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Docs you need to know Serving Arlington, Mansfield, Kennedale and SW Grand Prairie

Is it time to squeeze in your mammogram?

Digital Mammograms You know you should get a mammogram, but do you know when to start? Is it at age 40 or 50? Should you start sooner? Or later? At Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, we’re here to clear up the uncertainty because when you should start getting mammograms depends upon, well, you. We don’t just look at age, we look at factors like family history, physical activity and lifestyle so you know when the right time is for you and how often you should schedule them. And if you are at risk, we offer comprehensive breast care from diagnostics to support. Let us help you take the guesswork out of breast care.

Go online to take the Breast Cancer Risk Assessment and schedule your digital mammogram today.

1-877-THR-WELL | TexasHealth.org/Breast

Doctors on the medical staff practice independently and are not employees or agents of the hospital. © 2015

Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Orthopedic Care.

Life doesn’t stop for aches and pains and neither should you. If there is ever an ailment or injury that slows you down, Baylor Arlington can help. Our focus on excellence has allowed us to receive The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval™ for our spine care, hip replacement and knee replacement programs. This means you can expect excellent treatment and recovery, delivered by a staff that cares about helping you get back to enjoying life and doing the things you love.

To find out more about these awards and what they mean to you, visit our website at BaylorArlington.com or call 855.41.ORTHO for an appointment.

Notice Regarding Physician Ownership: Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington is a hospital in which physicians have an ownership or investment interest. The list of the physician owners or investors is available to you upon request.

Physicians are members of the medical staff at one of Baylor Health Care system’s subsidiary, community, or affiliated medical centers and are neither employees nor agents of those medical centers, Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington or Baylor Health Care System. © 2015

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Contents February 2015

Highlights

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50 Conversation

This month’s Q&A features Medical Center Arlington neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Henry Cho discussing a new procedure being used to treat spine issues: Mobi-C.

52 Cupid shoots – and scores!

Arlington residents recall their favorite Valentine’s Day memories.

54 Say ‘Si´!’ to San Antonio

For the perfect Valentine’s Day weekend getaway, check out this romantic Texas treasure.

54 On the Cover

Starting Line ... 10 This ‘n data ... 12 Scene ... 19, 73, 79, 87 Around Town ... 22 Style ... 58 Golf Tip ... 88 Sights/Sounds ... 90 Health/Fitness ... 92 Speaking of Sports ... 94 Itinerary ... 96 Finish Line* ... 98 *This month’s Finish Line is the first in an occasional series that Mayor Greene calls “How our community was shaped by 10 things that didn’t happen.”

Here are seven romantic venues for you and your ‘special person’ – and they’re all in your own backyard.

60 Home SWEET! Home

Neurosurgeon Sabatino Bianco performs a disc fusion procedure at Texas Health/Arlington Memorial Hospital. Bianco is one of the featured principals in our annual Docs You Need to Know section, which begins on page 25. Photo: Bruce Maxwell

Departments

56 Or ... You can just stay home

Designer and television star Donna Moss and husband Paul have created a breathtaking dwelling in Dalworthington Gardens.

66 A classic among classics

Mike Ames’ 1940 Packard Darrin Sports Sedan Model 720 is one of a kind – literally.

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74 A world of heart

How the Mansfield-based Allies in Youth Development gives hope to orphans thousands of miles away.

76 The PCA way

An education at Pantego Christian Academy entails more than just the classroom – it’s about learning life lessons.

88 Golf, anyone?

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Arlington Golf creates a Frequent Players Club to reward local golfers for using city courses this spring and summer.

Congratulations Dr. Joan Bergstrom “Favorite OB/GYN”

Starting Line

This doctor story has a point A tale of preventive medicine (or something like it) ASSUMING YOU’VE ever lived or worked where doors are part of the environment, you’ve likely discovered that the Yale Company makes locks and keys. I learned a few years back that it also dabbles in something direr. At least it did, “back in the day.”

I was in the second grade at the time, and my throat was raw with tonsilitis or some equally heinous strain of bad bug, prompting a diligent mom to insist that her baby boy go see the doctor. Given that even at that time I was a better driver than she was, I’m assuming a diligent neighbor escorted us to the clinic; I really don’t remember.

Yale Youngblood I do remember this, though: As I sat on the examEditor ination table wondering if my tonsils would soon end up in a jar like the one my friend Phillip brought to school for “show and tell,” I let my eyes wander. I decided immediately that Dr. Cope must have received a good deal on white paint. I also decided that no matter how badly my throat hurt, if repairing it required the use of the big needle anchoring the collection of needles in the medicine cabinet, I was going to bolt, even if I had to run down the street with dropped drawers.

Seriously, it had to have been four inches long. It probably wasn’t any shinier than the “baby” needles that surrounded it, but my 7-year-old eyes told my 7-year-old brain that it was the brightest pain-inducing device I had ever seen. And it grew even more menacing when I moved my head toward the cabinet to take a closer inspection. It had the name “Yale” inscribed in tiny letters on its base.

Tears began to well immediately. Then Dr. Cope’s nurse entered the examination room and made things worse. She walked straight to the cabinet and opened the door. She reached toward the collection of needles. There were roughly a dozen from which to choose, but she picked Godzilla. And then she attached him to a syringe, and plunged his oh-so-long point into a vial of something clear. Once the syringe was filled, she flicked it a couple of times with her finger as she held “The Angel of Death” up to the light.

Forget tears welling. We’re talking Noah’s flood by now.

“Oh, honey,” the nurse said. “This isn’t for you. It’s for the person in the next room.”

I sighed briefly and nodded. I finally quit shaking shortly after she left. I realized that I hadn’t just dodged a bullet, I had dodged a javelin. And I pitied the poor person in the next room – especially when I heard the loud scream that presumably was wrought by her inability to dodge.

And suddenly, amazingly, my throat felt better.

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EXECUTIVE BOARD Executive Publisher Judy M. Rupay CEO Richard Greene

EDITORIAL Editor Yale Youngblood Assistant Editor Sara Pintilie Contributing Editor Sarah Martinez Sports Columnist John Rhadigan Style Editor Tricia Schwartz Website & Social Media Director Rhonda Aghamalian Contributing Graphic Artists Susan Darovich, Amy DiStefano, Susan Richtman Contributing Writers Corey Callaway, Donna Darovich, Alison Dellenbaugh, Sue Stevens Durbec, Michele Duskin, Kenneth Perkins Contributing Photographers Gary Coots, Dwayne Lee, Bruce Maxwell, Bob Pruitt

SALES/CIRCULATION Business Manager Bridget Dean Sales Managers Laura DiStefano, Amy Lively, Andrea Proctor, Debbie Roach, Tricia Schwartz Distribution Manager Austin Sims

PRODUCTION Production Manager Susan Darovich ARLINGTON TODAY is published monthly. Copyright 2015 Arlington Today, Inc., 1000 Ballpark Way, Suite 308, Arlington, TX 76011. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted by any means without permission of the publisher.

The inclusion of advertising is considered a service to readers and is not an endorsement of products.

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Homeschool PE now available at two Arlington recreation centers DOTTIE LYNN Recreation Center (DLRC) and Cliff Nelson Recreation Center (CNRC) offer a wide selection of homeschool programs for children to become more active and involved, including the popular “Homeschool PE.” In DLRC’s physical education (PE) program, children form long lasting relationships in a fun-based atmosphere. Children in the class meet other homeschooled children while learning different sports and games to develop a healthy lifestyle.

“Homeschool PE provides a fun and unique experience for homeschool children,” Recreation Program Coordinator Diana Younts said. “We have fun games and activities that not only provide a physical education aspect but also the perfect time for kids to let loose and just have fun.”

Physical education classes are available for children ages five and up and are offered every Tuesday and Thursday, from 1-1:50 p.m. Classes are $30 a month.

For more, e-mail Dottie Lynn’s Diana Younts at diana. woodard@arlingtontx.gov or Cliff Nelson’s Krissy Crosier at krissy.crosier@arlingtontx.gov.

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1. From the heart ... A new “Reading Oasis” containing 1,000 new books was unveiled last month at Webb Elementary School. Lisann Peters and her son Kort were recognized during a brief ceremony for the Peters family’s $25,000 scholarship that made possible the Reading Oasis at Webb Elementary and another one at Adams Elementary. Please see photographs in our Scene section on page 73.

2. For the heart ... Texas Health Heart & Vascular Hospital Arlington has earned the Mission: Lifeline® Silver Plus Receiving Quality Achievement Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart Association for the treatment of patients who suffer severe heart attacks.

3. Some hearty endorsements ... The University of Texas Arlington recently shared some impressive numbers involving the school vs. some other institutions of higher learning in the state. For example, U.S. News & World Report ranks UTA fifth among national universities for undergraduate diversity. Meanwhile, according to the “Best for Vets: Colleges 2015” rankings by Military Times, UT Arlington is one of the 100 best colleges in the nation for U.S. military veterans. One more notable back pat: UTA was named one of the best universities to acquire an affordable online postgraduate degree by College Education Online.

Meet the new boss Blake Kretz is named president of Texas Health/Arlington Memorial Hospital TEXAS HEALTH RESOURCES named Blake Kretz, FACHE, the new president of Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.

Kretz, the former president of Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne, will continue his reporting relationship with leadership representing Texas Health Resources’ Southwest Zone – a geographical area that encompasses significant portions of the Fort Worth, Arlington, Azle, Cleburne and Stephenville communities.

Kretz has served as president of Texas Health Cleburne since 2007, and during his tenure, he brought numerous achievements to fruition for the hospital and Texas Health collectively. He oversaw expansion of Texas

Health Cleburne’s Emergency Department, the Surgical Services department and purchase of a da Vinci® Surgical System.

Kretz was also instrumental in developing two joint ventures and the recruitment of 20 physicians to the Cleburne market.

“Since joining the Texas Health family in 2007, Blake has made countless contributions to the organization’s success and sustainability,” said Barclay E. Berdan, chief executive officer for Texas Health. “Through his leadership, I believe Texas Health Arlington Memorial will continue to address the needs of its community, and I look forward to witnessing Blake’s dedication and compassion envelop those inside and outside the hospital’s walls.”

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We have two winners!

FLOREEN HENRY (LEFT) AND TRACY BROOKS were the winners of Arlington Today’s Winter Bag Giveaway Contest.

Henry and Brooks received decorative gift bags and /or baskets full of goodies designed to brighten their homes to start the new year.

The bags, baskets and their contents were donated by Conrad Creative, Jazzy Jems, Dixie’s in Gracie Lane and From My Place to Yours in Gracie Lane.

Arlington Today holds a Great Bag Giveaway Contest at different times of the year. Follow us on Facebook to get more details of future giveaways and to keep up with daily news abou the city and region.

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center named among Top Performers METHODIST MANSFIELD Medical Center was named among the Top Performers on Key Quality Measures® by The Joint Commission for achieving exemplary performance in using evidence-based clinical processes that are shown to improve care for certain conditions.

The clinical processes focus on care for heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia and stroke.

The hospital achieved a performance grade of 95 percent or above on a single, composite score that includes all the accountability measures for which data is reported to The Joint Commission, an independent, not-for-profit organization whose accreditation and certification is recognized nationwide.

Methodist Mansfield also met or exceeded a 95 percent performance target for each and every accountability measure for data reported in 2013.

The University of North Texas mascot, Eppy the Eagle, entertains guests at the program announcing the introduction of Eagle Advantage.

Photo: Southern Flair Photography

UNT, AISD introduce new joint program to help educate area’s brightest students THE UNIVERSITY of North Texas and the Arlington Independent School District have created Eagle Advantage, a new guaranteed-admission program for outstanding high school students that will help educate the region’s brightest talent.

Juniors in Arlington ISD who rank in the top 20 percent of their class will earn guaranteed admission to UNT under the program. In addition, this year’s Arlington ISD seniors who rank in the top 20 percent will be grandfathered in, receiving automatic admission to UNT. (After fall 2015, guaranteed admission will apply only to juniors.)

For more, call the AISD administration office at (682) 867-4611.

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For the record The name evolved into the “Arlington Democrat” in 1893 and then the Arlington Journal four years later. The newspaper later became the Citizen-Journal and ultimately the Arlington Star-Telegram.

From barking uprealize the right tree BET the YOU DIDN’T that when department: TailsWorth and Trails Park the Dallas-Fort SpursDog played (950 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd.) is ranked at Turnpike Stadium from 1965No. of 16 Arlington by 71 6one of the team’sattractions batboys was the website Photo: named Caltripadvisor.com.

Ripken Jr. Yes, it’s the tripadvisor.com same Cal Ripken Jr. who would later (much later) set the major league record for consecutive games played.

YOU HAVE no doubt driven on Collins, Davis and Fielder during your time in town. The next time you traverse any of those streets, you can turn to the persons riding with you and proclaim that the byways were named for former Arlington mayors: Thomas B. Collins, Dr. William Harold Davis and James Park Fielder Sr. Your passengers might not be so impressed as to fight to buy your next lunch, but they likely will be impressed with your knowledge of local history.

IN AN EFFORT to keep the public informed, William Timmerman and Colonel Thomas Spruance established the city’s first newspaper in 1883. It was called “The World.”

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Reasons we love Arlington

THE AVERAGE high temperature in Arlington during February is 59.1 degrees. The all-time high temperature in Arlington during February was (yikes!) 96. The average low temperature during the month is 46.2, with a record low of 10.

If this February mirrors the average in precipitation, we will get about three inches of rain/snow/sleet.

IF YOU GET a hankering to play disc golf, you definitely need to check out the course at Kennedale’s Sonora Park.

Weaving through trees, beside the creek and through beautiful Sonora Park, this 9-hole course is 2,660 yards of fun. The longest hole is 390 yards; the shortest is 157 – yet they are both par 3s.

Don’t miss it ...

ROCK LEGEND Alice Cooper wil perform at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie on Feb. 10.

Show time is 8 p.m Cooper virtually invented rock as theater, creating new fashion trends and rolling out hits that shaped several generations.

For more: verizontheatre.com.

1. Our General Motors plant just turned 60 and has produced some 10 million automobiles since 1954.

2. While the rest of the world plays sand volleyball, the University of Texas Arlington celebrates its most popular tradition, Oozeball, with a mud volleyball tournament pitting teams of students, faculty, staff and alumni against each other in ankle-deep muck.

3. Where else can you ingest, in one weekend, a Six Flags’ Pink Thing, a Ballpark Boom-

stick, a frozen margarita from the place that invented frozen margaritas (Mariano’s), Capelli D’angelo alla Pescatora from Piccolo Mondo and still make room for “The Dino” sub?

