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Contents February 2016 • Volume 3, Issue 2

Highlights

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28 Conversation

Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson discusses how his department serves the city.

30 A CRASH course in kindness

Local students have created an organization to point homeless teens toward resources to help them graduate.

52 A true care provider

How Janice Osborne brings smiles – and hope – to her “extended family” at Cook Children’s Medical Center.

52 On the Cover

Starting Line ... 14 This ‘n Data ... 16 Around Town ... 26 Scene ... 25, 71, 77 Style ... 74 Good Eats Dining Guide ... 78 Tennis Tip ... 80 Health & Fitness ... 82 Sights/Sounds ... 84 Speaking of Sports ... 86 Itinerary ... 88 Finish Line ... 90

This month, Mansfield Cares will host its annual fundraiser, proceeds from which will go to help local residents and agencies in need.

58 Home Sweet! Home

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Join us on a colorful tour of the home of Rich and Vanessa Lowe.

62 Your Texas Ranger

Steve Buechele has been a part of the local sports landscape for most of three decades.

66 A marque icon

Bill and Lynne Downs’ 1937 Rolls-Royce is a rare and valuable testament to automobile making at its finest.

72 To Arlington, with love

Here are some Valentine’s Day attractions you’ll want to explore.

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While recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumor, Arno Knapen found solace – and a new hobby – among the natural wonders at River Legacy Parks.

56 Black & White! charity ball

In our annual medical section, which starts on page 32, we introduce you to local health care professionals you need to know.

Departments

54 Natural therapy

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Starting Line

EXECUTIVE BOARD Executive Publisher Judy M. Rupay

‘Yes, dear’

CEO Richard Greene

With those words, I pretty much preserved my marriage

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o mark an historically romantic day, I recently presented my lovely bride the most significant gift she could imagine. Yes, I teamed with her on a home improvement project, during which I didn’t complain one time.

This is no small gesture, mind you, given the fact that I generally gripe several times more than once whenever Susan’s eyes light up as she bows at the throne of Chip and Joanna Gaines and then proclaims, “I want to fix the (fill in the blank) at our house.” It really doesn’t matter what fills in the blank. The very word “fix” triggers an impulse in my brain that sets off a domino of nightmares, all concluding with me rendered sore or bleeding or beaten – or, most often, the proverbial Answer D, “all of the above.”

I’ll admit it: Manual labor is my kryptonite. I’m terrible at it. I abhor it. I would rather watch an opera than fix something that’s broken.

No. Make that an operatic double feature.

Yet, I am a homeowner, and home things break, and, for reasons beyond my understanding, Susan insists on turning corrective endeavors into a team sport, despite substantive, conclusive evidence that suggests I have absolutely no aptitude to do that stuff.

Editor Apparently, she feels it her calling to craft me into Yale Youngblood Tim Taylor (you know, the guy in the television show “Home Improvement”). I’ve suggested over and over that I’m more Ray Barone (you know, the guy in the television show “Everybody Loves Raymond”).

Not surprisingly, a sitcom scene often breaks out, during which I complain about the home improvement project, then she declares that if I really loved her I’d willingly and gladly do home improvement endeavors without grousing – even when I pound a hammer on my thumb and cut my arms on rose bushes and step in stuff.

Here’s the deal: All those things happen whenever I try to fix things. Here’s the bigger deal: When those things happen I’m prone not to be happy. Here’s the biggest deal of all: When I’m not happy I express my lack of happiness.

But not this time. Oh, I still pounded and cut and stepped, but I finally also realized something very important: Many couples have gone through and are going through a lot worse “for worse-es” than this. So on a recent Saturday, I historically chose to aspire to create a better “for better” for my bride of 35 years.

Happy Valentine’s Day, dearest. Next year, though, we’re going to the opera.

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This ‘n Data

Jacobson named new Chamber president THE ARLINGTON Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Executive Committee unanimously selected Michael Jacobson as the Chamber’s new president and CEO. Jacobson will join the Chamber early in February.

Jacobson comes to the Arlington organization after spending the past 19 years with Intel Corporation. There, he led Intel’s Global Corporate Responsibility Office responsible for strategic

philanthropy and corporate responsibility strategies. During his tenure at Intel, Jacobson managed site selection processes, as well as representing Intel globally with government and economic development relationships.

A native of Tarrant County, Jacobson formerly managed economic development with the Fort Worth Chamber, recruiting new businesses to the region.

Why The Y?

For a better heart MICHELLE BECAME a YMCA member in 2015 after her doctor recommended that she should start low-impact strength training and yoga classes to help with weak muscle mass and high cholesterol and blood pressure levels.

She came to the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA and was assigned a wellness coach with the Y’s 6-week Fitness program. For six weeks Michelle became a part of the YMCA’s Active Older Adults Program, signed up for Personal Training, and attended Yoga classes. At the end of the program, Michelle returned to her doctor, and he was amazed to see how well her health improved in all aspects of her life. “Thank you to the YMCA for changing my life and making me healthy again!” she exclaimed.

It’s not too late to fulfill your New Year’s resolutions. February is American Heart Month, and as a leading voice on improving the nation’s health, the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA urges everyone in the area to take steps to make sure they are heart healthy so they can lead longer, healthier lives.

Like Michelle, everyone has the opportunity to make life-changing decisions that can help them live better in 2016. Whether that is by participating in our free 6-week Fitness Program, working out on our new state-of-the art fitness equipment, or enjoying over 200 group exercise classes for youth and adults, being a member of the YMCA will not only bring meaningful change in yourself, but in the Arlington and Mansfield area in which we live.

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Super food!

J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill to be featured on The Food Network this month J. GILLIGAN’S BAR & GRILL will be featured on The Food Network’s “Top 5 Restaurants” program during the network’s celebration of Super Bowl dining options.

The show’s theme will be “Big Game Food,” and the local restaurant will be among the highlighted eateries during the program, which will air this month on television, as well as on the website, foodnetwork.com.

Show hosts Sunny Anderson and Geoffrey Zakarian count down the top five restaurants in a certain category each episode, and they and their crew visited J. Gilligan’s to find out how the popular Arlington restaurant helps patrons enjoy the most important game – and food holiday – of the football season.

Spoiler alert: The staff at J. Gilligan’s turned in an all-pro caliber performance in front of the camera.

To check out their work and get times for the program’s airings, visit the foodnetwork.com.

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Boarding, then a boarding pass COUNTRY ACRES KENNELS recently added a unique perk to its vast array of services: limousine rides from the facility to the airport (and back) whenever you use Country Acres’ pet boarding services.

“Many of our customers are heading to the airport when they drop off their pets, anyway,” said Country Acres Kennels owner Don Praeger. “I just thought we might as well help them get there.”

Customers can make boarding reservations for their pets and reserve free parking on Country Acres’ 3-acre, fenced-in site (7817 S. Cooper St.). For the nominal fee of $25, the company’s K-9 Limo will take you, your family and luggage to your departure gate. When you return, the K-9 Limo will pick you up outside your baggage claim area and for another $25 bring you back to Country Acres Kennels, where Praeger and his staff will have your pet ready to go home.

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For the record

THE FIRST BABY of the New Year at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center was Winry Elizabella Sibanyama, daughter of Marquleta and Gerald Sibanyama of Arlington. Winry was born at 7:08 a.m. on Jan. 1 and weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces.

SIX FLAGS over Texas will celebrate the kickoff of its 56th year in Arlington on March 5 with the introduction of three new rides in the Gotham City section of the park: The Riddler Revenge, Catworman Whip and Harley Quinn Spinsanity.

JAMES DITTO SR. was one of the first merchants to locate in the commercial area marked by the intersection of Main Street and Center Street. His store served as Arlington’s first post office.

Say ‘cheese!’

Dental Health Arlington to host Give Kids a Smile® on Feb. 5 DENTAL HEALTH ARLINGTON will sponsor its annual Give Kids A Smile® event on Friday, Feb. 5 at its facility (201 N. East St.) to provide an estimated 50 underserved children with free dental services.

Dental Health Arlington (DHA) has been hosting Give Kids A Smile events for 12 years in the community as a way to provide free dental care to local children who desperately need it. These events have provided free care to over 600 children that otherwise would have cost $120,000 just at DHA alone. “This day gives children, who have no means, the opportunity to receive dental care at no charge,” said DHA Board Member Laura Lopez Stinson. “This helps with self-esteem, overall health and wellness. The services would not be possible without the support of our local community and dental professionals.”

For more: dentalhealtharlington.org.

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SPEAKING OF historical folks named Ditto, Chester W. Ditto, a native and lifelong resident of Arlington, is the man for whom one of Arlington’s more popular golf courses was named. The course opened for public play in 1982.

WILLIAM Timmerman and Colonel Thomas Spruance established the city’s first newspaper in 1883. It was called “The World.” The name evolved into the “Arlington Democrat” in 1893 and then the Arlington Journal four years later. The newspaper later became the Citizen-Journal.

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Arlington on Tap to focus on the city as a creative class magnet THE FEBRUARY Arlington on Tap downtown talk series will focus on a critical question for Arlington: How does the city measure up as a “Creative Class” community that will attract young, entrepreneurial and well educated residents?

Arlington Proud CEO and social media and community branding expert Mark Joeckel will lead the talk and discussion at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 9, at Hooligan’s Pub (315 E. Abram St.). The Arlington Historical Society, Arlington Proud and Arlington Today MagaMark Joeckel zine sponsor the free series.

“Cities all over the country are discovering that today’s younger adults – particularly those highly recruited people with college degrees and entrepreneurial or artistic tendencies – are as much or more a key to economic development as recruiting new business development,” Joeckel said. “Such people have been dubbed the ‘Creative Class.’

In fact, businesses looking to relocate or establish themselves often focus on establishing themselves in communities with a creative class already flourishing or growing.

The question for Arlington is how well it measures up and what direction it’s headed.”

O.K. Carter, co-founder of Arlington on Tap with Joeckel, said upwardly mobile young adults are often as much or more concerned with place as occupational opportunity.

“They look for communities with a wide array of cultural and entertainment opportunities, for a diversified population, good educational amenities and a tolerance for all kinds of people – cities like Austin, Seattle and Santa Fe tend to be representative of the trend,” Carter said.

“While jobs are always important, Creative Class residents also tend to have a high proportion of self-starting entrepreneurs among them.”

Circle the date

THE WARRIOR Band on the Run 5k event will be held at 8 a.m. March 5 at James Martin High School (4501 West Pleasant Ridge Road).

Participants will receive an official race shirt, be treated to a musical performance by the Big Red Ants and given a chance to visit sponsor booths. For more: warriorbandontherun.com.

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1. Home work ... The City of Arlington has been

selected to receive the 2016 Audrey Nelson Award for its work with the Development Corporation of Tarrant County (DCTC) to develop housing for first-time homebuyers in the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA). The construction of new, affordable single-family housing is part of the initiative to transform the Central Arlington NRSA. The new, energyefficient homes will have improved quality and cost of living within the Central Arlington community.

