says.

He also talks about visiting cultural sites and communicating with the help of Vietnamese student interpreters. “That was some of the most fascinating conversations,” he notes. “We also had Vietnam refugees going back for the first time since they were kids.”

“The food was fantastic,” adds Sloan, who describes a clear-ish orange, sweet and spicy Photo: AMAYMCA sauce with red pepper flakes. “Any food dipped in fish sauce was great.”

Perales, who also directs Arlington Independent School District’s Parent and Community Engagement department, says there were numerous takeaways from the journey, but he especially enjoyed the opportunity to work on basic English with the children, utilizing ESL skills, and playing outdoor games.

Perales says the experience of working in harmony with others and understanding their value systems has led to an increased understanding that will help support, engage and celebrate Arlington’s Vietnamese community.

“This community, they want to tell their story,” Tucker says.

And “they’re very patriotic. They love the U.S.” Describing a scene where he and Perales had communicated with a man in Vietnam who did not speak English, Sloan says, “people are people wherever you go” and “even though you don’t speak their language, at all, you can still communicate.”

Sloan says there is the need and desire for tutoring and art and music instruction among the Vietnamese community in Arlington based on a needs assessment in which more than 2,000 people participated. Some of those programs have now begun.

The YMCA, which started in 1844 in London, now operates in 120 countries around the world. Tucker says that although many may view the nonprofit as simply swim and gym experiences, “most of the impact we have are outside of those walls.”

The newly constructed educational space is just one example, he adds.

“It was a great honor to represent the Y coalition at the ribbon cutting,” Perales says. “Working with kids … teaching colors, numbers, days of the week, and the way they responded, it makes me think I probably got more out of it than they did.”

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BULLETIN BOARD

TCC hosts a state board meeting Photo: mansfieldcitizenonline.com

Veterans Memorial will be constructed in Julian Feild Park

Photo: Southern Flair Photography

The Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists board of directors recently held its first-ever meeting in Arlington. Pictured are gubernatorial-appointed board members George Francis IV, Kenneth Bateman, Anthony Scoma, Chairperson Jennifer Smothermon, Chaplain Rich Stoglin, and Jeffry Bulloch, legal advisor to the board. Dr. Bill Coppola, President of Tarrant County College’s Southeast Campus, in the Rangers cap, hosted the two-day meeting.

Levitt Pavilion named a ‘great place’

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he Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association has designated Levitt Pavilion in Downtown Arlington as a Great Public Space by the state chapter’s Great Places in Texas program.

The GPT program noted the music venue this way: “Levitt Pavilion Arlington is the ‘crown jewel’ of revitalization efforts in the city’s downtown. In addition to attracting record-breaking crowds every year, Levitt Arlington has helped transform a once dormant area of downtown into a thriving citywide destination ... The current growth and success of Downtown Arlington would not have been made possible without the social, physical and economic impact of the Levitt Pavilion.”

For more: txplanning.org/great-places-in-texas.

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he Mansfield City Council recently approved by unanimous vote to use 8-acre Julian Feild Park as the site for the proposed Mansfield Veterans Memorial, following the recommendation of the Public Memorials Subcommittee.

“After months of evaluating several locations across the city, the subcommittee recommends and is ready to move forward with the project at this site, “ says Councilman Terry Moore, subcommittee chairman. “This property is centrally located and in an established park. The opportunities it presents are numerous.”

The process now moves into the design phase. The subcommittee recommended working with graduate students at the University of Texas at Arlington’s Landscape Architecture Program.

Tillie Burgin wins Bowie Community Leadership Award

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illie Burgin, who established Mission Arlington in 1986 and who has been serving the community there since, was recently presented with the Bill and Shari Bowie Community Leadership Award by the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA. During the award presentation, Burgin was cited for “her dedicated service and love for her community {that} has created a transformational effect in the city of Arlington and the North Texas Community that includes hundreds of weekly Bible Studies, a medical clinic, job training and an adult day care facility.”

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ACPAAA golf tourney is June 10

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he Arlington Citizen Police Academy Alumni Association will hold its annual golf scramble tournament on June 10 at Tierra Verde Golf Club. Funds raised from the event will support the needs of the Arlington Police Department.

Registration for the tournament will start at 6:30 a.m., and the scramble will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. Participants in the tourney can purchase raffle tickets for drawings to win prizes that will be on display.