4. What city has the UTA Planetarium, again?

5. Two words: The Highlands.

UTA to lead study on clinical experience requirements for nurses THE UNIVERSITY of Texas Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation has been awarded a $1.8 million grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to lead a multi-institution study of clinical experience requirements for nursing school graduates.

The research will involve more than 1,700 stu- Anne Bavier dents over 30 months. The results of the study will lead to a better understanding of the amount and nature of clinical experiences, or “clinical hours,” needed for competency upon graduation.

Partners in the program include Tarleton State University, El Centro College, Brookhaven College, the Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation and six North Texas health care systems.

Currently, there is no state requirement addressing clinical experience for nursing students. Individual schools’ standards vary from less than 500 to more than 1,100 hours, said Beth Mancini, associate dean for undergraduate studies in the College of Nursing and a lead investigator on the new grant.

“The College of Nursing at UT Arlington is particularly qualified to lead this new research project because of our history of successful student outcomes, our emphasis on health research and our groundbreaking work in simulation technology,” said Anne Bavier, UT Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation Dean.

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Happenings in the AISD

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rlington Collegiate High School at Tarrant County College Southeast and the STEM Academy at Martin High School both provide students with unique learning opportunities within a high school setting and are accepting applications now.

ACHS at TCC-SE is an early college high school that allows students to earn a high school diploma and up to 60 college credit hours and an associate degree during their four-year high school career.

In accordance with the AISD beliefs that every student can succeed and that school environment impacts achievement, the early college high school provides students who might not otherwise consider attending college an opportunity to become part of a college-going culture. Applications are available online at www.aisd.net/achs.

The Arlington ISD partnered with The University of Texas at Arlington for a new STEM Academy – science, technology, engineering and math – that will open in August 2015 at Martin High School with about 100 freshmen from throughout the district. Students will have the opportunity to earn high school and college credits along four pathways - engineering, biology/

biomedical science, computer science and math/science. Students in the STEM Academy will have a chance to complete many of their first year STEM college courses prior to high school graduation.

Students will be able to advance their STEM

education outside the classroom as well, with opportunities that include: internships, mentorships, job shadowing, community service, enrichment programs and a summer academy. Applications will be available online at www.aisd.net in early February.

Fine Arts/Dual Language Academies Now Accepting Applications In order to continue to promote engagement, creativity, critical thinking and achievement as a part of the district’s Achieve Today. Excel Tomorrow. strategic plan, the Arlington ISD is preparing to open two Fine Arts/Dual Language academies beginning in the fall of 2015. As part of the 2014 Bond package, the district will repurpose Corey and Roquemore elementaries for these academies.

The boundary map for the two academies splits the district in half along Pioneer Parkway/Spur 303. All Arlington ISD addresses north of Pioneer Parkway/Spur 303 will be zoned to attend the academy at Roquemore, and all AISD addresses south of Pioneer Parkway/Spur 303 will be zoned to attend the academy at Corey.

Applications for the inaugural class of

The Arlington ISD will hold three parent information meetings: • 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at the south campus (Corey Elementary), 5200 Kelly Elliott Rd. • 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2015, at the north campus (Roquemore Elementary), 2001 Van Buren Dr. incoming kindergarten students for the Fine Arts/Dual Language academies are now available and must be submitted by 3 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. Applications may be filled out online or printed and returned to the AISD Professional Development Center at 1111 W. Arbrook Blvd., in Arlington by the deadline.

• 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, at the Professional Development Center, 1111 W. Arbrook Blvd.

Parents must attend an information session before students are eligible for admission to a Fine Arts/Dual Language academy.

Other questions can be directed to Linh Nguyen at lnguyen@aisd.net or 682-867-7502.

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ver the MLK weekend, thousands of students from throughout the Arlington ISD participated in events honoring Dr. King’s legacy and encouraging others to advance his dream. Six students were recognized as winners of the MLK Advancing the Dream Art and Essay contests, sponsored by Atmos Energy.

Art contest winners: First Place, Alexis Nava; Second Place, Lam Doan; Third Place, Skye Knapen and AISD Visual Arts Coordinator Linh Nguyen.

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The power of love Ruby had Elzie at hello. That was nearly 70 years ago • By Kenneth Perkins

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Love was always at the center, where Elzie and Ruby Odom were concerned. It was there as Elzie toiled about during a postal career (letter carrier for 17 years) that expanded to postal inspector. The love was there as they relocated from Orange, Texas, to Los Angeles to San Antonio to Arlington.

Love was there during a political career that put him on the Arlington City Council and as a threeterm mayor.

ll they had was $10, a marriage license and each other. No honeymoon. No house. No savings account at the local bank. A little money. Lots of love.

When Elzie Odom and Ruby Truvillion met in high school, he was in his third year, she in her first. Ruby had him at hello. “Beautiful” is the way he described her then.

“Beautiful” is the way he describes her now – nearly 70 years later.

Elzie saw Ruby at church services. They’d hold hands. Giggle. Stare in each other’s eyes.

They attended different high schools in Orange, Texas, until his senior year when the schools consolidated. Their affection grew. Elzie headed off to Prairie View College after graduation.

Though not for long.

“I couldn’t concentrate on my studies without Ruby,” Elzie confessed. “She was always on my mind and in my heart. I missed seeing her beautiful face. I spent lonely nights in my dormitory room thinking of her.”

SO HE LEFT. Came home. Worked as an apprentice with his father, a carpenter.

When Elzie shared with Ruby’s father his marital intentions, her father said how fond he was of Elzie. Then he asked, “You sure you can take care of her?”

So tight was money Elzie had to borrow a suit from his best friend for the wedding ceremony only to give it back once he invited his friend to be in the wedding.

Wedding night was spent at the Truvillion home. The next night was spent in his parents’ home, where Elzie and Ruby would live. He continued to work for his father.

Eleven months later a daughter, Barbara, arrived. A son would follow.

Elzie would tuck away enough money to buy a white two-bedroom home just down the road from Ruby’s parents.

Like all couples, they would have highs and lows, joys and sorrows. They’d watch their children grow, leave home and establish families of their own. (Barbara has a Ph.D., and Elzie Jr. pastors his own church).

But love was always at the center. It was there as Elzie toiled about during a postal career (letter carrier for 17 years) that expanded to postal inspector. The love was there as they relocated from Orange, Texas. to Los Angeles to San Antonio to Arlington.

LOVE WAS THERE during a political career that put him on the Arlington City Council and as a three-term mayor.

Perhaps it’s in the Odom credo.

Elzie likes to tell the story of a slave named Jim Shankle, who escaped his Mississippi plantation and walked to Texas to find his wife, Winnie, who along with her three children had been sold in protest of their union.

He walked through the night. He swam across rivers. He evaded slave catchers with the green light to shoot on sight. Carefully going from plantation to plantation, Jim would find Winnie near an underground spring in East Texas (now Newton County).

“He hid there,” said Elzie. “Winnie would bring him food.”

She would convince her slave owner to buy Jim, and the two raised nine children, one of whom was Harriett Shankle Odom, Elzie’s great grandmother.

Jim bought 4,000 acres of land there after being freed. The community became Shankleville, in honor of Jim and Winnie.

Annual homecomings have been held each year since 1941.

Shankelville stands as a testament to survival. And the power of love.

The power that has propelled Elzie and Ruby through 67 years of marriage.

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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Docs you need to know Health care providers that routinely make a difference in the Arlington/Mansfield/Kennedale/SW Grand Prairie area

• TH/Arlington Memorial .................. 26 • Medical Center Arlington .............. 28 • Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hosital at Arlington .............. 30 • USMD Hospital of Arlington ......... 31 • Kleiman Evangelista ......................... 32 • DermOne .......................................... 33 • Dr. Mark Bishara .............................. 34 • Dr. Jackily Dang ................................ 35

• Dr. Julian Escobar ............................ 36 • Drs. James E. Hyde, Phillip M. Bailey and Charles W. Miller .......... 37 • Dr. Angela Watson .......................... 38 • Dr. Moody Alexander ..................... 39 • Drs. Lisa B. Fell and Kristin Robbins ................................ 40 • Dr. Jed Hildebrand .......................... 42 • Dr. Kenyon Godwin ........................ 43

• Dr. Alfred DiStefano ....................... 44 • Dr. Amy Schoening ......................... 45 • Arlington/Mansfield Foot & Ankle ...................................... 46 • Dr. Wayne Hey ................................. 47 • Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders .......................... 48 • Dr. Bryan Bishop ............................. 49

Hospitals

TH/Arlington Memorial sets the neuroscience standard Dr. Sabatino Bianco performs lumbar interbody fusion surgery on a patient at Texas Health/ Arlington Memorial Hospital. Where in the past this procedure generally required an incision up to seven inches long, Dr. Bianco and his team have developed a less-invasive process, thus enhancing the chances for a successful, full recovery.

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euroscience services at Texas Health/Arlington Memorial Hospital are considered to be among the best in the state for delivering quality brain, stroke and spinal care (based on overall patient satisfaction scores determined by Press Ganey and HCAHPS). One key reason is possibly the hospital’s continuum of care approach to back and spine treatment – whether you’ve got simple back pain or a more complex condition.

“It’s all integrated. We have the full buffet for you,” said Dr. Sabatino Bianco, who directs the department in addition to performing several hundred surgeries each year.

That buffet includes expertise in the areas of physical medicine and rehabilitation, pain management, and neurosurgery.

In essence, Dr. Bianco said, the hospital is prepared to deal onsite with any issue related to the back or spine.

“Most hospitals can’t do what we can,” he said. “A patient might go one place for treatment, then be referred elsewhere for a separate procedure. Here, we can take care of everything, right at the hospital, either on an outpatient or inpatient basis.”

The “everything” to which he refers is just that. For example, physical medicine services at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital include: • Management of chronic diseases and disabilities • Managing post acute traumatic brain injury and stroke • Addressing disability relating to other neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis • Spinal cord injury and developmental disorders • Managing cancer pain in conjunction with the oncology team • Evaluating and managing back and neck pain • Headaches, including migraine • Joint pain and arthritis • Nerve entrapment such as carpal tunnel syndrome and peripheral neuropathies.

Dr. Bianco said the pain management team at the hospital is composed of experts who use the latest technology in realms such as injection therapy, intrathecal pumps, physical therapy and spinal cord stimulators.

Should the brain or spine issue call for procedural interventions, the hospital’s staff can perform all of the following: • Electromyography and nerve conduction studies • Joint injections • Trigger point injections for muscle pain and spasms • Carpal tunnel injections •Therapeutic Botox injections for spacticity, torticollis and refractory migraines • Non-narcotic, analgesic injections.

And, should the results of the various aforementioned treatment measures lead the hospital team to deem surgery necessary, Dr. Bianco leads a surgical unit that has virtually unparalleled expertise in treating both the brain and the spine.

Texas Health Arlington Memorial’s surgical procedures for issues related to the brain include: • Endoscopic transphenoidal hypophysectomy • Minimally invasive skull base • Cerebral aneurysms and AVM

The TH/AM team uses state-of-the-art titanium screws during disc fusion surgery.

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• Microvascular decompression of trigeminal, facial and glossopharingeal nerves •Hydrochphalus (BP shunt and third ventriculostoloy) • Stereotactic radiosurgery.

If Dr. Bianco or the hospital staff deem spinal surgery necessary, the options available, likewise, run the gamut, from minimally invasive outpatient cervical and lumbar microdiscectomies to spinal deformity correction. Surgeons on the medical staff are also experts at addressing spinal tumors, spinal malformation, spinal stenosis, spinal arthroplasty, cranio-cervical junction and traumatic spinal injuries.

Whatever the procedure, the entire hospital staff has the expertise and experience to point a patient toward a successful recovery, Dr. Bianco said. “That, really, is at the heart of every-

thing we do,” he said. “People come to us in pain, and we take pride in our collective ability to help them find a solution that can give them back a normal life.”

To that end, Dr. Bianco performs around 250 lumbar interbody fusion (back) surgeries annually at the hospital. Each one is marked by technological advances that evolve almost by the day, such as magnetic resonance imaging that can pinpoint a spinal issue in detail and surgical techniques that are far less invasive than they were even five years ago.

“We do so many procedures here that it’s like NASCAR in the way everyone works together,” he said. “I’m very proud of our team. I definitely could not do what I do if I was just by myself. I can’t say enough good things about the people here.

They are a joy to work with every day.”

During surgery, each team member has a specific task to ensure a successful procedure – and healthier patient.

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Medical Center of Arlington

MCA is ever-evolving to meet the needs of its community W ith more than three decades of experience in the healthcare field, Medical Center Arlington CEO Winston Borland knows that one factor trumps all the others in determining how well a hospital is serving the community: patient care.

That’s why the following words, spoken to him by a family member of a recent patient, serve as the perfect testimony that MCA is doing things the right way: “This hospital has provided the best care to my loved one and has the best nurses of any facility in the DFW metroplex.”

Borland said it’s not a coincidence when patients or loved ones leave the medical center satisfied with their experience.

In fact, it’s the norm. “Above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life,” he said. “In recognition of this commitment, we strive to deliver high-quality, cost-effective healthcare in the communities we serve.”

To that end, MCA has implemented many measures to ensure the best care for its patients. A notable one: The hospital partners with Studer Group, a healthcare training company, to improve the patient experience. Much of the training is fo-

cused on staff/patient interaction to reduce fear and anxiety.

Borland said staff members explain who they are, share their patient-care work experience and explain the procedure or test they are going to be doing. Then they ask the patient if there is anything else they can do before they leave the room.

Technology is another area where MCA is setting patient-care standards. Borland said the hospital utilizes cutting-edge robotics such as DaVinci SI surgical technology that gives surgeons unprecedented precision.

MCA also is at the forefront with its expertise in Mobi-C disc replacement technology and BiPlane advancements for neurosurgery. The former is discussed in detail in the Conversation article on page 50. The latter is a revolutionary technology that provides 3-dimensional views of the brain that allow physicians to provide cutting-edge neuroscience interventional care.

Medical Center Arlington also has earned an impressive reputation as a tertiary facility for services such as heart and vascular surgery, neurosurgery, a Joint Commission-accredited primary stroke center, a Level 3 neonatal intensive-care unit, an accredited primary care cancer center and a Level III trauma

Medical Center Arlington CEO Winston Borland said MCA is committed to delivering “high-quality, costeffective healthcare in the communities we serve.”

center. Borland said all of those services and accreditations are considered tertiary, “or a higher level of services provided than your typical acute-care facility.”

The sum of those parts is a hospital that routinely meets Borland’s stated goal of delivering high-quality healthcare. He said MCA is especially proficient in three major service lines: cardiology, women’s services and emergency department (ED)/trauma. “MCA is the only trauma center in the area,” he said, “and we have the busiest women’s center, NICU (neonatal intensive-care unit), and emergency department in the area.”