2. To their credit ... The Arlington ISD and the University of North Texas

have created a partnership that will allow AISD students to earn dual credit in fine arts. One objective of the AISD “Achieve Today. Excel Tomorrow.” strategic plan is to see that 100 percent of students will graduate on time and excel at their school or career of choice. By partnering with UNT to offer college-level courses such as music history, music theory and piano, AISD students will be able to graduate with college credit in fine arts for the first time.

3. You can book it ... The Arlington Public Library has introduced a new Read

Aloud Hour, which will be held on Sundays though May at the Southeast Branch (900 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd.). “The experience of sitting with your family and listening to a story has been around forever, from oral storytelling to radio programs to modern podcasts,” librarian Bethany Fort said. “I started thinking about how I could create that experience at the library, and realized that this would be a chance to connect or reconnect with our youngest patrons who have outgrown storytime but still love hearing stories.” For more: bit.ly/1ZpNPO4.

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Arlington ISD partners with UNT to offer fine arts college credit

The Arlington ISD and University of North Texas recently announced a partnership that will allow AISD students to earn dual credit in fine arts. By partnering with UNT to offer collegelevel courses such as music history, music theory and piano, AISD students will be able to graduate with college credit in fine arts for the first time.

“Music and the arts have been proven to enhance traditional studies, and this partnership with the award-winning UNT College of Music will provide unique opportunities for our students to earn college credit while gaining knowledge and skills from UNT professors,” Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos said. “We are focused on providing opportunities to

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help students reach their full academic potential and could not have a better partner than UNT.” The partnership will begin with an introductory music history course – music in human imagination – in fall 2016.

Additional courses will be added over time.

“At UNT, we are committed to being a great education partner for North Texas and are excited to work with the AISD to expand its already strong fine arts program” UNT President Neal Smatresk said. “The opportunity to provide courses at the high school level is unique and in line with our commitment to keep our talent here and expand the impact of enrolling and graduating students.”

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Charlotte Jones Anderson Honorary Chairwoman

On May 4, 2016, the Arlington/Mansfield area Salvation Army will host the 2nd Annual Inspiring Hope Luncheon.

Supporters, volunteers, and local dignitaries will come together at AT&T Stadium to learn more about the work of The Salvation Army and hear our guest speaker, Roger Staubach.

For more information on tickets and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Bridget Lenhardt at 817-860-1836 or bridget.lenhardt@uss.salvationarmy.org Purchase tickets online at inspiringhopeluncheon.eventbrite.com

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Around Town

The ‘meet-cute’ Valentine’s Day reminds us how we got together in the first place • By Kenneth Perkins

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he cute girl behind Benjamin Rice in the grocery story checkout line was whispering into her cell phone, mumbling something about feeling dizzy and hot and dehydrated, when all a sudden Benjamin heard a splat.

Cute girl was laid out on the floor, potatoes rolling everywhere.

As Benjamin turned to help, he tripped over a potato, or his own feet. This little detail remains fuzzy. What’s not disputed: he fell right on top of her.

Thus the love story of Ben and Sasha began.

It’s the classic “Meet-Cute” that’s often hard to believe, though Ronald and Cecilia Bass believe it.

Cecilia was 20 and on winter break from Tarleton University when an out-of-control Ronald came barreling her way on the rink at Ice at the Parks, simultaneously taking her and her buddy out. By the time a not-so-happy Cecilia rose to her feet, anger turned to, well, mush.

“He was just so gorgeous with the saddest, most apologetic eyes,” she said. “So how could I say no when he offered to buy us hot chocolate to apologize?”

Married now a couple of years, Photo: Kenneth Perkins each Feb. 14, Cecilia and Ronald find their way to a rink no matter where they are to hug and kiss and recall the crash that jump-started their romance. This year it will be somewhere in Washington D.C., where they will be for a friend’s wedding.

While meet cutes certainly aren’t a precursor for a long and healthy union, they certainly make for terrific retellings at cocktail parties – and especially on Valentine’s Day. Christopher Archibeque and Odalis Rico were band mates at Sam Houston High School – he the trumpet player, she in production – but nothing more. They “knew of” each other, exchanging the usual pleasantries.

Odalis said that changed rather dramatically when Christopher accidently (kind of) caught a glimpse of her in the changing room.

“I was like, hey, what’s up?” Christopher said, still grinning at the thought.

Okay – nothing risqué – but just enough that the idea of romance began dancing in Christopher’s head.

“I didn’t know he was behind that door,” Odalis said, reminding him that he shouldn’t have been where he was in the first place.

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easily, even for their young ages. The big test came when Odalis went off to college in Arkansas.

“We made it work,” Christopher said.

“Yeah, we just saw each other on weekends and breaks,” Odalis added.

Odalis and her beau have been what they refer to as a serious couple now “for one year, five months today,” Odalis said excitedly, which means with February now here, do they have plans to celebrate Valentine’s Day? It’s a legitimate inquiry. For instance, Benjamin said he moved a business trip that would have forced him to miss the day (on a Sunday this year, by the way), and while Sasha said she doesn’t put much stock in the day, chances are good she isn’t all that forthright.

Most legitimate studies into why folks celebrate this lovey-dovey day will admit the unromantic truth that men often partake out of a sense of “obligation.”

Well, that and fear.

“She says she doesn’t expect Odalis Rico and Christopher Archibeque anything and would be fine if I didn’t do anything on that day, but I’m not about to challenge that truism,” Benjamin said. (Sasha says nothing. Just grins.)

Odalis told Christopher the same thing (“I don’t care if you get me something or not”), until she mentioned during our chat that “we have 24 days before Valentine’s Day.” “Oh, but no big deal, though, right?” he said, laughing.

Even with that, Christopher said he doesn’t see Valentine’s Day as one of forced romance.

“If you have to be forced you probably shouldn’t be in the relationship,” he said.

Good answer.

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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ill Johnson was named chief of the Arlington Police Department in March 2013. He has more than two decades of experience as a police officer and has served as a deputy police chief, an assistant police chief and as interim police chief before taking his current position. This month, he talks about how the department works hand in hand with residents.

Arlington Today: What, in your opinion, is the role of the Arlington Police Department?

Chief Will Johnson: The primary role of the Arlington Police Department is providing exceptional service to our community. We believe that serving the public through proactive crime prevention, effective enforcement and being able to lend a helping hand wherever needed helps to build trust and strengthen police and community relationships. Through a shared responsibility with our community, we are dedicated to solving crime and enhancing public safety for everyone. Fairness, transparency, voice and impartiality are at the very core of our policing philosophy as we promote procedural justice concepts both internally and externally. We cannot do it alone and must rely upon partnerships with our community to maintain safe and inclusive communities for all.

AT: What are some of the programs you’ve put in place recently to make Arlington a better city in which to live?

WJ: With the community as strategic partners, the Arlington Police Department has been fortunate to implement and sustain a number of successful public programs. Many of our programs have been around for decades. Volunteers can serve in a variety of functions throughout the department including our Citizens On Patrol program, Community Watch Groups and popular Citizen Police Academies. There’s

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something available for every segment of our population. One of the most recent programs we have implemented is called Mentoring Arlington Youth or the MAY Program. This program is designed for young African American and Hispanic boys in the seventh and eighth grades. Each student has been paired with an officer or male community leader for a curriculum that prepares young boys for manhood, taking responsibility and exposes them to team building, leadership, discipline and service. Other programs such as our Hometown Recruiting and Police Explorer Post are designed to introduce our youth to careers in policing. The Police Athletic League or PAL Camp inspires youth to become successful in every endeavor that they experience. Officers participate in summer camp activities with at-risk youth 28

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through PAL Camp. I am also extremely proud of our innovative Coach 5-0 program, where officers at all ranks partner with high school athletes to serve as a role model and forge strong relationships. We just finished up the football season but plan to replicate our efforts across all sporting events. All of these programs allow and encourage our citizens to become involved in the department, but more importantly encourage them to take an active part in helping us provide public safety for our community.

AT: How has the city responded to the department’s proactive approach?

WJ: Community response to our programs has been phenomenal. We currently have over 200 active volunteers who log an average of about 30,000 hours a year assisting the police. Our Citizen Police Academy program has expanded over the years to include academy classes for Hispanic citizens and high school students. Before the Citizen Police Academy, individuals saw only the badge and the uniform. After graduation from our programs, there’s a better understanding of the individuals behind the badge. They provide a substantial return of service to their communities and become our biggest champions for public safety. During 2014, our volunteers reChief Will Johnson turned $551,544 in resource hours back to the department based upon their compassion, dedication and commitment to making our community better. We receive a tremendous outpouring of support for police programs on National Night Out when we go into the community to interact with residents. Because of officer and citizen involvement, Arlington has one of the most successful National Night Out programs in the country. Last year, we moved up one place to finish fourth in a national ranking of large U.S. cities that participate in National Night Out. AT: You’ve been noted for being particularly progressive with regard to the way the department communicates with the people it serves. Can you elaborate on how that’s going?

WJ: The Arlington Police Department believes “You cannot achieve an engaged community without having an informed community.” We have developed an effective communication strategy that allows us to reach diverse segments of our population. Through our award-winning communication strategy, we use various communication channels to get our message out and tell our success stories.

These methods include social media, traditional news media, special publications and an internal communication strategy that keeps our employees informed.

For three consecutive years, we have won awards for our innovative use of social media. We recently won a first place international award for the production of our Police Department Annual Report that catalogs our community story and what the department has accomplished with the funds that have been entrusted to us. Because of our ability to communicate effectively, we are reaching and engaging more people than ever before.

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Hometown Heroes

CRASH founders Tom Overman, Landon Hackley and Madeleine Stokes

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A CRASH course in kindness Local students create organization to point homeless teens toward resources to help them graduate • By Michele Duskin

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eenage homelessness is usually the last thing on a high school student’s mind, but Martin High School senior Landon Hackley is one of the exceptions. During an Arlington Mayor’s Youth Commission meeting last year, Landon learned that more than 337,000 kids are homeless in the state of Texas.

“I was shocked,” he said. “Not only did it make me realize how much I have to be grateful for, but it inspired me to take action to help those who aren’t as lucky as me.”

Hackley met with friends Tom Overman, also a senior at Martin; and Madeleine Stokes, a junior at Arlington High School; and began brainstorming how they could make a difference in the lives of homeless teenagers.

The fruits of their labor resulted in the creation of CRASH (Communities Raising Awareness of Student Homelessness), and the program was officially launched last July. “We are a teens-helping-teens organization that helps as many homeless students as possible graduate from high school by educating them about the resources that are available to help them – resources such as shelter locations, supplies and guidance counselors,” said Overman.

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Equally as important is the group’s commitment to raise funds to financially support local shelters for teens. Currently, the group earns money through t-shirt sales. Last September, the group collected enough funds to present their first official check in the amount of $1,000 to ACH Child and Family Services.

“ACH is the only emergency teen shelter in the DFW area that is available for teens to walk in any time of the day or night to get help,” said Hackley. “The money we donated will help to provide food, clothes and improved living conditions for teens in the shelter.”

Student ambassador opportunities are available through the CRASH program. These ambassadors represent their school and help organize CRASH-sponsored events in the community. Recently, the students partnered with the Arlington Life Shelter (ALS) and provided student volunteers to work raffle ticket sales at the ALS Home for the Holidays fundraiser. CRASH earned a percentage of the sales that will help fund future donations toward their cause.