To learn more about the event, or to find out how to donate funds or prizes to the ACPAAA, visit acpaaa.org/images/images-events/20190610acpaaa-golf-scramble-trifold.pdf.

Epic Waves Grand Opening is set for May 4 at Epic Waters

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he new Epic Waves Outdoor Wave Pool at Epic Waters Indoor Water Park in Grand Prairie will have a Grand Opening Ceremony from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. on May 4. Epic Waters is located at 2970 Epic Place, Grand Prairie.

Epic Waves is a 10,000-square-foot outdoor pool that will feature fourfoot high waves running at 10-minute intervals throughout the day.

The wave pool will also boast a shaded lounge area and outdoor concessions, as well as a beach entry where younger/less adventurous guests can splash, relax and soak up some sunshine. Complimentary inner tubes will be available.

For more: epicwatersgp.com.

St. Joseph Catholic School eighth graders Molly Paschall and Aiden Norton recently won the American Way Award. They are pictured here with Principal Diane Price.

Photo:St. Joseph Catholic Shool

Saluting community bands

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alute to Community Bands 2019 will be held May 4 at Irons Recital Hall at the University of Texas at Arlington (700 West Green Row). Here’s the performance schedule: 11 a.m.: East Fort Worth Community Jazz Band, Kathy Bernal, Director 12:15 p.m.: Rockwall Community Band, Mike McGill, Director 1:30 p.m.: Greater Fort Worth Community Band, Christine Beason, Director 2:45 p.m.: Irving Symphonic Band, Jay Bach, Director 4 p.m.: Mansfield Wind Symphony, Brian Merrill, Director 5:15 p.m.: Dallas Brass Band, Jesse Rajabi, Director 6:30 p.m.: Arlington Community Band, Rick Baker, Director This event is free and open to the public. For more: 817-467-0158.

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HEALTH / FITNESS

Better Hearing & Speech Month

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Here are some options that will enhance your hearing – and your quality of life in the process

t has been said that “Hearing is one of one of the body’s five senses, but listening is an art.” Dr. Lisa Fell is a careful listener who began her audiology career in 1998. She has proudly owned Audiology Experts (1261 W. Green Oaks Boulevard, Suite 105) since 2008.

Her mission is to help people with hearing loss understand more with less effort in as many lifestyle situations as possible. From years of skillful experience, she’s learned how smarter hearing aid technology will help you to hear and understand better, at home, at work and play, every day.

Like mobile phones and Oticon Opn™ other digital devices, hearing aid technology has advanced rapidly in recent years. Dr. Fell invites you to learn how it’s your brain that hears, not your ears, and she can help you benefit from the first device proven to make hearing easier on your brain: Oticon Opn™. This device scans the environment 100 times per second to give you access to 360° of sound.

It distinguishes between speech and background noise, and helps identify where different sound sources are, while continually adjusting and balancing all sounds around you.

These unique features enable your brain to make better sense of daily listening situations while providing more natural hearing experiences that are less emotionally and physically exhausting.

In addition to Opn™ delivering wireless connectivity to Apple devices, with a small Bluetooth accessory you can also connect to Android devices for phone calls. That device can also function as a remote microphone for both Apple and Android users, enabling conversations to be clearly heard up to 65 feet away in noisy environments. This advanced technology will improve your ability to hear and understand better in talking with healthcare providers or at spiritual events in houses of worship.

“In the spirit of ‘Better Hearing, Better Community’ and with May being Better Hearing & Speech Month, don’t wait years, take care of your ears,” Dr. Fell says. “You and your loved ones will be glad you did.”

For more: audiologyexperts.com.

Dr. Lisa Fell started Audiology Experts in 2008. She has been practicing audiology for more than two decades.

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rotecting your hearing from harmful noise is important to preserving your hearing clarity. Dr. Melissa Danchak, owner of Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids (101 W. Randol Mill Road), says 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 and lawnmowers • Construction or industrial equipment • Firearms • Recreational noise – motorcycles, speedboats Dr. Danchak recommends to all patients that they wear earplugs or earmuffs when they participate in the aforementioned endeavors.

Hunters Kos/Danchak offers an array of earplugs 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 here) 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 earplugs include those for pilots, motorcyclists, military personnel and more.

In addition, the practice specializes in custom swim molds that can 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.

While everyone loves music, prolonged exposure to loud music can affect your hearing. That’s why Kos/Danchak creates custom ear pieces for musicians and listeners.

