October 2019

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Women’s Health Services now provides patient care in two locations in Arlington. We also provide state-of-the-art maternity care in the newly renovated labor and delivery suites at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital (THAM). THAM is ranked among the best hospitals in Dallas-Fort Worth, and was awarded American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Magnet status, an award that recognizes hospitals that provide nursing excellence.

Women’s Health Services has been providing quality health care for women of all ages for the past 32 years. Our OB/GYN group been recognized in the community for its reputable and thoughtful care. In 2017, Women’s Health Services won Suburban Parent Magazines’ award for Best of Family Healthcare in Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as DFW Child Magazine’s Mom-Approved Doctors award for OB/GYN. Women’s Health Services’ doctors 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. Visit our new website and make your appointments online at www.womenshealthservices.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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CONTENTS October 2019 • Volume 6 • Issue 10

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42 SPECIAL SECTION: Women in Business See page 26

DEPARTMENTS Starting Line 10 • This ‘n Data 12 Scene 20, 58, 66 • Around Town 22 Style 60 • 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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HIGHLIGHTS 24 Front and center ... Owner Amy Cearnal and her team of Realtors® are honing their business to be the ‘next generation’ real estate company in Arlington.

38 Long and beautiful ... Adlai Pennington’s 1964 Buick Electra 225 convertible is as powerful as it is stylish – and, make no mistake, it’s plenty stylish.

42 UTA Today ... To meet workforce demand, UTA has launched the state’s only Master of Public Health degree concentrating in urban health. Plus ... The university is welcoming a new varsity team: esports.

44 Q & A ... International commerce specialist Kenneth Haynes talks about Arlington’s trade potential.

46 Home SWEET! Home ... This month’s featured dwelling in the Loch N Green neighborhood was formerly owned by Texas Ranger great Nolan Ryan.

52 Seizing the moment ... Former Richard Greene Scholars Sue Alice Sauthoff and Ryan Stewart are making a difference in their respective communities.

54 My wedding – my story ... Brenda Cureton Smith shares what’s in store as she prepares for her wedding this month to Malcolm Hunt.

ON THE COVER The Front Real Estate Co. team of Georgie Zang, Kathryn Haubold, Amy Cearnal, Karol-Ann Mozjesik and Erin Bergin is changing the local real estate landscape. See how on page 24 8

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56 8 great romantic getaways... The Crazy Tourist gives a big ‘thumb’s up to these treasures, all located in Texas.

62 Book review ... The Arlington-rooted novel, “Home for Erring and Outcast Girls,” by local author Julie Kibler weaves history with a moving story.

Welcome home, fellow Mavericks!

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lumni and friends of The University of Texas at

Arlington can celebrate the things that make Mavericks unique at HOMECOMING 2019, NOV. 4-10.

Start the week by getting

Saturday is also the time for reunions and celebrations.

your vehicle decorated

PARTY ON THE PLAZA focuses on alumni and their

at PAINT YOUR RIDE,

families. The BLACK MAVERICK MIXER is at the new

the first of many free

Brazos Park. The Shorthorn has a REUNION, as do

events. Heat things up by

colleges and programs around campus.

entering the CHILI COOKOFF, a tasty tradition, on Wednesday. Then on Friday, honor fellow Mavericks who have made a difference at the DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARDS. Compete at two Saturday events: the HOMECOMING GOLF TOURNAMENT and the 5K RUN/WALK/ROLL race.

Games, food, entertainment, and fun await during the STREET FESTIVAL on Spaniolo Drive, and the PARADE is true Mav Mania, with big floats, marching bands, special guests, and the traditional decorated golf carts.

After the parade passes by, show your Maverick spirit at the PEP RALLY in front of College Park Center before THE BIG GAME—UTA men’s basketball vs. Tulsa. At

Alumni and the community can take in several UTA ATHLETIC

halftime, the new Mr. and Ms. UTA will be crowned. For

EVENTS during the week: volleyball, men’s and women’s

Saturday’s big games, purchase the two-game Alumni

basketball, and a weekend wheelchair basketball tournament.

Homecoming Game Package.

LEARN MORE ABOUT UTA’S HOMECOMING WEEK AT UTA.EDU/HOMECOMING. MOST HOMECOMING EVENTS ARE FREE, BUT FOR THOSE THAT NEED TICKETS, VISIT UTATICKETS.COM.

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STARTING LINE

EXECUTIVE BOARD Executive Publisher Judy M. Rupay

IT’S FALL, YA’LL

CEO Richard Greene

My ode to autumn, which, among the seasons, has no peer

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umpkin spice latte is overrated. There, I said it, possibly at the risk of offending half of our readership – and pretty much everyone who frequents Starbucks, which, while I’m at it, is overrated, as well.

Please don’t get me wrong; I’m not anti-pumpkin nor java averse. For the record, I consider the former to be the premier edible gourd, and there’s something to be said for a drink that smells so good it begs to be tasted.

I just don’t want to taste it, in pumpkin flavor, at the cost of one share of an Arabica coffee farm in the midst of people who don’t seem put off by the fact that the “Grande” isn’t really grande in Starbuck’s grande scheme – Trenti, Venti’s big brother, is. Of course, if you regularly order the Trenti, you are not just fond of Starbucks; you’re dependent upon it, which likely explains the mass appeal.

But enough about the ridiculous; let’s get to the sublime, which is the ideal word to describe this, the ideal month, of the ideal season, autumn.

As soon as you conclude reading this column, I implore you to immediately look at the thermometer and then to remember what it said two months ago.

Round One: Fall prevails.

Next, those of you who have joined a gym, consider taking a walk or ride that isn’t confined to the same space over the course of a half hour. Walk or bike along the trails of River Legacy or Oliver Nature or (fill in the blank) parks, and celebrate that you are getting to see the colors of the foliage turning and revel when you are greeted by an array of four-legged park inhabitants taking their own strolls or an assemblage of winged creatures singing their hearts out at the joys of the day.

Round Two: Fall prevails once more.

I checked – there are four Fridays in October. I urge you to spend at least one of them seated in the stands of a local high school football stadium, cheering on the home team. Listen as the band enthusiastically plays the school fight song. Watch as the fans live and die with each turn of the game. Be thankful, especially if you make this trip on the final Friday of October, that you brought your light jacket. Put it on and smile and know that what you’re experiencing is special – and brought to you by autumn.

Finally, as you walk out to the car to begin your morning commute one day this month, take a deep breath and fervently inhale the crisp air. Spring brings those in breezes that can blow your hat off; fall is so much more subtle in its ability to refresh. Be refreshed.

And then drive to Starbucks and drink your pumpkin latte. Because it’s autumn, I won’t even be tempted to take you to task.

Yale Youngblood, editor yale@arlingtontoday.com

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#atpetofthemonth

This little guy adopted me six years ago. He’s ready for anything – from watching the ball game to enjoying a nice walk through the neighborhood. Though a little jealous, DEXTER did participate in our backyard wedding. He wore a sign to let the groom know that he was here first.

– Janet McCamy

Meat, Mugs & Music will provide visitors a chance to have a great time to support a great cause in Mansfield.

Meat, Mugs & Music is set for Oct. 5 at The LOT Downtown in Mansfield

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RAISE YOUR HAND if you ever stopped to pay a toll on the Dallas/Fort Worth Turnpike as you made your way east to Dallas or West to Fort Worth.

Now known as I-30 – and now a free roadway – the turnpike operated between 1957 and 1977 and was credited with stimulating growth in Arlington and Grand Prairie and in facilitating construction of Six Flags Over Texas.

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eat, Mugs & Music, a fundraising event that will take place from 1-10 p.m. on Oct. 5 at The LOT Downtown in Mansfield, has three things Texans love the most – steak, craft beer and live music.

By supporting MMM, visitors will directly impact the Mansfield Mission Center’s quest to help neighbors in need while enjoying free live events in historic downtown Mansfield.

It is a family-friendly festival featuring a competition-style steak cook-off and dinner, a taste testing of the finest craft beers this state has to offer and live music to soothe your soul.

The MEAT – This steak cook-off is open to all amateur chefs who think their grillin’ skills are the best in Mansfield. Each team is required to bring their own grill and fuel, and event organizers will provide the rib-eye steaks. Teams are welcome to create themes for their cooking booth, and the audience will vote who has the best booth: the crazier, the better.

The MUGS – Purchase a one-of-a-kind mug and enjoy your favorite craft beer throughout the entire festival. Each mug includes tastings and three tickets to redeem a pint from the best local craft brewers ready to show off their latest brews. From fruits to stouts, the selection will not disappoint. Featured breweries include Railport Brewing Company, Dirty Job Brewing, Cowtown Brewing Co. and By the Horns Brewing.

The MUSIC – This all-day music festival will feature Walk This Way, an Aerosmith tribute band, and other local artists through the day. If steak and beer aren’t your thing, then you can still enjoy the music. Bring your lawn chair and favorite food to listen to the best musical talent this state has to offer. Music will start at 2 p.m. and go through the night.

A portion of the proceeds from Meat, Mugs & Music will be donated to Mansfield Mission Center to help build stronger families and stronger communities. When Mansfield neighbors are in crisis, the Mansfield Mission Center provides immediate financial support. But more than that – the organization is also a catalyst in helping its clients create a new financial future.

For more: thelotdowntown.com/mmm.

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Arlington on Tap Front Street’s emergence as a red-hot urban entity will be the focus this month

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ittle seven-block Front Street, so named because it “fronted” Texas and Pacific Railroad stops in Arlington, historically hasn’t been of much interest to residents. But, as Arlington on Tap attendees at the October session will soon discover, that’s about to change.

“I see it as an Arlington version of Sixth Street in Austin,” says developer Ryan Dodson, who – with some friends and business associates – will be talking about a radical conversion of Front Street to a busy, well lighted, pedestrian accessible street lined with restaurants, bistros, funky offices, downtown park, plenty of public art and live music. And – for those who prefer residences with a downtown urban ambiance – even a selection of apartment living with a unique vibe.

Dodson notes that this is not a long-term fantasy or wishful thinking.

“It’s already happening and will continue,” he says. “By this time next year, a lot more will be in place. The change in ambiance is palpable.”

Since the Union Pacific closed its Front Street Arlington depot in the early 1950s, the street has mainly been utilized for light-industrial applications and assorted auto dealership uses. But all that has been rapidly changing.

Dodson, 43, has already transformed a big chunk of Front Street with Urban Union. The development project transformed a former empty Honda and Pontiac dealership and surrounding properties

into an array of new entities of eclectic nature, ranging from the Texas Throwing Axe Bar, Tiki Bar and mural artist Tex Moton, to Legal Draft Brewing, the Tipsy Oak icehouse-style restaurant and coworking company Union Worx, plus a dozen more.

Dodson’s newest acquisition creates, in effect, an Urban Union Phase II, a 55,000-square-feet, four-building expansion that will feature mixed use of restaurants, bars, yoga studios and offices on the lower level, and 25 loft-style apartments on the second floor. All of it will be just north of what is now a very busy Union Pacific Railroad line along which an estimated 90 or so rail shipments pass through daily. At least three other new restaurants will soon open – as in this year – on the other side of the street.

And he’s not the only developer with plans.

But more on that and those individuals at the Arlington on Tap session.

Ryan Dodson “It’s been a while coming, but the combination of UTA growth, the popularity of downtown residency and the pending completion of Abram Street refurbishment (it’s one block south of Front) and millions of Entertainment District visitors looking for a little something extra to see or do suddenly makes Front Street a hot entity,” Dodson says.

The place: Tipsy Oak (the patio), 301 E. Front St. The time: Oct. 8, 6 p.m. RSVP not required.

Morris nabs six CMA Award nominations

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rlington’s Maren Morris leads this year’s list of

Female Vocalist Of The Year, Single Of The Year,

Country Music Association Awards nominees

Song Of The Year, Music Video Of The Year and

with six nominations. This is Morris’ second time leading the CMA nominee list in four years, and

Maren Morris

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Musical Event Of The Year.

The 29 year-old singer-songwriter kicks off the

the strongest showing by a female nominee since

next leg of her GIRL: The World Tour later this month

Miranda Lambert garnered nine nominations in

with performances at Radio City Music Hall in New

2014. Morris is in the running for Album Of The Year,

York City and the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles.

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3 Scoops 1. The fourth iteration of the Esports Awards will be hosted at the Esports Stadium Arlington on Nov. 16. Esports Awards has been hosted in London, UK since its inception, so this year’s show marks the first year in which it has headed stateside. The Arlington venue will host the awards program for the next three years.

2. The Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA recently joined Welcoming America in hosting an event to celebrate immigrants’ contributions to communities and bring together all residents in a spirit of unity.

Welcoming Week activities included a complimentary continental breakfast, Culture & Taste of the World, an International Family Zumba Class, a family fun night, a movie under the stars and more.

3. Buyers purchasing homes in Arlington now have access to a Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Program. Sponsored by the Arlington Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), the MCC provides an annual, nonrefundable tax credit based on the lesser of $2,000 or 30 percent of the interest paid each year on the mortgage of a family that purchases a home in the city. “This is a wonderful opportunity for home buyers living in Arlington,” says Victoria Farrar-Myers, officer of the AHFC. “Homeownership is the dream of many Americans, and that dream is more attainable with the benefits provided by the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program.”

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BIG EVENTS

just for you!

River Legacy Fall Festival will take place Oct. 12-13 T

he River Legacy Foundation Fall Festival (formerly After Dark in the Park and Eco-Fest combined) will take place from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. on Oct. 12-13 at the River Legacy Parks/ River Legacy Living Science Center.