As noted, the trauma center earned Level 3 designation, which means it has been surveyed by the state to ensure it meets or exceeds all the highest standards. This includes having trauma surgeons available 24/7 and having the proven ability to treat trauma events timely with improved outcomes.

While all of these accomplishments/areas of emphasis have already made the hospital an area healthcare leader, Borland said he and his staff are constantly looking for ways to evolve to meet new needs that face the industry. As a result, MCA has increased access points for patients in our service area, become more tertiary in services provided and increased recruitment in the most-challenging healthcare provider areas.

Borland said Medical Center Arlington also is enhancing several units to better serve patients. “We currently are expanding our ICU and Med/Surg capacity by adding 16 additional ICU beds and eight step-down beds,” he said. “Also, we are increasing our emergency department capacity by the addition of Pedi-ED rooms to accommodate the growing pediatric needs in the community.

Additionally, we’ve almost completed a new build-out for Outpatient Therapy Services and will be adding a new BiPlane suite for interventional neurology patients. Further expansion plans in other areas will be announced at a future date.”

At the end of that day, though, just as at the end of any day at MCA, Borland said the most important announcement will still be this: “Your hospital has provided the best care.”

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To enhance the patient and family experience, many rooms at MCA are tailored for comfort.

Medical Center of Arlington • 3301 Matlock Road • (817) 465-3241 • medicalcenterarlington.com

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in individuals needing specialty care for orthopedics and spine injuries or diseases. It’s convenient, and it certainly alleviates the need for patients to travel long ways for care.”

Arlington Orthopedic Associates, Baylor Health Care System and United Surgical Partners International initially developed this 57,000square-foot facility on Highlander Boulevard that has 24 inpatient beds, six operating rooms, one procedure room, imaging services and a two-bed emergency department.

BOSHA offers a wide array of orthopedic-focused services and specializes in comprehensive inpatient and outpatient treatment of orthopedic and spine disorders, from simple sprains to complex surgeries.

CEO Allan Beck is proud of the hospital’s collection of awards and commendations, including a pair of Gold Seals of Approval from The Joint Commission for hip and knee replacement and spine care and Outstanding Patient Experience awards two years running.

A 900-plus-square-foot operating room stands as one of the facility’s more showy features. In addition to offering ample surgical space, the operating rooms are digitally hardwired with 2-way video capabilities to provide educational seminars to the public, as well as allow teaching programs for caregivers.

This advanced technology equipment also allows increased productivity by giving the surgical team access to critical visual data and the capability to allow other doctors within BOSHA’s secure network to view and communicate during surgery.

With this sort of specialty, it’s no wonder that BOSHA has scored so well in patient satisfaction.

The hospital has picked up a slew of honors in just five years of existence, including the 2014 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award, which recognizes quality and safety of patient care and exceptional patient expeBOSHA principals Dr. Eric Wieser, Dr. Jay Pond and riences.

CEO Allan Beck “You have to maintain a 95 percentile or higher to receive that recognition,” said Beck.

Dr. Jay Pond, who specializes in orthopedics and is also a BOSHA medical director, said “having a specialized facility simply enhances Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington the patient experience.”

707 Highlander Blvd. • (817) 583-7100 • baylorarlington.com “BOSHA is an excellent model for high-quality patient care yielding excellent outcomes, patient satisfaction in a very efficient setting,” said Beck.

or all its bells and whistles – and there are quite a few – Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington is old-school in its thinking: Give patients what they want and need.

Yet when pressed to describe what really sets this hospital apart from all others in the area, Medical Director Dr. Eric Wieser will quickly name its singular vision. Baylor Orthopedic and Spine Hospital at Arlington (BOSHA) is exclusively for ... well ... orthopedic and spine patients. That’s it. That’s all they do.

Which means every physician, nurse and staff member is well versed in what they need to know when it comes to orthopedic and spine issues. “What we do is all we do,” said Dr. Wieser. “We specialize

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or over 11 years, USMD Hospital at Arlington has provided a full range of medical services to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. The hospital is unique, in that it is a physician-owned facility that offers patients world-class, cost-effective health care.

“You won’t find another facility our size that offers this level of medical expertise and technology,” said USMD Chief Executive Officer and Chief Nursing Officer Marcia Crim. With nine oversized, state-of-the-art operating rooms and two procedural rooms, USMD Hospital at Arlington is equipped for a wide variety of cases. If an overnight stay is

USMD at Arlington offers 34 private suites, complete with an additional bed for a family visitor.

required, the hospital offers 34 private inpatient suites, complete with an additional bed for a family visitor. In addition, Crim said the nurse-to-patient ratio at the hospital is an impressive 1:5, as opposed to the national average of 1:8.

In the area of robotic surgery, USMD at Arlington is considered a leader in the Metroplex, and is one of the top 10 robotic surgery programs in the nation. “The surgery team here has performed more robotic surgeries than any other group in Texas,” Crim said.

In fact, the facility was one of the first locations in the world to perform the da Vinci

Single-Site robotic hysterectomy. Dr. Russell Dickey, obstetrician and gynecologist, was the first surgeon in the Metroplex to begin performing this procedure regularly at USMD at Arlington.

For more information on physicians and services at USMD Arlington, visit their website at usmdarlington.com.

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octors David Kleiman and Anthony Evangelista are passionate about exemplary patient care. For years, the two surgeons have been the heart and soul of the highly respected Kleiman | Evangelista Eye Center – a leading provider of advanced surgical procedures that has helped countless individuals enjoy a life complete with improved vision.

When Kleiman | Evangelista Eye Center began to outgrow their current Arlington facility, the surgeons envisioned an expansive, state-ofthe art eye center that is devoted to one goal: exceptional patient care.

“The new building isn’t a monument to our egos,” Dr. Kleiman says.

“It’s all about our patients. This new facility allows us to take care of our patients in the best manner, to give them the best possible experience.”

The 28,000-square-foot facility is centrally located in Arlington along Interstate 20 just a few minutes from AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Park. “It’s very welcoming,” Dr. Evangelista says. “The way it is laid out is so intuitive, and the flow of the space is just wonderful.”

Everything about the new Kleiman | Evangelista Eye Center has been thoughtfully designed to deliver an exceptional patient experience. And for these doctors, that experience begins before a patient ever sets foot in the eye center. “It starts when they pick up the phone and call us,” Dr. Kleiman says. “It’s important that our patients are greeted by someone who is warm and welcoming, ready to accommodate their appointment needs. We don’t want them ever put on hold or forced to contend with an automated, impersonal phone tree.”

This refreshing patient-first philosophy was the inspiration for the center’s design. A generous number of spacious exam and testing rooms means patients will be called within minutes of checking in at the front desk. “I’m really looking forward to using these spaces because I like to talk to people,” Dr. Kleiman admits. “When I want to talk with a patient for 30 minutes to answer questions or explain a procedure, I don’t have to worry about keeping somebody else from getting an exam room.”

A third of the new facility is dedicated to a new surgery center with four operating suites. “As we grow, we are instituting the latest equipment and technology to enhance safety and improve patient outcomes,” Dr. Evangelista explains.

The new Kleiman | Evangelista Eye Center will also use proprietary new patient-navigation technology that conveniently tracks patients through each stage of their surgery process, letting loved ones know exactly where they are at all times.

“There is a very important human component that we provide that helps ease a patient’s concerns,” Dr. Evangelista says. “We really care for our patients.”

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Plastic surgery Mark A. Bishara, M.D. The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med•Spa 1101 Matlock Road, Mansfield • (817) 473-2120 markbisharamd.com theparagonmedspa.com

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“Anytime you can help make a dramatic, positive impact on someone’s life, it is very gratifying.”

– Dr. Mark Bishara

ucked away in the heart of the Mansfield medical community is The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa, home to Mark Bishara, M.D., a cosmetic surgeon who offers a wide variety of cosmetic and corrective services for both women and men. The facility opened its doors in January 2014 and is his second location in North Texas, along with his Southlake practice. However, North Texas isn’t the only area he serves. Patients travel from all over the country, and as far away as South Africa to take advantage of a unique service that he offers.

Three years ago, Dr. Bishara began performing hair transplant procedures through the use of an interactive, computer-assisted robotic arm called the ARTAS System. The sophisticated equipment enables him to remove healthy hair from the back of the patient’s head for transplanting to the top of the head with minimal scarring and discomfort. The result is a complete hair transplant in a couple of hours.

Dr. Bishara, a native Texan from Duncanville, was the first doctor in Texas to acquire the ARTAS system and is one of only four surgeons in the state trained to perform hair transplants with this state-of-the-art equipment. Currently, there only five ARTAS systems in the state, and between his two office locations, he owns two of those five.

Staying on top of the latest medical technology is top priority for Dr. Bishara. In the area of breast implants, he received special training in order to provide a better and safer product for his patients. The Natrelle 410 is a breast implant that offers a more natural shape than most and is an ideal choice for smaller breasts and reconstructive surgeries.

Along with breast augmentations, abdominoplasty (tummy-tuck) is the most-common cosmetic procedure requested by his female patients. This can be done with or without liposuction, Dr. Bishara said.

Many opt to combine both the breast augmentation and tummy tuck, which Bishara affectionately calls the “Mommy Makeover.”

For men, the hair replacement is most popular, along with liposuction, injectable medicine such as Botox, eyelid lifting and rhinoplasty (nose reconstruction).

January marked the one-year anniversary of his AAA HC-certified-pending Mansfield practice, which he affectionately calls his flagship location. “It’s a beautiful, 8,200 square-foot facility on two-anda-half acres,” he said. “We have two operating rooms, two recovery rooms and two injection rooms.”

Among the many other services Dr. Bishara’s practice offers are spider vein and varicose vein treatment, laser tattoo removal, laser lifts and laser skin tightening.

Whether patients come to him for enhancement or corrective cosmetic surgery, Dr. Bishara takes pride in his work. “Anytime you can help make a dramatic, positive impact on someone’s life, it is very gratifying,” he said.

Dentistry that are available to them, how the procedures work, and what their financing options are,” Dr. Dang said. “By doing this, each patient is better equipped to decide what treatment is best for them,” she said.

Both practices strive to provide the most up-to-date, advanced dental procedures such as implants, braces, veneers and laser dental surgery.

“We understand that it’s stressful for people to go to the dentist, so we try to do most of the major procedures at our clinics, and we also try to avoid multiple appointments for our patients’ convenience,” she said.

An Arlington native, Dr. Dang attended the University of Texas Arlington prior to earning her degree at Tufts University School of Dentistry in Boston.

Having grown up in Arlington, she feels a special connection to her Arlington, Mansfield and Kennedale patients.

“These are my people; they are wonderful, and it is a pleasure to be able to serve them,” she said.

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t has been a year of growth for Dr. Jackilyn Dang and her southwest Arlington dental practice, Great Oak Dental. So good, in fact, that she has opened a second location to serve the North Arlington community.

Legacy Park Dental opened its doors in early February and will offer the same general and preventive dental care for patients of all ages. “We are a family practice here, and we love to take care of the whole family,” she said.

The Great Oak Dental team is also sensitive to its patients’ needs. “We like to take the time to educate our patients about the procedures

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“I’m very proud of what we have here at IVFMD in Arlington.

No one can say they have better pregnancy rates or are more cost-effective or offer better patient care. That’s the promise we make, and the promise we deliver to our patients.”

– Dr. Julian Escobar

hen IVFMD opened its Arlington practice nearly two years ago, it also opened a world of opportunity for area women and couples hoping – but struggling – to have children.

The city’s first center devoted solely to fertility treatment features distinguished physicians and staff, cutting-edge technology and a patient-care model designed to enhance fertility rates in a cost-effective manner.

The result, as chronicled in the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) data that monitor American medical practices, is remarkable: IVFMD clinics are among the best facilities in the country at producing pregnancy rates among their patients. In fact, the practice has been designated a Fertility Center of Excellence based on recommendations of the Clinical Sciences Institute composed of more than 170 clinical experts.

“Fertility practices are required to report everything they do to the CDC,” said Dr. Julian Escobar, who operates IVFMD. “Your ratings are being put out there in a clear, transparent way, so our patients are being well informed and know exactly what to expect when they walk in the door.”

At the Arlington office, just as with the original Irving practice, patients see a physician every visit. Dr. Escobar has both vast experience and a heart for his patients. Dr. Escobar said each treatment is tailored to the patient’s particular needs, and can include in vitro fertilization (IVF), Mini-Stim IVF, insemination, embryo biopsy, donor egg, donor sperm, egg/sperm freezing and surrogacy.

“Every patient is unique and special to us,” Dr. Escobar said. “We work as a team with our patients to solve the problem of infertility.”

To that end, IVFMD has something rare among fertility facilities: an in-house lab that enables the physicians and staff to process, analyze and freeze/store tissue quickly to enhance the chances of pregnancy.

“The lab was designed from the ground up, using the most modern concepts,” Dr. Escobar said. “It has the new type of incubators, specialized gas/culturing systems, laser, freezing and storage. State-of-the-art equipment enables us to provide the most advanced treatment for infertility.”

And, Dr. Escobar said, everything he and his staff does is accomplished in a cost-effective manner. “We are one of the few fertility centers that have direct contracts with Aetna, United Healthcare and Cigna,” he said. “Covered patients do not have to pay out-of-network fees when they use our centers.”

Dr. Escobar said IVFMD also works with Win Fertility, a national infertility management company, to reduce the cost of treatment for paying patients, and the practice provides discounts to active duty members of the Armed Forces.

“I’m very proud of what we have here at IVFMD in Arlington,” Dr. Escobar said. “No one can say they have better pregnancy rates or are more cost-effective or offer better patient care. That’s the promise we make, and the promise we deliver to our patients.”

Pediatric Dentistry Dr. James E. Hyde Dr. Charles W. Miller Drs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates 3101 S. Center Street (central office) (817) 466-7057 fundentist.com

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un Dentist, the moniker adopted by the practice, Drs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates, is a big part of the presentation at three Arlington locations and one in Mansfield.

Since 1981, Dr. James E. Hyde, Dr. Charles W. Miller and the recently retired Dr. Philip M. Bailey have devoted their careers to pediatric dentistry that is fun for the patients.

The lobbies and waiting areas are bright and colorful, with lots of fun things to do and interact with. The treatment areas are spacious and open, so young patients can see

what’s going on in the friendly atmosphere.

“Our office caters to children,” said Martha Burkhart, business manager for the practice. “We have a fun group of ladies that make the experience for the children great.

Our office has an open-bay concept so that all the children can see each other getting their teeth brushed. Our open-bay concept really helps those children that are nervous.