“For active people who love their music and want to upgrade from the ear buds or head phones that they already use with their iPod or MP3 player, Custom Musicians’ Ear Pieces or Ear Buds offer a clear, custom listening experience,” Dr. Danchak says.

“They fit comfortably and their sound quality is outstanding.”

For more: northtxhearing.com.

Dr. Melissa Danchak owns Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids. She has practiced audiology in Arlington since 1997.

US Pan Asian American Chamber Southwest-Education Foundation Presents:

2019 Dragon Boat Festival RACE FOR EDUCATION Arlington-Tarrant County Region

June 15, 2019 • 8:30am-4pm Viridian Lake Club, 1200 Viridian Park Lane Arlington, Texas

Dragon Boat Racing is fast gaining popularity around the United States

and around the world. The sport of Dragon Boat Racing is fun and challenging, and it promotes wellness and provides a unique opportunity for team building and team participation. We are dedicating our Inaugural Dragon Boat Race to RACE for Education Awareness. We are working with Professional Dragon Boat Race coaches to make sure our first Dragon Boat Race in Arlington is a successful event.

The event is open to the public at no charge. Enjoy a day of fun in the sun with many Asian cultural activities such as Asian folk dancing, Asian food trucks and calligraphy, and the festival will feature children activities such as a Children’s Reading Booth, a Paper Folding Booth and an Asian Painting booth, to name just a few.

Join us on June 15 and experience an Asian sporting event that started over 2,000 years ago in China!

For more information and to register for this event, please visit: ArlingtonDragonBoatFestival.com

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Rio Mambo riomambo.com 2150 E. Lamar Blvd. • 817-795-4555 6407 S. Cooper St. • 817-465-3122

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The Grease Monkey Burger Shop & Social Club greasemonkeyburgers.com 200 N. Mesquite St. • 817-665-5454

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HOT SPOTS

Kids of cool moms, take note ...

I think we’ve come up with the perfect one-two punch for a great Mother’s Day for gamers • By Sara Pintilie

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hen it comes to the day honoring mothers, there are many avenues to show your love. Many kids treat their mothers to spa days, scrumptious meals and/or a lively activity.

But some moms just want that Victory Royale.* Gamer moms might love the more traditional Mother’s Day fare, but some might enjoy entering a virtual world for a couple hours or play some pinball while drinking a cold beverage.

Either way, there are local options to make sure your mom can get her game on in style.

At the new Esports Stadium Arlington – the largest dedicated esports venue in North America, mind you – you can “rent” mom a state-of-theart computer or video game console and some nice noisecanceling headphones so she can escort the payload** in peace.

Gamer moms will love a Each computer is night at Free Play Arlington.

(Hint, hint) encompassed in a little cubicleesque area, and concessions are available for purchase, so your mom can put in a long gaming session. She can even get ready from one of the many events the Esports Stadium hosts, like tournaments.

To “rent” a computer, you actually make an account and buy hours. This allows anyone to log out, use the restroom, go get lunch or whatever without having to be chained a computer.

There’s obligation to use all the hours in one go, and you can always add hours to your account.

What a great gift for moms who pledge to the Hoard.*** Games are available, but I would check with the gaming center to see if you need to purchase a specific game license (most likely yes, but they might have a guest account for players to try out a game).

All the latest gaming consoles (Playstation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One) are also available for those hours.

One hour is $6 dollars but there are discounts for 5, 10 or 100 hours. Unfortunately, you can’t buy hours online, so you will

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have to go to the venue, but it is worth checking out anyway.

For a more nostalgic gamer, or a more communal affair, Free Play Arlington is the place.

Located in Downtown Arlington on South St., Free Play provides all those old arcade games for free -- you only pay an entry free.

The games run the gamut -- from pinball to old-school cabinets to arcade racing games. My personal favorite is The Lost World Jurassic Park game that I never had enough tokens to beat as a kid and finally got to best those dinosaurs a year ago thanks to Free Play Arlington.

Free Play has tabled areas for hanging out with a varied menu of surprisingly tasty food and a full bar that has wide selection on local beers.

Chuck E Cheese this isn’t.

Both Free Play Arlington and Esports Stadium Photo: Free Play Arlington Arlington can provide a fun outing for Mom (and her kids if she is, oh, so inclined) this Mother’s day or even for a fun Mom’s night out on a random Tuesday.