This new Fall Festival is one of four annual fundraisers to support environmental education at River Legacy Living Science Center and River Legacy Park. The family friendly fall festival will combine the best of After Dark in the Park and the City’s Eco-Fest through a variety of games, crafts and activities that include a Pumpkin Patch, storytelling under the stars, a camp scene and games, bounce houses and a climbing wall, a nature at night trail, animal encounters, scouting activities, balloon artists – you can take a breath here – a prize cube with fun prizes, food vendors and a unique children’s area with games, crafts and activities geared for children ages 2 to 10.

Admission is $8 per person all ages 3 and up. (Food & some activities require coupon purchase, but more than 30 activities in River Legacy Park & the Science Center are free with price of admission). Park in River Legacy Park and catch a free hayride shuttle to the event entrance. For more: riverlegacy.org/fall-festival.

Texas Christkindl Market Set for Nov. 29-Dec. 22, this year’s event will be better than ever

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nspired by the cherished German tradition, the Texas Christkindl Market in Arlington returns Nov. 29-Dec. 22, and is bigger and better than ever. This free, family-friendly market features a unique outdoor shopping and holiday experience for unique gifts, decorations, traditional festive goods and new this year – an ice skating rink!

Visitors will discover handcrafted gifts and collectibles, including exclusive Käthe Wohlfahrt merchandise and designs from the iconic Rothenburg ob der Tauber Christmas Village, as well as more than 20 holiday vendors with food, live musical entertainment and a Christkindl-style warming hut.

A nationally recognized holiday destination by USA Today, 10times.com and more, Christkindl Market is a “can’t miss,” revered experience in the American Dream City.

What: Texas Christkindl Market When: Nov. 29 – Dec. 22 Tree Lighting Ceremony, Nov. 29: 7 p.m.

Sunday-Thursday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m – 10 p.m.

Where: North Plaza at Globe Life Field (next to Texas Live!), 1650 E. Randol Mill Road Cost: Free market admission For more: Visit TXChristkindlMarket.com, #TXChristkindl

WE’RE PROUD TO BE YOUR TRUSTED, HEALTHCARE HOME.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center has been setting the gold standard as Mansfield’s preferred healthcare home. Over the years, we have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to quality, safety, innovations, and excellence.

We’re proud to share some of the ways that Methodist Mansfield has been recognized — both locally and nationally: • Chest Pain Center accreditation from The Joint Commission • Best Medical Facility, Emergency Department, and Maternity Ward* • Breast Center of Excellence by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers • Level III Advanced Trauma Facility by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

But we’re most proud to continue to improve and save lives in our communities. After all, it’s why so many trust Methodist.

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

A LETTER FROM SUPERINTENDENT DR. MARCELO CAVAZOS: The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously to place a $966 million bond package on the Nov. 5 ballot. The proposed new bond program would not require an increase in the debt service tax rate.

The proposed 2019 Bond would build on the District’s 2014 Bond program and address needs in four major areas: facilities, fine arts, transportation, and safety, security and technology.

The projects included in the proposed bond program impact every school and are designed to affect all students, provide relevant learning spaces, and ensure equity and access for all students.

Among many other projects, the proposed bond program would fund the following prioritized needs: • Renovations and furnishings for full-day Pre-K classrooms • Junior high and high school fine arts/dual language academies • New playgrounds and shade structures for all elementary schools • An addition to the Dan Dipert Career + Technical Center to meet program demand and allow for program expansion • Renovate one existing high school field to be the 3rd varsity competition field in the district • Upgrades to athletics facilities and fine arts spaces • New fine arts instruments and uniforms • New school buses • Safety and security upgrades The Board’s decision was made following a comprehensive facilities assessment and an extensive study conducted by a 37-member Capital Needs Steering Committee comprised of parents, teachers, principals, community members, business representatives and college and university representatives.

The committee evaluated and prioritized the district’s identified capital needs, which included evaluation of instructional priorities, enrollment trends, building conditions, transportation, security, technology and more, through 2025. Through a series of meetings, community dialogues and surveys, the committee reviewed and analyzed the district’s capital assessment and listened to the community’s priorities and questions. In June, the committee reported its findings to the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees and recommended a bond program to fund the priorities.

Early voting runs from October 21 through November 1, and election day is Tuesday, November 5. Please visit our bond website aisd.net/bond2019 for many more details.

EARLY VOTING Oct. 21 - Nov. 1, 2019 ELECTION DAY November 5, 2019

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PICTURE-PERFECT MOMENTS

SCENE Snapshots from the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting and awards dinner and from the groundbreaking ceremony for the Main 7 Urban Villas

Chamber honors local businesspeople

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uring last month’s “All Systems Go” annual meeting and awards dinner, the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce announced that Don Duke will be the incoming Chairman of the Board, succeeding Carl Cravens.

Also at the event, three local businesspeople were presented special awards. Dr. Joan Bergstrom, founder of Women’s Health Services, was presented the Star Award. Carolyn Pope was presented the Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award. And Barclay Berdan, CEO of Texas Health Resources, accepted his company’s Business of Fame Award.

Photos: Southern Flair Photography

Chamber President & CEO Michael Jacobson, outgoing Chamber Chairman Carl Cravens and incoming chairman Don Duke

Michael Jacobson, Star Award winner Dr. Joan Bergstrom, Judy Rupay and Don Duke

Michael Jacobson, Ambassador of the Year Carolyn Pope and Don Duke

Photo: Southern Flair Photography

Michael Jacobson, Mayor Jeff Williams, Business of Fame award-winner Barclay Berdan (CEO of Texas Health Resource) and Don Duke

Dignitaries and project principals use their shovels to extract the first pieces of land during the official groundbreaking ceremony for Main 7 Urban Villas.

For more great SCENE shots, visit arlingtontoday.com Photos: Dan Pope

Project principals Georgie Zang, Mojy Hadadd and Sheila Hadadd at the groundbreaking event

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Mayor Jeff Williams addresses the crowd during the Main 7 Urban Villas ceremony.

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AROUND TOWN

Greg and Jack Haugen

THE WALK OF A LIFETIME Trekking 500 miles for a little Whataburger and lots of bonding time • By Kenneth Perkins

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ad wanted to go on a father-son bonding adventure.

Son wasn’t so sure. Even less so when he learned the details: Make the 50-mile trip from Arlington to grandma’s house in Springtown.

On foot.

“He wouldn’t have it,” says the dad, Greg Haugen.

So Haugen did what any respectable dad would do.

He bribed the kid.

Told Jack, the son, age 12, that during this rather ambitious foota-palooza they could stop at every Whataburger along the way.

Jack could eat whatever he wanted and drown it all down with his favorite, can’t-live-without-it Strawberry Fanta.

Sold.

So in late June, Haugen and Jack strapped on backpacks, slapped on a generous helping of sunscreen, and went at it, despite the mild reservations of Jack’s mom, who initially thought her hubby was, well, losing it.

Haugen had mapped out as best he could a path that would keep them off highways and out of unsavory places after dark. Leaving Arlington at the crack of dawn, they made their way just north of Fort Worth, trekking through Hurst and ending in Saginaw. Of course, seeing what’s on a map and encountering what is really in your walking path can be tricky, such as having to navigate a creek that seemed to have been hiding on the map.

“So I looked at Jack and said, take off your shoes and socks,” Haugen says. “He just looked at me and said, `what?’”

After hitting a Whataburger in Saginaw – by then it was late – they merely walked across the street to a hotel.

Jack was out within minutes.

As for Haugen, well, he secretly nursed the blisters on his feet.

“I got a little worried,” he says. “Didn’t know if we’d even get to the second day.”

They did by trying to find other things to occupy their time – songs, games, counting American flags.

“We think we got up to 326,” Haugen says of the flag count.

By now the traveling twosome, who were chronicling the adventure on social media, were going viral. At the Whataburger stop in Azle, Haugen and Jack were greeted by hoards of family

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and friends. Whataburger had gotten wind of the whole thing and decorated a table, complete with streamers and balloons, for the two. “We walked in to applause and cheers,” Haugen says.

Around 9:30 p.m. on June 28, three days after they left Arlington, dad and son strolled up to the front door of grandma’s house, weary, relieved and revived.

Mom met them there, too, saying how proud she was of her dynamic duo.

Maybe the whole thing wasn’t so crazy after all.

Whataburger gave them T-shirts and a new pair of Whataburger colored shoes. Even Jack thought, in the end, it was kinda cool.

For Haugen, well, it all had a far deeper meaning than a Facebook-worthy escapade.

At a time when teens and their phones are intimately intertwined, they have become somewhat detached from family, finding solace in Snapchats and Instagrams. Overly busy parents don’t help. The downside of our glorious technology is a growing divide and loss of connection between parent and child. These days we often retreat to our own corners of the house, texting rather than actually talking, the ramifications of which are dwindling relationships.

As a choir director at Lamar High School, Haugen sees this all the time.

“The biggest takeaway is we had a chance to connect in a way that the busyness of life would not have allowed us to do,” Haugen says. “We talked about school, about church, about life in general. I would not trade that time. We will have some really great memories for a long time.”

Haugen isn’t sure what they might do next summer.

He knows what it won’t be, though.

“Jack in no way wants to do another walk any time soon,” says Haugen. “But he’s up for anything else.”

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

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FRONT FRONT and center and center Owner Amy Cearnal and her team of Realtors® are honing their business Owner Amy Cearnal and thereal team at to be the ‘next generation’ estate Front Real in Estate Co. are honing their company Arlington business to be the ‘next generation’ real estate company in Arlington

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n the heart of a suddenly hustling, bustling Downtown Arlington, Amy Cearnal not only supervises one of the n the heart of a suddenly hustling, bustling Downtown city’s more vibrant business ventures, she is helping define Arlington, Amy Cearnal not only supervises one of the the future – hers and, to a not insignificant degree, her city’s. city’s more vibrant business ventures, she is helping define No, that’s not a reach, as you’ll soon discover. the future – hers and, to a not insignificant degree, her city’s.

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that this is not the ‘same old’ real estate that they’re used to.”

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Houston or Martin Highgraduate), graduates, Karol-Ann Mozjesik, Erin (an Arlington High School Karol-Ann Mozjesik (Sam Houston High), ErinKathryn Bergin (Martin High), Bergin, Georgie Zang, Haubold and Georgie CearnalZang represent (Martin High) and Kathryn Haubold (Martin High) meld unique a part of what Arlington has been and what it will be in the contributions tolocal createbusinesswomen a collective result that unique represents one of future. These meld contributions the comprehensive to real estate found hereto – real to more represent one of the approaches more comprehensive approaches orestate anywhere foundelse. here – or anywhere else.

Mozjesik’s specialty is the luxury home market.

“She“She is a is a Mozjesik’s specialty is the luxury home market. real expert on luxury,” Cearnal says.

“She has a great eye real expert on luxury,” Cearnal says. “She has a greatfor eye for knowing what a client needs, andand she she matches the perfect knowing what a client needs, matches the perfect property with the need. Karol-Ann brings the full package to property with the need. Karol-Ann brings the full package her clients with strategies utilizing virtual staging, competitive to her clients with strategies like utilizing virtual staging, pricing and targeted marketing reaching deep to the end competitive pricing and targeted marketing reaching deep to consumer.” the end consumer.”

Bergin, an established “local market hero,” as Cearnal calls Bergin, an established “local market hero,” as Cearnal calls her, is the company’s Pantego pro. She lives there, she knows her, is the company’s Pantego pro. She lives there, she knows everything that’s great about the town, and she’s great at everything that’s great about the town, and she’s great at marketing all she knows to her clients. “We love seeing Erin marketing knows to her clients.

“We love seeing Erin go “all in” inall theshe Pantego community.

She is working to make go ‘all in’ in the Pantego community.

She is working to make Pantego a better place by promoting the lifestyle there and Pantegotoathat better placeisbyyour promoting theknows lifestyle there and essential lifestyle home. Erin everyone in essential to that lifestyle town and is the go-to for is your home. Erin knows housing.” everyone in town in and is Zang specializes the go-totofor housing.” bringing market The Zang Group is a housing products full-service that meet theresidential needs of Arlington in the next team. Zang is especially generation, such asbringing passionate about the brand new Main housing products to 7Arlington Urban Villas, thatwhich meet the represent a new kind Erin Bergin next generation’s needs. of urban living in Underscoring Zang’s gift Arlington – and which are lining up “in dwellers at a breakneck for recognizing just what will be demand,” the new Main pace, even as ground is being broken, underscoring 7 Urban Villas just broke ground and has buyersZang’s lininggift up at for recognizing just what will be “in demand.” Georgie’s vision a breakneck pace. Zang’s vision for bringing fee-simple, for for bringing a fee-simple for sale housing type to the downtown purchase housing to the downtown district is vital in taking district is key in taking Arlington forward. Her creative Arlington forward. Her creative partnership with developer Mojy Haddad has brought something into focus that Arlington

The Front Real Estate Co. team of Georgie Zang, Kathryn Haubold, Amy Cearnal, Karol-Ann Mozjesik and Erin Bergin is changing the local real estate landscape.

has been lacking. And she’s working on several other projects that will be equally as exciting.

Haubold is the newest addition to the company as the Front Realtor® Advocate where she recruits Realtors® looking to take their business to the next level. Kathryn was a former client turned believer who sees the magic in what is happening at Front. She’s excited to be part of the team reaching for the next rung.

Since the transition to Front Real Estate in April, the company has almost doubled the Realtor® count and is looking to transform more careers in the coming months and years.

They’re looking for other agents committed to be the best in the industry. Cearnal says their culture is to make sure each client will get their agents’ best effort, 24/7: “We don’t want to do anything if we don’t do it well.”

