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CONTENTS September 2019 • Volume 6 • Issue 9

28 30 SPECIAL FEATURE: Senior Living See page 46

DEPARTMENTS Starting Line 10 • This ‘n Data 12 Scene 20, 58, 66 • Around Town 22 Style 42 • Bulletin Board 68 Health/Fitness 70 • Keen Cuisine 72 Hot Spots 74 • Sights/Sounds 76 Speaking of Sports 78 • Itinerary 80 Finish Line 82

HIGHLIGHTS

28 The voice of Arlington sports ... John Nelson has been making the right calls throughout his pro career.

30 Rare, beautiful and FAST ... John Ridings Lee’s vintage Alfa Romeo is a classic –

in more ways than one.

34 A revolutionary housing idea ... 848 Mitchell provides UTA students a comfortable

place to stay.

36 Strings attached ... Al Schahn’s violin collection helps keep a family tradition alive

and well.

38 Home SWEET! Home ... This virtually perfect house is in a virtually perfect neighborhood. Need we say more?

44 Let’s roam ... A national scavenger hunt company has added an Arlington quest to its app.

52 Fair thee well ... This month’s annual Eunice Fall Craft Fair is the first of two events showcasing local artisans, food and (of course) fun. 54 It’s ba-aack! ... Arlington on Tap returns this month for its fourth year of engaging

talks about the city.

56 From here to there ... Here are the top four fall getaway spots, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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60 Timeless Concerts ... This unique and talented ensemble of artists brings beautiful

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62 Good news! ... The City’s 2020 proposed budget includes a recommendation for a property rate reduction for the fourth straight year.

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have been accused of telling a “dad joke” or two dozen over the past few years, which is OK – I am, after all, a dad. I’m a four-time dad, in fact. And a three time granddad. So, if you take the patriarchal equation just noted – and add the sound I now make routinely while trying to extract myself from a chair – you can safely surmise that I’m also getting up there in years. What I’m trying not to do, however, is get down about either of those “getting ups.” After spending at least eight minutes of significant contemplation, I have concluded that aging is just a part of life. Granted, it’s usually the last part ... and the part where you celebrate sales on generic medicine at the pharmacy ... and the part where you spend an inordinate amount of time with male friends talking about the prostate ... and the part where you consider walking at the mall legitimate exercise ... and the part ... I’m sorry, I can’t remember what the next part is. Yale Youngblood No matter – I have decided not to let those parts Editor define me. While I am definitely a senior citizen, I am, foremost, a citizen. And while I might have a vertical leap of four inches, what I’ve gained in wisdom over time is leaps and bounds more profound than the wisdom I possessed as a young man, particularly that time when I thought it was funny that my young son answered “Dad says it means go faster” after my wife asked him what the yellow traffic light means. Kids, repeat after me: The yellow light means “slow down.” But while I have reached, metaphorically speaking, the yellow light era of my life, I would just as soon not slow down right now. Why? Well, for starters, I have come to the conclusion that those four children don’t care to hear about what’s ailing me; they want to hear sage advice about how to navigate the mine fields of life. And those three grandkids – they don’t want to hear Pops start a sentence, “when I was your age ...;” they want him to take them to Six Flags and act their age. I did just that, a couple of months ago. I had more fun than they did. And they had plenty of fun. Maybe that’s the best sage advice I can give here in this space this month: No matter the number of candles on the birthday cake, we should have fun blowing them out. That’s pretty much the point we make this month, in a special feature that begins on page 46 and that salutes various entities in our region that salute seniors. Their quest – and, subsequently, ours – is to create opportunities for those of us experiencing the golden years to continue to strike gold. That’s a worthy quest. And that’s no (dad) joke.

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eptember welcomes a new semester of fun, informative, entertaining,

and forward-looking events and activities for alumni and the community at The University of Texas at Arlington.

THE ALL-MAJORS JOB FAIR FOR STUDENTS AND ALUMNI SEPT. 25 brings to campus hundreds of employers from a variety of fields. UTA’s Lockheed Martin Career Development Center has programs to help alumni prepare for the fair, too. Learn more at uta.edu/careers. THE UTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA USHERS IN THE FALL MUSIC SEASON ON SEPT. 26 at Irons Recital Hall. Look for more music events on UTA’s main events calendar at events.uta.edu. UTA NIGHT WITH THE TEXAS RANGERS ON SEPT. 12

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JOURNALISM LEGEND BOB WOODWARD OPENS THE 2019-20 MAVERICK SPEAKERS SERIES ON SEPT. 19. Season tickets to the series

free admission to regular season home games for all UTA athletic teams. Find details on games, tickets, and Blaze’s Kids Club at utamavs.com.

are on sale now. Individual tickets start at $5 with season tickets, preferred options, and VIP packages available. For speaker and ticket information, go to uta.edu/maverickspeakers.

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Fresquez, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center are changing lives for the better

hen Juan Fresquez assumed the role of the new president of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center during the spring, he noted that he was “committed to continuing the tradition of providing the best care possible to people living in Mansfield and the surrounding communities.” Some six months later, that commitment has manifested in a variety of innovative new projects the hospital has introduced, including the May opening of the Medical Center’s Professional Office Building II. The 82,000-square-foot facility is the first to be built on the 23acre site behind the hospital, which is referred to as the south campus. Coupled with curbside parking and short walk-in care entrances, POB II’s brightly colored front lobby with sculpted art and outdoor benches offers a serene setting for patients, their families and visitors. Medical Mansfield Medical Center also has been part of the Methodist Health System’s launch of the innovative shineonlinehealth.com, a virtual health magazine that addresses topics that are educational and entertaining to patients and prospective patients. Recent topics have included “5 steps to a better memory as you age,” “Back to School: Bright-eyed or bleary-eyed?,” “Make your Smart phone healthier: 11 apps you have to try,” “Am I too hot? Heat illness explained,” “Probiotics and prebiotics work together for your health” and “Gym class 101: Find your next fitness favorite.” Methodist Mansfield Medical Center’s Facebook page featured live coverage in July of a robotic hysterectomy, taking viewers into the operating room as this revolutionary medical procedure was being performed, with healthcare specialists explaining the hows and whys of the operation even as it was ongoing. Once the operation was completed, Dr. Sara Northrop gave an update on the patient, Monica Sudbury, so viewers literally were part of the process from start to finish. And just last month, Methodist Mansfield Medical Center welcomed its newest “staff member,” therapy dog Ocean. The four-year-old golden retriever makes visits to patients in the hospital to help brighten their spirits while they stay at Methodist Mansfield. Overall, it’s been a busy five-plus months for the new hospital president. And Fresquez says he is eager to help oversee even more exciting times in the future: “I am looking forward to serving the community and working closely with the dedicated staff, physicians, and volunteers at Methodist Mansfield.” 12

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RAISE YOUR HAND if you have assisted Tillie Burgin in community-service activities at Mission Arlington over the past 34 years. Indeed, the Christianfaith-based organization began in 1986 and has served hundreds of thousands of local residents since then. Keep your hand up if you plan to assist the organization some more.

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City will learn this month if it will become the home of the National Medal of Honor Museum

y the end of this month, Arlington will learn if it has been selected as the home of the new $150 million National Medal of Honor Museum, which will honor the values of service, courage and patriotism of the some 3,500 recipients of the nation’s highest honor of valor. The two finalists for the prestigious museum are Arlington and Denver, and officials of the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation have made several visits to the American Dream City to get a feel for how it meets their standards for a monument honoring the country’s elite heroes. Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams says they want to place the shrine in an area with an active veteran population, enthusiastic city leaders who understand how the museum would add jobs and prestige to the region, an adequate amount of available land and the ability to raise large sums of money through private donors. “Arlington is all that and more,” the mayor says, who adds that city officials involved in the project have targeted a place for the museum in the popular entertainment district. There, of course, sit a plethora of city-defining institutions that have been drawing visitors to the city for years, at a clip of about 14 million per year. Longtime anchors such as Globe Life Park, AT&T Stadium, Six Flags Over Texas and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor have helped spawn rapid and consistent retail and restaurant growth in the area. The most notable recent additions are Texas Live! and the just-opened Live! by Loews Hotel - Arlington, TX, which represents the city’s most

A few months ago, we spotlighted the successful film career of Arlington’s Amy Greene, both in front of and behind the camera. Her next movie project, “Knives Out,” will be released in November. It stars the likes of Chris Evans, Daniel Craig, Christopher Plummer, Jamie Lee Curtis and Don Johnson. Greene is a stunt performer in the film.

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luxurious dwelling option – in the heart of the district – for visitors to the city. “We see the museum as an added piece to attract families from all over the country here,” Williams says. As soon as Arlington became a finalist, city officials urged residents to “vote” for their hometown by commenting on the post about Arlington on the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation Facebook page. They responded, by the hundreds, with every response touting the virtues of the city, from noting the aforementioned geographical selling points to lauding the city’s renowned “can do” spirit. In the meantime, the Williams-led Arlington professional and civic contingent made presentations citing the city’s logistical advantage of being close to DFW International Airport, as well as its ability to raise money and its propensity to do so – during last year’s North Texas Giving day, the DFW region raised a remarkable $48 million for nonprofits. Williams says the city’s effort is in keeping with its renowned spirit – and directed toward an important cause. “I’m most excited that the museum will tell the emotional tales of the lives of the Medal of Honor recipients,” he says. “It will preserve their legacies but also help younger generations – through education programs – appreciate the sacrifices required for freedom.”

Best-selling Arlington author Sandra Brown recently released her latest novel, “Outfox.” The story focuses on FBI agent Drex Easton, who is relentlessly driven by a single goal: to outmaneuver the conman and suspected killer once known as Weston Graham. To learn more about this, Brown’s 85th novel, visit her website: sandrabrown.net.

Throughout scripture, the Lord has proven himself

faithful to his children. However, his faithfulness has never precluded us from hardship. In fact, it’s in these trying times where we see His faithfulness shine so brilliantly, maybe because we need it so desperately. We might find it difficult to see God’s work in our lives, but trust He is at work. Place your eyes upon Him through His unchanging word. Let your lips lay before Him petitions for His help and guidance, as well as praise for the work He is already doing in you and through you. Let your ears be filled with music from His kingdom, mediating on those sweet refrains offering solace in your time of need. Seek Him and trust in His faithfulness, because He most certainly has something for you in this season. Wait for it. “Carry On” by Sydney Guerrette

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City’s Office of Communications wins inaugural Stein Award

rlington’s Office of Communications was recently named the winner of the inaugural Sharman Stein Award for Storytelling Changemakers. The award, honoring the memory of What Works Cities’ founding Director of Communications, recognizes a city official or team that draws on the power of public communication to cultivate trust and collaboration between local government and residents. Results for America is the lead partner in What Works Cities, a Bloomberg Philanthropies initiative that helps cities use data and evidence to tackle their most pressing challenges and improve residents’ lives. “Sharman worked tirelessly to embolden local governments to use public communication as a tool to share information, and as a catalyst to spark conversation and collaboration with their community,” says Michele Jolin, CEO and Co-Founder of Results for America. “It was in this open dialogue that she saw the greatest potential for driving resident-centered progress and cultivating public trust.” Arlington’s Office of Communications was selected as the inaugural winner because the team epitomizes Stein’s call for cities to tell stories of progress so as to build trust and invite the public to actively engage in civic life.

3 Scoops 1. Medical City Arlington was recently honored for outstanding women’s

services in the 2019 Women’s Care Awards by Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals. The awards recognize superior performance by hospitals in women’s services, including obstetrics and gynecology, labor and delivery, and gynecology surgery.

2. Chad Enloe was recently named

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Altruism in action

The annual North Texas Giving Day is set for Sept. 9

orth Texas Giving Day, organized by Communities Foundation of Texas and set for Sept. 9, is an 18-hour online giving event designed to empower every person to give back to his/her community by supporting local nonprofits and causes they care about in one easy-to-use platform. The unique event helps build awareness and support for nonprofits. In 2018, more than $48 million was raised through more than 157,000 gifts, benefiting 2,700 local nonprofits. Last year’s results brought the 10-year total raised on North Texas Giving Day to more than $240 million for this region. North Texas Giving Day is the largest community-wide giving event in the nation. Since its inception in 2009, this online event has transformed from an idea to help raise awareness of nonprofits, to a movement that has ignited a broad culture of community-wide giving. To give, or to find out more: northtexasgivingday.org.