They get to see all the other children getting their teeth brushed, and it, in turn, makes them realize that it is not that hard.”

Burkhart said parents stay in the reception area while their “big girl or boy” gets to experience the visit on their own. “The parents are so proud of their children when they are all done,” she said.

Burkhart said a “fun, friendly team” is always ready to make each child’s visit special, whether the patient is making his or her first trip to the dentist or is there for treatment.

“Just last week,” Burkhart said, “a patient said, ‘Mom, I love this dentist. Can we keep coming here?’’’

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Obstetrics/Gynocology Dr. Angela Watson Women’s Health Services 1001 N. Waldrop, Suite 505 (817) 277-9415 • info@womenshealthservices.com womenshealthservices.com

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“I believe in the Golden Rule. I treat all of my patients like I would want my family member, best friend, or myself to be treated.”

– Dr. Angela Watson

he miracle of reproduction and childbirth has always fascinated Dr. Angela Watson, making it a big reason why she loves her job so much. Dr. Watson, medical doctor and Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, is one of five female physicians on staff at Women’s Health Services in Arlington. Since the opening of the practice in 1986, the group has brought more than 10,000 babies into the world.

But delivering babies isn’t all they do. Aside from a complete range of obstetric services, there is a long list of gynecologic services, as well.

These include hormone therapy; bone density screenings; and the treatment of conditions such as urinary leakage, menopausal symptoms and HPV. Dr. Watson received her medical training at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed her OB-GYN residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. She has been on staff with Women’s Health Services since 2008.

Dr. Watson is specially trained in minimally invasive procedures that can be conveniently performed in the office. One of these is called the ESSURE tubal ligation, a process for women who desire permanent birth control. “This procedure is unique in that it requires no incisions or anesthesia,” she said.

Other routine procedures include hysteroscopy, colposcopy, LEEP procedures and uterine ablations. Patients can receive these treatments in the office with little or no discomfort and go home the same day.

A member of the Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology (COEMIG) at Arlington Memorial Hospital, Dr. Watson is expertly trained in the use of the popular da Vinci Robotic system, which is the leading-edge treatment in minimally invasive surgery. “This method of surgery is less invasive to the patient than an open hysterectomy, and results in a faster recovery time and less need for pain medications,” she said.

Providing excellent health care and high patient satisfaction are the priorities for the physicians at Women’s Health Services. Joan L. Bergstrom, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., MBA, founder of the clinic, has gone to great lengths to make this happen by installing Patient Education Systems in exam rooms, and creating a secure patient communication portal on their website.

Via this portal, patients can book their appointments, view their lab results, update their records and communicate with their physician at any time.

Other physicians in this dynamic five-doctor practice are Dr. Bergstrom. Dr. Dawnette Peppler, Dr. Kiran Nangrani and Dr. Sheri Puffer.

Dr. Watson takes great pride in her role with this group. “I believe in the Golden Rule.” she said. “I treat all of my patients like I would want my family member, best friend, or myself to be treated.”

Orthodontics Dr. Moody Alexander Drs Alexander Orthodontics 840 W. Mitchell St. 817.275.3233 drsalexander.com

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o call the Drs Alexander Orthodontics practice a family affair is appropriate on so many levels. For starters, the current Alexander at the helm of one of Arlington’s more prominent businesses, Moody, is a second-generation orthodontist.

His father Wick started the practice in 1964.

His older brother, Chuck, joined his dad in 1990 and worked with Wick until 1996 before he and his family moved to Montrose, Colo.

Moody climbed aboard in 1995, and Wick passed the lion’s share of the orthodontics work to him about 10 years ago.

Then there’s the focus of the practice: providing orthodontic treatment for children and

adults, many of whom have become like family to the Alexanders and their staff over the years.

One reason for that is the practice’s knack for making braces fun. “We work hard to provide a 5-star service experience for our patients, from their initial phone call to the ‘getting braces off’ celebration,” Moody said.

“Between the 12 members of the ‘A-team,’ we have over 200 years of orthodontic experience.

People truly experience a family environment where they are known and cared for like a member of our own family.”

Last – and certainly not least – there’s the Alexanders’ extended family, emphasis on “extended.” Moody and his wife Emily have three adopted children from Ethiopia, and in 2010 he created “EthiopiaSmile,” a group that annually ventures to that country to provide dental care. “Just last week, we returned from our fifth EthiopiaSmile dental mission trip,” Moody said. “We served well over 1,000 patients during our week there. Serving in Ethiopia has been transformative for my family and for my practice.”

Audiology Dr. Lisa B. Fell Dr. Kristin Robbins Audiology Experts 1261 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Suite 105 • (817) 451-4818 Appointments@AudiologyExperts.com • AudiologyExperts.com

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“Audiology Experts is the practice where physicians can be confident their patients will receive the very best hearing care.”

– Dr. Kristin Robbins

t’s rather uncommon for a pair of audiologists to start a practice together virtually from scratch. Unless it’s Drs. Lisa Fell and Kristin Robbins. Then it makes perfect sense.

These two have been joined at the hip since their undergraduate days at Texas Tech, zeroing in on a profession for which they share intense passions. Both earned master’s degrees from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and then earned their doctorate of audiology degree from Arizona School of Health Sciences Center.

Audiology Experts opened in 2008 on yet another of the doctors’ shared beliefs: that every person impacted by hearing loss should be educated on how to manage it so life can be lived to the fullest.

Anyone with hearing loss will tell you what an exhausting experience it can be, turning everyday communication into a constant struggle to understand what’s being said. As time goes on, stress builds and can often boil over.

One reason Audiology Experts is on the radar of doctors who refer their patients and patients who refer their family and friends is the comfy family atmosphere. Coming to Audiology Experts is a little like having a home visit. “We want to be the resource for the community,” said Dr. Robbins. “Audiology Experts is the practice where physicians can be confident their patients will receive the very best hearing care.”

They are. A perk of being independently owned is the flexibility to sit and listen to a patient’s needs. To know them, their spouses and their kids. Another benefit: a tag team effort on more difficult cases.

“We can have peer-to-peer discussions on issues,” said Dr. Robbins.

“We trust each other in our care for our patients, which means better services for them.”

Those services include everything from earwax cleaning to custom ear molds and hearing protection. Musicians come to Audiology Experts for earplugs; swimmers get fitted for swim plugs. The practice offers a hearing care package for care and maintenance for keeping hearing devices at optimum performance.

“It’s founded on the idea that we can provide the kind of service to patients that we believe they need,” said Dr. Fell. “An evaluation, consultation and lifestyle assessment are critical components to being successful with hearing instruments.”

Testimonials on Audiology Experts’ website speak excitedly about “joining the family” and how they felt “cared for.”

“Usually people on websites talk about hearing aids and how they have worked for them,” Dr. Robbins said. “We have that, too.”

But Audiology Experts’ testimonials also talk about the relationship they have with the staff and other people in their social group or family group or work group. “We are connecting them back to their spouse, their friends, their co-workers,” said Dr. Robbins.

When you or someone you care for is asking …

• Why do so many people mumble?

• Why am I so agitated at the end of a work day?

• Why don’t I enjoy going out with friends anymore?

It might be time to have a hearing evaluation.

Dr. Kristin Robbins & Dr. Lisa B. Fell

Board Certified in Audiology

A hearing evaluation is the first step toward finding answers to these questions (and many more). At Audiology Experts we believe education is important to improving communication. If difficulty communicating with your loved ones is having an impact in your life because you have a change in hearing or someone you love has a change in hearing, then it is time to get some answers.

Please call today to schedule an appointment.

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Orthodontics Dr. Jed Hildebrand Hildebrand Orthodontics 2200 Interstate 20 W., Suite 100 (817) 468-4141 hildebrandortho.com

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“Making it less painful for kids and invisible for adults has blossomed our practice once word got out how easy it is now to get the smile you’ve wanted for years.”

– Dr. Jed Hildebrand

oes my child need braces? That’s a question that gets asked practically every day. Ten thousand children’s smiles are straight because of an office in Arlington. Dr. Hildebrand and staff have been straightening teeth for many years and have mastered the technique to give your child a beautiful smile that will last a lifetime.

Dr. Hildebrand has special relationships with dentists all over town where he is digitally connected to them, e-mailing photos of your teeth and digital x-rays to make sure your smile stays healthy throughout your treatment.

Having a digital image of your smile means Dr. Jed communicates which teeth need movements, and partnering with Invisalign for parents means no metal braces and 12 months to a beautiful smile.

NASA flexible orthodontic wire is what Dr. Jed only uses to move your teeth, which means less soreness and a quicker result. Patients love braces, but who wants to be in them longer than they need? That is why Dr. Jed utilizes special wires and techniques to get the beautiful result faster.

Mini braces are the wave of the future, and at Hildebrand Orthodontics you are able to benefit from this technique and new braces system.

Hildebrand Orthodontics is one of the rare offices in the area that knows the importance of building personal relationships with patients.

Dr. Hildebrand sees every patient on every visit.

He believes that having his great staff and practice in one convenient location is the only way an excellent orthodontic result can be achieved with consistency. Convenient available appointment times make everyone happy, and that is why the office is open 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. With a free smile consultation, why wouldn’t you go see him?

“My staff and I love straightening teeth because with special techniques and brackets our patients start smiling with straighter teeth within a month,” Dr. Hildebrand said. “Making it less painful for kids and invisible for adults has blossomed our practice once word got out how easy it is now to get the smile you’ve wanted for years. Our practice is limited to orthodontics exclusively, which means we are the experts in moving teeth and making your teeth straight.”

Dr. Hildebrand treats patients ranging in age from 7 to 70. “Teeth don’t know how old they are,” he said. “We are able to treat complex cases much earlier than ever before with the special training I have received in residency. I have opened the door to treat crowded teeth in older adults who were told they were not candidates for treatment before.”

If you want to have braces done by an orthodontic specialist whose office has been here 30 years and will be here another 30 years to treat your children’s children, then Hildebrand Orthodontics is where you want to invest in for your smile.

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odwin Chiropractic & Wellness Center, Arlington’s go-to place for holistic family health, knows “The Healthcare Secret!” and is focused on helping our community stay healthy and strong!

Godwin Chiropractic provides holistic services such as posture correction, chiropractic adjustments, weight loss and spinal decompression therapy. “Our most valued asset is our health, less than optimal health will affect your ability to earn a living, attend church, participate in hobbies, spend quality time with your family and many other important things,” said founder Dr. Kenyon Godwin.

The practice’s unique approach utilizes cutting-edge technology, gentle techniques, listening skills and knowledge of how the body works. Dr. Godwin has helped people suffering with neck pain, headaches, back pain, weakness, sciatica, scoliosis and fatigue – all without the use of drugs or surgery, which is why chiropractic and wellness is a healthcare secret!

Dr. Godwin is one of the few chiropractors in the area that has been certified to work with pregnant women. Additionally, Dr. Godwin offers spinal decompression and an all-natural homeopathic weight loss solution! Spinal decompression is an FDA-cleared non-surgical method to decrease pain and increase healing associated with herniated/bulging disc. Dr. Godwin’s weight loss methods have allowed people to be successful, losing up to a pound of fat a day! Dr. Godwin’s stance is clear: “In this office Health and Wellness isn’t a trend, it’s a Lifestyle!”

Oncology Dr. Alfred DiStefano Arlington Cancer Center 906 W. Randol Mill Road (817) 261-4906 arlingtoncancercenter.com

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It has been that way since the doors opened in 1982. Arlington Cancer Center Founder Dr. Alfred DiStefano was one of the architects of this unique treatment approach, which was born out of patient frustration in being shuttled from one place to another hunting down answers.

That doesn’t happen at the cancer center, which tends to direct treatment of the patient to align specifically to his/her needs. Dr. DiStefano believes the best treatment coupled with the best clinicians and caregivers are critical factors. The more who chime in on care, to see what really needs to be done, the merrier.

“Basically, we have input from multiple brains,” said Dr. DiStefano.

“This allows us to look at treatment from different ways. It has really worked well for the patient.”

Arlington Cancer Center is well-equipped with more than 150 years of research, teaching and practical experience in treating solid tumors, blood cancers and blood disorders. For the past three decades, the center has offered cutting-edge, individualized care.

The outpatient environment is comprehensive and strives to provide the best diagnosis, treatment, education and support services to adult cancer patients.

Since his days at the famed MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Dr. DiStefano, who received his medical degree from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center and completed his residency at State University of New York at Buffalo, has had one goal: to lessen the stress of treatment so patients can focus on recovery.

When the Arlington Cancer Center first opened it was something of a medical revelation – all cancer services under one roof. The main campus location provides coordination of care through lab, radiation therapy, radiology, chemotherapy infusion and even retail pharmacy services.

Other cancer-specific centers have joined the party, but the center sets itself apart with its dogged individualized care. “We tend to look at the biology and the molecular genetics of the cancer to help us choose treatment,” Dr. DiStefano said. “Frequently, we know what is good for the patient in the first-round setting, particularly if someone comes in with something like lung cancer. Rare lung cancer or anything else uncommon is trickier, and sometimes you’re floating in the dark. That’s when we need to really figure out what best fits that particular patient.”

Like Arlington Memorial Hospital, the center is part of Texas Health Physicians Group, a network of more than 840 physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. That has been a big help, too, said Dr. DiStefano. “Being part of Texas Health Resources really takes the burden off us in terms of administration dollars and cents,” he said. “The fun part for me is coming in to see a patient and practice medicine. I’d rather concentrate on that.”

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aughter is contagious, and so is a smile. Don’t let any dental concerns that you have prevent you from showing your beautiful smile!” Those are words of wisdom coming from the Facebook page of Dr. Amy Schoening and her Pecan Park Dental staff in north Arlington.

Pecan Park Dental is a full-service comprehensive practice that provides dental care to patients of all ages in a beautiful, homelike setting. The staff of eight work together to make patients as comfortable as possible during their visits. “We want everything to be relaxing and to encourage patients to feel at ease,” Dr. Schoening said.

Aside from routine dental care, the office provides a wide range of cutting-edge cosmetic procedures, including veneers, crowns, teeth whitening, Invisalign® and full mouth reconstructions.

Besides being technologically savvy in the dental field, the staff maintains an active presence on social media as well. The connection with their existing patients, as well as potential new patients, is very important to them.

The Pecan Park Dental Facebook page offers regular dental care tips, information on the latest in dental technology, and provides patient reviews and recommendations for anyone searching for a dentist.

Pecan Park Dental is currently welcoming new patients. Feel free to call the office or visit the website to obtain more information.