To help define “well,” she and the company’s agents recently devoted a series of group meetings to a study of the book “Good to Great” by Jim Collins. The business primer raises the question: If we can’t be best, why do it?

“We might not be able to be the best in the whole world,” Cearnal says, “but we certainly can be the best for the customers in Arlington and Mansfield. Our clients deserve to have the best experience with a final scenario that exceeds their goals.”

Having an evolving tech and education platform that the team is continuously updating with input from expert partners across the country is what Cearnal cites are the two keys in outperforming the local market.

She’s addressing a couple of industry evolutions currently.

Recent times have produced what she calls “disruptions” to the market, notably new investor/buyer programs such as Open Door that are challenging the traditional pricing model.

Likewise, corporate (as opposed to local) entities such as Redfin and Amazon spread the “hey, we’re a cheaper way to do real estate” gospel that appears appealing to consumers, but in the end may end with a more difficult and expensive transition plan.

There’s also the “well, that’s the way real estate has always been done” crowd of conventional real estate agents who are pricing and serving clients the same way they always have. Cearnal is equally concerned about that strategy for long term sustainability without strong value propositions helping owners understand exactly what services we are providing.

“We have to dig in to meet the demands of the consumer and are a benefit to their bottom line,” Cearnal says. “That means we’re getting creative to figure out solutions that lead to that best-case outcome.”

To combat the disruptions, Cearnal extols the fact that her company is Arlington-based and was created to serve its neighbors – utilizing right-fit technology and with unrivaled passion. “We are local and not encumbered with a big box,” she says. “As an independent brand, we’ve been able to move more nimbly to get the client what they want.”

Ultimately, that is the measure of success in the business world: meeting the needs and desires of customers. In fact, you could say it’s what puts a company front and center.

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Shannon Sanderford

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n January of this year, Shannon Sanderford assumed the position of Director of Marketing for the Jim Ross Law Group. She quickly enhanced the firm’s brand and crafted marketing campaigns that have kept the venerable practice front and center with clients and prospective clients.

BACKGROUND: I began my career in marketing immediately after college when I accepted a position with a national general contracting company as their copy writer. Since then, I’ve worked in marketing, PR, and development; however, there is one position that provided me with some of the greatest experience I could hope to gain in my career. In July 2015, I won the title of Miss Texas 2015, and began a yearlong position that would change my life. It was during that year that I gained experience as diverse as speaking to an audience of 5,000, rapping in a live television interview, and even holding live rattlesnakes. Though my current position as Director of Marketing looks vastly different, I use so many of the lessons I learned that year. I try to be ready for anything, remain flexible, and know that the only thing that remains consistent is change.

INSPIRATIONS: I am blessed to come from a legacy of strong women. Women who have instilled in me an awareness of what you can bring to any table – be it in the boardroom or the breakfast nook – and a boldness in sharing it. From the time I can remember, my grandmother modeled for me what it was to

be intelligent and brave as she managed her entrepreneurial ventures. She created a legacy and her wisdom has passed through generations of women – first to my mother and aunt, and now my sister and I. I never doubted that I could achieve my goals because of the groundwork these women laid for me.

Their continued support – and at times encouragement to do more – has undoubtedly shaped the woman I am today.

PHILOSOPHY: I have come to recognize that there is very little that can make or break your business more than the way you treat people. Because of that, I try to model that the most important person in any room is the one you are speaking to at that moment. I want every person to feel special when I speak to them, and I hope they associate that feeling with our firm as well.

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE ... Every day is a challenge.

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Valerie Landry

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alerie Landry, General Manager of The Sanford House Inn and Spa, has a long history with the business – in fact, she has been involved with The Sanford House since her grandparents built it more than two decades ago.

“I’ve done just about every job that could be done, from pulling the weeds to cleaning the rooms to serving the Rooney family [of Pittsburgh Steeler fame] during the Super Bowl,” Landry says. “After I graduated from college, I moved back to Arlington and began working as the Spa Director and Marketing Director for the company. Soon after that, we remodeled the property to accommodate our restaurant and bar, and I shifted into my current role as General Manager. Now, I’m also working to ensure that restaurant506 remains one of the best restaurants in the city.”

To that latter end, Landry and The Sanford House team have undertaken a variety of endeavors to continually enhance the renowned eatery, which has won Diner’s Choice awards from Open Table each of the past three years and which was also honored by Open Table for offering one of the top 100 brunches in the nation. restaurant506 is open to the public for dining and is located in The Sanford House Manor. “restaurant506 combines classic cooking methods with fresh ingredients to create delicious tasting food that is artfully presented,” Landry notes. “Together with our attentive team of servers, we strive to be sure that your experience at our restaurant is absolutely perfect.”

Landry schedules regular themed events at the restaurant to attract guests and to enhance the bond restaurant506 has with the community. For example, a “Wine Dinner with Troon Vineyards” event will take place at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13. Previously, restaraunt506 celebrated the 22nd annual Restaurant Week with a special promotion in August and it joined Arlington Yoga Center for a “Brunch + Yoga” event in July.

While ensuring that restaurant506 remains top of mind among patrons is one of Landry’s primary focuses, it’s just one of the hats she wears as General Manager of The Sanford House. She also handles administration and promotion of the inn, which offers

luxurious accommodations for overnight stays.

The Sanford House also has the capability to host magnificent outdoor events on the Grand Courtyard or smaller intimate social affairs indoors. Then there is the Sanford Spa, which is a fullservice spa and salon that offers full body, facial, nail and hair services for special occasions or “just because.”

Landry says she is devoted to making sure that people who visit The Sanford House – any facet of it – come away not only pleased with their “Sanford House experience” but so enamored that they make a point to return.

“Our passion for customer service is what sets us apart as special,” she says.

In addition to her career, Landry is very active in the community, serving as Chair of the Downtown Arlington Management Corporation Board and was a member of the Leadership North Texas Class 9.

She also serves on the Board of Directors for the Chamber of Commerce and has served in various capacities with the Chamber of Commerce Women’s Alliance and with the Junior League of Arlington. She is past president of the Downtown Arlington Rotary and last year began serving as Assistant Governor for Rotary District 5790. She also serves on the Board of Symphony Arlington and was in Leadership Arlington’s Class of 2009.

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Michelle Grothouse

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ichelle Grothouse is the co-owner of Classic Family Agency and an Exclusive Allstate Agent.

She has been associated with Allstate for 10 years, and her husband Tom (the other co-owner with her) has been associated with Allstate for 31 years.

Together, the Grothouses oversee an agency that provides consistently outstanding personalized care as they help customers protect what is important in their world. “Our agency is relaxed and kid-friendly with a play area,” Michelle says. “We hope you will visit frequently and enjoy refreshments and our engaging décor, which includes sports, automotive and Allstate memorabilia.”

BACKGROUND: My employment history clearly demonstrates that I love being in customer service roles that enable me to meet lots of people from diverse backgrounds.

INSPIRATIONS: The person who probably inspired me the most was my father in law, Tom Grothouse Sr. Dad was a WWII veteran that over a 36-year career rose from accounting clerk to director of finance, all within the same major corporation. That kind of loyalty is unheard of today. My husband and I have done our best to pass on to our six children his guiding principle, “Always do the right thing, even when no one is looking.” Perhaps what I treasure the most is he somehow knew when it was more important to give a hug than to dole out stern advice.

PHILOSOPHY: I am here to help you, not to sell you something. It is my responsibility to get to know you so I can understand your world and your needs. Only then can I aspire to be your trusted advisor helping you protect you and your family as well as the things that are important to you.

shows that benefit special needs children, families in crisis, and brave protectors, such as veterans and police. We are classic car collectors and members of many clubs, including Mad Dogs, North Texas Mustang Club, the Shelby Cobra Association of Texas and more.

We’ve lived in the Arlington area since 1988, and our six children attended AISD schools. We love living in the D/FW Metroplex and especially Arlington because of all the fun things to see and do.

We enjoy car shows, high-performance driver education events, hiking, cooking, golf, snorkeling and travel. We love college football and enjoy Rangers games on summer nights.

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE ... I am able to build lasting relationships with people who trust me and like the way I do business, so they refer me to family and friends.

ABOUT THE GROTHOUSES: We support charitable organizations in our community by sponsoring and participating in collector car

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Melissa Danchak

am also very fortunate that I have tremendous support from the manufacturers in the hearing health care industry. They will often present ideas that help us improve the delivery of our services.

Their perspective is invaluable and has helped us stay ahead of the curve when it comes to patient care!

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r. Melissa Danchak began working at Kos/Danchak Audiology in 1997 and has owned the practice since 2002. Dr. Danchak earned her Doctorate of Audiology (Au.D.) through the University of Florida, her Masters in Audiology at The University of Texas at Dallas, and her Bachelors in Communication Disorders at Abilene Christian University. With over 21 years of experience in helping those with hearing challenges in the Arlington and surrounding communities, Dr. Danchak is passionate about providing unparalleled care and service for her patients.

BACKGROUND: When I was an undergrad, each summer I worked at my father’s company. That taught me about how a business actually operates. I worked in the warehouse and was a part of the shipping and receiving and I also worked in the purchasing department, as well as the accounts payable/receivable departments. I learned very quickly that each part of a business has to work with another part of it in order to truly be successful. My graduate education and training and clinical experiences gave me the book knowledge as well as the hands on training I needed to become an audiologist. Working for and with Susanne Kos for five years taught me specifically about managing an audiology practice. I am very fortunate to have the experiences I have had and I believe that education is a lifelong process. Like any small business, we experience change and adversity and success and a whole host of other “stuff” on a regular basis. Every person I have had the opportunity to work with, in my practice, has made a significant and positive impact on the lives of the people we meet with each day. They have also shaped who Kos/Danchak Audiology is and what we stand for. I

INSPIRATIONS: My primary inspiration personally and professionally is God. I have always tried to live my life according to Colossions 3:23 that says: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for man.” In everything that I do, I sincerely try to do my best to serve others. Another inspiration is my father. He has always encouraged me and provided good advice. My father was a great example of someone who worked hard and truly loved his job. One other personal inspiration is my father-in-law. As a former minister and current career coach, he is a tremendous resource for me. I have also met other women from all over the country who also have successful audiology offices and they have inspired me to try new things to improve the way I manage my practice and how I provide care for my patients.

PHILOSOPHY: My professional philosophy is simple: do my absolute best to serve my patients and my employees to the best of my abilities; continue learning and growing so that I can accomplish that in the best way possible.

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE... I make a difference in people’s lives.

I don’t just think I make a difference. I see it on people’s faces when they hear and clearly understand their loved ones for the first time in a long time! I see it when their loved ones experience the same feeling. Patients and their families tell me regularly that this has changed their lives. It’s not always easy for people to admit that they have hearing loss or that they need hearing aids.

I know I make a difference in people’s lives because so many of the new patients we meet each day are referrals from current patients that we have been helping for years! It doesn’t get any better than that.

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Kateri Dodson

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fter working for Hiltons Flooring for several years, Kateri Dodson assumed a Co-ownership roll in 2012, and in 2014 she helped the company start Wholesale Granite Direct in the same location. Today they have two DFW locations – the one in Arlington and the second in Richardson.

Dr. Kiran Nangrani

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r. Kiran Nangrani, a physician with Women’s Health Services, grew up in Arlington and graduated from the Texas Christian Academy at age 16.

She was accepted into a seven-year combined undergraduate and medical school program offered jointly through the University of Texas at Arlington and the University of North Texas. She received her medical degree in 2007. She then completed her ObGyn residency training program at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

In 2011, after completing her residency, she decided to come “home to Arlington” and joined the team of physicians at Women’s Health Services.

When she was in medical school Dr. Nangrani met her husband, Manesh, and they got married when she was in residency. Her husband is an attorney in Dallas, and they have three daughters.

In her spare time, Dr. Nangrani loves spending time with her family and is an avid exerciser.

A close and committed patient-doctor relationship is a priority to Dr. Nangrani. She enjoys all aspects of Obstetrics and Gynecology, including educating her patients and sharing in their journey through pregnancy and childbirth, adolescent gynecological health, well woman preventative care and treatment of a wide range of gynecologic issues. She also has special interests in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, operative hysteroscopy, family planning and perimenopause and menopause.

Dr. Nangrani is accepting new patients at both the North and South office locations.

BACKGROUND: When I first started out in business, I was an accountant and ran a manufacturing firm far away from flooring and designing kitchens. As my children were getting older, I needed to find something more flexible, and the opportunity to work at Hiltons in flooring sales presented itself.

Many of my customers wanted additional design assistance during or after the floor selection process, and that led me into Kateri Dodson and her daughter, designing kitchens Kaitlyn Benefiel and baths. Given the demand for this service we were able to start the custom counter business, Wholesale Granite Direct, with six additional designing women on my sales and design team.

INSPIRATIONS: My inspiration to grow this into a family business has come from the Stacey family that owns S&H Distributing and Peek Carpets. They have been the most welcoming and supportive industry partners and have encouraged as we have grown more towards a family business. On a personal level, my mother, Nancy, has been most inspiring. My father passed away when my three siblings and I were young, and she worked hard, provided a comfortable life for us all and retirement for herself.

My goal, with my Husband and Co-Owner, Chris, is to do the same for our blended family of seven children and ourselves.

PHILOSOPHY: While we have commercial clients, the heart of the work we do is in someone’s home. I try to approach the work I do with the same honesty, quality and respect that I expect when a service is being performed in my home. Ensuring our customers’ expectations are exceeded is my goal, and I’ve been fortunate in that it has led to many referrals and long-term relationships.