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professional with over 20 years of experience, Enloe will oversee sales efforts and operations of the Arlington CVB Sales Team to achieve objectives for the sale of hotel meetings and other Arlington venues, and as a member of the leadership team, he will assist in developing and implementing strategies that deliver return on investment in convention sales.

United Way of Tarrant County recently

named Regina Williams, Vice President of Community Investment, as the organization’s new Arlington Regional Director. In her new role, Williams will direct, coordinate and supervise volunteer-driven community initiatives, processes and activities and integrate them with the organization’s mission.

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You’re invited to celebrate the hope and strength of women as we honor breast cancer survivors at our Prettier in Pink brunch. This annual event raises awareness for the fight against breast cancer, offers information about early detection, and highlights the latest technologies. Hear from physician experts and strong women as we raise funds to help breast cancer patients.

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ELITE ELEVEN ELITE ELEVEN ELITE ELEVEN Eleven seniors at Sam Houston High School outdid themselves Eleven seniors at Sam Houston High School outdid themselves in inin Eleven seniors at Sam Houston High School outdid themselves a big way. A year after setting a record with nine TCU Community a big way.way. A year after setting a record withwith ninenine TCUTCU Community a Scholars, big A year after setting a record Community the school did it again as 11 seniors received full-ride Scholars, the school did it again as 11 seniors received full-ride Scholars, the school did it again as 11 seniors received full-rideand scholarships to TCU that are valued at more than $260,000 scholarships to TCU thatthat are are valued at more than $260,000 and scholarships to TCU includes a semester abroad.valued at more than $260,000 and includes a semester abroad. includes a semester abroad. 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Construction. Construction. MAKEOVER TIME MAKEOVER TIME MAKEOVER TIME Berry Elementary’s library a state-of-the-art makeover thanks Berry Elementary’s library gotgot agot state-of-the-art makeover thanks Berry Elementary’s library a state-of-the-art makeover thanks to the Big 12 Conference in partnership with Dr Pepper and the to the Big Big 12 Conference in partnership withwith Dr Pepper andand the the toCollege the 12 Conference inFoundation’s partnership Dr Pepper Football Playoff Extra Yard for Teachers College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers College Football Playoff Foundation’s Extra Yard for Teachers initiative. The $70,00 makeover included a lot more than initiative. The $70,00 makeover included a lot more thanthan justjust ajusta a initiative. The $70,00 makeover included a lot more fresh coat of paint, too. fresh coatcoat of paint, too.too. fresh of paint, The work was done over the Thanksgiving break and unveiled TheThe work waswas done overover the the Thanksgiving break andand unveiled to toto done Thanksgiving break unveiled thework students Nov. 27, 2018. New carpeting, furniture and computer the the students Nov. 27, 2018. New carpeting, furniture and computer students along Nov. 27, 2018. New carpeting, furniture and computer equipment with televisions highlighted the 5,000-square equipment along withwith televisions highlighted the the 5,000-square equipment along televisions highlighted 5,000-square foot facelift. footfoot facelift. facelift. 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Those meal packets are used to feed 298 children for entire Those meal packets are are used to feed 298298 children for an entire Those meal packets used to feed children for an entire year. year. year. STEM STUDENTS HEAD TO MIT STEM STUDENTS HEAD TO TO MIT STEM STUDENTS HEAD MIT Sam Maldonado and Trinity Stallins were members offirst the first SamSam Maldonado and Trinity Stallins were members of the Maldonado and Trinity Stallins were members of High the first graduating class from the STEM Academy at Martin School. graduating class from the STEM Academy at Martin High School. graduating class from to thestudy STEMengineering Academy atatMartin High School. Both were accepted the prestigious Both were accepted to study engineering at the prestigious Both were accepted to study engineering(MIT). at the100 prestigious Massachussetts Institute of Technology graduates Massachussetts Institute of Technology (MIT). 100100 graduates from from Massachussetts Institute of Technology (MIT). graduates the inaugural class are heading to universities in 14 states. from the the inaugural class are heading to universities in 14 states. inaugural class are heading to universities in 14 states. MUSIC TO OUR EARS MUSIC TO TO OUR EARS MUSIC OUR EARS The Arlington ISD has time and again made a commitment TheThe Arlington ISD has time andand again made a commitment to toto Arlington ISD has time again made a commitment first-class fine arts for its students –the and the NAMM Foundation first-class fine arts for its students – and NAMM Foundation first-class fine arts for yet its students – andFor thethe NAMM has recognized that again in 2019. 16thFoundation time, the AISD has has recognized thatthat yet again in 2019. For For the the 16th16th time, the the AISD recognized yet again in 2019. time, AISD was recognized as a community best community for music education by the waswas recognized as a best for music education by the recognized as a best community for music education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. National Association of Music Merchants Foundation. RECORD NUMBER OF HISPANIC SCHOLARS RECORD NUMBER OF OF HISPANIC SCHOLARS RECORD NUMBER HISPANIC SCHOLARS With increased opportunities and access, Arlington ISD students With increased opportunities and access, Arlington ISDISD students With increased opportunities and access, Arlington students are seeing more and more recognition for their success and hard are are seeing more and more recognition for their success and hard seeing more and more recognition for their success and hard work. That was clearly evident for some ofdistrict’s the district’s top-tier work. That was clearly evident for some of the top-tier work. That was clearly evident for some of the district’s top-tier seniors during the 2018-2019 school year. seniors during the the 2018-2019 school year. seniors during 2018-2019 school year. 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CALM & COOL USA Basketball gave an Arlington educator her best summer yet • By Kenneth Perkins

hen bulls-eyes are perpetually glued to your back, as is the case each year with the Bowie High School Girls basketball team, stepping into a gym with little notice would mean pulling off some Houdini-like feat. Yet that’s exactly how Head Coach Kelly Carruthers wants it to be. She’s calling the upcoming season a rebuilding year since her team, seven consecutive District 4-6A basketball Kelly Carruthers has built a championship winners and equal opportunity powerhouse at butt kickers, are young and inexperienced and Bowie High. have no towering post player to speak of. Surly district foes smell blood. So three days before her first practice, I ask Carruthers about her plan of attack, for which she smiles and quips, “I really don’t have a plan.” “I’m being very open minded right now,” she says. “I have an outline of what I want to see done. But I know I’ll have to adjust based on my personnel.” Her voice, calm and cool, makes me wonder whether Carruthers is simply keenly confident in what she and her assistants can accomplish, or she’d make an awfully good spy. Thing is, Carruthers is rarely rattled. As a junior baller at Apple Valley High School, in Minnesota, Carruthers goes down with a concussion during the first round game of the state tournament and has to watch her No. 1 state ranked team blow a perfect season. Two years later a broken ankle wipes out her freshman season at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. But there’s something about how Carruthers reacts to adversity – she tends to thrive after it, like a Pac Man growing in strength – which is what undoubtedly makes her teams so dangerous as the seasons deepen. Going down with that ankle injury puts her on the bench next to the coaches where her perspective is transformed. “I could see more clearly what we needed to do to win,” Carruthers says. Call it her Ah-Ha Moment. Carruthers arrived in Texas not long after college graduation with a new job and new husband (hubby is from Oklahoma City but the

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wife said, uh, we gotta compromise). She was hired on the spot to coach at Workman Junior High before making her way to Bowie, where she climbed the ranks from freshman coach to junior varsity to varsity, where she took over for legendary Coach Wanda Talton. Asked how, exactly, she could fill such ginormous shoes, Carruthers would simply respond, “I’m not. I’m buying my own pair.” She couldn’t imagine reinventing such a well-built wheel, so she didn’t. Her goal: “Build on what was already here.” She has earned District 4-6A Coach of the Year honors seven times. And it’s not just piling up Ws. A whopping 98 percent of her players have earned college scholarships. When USA Basketball sought after an assistant for its National U16 team, they wanted a solid coach, sure, but Carruthers also brought the intangibles few others possess. Being an assistant to head coach Mark Campbell (Union University) and alongside assistant coach Ruth Sinn (the St. Thomas University coach who, by the way, was Carruthers’ high school coach) freed her up to fill in the holes. “I was the one who went behind the scenes and checked on the girls to make sure they were okay,” she says. “I kind of sat back in the cut, and I was okay with that.” Competing in Aysen, Chile, against eight countries from North, South and Central America, the 12-member Team USA was crazy good. Their toughest match was the Gold Medal game against Canada – a 50-point win. “It was an amazing experience; probably the best highlight I’ve had in my 17 yeas of coaching,” says Carruthers, who served last summer as a court coach during the trials. “I was standing in the huddle, and I’m like, gosh, you guys can’t even see me in Photo: Kenneth Perkins this huddle, and I’m 5-11. Our guard is 6-2 standing behind me, and I’ve got a 6-5 wing in front of me, and our post player is 6-8. This is unreal. Then I have to go back to my kids who are 5-5.” Still, as the sharks circle, Carruthers is, again, cool and calm. “We will have to focus on what we are good at as far as utilizing our speed, taking advantage of our quickness, pressing, working on our defense and being really good at a few things,” she says. Rebuilding or not, the Carruthers philosophy remains. Get better everyday. “Five teams on our preseason schedule are stateranked,” Carruthers says. “This year we won’t be ranked. I’m okay with that. I don’t want a target on me.” Then she smiles. “Not yet anyway.” 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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for Arlington, by Loews Hotels & Co, The Cordish Companies and he highly anticipated multi-sports resort, Live! by Loews the Texas Rangers.” Arlington, TX had its grand opening last month and now Just blocks from the Arlington Convention Center, Live! by welcomes guests to the heart of Arlington’s Entertainment Loews - Arlington, TX is a prime location for meetings and events District. A social anchor for guests and locals, the 300-room hotel with both indoor and outdoor venues, capable of accommodating boasts five restaurants and lounges; 35,000 square feet of indoor up to 1,000 guests in a singular location. The and outdoor event space; a tower terrace; property also features resort amenities, making it event lawn; outdoor infinity pool and private Live! by Loews an ideal spot for leisure travelers. rooftop terrace; and unparalleled access to Arlington TX “It is incredibly exciting for The Cordish Texas Live!, the Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Park fun facts ... Companies to celebrate the opening of Live! and forthcoming Globe Life Field and AT&T by Loews - Arlington TX with our partners, Stadium. • The hotel has 300 rooms Loews Hotels & Co. and the Texas Rangers. With The $150 million-dollar hotel is a joint venture • It features five restaurants today’s celebration, we are debuting our flagship between Loews Hotels & Co., a wholly owned and lounges • It features 35,000 square Live! by Loews, a spectacular hotel in an iconic subsidiary of Loews Corporation (NYSE:L), The feet of event space location in the heart of Arlington Entertainment Cordish Companies and the Texas Rangers. • It cost $150 million to District,” said Blake Cordish, Principal, The “This opening marks a significant milestone build Cordish Companies. “Building from the for us, as we continue to make deliberate • It features a total of 23 momentum of Texas Live!’s opening last year, investments and strategically grow the luxury suites today we are taking another major step forward company, adding five additional hotels over in cementing Arlington as one of the leading the course of the next 10 months in Orlando, convention, entertainment and tourism destinations in the country.” Texas and Missouri,” said Jonathan Tisch, Chairman and CEO, “Today marks another major milestone for the Arlington Loews Hotels & Co. “Live! by Loews - Arlington, TX not only Entertainment District,” said Texas Rangers Co-Chairman and represents our return to the Texas market, but also allows for us to Managing Partner Ray Davis. “The Texas Rangers are proud to join bring the Loews history and heritage in hospitality to Arlington’s with our partners, Loews Hotels & Co. and The Cordish Companies Entertainment District. Group, leisure and local guests will truly be in celebrating the opening of Live! by Loews - Arlington, TX, which able to immerse themselves into a sports resort created specifically