Podiatry Dr. John R. Landry Dr. Joe T. Southerland Dr. R. David Warren Dr. Linnie V. Rabjohn Dr. Ryan N. Lawrence Arlington/Mansfield Foot & Ankle Centers 400 W. Arbrook Blvd., Suite 201, Arlington 2800 E. Broad St., #312, Mansfield (817) 467-1990 footanklecenters.com

W “Our goal in forming the group was to provide comprehensive care for any foot or ankle complaint. Our group model allows us to refer within our practice to provide the best possible care for a patient’s particular needs. We strive to do what is best for the patient.”

– Dr. John. R. Landry

ith five physicians and two office locations, Arlington/ Mansfield Foot & Ankle Center (AMFAC) puts the focus on its patients. “Our goal in forming the group was to provide comprehensive care for any foot or ankle complaint,” said Dr. John R. Landry, a partner in the group.

The five physicians in this practice are either board-certified or board-qualified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. Together, they cover all sub-specialties in podiatry, from pediatric deformities to reconstructive foot and ankle surgery.

“Our group model allows us to refer within our practice to provide the best possible care for a patient’s particular needs,” Landry said.

“We strive to do what is best for the patient.”

The practice not only treats common foot and ankle conditions that include bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, heel pain, ankle sprains and fractures, pediatric and adult flat foot, and ingrown toenails, but also specializes in conservative and surgical care for complicated foot and ankle conditions.

Additionally, two of the doctors are experts in the treatment of acute and chronic non-healing wounds, utilizing advanced wound care modalities for treatment.

Arlington/Mansfield Foot & Ankle Centers also utilize state-ofthe-art technology for treatment of foot and ankle conditions. The practice has a musculoskeletal laser for tendon and soft tissue injuries, as well as a nail and skin laser for treatments of nail fungus, wounds and scars.

Each location also houses a digital X-ray system for the expedience of care.

They also offer PRP (platelet rich plasma) injections for the treatment of tendons and plantar fasciitis.

Electronic medical records allow easy access to a patient’s chart and medical history from either location.

Arlington/Mansfield Foot & Ankle Center accepts most major insurance plans, and the doctors are on staff at most area hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.

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Dr. Hey has been practicing in Tarrant County for the past 34 years, during which he and his staff have focused on treating – and caring for – patients in the kindest and most competent manner possible.

“We have a basic philosophy,” Dr. Hey said.

“And that’s to give quality urological care with compassion and love that respects Jesus.”

DFW Urology Consultants uses the latest cutting-edge technology, such as the thulium laser for prostate surgery, which ensures a precise, less-invasive procedure that reduces bleeding and expedites healing.

Dr. Hey said his patients are important to every member of the staff. “They can expect a thorough visit and competent recommendations,” he said.

For his outstanding work over the years, Dr. Hey has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Consumer’s Research Counsel of America’s Top Urologist in America (2008, 2007) and a Texas Super Doctor (2006).

Dr. Hey also lectures to 10 different pharmaceutical companies and has taught medical students since 1980.

Oncology Dr. Siobhan Lynch Dr. DeEtte Vasques Dr. A. Seyi Ojo The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders 300 W Arbrook, Suite A (817) 759-7000 thecentertx.com

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Dr. A. Seyi Ojo visits with a patient.

“The cancer journey can be a very challenging one. It is important that my patients know that I will be a strong advocate and a compassionate surgeon offering cutting-edge surgical techniques who walks beside them during breast cancer and in dealing with other breast issues.”

– Dr. A. Seyi Ojo

hysicians at The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders are specially qualified, many with board certifications in multiple medical specialities, to offer world-class cancer treatment at a convenient Arlington location.

Working closely with cancer surgeons, plastic surgeons and other medical professionals, Siobhan Lynch, MD; DeEtte Vasques, DO; and A. Seyi Ojo, MD, offer each patient the opportunity for a cure and the highest quality of life. The concept of healing lives is the practice’s focus in every aspect of cancer care.

The Arlington office, one of nine Centers for Cancer and Blood Disorders in North Texas founded in 1994, provides patients the latest advances in chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, and biological therapy. It also offers the opportunity to take advantage of groundbreaking cancer treatment available only through clinical trials and cancer research.

“The field of oncology is changing faster than any other area of medicine,” said Dr. Lynch. “While standard chemotherapy is still very important in the treatment of cancer patients, we are moving more toward targeted therapies or ‘smart drugs’ that attack the cancer cells and have fewer side effects on the rest of the body. Many of these drugs are available only on clinical trials, and it is an integral part of our mission to have these trials available to our breast cancer and ovarian cancer patients here at The Center.”

Dr. Vasques has noticed change, too. “Surgical treatment of gynecologic cancers continues to evolve with technology, and we are excited to offer those technologies to our patients here at The Center,” she said.

The Center has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for excellence in care management and QOPI®certified by the American Society of Clinical Oncology for quality of care standards.

The Center also formed a partnership with Sarah Cannon Research Institute, a global strategic research organization focusing on advancing therapies and accelerating drug development.

The Arlington location has been open for four years and features unique options such as patient navigators and organized cancer support programs. It also provides patients with relaxation therapy, pain management, massage therapy and nutritional counseling.

The doctors say patients often comment how different it feels at The Center – and how the patients wished they had known about The Center before for family and friends that have gone through cancer treatment.

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ryan W. Bishop, D.D.S., who with his late father Alan and his wife Robin has carried on a dentistry tradition that has spanned more than five decades, offers an array of services – and more.

As for the former, the practice provides dental cleanings, cosmetic dentistry, porcelain veneers and crowns, restorative fillings, teeth whitening and root canals. “We work with the finest oral surgeons to make the best implants available,” Dr. Bishop said. “We provide service for the entire family, from 3 to 93!”

However, the “more” is just as important – to the patient, as well as the practice. “Our practice is special because we take time with each and every patient,” Robin, the dental hygienist, said. “We don’t rush through appointments; we make sure that on every visit you receive the time and quality of dentistry you deserve. Our practice is unique because of the longevity of its staff members; every time you come, there is a familiar face. Anyone who walks in becomes part of our family.”

Dr. Bishop and the staff pride themselves on providing digital radiography, which provides less radiation to the patient.

“Dr. Bishop is an honest and highly skilled professional in his treatment of all patients,” said Leslie Fonner, the practice’s front desk business administrator. “One patient summed it all up by commenting, ‘Dr. Bishop is just good at what he does, plain and simple, just good at what he does.’”

Q&A

Conversation MCA neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Henry Cho discusses a new procedure being used to treat spine issues: Mobi-C

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r. Paul Henry Cho is a neurosurgeon at Medical Center Arlington. This month he discusses how the new Mobi-C disc replacement surgery is changing the way doctors and patients address painful back issues.

ARLINGTON TODAY: Mobi-C disc replacement technology seems to be one of the more significant medical breakthroughs in recent times.

Can you explain what the procedure is?

DR. PAUL HENRY CHO: This is a disc replacement using a special implant that allows the patient’s ability for neck motion and neck movement to remain. This is key to maintaining a patient’s quality of life at the highest level possible.

AT: What are the advantages of Mobi-C disc replacement, particularly compared to the conventional procedures of the past?

PHC: Fusion has been the conventional surgery used for years. It has been the gold standard for 1-2 level disease; however, it is a quick fix with long-term consequences such as adjacent level disease. Total disc replacement has been around for a few years, as well; however it wasn’t until the Mobi-C technology came along that we have something statistically superior to fusion. Mobi-C disc replacement has a significant decrease in adjacent level disease compared to fusion. This is a big deal.

AT: How did your facility (MCA) come to use Mobi-C technology, and what kind of expertise is required to do this sort of procedure?

PHC: When I first got credentialed at MCA, I had already been trained for the procedure. The hospital embraced it quickly, as it was easy to see the benefits for the patients. My experience with Mobi-C was different than most. I got involved with Mobi-C during a research study that began back in 2006, where I reviewed all the data on all the patients. I eventually trained with the Mobi-C designer in 2009 and shortly thereafter knew I wanted this for my patients. This was the longest study done for a total disc replacement. It’s also the only device on the market that is bone-sparing and motion-preserving.

AT: With technology ever changing, there always seems to be a “next generation” procedure on the horizon. What do you see as the next generation form of disc replacement, and how far down the road will it be before we’re interviewing you about this next new procedure?

PHC: I really don’t see a next generation procedure on the horizon right now. This is currently the best there is to offer. All other disc replacements involve cutting and preparing the disc, whereas the Mobi-C is a one-step procedure.

Some technological advances take more time than others. If you think about it, we used to pull a wagon behind horses, after that we had the automobile, and finally we progressed to the airplane. I have a hard time imaging what’s after the airplane.

AT: Is anyone with a significant neck issue a candidate for Mobi-C technology, or is it confined to certain situations?

PHC: Any neck issues that involve disc disease are generally considered appropriate for the Mobi-C. For example, when imaging shows either herniated discs, spondylosis, or a visible loss of disc height compared to adjacent levels, the patient is probably a good candidate for the procedure.

AT: What could a patient expect to experience from his/ her Mobi-C surgical procedure?

PHC: The nice thing is that the pain that originally brought them into the hospital will be immediately resolved. They will spend one to two nights in the hospital, followed by one to six weeks at home before returning to work. This sounds like a lot until you realize that a typical spinal fusion results in six weeks to three months at home.

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AT: What has been the general response from patients after undergoing this kind of disc replacement procedure?

PHC: My patients’ responses have been universally positive. They have all had positive results with the Mobi-C. Those that are over a year out from surgery are still so excited about getting their lives back.

It really is a phenomenal offering for my patients.

Valentine memories

Cupid shoots ... and scores!

Local residents share their favorite Valentine’s Day recollections (lovely rememberances one and all) • By Donna Darovich

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f this is February, love must be in the air. It says so, right there were going, as they had to wait for the list of flights to be announced in every card shop, on half the television commercials, in all the mid-week. And that, Dean said, was part of the excitement. restaurants of note and anywhere you buy flowers, candy, sleep “There was always something, somewhere, that we could find inwear and various other goods associated with good feelings about teresting.” your honey. Indeed, Valentine’s Day is so important it was planted The dates didn’t always fall on Feb.14, but they were close enough dead center in the monthly calendar, just so you would remember – to make the trips exciting, she said. “It gave us a wonderful adventure, as if anyone could forget. time away from work and home duties, and Randy Kildow certainly couldn’t. He time to spend together. We’re both retired recalls a Valentine’s Day when he and his now so we have a lot of opportunities and wife were one of seven couples from The time for travel, but I’ll never forget our very Church on Rush Creek who gathered for special Valentine’s Day travel trips. Flowdinner and a “rose ceremony” (which he ers, candy and dinner out can’t compare to quickly notes was similar to the one on the a travel adventure to someplace unknown.”

TV show, ”The Bachelor,” only in that roses

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LONGTIME Arlington elementary school Each husband was asked to stand and not teacher Lucy Thompson, said her husband, only present his wife a long-stem rose but the late Barton Thompson, an Arlington City also to voice an affirmation of his feelings Councilman and developer, always made Delores and Richard Pell traditionally share for her.

Valentine’s Day special for her – even their the first dance at the Valentine Special.

“They were all so surprisingly heartfelt last one together. and sincere,” said the longtime Arlingtonite “For Barton, Valentine’s was a big deal, and owner of Randy Kildow Investigations. and he would always give me a gift – someTHE TIMELESS CONCERTS series will return

times a piece of jewelry and sometimes canto the Arlington Museum of Art, 201 W. Main St., A FAVORITE memory for Roxanne Thaldy,” Mrs. Thompson said. “But in 2013, his Saturday, Feb. 14, for what is always its most man, president of the Arlington 4th of July illness prevented him from being able to popular show of the year, the Valentine Special.

Association, also involves a rose. shop for either, so he asked our son, Bart, to Romantic music from operas and musicals will “When I was a little girl, my dad would do so that February. He died in May. be featured, as well as Argentinian tangos. Performing will be producer and violinist LeeAnne buy my mom a dozen roses for Valentine’s “He couldn’t break his tradition of makChenoweth, pianist Heejung Kang, cellist Karen Day every year, and would always put one ing it a special day for me,” Mrs. Thompson Maddox Smith, tenor Don O’Neal LeBlanc and of them in a separate vase to give to me. I fondly recalled. soprano Lucy Creech. felt so special to have my very own rose!”

For longtime community volunteer Con After the concert, music will be provided for Getting away from it all – literally – was a nie Ruff, Valentine’s is a three-generation dancing by the Eric Barnes Trio. The concert favorite way to celebrate the day for Linda celebration and tradition. begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $55 per person ($45 Dean and husband Roy. Her 16-year-old granddaughter, Kennedy for seniors 60 and older, $25 for college students and $15 for individuals 18 and younger).

Before they retired from the Army & Snowden, was born Feb. 14, and her birthPrivate tables for two are $120. Tickets may be Air Force Exchange Service, they celebratday is celebrated with the family, including purchased online through the Timeless Concert ed Valentine’s Day by booking what she Kennedy’s great grandmother Galva Merwebsite at timelessconcerts.com. calls “trips to the unknown.” They would rill, who will be 95 this year.

For more information call (817) 303-4189. arrange to take off a Monday and Tues This Valentine’s Day, more great memoday from their jobs and book one of the ries will be in the offing for Arlington-area last-minute, inexpensive flights that American Airlines “dumped” evresidents, young and old. Here’s hoping yours are among the best and ery week. The intrigue set in because they wouldn’t know where they longest-lasting.

A Valentine’s Day Treat

Romantic getaway

The San Antonio River Walk is one of the more romantic places in all of Texas – and the ideal spot to begin a Valentine’s weekend vacation.

Photos: visitsanantonio.com

Say ‘Si´!’ to San Antonio For a Valentine’s Day getaway, few places are more romantic than this Texas treasure

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ith Valentine’s Day beckoning from the middle of this month’s calendar, we offer a guide to romance – in one of the state’s more romantic venues. The staff at visitsanantonio.com says a four-day visit is perfect for scripting a San Antonio love story. And, indeed, there are few

romantic places like the San Antonio River Walk, whether you take in the lively commercial district or the more park-like Museum Reach and Mission Reach segments of the waterway. On the following page are a few ideas the staff offered to help you relax and reconnect on your Valentine’s Day getaway.

Day One

Enjoy a massage-for-two at the Mokora Hotel & Spa, followed by lunch at Ostra. Stroll along the River Walk to the historic Southwest School of Art. Then visit the artisan shops in LaVillita for a unique keepsake. For dinner: a candlelight dinner cruise on the San Antonio River.

Day Two

Take a drive to the scenic Texas Hill Country and visit eclectic shops, museums and gardens in Fredericksburg. After lunch at one of the town’s many German restaurants, visit the area’s wine country. Visitors can do a driving tour themselves, but it’s more relaxing to book a wine tour aboard a van with a knowledgeable tour operator.