Women’s Health Services 1001 N. Waldrop, Suite 505 • 817-591-2715 5005 S. Cooper St., Suite 275 • 817-677-1003 womenshealthservices.com

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Linda Magazzine, Julie Pompa, Susan Daniels, Linda Broadus

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I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE ... I get to help improve the lives of innocent victims who are suffering. What job can be better than that?

inda Magazzine, Julie Pompa, Susan Daniels and Linda Broadus are principals with the Magazzine-Cunningham Group.

Magazzine has been a real estate professional for more than four decades, nearly two of which have been associated with Ebby Halliday. She has been the company’s top individual or group producer for the Arlington office since 2002. Linda says her philosophy is “to give back to the community,” and to that end, she is involved with The Salvation Army, Theatre Arlington and the Arlington Museum of Art. She was previously involved with the Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Alliance for Children and the Cancer Research Foundation.

Pompa has been a real estate agent for two-plus years after spending 25 years as a small business owner. She says that experience taught her to be “open-minded, resilient and to have a grasp of customer service and what it should be.” Her philosophy is based on the Winston Churchill quote: “Success is not final; failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts.” She says, “This thinking allows me to celebrate the accomplishments, embrace the challenges and move forward developing as a new professional in the real estate world.”

Daniels has been a Realtor at Ebby Halliday for eight years after being a Physician Assistant for a Cardiologist, where she learned to help people during stressful life experiences by offering an abundance of information and support. “Similarly, buying or selling a home can be an overwhelming and stressful process, but I work very hard to inform and advise my clients so they can make their best choice.” Daniels’ philosophy, both personally and professionally, is centered on three major ideas: “compassion, hard work and always treating others as you would like to be treated.”

Broadus is in her fourth year as a Realtor. In a previous job as teacher and Director of Admissions for a private school, she served as a facilitator for families, an endeavor that prepared her to facilitate – and negotiate and serve as a resource – for her clients who are buying or selling a home. “My experience as an educator has served me well in my transition to Realtor,” she says. Broadus’ philosophy is simple and can be summed up in a question: “How can I help you? I want to be a well informed, prepared professional ‘helper’ who always puts her clients first.”

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709 E. Abram St., Arlington • 817-275-8765 309 E. Broad St., Mansfield • 817-473-3332

1201 W. Green Oaks Blvd. • 817-654-8589 magazzinecunninghamgroup.ebby.com

Rachel Wright

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achel Wright is head of the Personal Injury practice and Managing Attorney for the Arlington office of Harris Cook, LLP since July 2018.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: I have more than a decade of experience representing hundreds of clients in personal injury cases, including more than 30 jury trials. I’ve spent the majority of that career on the defense side, including working for a large insurance company. This is a huge advantage now that I represent plaintiffs, as my knowledge of the insurance industry’s “tricks of the trade” ensures I can maximize recovery for my clients.

INSPIRATIONS: On a personal level, I am inspired by leaders in our community that sacrifice their time and talents to improve the lives of those around them – people like our firm’s Managing Partner, Mayor David Cook, and my father, Congressman Ron Wright. On a professional level, I look up to attorneys like Lisa Blue, Gerry Spence and Mark Lanier – masters of their craft that understand the power of storytelling and how to connect with jurors on behalf of their injured clients.

PHILOSOPHY: You get more flies with honey. Being a zealous advocate for your client never means abandoning civility and your ethics. I have found kindness and respect are not only more authentic to who I am as a person, but those qualities get better results for my clients.

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Brenda Cureton Smith

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renda Cureton Smith, owner of Great Skin Spa & Facial Club, began her career in the skin care and beauty business more than a dozen years ago as the first U.S. franchisee of Canadian-based Faces cosmetics. Taking that experience, she founded Great Skin Spa & Facial Club nine years ago in Arlington, where the company has continued to grow and gain notoriety as an exceptional day spa and skin care provider.

At Great Skin she not only shares her experience in creating and maintaining beautiful skin via state-of-the-industry technology and products; she also has championed the practice of receiving professional spa services as part of personal care, as opposed to a special occasional visit or gift due to affordability. Great Skin Facial Club members receive a wide range of treatment options at the spa, as well as guidance and products they can use at home to maintain fresh, youthful-looking skin.

“I developed the concept of Great Skin based on the goals of the thousands of clients – men and women – wanting to have more beautiful skin and manage the signs of aging skin through treatments, knowledge and skin care.”

As a result, Great Skin offers a full line of award-winning skin care products for anti-aging, acne, hyperpigmentation and general skin care, as well as skin and body care for men, women and teens. GS is also known for its instant slimming treatments, and it now offers a special credit card that can be used specifically for beauty and health services.

Great Skin also is a franchise company, and Cureton Smith offers a turnkey franchise program that includes everything needed to successfully own and operate your own Great Skin Spa & Facial Club. “It’s about partnership at Great Skin,” she says. “Our slogan is ‘Relax, Rewind, Renew!, and we are proud to share those values with our clients and franchisees.”

In the past year, Cureton Smith introduced a product paying homage to her mother, Mattie, who was afflicted with Alzheimer’s: “Hemp Healing Cream” for skin and body care. If you are looking for a great spa to beautify your skin and slim your body, or looking for a business opportunity where you help others, contact Great Skin Spa & Skin Care. October is Peel Away Damaged and Old Skin Cells month. Check us out.

Julie Short

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he Julie Short Team is a full-service real estate team, proficient at working with sellers and buyers. Owner Julie Short says she and her colleagues are focused on customer service and on being available to assist their clients, doing whatever is necessary to ensure a satisfying home buying/selling experience.

A TEAM APPROACH: If we are listing a house, we have a connection to get it ‘Show Ready’ with any repairs and touchups that need to be done, including a total clean from Peachy Clean. We have a wonderful photographer and great inspectors we work with. We have excellent lenders we recommend. When the inspection report comes back, we have a company that coordinates any repairs. If clients purchase a home and want to remodel, we have people for that. We really try to take all the guess work out of the process and take care of as much as the clients are willing to allow.

PHILOSOPHY: I believe in balance in everything and living by the golden rule. I really believe if you will treat others how you would like to be treated, you will never lack for business.

INSPIRATIONS: My husband (Stoney Short) is a huge inspiration to me. He has never let his circumstances or his past hold him back. He has always had big vision. It used to scare me when he would share all the things he wanted to do because I know the bigger you try, the bigger you can fail. But, I realized that was my own fear holding me back. Over the years, his ability to dream big has given me that same ability, and now I can share that with others. Not trying is the biggest failure any of us can have. DO NOT let fear of failure hold you back!

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Decima Mullen

Brandee Kelley

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or most of the past six years, Decima Mullen has been Senior Director of Marketing & Public Relations of the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau.

BACKGROUND: I was in political PR for a season or two before I fell into tourism. Between that and being a part of a military family, it prepares you for almost anything!

INSPIRATIONS: Professionally, I had two amazing mentors when I came into the PR field, and Ron Price, the current CEO of our bureau, has been inspiring to many of us. The vision he had when he got here about where we could take tourism has been inspiring when I see what has been accomplished. Personally, my family and friends give me great inspiration. Some of the hardships I know my mom and mother in law went through are enough to make me never complain about anything.

PHILOSOPHY: My mom had a saying that went “wer rastet, der rostet.” It means, basically, he who waits, rusts. You can’t be afraid to jump into action and make things happen, because even if it doesn’t work out exactly as planned, there are things you learn and perfect the next time around. Don’t sit on the sidelines of your life, whether work or personal life. I think that has taught me to want to jump in and do things that people say can’t be done. A single person can make a big change; they can be the ripple that begins a huge wave. It’s up to you to be the positive difference.

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE ... Storytelling is a passion, and this job allows me to do that. I get to talk about a city I love every day, by telling the untold stories that should be heard to visitors and sometimes locals. Many times people think they know who Arlington is, but they might not see what is TRULY around them, and when they do – there is a lot of surprise. We have changed so much in the last 5-7 years because of sheer willpower and a “Can Do” spirit. When you look at what makes a city successful, it’s a mix of art, diverse culture, unexpected cuisines, history, grit and determination. As a resident of Arlington, it makes me proud to see how strong and beautiful the diversity of our city is, and I can’t wait to see what else is around the corner.

randee Kelley is starting her third year as Team Leader of Keller Williams Arlington (KWA) and its Business Centers in Mansfield, DeSoto and Corsicana, leading over 600 realtors, selling over 5,000 homes a year. KWA is consistently one of the top two brokerages in North Texas in number of homes closed, according to Broker Metrics.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND: Brandee has served the community as a licensed realtor since 2005. The Brandee Kelley Group has helped over 800 families (since 2007) with their real estate sales, purchases and investments. All transactions are different. This experience allows me to proactively create solutions to the myriad of issues that may arise during real estate transactions. Additionally, serving in leadership roles in the community and in ministry has prepared me to lead some of the real estate industry’s leading realtors. It is my job, and more so my joy, to play a role in building the growth, productivity, profitability and culture of their real estate businesses.

INSPIRATIONS: My husband and favorite coach, Clay Kelley, who lives out his motto, “Don’t be desperate to sell, be hungry to serve.”

My parents, Johnny and Mary Ann Bush, who taught me to always give more than I ever expect to receive. Georgann Puddy, who leads The Brandee Kelley Group and has been teaching me about leadership for over 20 years. Smokey Garrett, who has taught me to think bigger for over a decade.

PHILOSOPHY: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart (Colossians 3:23). The higher purpose of business is to serve and to give.

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE ... I am intentionally collaborating to build BIG businesses and BIG lives. I work with amazing people who use their success to positively invest in the lives of people locally and globally. Last year we saved our clients over $1,000,000 through Keller Mortgage and profit shared $1,139,097 to our agents. I love that this money goes back to people and then is invested in the local economy. Its real money, going to real people who get to pursue real exciting endeavors with it. I just love the people we serve. They help make every day special.

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WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Kim Harmon

Stephanie A. Foster

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tephanie Foster started her legal firm, The Law Offices of Stephanie A. Foster, P.C., in 1992 and for nearly three decades she has been devoted to the practice of family law.

The practice concentrates in family legal issues, including divorce, modifications, custody, child support, spousal support, visitation, enforcement of custody/support, paternity and stepparent 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.”

Throughout her career, Stephanie has focused on family law.

“My professional philosophy is divorce with dignity,” she says, noting that 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. 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.

A graduate of Arlington Martin High School, Southern Methodist University and St. Mary’s Law School in San Antonio, Stephanie was named a “Top Attorney” by Fort Worth, Texas magazine in 2003, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

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im Harmon opened Three Dog Bakery in Arlington almost two years ago, offering 100-percent natural, wholesome, human-quality ingredients in a healthy food menu for dogs. The venture has gone so well that she is in the process of opening a Mansfield location later this month or early in November.

“We specialize in all-natural, fresh-baked dog treats and personalized celebration cakes,” Harmon says, “as well as premium dog food, toys, collars, and accessories.”

HER BACKGROUND: I was Vice President of a family owned business for 25 years. This prepared me for the business side of the bakery. Other than that I jumped right into a business that helped me share my love for animals.

INSPIRATIONS: My inspiration is my parents for showing me a proper work ethic. Nothing is given to you; you have to work hard. My personal inspiration for starting this journey are my pups, Max (10), Cash (9), Tinkerbell (3) and Beltre (1), Bunnie (1) and Chuck (6 months).

PHILOSOPHY: My professional philosophy, to quote my sister is, “Some days are better than others, but everyday is a good day.”

This has helped me realize that helping other people’s pets and giving back is very rewarding and to take it day by day.

I LOVE MY JOB BECAUSE ... I love my dogs, and it is so much fun to see happy pups and pup parents come into the bakery.

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Dr. Lisa B. Fell

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he founder of Audiology Experts wears more than a few hats – all joyfully. “Monday through Friday, I am audiologist, Dr. Lisa B. Fell,” she says. “For every other moment, I work on my roles as Mom, Wife, Daughter, Friend, Boy Scout Mom, Soccer Mom, Orchestra Mom, etc. I am always on the move with some endeavor that I am passionate about.” ABOUT DR. FELL: I love what I do as an audiologist. I could do this all day, every day, but the reality is I have to balance all my other roles and my audiology career. I became a wife and licensed audiologist 21 years ago. That balance has been easy because I have a very supportive husband. I love for my children, family and friends to see that there is a career that exists where one can absolutely love their job! Audiology is definitely that for me. ABOUT THE PRACTICE: Eleven years ago, I founded Audiology Experts with another audiologist who wanted this career along with time to be the best mother she, too, could be. Recently, she moved and I became a sole owner. This has been my big adventure. I operate on the principle that I treat people the way I would want my own family to be treated. WHAT INSPIRES HER: Doing things that make life better for others. When my actions and goals benefit others it is rewarding. I LOVE THIS JOB BECAUSE ... Helping people hear better so they can stay connected with their loved ones is what being an Audiologist is all about. Every day, I am able to positively impact the lives of people who need my expertise … what’s not to love?!

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or this issue celebrating Women in Business, Dr. Joan Bergstrom, founder of Women’s Health Services, shared this poem she recently received from one of her daughters.

Says Dr. Bergstrom: “I believe that many women could gain hope or experience gratification from reading this poem. No matter what a woman’s walk of life, or difficult times she encounters, by striving to do the right thing (“never let them see you sweat”) and always taking the high road (even when no one is watching – or when you are not really aware that other women are watching), she epitomizes the STRONG WOMAN.” “The point is that crying, being wracked by doubts or complaining about the issues don’t make problems go away. You have to make a decision, keep putting one foot in front of the other, and doing what you believe in. And in doing so, perhaps your daughter or another woman will identify a STRONG WOMAN and make the decision to also become a STRONG WOMAN.” “Too many times recently, I have seen women who want to place blame or suggest that other’s actions have impeded their success. My advice to all is: Move on! Make adjustments! Move forward, not backward!