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will significantly enhance the entertainment experience that began with the launching of Texas Live! a year ago. We are looking forward to continuing the celebration of this area when Globe Life Field opens its doors next March. I also want to thank Mayor Jeff Williams and all of the City of Arlington officials and leaders for their vision as Arlington is quickly becoming one of the country’s premier entertainment and sports destinations.” The hotel follows the successful opening of Texas Live! in August 2018 and precedes the new Globe Life Field, opening in Spring of 2020. Each of the 300 guest rooms at Live! by Loews - Arlington, TX features floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the neighboring stadiums and skylines, coupled with spacious layouts, natural wood surfaces and comfortable lounging areas that creates residential feel. Other in-room amenities include custom Stearns & Foster luxury bedding, 100-percent combed and ring-spun cotton terry towels and bath sheets, 55-inch flat screen Smart TVs, Keurig coffee makers with locally sourced grinds, 24-hour room service and more. The property’s 23 suites range from The Superior Corner suites with an expanded layout and luxury views to The Commissioner’s Suite, an expansive 1,626-square-foot penthouse with a private rooftop balcony and bar. “The City of Arlington has been able to see firsthand what it’s like to partner with the innovative Tisch family to take our tourism options to the next level,” said Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams. “With the addition of Live! by Loews luxury hotel to our world-class Entertainment District, Arlington is one of the most iconic sports and entertainment destinations in the country, and guests will experience hospitality at the highest level.” Live! by Loews - Arlington, TX serves as a destination for food and beverage with five chef-curated concepts from Executive Chef Mouhssine “Moose” Benhamacht. With over a decade of culinary

experience in destination properties across the country, Chef Moose brings something entirely new to the Arlington concept. Immediately inside the lobby is River Market, a curated artisinal grab-and-go serving local food and beverage, such as Salter Bros. Coffee, as well as fresh juices, sandwiches, pastries and more. Menus at Cut & Bourbon, the main, all-day dining concept, are comprised of a variety of locally sourced, wild game, seafood and other meats perfect for any occasion. Adjacent to Cut & Bourbon is Bar Bourbon, a lobby lounge and bourbon hideaway where guests can find an expansive list of well-known and hidden-gem whiskey varietals, complete with private bourbon lockers where guests can age their own selections or save for a special night out. Arlington Clover Club sits just outside the main lobby, an outdoor mixology lounge with skyscraping ceilings, intricate water features and scenic views of the surrounding stadiums. Guests can enjoy a curated menu of craft cocktails and shareable bites inspired by international and American cuisines. Through a hidden walkway, guided by a light-up neon sign, guests can find SOAK, a swim-up bar to the property’s iconic infinity pool. Live! by Loews - Arlington, TX was constructed by Manhattan Construction Company and Arlington-based Con-Real, a joint venture partnership that marked an important milestone for the City of Arlington as the first time a project of this size and scope had a local, minority-owned business positioned as a joint venture partner to oversee construction. The hotel was designed by internationally acclaimed HKS Architects Hospitality Studio in close collaboration with Mycoskie+McInnis+Associates, Purdy-McGuire and McLaren Engineering Group. The hotel is located at 1600 E. Randol Mill Road, Arlington, TX 76011. For more information and to make reservations, please visit www.loewshotel.com/live-by-loews-arlington-texas or call 1-888986-3294. arlingtontoday.com • September 2019 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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eports have come in from those who have experienced their first nights at Live! by Loews - Arlington, TX, and the common denominator is to say that their expectations have been exceeded. From the arrival, where guests are greeted by the valet staff, until their departure, when their car showed up immediately and they were on their way, it all worked with precision. In between, it was one marvelous moment after another. The expansive lobby gleamed with beautiful spaces decorated by imaginative art work, much of it complementing local scenes with special emphasis on the surrounding attractions that provides Arlington with much of its identity. The registration desk personnel whisked Photos: Yale Youngblood through the check-in, and the room key was in their hand and they were on their way to a beautifully appointed room with excellent linens, comfortable beds and great views of the city’s burgeoning entertainment venues. A trip to the stunning terrace pool and bar with views of AT&T Stadium, with two linear parks in the foreground, offered an opportunity to take in the moment – even if there weren’t any plans to get wet. Between now and next March, guests can watch the Texas Rangers’ new ballpark, Globe Life Field, take shape and then overlook baseball’s newest retractable-roof edifice, where fans and players alike will experience every game no matter the weather or the Texas heat. The hotel staff throughout had a common objective: handling the details so guests can enjoy every moment. There are five different opportunities to enjoy the beautiful new eateries and bars, including the hotel’s signature restaurant, Cut & Bourbon. There’s so much to do without ever leaving the property, but the exciting Texas Live! beckons just a few steps away. Trying to get it all in with just one night simply can’t be done. You’ll need to stay longer. Or, come again. Soon. Whatever your decision, you will not be disappointed in the midst of four-star luxury waiting for you at Live! by Loews - Arlington, TX. 26

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The voice of Arlington sports John Nelson has been making the right calls throughout his pro career • By Bob Kowalski

s someone who’s spent most of his life around sporting events and scoreboards, John Nelson has achieved an impressive number of his own. “I’ve covered 21 sports,” says Nelson, who has been a fixture at Arlington ISD and University of Texas at Arlington athletic events for decades. “I’ve been kind of lucky to be at broadcast outlets that let you cover different sports.” His expertise extends past just games. Among his interview subjects have been a sitting U.S. president and one of the greatest boxers of all time, Muhammad Ali. His contributions to the community resulted in his induction in May into the Arlington Athletics Hall of Honor, which recognizes the city’s athletes, coaches and other prominent sports figures. For the past 18 years, he’s anchored the television coverage of Arlington’s annual Independence Day Parade, one of the largest in the country. The Arlington native graduated from Arlington High and has spent nearly his entire broadcasting career in North Texas, a rarity in a nomadic industry. “He’s obviously really good at what he does. He cares for the athletes that he covers,” says Jim Staples, a Pantego resident who has partnered on-air with Nelson for 35 years. That’s a lot of athletes. He’s covered Major League Baseball’s World Series, the NFL Playoffs, the U.S. Open golf tournament, the NCAA Final Four and the NCAA College Football Championship. Among the diverse sports he’s worked on are Formula One auto racing, swimming and diving, wheelchair basketball, arena football and curling (yes, the ice-bound Olympic sport). While a student working for the campus radio station at the University of North Texas, Nelson interviewed Muhammad Ali, who was attending a protest rally on the campus. Later, while covering the PGA Tour’s Byron Nelson tournament pro-am for CBS Radio, Nelson interviewed President Gerald Ford about the Arab oil embargo. Nelson served as the radio voice of the Fort Worth Cats for five years, calling their 2005 championship on the radio and their 2007 title-clincher for TV. During his time with the baseball team, he 28

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interviewed former major-league stars such as Duke Snider, Sparky Anderson and Maury Wills as they made publicity appearances at LaGrave Field. Even while covering famous athletes, Nelson always held a special place for high school sports, which he continues to call. Since the mid-1980s, he has broadcast Arlington ISD football and basketball games on the local cable affiliate. “There’s nothing like when September rolls around” and the high-schoolers take the field, says Nelson, who likely is now calling games involving the sons of players whom he previously saw compete. He served as the radio voice for UT-Arlington basketball, estimating that between the AISD and UTA, he’s called about 500 football games and 1,000 basketball contests. His knowledge and passion are obvious to listeners, says Staples, his longtime friend. “He remembers people, and he remembers their names,” Staples says. “He’s so well-prepared. He taught me a lot about preparation.” That skill comes from decades around sports. He played golf and baseball in high school, his father and grandfather were instrumental in forming the Arlington Optimist Little League and his mother was a high school golfer in Oklahoma. One of his college instructors, broadcasting legend Bill Mercer, helped Nelson land a job at a Fort Worth radio station (KXOL), where Nelson worked afternoons and evenings after attending classes in the morning. From there, he worked a variety of radio and TV posts, including brief stints in Temple and Waco before returning to his North Texas roots and sports. “Sports is drama without a script,” Nelson says. “You see something different at every event and you can share it across generations.”

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Rare, beautiful & FAST John Ridings Lee’s vintage Alfa Romeo is a classic – in more ways than one • By Richard Greene

he decade of the 1930s ushered in the era of automobiles in worldwide racing competition, catapulting winners into international prominence that translated into increased sales for manufacturers. Tazio Giorgio Nuvolari, first championed as an Italian motorcycle racer, turned entirely to cars and in 1932 drove an Alfa Romeo to two wins and a second place in three European Championship Grands Prix. The car reached speeds Photos: Richard Greene exceeding 100 mph – an extraordinary achievement in the early days of marathon racing. That elevated both him and the Alfa Romeo brand into worldwide prominence. It is said his fame produced more than 25,000 mourners at his funeral 20 years later. Partly as a result of such a triumph of engineering for the day, the Alfa Romeo brand has endured, and today new models begin with a price tag just under $40,000. But, if you wanted one similar to what Nuvolari made famous in 1932, such as the 8C 2300 Touring Roadster shown here that is owned by local classic car collector John Ridings Lee, you would need to be ready to part with something in the range of $15 million. Readers may recall that we previously featured Lee’s 1937 Bugatti that captured the top class award in the Concours d’Elegance of Texas held in Arlington last year.

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John Ridings Lee stands with his Alfa Romeo SC 2300 Touring Roadster, which is an engineering marvel – and a stunning car to look at, as well.

John explains that there were only 30 Alfa Romeos made to the specifications of his car and that perhaps only seven remain, including one in the internationally-acclaimed museum collection of Ralph Lauren. His Alfa has collected trophies at the country’s most prestigious gatherings of exceptional works of automotive art at Pebble Beach, Amelia Island, The Quail and the Colorado Grand Road Race. He located this rare classic in 1989 in Como, Italy. It took a month-long negotiation through a mediator, but a deal was finally struck. The car was trailered to Amsterdam and, from there, flown to the DFW Airport. “I didn’t know if it would start up,” John says, “but I put a new battery in it, and off we went to my primary restoration expert in Gainesville. I told him I wanted it to be exactly how it came from the Alfa builders in 1932.” >>>

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Eight months later, he had achieved exactly that outcome – quite a feat because original parts are very hard to find. It remains his favorite among his collection of extraordinary classic automobiles. I asked him, beyond the premier car events he has taken it to compete, what else he may have done to enjoy this rarity. The answer came quickly. “In 2015 I got a call from Rob Walton (of the Walmart family) inviting me to a 2,000 mile rally for pre-1940 Alfa Romeos that would depart from Coeur d’Alene, Idaho,” he says. “There were 23 Alfas and a van with mechanics if we needed them. With my wife Carole along for the ride, the route took us north across the back side of the Canadian Rockies, then we returned 450 miles along the southern route past Lake Louise and the NW Royal Canadian Mounted Police Academy. It took an entire week, but we got to see parts of two countries we had not experienced before.” We should take note that their experience included long days, some rainy ones, and, all the while, in a race car without a top and scant space for even the smallest of luggage. Closer to home, there was another tour with 25 old cars that met at Dallas Farmers Market and set out for Tyler, Jacksonville and Athens before returning to where the trip started. It must have been quite a scene of the caravan running through piney woods, across country roads and, sometimes, up to speeds exceeding triple digits. But, that’s what this car was made to do. And it does it with impeccable style, performance, and a certain panache that comes with a car as special as this one. 32

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A revolutionary housing idea 848 Mitchell provides UTA students a comfortable place to stay • By Karen Gavis

fter speaking with a prominent leader in education, Brent Little realized that some college students are actually homeless. So he decided to do something about it. A co-founder of Fountain Residential Partners, Little oversees student housing projects across the nation. He recently built developments in Houston, and in California, and currently has a project underway in Massachusetts. However, Little grew up, and lives, in Arlington. And he says he wants to work with the local community to develop a program that would help financially challenged students in his hometown. “Then we want to take it on a national level,” he says of an initiative he calls the One Percent Challenge. About 50 people who had gathered for a recent fund-raiser benefiting the University of Texas at Arlington’s emergency assistance fund listened as Little talked about his vision. “We can afford one percent of our beds to dedicate to this program,” he said of the newly-built, luxury, student housing complex, 848 Mitchell, and similar projects. And “we’re going to go to other apartments throughout the community and challenge them to do the same thing.” Among the crowd was UTA president Vistasp Karbhari, who notes that while real talent is spread evenly across the city, the challenges that students face in order to grasp those opportunities are different. “We cannot solve the challenges ourselves,” he says. ”We need the entire community to join in with us.” Some students may be primary caregivers, Photo: Southern Flair Photography single parents, or have to choose between fixing their car or buying a book, Karbhari says, adding that a small amount of money to most people could be a huge sum to a student in a difficult situation at that time. 34

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Other students who are trying to escape unfortunate situations would rather “stay in a corner underneath a staircase in a hallway, or in a park,” he says. “These are not hobos or vagrants. These are 4.0 students. These are going to be the leaders of tomorrow.” Surveys show that one in six undergraduates suffers from housing insecurity, but Little says the statistics can vary from city to city. He also says the exact number of homeless students is difficult to determine because students who are sleeping in their car, or on a friend’s couch, may not identify as homeless. “It’s not particular to climate or geography or any demographic,” he says. “It happens to everyone.” Foster children “are a specific case, too, because they age out [of the system] at 18,” Little says. Therefore, those young adults may soon find themselves without a place to live or any support. Caleb Lowery, 19, a UTA junior and leasing agent for 848 Mitchell, has lived in the dorms on UTA’s campus. He’ll be one of 848 Mitchell’s new residents. Lowery says he’s looking forward to living in the complex and sleeping in a queen-sized bed, but can relate to the need for the fund-raiser because he’s had to rely heavily on academic scholarships. Since it started in 2015, UTA’s emergency assistance fund has helped more than 800 students. “This will be an annual event,” Little says. “This is Arlington. We can do this.”