Day Three

Explore San Antonio’s missions in the morning, then enjoy a Tex-Mex lunch in Southtown at Rosario’s or El Mirador. Stroll along the charming streets of King William and admire the stately and impressive historic homes built by German citizens in the 1800s. La Cantera’s Francesca’s at Sunset is the impeccable place to enjoy dinner.

Day Four

Stroll the serene paths at the Japanese Tea Garden or visit the San Antonio Botanical Garden to relax in this tranquil 38-acre oasis of natural beauty.

Have lunch at Paloma Blanca on Broadway in the historic Alamo Heights neighborhood, followed by an afternoon horse-drawn carriage ride downtown to dinner at Las Canarias, Biga on the Banks or The Fig Tree.

For more: visitsanantionio.com.

Three spots you’ll definitely want to include on your trip to San Antonio: a tour of a mission (or several), the Japanese Tea Garden and a dinner cruise down the river.

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Or ... you can just stay home Here are seven romantic venues for you and your ‘special person’ – and they’re all in your own backyard 1. What says romance more than a fine meal in a fine restaurant? The food and the atmosphere are particularly fine at Piccolo Mondo.

2. And, at Cacharel, you also get the best view in the city.

3. She wants a spa treatment, fellas. Treat her to Great Skin Spa•Skincare.

4. A romantic stroll in a city park, anyone?

5. An overnight or weekend stay at the Sanford House is as romantic as it gets in these parts.

6. How about an evening under the stars – indoors? The University of Texas Arlington Planetarium delivers on both counts.

7. Shopping at Gracie Lane for that special something for that special someone has “Valentine’s Day” written all over it.

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Local Homes

Home Sweet!

Home

Paul and Donna Moss built and designed their stunning dwelling • By Alexandra Plancarte

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Paul and Donna Moss constructed their dream home a decade and a half ago. It boasts both Paul’s keen building skills and Donna’s eye for interior beauty.

he home of Paul and Donna Moss is “blinged to the max” with crowns, candles and sparkles scattered about the dwelling. When you’re known nationwide as “the queen of bling,” as Donna is on her HGTV program, “Donna Decorates Dallas,” that’s a good thing.

Actually, as you peruse the photos on this and the next few pages, you’ll see it’s a very good thing.

Paul, now a commercial builder, constructed the Moss home a decade and a half ago in the midst of a neighborhood of impressive houses in Dalworthington Gardens – or nirvana, from the Moss’ perspective. “We love this area because it is secluded, private and rural,” Donna said.

Visitors love the area inside the walls – Donna the designer’s domain. The main entrance of the home has an iron staircase with leopard-print carpet, along with a beautiful painted turret on the ceiling. “I always have a lot of animal prints around my house,” Donna said. “I especially love leopard prints.”

CURRENTLY, THE INTERIOR design downstairs is “Gothic tones meet old world,” and Donna’s designer stamp is notably present on architectural details such as iron and arches. There are many faux finishes around the house, including faux blocks on the wall to give the house a castle look.

However, Donna has plans to transform her home soon.

“Instead of old world, the new look will be shabby chic or barn house chic,” Donna said.

The dining room and living room area has an earthy feel mixed with jewel tones. Some of the decorations used in the house come from Donna’s Bedford boutique, That’s Haute.

Photo frames can be seen everywhere around her house, as well. “I have a lot of photographs of my family,” Donna said.

“I am very proud of my family. I have two daughters, a son and two grandkids.” >>>

The entrance to the Moss dining room is flanked by stately columns – and the decor of the room is magazine-page worthy.

Photos: Southern Flair Photography

The master bedroom has the same theme as the living room area along with a courtyard outside the room, which houses Paul and Donna’s granddaughters’ playhouse. The master bedroom will also change to shabby chic when the couple redecorates.

WHILE DOWNSTAIRS is Gothic old world, the upstairs is lighter and “whimsical,” Donna said. One of the guest bedrooms has a blinged-up headboard with an oversized chandelier above the bed. The room has unique cabinetries and shaggy white carpet.

“This room is chic, with a touch of fashion,” Donna said. “I love the pillows in here because they are handmade and have pockets that have real antique letters. Some are love letters; others are ‘Dear John’ letters, but they’re all authentic, antique letters.”

Paul is a commercial real estate developer at TAK ENTERPRISES, INC. He builds medical profession office spaces and retail. Donna, besides being an interior designer and television star, co-owns two boutiques – ‘That’s Haute,’ with her daughter Ashley Moss and ‘That’s Haute Kids,’ with her daughter Tiffany Moss. Donna is beginning to partner with

Practically every inch of the interior of the Moss home has Donna’s designer stamp on it – from the items that accent rooms to the rooms themselves. The living room (left) mixes earth tones with a Donna Moss staple: bling.

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manufacturers to replicate her custom creations that she “blings out.” She travels to Las Vegas to attend meetings with the manufacturers during the Las Vegas Market.

Paul built their two-story, three-bedroom and three-bathroom home in nine months. Donna did the interior designing and decorating for the house. Paul and Donna traveled to various spots around the coutnry to find floor plan they wanted.

“The floor plan is a compilation of California, Las Vegas and North Dallas homes,” Paul said.

Many of the items in the house are items Donna personally hand-crafted, such as the candles topped with crowns, cross candleholders and basically anything in the house that contains bling. Many of the lighting details are also hand-applied by Donna.

The home also has a two-story guesthouse with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Donna uses one of the rooms as a closet now that her daughters have grown up and moved out.

Instead of having draperies for windows in the guesthouse, Donna had an artist make wood paneling to be put on the various spacious openings.

The guesthouse living room was featured on her television program, during which viewers learned that the guesthouse was built for Donna’s family as an apartment place for them to stay.

“My favorite room has to be the living room in the guesthouse because my daughters and I designed this room together,” Donna said. “It is Moroccan themed with unique faux finishes and, of course, lots of sparkle.”

Of course.

The Moss kitchen (left) and the guest bathroom (below) are adorned with various treasures that set each apart as special.

Below, a breathtaking scene: the stairway that leads to the second floor – and a view of the elegant ceiling turret.

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Classic Cars

How special is The Packard Darrin Sports Sedan Model 720? Ask the man who owns the only one: Mike Ames.

A classic among classics Mike Ames’ 1940 Packard Darrin Sports Sedan Model 720 is one of a kind – literally • By Richard Greene

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n the elite world of collecting classic cars there is always a desire to own those that are very rare. If you have one of a few that still exist or one of a few that was ever built, you count yourself among a very limited number of other collectors.

If you have the only one of its kind, you stand alone.

So is the case in this month’s feature of Mike Ames’ 1940 Packard Darrin Sports Sedan Model 720 – the only one ever built.

But the story of the 75-year, remarkable journey of this car from inception to where it is parked today in Mike’s Arlington garage is an even greater singular sensation.

In the late 1930s, automobile designer Howard “Dutch” Darrin had captured the imagination of Hollywood stars with his custom-bodied European-influenced sports and luxury cars. He had also attracted the attention of Packard Motor Car Company’s top brass.

When the prototype Darrin Sport Sedan became a reality as a 1940 model, its projected selling price would have exceeded other Packard models by a factor of almost 3:1. It was simply too expensive to produce the car for the market.

PRODUCTION PLANS were canceled, and the company decided to use it as a concept car and took it on tour as a showroom draw. In the process it wound up on display at the Packard dealership in Dallas.

Mike describes what happened next: “John Phillips of the prominent Phillips 66 family came into the store to drop off his 1939 Packard for service. He saw the Darrin and said he had to have it on the spot.”

Despite being informed that it was a prototype and not for sale, the wealthy Phillips, used to getting his way, informed the sales manager that he was leaving for an African safari and expected to pick up his

Every detail of this classic car, from the hood ornament to the logo, from the engine to the interior, underscores what a magnificent automobile this was – and is.

Lots of work to be done.

Designer-artist Art Fitzpatrick, who finally got to see his masterpiece.

An abomination of a one-of-a-kind classic being used as a taxicab in Mexico.

‘one and only Packard’ upon his return.” And, he did.

In Mike’s research, he learned that Phillips later either sold or traded the car and it somehow ended up in Mexico on a used car lot.

For the next 20 years or so the unique, one-of-a-kind future classic was unceremoniously operated (read that as mistreated) as a horrid red and white taxicab on the streets of Mexico City.

AN INFORMED ESTIMATE is that it accumulated well over 600,000 miles taking passengers from here to there – folks who never realized they were riding in a car that actually belonged in a museum.

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The car was eventually acquired by a collector who tried to have it restored – an on again-off again process that went on for many years until he decided to sell it. A fellow Packard enthusiast learned of its availability and notified Mike, who quickly decided to take on the renovation challenge even though he found it disassembled and in very rough condition.

It was mostly a rusted hull missing all kinds of essential parts but recognizing the opportunity to make something very special happen, he had the pieces loaded into a trailer and shipped it home to Arlington.

Mike’s description of his wife Joy’s reaction reveals just about every-

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The restored Packard Darrin Sports Sedan Model 720 looks just as it did the day it was introduced in 1940.

thing of its condition: “I’d spent all this time talking about this wonderful car, this ‘Holy Grail’ of Packards. When the truck finally got to the house, they opened the doors and that thing rolled out of the back.

“She said it looked like it was dredged up from the Titanic.”

AFTER SWEEPING OUT his garage, Mike went to work putting the car back together after laying out more than 400 parts that were the initial ingredients of restoration. It would be, as Mike explained, “a complete, true, ground-up forensic restoration and would include everything from fabricating one-off trim pieces to building a dashboard.”

His greatest test was trying to determine what it was supposed to look like since there wasn’t another one like this car ever built.

Then something fortuitous happened. Again.

When Dutch Darrin went to work in 1938 designing the car, he had employed the talent of a promising young stylist named Art Fitzpatrick. Mike had previously met Fitzpatrick, now in his 90s, and called him to tell him about the Packard he had just bought.

“That’s when he told me he’d designed it,” Mike recalled, still with a tone of excitement. “It was one of those coincidences that is almost unbelievable.”

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made drawings including illustrations of the original interior.”

Now Mike had the roadmap to returning the masterpiece to its original glory – even the upholstery and seating would have exactly the right number of seams, folds and design.

The exterior color would be as it should be, and the vehicle would look just as it was when John Phillips drove away from the Dallas Packard dealer’s store in 1940.

Perhaps the highlight of the story was when Mike won national recognition for what he had achieved. In 2007 Mike’s Packard won a place at the prestigious, invitation-only Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

“Art Fitzpatrick was there with the Automotive Fine Art Society, and he finally got to see the car complete for the first time in his whole life,” Mike proudly said. “We arranged for a golf cart to pick him up and drive him to the 18th green, where the car was displayed. We got a gold paint marker, and I raised the hood and had him put his famous signature on the cowl.”

MIKE’S CLASSIC CAR collection is very impressive – every car is special. When he shows it off to visitors, the tour begins and ends with the Packard. He likes to recall the prestigious company’s slogan back in the day: “Ask the man who owns one.”

In Mike’s case, it would be modified just a bit to: “Ask the man who owns the only one!”

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Kort Peters and Lisann Peters were honored for donating $25,000 to underwrite the Reading Oasis at Webb Elementary.

Kayden McArthur, Jenna Smith, Natalie Panella and Mike McArthur pose with new friends from Costa Rica.

Tim McKinney, Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, Bowie Hogg, Lisann Peters, Kort Peters and Webb Elementary Principal Raquel Leiker These students from Trinity United Methodist Church recently went on a mission trip to San Jose, Costa Rica.

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Snapshots from the ceremony to honor Lisann and Kort Peters for their donation to create a Reading Oasis at Webb Elementary and Trinity United Methodist Church’s recent mission trip to San Jose, Costa Rica.

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Kort Peters and Lisann Peters join children at Webb Elementary enjoying the fruits of their contribution.

Beth Owens and Grant Owens, with children they met on the trip

Hometown heroes

Right: Allies in Youth Development founder Chris Burgin with an Eastern European orphan.

Below: Dr. Tatiana Baeva, director of international operations, shares a moment with a student.

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A world of heart for a world of hurt How the Mansfield-based Allies in Youth Development gives hope to orphans miles away • By Sarah Martinez

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or most modern-day Americans, orphanages are institutions that exist only in legend. They’re something you encounter in old books and Broadway musicals. But elsewhere in the world – particularly in Eastern Europe – orphanages are still very much a part of the landscape. Within their walls, children are sheltered and provided basic care until they become teenagers. Once they come of age they are sent out into the world ill-equipped and under-educated.

“The children have no skills or training after they graduate from the orphanage, and many of them essentially fall off the face of the earth,” said Mikaela Matthews, director of media, events and child sponsorship program for the nonprofit Allies in Youth Development. “They

have no support or help in life, which often results in them finding their income or relief in crime, drugs, alcohol or prostitution. Some of them even commit suicide.”

MATTHEWS AND THE TEAM at Allies in Youth Development are working tirelessly to help Eastern European orphans avoid this fate.

This innovative organization, based in Mansfield, was founded by Chris Burgin and Dr. Tatiana Baeva.

Dr. Baeva, a Russian citizen who grew up in Soviet Russia, was already aware of the difficulties orphans faced in this part of the world.

She and Burgin were spurred to action in 2011 after they stayed in a

hotel on the coast of the Azov Sea. The proprietor, a Russian priest, had adopted 70 children to save them from the streets. If a single individual could take such heroic action to assist these orphans, surely they could also do something to help!

The nonprofit organization they started initially had a humble goal: Foster connections between Eastern European university students and nearby orphans. “Their plan was simple,” Matthews said. “They would sponsor birthday parties for the children. This would allow university students access into the orphanages to put on these birthday parties and enable the students to establish relationships with the children. “ THESE CONNECTIONS, Matthews continued, would encourage discussions about options orphans have once they are out in the wide world. Organization founder Chris Burgin summed it up this way: “We wanted to begin this program to capture the heart and the mind of the orphan before they graduated and get them thinking about university.”

The relationships have had great results, Matthews said, with 33 children from the Voronezh region and five children from South Ossetia going to university who were originally not planning on attending.

The nature and scope of Allies in Youth Development has expanded significantly since 2011. They have made it easy for folks in the States to support orphans in Eastern Europe, allowing the Allies to extend

their reach and impact the lives of more at-risk youth. Matthews said there are several ways local citizens can get involved. The first and easiest way is to donate goods for orphans. Allies in Youth Development gladly accepts gently used clothing and toys.

“Or, people can pick up a pack of toothbrushes or socks from the dollar store for the children,” Matthews said. “Even simple items such as these can greatly benefit the children.”

