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s I write this letter, I’m on a trip cheering on some of my closest friends as they compete for a national title in cycling. They’re some of the best in their sport and since it coincides with this month’s theme for the magazine, it has me pondering the word best and what that means in our lives.

For my friends, it truly means months, years of hard work of training and dedication, sacrifices and the exhilaration of the wins that helped propel them to a level that allows them to compete on a national level. Their best is measured with every pedal stroke and will be ultimately decided by the finish line. But to those of us around them, we know that how they finish won’t make them any better than they already are in our eyes.

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Determining the best of something is both figurative and literal, isn’t it?

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Literal means where you place on a scorecard. Those who finish 1, 2, and 3 get to be the best on paper. Since I will also be at the bicycle races covering them as a member of the media, it will be my job to report on the top finishers, whether or not my friends’ names appear on that ‘best of’ list.

Figuratively, even those who don’t finish in the top spots can still be deemed the best because we view them as the best. I know my admiration for my bicycle racing pals does not change if they do not climb to the top podium spot. (But my goodness, how my heart burst with happiness when a couple of friends won a national jersey!)

Often, we determine someone or something or some place is the best because there’s a special, maybe sentimental meaning attached to it … so we’re all correct in our determinations of what’s best because our opinion is our own. We all see the world through filters, based on what we like, what makes us happy, and so on.

And sharing what we think is best with friends and family is, well, the best part. Whether we post a photo of a friend’s accomplishment on social networking or mention a favorite lunch spot, we are all sharing ‘the best’ from our own, individual point of view.

It’s the best kind of recommendation. A new perspective often offers us the chance to see everyone at their best. Our differences are what represent the best in all of us.

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OKTOBERFEST The Southlake Chamber of Commerce will host the 13th annual Oktoberfest Friday, October 3 – Sunday, October 5. Expecting more than 50,000 visitors, the event will offer a wide range of foods and beverages to enjoy while strolling through Southlake’s beautiful Town Square. Stop to enjoy the unique handcrafted items for sale in the vendor booths, and stay a while for the live entertainment or to let the kids enjoy the children’s area. Don’t forget to register your dog to participate in the wiener dog race! Advance registrations can be made online at OktoberFestSouthlake.com or between 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. at Mi Cocina prior to the event on Saturday. The parade begins at 9:45 a.m. followed by the race at 10am at The Sports Zone. Admission and parking for all events are free. Friday, October 3, 5 p.m. – 11 p.m.; Saturday, October 4, 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.; and Sunday, October 5, 12 p.m. – 5p.m.

Trophy Club Salutes Wounded Warriors will sponsor several events in support of bettering the quality of life for America’s fighting men, women and their families. Events begin Friday, October 3 at 6 p.m., with the VIP Banquet at Trophy Club Country Club and will include dinner and a silent auction. Saturday morning offers a 7:30 a.m. 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk followed by an 8 a.m. 5K and 10K Run/Walk at Byron Nelson High School or a 9:30 a.m. start on the 4th Annual Golf Tournament hosted at Trophy Club Country Club.

Proceeds will benefit Texas Sentinels and the Semper Fi Fund. Details and registration for the events can be found at TESWW.org.

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17th ANNUAL BUTTEFLY FLUTTERBY Bring the entire family, even your pets, to celebrate the migration of the monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico by way of Grapevine! Held at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens on Saturday, October 18, the event begins at 10 a.m. with a Butterfly Costume Parade for which prizes will be awarded for best costume in each age group. After the parade, enjoy butterfly-themed arts and crafts and refreshments available for purchase. Butterfly releases will take place at 10:45 a.m., 11:45 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. Other events at the Grapevine Botanical Gardens later in the day include the Grapevine Garden Club’s Plant Sale from 9 a.m. – 1p.m. and the Sunset Concert Series at 7 p.m.

GRACE GALA: ANGELS AMONG US The Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange (GRACE) will host its 10th annual black-tie gala, Angels Among Us, on Saturday, October 11 at the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas. The gala is the organization’s premier fundraising event that continues its mission to demonstrate compassion to those less fortunate by providing assistance to individuals and families in crisis and guidance toward self-sufficiency. Featuring a glamorous night on the town, attendees will enjoy a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing, but the event also provides community mem-

4th ANNUAL WESTLAKE CLASSIC CAR SHOW Calling all classic car buffs! The Westlake Historical Preservation Society presents the 4th Annual Westlake Classic Car Show: Golden Age of the Automobile 1909-1959 on Saturday, October 11 at the Solana Village at Westlake located at Highway 114 and the Kirkwood/Solana exit. Open to the public on Saturday, October 18 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., the show will host participants as they show off their restored, classic automobiles.