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Al Schahn shows off his violin collection, which consists of instruments originally crafted by his father. To the left is a close-up of the tools he uses, as well as a piano he restored.

Some of the family members, including Al’s mother and father, he display of handcrafted, antique violins in a South eventually returned to Texas, and Al grew up in Rio Frio, which was Arlington living room looked like a scene from the also home to a considerable amount of mesquite trees. Nearly all of Antiques Roadshow. The instruments had been built on the violins that Frank built in Rio Frio have mesquite wood backs, a backyard stump at the southern edge of the Texas Hill Country. Al says, and they were made without any electricity. That’s where Frank Schahn built fiddles after he’d retired from Al, who isn’t a musician but lovingly restores musical building houses and dams, says Al Schahn, 88, one of Frank and instruments, says he can typically tell whether spruce, mesquite or Ethel Schahn’s five children. curly maple wood was used to create an instrument just by looking “He was 80 years old when he made these,” Al says of the violins. at the woodgrain. “Papa was a carpenter and a concrete man. As he talks, one of his former Sunday As he had time, he would build guitars. A School students, Emily Klophaus, places lot of them are guitars in South Texas … he one of the fiddles across her shoulder and would build violins. He built harps.” begins to play a tune. Frank Schahn had learned woodworking “I’m so impressed with all of these,” skills from his father, William, who had she says afterward. “These are just so worked on, and received, lifetime tickets beautiful.” to an opera house in Düsseldorf, Germany. Al, who’s a member of the First Baptist “Even in 1950, [Papa] would finish [a violin] Church in Arlington, says he and his wife late in the evening, and I would hear it, and Frank Schahn (right) began building fiddles after he retired from building homes. of 67 years, Doris Ann, who died earlier this it was German,” Al recalls. “He was playing year, had attended seminary together so opera music.” they could work with young people. “Dad could fix anything,” he says, noting that people would Near the rows of violins also lay some hand tools that Frank drive from places like San Antonio, Del Rio and Uvalde to bring Schahn had used to make the violins. him special furniture to fix that was broken. Al’s 90-year-old brother, Bill, an accomplished pianist, says he According to a family Bible that lay on a table near the violins, the believes his father wanted to “make sure each family had a violin.” Schahn family came to D’Hanis, a small town about 50 miles west When Frank died, he had left behind pieces of unfinished violins of San Antonio, in 1882. Later, they went to Seattle where they built that Al later assembled. violins in a shop on the waterfront.

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Bill Schahn (left, with Al) and Emily Klophaus show that the restored instruments still sound as sweet as they did the day they were originally constructed.

Bill also recalls a violin that was returned to the family a few years ago by a 92-year-old woman – his first music teacher. Originally, Frank Schahn had made it for the preacher who had baptized Bill and Al in the Frio River when Bill was 14 and Al was 12. “When he left to go to Corpus Christi, Papa gave him a violin,” Al says, adding “that is strictly a Baptist fiddle there.” Al, who had worked with his father when he was young, says he started restoring musical instruments after retiring from Vought Aircraft. Bill points out the piano that Al had taken completely apart and restored. Later, he demonstrates the sound of the keys, as well as his vocals. “When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary; when troubles come and my heart burdened be; then, I am still and wait here in the silence,” Bill sings. “Until you come and sit awhile with me.” Bill learned how to play steel guitar, and at age 14 he began taking piano lessons. Later, he helped set up the music department at Dallas Baptist University and taught music. As chorale director for Knox Fellowship, he traveled around the world leading worship with keyboard, he says. Bill still travels around playing music, often at retirement homes. He moved to Fort Worth in 1990 with his grand piano. “We grew up playing [music] out in the country,” Al says. “We didn’t have any television or anything to watch. That’s what we did. We played musical instruments. It didn’t matter if it wasn’t right. We played.” Today, Al stays busy restoring instruments and writing books. He

has self-published “Memories of the Hill Country,” as well as “The Long Way Home,” a historical fiction work that takes him down the Appalachian Trail before buying the place he grew up on and then making a cattle drive into Denver. Al talks about a woman he had restored a violin for who learned that he had written a book. The woman had not been expected to live, and she now wants to read his second book. “They can’t figure out what’s happened,” he says. “All of a sudden, she’s reading books. And she brought me a whole page of history, that’s over 100 years old, on that violin.” People bring Al their fiddles from across the United States and other countries for restoration. Once, someone brought a violin his father had made in 1901 then discovered a historical photo on the Internet of Frank playing the same instrument. Another family picture shows Frank standing near the smokehouse where he sometimes dried his wood. Al is currently building his first violin out of cherry wood and sycamore. He’ll place the cherry wood on the back and the sycamore on the front, he explains, because softer wood goes on the front of an instrument. Recently, Al restored a German violin, a copy of Stradivarius, that’s more than 120 years old. As the violin was being presented back to its owner, Al read a poem he’d written about the fiddle, and Klophaus played the instrument before the small crowd that had gathered in Al’s living room. “It’s just like when it came out the shop,” Al says of the violin. “When they get older, they get better.”

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his month, we venture to South Arlington – specifically, to the Deerwood Park neighborhood – where this stately dwelling sits amidst a veritable forest and next to a breathtaking waterway. Built in 1991, this 5,844-square foot home anchors a .78-acre lot and features amenities galore. Not the least of those, says owner Julie Pompa, are the backyard that leads straight to the pond, the high ceilings, clean lines and an open floor plan that is perfect for entertaining. “Those are what drew us here initially,” says Pompa. The “us” she’s talking about are she, her husband Tony and their three youngest daughters, ages 16 and 14. Yes, the younger two are twins. Collectively, the Pompas have called this place home for the past six years.

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But they’re looking to relocate, so this elegant estate is on the market and is listed by Linda Broadus with the Magazzine Cunningham Group of Ebby Halliday REALTORS ®. You can find out more about Broadus at the end of the story. First, though, you’re going to find out more about the home, starting with these numbers: Five (bedrooms), four (bathrooms) and two (half baths). There’s also a three-car garage. However, as the photographs on this and the ensuing pages show, this dwelling is about a lot more than numbers. It is a sublime consortium of elegance and comfort, located in an ideal neighborhood. Julie says it has so many things going for it that picking favorite places is difficult. >>>

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Practically every inch of this home’s 5,844 square feet has been created to give the owners and visitors something to celebrate – from the spacious, practial interior to the exquisite views from beyond the back door.

She certainly cherishes the part of town where the home is located. “Deerwood Park is made up of 62 homes and mostly surrounded by the bigger neighborhood of Wimbledon,” she says. “It is quiet and well kept, and you can find your neighbors tending to their yards and walking their dogs or [walking] for exercise on a daily basis.” As for the home’s interior spaces, Julie says she is particularly partial to the areas that routinely bring her family together. “Inside, I especially enjoy the living room that is open to the kitchen and wet bar area,” she says. “We spend a lot of time in here cooking dinners, spending time with the family and entertaining both family and friends.” Outside, she loves “all of it!” There’s a pool, gazebo area, decks and patios. “We enjoy morning coffee, or an evening glass of wine with large oak and pine trees and tons of wildlife all around,” she says. As might be expected at a home that is closing in on 30, the Pompas have done some remodeling during their time there. “We created a 400-foot-living space upstairs with a wet bar and built-in desks and cabinets for the girls to enjoy

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and entertain their friends,” Julie says. “Movies, popcorn, games and lots of sleep-overs fill the area.” Elsewhere, over time, the Pompas have continued to put personal touches to the home’s existing features – and tried to take advantage of the dwelling’s immense entertainment value. “The home’s spacious living areas lend themselves to entertain both small and large parties of all types,” Julie says. “When the weather is nice the gatherings never fail to spill out to the backyard, so guests can enjoy the beautiful outdoor setting.” Though the Pompas are looking to make a change, Julie says she can’t help but think of how special her current home is. She will especially miss one thing. “The outdoor scenery – both from the inside view of the floor to ceiling and wall-to-wall windows and the outdoor layout of this beautiful piece of property,” she says. “We don’t feel like we are in the middle of the city with the setting of this home.” If you’re interested in finding out more about the home, you can call Broadus at 817-654-8589, or you can visit ebby.com/agents_offices/find_agent/team/ magazzinecunninghamgroup.

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SENIOR LIVING

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How local entities are helping create promising opportunities for people experiencing their golden years

s many of our readers find themselves on the cusp – or, even over the threshold – of their senior years, they can be buoyed by the notion that all manner of local organizations/businesses/practices are dedicated to helping them make a successful transition. For instance ...

Chefs for Seniors

Chefs for Seniors is a growing national franchise that specializes in providing affordable, fresh and healthy meals to senior citizens. Local chefs prepare meals for the week in the home using the freshest ingredients, while offering a fun interactive experience. Chefs for Seniors wants to provide companionship to the seniors while preparing meals in the client’s home. Chefs for Seniors offers rotating menu options, which include select Chef creations inspired by the region. These meals can be customized to the client’s dietary needs and preferences. Clients select their desired meal in advance, allowing the chef to shop and prepare the meals on the designated cooking day. Weekly meal plans begin at $125 for entrees with 10-12 servings (additional costs may apply for special dietary needs). Chefs prepare the meals between two and two and a half hours. After the meal is prepared and stored according to the client’s preferences, the chefs clean before leaving the house. Chefs for Seniors was started in 2013 by Barrett Allman and son Nathan Allman. The Allmans were inspired by the needs of an older family member who couldn’t cook meals for themselves and had to enter into assisted living. The meal delivery service has been featured by NPR, The Boston Globe, Fast Company and more. Within the last year, the organization has expanded across the country. New franchise owner Shaneka Baylor has a background as a

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clinical pharmacist and has worked to teach her patients how to marry taste preferences with healthy cooking to improve their health. She has a love for meal planning and cooking and is looking forward to using Chefs for Seniors as a vehicle to serve her local senior community. For more: chefsforseniors.com. To book your meal service locally, call Shaneka Baylor at 469-476-2420, email her at shaneka.baylor@chefsforseniors.com or visit the website chefsforseniors.com/arlington-grand-prairie-tx.

Ravi Doctor, DDS

Ravi Doctor, DDS, offers award-winning dentistry for the 21st century – including services for seniors, such as implants, dentures and cosmetic dentistry. A dental implant is a device that mimics the root of a natural tooth, used in dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth such as a crown or bridge. “Research for dental implant devices is pervasive,” Dr. Doctor says. “In addition, Implantology is a revolutionary discovery in dental medicine. The materials used are biocompatible and are not considered harmful to the human body. We employ the convenience of computer tomography scanning to ensure the sound placement and efficacy of your

dental implants using low-radiation PreXion3D imaging technology.” Dr. Doctor also offers a range of partial and full denture options that will keep patients smiling following advanced tooth loss. He urges seniors experiencing tooth loss to set up a tooth-replacement consultation. “We’ll examine your smile and help you find the right denture to meet your unique needs,” he says. Dr. Doctor and his team know that few people have the perfect smile – especially senior citizens – and the practice offers a fix for that as well. “In addition to orthodontic treatment, which can straighten your teeth, recent advances in dental materials and techniques offer near-perfect teeth that are almost as strong as the originals,” Dr. Doctor says. “As a cosmetic dentist, I understand the importance of image. I have studied contemporary cosmetic procedures and believe that all dental work should be attractive and natural looking.” For more: docdds.com.

Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids

For more than 30 years, Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids has continued to strive to improve the quality

of life for those in need of hearing health care. The practice provides comprehensive and individual hearing health care, while building long-term relationships with its patients and their families based on honesty, integrity and respect. Dr. Melissa Danchak is the owner of the practice. She and her team at Kos/Danchak are passionate about providing unparalleled care and service for their patients. To that end, Kos/Danchak offers a variety of audiology and hearing aid dispensing services, including: • Complete hearing tests • Earwax removal • Hearing aid evaluations, selection and fittings, rehabilitation and counseling Photo: asccare.com • A full line of hearing instruments • Repair and service for all brands and models of hearing aids • Hearing protection and swim molds • Assistive listening devices For more: northtxhearing.com.