The past is done – learn from it. Today is here – live it better! Make YOUR life the best it can be.”

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BEHIND THE WHEELS

Adlai Pennington took one look at this 1964 Buick Electra 225 convertible and made a quick decision: He just had to have it become part of his collection of more than 20 eclectic automobiles.

Long & BEAUTIFUL Adlai Pennington’s 1964 Buick Electra 225 convertible is as powerful as it is stylish – and, make no mistake, it’s plenty stylish • By Richard Greene

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magine falling in love with this dramatically long and beautiful Buick Electra 225 convertible in 1964 and finding yourself surprised when you got home with it and could no longer close your garage door.

While I have no personal knowledge of anyone who faced this dilemma, it could have happened when the typical inside length of garages in those days was about 16 feet.

That’s because Buick’s richest full-size car with the perfectly designed vertical, narrow taillamps in the nearly straight-cut rear fender ends would stick out of the back of that garage by more than two feet.

Somehow, the “Deuce-and-a-Quarter” that came with fender skirts, actually looks longer, especially with the top down. The “225” nickname recognizes the number of inches from bumper to bumper. Among the Electra’s exclusive standard equipment

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were power steering, power brakes, two-speed electric wipers with windshield washer, foam padded seats, electric clock, license frame, trunk light, two-way power seat and power windows and additional courtesy lights.

Introduced for the 1964 model year, Buick’s version of the TurboHydramatic transmission, used on that year’s Cadillacs, was known as the “Super-Turbine” – a moniker that seemed to say the Buick was maybe something more than its big brother.

All of that, and more, may help explain why Adlai Pennington felt like he had to have one of this era’s General Motors classics for his collection of cars he likes to find in original, unmodified and unrestored condition.

So, when he saw a 1966 Cadillac for sale in the Fort Worth StarTelegram, he went to take a look and encountered its owner who had seemed to have changed his mind and offered him his 1964 Buick instead.

Not to be outdone and experienced in the art of deal-making, negotiation ensued. To shorten the bargaining story that then unfolded, Adlai wound up with this Buick, the Cadillac, a 1926 Buick and six motorcycles. “I only went for one, but left with this small fleet that I somehow managed to work into my

From the beautiful and practical dashboard to the powerful engine, this classic is a driver’s dream.

And, as the lower left photo featuring Dan Fernandez shows, it also offers prime real estate for passengers, as well.

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This Electra lives up to its name – it is 225 inches long, from bumper to bumper. Its elegant design features make sure that nary an inch is wasted.

garage,”Adlai says. His so-called garage is home to more than 20 of the most interesting and eclectic vehicles to be found anywhere. We’ve previously written about two others in his collection, and more of them are calling our name.

Among the longest running names in Buick’s history, the Electra lasted six generations, with the lineup coming to an end in the 1990 model year after its introduction as a full-size luxury car in 1959.

The pedigree behind the Electra name is a story with Texas roots. Harlow Curtice, former president of Buick and later president of General Motors, named the luxury version of the Buick line after his sister-in-law, Electra Waggoner Biggs.

A Texas-born heiress, socialite and sculptor, Ms.Biggs became widely-known as owner of the historic Waggoner Ranch located west of Wichita Falls – notable for being the largest ranch under one fence in the United States. The land produced crops, beef cattle, horses and oil.

Having studied sculpture in New York and the Sorbonne in Paris, she also became recognized for her sculptures of Will Rogers, Dwight Eisenhower, Harry Truman, Bob Hope, Sid Richardson, Knute Rockne and others. In addition to the Buick having her name, the Lockheed L-188 Electra adds a turboprop aircraft to her fame.

Her final resting place is in the West Hill Cemetery in Sherman.

So, if you happen to encounter Adlai touring around the area in this 18-foot, 8-inches-long Granada Red Buick Electra 225, you’ll not only salute its beauty, but some Texas heritage, as well.

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UTA TODAY

At the FOREFRONT To meet workforce demand, UTA launches the state’s only Master of Public Health degree concentrating in urban health

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he University of Texas at Arlington’s College of Nursing and Health Innovation recently created a Master of Public Health degree with an urban health focus, making UTA the only university in Texas and one of a few in the United States to offer this concentration.

The MPH concentration in urban health prepares students to address the complex public health issues facing urban communities and the health inequities among various racial, ethnic and socioeconomic groups, according to Erin Carlson, associate professor of public health and director of the college’s graduate public health programs.

Public health, a broad field that includes health management and policy, epidemiology, community health and environmental health, is one of the nation’s fastest-growing professions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects there will be 250,000 openings for public health professionals by next year.

“Graduates will be equipped to advocate for policies to address health needs in urban communities, as well as apply skills to conduct health needs assessments, program implementation and program evaluation,” Carlson says.

The coursework covers a variety of topics and skills critical to the Image: UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation promotion of health in urban areas, including community health assessment, program evaluation and social justice. The student-centered, practice-focused program is designed to offer flexibility to working students. Courses within the urban health concentration are held both online and in the classroom. A cohort of 10 part- and full-time students make up the inaugural class this fall.

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“We anticipate considerable growth in the future but at a rate that does not compromise the quality of education we provide,” Carlson says. “We have degree plans for those who want to graduate in two, three or four years. We are currently the only program in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex that allows students the opportunity to work full-time during the day and complete their MPH degree taking on-campus or hybrid classes at night.”

The college hopes to attract three kinds of students: • Students with bachelor’s degrees who are interested in advancing their careers in the area of public health • Working professionals in the DFW area who would like to further their career opportunities by obtaining graduate degrees in public health • Current UTA graduate students who may be interested in adding a public health perspective to their education In developing the MPH program, UTA officials talked extensively to local public health leaders about the kinds of skills they seek in their employees.

“We reviewed state and national data from public health employers,” says David Keller, associate dean of the college and chair of the Department of Kinesiology, which includes public health.

“From that information, we created a program that provides students practicebased skill sets that will apply directly to careers in the public health setting.

We want DFW public health employers to be as impressed with what our graduates can do as they are with what they know.”

This rising need for public health workers spurred UTA to launch an undergraduate public health degree and a postgraduate certificate in fall 2017. Both the bachelor’s degree and postgraduate certificate programs have attracted hundreds of students.

“Having a graduate public health program further bolsters one of the University’s strategic plan pillars of advancing health and the human condition,” says Elizabeth Merwin, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Innovation.

Students interested in learning more about the program can visit uta.edu/php-lib/machform/view.php?id=5496.

This fall, the UTA esports team, which features 15 players and newly appointed coach Drew Boehm, makes its varsity debut.

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UTA adds a new program to its varsity lineup: ESPORTS The newest varsity sport at the University of Texas requires its participants to think inside the box – literally. As of this fall, varsity esports – competitive and organized video gaming – has arrived at The University of Texas at Arlington.

The varsity-level program began this semester with a team of 15 players and newly appointed coach Drew Boehm, who heads up the esports division of Campus Recreation.

“We want our UTA team to be well-rounded students, just like what you see in traditional sports programs,” Boehm says. “We want them to learn from mistakes and the team to become a well-oiled machine. There’s a lot to do, and I’m excited about that.”

Before coming to UTA, Boehm helped develop a competitive esports organization at Texas Christian University and served as the esports director and head coach for the University of Saint Mary in Leavenworth, Kan. The UTA team will compete in Overwatch, League of Legends and Rocket League – all team-based multiplayer video games – during its inaugural season. The first major competitive event, the Battle4Texas, took place last month. Sixteen teams from across the state battled in the first-ever collegiate tournament hosted by UTA at Esports Stadium Arlington, where the UTA team also currently practices. Teams played Overwatch and competed for a share of a $10,000 scholarship.

“The Battle4Texas is the first of many events for our program,” says Chris Muller, associate director of Campus Recreation. “UTA is excited to get the varsity esports program up and running.”

Esports is not entirely new to UTA, where a student organization was founded in 2011.

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CONVERSATION

Q&A International specialist Kenneth Haynes talks about Arlington’s trade potential

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enneth Haynes, a Senior International Trade Specialist who works closely with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce on trade matters that affect the community, has been with the U.S. Department of Commerce for the past 28 years. This month, he talks about Arlington’s growing impact on the world market.

Arlington Today: In a nutshell, what does your job entail?

Kenneth Haynes: With direct access to U.S. Embassies and Consulates across the globe, my day-to-day activities include providing topnotch international business solutions, as well as advocating for the interest of U.S. businesses abroad. We work to promote U.S. goods and service overseas while protecting your business interests. Under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Commerce, you will find the U.S. Commercial Service/International Trade Administration. Our goal is to help U.S. companies export their products and services via customized solutions to assist your business enterprise and succeed in Kenneth Haynes markets worldwide. U.S. Commercial Service International Trade Specialists are in more than 100 U.S. cities and in more than 70 countries world-wide.

Our office can also provide resources for export finance through the Small Business administration and the Export-Import Bank. We seek to be the best source of customized solutions for the area businesses to compete and win in the global marketplace.

Secretary of Commerce. As we fast forward, the relationship has only grown and matured under the leadership of the current President and CEO Mr. Michael Jacobson. With the Arlington Chamber serving as one of the pillars of the city, having the opportunity to partner with such a dynamic group of business professionals has only made my job easier.

The partnership between the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Arlington Chamber of Commerce brings together a unique working relationship of private-public teamwork that will reward the business community of Arlington and the United States as a whole. Also taking into account, the Arlington Chamber of Commerce provides work space for the Small Business Development Center (SBDC). That partnership provides my office with another direct encounter to be of assistance to the Arlington business community.

AT: What are some of the specific tasks you perform on a regular basis?

KH: Depending on the day, I can find myself involved with assisting a U.S. company with locating a distributor/sales agent in a foreign country to working with my overseas colleagues to perform a background check on a foreign company. I can spend my day doing market research or hosting a series of conference calls with a U.S. company and my colleagues within a U.S. Embassy. I will spend my day or week attending foreign/ domestic tradeshows or speaking with industry groups/associations/chambers of commerce about the assistance we provide to U.S. companies.

AT: What previous positions did you hold that helped prepare you for your current role?

KH: I served as the National Team Leader for the U.S. Department of Commerce Global Diversity Initiative. This initiative was implemented by former Secretary of Commerce, Ron Brown, to assist minority and women owned companies to become more successful in the international market place. Prior to arriving in Texas, I was posted in Oklahoma and Mississippi.

AT: What is your take on the region’s current status as an economic center, and where do you see it going?

KH: As a resident of Arlington, I am truly excited about all of the opportunities that the city and the city’s leadership has provided. As someone who works with a number of Arlingtonbased companies and partner groups, I am once again truly excited about all of the opportunities that the city and the city’s leadership is providing. With the city championing economic development and global expansion I see continued “green shoots.” The City of Arlington hosts five major industries of prosperity: Aerospace, Automotive, Business Services, Medical Devices and Industrial Machinery. These industries allow companies to develop/grow locally and sell globally. As you know, Money Magazine recognized Arlington, Texas, as the “Best Big City in the South.” That type of recognition doesn’t happen by accident. It takes quality city leadership and most importantly outstanding diverse companies and citizens. I agree with our Mayor, Jeff Williams … Arlington is the American Dream City!

AT: How are you involved with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce?

KH: We currently have a Memorandum of Understanding in place with the Arlington Chamber of Commerce that provides our office with an excellent opportunity to be engaged with the Arlington business community. This relationship dates as far back as 2005 with then Arlington Chamber President and CEO, Mr. David Sampson. Mr. Sampson later joined the U.S. Department of Commerce as the Deputy

AT: What do you love most about your job/career?

KH: Assisting a small/medium sized company reach their global business goals. Having the opportunity to witness a company take its first steps onto the international trade stage or receive that first international sale due to the assistance provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce and my overseas colleagues provides me with a sense of fulfillment and patriotism to the country.

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This home in the Loch N Green neighborhood in North Arlington was owned by Texas Rangers Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan.

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This former home of Texas Rangers Hall of Fame pitcher Nolan Ryan is a sight to behold

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eal estate agent Carolyn Casselberry, who is listing the home featured on this and the ensuing pages, will likely pique the interest of prospective buyers the moment she shares this “bullet point” with them: “It was formerly the home of Nolan Ryan,” Casselberry says.

Yes, she’s talking about THE Nolan Ryan, Texas Rangers legend and baseball Hall of Famer. But, just in case those prospective buyers aren’t into The Great Game, Casselberry can play some hardball by also noting these pertinent facts about the dwelling in the Loch N Green neighborhood: It anchors a 3.9-acre lot and covers 4,024 square feet, with four bedrooms, 3.5 baths and more than a little stately elegance.

Currently, Thad and Michelle Pittman reside in the North Arlington home, which is a few miles west of both Globe Life Park and Field (hence, part of

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Every room – in fact, every facet – of this stately home was crafted to ensure its owners and guests would be quite comfortable.

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Besides being designed for maximum comfort, each of the bedrooms in this home affords great views to various outdoor areas. Here, also, are a couple of views of the beautiful Master bathroom.

its appeal to Ryan). Since 1997, Thad, a real estate broker, and Michelle, a former IBM Software developer, have shared the dwelling with son Payne, 26, a 2016 University of Texas at Arlington grad, and daughter Paxton, 22, a student at Texas Christian University.

Thad admits the notion of living in the former home of a Hall of Fame Ranger helped draw the Pittmans to the house over two decades ago. “We also liked that the home is located on a quiet cul de sac with minimal traffic,” he says. “And we were drawn to the open floorplan with spacious bedrooms.”