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• Legoland Discovery Center Brick or Treat offers up Halloween-themed builds and costume contests for kids. Show off your BOO-tiful costumes and enter to win fun prizes. October 4 - October 26; Mondays-Saturdays, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sundays, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

• Grapeyard is frightfully fun entertainment for the entire family. Experience the thrills and chills of the 4th annual outdoor Halloween event that takes you way beyond the tradition of trick-or-treating. Meadowmere Park’s natural wooded areas, trails, lake shore line, camp sites and amphitheater are transformed into captivating family-friendly Halloween attractions of various fright potential. Walk the Haunted Trail, see the interactive live stage show, hop aboard the Haunted Hayride, play laser tag in the woods, ride the GrapeYard Ghost Train, see live creepy critters, and so much more! Food vendors will be onsite for those wishing to purchase food. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Visit GrapevineTexas.gov for pricing and information.

• Hallo-wine Trail is an adults-only scary good time wine-tasting event hosted on Saturday, October 25. Tickets include three tastings at each winery, one large crystal wine glass, food samplings at each winery, and a certificate toward one bottle of wine up to $15.

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• Monster Mash invites all boys and ghouls, mummies and daddies to come join the City of Southlake for a howling good time at the Monster Mash! Enjoy dancing, games, snacks, door prizes and much more on Saturday, October 25, 7 p.m. at the Southlake Town Hall.

• Trophy Club Country Club members are invited to join in the fun on Tuesday, October 28 for the Halloween Carnival.

• Grapevine Vintage Railroad’s Halloween Treat Train departs the station for a howling good time on Sunday, October 26. The staff will be dressed up in costume and passing out Halloween candy on both the Grapevine to Stockyards trip and the Stockyards Trinity River Ride. All passengers are invited to wear costumes and enjoy a ride through history.

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• Southlake Senior Center’s 5th Annual Harvest Festival invites the young-at-heart to enjoy Halloween costume and pumpkin decorating contests, food and drinks, games, fall decorations, fellowship and more from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Friday, October 31. Pumpkin decorating entries must be brought to the center no earlier than Monday, October 27th and no later than Tuesday, October 28th.

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’ve spent a good part of the year exploring Southlake’s dining landscape, and from fast-casual to fine dining, it’s obvious there’s no shortage of options.

I’m continuing my tour at Wildwood Grill, best described as elegant without being stodgy and comfortable without being folksy, which means it fits well within Southlake.

Entering the restaurant, you’re punched with the intense aroma of hickory and oak. For guys like me who like all things wood-burning (seriously, you can’t beat the smell of a wood-fired grill), it’s an inviting scent. It’s beckoning. Drawing me toward their menu, with dishes made from scratch every day.

According to owner and Southlake resident Dave Garner (co-operator with wife Mary Garner), if it can be diced, sliced, mixed, mashed, or made in the kitchen in any other way, it happens at Wildwood.

Tomatoes are roasted in-house, potatoes are peeled and sliced, sauces are concocted in the kitchen, and even the meats are cut at Wildwood. Nothing is frozen, everything is fresh.

They even make their own chicken stock. (I personally know how tedious that can be.)

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All that translates to food that makes mouths happy. Dave says it’s comfort food, basically.

Dishes like the butternut squash soup, smooth and creamy, and the chicken tortilla soup, bold and soothing, are dishes you’d swear have the potential to heal.

The Dragon Dip, an appetizer, includes a soft pretzel and a salty, mustard-grain cheddar dip – yes, made in the kitchen at Wildwood.

The pesto fritters, our favorite, include fried pesto risotto placed on top a marinara sauce covered with cheese. Slightly crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside, these fried goodies should make their way to the State Fair of Texas, never mind all the other fried stuff.

The cocktail menu is small, but don’t pass up the Blueberry Basil Bliss cocktail with vodka, basil, and blueberries. Like a magenta-colored elixir, it’s bright and sweet, another perfect summer cocktail for my libations list.

Wildwood also stocks local craft beers and has a wine menu of nearly 100 wines.

From the entrees, you have hand-cut steaks and chops, sandwiches, seafood, and salads to choose from. Prime hanger steak with green peppercorn demi-glace and a ribeye with supremely savory and cheesy au gratin potatoes are two enticing options.

More meat is featured in the ancho prime steak flat bread topped with tangy balsamic and caramelized onions as punchy as the restaurant’s woodsy aroma.

And as a testament to Dave’s comfort food mantra, try the skillet macaroni and cheese, made with asadero, Parmesan, and cream cheese, and loaded with vegetables. You always liked your vegetables with cheese, right?

Comfort food, cocktails, and wood-fired aromas: all made in-house by the Garners and company at Wildwood; all things they use to beckon customers to their tables.

And it seems to be working. The place has been making mouths happy for five years now.