Medical City Arlington

As people age, so do their bones and joints, and issues commonly arise with both. The orthopedic surgeons at Medical City Arlington are among the most trusted when it comes to the diagnosis and treatment of disorders involving the musculoskeletal system. Especially prominent are the surgeons who specialize in knee, shoulder repair and hip replacement, and they welcome discussions with patients who are addressing orthopedic issue to help them decide whether surgery offers the best chance for permanent relief of hip, knee or shoulder pain, as well as improved mobility. These orthopedic surgeons will tell you about the safest, most effective and most widely adopted approaches, methods, and materials, and about the possible risks and complications associated with each. Consideration may also be given to treating your problem with an anti-inflammatory medication, nutritional

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supplements, or physical therapy. Should a more intricate procedure be deemed appropriate, Medical City Arlington provides hip replacement, knee replacement, hip and knee revisions, shoulder surgery, lower back and neck treatment, arthroscopies and spinal stenosis treatments. The hospitals’ Joint Reconstruction Institute is home to numerous physician specialists who have performed hundreds of shoulder, knee and hip replacement procedures. The institute has private rooms with a rehabilitation gym staffed by an excellent physical therapy team to quickly get you on the road to recovery. Additionally, Medical City Arlington has implemented the American Orthopedic Association’s Own the Bone Program. The program is aimed to better identify, evaluate and treat patients that suffer from an osteoporosis or low bone density-related fragility fracture (a broken bone that results from a fall from standing height or less). The program brings focus to the severe health implications of fragility fractures and the multi-faceted approach hospitals or clinics can employ to ensure these patients receive the most comprehensive care. For more: medicalcityarlington.com.

Texas Health Physicians Group

Texas Health Physicians Group has a strong record of providing compassionate, quality care to North Texas seniors. Its highly skilled team covers the full range of health needs you may face as you age. From primary care medicine to cardiology and hospice care, the team at Texas Health Physicians Group is dedicated to serving you and your family throughout your medical journey. Texas Health Physicians Group provides the latest education and advanced technology, as well as personalized care to each of its patients. And as needed, the health care providers work closely with other Texas Health specialists to ensure you have every option available, keeping you informed and in charge every step of the way. Among the services offered: • Alzheimer’s disease and memory disorders • Back and spine • Bariatric surgery • Breast cancer • Colon-rectal surgery • Endocrine • Gastroenterology/Hepatology • Hand and wrist • Heart and vascular • Joint replacement • Neurology • OB/GYN

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• Orthopedics • Primary care • Sports Medicine For more: texashealth.org/ thpg.

Mansfield Methodist Medical Center

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center sports acclaimed departments in two key health realms that often affect seniors: stroke and cardiac care. The hospital has been recognized as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and American Heart Association – a distinction that recognizes stroke care programs that follow national standards and guidelines that can significantly improve outcomes for stroke patients. MMMC is the only Advanced Primary Stroke Center in the Mansfield area with medical professionals trained in stroke care ready to provide emergency services 24/7. Additionally, Mansfield Methodist Medical Center has been awarded Chest Pain Accreditation from The Joint Commission and has received the Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction as a Cardiac Center, for providing our communities with conscientious, reliable cardiac care. The Amon G. Carter Foundation Heart and Vascular Center, located in the 110,000-square-foot Tower Two at Methodist Mansfield Center, expands the hospital’s cardiology services, bringing advanced care to the heart of Mansfield and the surrounding communities. Designed with the patient in mind, the Heart and Vascular Center provides a wide range of cardiac procedures, from open heart surgery to diagnostic and interventional cardiology. For more: methodisthealthsystem.org/ methodist-mansfield-medical-center.

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As Audiology Experts celebrates its 11th anniversary, it continues to operate on the belief that every person impacted by hearing loss should be educated and informed on how to manage it so that life can be lived to the fullest.

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To that end, Audiologist Dr. Lisa B. Fell and her team offer a wide range of state-of-the-art services and compassionate care that help patients and their families address their hearing issues in the most effective way possible. Audiology services include: • Comprehensive audiological evaluations by an experienced audiologist • Providers for many insurance carriers for diagnostic testing and hearing aids • Cerumen removal (ear wax cleaning) • Tinnitus evaluations and consultations • Access to hearing aid manufacturers with the latest in technology • Competitive pricing and a 30-day adjustment period for hearing aids • Financing options available • Expert Hearing Care package available for care and maintenance for keeping the devices at optimum performance • Hearing aid batteries, supplies and assistive listening devices • Custom ear molds and hearing protection, musician’s earplugs, sleep molds, and swim plugs For more: audiologyexperts.com.

Since 1994, Karen Schroeder has been a trusted neighborhood attorney, building a reputation on sound legal representation, especially for senior clients. Schroeder’s goal is to give her clients confidence and peace of mind. She and her team help you plan for any contingencies that may happen accidentally or through illness. Schroeder can help you create a plan that covers incapacity and includes plans for surrogate decision-making – including preferences for long-term care and estate preservation should you personally not be able to make those choices in the long run. She also empowers clients with proven, legally sound strategies that will help preserve their wealth and safeguard their assets. Proper estate planning for asset and wealth protection is important because it affords you the ability to protect and Photo: money.usa.com secure your interests in the event of foreseeable and unforeseeable life-changing issues. Estate planning will also serve the critical role of distributing property and assets to family upon death, rather than have those assets disputed over, taxed at higher rates or held up in the court systems. For more: karenschroederlaw.com.

Alzheimer’s Association

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s® will take place at 8 a.m. on Oct. 5 at Tarrant County College’s Southeast campus. At the event, sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association and Edward Jones®, 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? Local residents are encouraged to help make that beautiful day happen by joining the Alzheimer’s Association for the world’s largest fundraiser to fight the disease. For more: alz.org.

Tarrant County College Southeast

Tarrant County College Southeast’s Senior Education Program is a unique curriculum for individuals ages 55 and older. The college offers a variety of course topics from current events

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and history to arts and crafts and recreation. The program is coordinated with Senior Advisory Councils through Community Education & Engagement (CEE). Ten-week sessions are offered each fall and spring. Classes are taught by seniors with prior experience in the designated areas and volunteers. There are no limits on the number of classes for which you can register. For more: tccd.edu/academics/cie/lifelong-learning/ senior-education.

Legend of Mansfield

Offering both Assisted Living and Memory Care residences, Legend of Mansfield® is dedicated to providing the highest levels of personal service and a warm, comfortable and actively social environment that will enrich each resident’s life. Legend of Mansfield celebrates its residents’ unique personalities and lifestyles with services designed especially for their needs. Residents will find a vibrant atmosphere that values both community and individuality. Gathering areas are purposefully designed to make life more engaging, convenient and social, while a variety of residential floor plans offer comfortable, private retreats in which you can express your individual taste and lifestyle. For more: legendseniorliving.com/Find-a-Community/ texas/legend-of-mansfield.html.

Active Family Wellness Center

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At Active Family Wellness Center, Dr. Kenyon Godwin leads a group of professionals dedicated to improving the health and wellness of patients from the Arlington area – including senior citizens. The team at Active Family Wellness Center believes people should have the freedom to pursue their purpose without limitations. The practice is built on the concept of treating the whole individual, versus just addressing specific medical issues as they arise. By taking this preventive wellness approach, Dr. Godwin is able to help patients reach their optimal level of health, move beyond illness and injury, and prevent future maladies. AFWC offers an effective lifestyle modification program called 8 Weeks to Wellness. This program incorporates the best of wellness: Chiropractic, Nutrition, Massage, Fitness and Meditation/Prayer. The practice’s other services include specific adjustments, corrective care for scoliosis and weakened spines, spinal decompression and functional wellness for those with brain fog, fatigue and hormonal imbalances. On the wellness side, AFWC offers massage therapy, weight loss, personal training/fitness classes, prenatal/ pediatric adjustments and top-of-the-line supplements.

Active Family Wellness Center has partnered with other providers to now offer Stem Cell Therapy/PRP and Counseling for families and first responders. As for technology, they have an advanced 3D functional movement analysis and the latest body composition analyzer. For more: txwellnessdoc.com.

Great Skin Spa & Facial Club

Looking and feeling younger isn’t confined to a certain age group. In fact, seniors especially appreciate the benefits of treatments that rejuvenate the skin – and the spirit. Great Skin Spa & Facial Club owner Brenda Cureton Smith says routine skin care represents a value on several fronts. “Our belief is that it should be beneficial in the beauty, care and knowledge of how to have more beautiful skin, increased relaxation and decreased stress,” Cureton Smith says. “The best results of skin care and body treatments result from continuous and regularly scheduled, professional skin and body treatments, coupled with an effective, customized home care system to use in between your professional treatments. Through our Facial Club, we make it affordable for our clients to care for their skin in both aspects – in the spa and at home.” Each service at Great Skin features a one-time investment of a single treatment, as well as membership pricing, which is based on a four-time-treatment plan that offers a lower investment per treatment. Once each goal is achieved, members can also purchase a maintenance program, thereby continuing maintenance at the best investment level. For more: greatskin4you.com.

Resurgence Wellness

Resurgence Wellness specializes in providing advanced medical solutions to help patients reach optimal health, regardless of their age. Practice founder Christopher Chappell says Resurgence Wellness methodically analyzes the cause of each patient’s health issues to create effective – even, life-changing – results, whether a patient’s goal is to lose weight, stabilize hormone levels or boost his/her immune system. The gamut of solutions is based on treatments that are safe and non-invasive ways to get to the root cause of health problems to help restore the patient’s vitality. The practice’s philosophy is “Own the Day.” Chappell, a clinical nurse specialist, started Resurgence Wellness a year ago on the philosophy that changing the lifestyle can change the life. Resurgence Wellness provides solutions for health issues such as Weight Loss, Medical Aesthetics and Sexual Wellness, as well as offering Platelet Rich Plasma/Stem Cell and Intravenous Nutrient Therapies, Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy and Concierge Medicine. For more: resurgencewellness.com.

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ARTS & CRAFTS

Fair thee well

This month’s annual Eunice Fall Craft Fair is the first of two events showcasing local artisans, food and (of course) fun

Here are a pair of scenes that show what visitors might discover at the annual Eunice Craft Fair this month.

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upport your local crafters and artisans in the American Dream City! If you live in Arlington and like handmade, unique and specialty items, you’ll want to check out the annual Annual Eunice Fall Craft Fair, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Sept. 28 at the Eunice Activity Center (1000 Eunice St.). The fair is a family-friendly event that will feature a bounce house, face painter and balloon artist. You can also enjoy lunch from local food trucks and get a free snow cone for dessert. The Eunice Fall Craft Fair is the first of two annual activities of this type on the city schedule. In addition, Olde Town Christmas, scheduled to take place from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Dec. 6, is a fabulous holiday market complete with a Santa Claus visit, hot chocolate and holiday entertainment. Both fairs are free and are timed ideally for visitors to take part in some holiday shopping. The organizers work to promote and inspire local crafters and artisans to elevate the creative culture of the American Dream City and bring the best in handmade goods to Arlington. Visitors can expect a lot of variety at these events. Both Arlington craft fairs will feature quality goods from more than 75 local artisans. Items for sale will include baked goods, wall canvas pieces, handmade jewelry, crocheted and knitted items, paper goods, handmade wooden furniture and decor, gourmet candy, quilts, wreaths and more at prices ranging from under $1 to more than $100. Visitors who show up early to the events can double their chances to win a handmade door prize. For more information about the Eunice Fall Craft Fair or to be a vendor, call 817-277-8091. For more information about Olde Town Christmas or to be a vendor, call 817-277-5001.