Happy Mother’s Day and game on! *From Fortnite. Yes, that game with the dancing and a rainbow colored llama piñata. **From Overwatch. Next time the kiddos talk about Overwatch, say “I checked out the Havana Map in the PTR and it’s a great Widowmaker map” then walk away. You can thank me later. ***From World of Warcraft. Like the Sims but with more gore and dragons.

Sara Pintilie is a distinguished writer, editor and photographer who calls Arlington home. In her column, she offers a millennial’s take on things local.

JOIN THE TOURNAMENT June 17, 2019 | Walnut Creek Country Club In its 29th year, Par for the Kids annual golf tournament benefitting Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County gathers companies and supporters of the Club for an exciting day of golfing for a cause. The tournament will be a full day of events – Long Drive Contest, Closest to the Pin, Mulligan Ball, Silent Auction, and many great prizes.

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SIGHTS / SOUNDS Your resource for entertainment in and around Arlington/Mansfield THEATER: They’re Playing Our Song

When: May 3-26 Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday; 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday Notes: This funny, romantic musical is about an established composer and his relationship with an aspiring young female lyricist, not unlike Carole Bayer Sager. Professionally, their relationship works beautifully – but ultimately leads to conflict on the home front. Of course, there’s a happy ending.

For more: theatrearlington.org

MUSIC: Concerts at Texas Live!

When: May 4, 10, 17, 25, 26 Where: Texas Live!

Show times: See below Notes: The following performers are scheduled to appear at Texas Live! this month: Squeezebox Bandits (8 p.m. on May 4 at Troy’s); Throwback Parties: Def Leggend (7 p.m. on May 10 at Arlington Backyard); Marcus Leary (8 p.m. on May 10 at Troy’s); Keith Mitchell Band (9:30 p.m. on May 17 at Live!

Arena); Live 80 (9:30 p.m. on May 25 at Live!

Arena) and La Máquinaria Norteña (6 p.m. on May 26 at Arlington Backyard).

For more: texas-live.com

MUSIC: Concerts at Arlington Music Hall

When: May 4, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, 20, 23, 30 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: See below Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include: “Generation and Friends Rock-n-Roll Doowop Extravaganza” (3 p.m. on May 4); Peter, Paul and Mary “Alive” Tribute (8 p.m. on May 4); Rumours: Fleetwood Mac Tribute (8 p.m. on May 76

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10); Gene Watson (7:30 p.m. on May 11); Eddy Raven (8 p.m. on May 16); A Tribute to Conway Twitty & a Salute to Loretta Lynn (7:30 p.m. on May 17); Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Show (7:30 p.m. on May 18); Nathan Carter (8 p.m. on May 20); Blackhawk (8 p.m. on May 23) and Leslie Jordan - Exposed (7:30 p.m. on May 30).

For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

MUSIC: Symphony Arlington presents “Capes & Curtains” featuring Daniel Del Pino, Piano

When: May 9 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m.

Notes: This concert will feature Daugherty’s “Red Cape Tango.” Grieg’s “Piano Concerto in A Minor,” Gliere’s “Suite from The Red Poppy” and a traditional favorite, “The Yellow Rose of Texas.”

For more: symphonyarlington.org

COMEDY: Magic & Comedy for All Ages

When: May 11, 25 Where: Improv Comedy Theatre & Restaurant (309 Curtis Mathes Way, #147) Show time: 2 p.m.

Notes: Enjoy laughs and more at this show.

For more: improvarlington.com

MUSIC: American Jazz Composers Orchestra

When: May 27 Where: The Grease Monkey Burger Shop & Social Club (200 N. Mesquite St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m.

Notes: Come see, hear and experience big band jazz at its finest every fourth Monday.

For more: greasemonkeyburgers.com

A FESTIVAL FOR THE AGES: KAABOO TEXAS IS COMING TO TOWN ON MAY 10-12

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aaboo Texas promises to be the largest music festival in North Texas when it brings 120 artists to six stages inside and outside AT&T Stadium on May 10-12.

Singer/songwriters such as The Killers, Lionel Richie, Kid Rock, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sting and Little Big Town will help local music fans launch spring 2019 in a special way.

In addition to those headliners, the music schedule also will include concerts by Lauren Hill, Alanis Morissette, Blue October, Bush, Ludacris, Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, the Old 97’s, Los Lobos, Larkin Poe and Acid Dad. If you’re doing the math, you know that lineup is just 15/120th of the stellar singers and bands who will perform.