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Hall’s Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze Ushering in Fall Family Style Article Debra Caffey | Photography Janet Slusser

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hose of us who are regular passersby to the intersection of Pool Road and Hall-Johnson know the anticipation of waiting and watching for the first signs of fall. It doesn’t begin with the turning of leaves or with the gusts of cooler air. Rather, it begins with the plowing under of the plot of land that sits on the southeast quadrant directly across from Compass Church.

There in the heat of summertime, when temperatures threaten to soar near triple digits, the Hall family begins its annual labor of love of bringing a community fall tradition to life.

If only for a few months, the agrarian roots of this area are exposed, and all of us watch with excitement as the field is turned, seed is planted, and ground is watered. We are

jubilant when the first tiny shoots of green burst forth, and in the months to come, we measure the growth of cornstalks against the wooden markers at the edge of the field each time we pass. We know when they are 5’ or more that time is nearing. We count down the days during September. We watch for bright bursts of orange to peek through the greenery of the pumpkin patch. And finally, we watch for the vintage truck to arrive at the gate, for signs to post, and for the twinkling lights to be strung.

Dating back to 1929, the Jess Hall family has owned and farmed this piece of land. From 1956-1970, they even operated a dairy. Jess and his wife built the family home, which still stands, and raised two children, a daughter, Jessie Lou, and a

Every fall season, the Hall family begins its annual labor of love, bringing a community autumnal tradition to life.

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son, Marvin. Today, Jessie Lou, her two children, their spouses, and her grandchildren all live on what is left of the original acreage. As one of the last working farms in this area, the family enjoys maintaining the traditions that founded Grapevine and the surrounding communities. They still run a small herd of cattle, and each fall they give area residents a reason to come in for a small taste of it when they open the gates to Hall’s Pumpkin Farm and Corn Maze.

So, like families did in the days of old when the carnival came to town, we stream through the gates night after night between the designated opening that first week of October and the dimming of the lights on October 31. We pick through the pumpkins for just the right one to take home for carving on Halloween night. We test our skills and our courage wandering through the corn mazes in the dark of night. We bounce along behind the tractor on the hay ride.

We load up on Poppy’s Smoke Shack BBQ, warm bags of Pop’s Kettle Corn, and cups of hot apple cider. We laugh with friends

and family. We take pictures to remember our time together. If we are really fortunate, we do it more than once, and all of the kids and kids-at-heart find just a little bit of magic on that corner of land.

A visit to the farm is almost as much of a tradition for those of us that go each year as it is for the Hall family to ready it for our arrival. Surely, if you’ve never been, then this is the year to begin. Once you do, you’ll understand like the rest of us, and you too will watch for the signs and wait in anticipation knowing that we will be back year after year for as long as the Hall family opens the gate and issues us an invitation to step inside.

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and proportions of the entertaining space need to work in conjunction with your home and property size.

Plan a central space for outdoor cooking. The fundamental components for an outdoor kitchen include a permanent gas grill or wood-fired oven, a deep-set sink, and a food preparation surface. Providing electricity to the cooking area opens up more options for entertaining, too. A small fridge to keep drinks cold will be appreciated by your guests. Also, don’t forget the importance of music at your party. Outdoor speakers can be installed within the cooking area to take advantage of electrical connections.

Create a nice microclimate for your gathering space. A shade structure is essential in the Texas heat. Shade options include canvas stretched between tensioned cables, pergolas, or a large shade tree. Permanent shade structures can do double-duty and integrate lighting, ceiling fans, and décor.

I hope you feel inspired to spend more time outdoors. An outdoor entertainment area is a great investment for your home, and will be a place to create memories with friends and family for many years. Cheers!

Falon Mihalic is a licensed landscape architect and the owner of Falon Land Studio LLC. She has designed landscapes all over the world, from arid gardens in central Africa to private residential gardens

Determine the average size of your guest list. If you want to host big parties, you will need several areas that are flexible for seating, gathering, and even dancing! A lawn area can accommodate large groups as a spillover space from the more frequently used dining area. Hosting family barbeques with less than ten guests requires much less space than hosting fifty people. The size 16

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in the United States. A recent transplant from Chicago to Texas, Falon is a native Floridian and happy to return to a warm climate where she can test and grow a wide range of garden plants. She works with residential and commercial clients to create resilient landscapes. Connect with her on Twitter: @falonland and learn more about her company at Falonland.com

Financial Fitness

Do You Know What Financial Road to Take?

Make sure your direction is clear before starting your journey Article Mark Rawlings, CFP ®

W

ith financial markets at all-time highs (at the time of this writing), never have I received more inquiries about “what should I do now?” My response every time is “it depends.”

What you should do now all depends upon where you want to end up.

If you set out to go to a friend’s house for dinner and you have never been there before and you never received the address or location, would you just drive around aimlessly until you happen (hopefully) upon their neighborhood, then maybe locate their street, and then walk up to each door to knock and ask if they live there? It sounds crazy, doesn’t it?