EVERY YEAR THE ALLIES also visit Russia and Moldova, which are among the poorest countries in Eastern Europe. These trips allow people to visit the orphans and pass out the gifts.

“Our travelers say that this is one of the most rewarding times of the trips,” Matthews said. “Getting to see the children light up with joy at a gift.”

Another way to be involved is to donate money. Contributions go toward purchasing gifts and transportation for the university students to get to the orphanage. Donors can also sponsor an orphan for $50 a month. This money supports the children’s education, hygiene items, clothing and more. Sponsors can also communicate with their child through letters and even send Christmas and birthday presents to their child.

To learn more, visit alliesinyouthdevlopment.org.

Left: A university student leader finds a new friend. Above: Tonya, a university student volunteer, spends time with two of the orphans she mentors.

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An education at Pantego Christian Academy entails more than just the classroom – it’s about learning life lessons

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s the faculty and staff at Pantego Christian Academy (PCA) go about educating the some 850 students in grades pre-K though 12, they realize their calling is different. Consequently, so is a PCA education.

“There are so many things that make PCA special,” said Dr. Diane Bunker, interim head of the school. “I would have to say it is our atmosphere of true community, the rigor of our academics taught with a biblical worldview, the relationships developed among our teachers, students and families, and the

culture that has been developed that empowers our students to nurture their gifts and talents.”

Dr. Bunker said the Pantego team – which includes teachers, administration, parents and students – has a unique opportunity: “To watch our students grow in their faith and mature into men and women God has called them to be. We are not just trying to get our students graduated … We are seriously committed to developing the whole child and giving them the best opportunities to succeed in life.”

Academically, that means a strong liberal arts program infused with technology, project-based learning and problem-based learning.

“These research-based methodologies help our

students develop the 21st century skills of critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration and communication, creativity, and self-directed learning that are critical to their success in college and career,” Dr. Bunker said.

Elsewhere, students grow through extra-curricular activities that “give back.” The annual PCA Gives Back Day in the fall is a school-wide event (including parents) that benefits the Arlington community and the DFW metroplex. PCA also donates and packs food for shelters, gives to food banks, and cleans up area parks and lawns/gardens for residents that need a helping hand. Through its Christmas Shoebox chapel students are encouraged to bring gifts for children around the world. And the school teams with Mission Arlington all year long.

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BGCA honors Arlington Today magazine for its contributions to community THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS of Arlington (BGCA) honored Arlington Today magazine for outstanding community service during the annual BGCA board meeting at Cacharel Restaurant last month.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington President Steve Wurm and BGCA Board Chairman Mark Caffey made the presentation to Arlington Today Publisher Judy Rupay and to the magazine’s CEO, Richard Greene.

“When we set out to publish a magazine for Arlington a little over a year and a half ago, one of our goals was to connect with the community in a special way,” Rupay said. “This award means so much to us, not only because it comes from a great organization like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington, but because it underscores how our magazine has rapidly become part of this wonderful city and this great region.”

Arlington Today debuted with its September-October issue in 2013. After publishing every other month for the first three issues, the magazine went monthly in March 2014.

In addition to their publishing duties, Rupay, a former Arlington city council member, and Greene, the former mayor, have represented the publication in both the July 4th and Holiday Lights parades, as well as at various civic and social functions during the past year and a half.

The 55th anniversary of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington was the focus of a story in the November issue of Arlington Today, and the publication has linked with the BGCA over the past 18 months to help promote its various activities in and around the city.

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Business Beat

Ogle School Longtime Arlington cosmetology/esthetics education leader acquired by NCK Capital

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gle School, an industry leader in cosmetology and esthetics education with an Arlington campus at 2200 W. Park Row Drive, was recently acquired

by Dallas-based NCK Capital, a private equity firm specializing in John Blair management buyouts, divestitures and recapitalizations of family-owned businesses.

Ogle School was founded in Arlington in 1973. Company President and CEO John Blair said the school has transformed thousands of committed students into successful graduates. In fact, Ogle School has an 85 percent job-placement rate after graduation.

“We’re focused on helping Ogle students pursue the career path they want for themselves, which encompasses a broad range of roles, including stylists, estheticians, managers or owners at brick-and-mortar

salons and spas; educators or sales representatives for manufacturers; independent contractors on photo shoots; and platform artists,” Blair said. “We are seeing a trend of more and more students working as independent contractors in a salon suite – they will rent out a booth in a salon suite and become their own individual business owner, with the larger salon suite business.”

One notable Ogle graduate is Hanh Tran, who started The Art of Hair Salon & Day Spa in Arlington in 2004. “She’s also a Great Lengths educator,” Blair said. “And the salon offers SHE Adhesive Hair Extensions, as well as hair restoration and Brazilian Keratin alternatives.”

Blair said Tran’s success story represents what the school aspires to accomplish. “Our mission is preparing committed students for rewarding careers in the beauty industry through salon-modeled, student-centered training and development of the highest caliber.” he said. “We’re highly outcome focused, and boast superior graduation rates and job placement outcomes.”

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Fire it up – You’ll be the envy of all the neighbors when you’re warming up beside your very own fire pit. Just be sure to check your local laws regarding open burning before you start cooking up those tasty s’mores.

Curb appeal – Nothing says “welcome” like a spruced-up front yard

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Easy upgrades include adding walkway lighting, painting your doors or fences, installing a porch swing and planting a container garden.

Do-it-yourself storage – If you spend a lot of time in the yard, you know how many tools you need to keep it looking tidy. But where to keep all those rakes, shovels, boots and gloves? How about in your very own garden shed? And it only (supposedly) takes eight hours to build!

Add a little artistic flair – Tired of staring at that blank wall? This weekend, gather up all of your favorite photos and art that have been hiding in the closet and create the perfect gallery wall in your living room, bedroom or hallway.

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The Arlington running scene has some invigorating – and intriguing options.

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Richard Greene Linear Park – In terms of interesting jogging/biking/ in-line skating, the Richard Greene Linear Park offers not only spec-

River Legacy Parks – River Legacy Parks is an urban greenbelt oasis of more than 1,000 acres.

This granddaddy of Arington Parks features a bike trail, as well as extensive jogging trails.

You’ve got not only a steady view of the Trinity River during your run, but also you’re on the migratory path of lots of birds, including whooping cranes.

A run here can be wild – sightings of bobcats, coyotes and foxes are common. From River Legacy you can also connect to the Bob Findley Linear Park and from there to the Village Creek Historical Park, which itself has a mile of jogging paths.

Village Creek Historical Park – Speaking of Village Creek Historical

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CATIE PARISH concluded her reign as Miss Texas Angus 2014 during last month’s Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, capping a whirlwind year that took her all around the state as the state’s queen of the American Angus Auxiliary.

Parish attended stock and Angus shows in Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, San Angelo, Belton, Abilene, Amarillo and Lubbock during 2014. The Texas Tech student and Arlington Martin graduate won the 2014 title after first trying a couple of years earlier and said the experience has been invaluable.

“Being Miss Texas Angus has been one of the most eye-opening and humbling experiences of my life,” she said. “I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to represent the Texas Angus and Texas Junior Angus Associations.”

Parish earned the crown based on her experience at her family’s ranch, which had 12 registered bulls and 300 commercial cattle when she entered the 2014 contest. She said she didn’t get into ranching at a young age, but played catchup quickly.

“One of the greatest things about owning and showing is that there’s always something to learn,” she said.

Speaking of learning, Parish is working on a junior interdisciplinary agricultural teaching certificate at Tech. She plans to graduate in May 2016.

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Past Chair Mark Caffey, President Steve Wurm and new Chair John Landry at the BGCA board meeting

John Landry and Steve Wurm at the BGCA meeting

Arlington AISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos and University of North Texas President Neal Smatresk toss UNT shirts to the crowd.

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AISD administrators and students celebrate the announcement of Eagle Advantage as the UNT band plays the school’s alma mater.

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Arlington Golf creates a Frequent Players Club to reward local golfers for using city courses this spring and summer

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rlington Golf has introduced a 2015 Frequent Players Club to reward local golfers for their loyalty to city courses. Frequent Players Club membership cards are available for purchase at any of four local course pro shops for $59. Membership perks include: • Twenty percent off green fees and cart rentals any time Monday through Thursday and after 11 a.m. on Friday through Sunday.

• One-hour advanced notice on SMS texts for golf discounts.

• Ten percent off non-sale merchandise.

• Ten percent off food and non-alcoholic beverages.

• One complimentary round with a cart when a member joins or

renews at either Ditto, Lake Arlington or Meadowbrook (valid any time) or at Tierra Verde Golf Club (valid Monday-Thursday any time or after 1 p.m. Friday through Sunday).

• Twilight advantage – receive the twilight rate one hour prior to normal twilight start time.

• Eight-day advance reservation privilege.

Prices of membership are subject to change without notice. Cards are not valid with any other offers, replay fees, tournaments, leagues or on holidays. This offer is good through Dec. 31, 2015.

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And a tip from the pro: the coin drill DURING THE WINTER MONTHS the weather does not always cooperate with our golfing needs. Here are three drills that are easy to do at home, and all you need is your putter and the loose change that is on your dresser. These drills will keep you sharp during the off season.

inclined to swing in a smoother, more controlled and more level fashion.

Once you get good at practice strokes using this technique, try hitting a few actual putts, as well. In addition, this will help you smooth the transition your putter makes from backswing to forwardswing.

No. 1 – Slide the coin

No. 3 – See the coin

Most miss-hit putts are missed because the putter is lifted up too soon, and the putter head strikes the ball on the top half of the ball. To stop this once and for all, take a coin (nickels work best) and practice sliding it across the carpet or even on a hard floor. By doing this, you’re forcing yourself to keep the putter head level with the golf ball, but at the same time you’re just missing the ground as you make your stroke. Give it a try, and I’ll bet you miss the coin on your first and maybe your second try. But in no time you’ll be draining more short and long putts.

No. 2 – Hold the coin

This time, place a coin (a dime works best for this drill) on the flange of your putter. Then, go ahead and rehearse a series of putting strokes without dropping the coin. Because it’s there, you’re going to be much more

The last great drill using a coin is to practice a few putts with the ball positioned directly on top of a coin (again, a dime is good here, but so is a small ball marker). Why, you ask? The goal here is to keep the head and eyes fixed over one spot. By doing that, you’re more likely to swing the putter in the intended direction. If your head moves, it’s likely your path will too. So stick with this drill and hit a few five-foot putts with the ball on top of your coin, and make sure you see the coin after you make contact with the ball. Keep that head steady and see the coin, and I know you’ll soon see better results and make more putts!

Practice these three simple drills, and you will be a much better putter this season.

Chris Ferguson is head golf professional at Shady Valley Country Club.

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Sights/Sounds Your resource for entertainment options in and around the city

The lady still sings the blues (and more)

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THEATER: “Boeing-Boeing” When: Feb. 1 Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.) Show time: 2 p.m.

Notes: This is Theatre Arlington’s final performance of the popular 1960s farce, which features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American fiancées, each a beautiful airline flight attendant with frequent “layovers.” He keeps “one up, one down and one pending” until schedule changes bring all three to Bernard’s apartment at the same time.

For more: theatrearlington.org MUSIC: Paul Demer When: Feb. 6, 27 Where: Piranha Killer Sushi (859 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd.)

Show time: 6 p.m.

Notes: Demer blends melodic indie rock with the sensitive songwriting of the late ‘60s and ‘70s to craft a thoughtful collection of songs, reminding listeners of both Death Cab For Cutie and James Taylor. Demer has played more than 200 concerts, and his new concept album, “Canvas of Sky,” has become a hit with both fans and critics.

For more: pauldemer.com MUSIC: Rebecca Loebe When: Feb. 14 Where: Open Door Coffee House (Trinity United Methodist Church, 1200 W. Green Oaks Blvd. ) Show time: 7 p.m.

LEGENDARY PERFORMER Diana Ross will bring her “In the Name of Love” tour to Grand Prairie’s Verizon Theatre on Feb. 26. Show time is 8 p.m.

Ross has been producing music since her days as the frontperson of the Supremes in the 1960s. Her repertoire has covered popular music, as well as the works of such diverse and legendary writers as Sam Cooke, Jules Stein and Rogers and Hart, and when she made her film acting debut in 1972 portraying the late Billie Holiday in the film that won her an Academy Award nomination, “Lady Sings The Blues,” she also showed her extraordinary gift for jazz performance.

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Notes: Rebecca Loebe is a young singer-songwriter from Austin who is known for her distinct voice, well-crafted songs and ability to bring an audience to her journeys.

For more: opendoorcoffeehouse.org MUSIC: Arlington Symphony presents Paul Silverthorne on viola When: Feb. 19 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show time: 7:30 p.m.

Notes: Paul Silverthorne is one of the UK’s foremost viola players. He holds the principal positions in both the London Symphony Orchestra and the London Sinfonietta and appears regularly as a soloist with these and other major orchestras around the world.

For more: (817) 385-0484 MUSIC: Wynonna & Friends (Stories & Song) When: Feb. 20 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show time: 7:30 p.m.

Notes: Five-time Grammy Award winner and New York Times bestselling author, Wynonna Judd has spent a career turning out country hits – and last year she competed on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.”

For more: arlingtonmusichall.com THEATER: CATS presents Tomie dePaola’s “Strega Nona” When: Feb. 20-March 1

Where: Creative Arts Theatre and School (602 E. South St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Friday; 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturday; 2:30 p.m. on Sunday Notes: “Be careful what you wish for,” is the lesson in this entertaining musical adaptation of Tomie dePaola’s picture book about Strega Nona, or “Grandma Witch.”

From the opening song, this delightful musical wonderfully captures the spirit of the small Italian town where Strega Nona works to cure the townspeople’s ailments.

For more: creativearts.org THEATER: Disney’s “The Little Mermaid JR.” When: Feb. 20-March 8 Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday Notes: Journey “under the sea” with Ariel and her aquatic friends in this youth musical. In a magical underwater kingdom, the young mermaid longs to leave her ocean home and her fins behind and live in the world above.

For more: theatrearlington.org THEATER: Maverick Theatre Company’s “Into the Woods” When: Feb. 25-March 1 Where: University of Texas Arlington Mainstage Theatre in the Fine Arts Building (502 S. Cooper St.) Show times: 8 p.m. on Wednesday-Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday Notes: This award-winning musical follows a baker and his wife who wishes to have a child, Cinderella who wishes to attend the King’s Festival, and Jack who wishes his cow would give milk. When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch’s curse, the two set off on a journey to break the spell.