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Arlington on Tap returns this month for its fourth year of engaging talks about the city

rlington on Tap, the popular mix of TED-type talks and the Quest for Major League Baseball.” Parker Vandergriff, blended with a happy hour at downtown bars and the grandson of legendary Arlington Mayor Tom Vandergriff, is a bistros, returns for a fourth season in September but with movie maker and video producer of growing reputation. Though a new primary sponsor – Downtown Arlington has long-since grown Arlington Management Corp. accustomed to the presence of the The new season will feature talks Texas Rangers, the fact that the team from a movie maker, an empathetic chose to locate in a suburban city, robot, storm chasers, a mayoral which at the time had a population address, creators of a miracle on of only 100,000, is a testament to the Front Street, a look at Arlington’s dogged, against-all-odds persistence growing restaurant scene and other and vision of the now-deceased topics, all guaranteed to increase Tom Vandergriff and one of the insights into the city’s unique urban most astonishing events in major lifestyle. professional sports. The tale would, “Arlington on Tap is but one of a in fact, make a good movie – which number of exciting developments – it soon will be. things to do and see – in this city’s Place and time: Legal Draft, 500 E. increasingly vibrant and eclectic Front St., 6 p.m., Sept. 10. downtown,” says Downtown • Ryan Dodson and others: “The Arlington President Maggie Front Street Miracle.” Take a time Campbell. “It’s also a fun way to machine even a scant 10 years take a look at downtown’s varied back, and the short section of and growing restaurant and bar Front Street just north of the Union scene, creating a new network of Pacific Railroad line in Downtown friends in the process.” Arlington would have offered “ARLINGTON ON TAP is but one of a Campbell praised Arlington on a far different ambiance than it number of exciting developments – Tap creators O.K. Carter and Mark presently does. But with investment things to do and see – in this city’s Joeckel, as well as the organizations and patience of entrepreneurs like increasingly vibrant and eclectic originally sponsoring Arlington on Burk Collins, Alan Petsche, Ralph downtown. It’s also a fun way to take a Tap: Arlington Proud, Arlington Shelton and Dodson, the street has Historical Society and media developed into a growing blend look at downtown’s varied and growing sponsor Arlington Today magazine, of restaurants, unique bistros and restaurant and bar scene, creating a which will continue its role in the small businesses. But as Dodson and new network of friends in the process.” fourth season. others will testify, more – much more “Downtown Arlington board – is coming. Front Street is destined – Maggie Campbell members are delighted to continue to become an Arlington tradition President, Downtown Arlington Management Corp. what they started,” Campbell says. and favorite downtown hangout. Here’s the schedule and locations More restaurants, apartments, for the initial two Arlington on Tap events this fall: sidewalks, lighting, music and events are all coming soon. • Parker Vandergriff and progress on the movie “Tom Vandergriff Place and time: Tipsy Oak, 301 E. Front St., 6 p.m., Oct. 8. 54

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enturies-old mansions, Spanish moss-draped trees, spooky cemeteries, cobblestone walks: in a word, Charleston. As you walk the gas lamp-lit streets at night, past horse-drawn carriages and the antebellum architecture, you just might think you’ve traveled back in time. But just because this South Carolina city is proud to celebrate its heritage doesn’t mean it’s stuck in the past. Charleston boasts innovative restaurants, interesting shops, contemporary art galleries and the world-class Spoleto Festival USA. This is the place to experience the genteel South – after all, it was the home of suave “Gone with the Wind” character, Rhett Butler. History pervades almost every aspect of the Holy City, from the majestic homes-turned-museums to the landmarks that promote the city’s role in United States history. Civil War buffs should head to Fort Sumter, where the first shot of the War between the States was fired. Meanwhile, shopaholics looking for locally made goods should peruse the Charleston City Market. When you’re ready for a day at the beach, the city’s got you covered there, too. Several beach towns, including Sullivan’s Island, Isle of Palm and Folly Beach, offer sun, sand and gentle waves. For more: charlestoncvb.com

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Here are the top four fall getaway spots, according to U.S. News & World Report Sedona, Ariz.

edona is regularly described as one of America’s most beautiful places. Nowhere else will you find a landscape as dramatically colorful. The towering red rocks and jagged sandstone buttes matched against an almost always blue sky have beckoned to professional and budding artists for years. And filmmakers have chosen these fiery rock formations in north-central Arizona as the backdrop for such box-office hits as “3:10 to Yuma,” “Broken Arrow” and “Midnight Run.” But there’s more to Sedona than red rocks and good looks. Over the past few decades, spiritualists have flocked to the region to take advantage of the numerous New Age “vortexes” with supposed spirit-balancing powers found here. Still searching for a way to satisfy your yen? Book an afternoon at one of Sedona’s many spas. Traditional treatments with a local twist – such as red clay wraps and blue corn body scrubs – followed by a glass of local wine are great ways to relax after a long day spent on the trails. Oh yeah, did we mention that the area is home to more than 100 hiking trails? Don’t forget to bring your boots! For more: visitsedona.com 56

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San Francisco, Calif.

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jumbled collage of colorful neighborhoods and beautiful views, San Francisco draws those free-spirited types who have an eye for edgy art, a taste for imaginative cuisine and a zeal for adventure. It’s really not surprising that songwriter Tony Bennett left his heart here: The city boasts jaw-dropping sights, world-class cuisine, cozy cafes and plenty of booming nightlife venues. Spend an hour or two sunning yourself alongside sea lions on the bay, admiring the views of the city from Twin Peaks, or strolling along the Marina. And for the quintessential San Franciscan experience, enjoy a ride on a cable car or hop on a boat tour for a cruise beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. San Francisco takes the big-city buzz and melds it with a sense of small-town charm. Follow the crowds to the touristy Fisherman’s Wharf area (you’ll love the views of Alcatraz) before heading along the bay to the Presidio for a glimpse of the famous Golden Gate Bridge. But don’t forget to save time for the Mission District, the Haight and the Castro for exposure to all of the different varieties of the San Francisco lifestyle. And when you’re ready for a break from the city, join one of San Francisco’s best wine tours for a relaxing daytrip. For more: sftravel.com

Grand Canyon, Ariz.

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he word “grand” doesn’t begin to do this canyon justice. Measuring approximately 277 river miles in length, up to 18 miles in width and a mile deep, this massive chasm in northern Arizona is truly a natural wonder. For six million years, the Grand Canyon has expanded with the help of the mighty Colorado River, and for centuries, people from all over the globe have traveled to gaze out over its red and orange grandeur. Managed by the National Park Service and officially designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Grand Canyon leaves its approximately 6 million visitors per year awestruck. But if you’re seeking a secluded escape to Mother Nature, you should be prepared: The Grand Canyon can be very crowded. The South Rim – home to the Grand Canyon Village and the well-worn Bright Angel Trail – is particularly popular for sightseers and hikers. It is on this side that you’ll find the most amenities. For a break from the crowds, head to the North Rim. This is the place for backwoods camping and hardcore hiking. For more: visitgrandcanyon.com arlingtontoday.com • September 2019 • ARLINGTON TODAY

PICTURE-PERFECT MOMENTS

SCENE Snapshots from the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 848 Mitchell, from the Brodie Consulting Group’s book launch party celebrating local authors and from a check presentation by Women Inspring Philanthropy

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Dignitaries cut the ribbon to mark the official opening of 848 Mitchell.

Cheryl Wolters and Brent Little at the 848 Mitchell event

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Sid Turner, Megan DeAnda, Bobbi Jean Friess and Madison Lansdale at 848 Mitchell

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Here’s a group shot of the authors who were spotlighted at the Brodie Consulting Group book launch party at Texas Live!.

Valle Caldwell and 8-year-old author Libby Caldwell at the book launch

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SUPPORTING THE ARTS

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imeless Concerts is unlike anything else you will find in North Texas. Professional musicians perform chamber music in a relaxed atmosphere with genres from classical, contemporary, and international music from piano, strings and vocalists. Concerts are held five times per year, with each concert having a specific theme. The hour-long concerts are followed by a party accompanied by a pianist, who takes song requests from attendees. Finger foods, dessert and wine are provided during the post-concert party. It is a great opportunity to support the arts while building friendships and potential networking opportunities with other attendees. Last year, I was invited to attend one of their concerts. After the concert, I was so impressed that I wanted to help the organization and later became a board member. Timeless Concerts is keeping the arts going in Arlington, and its five events are held throughout the year at the Arlington Museum of Art. LeeAnne Chenoweth, President/Artistic Director of Timeless Concerts, created the organization to both support the arts in Arlington and for community outreach. The mission of the 60

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community outreach is to present chamber music of all styles and eras in a casual and engaging environment. It provides education, along with promoting appreciation and support for live classical performances. This is done by providing exciting educational programs in elementary schools, encouraging students to learn more about music, and to those already in orchestra to continue in junior high school. Timeless Concerts helps build attendance for the future of the performing arts with free education concerts in area schools by serving children who are most likely not given the opportunity to see live concerts. We offer free tickets to those students, so they can enjoy the performing arts. Timeless Concerts invites you to come to our next concert at 8 p.m. on Sept 21. The theme is “Sergei and the Seasons!,” which will feature songs of Sergei Rachmaninoff, as well as his instrumental music, plus music of Sergei Prokofiev. You can get more information at TimelessConcerts.com. Paul Brodie is CEO of Brodie Consulting Group, a Book Publishing company based in Arlington and a proud board member of Timeless Concerts.

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CITY PLANNING

Good news! City’s 2020 proposed budget includes a recommendation for a property rate reduction for the fourth straight year

he Arlington City Council recently took its first look at the proposed $523 million Fiscal Year 2020 operating budget, which includes a recommendation for a property tax rate reduction for the fourth year in a row. Proposals for next fiscal year, which begins Oct. 1, include significant investments in public safety and technology, continuation of the successful Via rideshare pilot program and support for Arlington’s award-winning parks and recreation amenities. This includes the 2020 openings of the Southeast Recreation Center and the combined East Arlington Recreation Center and Library. The budget, which the Council will vote on this month after a series of public meetings, also includes funding for new library materials, right-of-way mowing and additional LED street lighting. Even with these additions, the City of Arlington is proposing to lower its property tax rate for a fourth consecutive year because of rising property values. The City Council will consider whether to reduce Arlington’s property tax rate, which is currently $0.6348 per $100 of assessed value, to $0.6240 per $100 of assessed value. This change will result in tax savings for some residents. If approved, Arlington’s property tax rate, which remained flat for 14 years prior to the series of reductions, will have dropped by 2.08 cents since 2016. Arlington, named by wallethub.com as the best-run city in Texas for a second straight year, strives to provide quality services and amenities to its residents, visitors and business community at the lowest possible cost. The City’s revenue to pay for these valuable services and amenities comes largely from property taxes and sales tax. The City projects it will collect $118.8 million in General Fund property taxes and $68.4 million in General Fund sales taxes during the coming fiscal year, both of which are increases over the current year. Arlington’s proposed budget and business plan is built around supporting the City Council’s five priorities: Champion Great Neighborhoods, Support Youth and Families, 62

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Invest in Our Economy, Enhance Regional Mobility and Put Technology to Work. Highlights from the proposed budget include: • $851,397 Firefighter Academy funding • $161,306 Fire Prevention K9 staffing • $76,600 for K-12 nonfiction library materials • $169,108 for right-of-way and median mowing • $258,647 base funding for the future Southeast Recreation Center • $931,259 for eight Investigative Support Officers • $153,452 Maintenance, upgrade and renewal of existing PD software • $6,466,000 for street maintenance, including LED streetlight conversion and streetlight and signal pole painting • $1,865,226 for continuation of the Via rideshare pilot program • $150,000 Connected/Autonomous Vehicles and Smart City pilot projects • $2,890,460 in IT support, including software maintenance and upgrades For more: arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/budget_finance/ budget__business_plan.

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The proposed 2019-2020 proposed budget for Mansfield is $202,022,235 and includes a tax rate of $0.71 per $100 of assessed value – mirroring last year’s tax rate. The budget and service program also features a Capital Improvement Program “Five Year Look” that shows capital improvement projects for which city funds have been allocated from 2019-2023. Here are the projects identified in the budget:

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The proposed 2019-2020 proposed budget for Dalworthington Gardens will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget by an amount of $101,305, which is a 6 percent increase from last year’s budget. The property tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll in the 2019-2020 budget is $8,992.67. The 2019-2020 property rate is $0.58/100.

Pantego

The 2019-2020 proposed budget for the Town of Pantego will raise more money from property taxes than last year’s budget by an amount of $114,590, which is an 8.4 percent increase from last year’s budget. The property tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll in the 2019-2020 proposed budget is $2,709. The 2019-2020 property rate is $0.42/100, which is the same as it was in the 2018-2019 budget.

Kennedale

Kennedale’s proposed 2019-20 budget will raise more revenue from property taxes than last year’s budget by an amount of $378,099.00, which is a 9.8 percent increase from last year’s budget. The property tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll in the 2019-2020 proposed budget is $199,405.00. The 2019-2020 property rate is $0.734970/100, compared to the 20182019 rate of $0.725714/100.