If someone asked you to come over, but they refused to tell you where they lived or how to get there, you would probably never agree to leave your house. You would want to know where you were going before you started out to get there.

It sounds so obvious – and yet, too many investors make investment decisions with no idea about where they are trying to go and what they want to find once they get there. At United Capital we talk about the “two eternal truths about decision making,” and the first one is that lack of clarity and understanding of yourself and the situation at hand will lead to poor decisions.

Without taking the time to be clear and specific about what you want, and to understand your biases toward money, your experience is most likely one of aimless wandering in the hope that you will get close to the financial end you seek.

While some investors might know they want to save for college, retire comfortably, support a loved one or pursue philanthropic interests, few think about the journey required to get to these end goals. You will need to make a lot of big decisions and trade-offs along the way.

We all have a viewpoint of money that is an accumulation of what we’ve learned and experienced over time. A bias could be:

You can never have enough money saved, or: If I die tomorrow, at least I have lived life to the fullest, and hundreds more like this.

When we combine our biases with our lack of specific direction, we have a potential for making bad decisions that don’t lead us anywhere, much less where we want to go. Before you make another financial decision, be sure you are clear about what you want to accomplish and why it’s meaningful to you. Have a process and a checklist each time you make a financial decision.

And don’t ever accept an invitation to go to dinner somewhere without getting an address beforehand!

A Certified Financial Planner ® with United Capital Advisers, LLC, Mark graduated from Oklahoma State University. As a Managing Director of the firm and a former tax professional with 20 years of experience, Mark brings a broad range of experience and advice to his clients. His goal is simply to help clients better understand what money means to them personally and help them make objective and informed decisions. He is an avid cyclist and a member of a local cycling team. To contact Mark: mark.rawlings@unitedcp.com or call 214.520.1200.

Important Disclosures: United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC (“United Capital”) provides advice and makes recommendations based on the specific needs and circumstances of each client. For clients with managed accounts, United Capital has discretionary authority over investment decisions. Investing involves risk and clients should carefully consider their own investment objectives and never rely on any single chart, graph or marketing piece to make decisions. The information contained in this newsletter/email is intended for information only, is not a recommendation to buy or sell any securities, and should not be considered investment advice. Please contact your financial adviser with questions about your specific needs and circumstances.

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And so we pose a question to you, our loyal readers: What does ‘the best’ mean to you? Tell us what it is to you personally, or let us know about someone who does their best to always help others, or maybe you’d like to share your own quick list of some of the best spots along this eponymous highway of ours. But share your best and let us share it with everyone else.

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KIDS/FAMILY LET THE KIDS PLAY

TAKE A FAMILY PICTURE

• Trophy Club Community Pool and Splash Park at Independence Park • Legoland Discovery Center, Grapevine • Urban Air Indoor Trampoline Park, Southlake

• Grapevine’s Main St. Gazebo • Historic Downtown Roanoke • Bob Jones Nature Center, Southlake

FOR KIDS TO LEARN

PET BOUTIQUES & TREATS

• Scribbles Art for Children, Southlake • City Parks and Rec Department Programs • Sealife Aquarium, Grapevine

• Three Dog Bakery, Southlake • Zack and Zoe’s, Grapevine • The Pet Mansion, Roanoke

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PET BOARDING, GROOMING, & DAY CARE

• Elite Suites Pet Resort, Southlake • Pappy’s Pet Lodge, Roanoke • Paradise for Paws, DFW Airport Area

FITNESS BUY A BICYCLE

• Mad Duck Cyclery, Grapevine • Performance Bicycles, Southlake • PlayTri, Colleyville

DOG PARK

• Freedom Dog Park, Trophy Club • Oak Grove Dog Park, Lake Grapevine • Boo-Boo Buddies Dog Park at Bob Jones Nature Center, Southlake

WALKING/RUNNING TRAIL

PATIO WITH YOUR DOG

WORKOUT

• Into the Glass, Grapevine • The Classic, Roanoke • Café Express, Southlake

• CardioBarre, Southlake • Grapevine Yoga Studio, Grapevine • Performant Gym, Trophy Club

SHOPPING/GIFTS

CULTURE

MEN’S CLOTHING

ART GALLERY

• ZAR Clothier, Southlake • Malouf’s, Southlake • Banana Republic, Southlake

• Great Western American Art Gallery, Grapevine • Lamberto Art Gallery, Southlake • Grapevine Historic Museums

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

BECOME AN ARTIST YOURSELF

• ZAR Women, Southlake • Malouf’s, Southlake • lululemon athletica, Southlake

• Vetro Glassblowing, Grapevine • Texas U Can Paint, Southlake • Sunshine Glaze Creative Studio, Southlake