Loch N Green is a relatively new part of the renowned Interlochen neighborhood and features 32 homes mainly within three courts.

Interlochen is famous for its Christmas lights events, but Thad says he and his family are particularly partial to the development’s beautiful canals, walking and biking trails and picturesque park.

With that setting noted, what’s inside the home holds ample appeal, as well. Thad

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This home has an amenity-laden backyard that features a patio for gathering with family and friends, a spacious pool and a spa.

says he and Michelle especially love the floorplan – lots of open space for crafting rooms that can easily breathe – and the large backyard with a diving pool and spa.

Over time, the Pittmans have enhanced their home with a variety of personal touches.

“We have updated all the bathrooms, the kitchen and we expanded the utility room, incorporating granite countertops, travertine backslashes, new sinks and faucets,” Thad says.

“We’ve also repainted and added wood floors and stamped concrete. We updated the pool tile and refinished it with pebble tech.”

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Those enhancements to an already stellar structure have given Thad and Michelle an ideal place for entertaining family and friends, both in the open spaces indoors and in the backyard, with the patio, pool and spa.

“We’ll definitely miss our large, very private backyard pool and hot tub spa,” Thad says.

As noted at the top of this story, the home is on the market and is listed by Casselberry, who is part of the Ebby Halliday “More” group of real estate agents. To find out more about the home, call her at 817-654-3737 or visit her at ebby.com/agents_offices/ find_agent/info/carolyncasselberry.

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NEWSMAKERS

SEIZING the moment Former Greene Scholars Sue Alice Sauthoff and Ryan Stewart are making a difference in their respective communities • By Karen Gavis

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hile a Lamar High School student, Sue Alice Sauthoff was encouraged to apply for a scholarship she knew little about other than its namesake. Richard Greene had been mayor of Arlington for nearly as long as she could remember.

Sauthoff knew she wanted to devote her future to serving others through community development, she says, which was a key purpose of the internship that accompanied the $10,000 scholarship.

“I was considering a career in public service or international relief, which was a good fit for the program,” she says. “I also was very teachable and hungry for the opportunity to learn from community leaders and mentors with a wealth of knowledge and experience.”

There wasn’t an abundance of internships available for high schoolers 20 years ago, Sauthoff recalls, adding that she felt fairly confident until walking into a top-floor executive boardroom for an interview where about a dozen people sat, including Richard and Sylvia Greene, Tom Schieffer, then president of the Texas Rangers baseball team, Arlington’s city manager, the head of the Chamber of Commerce and others.

“It was scary, if I’m being honest,” she says.

Sauthoff has interviewed many times since then, but she says because of that single, “amazing experience,” she’s never felt intimidated again.

These days, she lives in Boone, N.C., with her husband of 16 years, Matt, and their two daughters. She works for an international relief organization called Samaritan’s Purse with Operation Christmas Child, which mobilizes volunteers across the United States to fill shoe boxes with things to help build up communities and that go hand-in-hand with larger relief efforts.

“I lead a team that develops all the training and does the leadership and development for our volunteer base of about 10,000 people,” she says.

Sauthoff recalls that as a first-year Richard Greene scholarship recipient, she had rotated between several City locations including River Legacy, the Chamber of Commerce, Mission Arlington and the Arlington Independent School District. The final six weeks of year was spent with Greene and Schieffer at the ballpark learning lessons in leadership. The entire experience opened her eyes to future career paths, allowed her to see the

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inner workings of government and nongovernmental organizations that serve the community, and taught her “how to lead with heart and integrity but with clear strategy for accomplishing the organizations goals.”

“Being part of the program really opened my eyes to the impact that one person can make on their community,” she says.

Ryan Stewart, another first-year Greene scholarship recipient, describes the opportunity to get to work sideby-side with various city leaders as “a dream come true for a high school student.”

Stewart, who attended Martin High School, says the scholarship was competitive with a strong group of applicants who were Photo courtesy of Sue Alice Sauthoff equally smart and deserving.

Stewart went on to attend Stanford and now serves as the Secretary of Education for the state of New Mexico. He and his wife, Gretchen, have been married for 11 years and have a 9-year-old son, Miles.

An important takeaway from the scholarship, Stewart says, was that the opportunity enabled him to forge friendships with other scholars, as well as the Greenes, Schieffer and people like Arlington’s current mayor, Jeff Williams, who has also been his mentor.

“The fact that they’ve sustained [the scholarship] for this long and changed the lives of so many Arlington students is just such a testament for the vision they have for the city and their continued support of building future leaders,” he says.

Stewart and Sauthoff both try to return to Arlington with their families a few times each year. ”We go to the Texas Rangers games and get to do all the fun things I got to do as a kid,” Stewart says.

“BEING a part of the program really opened my eyes to the impact that one person can make on their community.”

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HERE COMES THE BRIDE

My wedding – my story Brenda Cureton Smith shares her thoughts about her Oct. 12 wedding to Malcolm Hunt – and about the life that will ensue

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t 6 p.m. on Oct. 12, Brenda Cureton Smith, owner of Great Skin Spa & Facial Club, will marry Malcolm Hunt, a manufacturing production manager, at Ruthe Jackson Center in Grand Prairie. As she prepares for the big day, Brenda talks about how she and Malcolm met and got to know one another, about the wedding and about the joys of a marriage that takes place between people closing in on their senior years.

A courtship begins ... Malcolm and I met on a dating site from a well thought out and thorough profile of what we were looking for in a mate. We were very specific about our personalities, goals, likes, and how we view life, love, relationships, partnerships and what we wanted for the future. I listed a series of pictures that showed the different sides of my personality, which included one with my sister and I with my eyes crossed (Gotta have humor, right?). We are both Christians and want to attract such. It was two months before we met in person. We met at a time that I experienced great loss. After caring for my mom long-distance, who was stricken with Dementia, she passed away. We were very close; I spent so much time healing, praying and learning to live

Brenda Cureton Smith and Malcolm Hunt will be married on Oct. 12 at Ruthe Jackson Center in Grand Prairie. As Brenda notes here, it will be quite an occasion.

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life again, so I was mentally physically and spiritually prepared to think with my head vs my heart. When Malcolm and I did meet, which was on Christmas Day, we both knew that there was a strong possibility that our encounter wasn’t the type you hear about from some reported dating site experiences. Our first date was spent at my sister’s house on Christmas, among family, so that I could see his behavior among family, which is something very important to me. That date followed much time chatting, casual dinners and even taking Malcolm out of his element – Malcolm is a healthy eater and not a big “going out to eat kind of guy,” so we went to a pizza restaurant. However, the date that most impressed me and him (funny) was New years Eve! We had planned to go out and see the fireworks and hoopla, and I was wiped out – I own and run a retail business (Great Skin), and the day drained me of my energy.

So we were sitting talking, and I fell asleep right there on the couch before our date and woke up after midnight only to discover he just held me and let me sleep and gave me a kind, warm smile and said, “do you feel better? You were so tired!” I knew then that he understood me, where I was in life, and he had proven that the big muscular arms he had – I asked him early on “Are they Safe” – were, in fact, safe.

The next phase ... Malcolm and I spent an incredible amount of time communicating, really communicating, and we got to know each other very well – values, family, upbringing, how we view the world, ourselves, dreams and aspirations. We are both realists – very hard workers, come from big families, have earned everything we have and are both givers – as well as caregivers of others. We had both accepted that it’s time to live, love and laugh a bit! However, we also understand, as a couple that’s at a non-traditional marriage age, that the decision you make to connect your life with another is an important one, and we took all into consideration as we decided to do life together, and it’s been so fun. I meet so many women in my daily work or life in general who have been married for many years and I’ve learned from them – in terms of what makes for a happy marriage and partnership. One commonality is they say it takes communication, respect, having fun and respect. I’ve also met so many women in my practice that

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married at a later age in life, and they are having big fun, loving well and experiencing the second half of life with a partner! So even with some of the scary stories we hear about dating sites, there can be some good outcomes – of course, that means doing your due diligence and preparing to date, meet, marry (if that is what one wants). Being single can also be very rewarding and fun when you learn to love and embrace yourself and find enjoyment in everything you do.

with a company that provides entertainment to please the masses – Next Level Entertainment with DJ Leonardo. They get everyone up dancing with light, smoke and sparkler shows. The evening will conclude with their bubble machine, sparklers and a 1936 vintage car from Blue Diamond Limousines.

The wedding party ... Our wedding party is huge! It’s reflective of our family size on both sides. The Matron of Honor is Chemika Jackson, and the Best Man is Dymond Williams. We’ll have eight bridesmaids and eight groomsmen. We plan to have over 200 people attending.

Preparing for the wedding ... We are so excited about preparing for our wedding. Neither of us attended prom or had big weddings, so our wedding is going to make up for all that we missed. Our When she and Malcolm exchange vows ... We are so excited theme is the “Royal Wedding of Malcolm & Brenda.” However, about being pronounced Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Hunt, and we are there are some challenges to planning such a wedding in terms planning to celebrate greatly and live the rest of our lives, living, of selecting gowns, venues, etc. that wouldn’t mirror weddings of loving and laughing! traditional-age brides or grooms. We worked with experts in the field of wedding readiness like Terry Costa, who picked the most Honeymoon plans ... We are going on a nice long cruise after our gorgeous, nostalgic gown fit for a princess, but could be worn by a wedding to wind down and relax.

59-year-old and still look fabulous. We are using a wedding dress alterations company, Altered for the Altar, as well as Cake-aholics, European Floral Designer, Weddings & Creations, and Dress Up, where they offer an amazing selection of bridesmaid and bridal party wear without breaking the bank. We do appreciate what Arlington and Grand Prairie has to offer and Ruthe Jackson Center (Grand Prairie): Cheryl Alwood, GM found the most fitting venue for an outdoor garden Terry Costa (Dallas): Dress wedding and reception area and ballroom for the Dress Up (Grand Prairie): Bridal Party Wear dinner and dance.

Hair Stylist: Hair Designs by Sabastiana (Dallas, Trinity Groves) Makeup: Marcus Valdez Artistry (Dallas) About the venue ... The Ruthe Jackson Center is Makeup: Make up by Tavia (Dallas, Trinity Groves) named after a noted community organizer and Next Level Entertainment DJ Leonardo former Grand Prairie city councilperson and is a Weddings & Designs (Floral Designer) beautiful venue with old Southern Texas Charm Santos Paris Photography (Dallas) that is run beautifully. It has a gorgeous outdoor Alonzo Waller (Video Production) garden area for the wedding, a beautiful and huge Cake-a-Holics (Arlington) ballroom with chandeliers and amazing space for Wedding Coordination: Viliant Weddings guests to enjoy. It is managed by Chery Allwood, Blue Diamond Limousines (Ft. Worth) Altered for the Alter (Dallas) an experienced designer/wedding planner who Piano by Drew (Arlington) helped us plan an incredible wedding. Our wedding reception will feature a love affair ball after dinner

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TRAVEL

1. Pretend you’re not in Texas anymore when you stay at the waterfront Mokara Hotel & Spa along San Antonio’s scenic and historic River Walk. Mokara offers a pristine retreat from society, complete with a 17,000-square-foot spa and abundant privacy.

At the Mokara, you can opt for a river view room and bask in the calming sights while you soak in your private whirlpool tub on your secluded, private balcony with your sweetheart. For more of a city skyline, you can head up to the hotel’s rooftop pool to swim among the skyscrapers of San Antonio.

2. Lajitas Golf Resort is any golf lover’s dream come true, as it has been voted the No. 1 Course in Texas and the No. 1 Most Beautiful Course in Texas. There’s not much else you can ask for at a golf resort.

Oh wait … yes there is. Travel back in time in an Old-Westernthemed room with refined amenities for the New-Western world at Lajitas during your stay. Zip line through the Lajitas own canyon.

Go horseback riding, biking, on an ATV tour, or rafting with your sweetheart. And when you’re looking to wind down, escape to Lajitas’ desert oasis, the Agave Spa.

World.” You can soak up the privacy of your own cedar-wood cabin, join the other guests in the Cowboy Lounge for games, TV, a bar, and an open fireplace, or lounge out by the ranch’s pristine pool.

When you’re feeling more adventurous, the 5,400 Hill Country State Park is just right across the street from West 1077 for you to get out in nature and explore.

5. Sneak away from the city life to The Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, a historically elegant Four-Star mansion estate.

Originally home to a cotton baron, this boutique mansion has hosted elite guests such as President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Tennessee Williams.

Now converted into a hotel, today the Rosewood features a design of upscale classic, incorporating local art and fully-equipped private suites for guests.

6. When you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily

Diamond resort. This property recently underwent a multi-million dollar transformation to bring its guests the utmost elegance and class.

Bring your sweetie on this weekend getaway for a luxurious excuse to rekindle the romance. In your private cabana on the exclusively adult infinity pool at La Cantera, you two can snuggle up with a glass of wine as you bronze under the Southern sun. Cool off with handcrafted signature cocktails and gourmet fare at the hotel’s multiple restaurants.

life, you can escape to your childhood dreams made reality at the Lofthaven Treehouses. Perched high in ancient cypress trees, this unique lodging gives couples the majestic hideaway they’ve been wanting. The nearby waterfall and creek soothe you into relaxation, while the vast array of birds awaken you in the mornings at the Lofthaven. The wrap-around porches give you the first-row seating to nature in action as you sip your coffee to start the day or unwind with the sunset.

For lovers seeking a great adventure, the Lofthaven offers the “Romantic” Package, inclusive with a night in the treehouses, ziplining for two through the forest, wine tasting for two at the nearby vineyard and dinner for two at the local steakhouse.