Anyone interested in supporting CRASH and its efforts can make an online donation and/or place a shirt order on the group’s website: crashusa.org.

CANCER CRUSADERS

Doctoral students YiHui Huang and Qinglan Yang conduct cancer research alongside bioengineering Professor Liping Tang.

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emergency beds and also providing separate adult and pediatric entrances and waiting areas.

The additional capacity will provide better patient flow though the Emergency Department, allowing for more patients to be seen with shorter wait times.

Medical Center Arlington is still going – and growing – as it celebrates 40 years of excellence.

Medical Center Arlington: Building on 40 years of excellence

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orty years ago, a new hospital was built at the corner of Matlock and Mayfield Roads to serve the future growth in central and south Arlington. This year, Medical Center Arlington celebrates 40 years at this location with the expansion of their Emergency Department, adding additional ICU and Intermediate Care capacity and increasing stroke care capabilities by providing advanced Neurological interventional care by adding specialty trained Interventional Neurology physician specialists and a 3-D BiPlane Imaging suite.

This $33 million investment supports the growing healthcare needs of Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie and Kennedale. The additions are expected to be complete by the fall of 2016.

Expanded emergency services As Arlington’s only Level III Trauma center, treating more than 84,000 patients a year, we are expanding our Emergency department to better serve the community growth needs. We are adding additional

ICU expansion With the growing community healthcare needs there has been a shortage of ICU beds at Medical Center Arlington. The ICU expansion will add 16 ICU beds and Arlington Today photo eight additional Intermediate acute care beds to address this need. These additional beds will allow future growth of our Trauma and tertiary care services and ensure that any patient needing ICU care has efficient access to our unit and expertise.

3D Bi-Plane imaging suite As the area’s first Joint Commission accredited Primary Stroke Center, Medical Center Arlington is increasing its interventional stroke capabilities by adding a new cutting-edge 3-D Bi-Plane Imaging Suite. The addition of this technology, as well as the addition of specialty trained Interventional Neurologists, means that seriously ill stroke patients can receive top-quality interventional care quicker by these services being provided locally. The technology will enable those patients to be treated here, closer to their home, instead of leaving the service area for this type care. Medical Center Arlington will be one of the limited number of healthcare facilities in the DFW area offering this type of care.

Medical Center Arlington continues to provide top-quality specialty and acute care, serving the people of this community with the expertise that they have come to expect from the home-team hospital that also claims the title of “Official Hospital of the Texas Rangers.” MCA was recently rated an “A” by the Leapfrog Group, which measures hospital patient safety performance compared to other hospitals nationwide.

The hospital also was recognized by The Joint Commission as a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures in 2015 and has been recognized by The Joint Commission in this area for the past four years. From orthopedics to oncology to cardiovascular to neurological care, MCA is here to care for hometown heroes and visitors alike. Not to mention that we delivered dreams to more than 4,300 expectant moms last year. Here’s to the next 40 years!

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A revolutionary heart program

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exas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital is the first hospital in the state of Texas to offer the Dr. Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease™, which has been scientifically proven not only to prevent coronary heart disease but also to reverse it. The non-invasive approach uses lifestyle changes to address the root causes of each patient’s heart disease.

The nine-week, outpatient program uses lifestyle changes to make its impact. Participants attend two four-hour sessions each week aimed at altering the way they eat, move, manage stress and find emotional support to improve overall well-being. The group sessions can accommodate up to 15 participants.

“This evidence-based, groundbreaking program gives North Texans living with heart disease one more tool for improving heart health, quality of life and overall well-being,” said Dr. Dan Varga, chief clinical officer for Texas Health Resources. “We’re excited to pave the way with an approach that addresses the bigger picture of what can impact health, including stress levels and lifestyle habits.”

In addition to reversing heart disease, The Ornish Reversal Program has proven to reduce weight, depression, chest pain and blood pressure among participants. The outcomes are based on more than three decades of research conducted by agencies unaffiliated with Texas Health, and all demonstrating that The Ornish Reversal Program can often treat heart disease as effectively as invasive procedures and surgeries.

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Total Joint 101 is in session

Baylor’s Total Joint 101 class helps prepare patients for joint replacement surgery.

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aylor Othopedic Spine Hospital at Arlington offers classes and events crafted to help area residents keep up with life. Whether you need information on arthritis, sports injuries or the latest in joint replacement, Baylor seminars will help keep you going.

Baylor’s joint replacement specialists created a program especially for patients undergoing joint replacement surgery. The first step is to attend the informative prep class, Total Joint 101. The classes are held at the hospital during the following days and times this month: • Tuesday, Feb. 2, 6-8 p.m.

• Wednesday, Feb. 10, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

• Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6-8 p.m.

• Wednesday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Class dates and time are subject to change, so prospective attendees are urged to call to RSVP and confirm the schedule. Once you are scheduled for a hip or knee replacement, please plan on attending Total Joint 101 class approximately two weeks prior to surgery.

Baylor also offers a variety of seminars on health-related issues. All seminars take place at the hospital. To find information on seminars, call (817) 583-7090 or register on the hospital’s website noted below.

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USMD at Arlington uses the da Vinci® robotic platform for a variety of procedures.

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Surgery takes a turn to the future

Moving about for 30 minutes a day is one of the better ways to ensure heart health, says Dr. Amber Hyde.

An ideal time to give your heart some lovin’

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lthough robotic instruments play a significant role in surgical procedures at USMD Hospital at Arlington, it is highly trained physicians who perform the surgery and create the team behind every procedure. The surgeon’s skill, complemented by robot precision, offers benefits to patients undergoing surgery in a variety of specialties.

USMD Hospital at Arlington uses the da Vinci® robotic platform for a variety of procedures, including prostatectomies, gynecologic surgeries, bariatric cases, and kidney cases.

The advanced robotic platform of the da Vinci Si Surgical System is equipped with high-definition, three-dimensional cameras, which allow doctors to better see each surgical site and instruments, increasing dexterity and control.

The surgical robot uses a minimally invasive technique, which entails smaller incisions and less tissue damage compared to traditional surgery.

Surgeons are able to perform major surgeries through dimesized incisions, which require only one or two stitches to close. As a result, patients can return to their normal activities in one to two weeks and are at lower risk of developing infection.

his Valentine’s Day, give yourself a gift that’s romantic, thoughtful, and – best of all – free. It’s the gift of a healthy heart, and keeping it healthy affects not only yourself, but your loved ones as well.

“Anyone can be at risk for heart disease. It’s the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the U.S., but it is one of the diseases we can actually help to prevent,” said Amber Hyde, M.D., an independently practicing family medicine physician on the medical staff of Methodist Mansfield Medical Center.

According to Dr. Hyde, making time in your life for your health is the single most important thing you can do for yourself. A significant number of neighbors, friends, and families in our community are in danger of developing heart disease. Among people in our community, more than 30 percent are at risk for high cholesterol and 40 percent for high blood pressure, according to a recent community health assessment by Methodist Mansfield.

But people can lower their risk of heart disease with simple lifestyle changes, according to Dr. Hyde. Watch your cholesterol levels and blood pressure, and work to improve these numbers if they are not normal; maintain an ideal body weight; stop smoking; choose a diet low in saturated fats, trans fats, and sodium; and eat whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.

“One of the easiest things you can do is to get moving,” Dr. Hyde said. “Thirty minutes a day of walking – or even dancing – can improve your health by reducing your risk for heart disease and improving blood pressure. It’s one small step everyone can do.”

USMD Hospital at Arlington 801 W. Interstate 20 • (817) 472-3400 • usmdarlington.com

Methodist Mansfield Medical Center 2700 E. Broad St. • (682) 242-2000 • methodisthealthsystem.org/mansfield

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Cryotherapy

Family Dentistry

Connie Sperry, Kurt Sperry and Toni Fonseca of Arctic Evolution Premier Cryo Spa

The dentists at Pecan Park Dental: Dr. Stephanie Bangs and Dr. Amy Schoening Photo: Southern Flair Photography

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Personal care that patients appreciate

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rctic Evolution Premier Cryo Spa, which opened late last year, offers a mix of rejuvenative services, including cryotherapy, NormaTec recovery sessions, multiple massage services, facials, and essential oils and essential oil classes.

Owner Connie Sperry said cryotherapy, a relatively new technology that features low-temperature Cryosaunas to treat tissue damage, offers many benefits for health and wellness.

In the sports recovery realm, it maximizes muscle recovery, improves overall performance, increases range of motion and flexibility, super-charges metabolism and improves circulation. For pain management, it increases energy, reduces inflammation and muscle soreness, enhances immune function, relieves chronic pain and expedites surgical recovery due to accelerated tissue healing.

Cryotherapy also is effective for anti-aging and wellness, as it reduces stress and improves sleep, stimulates a full-body detox, increases collagen production for healthier skin, assists with cellulite reduction and increases libido.

The Arctic Evolution teams consists of Sperry and her husband Kurt, as well as two part-time cryo techs and a massage therapist/ esthetician. The spas features two Criomed Cryosaunas and two full sets of NormaTec massage sleeves and boots. These recovery modalities, up until recently, were only available to professional athletes.

“Arctic Evolution’s mission is the desire to make Whole Body Cryotherapy, a cutting-edge technology, available and affordable to all who need it,” Sperry said.

hen Dr. Amy Schoening opened the doors to her beautiful office at 912 N. Fielder Rd. on Feb.14, 2004, her desire was to have the Pecan Park Dental practice provide a calm, friendly, homelike environment for her patients.

It is important to Dr. Schoening, who has been practicing dentristry since 1997, that her patients don’t feel like a number and get the treatment and care they deserve.

Dr. Schoening’s vision was to bring another dentist alongside her, and we’re happy to say that Dr. Stephanie Bangs has been with us since October 2015. She has been a perfect fit to our Pecan Park Dental family. Dr. Bangs has been in practice since 2009. She has a very upbeat personality. She likes meeting new people and making her patients feel at ease.

Aside from routine dental care, our office provides a wide range of cutting-edge cosmetic procedures, including veneers, crowns, teeth whitening, Invisalign®, digital X-rays, full mouth reconstructions, sleep apnea cases and some laser treatments.

Patients praise our wonderful staff and beautiful high-tech office.

Here are some testimonials: “Excellent visit – best cleaning I ever had.” “Consistent high quality care is the norm.” “My experience with the staff at Pecan Park Dental was excellent. It seemed more personal than other dental practices that I had been to in the past.

You were a person, not a number ... My daughter had to go with me, and they were wonderful to her as they attended to me. The facility was clean, and cared for. I would recommend this practice to anyone. Two thumbs up for Pecan Park Dental!”

Arctic Evolution Premier Cryo Spa 3701 S. Cooper St., Suite 195 • (817) 705-2044 • aecryospa.com

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Eye Care

Kleiman|Evangelista has eye centers in Arlington, Dallas and Plano to serve patients throughout the Metroplex.