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CONSERVATION

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he next time you’re cleaning up after preparing a delicious dish, don’t toss those eggshells, potato peels or fruit rinds into the trash. A great alternative to sending your unwanted fruit and vegetable scraps – or even leaves and grass clippings – to the landfill is to compost them instead. Compost provides beneficial nutrients for your garden and helps feed your lawn as well. Arlington Master Composters host free backyard composting classes at Veterans Park and River Legacy Park. The classes at Veterans Park are from 9 - 11 a.m. on the first Saturday of every month. The classes at River Legacy Park are from 9 - 11 a.m. on the second Saturday of every month. Arlington Master Composters note the following “Eight Great Reasons to Compost in Arlington”: • Composting Reduces Solid Waste: Compost yard waste instead of sending it to a landfill. • Composting Improves Soil Quality: Compost helps protect soil from erosion (up to 30 percent) and improves soil quality. • Composting Improves Water Quality: Compost helps make yards

and gardens healthier without using chemicals that may pollute groundwater, creeks, streams and lakes. • Composting Conserves Water: Compost improves soil so that water penetrates more easily and stays in the soil longer which means less watering. • Composting Fertilizes Soil: Compost feeds and nourishes the plants and the soil. • Composting Provides Nutrients: Compost slowly releases macro and micro-nutrients for plant growth, reducing the need for fertilizers. • Composting Improves Soil Structure: Compost improves the structure of sandy soils allowing them to retain moisture and nutrients longer. • Composting Lets Nature Work for You: Earthworms and other beneficial organisms flourish in enriched soils. Their activities release essential nutrients which strengthen plants and increase disease resistance. For more: arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/garbage_recycling/ leaf_lawn_management/composting_classes/free_monthly_classes.

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PICTURE-PERFECT MOMENTS

SCENE Snapshots from the Arlington Chamber of Commerce’s State of the District luncheon and from the grand opening of the Live! by Loews Hotel - Arlington, TX Photos: Southern Flair Photography

Arlington AISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos at the State of the District luncheon

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As usual, the State of the District luncheon drew a large, attentive crowd.

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BULLETIN BOARD

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One of the first charter schools in the city celebrates its 20th anniversary this year

s the new school year begins, Arlington Classics Academy marks a significant milestone – its 20th anniversary. Arlington Classics Academy (ACA) began in 1999 with less than 200 students in a small leased building off Roosevelt Drive. ACA has grown to three campuses which serve over 1,550 students from Kindergarten through eighth grade. One of the first charter schools in Arlington, ACA was founded by a group of parents with the desire to create a learning environment with the highest level of instruction based on the individual needs of each student. “I want to congratulate Arlington Classics Academy on celebrating their 20th anniversary. It seems like only yesterday I was on the original advisory board when ACA was founded, and I am so proud to see how far this institution has come,” says Congressman Ron Wright. “I had such a great time meeting with the eighth-grade students and faculty members this past Spring during their visit to Washington, D.C., and I look forward to next year’s trip!”

ACA’s classical curriculum includes the fundamentals of language arts, science, social studies, accelerated math, and reading programs, Spanish, physical education, art and music. Four character traits on which the school was founded – strength, wisdom, courage, and vigilance – are also integrated into student development. “For the past 20 years, Arlington Classics Academy educators have challenged and inspired students to push their academic boundaries and ACA students have thrived,” says Craig Sims, Executive Director of Arlington Classics Academy. “ACA has earned the highest accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency since 2007 and the school’s most recent Academic Performance Score issued by TEA was 91 compared to a regional average of 77. All three ACA campuses have been named Top Best Charter Schools in Texas by Niche.com and over 80% of ACA students meet or exceed the national mean on norm reference assessment. Arlington Classics Academy is proud to one of the many diverse and quality education options available to the families in our community.”

Globe life field update: it’s now more than 70% completed Heading into September, construction on Globe Life Field, the future home of the Texas Rangers, is 72 percent completed. In the near future, crews will concentrate on a number of facets that will complete the project, but one of the areas of focus includes the retractable roof, where three of the five trusses have been placed or will be soon. These renderings show what the completed ballpark will look like when the Rangers take the field to open the 2020 season.

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arlington will hold events to commemorate the 9/11 attacks

9/11 commemorative ceremony will be held at noon on Patriot Day, Sept. 11, at Texas Live! to honor the brave fire, police, emergency medical personnel and military who responded to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. Sheriff Bill Waybourn will emcee, and the keynote speaker will be Texas State Senator Brian Birdwell, a 9/11 Pentagon survivor. Mayor Jeff Williams, Police Chief Will Johnson, City Council members and State Representatives Bill Zedler, Tony Tinderholt and Matt Krause will be in attendance. Live musical entertainment will be provided. The commemoration ceremony is free and open to the public. It will be the city’s first observance of Patriot Day. In addition, Colonial Flag Foundation will present a Field of Honor from Sept. 7-14 at Veterans Park at which 1,000 flags will be displayed to call attention to and to honor those who serve or have served in our nation’s military or as local law enforcers and first responders. Prior to and during the event, flags are available for purchase for $40 online at arlingtonFOH.org or at the information booth during the event. Flags can be dedicated in honor or memory of a loved one. Proceeds raised from the flag sales and sponsorships will be used by the Arlington Veterans Park Foundation for constructing appropriate veterans memorials in Veterans Park. For more: arlingtonFOH.org.

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ziz Kobty, manager of Prince Lebanese Grill, tells us the restaurant’s locally famous Shawarma Sundays have gotten even better. “Prince has been asked by the Dallas Cowboys to appear as a Celebrity Chef this year for a Cowboys game at AT&T Stadium!” Kobty says. Prince will be at the Main Club North / South part of the stadium selling its delicious staple items to fans. Visit Prince Lebanese Grill’s Facebook page for updates on when this will happen.

City’s XFL Team: The Renegades

he name of Arlington’s team in the new incarnation of the XFL was revealed late last month: The Dallas Renegades. The team will play at Globe Life Park when the season starts in February.

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HEALTH/FITNESS

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he Arlington ISD recently announced that 25 of its campuses will offer free breakfast and lunch to all of their students starting this fall. The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) will be implemented at Carter and Workman Jr. High Schools and the 23 elementary schools that feed into those campuses.

What is Community Eligibility Provision? CEP is a service option available to identified schools that automatically allows those schools to provide breakfast and lunch to all enrolled children at no charge. Children attending a school operating CEP will receive free breakfast and lunch without families completing the USDA free and reduced-price meal application. What Actions Does a Family Need to Take to Enroll in CEP? To help ensure students receive all State funding and benefits available to their school and for appropriate comparisons for State accountability purposes, families with children at a school operating CEP will be asked to complete a Household Family Data Collection form. Those families were encouraged to help their children’s school receive all the benefits available by completing the form during the student registration process. “The Community Eligibility Provision is another way AISD has chosen to improve the health and wellness of students in our

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community,” David Lewis, director, AISD food and nutrition services says. “AISD succeeds only when we provide opportunities for students to succeed. CEP helps promote student performance and concentration whether it be in the classroom, on a stage or on a field by providing nutritious meals at no charge.” Lewis notes that this option also reduces the financial stress on families. 25 Schools Eligible for CEP The following schools are qualified and will operate under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP): • Carter Junior High • Workman Junior High • Adams Elementary • Amos Elementary • Anderson Elementary • Atherton Elementary • Berry Elementary • Blanton Elementary • Burgin Elementary • Crouch Elementary • Crow Elementary • Farrell Elementary • Foster Elementary • Goodman Elementary • Hale Elementary • Johns Elementary • Knox Elementary • McNutt Elementary • Morton Elementary • Patrick Elementary • Rankin Elementary • Remynse Elementary • Roark Elementary • South Davis Elementary • Thornton Elementary AISD campuses other than those listed are still participating in the federal free and reduced-price meal program, as in previous years. To receive free or reduced-price meal benefits for their child(ren) attending a school not operating CEP, qualifying parents need to apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits by completing a meal benefits application. When completing the meal benefits application, they need to list all children in the household on the meal benefits application. AISD also asks that they complete a Household Family Data Collections form in order for their child’s school operating CEP to receive all the State funding and benefits.

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friend came into town and wanted to get dinner. He asked me where I wanted to meet. I thought about it. Here’s a friend who hasn’t been in Arlington in awhile, and I wanted to take him somewhere “Arlington” that has good food, cold beer and fun atmosphere. Only one answer popped into my head: Grease Monkey. The Grease Monkey Burger Shop and Social House is a fixture to The Grease Monkey Burger Shop downtown Arlington and rightfully & Social Club is a great place to so. It sits right next to the historic meet with friends – oh, and the burgers are sublime. Vandergriff Chevrolet building and within walking distance from the Arlington Music Hall. The burger joint is a hub, a literal epitome of its name, where everyone can hang out, grab a beer, eat a burger or a basket of fries while enjoying the rest of Arlington who joins in. And I have a habit of bringing friends there. Anytime someone wants to do dinner, “Grease Monkey” is always my first suggestion. Grab a quick lunch? Have a long chat with a new friend? Enjoy a beer and company? A meet up place after an event? Try somewhere new? All done at Grease Monkey. It’s so on the tip of my tongue that Photos: The Grease Monkey sometimes I suggest it even when it doesn’t actually make sense. I needed a nice quiet place to meet with a colleague, and I suggested Grease Monkey – a place never lacking enough people to be considered quiet. But we still met there because Grease Monkey makes a mean burger, and we could find a quieter place in the back. Grease Monkey’s food menu is nothing fancy – but worth rolling up the sleeves and tucking into. It’s mostly burgers, fries and apps, but there’s enough of a variety of each that you can either have a favorite or not get bored rotating through the menu. I’m partial to the “Black and Blue” burger, a beef patty dressed with blue cheese crumbles, onion strings and bacon.

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The Black and Blue burger is not only my favorite thing there, but it’s the only blue cheese burger that I haven’t had to scrape off anything to get the ratio right. The burger is perfect. And something I think about frequently. That and their sweet potato fries. Man, those fries are something else. On the bar side, the alcohol options are less exotic than those at many bars around it, but sometimes a beer is all you need. They have many on tap and available in bottles/cans. And once you get that beer, you can enjoy it at their open-aired bar. One side is inside while the other side has you enjoying that Texas sunset. The whole place feels like a friend’s garage, where you go and hang out with the door open. It reminds me of my Texas summers when I was little; my neighborhood was big on spending summer nights in someone’s opened garage. It is also a place where I want to hang out as an adult. I like eating outside at one of the oversized outdoor tables and enjoying my friends’ company. Or inside, listening to social house noise or live music. I like being downtown and seeing a downtown that didn’t exist when I was a kid. And I love showing it off to my friends any chance I get. Grease Monkey gives me the best venue to do so, and with great burgers and beer.

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SIGHTS / SOUNDS Live, from Arlington/Mansfield/Grand Prairie ... MUSIC: Concerts at Texas Live!