4. Soothe your soul at West 1077 Guest Ranch in the Southern

7. Relax with your sweetheart at The Cabins of Angel Springs,

Texas town of Bandera, dubbed the “Cowboy Capital of the

which are tucked into Central Texas, right outside Austin. In their own private cottage, couples can retreat at Angel Springs for the true rustic tranquility of Southern living.

Stroll through the scenic blue wildflower fields surrounding Angel Springs and soar through the big, open Texan skies in a hot air balloon at Angel Springs.

3. Fulfill your refined desire at La Cantera, San Antonio’s AAA Four

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GETAWAYS The Crazy Tourist gives a big ‘thumb’s up to these treasures, all located in Texas

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8. Recharge with your loved one in Texas’s Hill Country. At Camp Lucy in Dripping Springs, you’ll relax on the breathtakingly idyllic ranch that is so picturesque it has been named the Hill Country’s premier wedding venue.

Nestled perfectly among the region’s breweries, wineries and rolling hills, Camp Lucy provides guests with the breath of fresh air that everyone needs after a long week. Dripping Springs, along with its neighbors throughout the Austin region, has become a distillery mecca, with tasting rooms and even an apple cidery and olive orchards just steps away from Camp Lucy.

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PICTURE-PERFECT MOMENTS

SCENE Snapshots from Eddy Peach benefit concert, from the Downtown Arlington Management Corporation “Come Together” meeting and from the recent Timeless Concerts event Photos: Spencer

The Eddy Peach benefit concert took place last month at Arlington Music Hall.

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Tracy Winkles, Kathi Dailey, Debbie Jensen, Debbie Peach and Carol Wilson

Scott Peach, Debbie Peach, Addy Peach and Shawn Peach

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Musician Robynn Shayne performed at the Eddy Peach benefit concert.

Patti Diou won the Dream Builder Award at the DAMC event.

Mission Arlington Executive Director Tillie Burgin was honored at the DAMC event.

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Author Julie Kibler does a nice job telling a touching story – and recapturing history.

In Kibler’s novel, after college librarian Cate Sutton stumbles upon the burial grounds of the property where the Berachah home, founded by the Rev. J.T. Upchurch and his wife, Maggie Mae, was formerly located, she begins to sift through the university library archives and uncovers the hidden histories of two of the women who had been given sanctuary there. The small cemetery’s gravestones also hold some secrets.

Sutton’s reclusive life, occasional outings and research alternate with the lives of Mattie McBride and Lizzie Bates, two women who had lived at the home more than a century ago. At times, the back and forth can be somewhat of a challenge. However, the 379-pages filled with unexpected plot twists deliver a jolting effect that swiftly rivets the reader back on track and gluttonous for more.

When McBride and Bates came to the home, at separate times, life for them had been harsh and unforgiving, yet the friendship they forge, like the women themselves, proves to be remarkably resilient.

Throughout the book, the author expertly explores the various scenarios that led the women to ruin as well as their ability to lend a hand to try and help others while clinging to hope themselves.

“Hot tears dampened the bodice of Lizzie’s dress, already scented with grief,” reads the end of one passage.

At the turn-of-the-20th century, opportunities were limited for women, especially for impoverished and unwed mothers. However, the Berachah Home, which operated until 1935, offered a glimmer of hope n her latest book, “Home for Erring and Outcast Girls,” local to those that came there without separating children from their mothers. author Julie Kibler weaves a fictional story based on historical “When Lizzie Bates and Mattie McBride meet there – one sick and facts and the time-worn threads of friendship. abused, but desperately clinging to her young daughter, the other jilted The Berachah Industrial Home by the beau who fathered for the Protection and Redemption her ailing son – they form a of Erring Girls, which was built friendship that will see them in 1903 at the edge of Arlington, through unbearable loss, offered an in-demand but rare heartbreak, difficult choices, refuge for several thousand women and ultimately, diverging Arlington-rooted novel weaves history who passed through its doors. paths,” says Amazon’s website.

Published journal entries from “A century later, pulled by with a moving story • By Karen Gavis the era provide glimpses of what an indescribable connection, life was like before and after what Cate discovers about their for many of the homeless, unwed mothers and prostitutes who stories leads her to confront her own heartbreaking past, and to reclaim arrived there sometimes addicted to drugs. In addition, archived the life she thought she’d let go forever.” photographs from the University of Texas at Arlington special “Home for Erring and Outcast Girls” is Kibler’s second book. Her collections portray demure ladies wearing pressed dresses, bleached debut novel is titled “Calling Me Home.” Before moving to Fort Worth, lily white, and smiles that mask lifetimes of hidden heartache. the author lived in Arlington for 25 years.

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RECREATION

Disc golf tourney set at Veterans Park T

he 29th Veterans Park Open, hosted by the Professional Disc Golf Association, is set for Oct. 25-27 at Veterans Park (3600 W. Arkansas Lane).

The event will feature some of the premier players in the PDGA, which is a membership-based organization boasting more than 120,000 lifetime members across 54 countries. The PDGA is also the governing body for the sport and sanctions competitive events for players of every skill level. There are more than 8,000 disc golf courses worldwide.

Disc golf is played much like conventional golf. Instead of a ball and clubs, though, players use a flying disc or Photos: dgcoursereview.com Frisbee®. The sport was formalized in the 1970s and shares with golf the object of completing each hole in the fewest strokes (or, in the case of disc golf, fewest throws).

A golf disc is thrown from a tee area to a target, which is the “hole.” The hole can be one of a number of disc golf targets; the most common is an elevated metal basket. As a player progresses down the fairway, he or she must make each consecutive throw from the spot where the previous throw landed. The trees, shrubs and terrain changes located in and around the fairways provide challenging obstacles for the golfer. Finally, the “putt” lands in the basket and the hole is completed.

The Veterans Park Disc Golf Course features 18 holes with concrete tees and a rolling terrain that serves as a picturesque and challenging setting for players. It is 6,251 feet long with seven holes under 300 feet and four holes over 400 feet. The other holes are from 300-400 feet. For more: pdga.com/tour/event/39155.

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SCENE Snapshots from the St. Joseph Catholic School’s First Responder breakfast and from the 9/11remembrance ceremony held at Texas Live!

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Lt. Kelly Velder with Gabriel Perez, Angelica Castaneda, Ollie Ikem, Breck Hilger and Vivienne Halliburton

Gabriel Perez and Kachik Ikem pose with Sgt. Karen Martin and Mayor Jeff Williams

Beatrice Archer and Sara Doskocil pose with Officer Juan Henriquez, Sgt. Michael Chitty, Officer Doug Glotfelty and Officer Jose Hernandez

School and city dignitaries joined to thank first responders for their important work during the St. Joseph school event.

Connor Murphy has a chat with Officer Doug Glotfelty.

Jacob Martinez, Victoria Lam, Dyllan Le and Emma Paschall man one of the serving lines for the first responders.

AISD Trustee Aaron Reich and WWII Marine Veteran Don Graves at the 9/11 ceremony

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breast cancer awareness: How Medical city arlington addresses this personal issue

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s October has been designated “Breast Cancer Month,” this is an excellent time to focus on this important, personal issue that affects practically every family in some manner.

Breast tumors, both cancerous and non-cancerous, are among the most serious health problems women face today. Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, as you learn new terminology and determine the best treatment plan for you.

The Medical City of Arlington Breast Health Program was created to make breast health a top priority for the hospitals patients and prospective patients. Through the hospital’s partnership with Sarah Cannon, the global cancer institute of HCA, Medical City Arlington offers integrated breast cancer services with convenient access to advanced therapies for those facing breast cancer in our community.

The program’s team of experts work together with Sarah Cannon’s global network of cancer leaders to bring you the best care from diagnosis through survivorship. Located at 3301 Matlock Road, the Breast Care Center centralizes all services, treatment programs and technology in one convenient location for your care.

A multidisciplinary team of specialists in medical, surgical and radiation oncology, plastic surgery, breast imaging, pathology, genetic counseling and physical medicine work together to consider several factors in determining the best treatment plan for each patient, including stage of the cancer, family history and past medical history. Working together with nurse navigators, oncology nurses and social workers, the team looks for the right treatment at the right time for you.

For more: medicalcityarlington.com/service/ breast-health-program.

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how to join Samaritan’s purse’s operation christmas child team

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number of local churches and individuals annually take part in the Samaritan’s Purse Operation Christmas Child project, which encourages participants to fill shoeboxes with a small toys, hygiene items and school supplies, and then the boxes are shipped to needy children throughout the world as a Christmas present.

If you would like to be a part of this altruistic effort, visit samaritanspurse.org

BSW Arlington to sponsor gala

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aylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington will sponsor Faith In Practice’s 25th anniversary gala on Oct. 18 at the Hilton Americas-Houston.

Faith in Practice is a national nonprofit serving the poor of Guatemala through integrated medical missions. Baylor (BSW Arlington) has long been a significant contributor to Faith In Practice, donating supplies and medicines. For more: faithinpractice.org.

Little Black Dress Initiative How the Junior League of Arlington aims to promote domestic abuse awareness

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he Junior League of Arlington will host The Little Black Dress Initiative from Oct. 21-25. LBDI is a week-long domestic abuse awareness campaign and fundraiser held in October (domestic violence awareness month), during which Junior League of Arlington members step into the shoes – or rather, the dress – of a person leaving an abusive situation by wearing the same little black dress for five days in a row.

“This will be our fourth annual LBDI, and my goal is to grow our platform and spread the word as far as we can so that people know what we’re doing and why we’re doing it,” says Junior League of Arlington spokesperson Allison Pickett. “The first objective of the LBDI is to raise awareness of domestic abuse – one in three women and one in six men in Tarrant County will experience domestic abuse in their lives.

Domestic abuse is so much more than bruises, and we aim to raise awareness of the different ways domestic abuse is perpetrated.”

Pickett says the Junior League of Arlington also works to raise awareness of the resources available in the community for people and families affected by domestic abuse. The second objective of the LBDI is to raise money to support JLA’s annual fund and its abuse prevention platform.

“We have traditionally relied on our members’ personal social media campaigns to get out the word and garner support,” Pickett says. “My goal is to expand our reach so that we touch as many people as we can. I want everyone affected by abuse in Arlington to know that they are not alone, that they have support, and they have resources and people who can help.”

For more: jlarlington.org.

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umpkin Nights, set for Oct. 10-Nov. 3, will transform Howell Farms (4016 W. Division St.) into enchanted worlds with dazzling, multi-sensory Halloween displays and seven Pumpkin Lands created with more than 3,000 artistically hand-carved real and synthetic pumpkins.

Each Pumpkin Land has a festive spirit and a land guardian that will guide “Heroes” through a magical quest of enchanting lands as they discover and preserve the spirit of Halloween. Heroes will start their journey by walking through the Pumpkin Passage, a pumpkin tunnel with 600 hand carved jack-o-lanterns before

embarking on their quest to discover seven immersive Pumpkin Lands. Featured themed lands include Forbidden Pumpkin City, Monster Mash, Great Pumpkin Hall, Maravilla Lane, Pumpkin Pirate Cove, Pumpkin Reef, Enchanted Pumpkin Forest and the festival area – Pumpkin Central.

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Café Sicilia cafesicilia.com 7221 Matlock Road • 817-419-2800 Gino’s East ginoseast.com/arlington 1350 E. Copeland Road • 817-200-6834

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HOT SPOTS

MY KIND OF PLACE If you haven’t checked out the Tipsy Oak on E. Front Street, you need to • By Sara Pintilie

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y friend was running late.

So I sat on the bench outside The Tipsy Oak Ice House and waited. As I waited for her, I noticed that even as I looked at the construction site across Front Street I found it calming. A quiet place in the middle of Arlington.

I watched as the eatery filled inside with groups of people and people found places to gather outside in the appealing patio area with a small, live music stage.

It felt comfortable to be there, like Tipsy Oak has been part of Arlington’s backbone for decades – not just one year.

The Tipsy Oak opened in 2018 and gave Arlington a hangout place that felt more like someone’s backyard than a dive bar.

As I waited for my friend to arrive, I saw a business meeting, a large gathering of close friends/possible family, a group of millennials rushing to make happy hour and enough jovial dinner parties of all ages filling the The Tipsy Oak is a great place for unions of all sorts – and the food Tipsy Oak. and drink lineup will have you I couldn’t wait to wanting to come back for more. get a cocktail and enjoy the ambiance that existed outside of the view from my bench.

My friend arrived and we sat outside. We had a bit of a rocky start (a couple of large parties were seated before us and we got lost in the shuffle), but it turned out to be what I imagined – a casual, comfortable and cool place to spend with friends. We even had another friend join us. It reminded me of family bbqs during the Texas evenings with great food.

We tried poutine for the first time ever and loved that confusing combination of fries, brown gravy, cheese and cheese curds. And the smoke gouda queso? I could have eaten an alarming amount of that. The place has specials brightly

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scrawled on a blackboard, and some of them – hello, Monte Cristo – have enticed me to plan a repeat visit.

The bar menu is stocked full of local beer and liquor, and Tipsy Oak has some signature cocktails. The Blueberry Lemonade cocktail is fantastic, made with fresh blueberries and blueberry vodka. The Patio Club Special is also a fun vodka and rum drink.

But man, want a local beer? This is a place to get it. They have about 25 local beers available, and some of them from microbrewers from North Texas. And a few from the brewery down the street – Legal Draft Beer Company.

Local music plays in the patio area frequently, so even if you are not in the mood for gravy fries, you can pop by Tipsy Oak after exploring the reinvention of E. Front Street.