CONSIGNMENT & RESALE SHOPPING

LEARN SOMETHING

• Sadie’s Upscale Consignment & Resale, Roanoke • Kiss it Goodbye, Grapevine • Revolving Closet, Grapevine

• Nash Farm, Grapevine • Historic Roanoke Visitor Center & Museum • Bob Jones Nature Center, Southlake

FURNITURE SHOPPING

VOLUNTEER/GIVE BACK

• Runyon’s Fine Furniture, Roanoke • Stacy’s Furniture, Grapevine • Anderson’s Furniture, Southlake

• Trails at Lake Grapevine • Bob Jones Nature Center, Southlake • Trophy Club Park Trails, Trophy Club

HAVE YOUR KIDS VOLUNTEER

• Bob Jones Nature Center, Southlake • City of Grapevine Festivals • Teen Court, Southlake City Courts

ANTIQUES & RESTORATION

• The Red Shed • Across the Times, Roanoke • Westwood Quality Restoration, Southlake HOME DÉCOR

• Plaid Peacock, Roanoke • Weir’s Furniture General Store, Southlake • Ashlin’s, Grapevine GIFTS

HELP AT THE HOLIDAYS

• GRACE Christmas Cottage, Grapevine • Metroport Meals on Wheels, Roanoke • Beautiful Feet Ministries, Fort Worth

MISC FLORIST

• Roanoke Florist, Roanoke • Out of the Garden, Grapevine • Lilium, Colleyville

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BUY A PUMPKIN

• Hall’s Pumpkin Farm & Corn Maze, Grapevine • Flower Mound Pumpkin Village, Flower Mound • Central Market, Southlake

FOOD/RESTAURANTS

RELAX MASSAGE

• Foot Joy, Southlake • Corinthian Wellness Spa, Southlake • Hidden Door MedSpa, Roanoke

ICE CREAM

MANI/PEDI

• Johnny B’s (Strawberry Shake), Southlake • Yogurt Story, Roanoke • Cassie’s Frozen Yogurt, Grapevine

• Hollywood Nails, Southlake • Chic Nails, Trophy Club • Spa on the Square, Southlake

BBQ

WOMEN’S HAIRCUT/COLOR

• Hard 8 BBQ, Roanoke • Feedstore, Southlake • Bartley’s, Grapevine

• KTS Hair Studio, Roanoke • The Grapevine House Salon & Spa • Lemongrass AVEDA Salon, Southlake

BREAKFAST

MEN’S HAIRCUT

• Snooty Pig, Grapevine • Deb & Steve’s Café, Southlake • Blue Hangar Café, Roanoke

• Finley’s Barbershop, Southlake • Main Street Barbershop, Grapevine • Reign Spa, Southlake

STEAK

SPORTS

• Kirby’s Steakhouse, Southlake • Bob’s Chop House, Grapevine • JR’s, Colleyville

PLAY GOLF

• Timarron Country Club, Southlake • Trophy Club Country Club, Trophy Club • Cowboys Golf Club, Grapevine

PATIO

• Rio Mambo, Colleyville • Farina’s, Grapevine • Campania’s Rooftop, Southlake

DRINKS COLD BEER

• Chill Sportsbar, Grapevine • TruFire Kitchen & Bar, Southlake • Tolbert’s, Grapevine

WATCH A FOOTBALL GAME

• Dragon Stadium, Southlake • Texan Station Sports Bar & Grill, Grapevine • Westlake Academy, Westlake

NIGHT ON THE TOWN FANCY DINNER

• Patrizio Osteria, Southlake • The Classic at Roanoke • Dino’s Steak & Claw, Grapevine

MARGARITA

• Esparza’s, Grapevine • Los Molcajete’s, Roanoke • Cristina’s, Southlake COFFEE

• RE:defined Coffee House, Grapevine • Buon Giorno Coffee House, Grapevine • Main Street Bread Baking Co., Grapevine GLASS OF WINE

• Farina’s Winery, Grapevine • Into the Glass, Grapevine • Coal Vines, Southlake

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LIVE MUSIC

• Glass Cactus, Grapevine • Tolbert’s, Grapevine • Kirby’s Steakhouse, Southlake

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Giving Back

Trophy Gardener’s Behind The Garden Gate Tour Bringing Life to a Community Memorial

Article Debra Caffey | Photography Trophy Gardeners

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exas State Highway 114 begins its journey west from the heart of the metroplex in Grapevine. Cutting a path through the northwest corner, it makes its way through increasingly smaller communities before departing for the countryside beyond. Just past Southlake is where you’ll find the city of Trophy Club.

Named for the collection of Ben Hogan golf trophies that were originally intended to be housed in the clubhouse of the 18-hole championship golf course that the city surrounds, Trophy Club is inhabited by approximately 11,000 residents who take great pride in the quality of life offered by their city. And many of these residents, in return, work tirelessly to make their home an increasingly better place to live and visit.