When: Sept. 6-28 Where: Texas Live! Show times: See below Notes: This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: Rebel Yell (9:30 p.m. on Sept. 6 at Live! Arena), Incognito All Stars (10 p.m. on Sept. 13 at Live! Arena), Graceland Ninjaz (9:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 at Live! Arena), Throwback Parties: Infinite Journey (7 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Live! Arena), Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Eli Young Band (8 p.m. on Sept. 20 at Arlington Backyard), Kill ‘Em All (9:30 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Live! Arena) and Steve Helms (9 p.m. on Sept. 28 at Troy’s). For more: texas-live.com

MUSIC: Concerts at Arlington Music Hall

When: Sept. 6-28 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: See below Notes: This month’s schedule includes the following performers/events: John Schneider (7:30 p.m. on Sept. 6), Felix Cavaliere’s Rascals (8 p.m. on Sept. 12), FREEDOM – A George Michael Legacy featuring Jayden Frost (8 p.m. on Sept. 13), Al Joslin-Elvis Tribute Show (2 p.m. on Sept. 14), Crystal Gayle (7:30 p.m. on Sept. 14), Sons of the Pioneers-Celebrating 85 Years! (8 p.m. on Sept. 19), Frame4Frame presents The Soul Patrol Tour featuring Blake Aaron, Larry Braggs & Tom Braxton (8 p.m. on Sept. 20), A Tribute to James Taylor, Carole King & Carly Simon (2 p.m. on Sept. 21), Sara Evans (7:30 p.m. on Sept. 21), Frame4Frame presents Joe McBride and The Texas Rhythm Club (7:30 p.m. on Sept. 22), Little Steven Van Zandt & The Disciples of Soul (8 p.m. on Sept. 25), The Oak Ridge Boys (8 p.m. on Sept. 27) and Haggard & Haggard – Ben & Noel Tribute to our Father 76

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MUSIC: Concerts at Levitt Pavilion Arlington

When: Sept. 6-29 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: Deep Blue Something (8 p.m. on Sept. 6), Lee Roy Parnell (8 p.m. on Sept. 8), Rathmore (8 p.m. on Sept. 9), Prophets and Outlaws (8 p.m. on Sept. 13), Zane Williams (8 p.m. on Sept. 14), Los Garcia Brothers (8 p.m. on Sept. 15), Arlington Gives! with Daphne Willis (6:30 p.m. on Sept. 19), Flow Tribe (8 p.m. on Sept. 20), Spyder Pop Showcase (8 p.m. on Sept. 21), Montopolis: The Legend of Big Bend (8 p.m. on Sept. 22), The Peterson Brothers (8 p.m. on Sept. 27), Eleven Hundred Springs (8 p.m. on Sept. 28) and Quamon Fowler & the UTA Jazz Orchestra (8 p.m. on Sept. 29) For more: levittpavilionarlington.org

HAPPY 47TH!: ON STAGE AT THEATRE ARLINGTON

heatre Arlington will kick off its 47th season this month with its production of “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” which is presented through a special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. The popular musical, loosely based on real-life events at the famous/infamous Chicken Ranch, will run from Sept. 20-Oct. 30. Show times are 7:30 p.m. on Thursdays, Fridays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. It is appropriate for audiences ages 16 and up. “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” is known for its great musical numbers, political satire, religion and football ... this musical has it all. This one is for mature audiences but don’t worry as one of the principal characters, Miss Mona, says, “there’s nothing dirty going on.” For more: theatrearlington.org.

MUSIC (AND MORE) Events at The LOT Downtown

When: Sept. 7, 14 Where: The LOT Downtown (110 S Main St., Mansfield) Show times: See below Notes: The fall schedule at The LOT Downtown will feature two events this month: a showing of the movie “Footloose” (8 p.m. on Sept. 7) and the NTX Giving Day concert by Aaron Stephens (7 p.m. on Sept. 14). For more: thelotdowntown.com

REALLY BIG SHOW: LENNY KRAVITZ TO PERFORM

cclaimed singer, songwriter, actor, record producer, and multiinstrumentalist Lenny Kravitz will perform at 8 p.m. on Sept. 14 at The Theatre at Grand Prairie (1001 Performance Place). Kravitz won the Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance four years in a row from 1999 to 2002. For more: theatregp.com.

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FRIDAY NIGHT (SPOT)LIGHTS! Arlington is where football legends come to define their legacy • By John Rhadigan

oogle the play, and watch it again! If it does not give you chills, then I am not sure what will move you. A classic Hail Mary pass. A perfect strike to the corner of the end zone. Caught in a crowd with no time left on the clock. Damatrius Davis threw it; A.J. Carter caught it. Galena Park North Shore won its third state title. Duncanville and its fans were broken hearted. Their faces and reactions told the story of a team that had not won a state championship in football since 1998. They could not believe it. 31-26 the final. This is what High School Football in Texas is all about. And it all happened right there in the west end zone of AT&T Stadium in Arlington Texas. Each December, Arlington is the center of the Texas High School Football universe. Which is to say Arlington is the center of the universe in all of high school football. Nobody does it better than Texas. Now that the championship games are The essence of Texas high school all played on a long weekend in football was captured in this photo depicting the catch of a final-play, December in Arlington, we get Hail Mary pass that won a state title the best of the best every year. for Galena Park North Shore last year. For years the world has marveled at our obsession with high school football. Back when the Republican National Convention came to Dallas in 1984 Peter Jennings famously showed a national television audience the High School Football “special section” produced by the Dallas Morning News. He could not believe our love of this game inspired a “phone book thick” special section. Later that decade Buzz Bissinger was embedded in Odessa Texas, where he followed the Permian Panthers and their quest for a state title. He wrote a book about the experience. “Friday Night Lights” was originally intended to be a Hoosiers-type chronicle about how high school sports can bring a small town together. Instead it became a best-seller, a major motion picture, a television series and an iconic phrase that describes what we do around here on Friday nights in the fall. My love of sports, a love that drove me to a career that has allowed me to do what I do for the past 37 years, was born on the

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sidelines of a high school football field in Fenton, Mich. Steve and Rob, the older boys who lived across the street, were the quarterback and running back for those late ‘60s Tiger teams. Fenton is not a big city; it is not a powerhouse even in Michigan, but to me that football sideline was a magical place. I was an elementary school kid with stars in my eyes, so Steve and Rob might as well have been Joe Namath and O.J. Simpson. For me, a love of sports that drove me to a career of covering games for a living was born right there on a dimly lit field, at a Class B school, where a bunch of kids willingly sacrificed their blood, sweat and tears for the home-town team. Now that high school season has begun, don’t forget about the blood, the sweat, the tears. Don’t forget about the sacrifice. No one is forcing these kids to play, but they are still representing you and your town every time they take the field. Watch them, support them, enjoy them, because this is Texas – not Fenton, Mich. And while there are plenty of Robs and Steves on those fields, there are also a bunch of guys who become Billy Sims or Photo: chron.com Drew Brees. To see the future NFL stars like that, you may have to make a trip to AT&T stadium in late December. It is typically the weekend before Christmas. That Hail Mary that broke Duncanville’s heart happened on Dec. 21, 2018. But the reality is that the best high school football in the country culminates with a triple header in our city every December. Last year 48,421 people attended game two of the triple header. That was the penultimate game between Longview and Beaumont West Brook. Another 42,363 saw the Hail Mary game. Make sure you are part of that crowd this December, so you won’t have to Google it.

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

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ITINERARY Your official guide to fun (and the like) Planetarium shows

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

Keith Haring’s ‘Against All Odds’ art exhibit

When: Sept. 1-15 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: Haring’s art explores social themes emblematic of his time, such as exploitation, consumerism, social discrimination, drug use and the HIV/AIDS crisis. For more: arlingtonmusem.org

Dallas Cowboys football

When: Sept. 8, 22 Where: AT&T Stadium Time: See website for game times In a nutshell: The Cowboys begin their quest for a second consecutive National Football Conference title this month when they host the New York Giants on Sept. 8 and the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 22. For more: dallascowboys.com

Texas Rangers baseball

When: Sept. 10-15, 24-29 Where: Globe Life Park Time: Check website for game times In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will put 80

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a bow on their time at Globe Life Park this month when they play: the Tampa Bay Rays (Sept. 10-12), the Oakland A’s (Sept. 13-15), the Boston Red Sox (Sept. 24-26) and the New York Yankees (Sept. 27-29). For more: texasrangers.com

Quarter horse racing

When: Sept. 20-Nov. 9 Where: Lone Star Park (1000 Lone Star Parkway, Grand Prairie) Time: Gates open at 5 p.m.; races begin at 6:05 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. In a nutshell: Quarter horse racing will be featured throughout the fall at the racetrack. For more: lonestarpark.com

Moms Meet Wow Summit ‘19

When: Sept. 27-28 Where: Sheraton Hotel Arlington (1500 Convention Center Drive) Time: 8 a.m.-9 p.m. on Friday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday In a nutshell: This powerful, two-day event is filled with inspiration and education. Join hundreds of moms, dads, caretakers, bloggers and influencers committed to leading a healthy lifestyle. You’ll discover better-for-you products in the Exhibit Hall, attend educational workshops and hear from compelling speakers. For more: momsmeet.com

Southwest Classic: Arkansas vs. Texas A&M

When: Sept. 28 Where: AT&T Stadium Time: 11 a.m. In a nutshell: Two former Southwest Conference powerhouses will renew their rivalry this month when the Razorbacks play the Aggies in Arlington. For more: attstadium.com

BOO!: SIX FLAGS’ FRIGHT FEST IS BACK

right Fest, presented by SNICKERS®, is back for select days Sept. 28-Nov. 3 at Six Flags Over Texas. Voted the Best Theme Park Halloween Event in the state of Texas by USA Today readers, Fright Fest will transform the theme park and feature 20 chilling attractions, including four new ones. Visitors can enjoy thrills and activities for the entire family throughout the day, then come back for an evening of thrills and terror after the sun goes down. For more: sixflags.com/overtexas.

AT UTA: BOB WOODWARD TO SPEAK ON SEPT. 19

ob Woodward, the legendary Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist, kicks off an exceptional year for the 12th annual Maverick Speakers Series at The University of Texas at Arlington. Woodward will speak about “The State of the American Presidency” at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 19 at Texas Hall. For more: uta.edu/maverickspeakers/ about-mss.php.

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FINISH LINE

END OF AN ERA

Former Rangers President Tom Schieffer once said ballparks are museums for memories. I know this one certainly was.

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Some of my favorite memories took place at the Ballpark in Arlington • By Richard Greene

pon the occasion of the awesome honor the Texas Rangers bestowed on me as a new member of the team’s Hall of Fame, people have asked me what were my favorite experiences in the place where they played their games. These are some of the ways I have answered that question. Like every other Rangers fan, we celebrated and shared the great moments from that magical Opening Day to staging the All Star Game, to Kenny Rogers perfect game, the first ever division championship, hosting two World Series, watching the Hall of Fame careers of Pudge Rodriguez and Adrian Beltre and much more. But, for us, it all became personal. For the first two years in the new ballpark, my wife Sylvia and I amassed a perfect attendance record – we were at every single game. When selecting our seats as season ticket holders in the new ballpark, I thought it important, as the city’s mayor, to serve as sort of a host to those connected with visiting teams. So, we picked front row seats right next to the opponents dugout that surrounded us with those associated with the out-of-town ballclubs. Over time we got to meet and visit with team owners, general managers, players’ family members and guests of the visiting teams. After getting acquainted, almost everyone had lots of questions about The Ballpark and how it came to be. Among the most notable was one game when Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, in town for a series, was sitting next to me. He wanted to know all about how we had formed the partnership with the Rangers and won the approval of voters to build a new ballpark. About halfway through the game, we began to get reports that television cameras broadcasting the game back in New York kept being focused on the two of us. Commentators speculated that the discussion must have been about how to convince New Yorkers to support a new Yankee Stadium. They were correct. On another occasion he again was in town, and, as my wife and I approached our seats, we noticed that he was sitting in one of them. Our 15-year-old daughter Amy was walking some distance ahead of us and informed him that he would have to move. I quickly apologized and explained that she had no idea who he was. His response was delightful. A couple of years later we were in New York with her for one of the playoff games and standing in the lobby of Yankee Stadium when the elevator doors opened. Out stepped Steinbrenner surrounding by his entourage. His eyes lit up and with a big smile he pointed to Amy,

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and said, “I know you. You are that gal who moved me out of my seat that time.” Another time, Yankee Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, “Mr. October,” was sitting next to me when Neftali Feliz came in to close the game. Not familiar with him, Reggie asked about him. I gave him a rundown and concluded my description by telling him that he was the one who struck out Alex Rodriguez looking in the American League Championship Series that sent us to our first World Series. His response was typical Reggie. “Well, he might have struck me out too, but it wouldn’t have been looking!” Our youngest granddaughter Ashley, now 16, has been attending Rangers games since she was able to walk. In those seats in front of third base, the little tyke was a magnet for baseballs being tossed to her from players and coaches in that strategic location. For a few years, after collecting a bucket full of them, she began to give them to other kids in the vicinity – the mark of a seasoned fan. Then, on another occasion with Amy, she, wearing an autographed Benji Gil jersey (her favorite Ranger), was sitting next to Rangers Managing Partner George W. Bush. She showed it to him, and he quickly produced a marker pen and affixed his signature to the back of the jersey. When she got home and discovered what he had done, she declared that Bush had “ruined” her jersey. I told her that he was probably going to be our next governor, and it was all right. She wasn’t buying it and left it behind when she departed for college. We still have the ruined jersey. In his April 11, 1994, speech at the ribbon cutting for The Ballpark in Arlington, Rangers President Tom Schieffer concluded by saying, “I realized along the way that ballparks are museums for memories. They are the backdrop for people to play out the most touching moments of their lives. They are the places where the grass is always green and hope is always alive.” Some 26 seasons later in this iconic ballpark, my family can confirm his reflections because we have lived their reality. Saying farewell is a sentimental moment for us. But, we aren’t finished. New ones await just across the street.

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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