Front Street is the future of Arlington.

With all the new ways to spend an evening just down the street from each other, this slice of downtown has become a great meetup spot of any type of Photo: TheTipsy Oak group.

You can throw axes, drink from tiki cups, taste fresh beer, eat tacos and rent a desk – all without having to drive a car.

But before doing that, take a moment to enjoy the Texas sunset with a cold beer at The Tipsy Oak.

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.

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THEATER: The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas When: Oct. 1-13 Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday Notes: This happy-go-lucky view of smalltown vice and statewide political side-stepping recounts the good times and the demise of the Chicken Ranch, known since the 1850s as one of the better pleasure palaces in all of Texas.

For more: theatrearlington.org

MUSIC: Concerts at Levitt Pavilion Arlington When: Oct. 5-13 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show times: See below Notes: The fall schedule at Levitt Pavilion Arlington will feature the following performers/ events: Kody West (8 p.m. on Oct. 11), Albert Zamora (8 p.m. on Oct. 12) and The Dirty River Boys (8 p.m. on Oct. 13).

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MUSIC: Concerts at Texas Live!

When: Oct. 5-31 Where: Texas Live!

Show times: See below Notes: This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: Back in Black, (7 p.m. on Oct. 5 at Live! Arena), Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Chris Janson (8 p.m. on Oct. 5 at Arlington Backyard), Bradley Banning (6 p.m. on Oct. 7, 6 p.m. on Oct. 14, 6 p.m. on Oct. 21 and 6 p.m. on Oct. 28 at Troy’s), Keith Mitchell (6 p.m. on Oct. 8, 6 p.m. on Oct. 15, 6 p.m. on Oct. 22 and 6 p.m. on Oct. 28 at Troy’s), KatsüK (7 p.m. on Oct. 10 at Troy’s), The Gibbonses (9 p.m. on Oct. 11 at Troy’s), Vegas Stars (9:30 p.m. on Oct. 11 at Live! Arena), Legacy 4 (9 76

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p.m. on Oct. 19 at Troy’s), The Coppertones Rock & Soul Review (9 p.m. on Oct. 19 at Troy’s), Epic Unplugged (9:30 p.m. on Oct. 25 at Live! Arena), Steve Helms (9 p.m. on Oct. 26 at Troy’s) and La Mafia (6 p.m. on Oct. 27 at Arlington Backyard).

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MUSIC: Concerts at Arlington Music Hall When: Oct. 5-31 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: See below Notes: This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: Jimmy Fortune (7:30 p.m. on Oct. 5), Steve Wariner (7:30 p.m. on Oct. 10), Ronnie Milsap (8 p.m. on Oct. 11), Leather and Lace presents Wicked (8 p.m. on Oct. 12), Keiko Matsui (8 p.m. on Oct. 18), Eddie Palmieri (7:30 p.m. on Oct. 19), Joey Defrancesco (8 p.m. on Oct. 25), For the Good Times: A Tribute to Ray Price (2 p.m. on Oct. 26), Halloween Horror Movie Night: Sleepy Hollow (8 p.m. on Oct. 30) and Bleak Creek Conversations with Rhett & Link (7 p.m. on Oct. 31).

For more: arlingtonmusichall.net

MUSIC: Kingdom Hearts Orchestra: World of Tres When: Oct. 26 Where: The Theatre at Grand Prairie (1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie) Show time: 8 p.m.

Notes: Kingdom Hearts Orchestra – World of Tres – is an official orchestral concert of Kingdom Hearts music performed by a full orchestra. It is the third concert and the second world tour for the series’s music.

For more: theatregp.com

AT THE LEVITT: ROCK LEGENDS 38 SPECIAL hen it comes to explosive classic southern rock, it doesn’t get much better than 38 Special, best known for their arena rock/pop smash hits that include “Hold On Loosely” and “Caught Up in You.” 38 Special brings their signature brand of “muscle and melody” to Levitt Pavilion Arlington on Oct. 5 for a fall benefit concert presented by Texas Health/ Arlington Memorial Hospital. Special guest, Garrett Lebeau, will open the show at 7:30 p.m.

This is the Levitt’s fall fundraising event. Proceeds from the 38 Special concert will help support Levitt Pavilion Arlington’s mission of offering more than 50 free concerts a year that everyone can enjoy. General admission is $40, and reserved seats are $95.

For more: levittarlington.org.

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AT GLOBE LIFE PARK: THE GREAT BILLY JOEL illy Joel, one of rock’s greatest singer/songwriters/performers, will present what’s being billed as the final show at Globe Life Park on Oct. 12. The concert will begin at 6 p.m. – and, if it’s a typical Joel show, will last for hours.

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will never forget bumping into Jason Garrett at Super Bowl XL (that’s 40 for those who are Roman Numeral challenged).

We were in Detroit and had not seen each other since his last year with the Cowboys some six years earlier. We greeted each other with a hearty man hug and big smiles, mindful that we had shared some great times together when the Cowboys were winning Super Bowls in the Mid-’90s.

We reminisced and laughed about some old memories for a few minutes and then, as is my wont, I asked if we could do a quick interview. His face changed as he replied, “Oh Coach Saban does not want us to do any interviews with the media while we are here.”

Jason was quarterbacks coach of the Dolphins at the time, and Nick Saban was his boss. I was surprised that a guy with Jason’s personality, quick wit and intelligence was declining an interview request, but I understood that he should honor the wishes of his boss.

When I watch Jason in press conferences to this day I often think of that brief encounter in Detroit. Because when Jason is at the podium I believe he is channeling his inner Nick Saban. Saban is similarly robotic and cryptic with the media. Jason’s demeanor is much more pleasant than the often-vexed Saban, but his answers are sometimes less than enlightening.

If all you know of Jason Garrett is the guy you see in press conferences then you don’t know Jason Garrett. He is one of the most engaging, funny and thoughtful guys you would ever want to meet. He earned a degree in history at Princeton in 1989, the same year he won the Asa S. Bushnell Cup as the Ivy League Player of the Year.

Before signing with the Cowboys in 1993, he was on the Saints practice squad for a year, spent a season with the San Antonio Riders of the World League of American Football and even got cut by the Ottawa Rough Riders. But he was smart enough or lucky enough to land with the Cowboys, where he was part

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of two Super Bowl Championships and at least one legendary performance. He lead the Cowboys to a Thanksgiving Day win over the Packers in 1994, a performance that earned him NFC Player of the Week honors.

The Jason Garrett I wish you knew is the one you see on the sidelines congratulating players after they make a great play.

His celebrations may look a bit awkward and unchoreographed but they are so genuine. He loves his players, and they love him back. He has cultivated a relationship with them that was born of being in an NFL locker room as a player for 12 years.

He knows how he liked being treated and he treats his players Dallas Cowboys Coach just that way, applying equal Jason Garrett is more than meets the ear – MUCH doses of admiration, respect and more. accountability.

The real Jason Garrett stood before us a few weeks ago on the day that friend Babe Laufenberg lost his son to cancer. Jason cried at the podium that day and asked us all to remember that life is short and nothing is promised. That is the Jason Garrett that I know.

He is caring, thoughtful and Photo: bloggingtheboys.com empathetic.

So the next time you see a Garrett press conference or hear a sound bite that frustrates you, just know that there is so much more to the man than his press conference style reveals.

Remember, too, that if he is going to emulate someone, who better than a coach who has won six national championships in college football.

Oh, and by the way, Saban started his coaching career in 1973 and did not win his first championship until 2003. It won’t take Jason Garrett 30 years. He is going to lead his team to a title soon. And even if he doesn’t, he is a really good man!

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ITINERARY Your official guide to fun (and the like) MUMENTOUS: The Upsizing of a Texas Tradition When: Oct. 1-Oct. 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: The first exhibition associated with the museum’s new Artist-in-Residency program features the work of Amy J. Schultz.

This multi-media exhibition will explore a subject matter that is ubiquitously Texan: the long-standing tradition of exchanging mums and garters at high school homecomings.

For more: arlingtonmusem.org

The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s ® When: Oct. 5 Where: Tarrant County College Southeast campus Time: 8 a.m.

In a nutshell: People carry flowers representing their connection to Alzheimer’s – a disease that currently has no cure. But what if one day there was a white flower for Alzheimer’s first survivor? What if there were millions of them? Help make that beautiful day happen by participating in the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease.

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SMG 5K Fun Run and Kountry Karnival When: Oct. 5 Where: Saint Maria Goretti Catholic School (1200 S. Davis St.) Time: 7:30 a.m.

In a nutshell: This year the race will coincide with Saint Maria Goretti Catholic School’s annual Kountry Karnival, as the school celebrates its 65th year of Catholic education.

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timed 5K run. The run will begin and end at the entrance to the Kountry Karnival, which will feature an array of family friendly events.

For more: smgschool.org

Dallas Cowboys football When: Oct. 6, 20 Where: AT&T Stadium Time: See website for game times In a nutshell: The Cowboys will continue their quest for a National Football League championship by hosting a pair of game this month. They’ll play the Green Bay Packers on Oct. 6 and the Philadelphia Eagles on Oct. 20.

For more: dallascowboys.com

Third annual Pink Teal luncheon When: Oct. 24 Where: Sheraton Hotel Arlington (1500 Convention Center Drive) Time: 11:30 a.m.

In a nutshell: This year’s event to raise awareness about cancers that most often affect women – breast and gynecologic cancers – will feature comedian Karen Mills as the guest speaker. The luncheon’s theme is “Humor for the Tumor,” and Mills will discuss her own battle with the disease in a humorous fashion.

For more: allevents.in/arlington/3rd-annualpink-teal-luncheon/1000059843032120

CASA of Tarrant County SuperHero Run When: Oct. 26 Where: Levitt Pavilion Arlington Time: 8 a.m.

In a nutshell: This family-friendly 5K run and 1-mile Fun Run will attract over 900 people in masks, capes and original costumes, all joining together to support abused and neglected children in foster care.

For more: casatarrantsuperherorun.com

MAV SPEAKER: NOTED EDUCATOR JACKSON KATZ r. Jackson Katz, an acclaimed educator, author and global thought leader who is renowned for his pioneering scholarship and activism on issues of gender, race and violence will be the featured guest at the Maverick Speaker Series event at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 24 at Texas Hall (701 S. Nedderman Drive).

Katz is co-founder of the multiracial, mixed-gender Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) program, one of the longest-running and most widely influential gender violence prevention programs in North America and beyond.

For more: uta.edu/maverickspeakers/ about-mss.php

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VROOM!: MONSTER JAM onster Jam returns to AT&T Stadium at 7 p.m. on Oct. 26. This adrenaline-charged family entertainment features some of the most famous trucks in the world with world-class drivers who push these perfectly engineered vehicles to their limits in Freestyle, 2-Wheel Skills and Racing competitions.

For more: attstadium.com

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Registration and Costume Contest at 7am | 1 Mile Fun Run at 8am 5K Run/Walk at 8:30am

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TRAIN OF THOUGHT Some solutions for walking or biking across downtown railroad tracks • By Richard Greene

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version of the early development of Arlington provides an explanation of how the city’s core came to be where it is, and it’s all about the railroad that traverses the city from East to West.

The story tells of early plans for the railroad that had it passing through the Johnson Station settlement that today approximates the intersection of South Cooper Street and Mayfield Road. The community got its name from the stagecoach stop that was there at the time.

Those settlers raised objections to the disruption that locomotives pulling trains through their community would cause. So, officials of the railroad, seeking to cooperate with public desires, decided to move their route about three and a half miles north to where it is today.

The result, like so often the case across the country, was to see the town develop around the hub of a depot serving passengers and the shipment of agriculture and other goods to and from markets.

If we fast forward from then to now, we find the transformation of “old” downtown Arlington into City leaders are pondering a variety of ways to help people get from one a vibrant, expanding urban center side of the tracks to the other – and, adjacent to UT Arlington’s 43,000 in turn, help Downtown reach its vast potential. students and a growing roster of residents populating new housing developments with more to come.

Through the middle of it all are those two railroad tracks used by more than 50 daily trains – and that number, along with their expanding lengths, will grow.

Understandably, pedestrians and cyclists find crossing those tracks to be somewhat daunting, and some just won’t attempt doing it in competition with vehicles using the roadway, much less concerns about the trains.

That means merchants, entertainment venues, and eateries aren’t enjoying the full benefits of the expanding activity downtown. Those on the North side of the tracks may not be able to attract people who have left their cars and trucks on the South

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and vice versa. While a pedestrian bridge or underpass would be a great solution – there is such a facility under the tracks at West Street – the cost to install one or more at other intersections is high and may not come about anytime soon.

There are, however, other solutions, and the Railroad-Highway Grade Crossing Handbook published by the U. S. Department of Transportation fully describes them, with abundant illustrations.

Among the solutions found there, the ones that best fit Arlington’s challenge provide for clearly delineated sidewalks adjacent to streets, pedestrian gates and fences installed on the curbside edge, abundant signage and rubber mats that facilitate stepping across the tracks.

Maggie Campbell, President and CEO of the Downtown Arlington Management Corporation, is pursuing collaboration with the city and Union Pacific (operators of the largest railroad system in the country) to address such crossing improvements at Center, Mesquite and East streets.

The one at East Street could be a pedestrian only crossing for the time being, as the street now ends at the railroad on the South side and at Front Street on the North.

That brings us back to the early history described above. Railroad industrialists worked out a solution with those early settlers long ago, and that same spirit of cooperation could be a guide to today’s challenges.

A successful outcome would significantly facilitate the full potential of the economic opportunities for downtown and a higher quality of life for all its residents and visitors alike.

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

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