Among the groups that exist for such social and civic purpose is the Trophy Club Women’s Club, a non-profit organization formed in 1980. Most notable, among

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the many subdivisions of the club, is the Trophy Gardeners. Comprised of about one-quarter of the 200 or so members, the Gardeners bring more to the table than a green thumb and a mutual interest in beautiful landscapes.

From its inception, the group has contributed to the beautification of its city.

The work of the club focuses on civic projects that include landscaping for the fire station and Christmas decorations in the main roundabout as well as benches along the miles of city trails. Funded with monies raised from their annual fall garden tours, there is much to be admired.

However, there was a time when a desire sprouted in the minds of some members to make a mark on Trophy Club with a more meaningful effort that would leave a lasting legacy to the city.

From the small seeds of an idea and the dedication of a few women, dream moved to reality, and the beginnings of a project

for a monument to the service men and women of our country took root. Sharing their idea with the Trophy Club Parks and Recreation Department, a cooperative effort was launched, and a tract of unused, partially landscaped land was located on a rise between two schools on Parkview Drive. Offering up a line of cedar trees and an outcropping of natural stone, the property was set aside for the venture.

A memorial committee formed that included several members of the retired U.S. military, and the Trophy Gardeners voted to allocate a significant portion of the funds raised from the garden tour that fall toward laying the foundation for the new park. By Veteran’s Day of 2012, the flagpole and up lights were erected and dedicated in a public ceremony at the Military Veterans Memorial at Independence Park.

A plan was then struck for a multiphase construction, and the Trophy Gardeners pledged approximately 75 percent

of their 2013 garden tour proceeds, along with contributions from other sources, to the construction of Phase II. This consisted of a walkway and monument along with an area for generic pavers of appreciation.

The 2014 garden tour approaches, and they will again be pledging their support for the project with hopes of initiating Phase III. This portion is expected to include the installation of five granite tablets denoting each of the five branches of the U.S. Military along with an area designated for commemorative pavers honoring veterans.

Trophy Gardener Chair Jan Tomlinson is proud of this endeavor.

“We are a really tight-knit community here,” she says, noting that the Trophy Gardeners cannot take all of the credit for the project. “We have many material and financial partners that have stepped up to help us. Trophy Club is a community of patriotic people, and we are pleased to have the support of the Stars and Stripes organization and that of a group of 5th grade students from Beck Elementary that raised funds through their “Living Museum” program.” Tomlinson also praises the City of Trophy Club Parks and Recreation and the many companies that have donated time and materials on behalf of the project.

She and Sarah Goodrich, the 2014 garden tour chair, invite everyone to come out to support the project by attending the upcoming October 5 event Behind The Garden Gate… A Garden Tour. Taking place rain or shine, the tour will feature five residential garden tours followed by a fun finale at Trophy Club Park Garden. The crowd will enjoy hot dogs and refreshments served by the parks department and music by DJ, Scott Smith, and the Trophy Gardeners will offer up door prizes, a raffle, and a silent auction for all to enjoy.

Behind the Garden Gate…A Garden Tour presented by TROPHY GARDENERS of Trophy Club Women’s Club, a Non-Profit Organization Sunday, October 5, 2014 1PM – 4PM Trophy Club, Texas $12 per person in advance $15 per person day of tour $5 per child (12 years and under) day of tour Tickets may be purchased from: Trophy Club Tom Thumb Service Counter Roanoke Pharmacy & Gift Shop Members of the Trophy Gardeners All proceeds benefit community beautification projects and the continued development of the Military Veterans Memorial.

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Driver’s Notebook

Style & Substance BMW’s Spirited M235i Takes Things Up a Notch Article and Photography Tom Strongman

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MW’s M235i is the spiritual cousin to the 1600/2002 from the late 1960s and early 1970s. I bought a white 1600 in 1969 because I couldn’t afford the more powerful 2002 and I loved it. It was small on the outside yet roomy inside, had incredible visibility thanks to the tall windows and it handled like a sports car.

The strategy behind the 2 Series is similar to that used for the 1600/2002: Make a compact coupe with sporty handling and, in the case of the M235i, blistering performance and incredible fuel economy for such a powerful car.

The M235i has 320 twin-turbo horsepower from a 3.0-liter six-cylinder and either an eight-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. The car from BMW’s press fleet had the eightspeed automatic with manual shift paddles, and it was delightful. Hard-core enthusiasts may choose the manual but frankly, the automatic is so good, and can be shifted manually when desired, that it would be my choice.

Base price for the M235i is $44,025. The 240-horsepower 228i has a four-cylinder engine and its base price is $33,025.

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day setting, and Eco Pro is perfect for long stretches of highway travel.

Eco Pro softens the throttle response, lets the car coast with the engine at idle when the throttle is released and cycles the air conditioning on and off to reduce the drag on the engine. The driver can select which of those functions is active.