Technology meets Texas hospitality

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f you’ve ever walked into a medical office that made you feel like a number, you know the importance of practices that put patients first. That’s the philosophy at Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center. Before technology. Before revenue. Their patients are the priority, and that’s what sets them apart – a healthy dose of Texas hospitality. When you walk in, you’re warmly welcomed.

Technology, however, holds a very close second position in that priority list – Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center’s offices are state-ofthe-art and equipped with a range of advanced laser vision correction technology that offers proven results.

The Kleiman|Evangelista story began 33 years ago when founder Dr. David Kleiman opened his first office as a solo physician.

Partner surgeon Dr. Anthony Evangelista joined the practice in 1999. They performed thousands of LASIK procedures in that first humble office in Arlington and opened a second location in Pla-

no a few years ago. In 2014, they upgraded to a 28,000-square-foot flagship center at I-20 and Matlock, not too far from their original location. It houses an ambulatory SameDay Surgicare and Awakenings Med Spa. Why the expansion?

“Our motivation in this expansion is to provide the best possible care for our patients,” said Dr. Evangelista. “By douPhoto: Steve Wheeler bling the number of exam rooms and tripling the square footage, patients enjoy an excellent experience with less wait time and more flexibility in scheduling.”

Most recently, in late 2015, they opened their doors in the Uptown Knox Henderson area so that patients living and working in the heart of Dallas now have a convenient place to receive excellent eye care.

As their practice has grown, so has their experienced team of surgeons and their list of services. Dr. Aaron Amacher joined the team in 2013, and Dr. Kelly Frasier made four in October 2014.

These experienced surgeons specialize in a team approach to BladeFree HD IntraLASIK, “NoDrop” and laser cataract procedures, LifeStyle Lenses and the brand new breakthrough for reading glasses wearers – The Corneal Inlay Procedure.

“At Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center, our vision is your vision,” said Dr. Kleiman. “Our team approach to vision correction is one of our most unique aspects. With a remarkable team of experienced surgeons, we can work together to determine the correct procedure for your unique vision needs.”

You have a multitude of options for eye care in Dallas/Fort Worth, but when it comes to experience, technology and a genuine passion for improving lives through improving vision, Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center is your choice.

Visit LASIKsurgery.com or call (800) 714-2020 for more information on procedures, the practice and physicians.

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Plastic Surgery

Dr. Mark Bishara, founder of The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med-Spa

The gift of making positive changes

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ast month, The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med-Spa celebrated the second anniversary of its Mansfield facility, which Dr. Mark Bishara, founder of the practice, affectionately calls his flagship location. “It’s a beautiful, 8,200 square-foot facility on two-and-a-half acres,” he said. “We have two operating rooms, two recovery rooms and two injection rooms.”

There Bishara, an M.D. who has practiced cosmetic surgery in North Texas since 2009, heads a team that consists of three surgeons, two nurses, five certified registered nurse anesthetists, three aestheticians, four surgical assistants, one manager, one medical assistant and one concierge. Oh, he also has three robots (“junior partners,” he jokingly calls them), who with their human counter-

parts offer a wide variety of cosmetic and corrective services for both women and men, including: • Breast augmentation • Tummy tucks • Liposuction • Facelifts and eyelid lifts • Rhinoplasty • Robot hair restoration • Botox • Fillers To achieve state-of-the-art results for patients from around the world Dr. Bishara and the Paragon team at the Mansfield, Dallas and Southlake offices stay on top of the latest medical technology.

To that end, the practice calls on the Arlington Today photo “junior partner” robots for the revolutionary ARTAS hair restoration process. Dr. Bishara was the first doctor in Texas to acquire the ARTAS system and is one of only a handful or surgeons in the state trained to perform hair transplants with this equipment. Currently, there seven ARTAS systems in the state, and among his three office locations, Dr. Bishara owns three of those.

In addition to the hair transplant technology, Dr. Bishara and the staff also use new lasers and cutting-edge gel implants for breast augmentation.

Whether patients come to him for enhancement or corrective cosmetic surgery, Dr. Bishara takes pride in his work. His patients, in turn, take pride in how they look and feel after undergoing the various treatments and procedures.

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

To enhance the experience for his patients, Dr. Bishara often offers friendly perks. “Patients can’t wait for Wrinkle Free Wednesday,” he said. “A recurrent theme is that we have an amazing and kind front office staff. We pride ourselves on customer service.”

Not to mention the results his team renders. “It brings me joy watching patients regain their self confidence and walking down the pathway with patients side by side as they achieve their goals,” he said.

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Vasuclar Medicine

At American Vein & Vascular Institute, medical experts perform the latest therapies to remedy vein disease.

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Why put your legs in our hands?

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early 30 million Americans suffer from vein disease. It’s common, chronic, hereditary and symptoms can be debilitating. Vein disease can cause leg pain, varicose and spider veins, skin discoloration and more.

At American Vein & Vascular Institute, our medical experts perform the latest therapies to remedy vein disease. Treatments are quick, minimally invasive and covered by most insurance. Vein and vascular disease affects everyone differently, so we ensure your visits meet your individual symptoms and needs. Our services include: • Diagnostic vein and vascular health screenings • Vein disease treatments • Cosmetic treatments and injections • Compression wear with custom fittings / on-site retail center • Peripheral arterial disease treatments Serving the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, our team and service is defined by the following: Expertise Our medical providers and staff at American Vein & Vascular Institute are trained in the latest vascular disease diagnosis and treatments. We

are proud of our multidisciplinary strategy that offers a comprehensive team-approach to vein and vascular diseases.

Our physicians are Diplomates of The American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine (ABVLM), active members of the American College of Phlebology and board certified in vascular interventional radiology or family medicine.

Advanced diagnostics Our clinics offer a contemporary, comfortable and fully equipped vascular diagnostic lab staffed with a registered vascular technologist and certified sonographers. Our unique mix of advanced diagnostic equipment and specialized training ranks us in the top 10% in the U.S. for vascular diagnostic labs. A more accurate diagnosis leads to more successful outcomes.

Patient focused We believe in our mission and live it out daily: Healing with energy … to and from the heart. We hold close the trust that our patients, and referring physicians, place in us to heal what aches them.

Call for your appointment today and put your legs in our hands.

American Vein & Vascular Institute • 515 West Mayfield Road, Suite 407 • (682) 220-9045 • americanvein.com arlingtontoday.com • February 2016 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Oncology

chemotherapy, an infusion center, immunotherapy, high-dose chemotherapy and stem cell infusion.

Other services offered at the center include imaging (including X-ray; CT Photo courtesy of Arlington Cancer Center scan; MRI; Nuclear scans and PET scan, bone density), IMRT Radiation Therapy and Steriotactic Radiosurgery.

Dr. DiStefano said he and his team have devoted their careers to finding the best ways to battle cancer, often calling on the latest technologies to help patients deal with the disease more effectively. For example, the center uses biogenetic mutation analysis and molecular markers to help determine the best treatment for patients with poor prognostic cancers. The treatments also help patients with cancers that have no good therapy known and patients with cancers that have not responded to chemotherapy. or nearly three and half decades, Arlington Cancer Center has “We also use radiation techniques to limit the dose to normal tissues been known nationally as a pioneer in cancer treatment, ofand take a multimodal approach to therapy,” Dr. DiStefano said. And, fering cutting-edge, individualized care. The center’s team of he noted, everything the center does is geared to each patient’s perphysicians and other health care professionals is highly trained sonal needs and tastes. “Our care is directed to the individual patient and committed to the fight against cancer. and their circumstance,” he said. “It’s not a cookie-cutter approach.”

The center was founded in 1982 by Alfred DiStefano, M.D., along Dr. DiStefano said he and his fellow oncology professionals at the with other forward-thinking physicians who trained and practiced at center understand that patients want and need a partner that will have the renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. Arlington their best interests at heart. “That’s why we offer a comprehensive Cancer Center offers more than 150 years of combined research, outpatient environment and take pride in providing diagnosis, treatteaching and practical experience in treating solid tumors, blood canment, education and support services to adult cancer patients from cers and blood disorders at some of the premier national and internaaround the world,” he said. tional cancer centers and medical schools.

The staff faces many daily challenges, but Dr. DiStefano said the “We understand you want an innovative partner to help you make rewards are many. “The most gratifying aspect of my job is helping the most informed decisions about your care and your future,” Dr. patients achieve their goal,” he said. “It may be a cure; extension of DiStefano said. “We are with you every step of your treatment journey life; relief of symptoms. I still follow patients I treated 30 years ago. For so you can be there for the special moments in your life.” example, I followed an elderly man with widespread colon cancer. He In addition to Dr. DiStefano, Arlington Cancer Center features meddid not want chemotherapy. We just managed his symptoms. He had ical oncologists John Adams, D.O., Barry Firstenberg, D.O., Karel complications we were able to get under control so he could travel Dicke, M.D., and Anwar Khurshid, M.D. with his wife and family to Boston (the site of his wedding) to celebrate Radiation oncologist Chad Amosson, M.D., and radiologists Neelu his 60th anniversary. He was able to go. His wife and kids will have Gandhi, M.D., and Mandar Joshi, M.D., round out the staff, which prothat for their entire life. He passed away shortly after. I felt good that vides state-of-the-industry treatment in the areas of medical oncology, we were able to help make that happen.”

Chad Amosson, M.D., Anwar Khurshid, M.D., Alfred DiStefano, M.D., Karel Dicke, M.D., Ph.D., John Adams, D.O., F.A.C.O.I., and Barry Firstenburg, D.O., of Arlington Cancer Center

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Chiropractic

Dr. Kenyon Godwin of Godwin Chiropractic & Wellness Center

Photo courtesy of Dr. Kenyon Godwin

Mending the whole body

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odwin Chiropractic & Wellness Center is the go-to-place for holistic family health. Founded by Dr. Kenyon Godwin in 2010, the practice combines education, training and people-focused service to help families live longer, stronger, healthier lives. The team consists of Dr. Godwin, an office manager, a chiropractic assistant and Dr. Maya Wadley, who focuses on nutrition.

“To enhance the patient’s experience, we have people with specific roles,” Dr. Godwin said. “We aim for 5-star service. We are attentive to patients’ needs and engage them like family.”

The practice offers chiropractic adjustments, corrective chiropractic care for scoliosis and structural problems, weight loss, nutritional counseling, lab work, health classes, custom foot supports, sport physicals, corporate wellness, prenatal chiropractic care, pediatric chiropractic care and spinal decompression therapy. But that’s just part of what Godwin Chiropractic & Wellness Center is about.

“Patients tell me we are not your average doctor’s office; they can feel God’s presence when they walk in,” Dr. Godwin said. “They also say my adjusting is gentle and effective. I feel blessed to be able to serve God’s people in the city of Arlington and surrounding areas. They praise our diagnosis skills and customer service because our patients get the results and share their experience with friends and family!”

To that latter end, Dr. Godwin and the staff use cutting edge technology, such as digital X-ray, all electronic health records, kiosk check-in and the latest spinal decompression table. “We are always looking for ways to improve, thus making things easier and more efficient for the patient,” Dr. Godwin said.

Godwin Chiropractic & Wellness Center offers a complimentary consultation; give them a call at (817) 557-2770.