For more: (817) 272-2669 THEATER: Mainstage Classic Theatre’s “You Can’t Take It with You” When: Feb. 27-28 Where: St. John Lutheran Church (1218 Debbie Lane, Mansfield) Show times: 7 p.m. on Friday; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Sunday Notes: This popular comedy is set in New York City in 1937 and slyly asks questions about class and makes the audience ponder the value of the pursuit of wealth versus the pursuit of happiness.

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he Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department offers area residents a plethora of fitness and fellowship opportunities. This month, Andrew Binz, recreation superintendent for Mansfield, talks about how the department benefits the city and region.

ARLINGTON TODAY: Can you describe the department’s mission?

ANDREW BINZ: The Mission of the Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department is “To provide a wide range of social, educational, wellness and athletic activities for all ages to enhance the quality of life for participants and meet the needs of the community while providing a consistently high level of customer service.”

AT: Let’s say my family and I just moved to town. What should we do to explore how the department could serve our needs?

AB: For a new family moving into Mansfield, the best way to learn about the programs and facilities the Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department has to offer is by looking through our quarterly Recreation Guide. This guide is updated with all the new programs and services for all ages our department offers. It also includes information about all 15 parks in Mansfield along with facility rental and special event information. They can also find information on the city website (mansfieldtexas.gov), the city’s social media pages (CityMansfieldTx on Facebook and Twitter) and on the city’s online news website (mansfieldcitizenonline.com).

AT: How many recreation centers do you have, and what are some of the specific services they provide?

AB: The Mansfield Activities Center (MAC) is located at 106 S. Wisteria St. The hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The MAC is also open on Saturdays from 4-9 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. for private rentals such as birthday parties, baby showers, and team practices in the gym.

Throughout the week, the MAC offers a variety of programs for all ages, including athletic/fitness, dance/music, arts and crafts, nature education and special events. The staff at the MAC can also help you reserve a park pavilion or team practice at one of our many athletic fields.

The MAC is also home to the Mansfield Senior Lifestyles program every Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those residents

age 55 and older can enjoy a variety of arts and craft classes, dance and music programs, scheduled trips and tours, card playing and daily fellowship. Tarrant County Senior Services also offers an affordable lunch Monday through Friday. The MAC provides transportation to and from the Senior Lifestyles Program for Mansfield residents that are age 55 and older.

AT: How about parks? How many are there in Mansfield, and what are some of the unique features at each?

AB: There are 15 parks in Mansfield, including the Walnut Creek Linear Park, a 12-foot-wide concrete trail that extends from Town Park (500 N. Main St.) to James McKnight Park East (757 U.S. Hwy 287) along Walnut Creek. The trail is 1.9 miles long and connects five parks, three neighborhoods and two schools.

The Walnut Creek Linear Park is ideal for runners, walkers and bikers.

Our newest park is Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park (1650 Matlock Road). Opened in January 2014, this park is home to a variety of ecoregions, diverse plant and animal life, wildflowers and much more. Oliver Nature Park also offers a unique opportunity for nature programs and tours in which students and adults may participate. To learn more about the history, programs for all ages and field trips, please visit olivernaturepark.com.

The city of Mansfield is also home to three public/private partnerships. Mansfield National Golf Club, opened in November 2000, is an 18-hole course designed by John Colligan. This rolling course plays at 6,850 from the back tees and 5,263 from the front tees. A 4,000 square-foot clubhouse includes a snack bar with seating for up to 80 people, as well as a fully stocked golf pro shop. Big League Dreams, opened in March 2008, provides Major League Baseball replica fields for youth and adult baseball and softball. It also has an indoor pavilion that is available not only for soccer, but for meetings, banquets and special events. Hawaiian Falls, opened in May 2008, is located next to Big League Dreams and features a lazy river, a wave pool, water slides, a spray pad area for toddlers and cabanas for rent.

Andrew Binz has been a part of the Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department since January 2001. He was hired as a Recreation Coordinator just before the MAC opened in May 2001 and purchased equipment, implemented a new program registration software system and hired all the instructors for the opening of the MAC. As Mansfield Activities Center Supervisor, he was responsible for the hiring and training of staff, as well as the daily operations of the center. Now as Recreation Superintendent he oversees several areas within the department including the MAC, athletic associations, special events and nature education programs.

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A Valentine for the city I love Why my hometown is special – and has been for a long time • By John Rhadigan

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It is easy to forget all of the special moments that we have experienced in our hometown. But as this assignment for Arlington Today has taught me, it is easy to remember them, too. I feel blessed because the place that sounded like Camelot in the mid 1970s has become that for me and my family.

y earliest memory of Arlington, Texas, is as a sixth grade student. Living in Michigan at the time, our family had never been to Texas. But my dad, who worked for General Motors, took on some new responsibilities, which included traveling to the “Arlington Plant.” That is what they called it in Michigan, just the Arlington Plant.

My dad would return from those trips telling tales of a land I could not imagine. He said, “Just around the corner from the plant is an amusement park, and next door to it is the home of the Texas Rangers.” How could all of that joy exist in one area? Cars, baseball and roller coasters – that is a 12-year-old’s dream come true.

I did not get to visit Camelot – I mean Arlington – until I was an adult. NBC5 flew me down to interview for a job, and during the visit I stayed in a hotel at the corner of 360 and I-30. I opened the window to my room, and there it was: the place I had dreamed about for a dozen years. It was even better than I had pictured it.

That was 25 years ago this month. For the past quarter century the center of the Metroplex has been the center of my life.

Arlington is even better now than it was in 1990 – since then we have added Globe Life Park and AT&T Stadium to the entertainment district. This seems like a good time to share some of my fondest memories of Arlington. Not just sports memories, but life memories.

THE FIRST TIME I ATE at Chili’s was in Arlington. It was the one near the-then Arlington Stadium at Collins and Copeland. I remember the joy of no-charge refills – every time I drained my Diet Coke, they refilled it without even asking. In Michigan, at the time, you had to ask for a refill because you were going to pay for it.

The first Krispy Kreme donut I ever consumed was purchased in Arlington. It was the most delicious donut I had ever eaten. I asked one of our neighbors who was from the Southeast and familiar with the brand why it tasted so good? She said, “I am afraid to tell you.” I

said, “Afraid? Why?” She said, “Because they are made with lard.” To which I replied, “well, apparently I like lard.”

I remember taking my kids to see Santa at the Parks Mall. He looked great in the costume with a real white beard. We have some classic pictures of the kids with this man. One night I was waiting outside of an employee entrance at the mall while one of kids slept in a car seat, and out walked a man with a white beard all dressed in leather. How different Santa looked as he jumped on his Harley and drove home.

The first charity auction I attended was at UTA. We were raising money for the kids’ school, Holy Rosary, and I was auctioned off.

The winning bidder got to spend a day with me at a Rangers game. I could not believe anyone would really pay for that. Now charity auctions are one of my favorite things.

AND, OF COURSE, there are sports. Like the time my daughter asked me, “Daddy how come I never make any baskets?” I said, “Well, honey, you have never taken a shot.” The next game she took a shot and made a basket and smiled from one end of the YMCA court to the other.

It is easy to forget all of the special moments that we have experienced in our hometown.

But as this assignment for Arlington Today has taught me, it is easy to remember them, too. I feel blessed because the place that sounded like Camelot in the mid 1970s has become that for me and my family.

Thank you Arlington!

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Feb. 1-15 What: Bruce Wood: A Retrospective Where: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main St.) When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. on Sunday.

In a nutshell: Fort Worth’s Bruce Wood has been a driving force in the North Texas cultural community for decades. His latest venture, Bruce Wood Dance Project, sought to bring innovative, unconventional productions to North Texas audiences. This exhibit will explore Wood’s contributions to the world of dance, the cultural arts and the communities he grew up in.

For more: arlingtonmuseum.org Feb. 1, 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-28 What: Shows at the University of Texas Arlington Planetarium Where: UTA Planetarium (700 Planetarium Place) When: 1:30 and 3 p.m. on Sundays; 6 p.m. on Fridays; 5:30 and 7 p.m. on Saturdays In a nutshell: The acclaimed venue will present five programs this month: Dynamic Earth, Spacepark 360: Infinity, Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon, Pink Floyd The Wall and Pink Floyd Wish You Were Here. Check website below for shows and times.

For more: uta.edu/planetarium Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23 What: Renew, Relax, Revive Seminar Where: University of Texas Arlington Ransom Hall, Room 308 (602 W. Second St.)

DENTAL HEALTH ARLINGTON will present “Love That Smile,” an evening of dinner and dancing, from 7-11 p.m. on Feb. 27 at Cacharel Restaurant.

Proceeds from the event will go to the non-profit organization, which was initiated in 1993 to provide low-cost dental care to families in need in the Arlington area.

In addition to providing dental care to disadvantaged residents, Dental Health Arlington’s schoolbased program teaches children how to care for their teeth, and provides screenings, flouride treatments, sealants and free tooth brushes.

For more: dentalhealtharlington.org.

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In a nutshell: This seminar, sponsored by the UTA Counseling and Psychological Services, will help you learn and practice mindfulness techniques to help deal with stress effectively.

For more: (817) 272-3671 Feb. 14 What: Monster Energy AMA Supercross Where: AT&T Stadium When: 6:30 p.m.

In a nutshell: Experience dozens of motorcycle races in one of the largest venues in North America. The best riders from across the globe – including two-time champion James Stewart, three-time champion Chad Reed and twotime defending champion Ryan Dungey – seek to outrace each other on challenging courses.

For more: attstadium.com Feb. 18-March 29 What: Youth Art Month Where: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main St.) When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. on Sunday.

In a nutshell: Each spring the AMA works collaboratively with the Arlington Independent School District to give students the opportunity to display their pieces done in a wide variety of mediums to the general public. Six weeks are dedicated to this exhibition, which is held in conjunction with National Youth Art Month.

For more: arlingtonmuseum.org

Feb. 19, 21, 28 What: University of Texas Arlington basketball Where: College Park Center (600 S. Center St.) When: 5 p.m. for women’s games; 7:15 p.m. for men’s games.

In a nutshell: The University of Texas Arlington will play host to three teams in NCAA basketball action this month as the Mavericks men’s and women’s teams compete for titles in the Sun Belt Conference: Appalachian State (Feb. 19), Louisiana-Lafayette (Feb. 21) and Arkansas-Little Rock (Feb. 28).

For more: utamavs.com Feb. 21 What: Monster Jam Where: AT&T Stadium When: 7 p.m.

In a nutshell: Monster Jam is an incredible family-friendly experience starring the biggest performers on four wheels, Monster Jam monster trucks. These 12-feettall, 10,000-pound machines will race and rip up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over – or smash through.

For more: attstadium.com Feb. 21 What: 2015 Family Expo Where: Tarrant County College Southeast Campus (2100 Southeast Parkway) When: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

In a nutshell: “Promoting Strong and Healthy Families” is the theme of this expo, now in its 19th year. The free event provides valuable resources to families. It is sponsored by the Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and the Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education, in partnership with Tarrant County College.

For more: (646) 269-1648 Feb. 28 What: Mansfield Cares Annual Charity Ball Where: Walnut Creek Country Club (1151 Country Club Drive, Mansfield) When: 7 p.m.-midnight In a nutshell: The major fundraising event for Mansfield Cares will feature a “club chic” theme, which means plenty of opportunities to dance and visit with friends while helping support neighbors in need.

For more: mansfieldcares.org Do you have an event our readers need to put on their Itinerary? E-mail editor Yale Youngblood at yale@arlingtontoday.com.

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An effect/cause situation Arlington’s history was forever transformed by an unreturned phone calll • By Richard Greene Editor’s note: This month’s Finish Line is one in an occasional series that Mayor Greene calls “How our community was shaped by 10 things that didn’t happen.” Today’s commentary is about the first of those 10 things.

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t was that same moment in time that gave us a “boy mayor” named Tommy Vandergriff. Vandergriff once described the occasion to me when we were talking about how he first became interested in pursuing a political career.

“Actually,” he explained, “I never really intended to be a politician when I entered that first mayoral race.”

The year was 1950, and Tom was the 24-year-old president of the fledgling chamber of commerce in a town with fewer than 7,700 residents. He and his father, who owned a General Motors dealership, had learned that the big car company was looking around north Texas for a possible location to build a new automobile assembly plant.

The company’s expansion plans were part of the economic boom that had developed following World War II. Returning soldiers, sailors and airmen were forming families, buying houses and lots of cars.

WHERE BETTER than Arlington, the Vandergriffs reasoned, should GM locate such a facility?

So, the young chamber president looked up the phone number of GM’s board chairman and gave him a call to pitch the advantages of an Arlington location.

The man Tom wanted to talk to was the CEO of the largest corporation on earth. He rightfully took his place among the leading industrialists in the world.

It is a matter of my own speculation, but it is doubtful that the country’s leading capitalist was ever told of the call. He likely had many things on his mind in those days. Things like developing new concepts and designs on fulfilling the growing love affair between Americans and their automobiles.

He probably simply didn’t have the time to be bothered by somebody from some place he had never heard of.

The next thing that happened set into motion a series of events that continues to resonate through our community to this very day. “I figured that I simply must not be important enough to get my phone call returned,” Tom went on to explain to me. “Maybe if I was the mayor of our town, the chairman would talk to me. It was, at least, worth a try.”

Whether it was youthful exuberance born of a logical, practical solution to the challenge of getting in touch with the GM brass, or something else, it was the course he chose to pursue.

Arlington’s mayor at the time, B. C. Barnes, was well-liked as evidenced by his 14 years in office. There was really not much reason for replacing him with an upstart youngster who was fantasizing about a future for the town that seemed quite unlikely to most.

Moreover, Fort Worth’s patriarch, Amon Carter, already legendary in his tireless pursuit of making his town a national symbol of economic and cultural success, had the inside track on landing the GM plant. What chance, some would ask, would the Arlington youngster have up against such a powerhouse figure in the big city to the west?

BUT A MAJORITY of the voters on that fateful April day in 1951 chose young Tommy as their new mayor. The strategy worked. With the now more impressive title, Vandergriff got his phone call returned.

In a mere four months after election day, giant headlines spread across the top of the front page of The Arlington Journal: “General Motors Buys East Arlington Site.”

Just a little more than two years later, the same newspaper displayed a big front-page picture of the young mayor inside the new plant shaking hands with a proud Pontiac dealer who had come to town to pick up the first car built in Arlington.

As everybody now knows, the boy mayor had quickly come to love the role as the city’s top elected official and a remarkable, yet unintentional, lifetime career as the consummate public servant had been launched.

The GM plant’s role in putting Arlington into the limelight would continue to evolve and help shape the future. Building great cars and trucks became a local bragging right.

But not returning that phone call and thereby giving us the boy mayor was the best outcome of all.

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