I selected the coasting feature and disabled the others. Rolling down Hwy 114 in traffic that was moving well past the speed limit, I averaged 29.1 miles per gallon. One driving excursion was interrupted with several rainstorms, but my average was 28.6 for nearly 500 miles of fast driving.

The M235i’s cabin is businesslike. The instrument panel has easy-to-read analog gauges. The sport seats have a wide range of adjustability that makes them a great place to be for hours at a time.

Whereas the 1600/2002 had a surprisingly spacious back seat, due mainly to a tall, upright roof, the one in the M235i coupe would be cramped for most adults. The trunk has decent space, and fold-down rear seats give some flexibility for carrying large objects.

memories came f looding back when I took an M235i on a weekend trip because it was a blast.

I missed a few things on my trip, namely a navigation system, satellite radio and heated seats. Those items would bump the price by $4,450, pushing the sticker Price The test car’s base price was $44,025. Options included keyless entry price to more than $48,000.

The M235i is fun every time you slip into and leather seats. the deeply contoured sport seat that fits as if it were made for you. The chassis is tuned Warranty Four years or 50,000 miles. to deliver a taut, well-controlled ride and it All recommended service is free for four loves to be tossed into a turn. Still, the ride years or 50,000 miles. is compliant enough to be pleasant for everyday drivat a glance ing. The adaptable suspenpoint: The M235i is a ball of fun rolled into a fairly sesion, M Sport brakes and date two-door coupe. The 320-horsepower engine is Michelin Pilot Super Sport a delight, sports seats fit like a glove and fuel econotires are perfectly matched. my is amazing given the power output of the engine.

Being able to select Sport counterpoint: The boy-racer front fascia is a bit overstatPlus, Sport, Comfort or Eco ed, the back seat is small and the price is substantial.

Pro drive settings with a 2014 BMW M235i button on the console lets engine: 3.0-liter, 320-horsepower twin-turbocharged the driver tailor the car to six-cylinder suit his or her mood. Sport Transmission: Eight-speed automatic, Rear-wheel drive mode is the most fun, of Wheelbase: 105.9 inches course, because each gear Curb weight: 3,535 pounds is held a little longer, each base price: $44,025 shift of the eight-speed auAs driven: $45,475 tomatic is a little firmer and MPG rating: 22 in the city, the exhaust sounds throati32 on the highway er. Comfort is a good every-

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It’s being home.

Come experience Carillon at 1845 Riviera Lane, Southlake. The Welcome Center is open Monday through Saturday 10–6 and Sunday noon-6.

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THURSDAYS, FRIDAYS, AND SATURDAYS

OCTOBER 4

GRAPEVINE FARMER’S MARKET

LAKE GRAPEVINE’S SILVER LAKE MARINA

TOWN SQUARE GAZEBO

Sponsor, volunteer or just join in on a day of live entertainment, activities, vendors, and football on the Jumbotron benefiting the Texas Association for Infant Mental Health, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the healthy emotional development of infants, toddlers and their families. Highlights for the day include live performances by Roger Creager and Wade Bowen as well as a fireworks display. For information and advance tickets, visit LakeFestTx.com; 2 p.m. - 10 p.m.; 2500 Fairway Drive, Grapevine.

Eat healthy with locally grown produce and products each weekend through October 18. 8 am. - 4 p.m.; 325 South Main Street; Grapevine.

THURSDAYS AND SATURDAYS GRAPEVINE MARKET LIBERTY PARK

Enjoy selections from a variety of vendors offering home décor, collectibles, and more Thursdays and Saturdays through October 18. 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.; 215 South Main Street; Grapevine.

OCTOBER 2

10TH ANNUAL LAKEFEST

OCTOBER 7 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME

SOUTHLAKE SENIOR CENTER OUTING

ROANOKE, TEXAS

STATE FAIR OF TEXAS

Neighborhoods throughout the city of Roanoke are invited to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the Annual National Night Out crime and drug prevention event. Participate by: 1) Notifying neighbors to turn on outside lights from 7 - 10 p.m.; 2) Organizing a Block Party; and 3) Registering the party with the Roanoke Police Department so that police officers and possibly other emergency personnel can possible stop by.

Copies of any neighborhood NNO material distributed are requested to be shared with the the police department including flyers, newsletters, photographs and videos. These contributions may contribute to the event being judged number one in the nation again as well as toward Roanoke receiving another award.

Travel to Dallas to see what they’re frying up this year at the State Fair Registration is required. 817.748.8315; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Buses depart from 307 Parkwood Drive; Southlake.