Godwin Chiropractic & Wellness Center • 4927 S. Collins St., #105 • (817) 557-2770 • txwellnessdoc.com

Fitness

A new way to get fit

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he Firm Cardio Studio is a unique concept group fitness studio offering a variety of fun and exciting group fitness classes in a boutique. Say goodbye to dirty crowded gyms. Class sizes are limited to ensure that each member has space to work out safely. The Firm Cardio Studio offers a variety of pricing options from pay-as-you-go to unlimited monthly memberships. There are no joining fees, no contracts and no cancelation fees.

The Firm Cardio Studio’s three signature programs are Spivi® virtual reality indoor cycle classes, Surfset® Fitness and Yoga. Other classes offered include Lebert Training Systems Classes, Piloxing® (Pilates & Boxing), POUND® (drum inspired cardio), Zumba, Insanity, Barbell and Tabata Bootcamp.

Spivi® is a 3D virtual indoor cycling race simulator. Riders can create their own profile in Spivi and receive a detailed performance analysis after each class, using information from the bike computers and heart rate monitors. SURFSET® brings one of the world’s most athletic and fun sports to the group fitness studio for a one-of-a-kind workout, even with no ocean in sight. The program combines rotational core training with isometric movements to build a long lean torso, and elevates the heart rate to torch fat

Guests at The Firm Cardio Studio enjoy a workout in the Spivi virtual reality indoor cycling class.

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with Wave Runners, Shark Kicks, Duck Dives and of course, the signature surf move: the Pop-up.

“While working as an instructor and Personal Trainer at local big box gyms for a number of years, I realize that their only goal was to sell memberships,” said company president Gretchen Davis. “I want to take the focus off of selling memberships and place it on helping people reach their fitness goals.”

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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Dr. Joan Bergstrom, founder of Women’s Health Services

Women helping other women

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omen’s Health Services, started by Dr. Joan Bergstrom three decades ago, is now five female doctors strong, focusing on women patients in all aspects of their lives, from puberty to pre-conception, pregnancy and all the way through menopause. So when Dr. Bergstrom says the practice provides care as only women can, she knows of what she speaks.

“I started the practice in 1986, after completing my Ob-Gyn residency in Kansas City,” Dr. Bergstrom said. “Although both my husband and I grew up in the Midwest, we wanted to relocate to a new area to start practice. John had attended TCU, and when we came to the area to look at opportunities, I fell in love with Arlington. I have always felt that it was one of the best decisions of my life.”

Dr. Bergstrom was a solo practitioner for six years. She then limited her practice to gynecology-only for a few years while her children were young.

During this time she served on the Board of the Arlington Independent School District. She then returned to full Ob-Gyn practice.

Dr. Dawnette Peppler joined Women’s Health Services in 2000. Dr. Angela Watson came aboard in 2007. Dr. Kiran Nangrani, (an Ar-

lington native) joined the staff in 2011, and Dr. Sheri Puffer became part of the group in 2012. Women’s Health Services offers the full range of obstetrical and gynecological services. All the doctors are board certified.

Dr Bergstrom has extensive training in vaginal surgical techniques, including vaginal hysterectomies, bladder suspensions, and most pelvic prolapsPhoto: Southern Flair Photography es. Dr. Peppler specializes in high-risk obstetrics and performs sonograms for obstetrical patients. Dr. Watson has expertise in laparoscopic and robotic surgery.

The practice performs several in-office procedures, including Essure procedures for permanent sterilization, Novasure ablations for heavy periods, and the Nexplanon procedure, a form of implantable birth control.

Dr. Bergstrom said the doctors at Women’s Health Services strive to develop close relationships with their patients in order to individualize the treatment plans to fit each situation.

“We use Athenahealth as our electronic health record, which allows us to communicate with our patients through a secure e-mail system,” she said. “We offer the patient the option to schedule her appointment online, and we keep slots open daily for patients who need work-in appointments for problems that need more immediate attention.”

Dr. Bergstrom said the group strives to be at the forefront of new technology as long as the outcomes show improvement over standard procedures. “It is interesting to note that the vaginal approach to performing hysterectomy has become recognized as one of the safest, quickest and most cost-effective procedures,” she said. “This is an approach that all the physicians of WHS perform with excellent results.”

After three decades of helping women, Dr. Bergstrom said the most gratifying aspect of her job is still the fact that she gets to provide that very special assistance. “I have the ability to maintain long term relationships with my patients through all the stages of life,” she said. “I enjoy going to work every day to see my patients, both new and established.”

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Orthodontics

A family practice in every sense

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rs Alexander Orthodontics has long been known as one of Arlington’s more prominent family practices – emphasis on the family. Moody, the Alexander currently at the forefront of the business, is a second-generation orthodontist. His father Wick started the practice in 1964. Moody’s 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 a little over a decade ago.

Now a new extended family member is joining the fold: Dr. Taylor Collazo, who earned his degree at the University of Tennessee

Dental School in Memphis – where he was valedictorian.

Drs Alexander Orthodontics doesn’t limit the term “family friendly” to the staff, however. From day one, the practice has focused on 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 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.”

Each morning, Moody, Dr. Collazo and the staff meet as a team to discuss the patients who will be coming to see them that day.

“We understand that the orthodontic journey is so much more than just straightening teeth,” Moody said. “We count it a privilege to get to know our patients and their families and strive to be the best part of our patients’ day.”

To that end, the practice uses cutting edge technology, such as the practice’s digital introral scanner, to make the visit more comfortable. The scanner replaces the uncomfortable process of making impressions. “Instead of impressions, we will be able to use a five-minute scan to get an incredibly accurate digital model of patients’ teeth and bite,” he said. “This improved technique will allow us to be more accurate with our diagnosis and treatment options.”

For more than half a decade, Drs Alexander has also diagnosed and treated patients a world away. Moody and his wife Emily have three adopted children from Ethiopia, and in 2010 he created “EthiopiaSmile,” a group that ventures to that country to provide dental care. “Serving in Ethiopia has been transformative for my family and for my practice.” Moody said. Annually, his team treats well over 1,000 patients during its week there.

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Audiology

Photo courtesy of Audiology Experts

Hearing solutions and much more

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ince its inception in 2008, Audiology Experts has steadily grown to become one of the premier offices for hearing healthcare in Arlington. Founders Dr. Kristin Robbins and Dr. Lisa Fell were friends and fellow audiology students at Texas Tech University who started working together in 2000 in a medical ENT clinic prior to opening Audiology Experts.

Their shared audiology experience, strong teamwork skills and passion for patients have helped them craft an ideal resource for patients seeking diagnostic, rehabilitative and other services associated with hearing, tinnitus management and related audiological fields.

Dr. Fell said the practice continues to grow for a number of reasons. “Patients love the family feel at our practice – our annual Christmas card has a picture of Dr. Robbins and I and our families,” she said. “People repeatedly comment on wanting to know what the kids are up to lately. We have a relationship with the people we serve, and it is wonderful. They like that we take the time to listen

and find solutions. An audiologist can’t help by just selling you a pair of hearing aids; she has to listen to know what the real concerns are.”

Unlike some of the many franchises and corporate-owned hearing aid stores and retail shops on every corner, Dr. Robbins and Dr. Fell privately own Audiology Experts.

Being independent and not tied to any hearing aid manufacturer allows these audiologists to do what is best for the Dr. Kristin Robbins and Dr. Lisa Fell patient, with no strings attached.

“Choosing the right instrument for a patient is a process that is not taken lightly,” Dr. Fell said. “We understand that these devices are the solution for now and will be with this patient for years to follow.”

Medical health care providers tend to work in busy clinics that have an exam room, waiting room and checkout counter. There is a common expectation for that kind of medical health care. Hearing healthcare providers, on the other hand, can be found in many different settings, making it more of a challenge to determine where to go for such services. Hearing health care providers may work in small private practices, busy ENT clinics, in “boxes” near the checkout line at Sam’s or Costco, and even in small offices that used to be a supply closet in the corner of Walgreen’s. It is no surprise that people in need of hearing care delay getting it sometimes.

“I do not envy the person that has to sort through all the hearing aid junk mail, infomercials and newspaper advertisements that highlight a tiny, cheap device as the solution,” Dr. Fell said. “That kind of advertising does not emphasize the value of having a hearing professional alongside you in this journey toward better hearing and easier communication.”

At Audiology Experts, patients learn on their first visit how they can manage their hearing, communication, and expectations, based on the skills of the audiologist and available hearing instrument technology. It is hard to shop around for that information. By consistently providing the very best care and expertise possible, Drs. Robbins and Fell have succeeded in making Audiology Experts a first and last stop for many people with hearing loss.

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Fertility

IVFMD founder Dr. Sy Q Le

Providing fertility solutions daily

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VFMD offers comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for male and female infertility, from the basic to the most advanced. But that’s just part of the good news for people hoping to start or grow a family. Dr. Sy Q Le, founder of the practice that started in 1997 and opened in Arlington in 2005, said he and his staff also strive to provide the best treatment in the most affordable manner.

“We are well known as a center where patients find affordable treatment,” Dr. Le said. “We are sensitive to the high cost of treatment and always strive to practice in a most cost-effective manner. We are also known for flexible and innovative treatment protocols to fit individual patients. Every patient has unique characteristics that we take into account in designing the treatment approaches to optimize the outcome and keep the cost affordable.”

Patients consistently praise Dr. Le and his staff staff for being thoughtful, compassionate, encouraging and experts in their field. Quite often, those patients share the enthusiasm over the results of their IVFMD experience with friends addressing fertility issues.

Dr. Le has been in practice for 20 years and is board certified in the subspecialty of reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He graduated from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, did OBGYN residency at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and his fellowship at UT Southwest Medical Center.

That collective experience has helped him become one of the naPhoto: Bruce Maxwell tion’s foremost experts on fertility treatment – and made IVFMD a premier resource for people searching for fertility solutions, as noted by its designation as a Center of Excellence for Infertility by United Health Care and Aetna.

Dr. Le said patients can expect a thorough and compassionate experience at IVFMD. “For the male partner, besides the usual semen analysis, we also have a special test to check for sperm DNA fragmentation,” he said. “For the female partner we provide testing for conditions that can affect ovulation and cause repeated miscarriages.

We recommend treatment based on test results and always aim to be as cost-effective as possible for our patients. We are flexible and innovative in our treatment approaches, especially for women with low egg reserve. Believing that every woman deserves the happiness of being a mom, we also help single women and female couples.”

Dr. Le said IVFMD uses the most up-to-date technologies, such as IVF with pre-implantation genetic screening to optimize the chance of a healthy child, gender balancing, embryo adoption, and egg freezing for women who desire to preserve their fertility.

Dr Le maintains a busy schedule and plans to add new physicians next year. The new doctors will also share his philosophy and passion for helping those who want to start or expand their families in a comprehensive, affordable manner.

“I love my job,” he said. “Helping God’s miracles to come into this world and bringing happiness to our patients are true privileges, and I’m thankful every day for the opportunity.”