The music will cross all genres, meaning there will be something for practically everyone who attends the event.

In addition to the music, comedy acts, including Dennis Miller, Garfunkel and Oates, Jim Breuer, Chad Daniels, Brad Garrett, Nate Bargatze, Rory Scovel, Heather McDonald, Kate Willett, Billy Wayne Davis and Demetri Martin, will perform over the three days of Kaaboo Texas.

The event will also feature art exhibits and chef-prepared cuisine, as well as a Splash + Party, presented by Coors Light.

For tickets and for more information, visit kaabootexas.com.

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RAM HERRERA The smooth voice of an award-winning Tejano legend

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THE UNLIKELY CANDIDATES Compelling alternative rock

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REVEREND PEYTON’S BIG DAMN BAND

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SPEAKING OF SPORTS

Focused ...

Texas Manager Chris Woodward, aka “Woody,” (center) has been a baseball guy for as long as anyone can remember. The Rangers are counting on that to pay dividends.

Photo: sportsday.dallasnews.com

Rangers Manager Chris Woodward brings a great work ethic, fierce loyalty to his new job • By John Rhadigan

D

rive around Covina, Calif., and you might be anywhere else. There are strip malls and fast food joints and homes and schools. But every town, no matter how much it looks like everywhere else, is known for something.

Covina is known for baseball.

You might not know it unless you get off the main drag. Head north on Hollenbeck Avenue and look to your right and you will see it, Hollenbeck Park. The field looks like something out of the movie “The Sandlot.” Echoing in the memories of this singlefield park are the voices of so many kids who played here with big league dreams. Listen closely and you will hear the voice of Rangers manager Chris Woodward.

Woody actually lived across the street from Hollenbeck for a time during his childhood. And he has been back recently.

“Before I got the job with the Dodgers,” Woodward says, “I only went back to Southern California as a visiting player.”

That did not leave much time for visiting his old hometown.

But he spent three years in the Dodgers organization, during which time he went back to Covina a lot. He remembers driving through downtown just a couple of years ago. It looked different – after all, he hadn’t lived there for 30 years. But then he saw it: Covina Hobby.

Next to baseball, his favorite diversion was building model airplanes. The hobby shop looked exactly the same as it had in the early ‘80s. Woody says he wanted to go in and see if they still remembered him.

I promise you they would have. Covina is proud of the fact that it has produced multiple major league players, none better than former Ranger Michael Young. But Woody is the first from Covina to become a manager, and in this baseball town that means something.

Over at Hollenbeck last month there was a retiree dragging the field at midday who wondered why a reporter and camera operator from Texas were taking shots at a little league field. We told him we are doing a story on Chris Woodward and he said, “I coached him on an All Star team when he was 13 years old.”

Woody was an All Star as far back as 1989. But it was in his high school years that he began to blossom. Under the watchful eye of Tom Quinley the development occurred. But it did not happen overnight, and, in fact, it did not just happen. It was a result of continued hard work.

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“I remember coming home from college to see coach Quinley,” says Darren Murphy, the head coach at South Hills High School in Covina. “If he wasn’t at his home, I knew I could find him at the field hitting grounders to Woody.”

Darren is four years older than Chris, so they were never teammates, but they have remained friends, and when Darren was the baseball coach at their Alma Mater he held a ceremony to retire Woody’s number 8.

There are two 8’s hanging on the fence at the field at Northview High School in Covina. One is Woody’s; the other remembers Coach Quinley.

“He asked me what number I wanted to wear,” Woodward recalls. “I told him I wanted to wear number 8 because I loved Cal Ripken, and I wanted play like him.”

It was not until game day, when Quinley was in uniform, that Chris realized they were both wearing number 8. Coach wore it because he loved Yogi Berra. Woody believes he was allowed to wear it because when asked why he loved number 8, he gave the right answer.

At his introductory press conference last November he gave the right answer, too. On the subject of wearing the number 8 on his Rangers uniform, he spoke emotionally about the impact that Quinley had on his life.

Tom Quinley died last August, and in a video tribute Woody expressed his love for his former coach: “You were there when I needed you most. It goes beyond baseball. You will never be forgotten. Your legacy will live on beyond the San Gabriel Valley.

I will make sure of that. I will make sure that people never forget what you did.”