OCTOBER 4

OCTOBER 11 NORTH TEXAS BICYCLE RALLY

GALLERY TOUR

BYRON NELSON HIGH SCHOOL

MAIN STREET GRAPEVINE

Participate or volunteer in this event that raises funds for North Texas Children’s Charities, a non-profit providing care and support for special needs and desperately ill children. Online registration closes October 8 at ntbibyblerally.org. 9 a.m.; 2775 Bobcat Boulevard; Trophy Club.

The Great American West Gallery, along with five other art gallery members of GADA (Grapevine Art Dealers Association) hosts the annual Fall Gallery Night from 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Complimentary Texas fare will be served, along with wine and Texas beer.

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OCTOBER 11 CELEBRATE ROANOKE HISTORIC OAK STREET

A free, fun festival for the whole family.

Enjoy live music, children’s entertainment, dining, shopping and more. 817.491.2411; 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

OCTOBER 16 BOOTS & BLING TEXAS STAR CONFERENCE CENTER

The Northeast Tarrant Lions Club presents an evening of live country music that benefits local charities and includes both a silent and live auction. 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

OCTOBER 18TH TROPHY CLUB COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE TROPHY CLUB

Arrive bright and early to pick through the treasures at the annual fall community garage sale. Sponsored jointly by the City of Trophy Club and the Trophy Club Women’s Club, proceeds will benefit charities in Denton and Tarrant Counties. Locator maps will be sold at the town entrances for $1. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

OCTOBER 24NOVEMBER 2 SHOP FOR A CAUSE SOUTHLAKE TOWN CENTER

Visit participating Southlake Town Square Retailers to receive 20 percent off your entire purchase when shopping with the Partners Card benefiting The Family Place. For information on the Partners Card, visit PartnersCard.org.

OCTOBER 26 3RD ANNUAL GRAPEVINE, TEXAS STROLL-A-THON PARR PARK

Participate in or volunteer at this event benefiting the International Rett Syndrome Foundation’s efforts to raise funds and public awareness of Rett Syndrome, a unique postnatal neurological disorder seen primarily in girls. For information, call 800.818.7388 or email events@rettsyndrome.org.

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Parting Thoughts

The Best Words Brian Mothersole

P

eople often think of being the best at something in terms of absolute lists. Michael Jordan, arguably, is the clearly best basketball player of all time. Star Wars is clearly the best science fiction series ever made, if you exempt the most recent three. My grandmother’s birthday cake is quite clearly the best cake ever made.

The thing about these lists is that they often focus on things that can be quantified. Not always, as the last example shows, but often we focus on overall shot percentages or box office tickets and merchandise sold. These lists are absolute, arbitrary things, but they help us establish some order in our own minds and worlds. There is use in that, I think. What is the best Tex-Mex restaurant? Sure, then you’ll know, and you can avoid the lesser ones. If there’s a list of best authors, then sure, I can strive to improve myself. I can better myself. Lists give you motivation, in some external sense.

But there are pitfalls to being arbitrary. For one, why the list?

What determines the worth of being “the best” at something? Even the best Victorian novel is something that most people would not enjoy reading today. Second, can there really be a best at all things?

Looking at things in such a grand way often ignores the beautiful little eccentricities and details that make life wonderful, to those who examine it. To borrow from earlier, the best Tex-Mex may not be in your price range, or there may be parts of its menu that can be outclassed by a rival: a happy hour margarita, or maybe fresher fish tacos. Being “the best” becomes more difficult to judge the longer one examines it. Lists become more nuanced; caveats become obvious the more strenuously you try to justify your claim.

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As I understand him, Plato believed in a world of forms. There was a perfect form of a tree somewhere, and all earthly representations of that tree were variations, imperfections. That’s an interesting thought, but it’s rather intimidating for a mere mortal such as myself. I cannot be the best human being; I can try, and the usefulness of such an ethos will no doubt be profitable to the world, but in the end, I know I will be disappointed by falling short. Instead, what I have found myself shifting to more and more is recognizing that with my imperfections (or maybe even because of them), I fit the role of “perfect listener” to my colleague when he’s having a rough day, “perfect light-bulb changer” to friends, or “perfect chef” to a tired fiancée. Relationships are often the best way to determine your worth in superlatives. Even if you aren’t the Best, the Most Model Person, you can still be the best person for a certain situation. Dirk Nowitzki may not have the moves of a Kobe or a Jordan, but he is the best at his clutch fall-away awkward jumper.

Very few people are the best butchers or bakers, but everyone can be the perfect husband or wife or son or daughter on that crucial day, the person most keenly suited for the role. I’ve found that I am of more use to the world when I harness my imperfections to play perfect roles for specific situations rather than approach life trying to be the Best Human. I harness my idiosyncrasies, so to speak.

Absolute perfection is a tall order. I don’t mean to say that one shouldn’t strive to be better, but perhaps consider the ways that you serve as a perfect someone to someone else, and how others, even with their imperfections, play that role for you.

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