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Primary Care

She is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and has memberships in the Texas Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Dr. Chamberlain is also board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, as well as board certified in Sports Medicine. Her special interests include non-surgical sports injuries, concussion management, as well as sports injury-related ultraDr. Signe O’Neale and Dr. Rachel sounds. Her memberships include Chamberlain of Arlington Physicians Network the Texas Academy of Family PhyPhoto courtesy of Arlington Physicians Network sicians, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine.

Dr. O’Neale said Arlington Physicians Network welcomes patients seeking family medicine services. “We know how to care for your whole family,” she said.

Additionally, the practice specializes in youth and adult preventative medicine, chronic disease management, women’s services and illness.

“We treat a variety of symptoms in school-age children and adults,” Dr. O’Neale said. “Those include aches and pains with or without a fever, breathing issues and related conditions or illnesses, rlington Physicians Network (APN) is a comprehensive pricolds and other viruses, earache, fever, flu-like symptoms, rashes mary care service created to meet patients’ everyday and and other skin issues and sore throat. And we can test for influenza, immediate care needs. Whether you’re fighting the common mono, urinary tract infections, strep throat and pneumonia.” cold or in need of an annual physical, the physicians at Ar Because of Dr. Chamberlain’s background, the practice is one of lington Physicians Network are dedicated to providing high-quality the area’s premier destinations for sports medicine solutions. “Our prevention, assessment and treatment of illness. team is dedicated to addressing and treating all sports-related inju Arlington Physicians Network blends multiple aspects of the ries, including concussions,” she said. “We are always available to healthcare process by delivering comprehensive care in one locaperform sports physicals.” tion. Plus, if you need to see a doctor now, APN has same-day ap Another specialty area is patient optimization, particularly relatpointments available. ed to issues of weight management, smoking cessation, diabetes Dr. Signe O’Neale and Dr. Rachel Chamberlain are the principal and hypertension control. Whenever needed, the staff at APN utilizcare providers at the practice. Dr. O’Neale has extensive experience es cutting-edge medical technology, such as in-office point-of-care in urgent care and minor emergency care and is dedicated to womlabs, musculoskeletal ultrasound and on-site X-ray. en’s health, hypertension care, and diabetic management.

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Plastic Surgery

Dr. David Rasmussen directs the Arlington Cosmetic Surgery Center.

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Meet Dr. David Rasmussen

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r. David Rasmussen is an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon who has provided cosmetic surgery to many satisfied patients throughout the Metroplex for over 20 years. As a specialist in cosmetic surgery he is certified

by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of both The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

These excellent credentials combined with his experience give him a keen eye for details and mastery of the latest proven techniques.

Dr. Rasmussen’s ability to listen carefully to his patients and understand their desires allows him to develop a precise surgical or non-surgical treatment plan that will safely meet their expectations.

The surgical procedures he performs include breast enlargement, breast lift, breast reduction, tummy tuck, liposculpture, mommy makeover, facelift, eyelid lift, and rhinoplasty.

All surgery, facial treatments and injections are done in his nationally certified and AAAASF accredited cosmetic surgery center, which is located in the east wing of his office building.

Every procedure is done safely, with complete privacy and comfort in mind, allowing a rapid return to work. We also specialize in the latest facial fillers and neurotoxins such as Botox and Dysport.

Dr. Rasmussen says, “The changes we can achieve with the latest revolutionary cosmetic surgery and injection techniques are truly astounding.”

Because of Dr. Rasmussen’s skill, knowledge and technical experience in breast surgeries, he is one of the few select surgeons in the Dallas-Fort Worth area who can provide his patients with the IDEAL IMPLANT. The IDEAL IMPLANT is a structured breast implant which results in a natural feel. If you are considering breast enlargement, you owe it to yourself to see Dr. Rasmussen. As one of my patients said, “They are the size I wanted and feel so natural with no worries!” Come see, feel and compare saline, silicone gel and The IDEAL IMPLANT ... YOU decide.

Call Dr. Rasmussen’s office today.

Arlington Cosmetic Surgery Center • 1017 W. Randol Mill Road • (817) 469-1163 • arlingtoncosmeticsurgery.com arlingtontoday.com • February 2016 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Physical Therapy

Hunter Professional Therapy offers personalized treatment programs for all its patients.

Pediatric Dentistry

Drs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates believe a trip to the dentist should be fun.

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Physical Therapy will Where dental visits help you get better faster are actually fun

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unter Professional Therapy (HPT) was developed in 2005 and focuses on maintaining the highest levels of professionalism, ethics and compassion while providing personalized services to a diverse population of patients. Practice founder Dr. T. Hunter said HPT has an excellent team of highly qualified doctors of Physical Therapy and Physical Therapist Assistants who have provided Physical Therapy services over a decade to patients of all ages and diagnoses.

“The practice overflows with skills, wisdom and experience,” Dr. Hunter said. “Each therapist receives ongoing hands-on continuing education.”

At Hunter Professional Therapy, each Physical Therapy patient is given customized, one-on-one treatment every visit, and patients receive a personalized exercise program that they complete in the comfort of their homes on the days they do not have treatment.

The practice uses the latest non-invasive Laser Treatment Therapy, which assists patients with all types of pain. All insurances are accepted.

Dr. Hunter said several things make her practice special, in addition to the customized treatment. There is never double booking or wait times, she said. Also, patients can know that each therapist has experience of practicing 15 years or greater.

“If I can help one person to live better, work comfortably, have less pain, play harder and return to enjoying life ... then I have succeeded! That is gratifying!” she said.

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undentist.com, the website adopted by the practice, Drs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates, is an accurate description of the presentation at three Arlington locations and one in Mansfield. Since 1981, Dr. James E. Hyde, Dr. Charles W. Miller and the now-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.

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

Drs. Hyde, Bailey, Miller & Associates 3101 S. Center St. • (817) 466-7057 • fundentist.com

Chiropractic

Dr. Kathi Perry of Health by Hands Wellness Center

techniques, while most chiropractors only know one or two well enough to practice.

Dr. Kathi’s expertise, knowledge and the fact that she is one of only a few Sacro Occipital Technique (SOT) practitioners in the Southwest brings patients from across the country, including even Hawaii.

The BStrong4Life System is the only program that provides the perfect solution for Sports Training and Conditioning while also providing a Bone Health Resource. The BStrong4Life® System is designed to improve your balance, coordination, and stability regardless of your age or conditioning level.

Even used just once a week, it strengthens your muscles, bones, and spine, which helps you feel younger, healthier and happier then you have before! Go to hbhchiro.com/ hank to learn more.

Dr. Kathi has successfully been on the “healing teams” to treat and improve the quality of life for many autistic, special Photo courtesy of Health by Hands Wellness Center needs, and ADD/ADHD patients.

Dr. Kathi also treats a lot of pregnant mothers during their pregnancies to alleviate back pain and all the associated issues that a pregnant woman experiences. A mom herself, she understands how a soon-to-be mom and her newborn can benefit from chiropractic care during pregnancy and after birth.

Dr. Kathi’s patients tell it all: From a patient in Oklahoma: “Dr. Kathi is one of the most gifted doctors in our country today! … What a blessing she is to so many … a true Difference-Maker!”

From a Mom of two Teenagers: “I had searched for years to find Are you tired of being in pain? Have you given up hope on ever an integrative health professional who would customize health care for getting healthy again? Then the following paragraphs may just each member of my family … If you want a “quick fix” to make you feel change your life forever. better (temporarily), Dr. K is not it. If you want to invest in being better When you visit Health by Hands Wellness Center, you’ll hear for life she is IT. No one in my family of four takes any daily prescriptive, the words “One Stop Body Shop” ... And “Beyond Chiropractic” … after a year in Dr. K’s care! My search is over, Dr. Kathi and her staff – However, this isn’t a car repair shop! my treasure!”

It’s a repair shop for “whole body healing” focused on patients reach If you would like to see more results of the life-changing effects of ing optimum health and a living a happy, healthy life.

Dr. Kathi and Health by Hands Wellness, visit HBHChiro.com/heal. As Health by Hands Wellness Center was founded by Dr. Kathi Perry, a bonus JUST for readers of Arlington Today, you will get Dr. Kathi’s D.C., F.I.A.M.A. in 1995. A graduate of Parker College of Chiropractic, report, “Sitting Equals Smoking: the Next Great Health Hazard” free Dr. Kathi has dedicated herself to providing a whole body solution for (for a limited time). Just go to HBHChiro.com/heal to secure your free her patients. As a result, today Dr. Kathi is proficient in over 40 different copy now.

A repair shop for the whole body

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Internal Medicine

Theresa Stretch, M.D., is the founder of Pleasant Ridge Internal Medicine.

vision during my residency in Dallas. In my last year of residency I purchased property in Arlington and designed and built the practice. PRIM opened its doors in Arlington in January 2011 as a privately owned and operated adult medicine clinic.”

Initially a one-physician practice, PRIM has grown to include two physicians, three nurse practitioners, one women’s health midwife provider and many patrons of the community.

The practice offers services in internal medicine, family medicine and women’s health. These services include primary care and prevention, diagnosis and management of chronic medical conditions, treatment of acute illnesses, personalized health services, and minor procedures.

Primary care and prevention includes annual physicals, well-women visits, well-men visits, immunizations, and screenings for cancers, heart disease, diabetes, and nuPhoto: Southern Flair Photography merous other adult diseases. Diagnosis and management of chronic medical conditions includes diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, kidney disease, thyroid disease, neuropathy, osteoporosis, allergies, asthma, and essentially any chronic condition that may affect adults.

“This care is provided in collaboration with area specialists when indicated, and our office is fully equipped with EKG, Holter monitor, spirometry and in-house lab,” Dr. Stretch said. “We are also able to diagnose and treat acute illnesses like the flu, urinary tract infections, stomach ailments, bronchitis, strep throat and, again, virtually any acute illness that may be contracted by adults.”

PRIM also offers personalized health services addressing assisleasant Ridge Internal Medicine (PRIM) practices evitance with weight management and optimization of hormones and dence-based medicine, providing primary care for adult paimmunity. Minor procedures include insertion of hormone pellets, tients ages 17 and older. Founded by Dr. Theresa Stretch removal of skin tags and benign skin lesions, incision and drainage in 2011, PRIM relies on the most recent medical studies to of abscesses, ear irrigations for wax removal, and injections of large guide decisions in diagnosis and management. joints for arthritic and inflammatory pain.

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A true care provider How Janice Osborne brings smiles – and hope – to her ‘extended family’ at Cook Children’s Medical Center • By Bill Lace

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know she can put old storybooks and outgrown toys to good use.

The knickknacks are there to lighten the mood of Janice Osborne is a bubble blower extraordinaire as a patients and parents, but the most effective smile volunteer at Cook Children’s magnet, co-workers agree, is Osborne herself. Her suHospital. pervisor, Child Life Specialist Kate Murphy, calls her “very warm, charismatic and a genuine ray of energy,” adding that she “glows with positivity.” rom the moment she enters the Hematology/Oncology Fellow volunteer Leslie Enlow agrees. “I’ve been here a long time Clinic at Cook Children’s Medical Center, Arlington’s Janand worked with a lot of people,” she said, “but I’ve never seen anyice Osborne is bubbly – in more ways than one.