On a recent trip to California for a series against the Angels there were lots of Rangers fans on hand. Some came in from Texas; others were transplants, but most of them were from Covina. They were there because they remember when Chris Woodward played on their fields in their baseball town.

And they are so proud that he has not forgotten them.

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

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ITINERARY Your official Arlington/Mansfield-area guide to fun (and the like) Texas Rangers baseball

When: May 1, 3-5, 17-22, 30-June 2 Where: Globe Life Park Time: Check website for game times In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will continue their pursuit of the American League Championship with home series against these teams this month: the Pittsburgh Pirates (May 1), the Oakland A’s (April 12-14), the Toronto Blue Jays (May 3-5), the St. Louis Cardinals (May 17-19), the Seattle Mariners (May 20-22) and the Kansas City Royals (May 30-June 2).

For more: texasrangers.com

Planetarium shows

When: May 1-31 Where: The Planetarium at UT Arlington (700 Planetarium Place) Time: Check website for show times In a nutshell: With a 60-foot-diameter dome and its state-of-the art Digistar 5 DLP Projection system, The Planetarium at UT Arlington is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the state of Texas. The Digistar 5 system can project stars, planets, galaxies and virtually anything else onto the dome.

For more: uta.edu/planetarium

Donray Traveling Exhibits

When: May 1-Dec. 31 Where: Arlington Museum of Art Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: This exhibit demonstrates the majesty of the Western American landscape.

Donray’s technique captures the beauty of the natural world while commenting on the silent danger that exists out in the open, secluded space. The cacti and other flora pierce the landscape in dramatic style. This exhibit includes 30 paintings and pastels.

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Monarch Festival

When: May 4 Where: Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park (1650 Matlock Road, Mansfield) Time: 9 a.m. - noon In a nutshell: Join fellow butterfly lovers to celebrate the Monarch. Activities will include games, crafts, nature walks, plant ID hikes, a butterfly release and more. Pre-registration is not required for this free program.

For more: 817-728-3680

UTA baseball

When: May 10-12 Where: Clay Gould Ballpark (1400 Maverick) Time: Check website for game times In a nutshell: The Mavericks will have one final home series this month, playing Coastal Carolina.

For more: utamavs.com

Blacksmithing demonstrations at Knapp Heritage Park

When: May 26 Where: Knapp Heritage Park (201 E. Front St.) Time: 1 - 4 p.m.

In a nutshell: Blacksmiths show off their artistry each month during these informative and entertaining exhibitions.

For more: 817-460-4001

Downtown Arlington Open Coffee Club

When: May 30 Where: Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar (403 E. Main St.).

Time: 8 - 9 a.m.

In a nutshell: Join friends as they talk tech, startups, and the digital lifestyle over coffee and pastries with an added special guest speaker.

This is a meetup unlike all of the others in the area – it’s moderator led.

For more: urbanalchemy.bar

FUN FOR ALL: EAST MAIN ARTS FESTIVAL FEATURES ART, MUSIC & MUCH MORE

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he East Main Arts Festival, featuring some 90 artist/vendor booths and more than two dozen bands, will be held from noon-8 p.m. on May 4.

The festival will create a threeblock street scene, anchored by Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar (403 E. Main St.), Division Brewing Company, and Mavericks Bar & Grill (601 E. Main St.).

In addition to seeing arts and crafts and listening to local and regional musical acts, festival goers can enjoy family- and animal-friendly activities that include bounce houses and a Pop Up Dog Park.

For the foodies and the craft beer lovers, the #EMAF2019 will include hand-crafted beers (brewed on the block) from Division Brewing Co., hand-made brisket tacos from Mavericks Grill (a full menu is available), and fresh pastries.

The East Main experience will include art booths featuring a variety of media, including live painting, sculpting and pottery – with fare that appeals to art lovers of all budgets.

For folks looking to acquire new animals for their homes, Arlington Animal Services will be on hand with its mobile pet adoption unit.

This event is free and open to the public. Please use the following hashtag on all your pictures (Instagram, Twitter, FB). #EMAF2019.

For more information, email eastmainartsfestival@gmail.com.

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We would also like to extend our gratitude to our emcee Jim Douglas, auctioneer Larry Scala, live music by Uptown Drifters, dinner by Cat City Grill, graphic design by Dara Fulton, UTA Circle K Kiwanis volunteers and photography by Karen Featherston.

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