Figuratively, there’s that effervescent personality, sunny one like Janice. She’s so good at getting the children to react to her.”

Osborne is one of about 1,100 people who volunteer each year smile and a contagiously positive outlook anchored firmly in faith. at Cook Children’s, putting in more than 100,000 hours. “They Literally, there are ... well ... bubbles – cascades of shiny soap bubbles greeting the young patients as they arrive for chemotherapy provide comfort, emotional support, companionship,” said Marie Howell, volunteer services manager, but need to be able “to cope treatments. Their fascination transcends gender and generation. An with the harsh realities of a pediatric medical setting.” infant’s mouth and nose are covered by a surgical mask, but her eyes widen in wonder as she reaches out. A 13-year-old boy reacts Most patients get well and go home, she added, “but when a death occurs, it is always hard and never gets easier, nor should it.” differently, seeing how many bubbles he can karate-chop to oblivi on before they hit the floor.

“My job is to be their friend,” Osborne said. “I’m their buddy.

NOT EVERY VOLUNTEER DUTY is life and death. There are more than 150 placements, and there are opportunities for kids as They treat me like one of them. I sing corny songs. I played Frosty young as 10. More information on the program and a volunteer apthe Snowman over Christmas, and we made jingle bell bracelets. I like to make them feel real special, because they are. I don’t notice plication is found at cookchildrens.org/Giving/Volunteer/Pages/ default.aspx. that some are bald and have no eyebrows.”

Osborne said her work is highly rewarding, but can be physical Bubbles are not the only tool she brings. There are things to color ly taxing – “not so easy to get up and down as it once was” – and on, things to color with, glitter to enhance the artwork, cards for emotionally stressful. She needs inner strength prior to each shift a game of Go Fish and – with parental permission – heart-shaped and knows where to seek it. “I pray before I get there,” she said. lollipops and chocolate mint chewing gum.

“I’m always praying on the way in, saying, ‘Don’t let me waste Not only does Osborne replenish her supply at craft stores – her your time, Lord.’ But as soon as I get there, I have never, ever been house has become a drop-off point for friends and neighbors who

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more. She wound up a junior volunteer at Cook Children’s and one disappointed in the way things go. When I’m there, I’m fine, but I day asked her mother, “If I’m doing this, why aren’t you?” can say that I’ve cried on the way home because you end up loving Good question, Janice thought, and shortly thereafter began in these kids.” the H/O clinic. She enjoyed the work, but had to give it up after a If it’s her nature to be nice to people, it’s also a result of nurture. few months when her father was diagnosed with terminal cancer.

She grew up Janice McClellan, living with parents and four siblings Ironically, it was another diagnosis – that of Walt’s Parkinson’s on Norwood Lane. To lessen the inevitable squabbling, “my mom disease about six years ago – that got her back. He continued to and dad kind of encouraged us to get along as well as well as we work, but she grew restless. “I felt like I had to get out of the house could. My dad was really huge on always being nice, nice, nice.” and do something productive,” she said.

She attended Ousley Junior High when it was still on the cor “Something” turned out to be a return to the clinic. She walked ner of Cooper and Abram and moved on to Arlington High, where into the large waiting room and knew she’d found her calling. she met future husband Walter Osborne. Janice and Walt were the “There were tricycles, Hot Wheels cars, Barbie dolls, coloring couple of the Class of ’65. She was homecoming queen; he, a star books,” she said. It was OK, she was told, to get down on the floor football player. She was named Miss AHS, and he was Mr. AHS. and play with the young patients. “I kind of treated them like my Walt went to Rice University on a football scholarship, but injugrandchildren. It was like I belonged there.” ries caused him to give up football, and he returned to Arlington

and UTA. After three semesters of college, Janice became a flight WALT’S ILLNESS HAS given Janice fresh insight into her paattendant for Braniff but was airborne only one year. When Walt tients’ experiences. “They had a normal life, and then one day get proposed and they were married, Janice was grounded by the polithat diagnosis,” she said. “I think that’s what gets me the most.” cy that banned married women from flying.

Janice wasn’t a cheerleader in high school, but now has “learned Walt used a degree in physics to land a job doing radiation reto be a one on both ends – with him (Walt) and the kids. There’s a search, and the family settled into routine until a co-worker asked verse in the Bible – Luke 18:1 – that says to pray and don’t give up. if he’d ever thought about being a doctor. He hadn’t, but the idea God gave me that verse, and I feel that’s what I need to do.” took root. He took some pre-med courses in the evenings, and even She prays for her young friends at the clinic, but not to them. “I tually he, Janice and son Andy relocated to Galveston and medical school. Money was tight, and Janice chipped in by doing some modeling for a small advertising agency. That lasted until Walt’s final year when daughter Erin was born.

THE OSBORNES eventually made their way back to Arlington. Walt began his career as an emergency room physician, and Janice put her modeling experience to work, teaching at BaudPhotos courtesy of Janice Osborne er Fashion College, eventually becoming Modeling Department chair.

Their volunteering began when their children were in school. Already active at Pantego Bible Church, they worked in the youth ministry, driving groups to Tuesday morning prayer breakfasts at Grandy’s and then on to school.

Eventually, Janice decided that the kids Photo: Bruce Maxwell should experience the rewards of volunteering.

Janice Osborne’s warm and nurturing countenance helps her bond with the patients she visits on a regular Andy needed some persuading. She signed basis. A couple of the children shared their thanks through the artwork shown here. him up, despite protestations, to work at Youth Against Dystrophy camp. “He really didn’t have to be very careful because some are not Christian,” she said, want to go at all,” she said, “but when I went to pick him up af“and I’m fine with that.” terward, he got off the bus carrying a child and putting him in a Now in her sixth year as a volunteer, she has no timetable, takwheelchair. When he got in the car he said, ‘That’s the best thing ing things a day or week at a time. “If I weren’t there, I know God that ever happened to me.’” would send someone else,” she said. “They really don’t need me, Erin and Janice, meanwhile, had worked occasionally at the Ronbut I sort of need them.” ald McDonald House in Fort Worth, but Erin wanted something arlingtontoday.com • February 2016 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Inspiration

Natural therapy While recovering from surgery to remove a brain tumor, Arno Knapen found solace – and a new hobby – among the natural wonders at River Legacy Parks

Arno Knapen turned to River Legacy Parks – and to photography – to recover from brain surgery.

Here are some samples of his stellar work.

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rno Knapen clearly has a gift, but that’s just part of his story – the part depicted in the photos here and on his web portfolio (portfolio.knapen.com). Trust us: if you enjoy nature photography, you will want to visit Knapen’s contribution to the genre. Where most of us glance, he peers. Where we appreciate, he revels – and then he takes a picture that lets us share in the revelry.

That wasn’t always the case. In fact, his gift might not have come to be, were it not for The Gift that preceded it. Here’s the other part of his story ...

In 2008, Knapen, an airline pilot, stepped off a plane following a flight and felt “a little dizzy.”

That’s his description. Medical tests that followed and the MRI results that were part of the examination revealed something considerably more dire: He had a hemangioblastoma, a benign but potentially deadly tumor in his cerebellum that required immediate surgery. Immediate surgery was followed by a lengthy recovery. “A lengthy recovery left me with a lot of time on my hands,” Knapen said. “So I went to River Legacy Park a lot.”

As he sat watching nature run its course – for hours at a time – he marveled at what he was seeing and wondered if he might be able to capture the flora and fauna adventures through pictures. He had dabbled in the hobby as a youth, so he invested “quite a lot of money” in camera equipment, enrolled in a continuing education photo class at the University of Texas Arlington and continued to frequent River Legacy – with two purposes in mind. “It was instrumental in helping me recover Arno Knapen from my surgery,” he said. “But then I just wanted to take some pictures and see how they turned out.”

The recovery part was the challenge. Knapen said that, following surgery, he often found himself confused and frustrated. Once, in the office supply section of a store, he looked at a paper clip and couldn’t come up with the word for it. Another time, during a visit to a hardware store, he sat in the parking lot and realized he had no idea how to get home. “It was really scary,” Knapen said. “I really didn’t know what was going to happen to me.”

Eventually, the park visits helped him discover the answer. Mother Nature and his “macro” photography helped him hone his mind and motor skills. His pictures so impressed members of the River Legacy Foundation that they decided to use them in the organization’s annual fundraising campaign.

Over time, his mind and body recovered, and he was cleared to fly again in 2010, when he returned to the cockpit and guided a jet to Tulsa, Okla. “I looked down and said, ‘it’s so beautiful,’” he recalled. “I’m not sure I ever said that about Tulsa before. But after what I went through, it truly was beautiful.” If anyone would know, it would be Arno Knapen.

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Mansfield Cares’ Charity Ball raises funds that help people and agencies in the community. Here board members and volunteers construct a community garden made possible by money raised at last year’s ball.

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Mansfield Cares Charity Ball will be held Feb. 27

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he 17th Annual Mansfield Cares Charity Ball will be held at 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at Walnut Creek Country Club. This year’s theme is the Black & White Ball, and event organizers are hoping to raise $150,000 to fund current services and provide assistance for new worthy opportunities in the Mansfield community.

Co-chairs for the event are Cindi Walker and Christy Silvas.

Mansfield Cares provides financial support to people or agencies when needs arise and are not being met. Organization President Lisa Stewart said the event is Mansfield Care’s primary fundraiser and that it puts the organization in position to assist the community in a variety of ways.

“It may be providing medical or dental services through our Caring Place (no-cost clinic),” she said. “It could be providing utilities in the winter cold or the summer heat to the elderly. Sometimes it’s children being fed when they would otherwise go without.”

The ball will feature a live and silent auction, dinner, dancing to the music of the King David Band, valet parking and a cash bar.

Stewart said the ball, which this year celebrates 17-plus years of service

by Mansfield Cares, has become a noteworthy way to support noteworthy causes. “There is an amazing spirit of generosity among the individuals and businesses who attend our event each year,” she said. “People come out not only to enjoy a fabulous evening with 350 of their friends and neighbors, but to open their hearts to those desperately in need.”

Mansfield Cares began in 1998 when 11 residents of Mansfield saw a need in their community and decided to take action. Over the past 17-plus years, the organization has grown, as has its benevolent programs, which include The Caring Place, where almost 200 individuals receive medical, dental or vision services at or through the clinic each month. Another program, Harvesting International Ministries (HIM), is a food bank that serves more than 80 families each month, with an average of three per household, by providing nutritional canned, dry and dairy goods.

Mansfield Cares also provides approximately $20,000 in financial assistance to the 10 food pantries in the MISD area and provides scholarships to three deserving children per high school each year. Last year, it gave 15 students $500, $1,000, or $1,500 toward their education.

Individual tickets are available for $125 ($150 at the door) on the Mansfield Cares website, mansfieldcares.org. Table sponsorships and other donation opportunities are available, as well.

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The living area at Rich and Vanessa Lowe’s is perfect for entertaining, which was a prerequisite when the Lowes purchased the home in 1982.

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Rich and Vanessa Lowe’s home is a diverse mix of practical, elegant comfort and free-wheeling fun ich and Vanessa Lowe’s Southwest Arlington dwelling – still their dream home, some 14 years after they purchased it – is the very definition of eclectic. The view from the street reveals an elegant and conventional 21st-century structure anchoring a five-acre lot nestled in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood.

Once you step inside, though, you enter a new realm, one marked by the keen, artistic talents of an interior designer who masterfully mixes, as Vanessa – that very designer – calls it, “mid-century modern, vintage flea market finds and modern furnishings.”

In other words, it’s perfectly Rich and Vanessa. The former has been a corporate and securities lawyer for more than 30 years and a

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partner in the law firm Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff and Miller, LLP for more than 17 years.

Vanessa has designed showrooms across the country for the past seven years, including the Dallas World Trade Center, AmericasMart in Atlanta, the World Market Center in Las Vegas and the International Home Furnishings Center in High Point, N.C. Collectively, they’ve fused their tastes to create a home like no other – and one to which friends and family frequently pay both visits and homage.

“The house was built in 1982,” Vanessa said. “We were contemplating building a house but saw this one, and it was love at first sight. It is located in a quiet neighborhood on five wooded acres

“THE EXTERIOR is very traditional, but the interior is quite a different story ...

The interior is very eclectic and consists of an aesthetic mixture of mid-century modern, vintage flea market finds and The Lowe home rests on five wooded acres in a quiet Southwest Arlington neighborhood.

modern furnishings.”

Like the house in general, the bedroom above and this sitting room are cozy and lively at the same time.

Like the rest of the interior, this dining area features many of Vanessa’s personal design ideas – which is appropriate, given that she is an interior designer.

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A second dining area – with a picturesque view of the yard

Even the study has plenty of design elements to study.

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that include a barn, a pond and a tree house, along with a fire pit that has hosted many bonfires. We love how peaceful the neighborhood is, especially our own yard. It feels like we are in the country, when, in fact, we are five minutes from the mall, which is a prerequisite for me.”

While the exterior is very traditional, the interior – Vanessa’s domain – is quite a different story.

“The floor plan is perfect for entertaining, especially the kitchen and family room area,” she said. “The interior is very eclectic and consists of an aesthetic mixture of [design styles].

I am very hands-on and have done most of the interior painting myself, along with making custom drapery.”

Vanessa said the house ideally suits both of their desires for a home – that is, when they stay at home. In addition to Rich’s law career, he has also served in various non-profit board positions for the past 20 years, including Big Brothers Big Sisters, Camp Thurman and The Oakridge School.

Vanessa, meanwhile, has been involved at The Oakridge School and is currently chairman of decorations for the school’s Super Supper and Auction event, set for Feb. 27 at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel Fort Worth.

Rich and Vanessa have two children – Jordan, a senior at Texas Wesleyan University, and Maddie, a senior at The Oakridge School – so they also have enjoyed the adventures an active family tend to render.

This scene perfectly illustrates With the busy careers, the community involvement the eclectic mix of the home’s and the parental responsibilities assuming much of design elements. the Lowes’ time, their home becomes even more important – if just to offer a comfortable place to retreat.

Even so, respite is sometimes short-lived, as the Lowes love to use their house as a place to entertain. “We have hosted many parties over the years,“ Vanessa said. Those include an annual New Year’s Eve Party, an annual Christmas Caroling Party that features a family party bus – “completely renovated by us” – and backyard barbecues at the pool house that has been converted into a retro tiki lounge.

“The formal living room has a disco ball in place of a chandelier, and the room is easily cleared and turned into a dance floor,” Vanessa said. “One of the highlights of events that have taken place at the house many times is the haunted house that we hold in the barn. It takes months of preparation to set up and rivals any professional haunted house. To sum it up, our house is the best mix of providing a great space for family life, especially for the kids, and also for entertaining friends.”

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Longtime Texas Rangers player Steve Buechele is now the club’s bench coach. While he is thrilled to be in his current capacity, he hopes to some day manage in the major leagues.

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Your Texas Ranger Steve Buechele has been a part of the local sports landscape for most of three decades • By Bill Lace

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hen the Texas Rangers’ new bench coach was introduced at the home opener last April, a torrent of boos rained down.

The man in question just grinned – and then laughed. Heck, this was just like old times.

Steve Buechele – “Boo” – was back.

“That was pretty special for me,” he said. “Not only to have played for the Rangers, but to work my way back to be part of the big league staff.

It was a super special deal.”

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White Sox three years earlier after high school, but he had committed to college before a deal could be reached.

He never regretted his choice: “I think being able to go to Stanford, making friends and relationships and playing baseball there ... I have absolutely no regrets at all.”

Although Texas had never made the playoffs at the time Buechele joined the organization, he thinks he landed in a great spot. The farm system was so bad then, he said, that he was assigned to Class AA Tulsa and never had to spend time in the low minor leagues. He played six seasons with Tulsa and Class AAA Oklahoma City before being called up to the Rangers on July 19, 1985.

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“I HAD A CHANCE growing up in Southern California to watch Nolan Ryan play. And, lo and behold, who would ever have thought that I’d be playing behind him in two of his no-hitters, the 5,000th strikeout, the 300th win? That’s what stands out.”

There was some concern as to how the Texas fans would welcome this rookie taking the place of the much-beloved Buddy Bell, who had been traded to Cincinnati. It was, said longtime Star-Telegram writer Jim Reeves, “an unenviable task. But Boo stepped in without a hitch and became as arguably as popular with the fans as Buddy had been.”

The comparison hadn’t worried Buechele.

“The only thing that crossed my mine was just to go out and be me,” he said. “I couldn’t be Buddy Bell or anyone else. Hopefully, the way I went out and got my uniform dirty and dived around the infield would be good enough, and I think it turned out OK.” The fans fell in love with Buechele. “He was confident without ever being cocky,” said Reeves. “He played the game the way it was meant to be played and with a passion that was easy to see.”

At the same time, Buechele fell in love with Arlington. “It was a great place to play,” he said, “a city right in the middle of Dallas and Fort Worth.

I made Texas my permanent home in 1987, married Nancy in 1989 and it’s been home ever since.”

IT REMAINED home despite a stretch when he was with other teams. He was traded to Pittsburgh in August 1991 and played there and with the Chicago Cubs until released in July 1995. Buechele was quickly picked up by the Rangers, but played only nine games before being released.

He thought seriously about trying to play again the next year, but while the heart said yes, the feet said no. “My Achilles heels, my feet,” he said. “I couldn’t do it. I knew I couldn’t play every day, and I didn’t want to be part of a team where I was just a utility guy.”

He left the game, but took with him some great memories. “I had a chance growing up in Southern California to watch Nolan Ryan play,” he said. “And, lo and behold, who would ever have thought that I’d be playing behind him in two of his no-hitters, the 5,000th strikeout, the 300th win? That’s what stands out.”

Plus, there are the friendships formed over the years – guys like Pudge Rodriguez, Reuben Sierra, Pete O’Brien, Larry Parrish, Charlie Hough.

“Some of those old names,” he said. “That’s what I remember most.”

Being out of baseball gave Buechele a chance to spend more time with his ever-growing family. The oldest child, Garrett, had arrived in 1991 and was followed by another son, Tanner, daughters Jordan and Amber, and finally Shane – the Baby Boo – in 1998. All were standout athletes at Lamar High School, the boys in multiple sports and the girls in volleyball. Garrett played baseball at Oklahoma and for two years in the San Francisco farm system, and Tanner played for Fullerton College.

STEVE WAS HARDLY idle. He made occasional appearances for the Rangers’ public relations department, and he and Nancy were heavily involved in community work throughout Arlington. “I think the biggest project we took on was when we were chairs of the capital fund committee for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Arlington,” he said. “The Boys and Girls Clubs still holds a dear spot in both our hearts.”

Former Star-Telegram columnist Randy Galloway has been a close observer – and fan – of the Buechele family over the years. He talks about them making a contribution to the world. “And by the world I will hone in on the north side of Arlington,” he said. “The Boos care. They could have moved to Southlake long ago. They could have sent their kids to Steve Buechele instructs Rangers third baseman the high-dollar private schools, Joey Gallo prior to a game but each and every one of the last summer. young Boos, and I’ve watched them all grow up, stayed right there on the north side.”

Photo: dallasnews.com There was never a thought of moving, Buechele said. “We just loved Arlington. We loved the people, the city and the area. Arlington was home. That’s where we were going to be.”

The Buechele nest emptied in January when Steve and Nancy drove Shane, a December Lamar graduate, to Austin to enroll at Texas. He had committed to play quarterback for the Longhorns, and his OU siblings seemed to take the defection in stride. Sister Jordan tweeted, “CAN’T BELIEVE I AM SAYING THIS ... HOOK EM’ HORNS!” Steve said things would be different after his youngest child left, but Nancy looked on the practical side. “That last morning when she woke arlingtontoday.com • February 2016 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Once a Ranger, always a Ranger Here is how Steve Buechele looked then and how he looks now over a career with the local club that has evolved over the past 31 years.

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Shane up to get him ready, she said, ‘That’s the last time I’m going to have to wake up anybody and take them to school,’” he said.

STEVE EASED BACK into baseball in 2008, doing pre- and postgame duty for the Rangers’ broadcasting team, but went all-in in 2009 after a conversation with Nolan Ryan, then the team president.

“He asked if I’d ever considered managing,” Buechele said. “I said no, but the truth was that I’d thought about getting back in the game as a coach or roving instructor. Then he said that he’d like me to manage.

I ran it through the family, everyone was all for it, and I absolutely had a blast doing it.”

He began in Bakersfield, spent four years with Frisco and then one season with Class AAA Round Rock before moving up to be a Rangers coach. He had interviewed for the Texas manager’s job, but said Jeff Banister was the right choice.

“He’s an everyday blue-collar guy. I think we have the same baseball convictions. He’s true to himself, and I think a lot of people think the same of me.”

Rangers General Manager Jon Daniels is one of those people. He went out of his way to say how impressed he was with Buechele’s interview.

So, will we be seeing Boo in a big league manager’s role? The door is open.

“It’s just like being a player,” he said. “You want to reach the big leagues again.”

Meanwhile the two Buecheles remaining in Arlington will continue to be a big part of the community. “I have long admired Mrs. and Mr. Boo (I put momma Boo first, you notice), no matter if it’s at the ballpark or at Al’s Hamburgers, where all the Boo family would gather back in the day,” Galloway said, “First graders to high schoolers ... just damn good people.”

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Classic Cars

Bill and Lynne Downs proudly display their reconstructed 1937 Rolls-Royce Park Ward Wraith Touring Limousine.

A marque icon T known throughout the world Bill and Lynne Downs’ 1937 Rolls-Royce is a rare and valuable testament to automobile making at its finest • By Richard Greene 66

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he company’s website describes the origin of its famous motorcar like this: “With a shared ambition to make the future of motoring extraordinary, the Honourable Charles Rolls and Sir Henry Royce joined forces in 1904 and formed an unlikely partnership – one forged from a shared passion for engineering and a desire to create the Best Car in the World.”

When Bill and Lynne Downs acquired their 1937 Rolls-Royce Park Ward Wraith Touring Limousine in 2004, it was in good enough shape to capture the Al Kroemer Judges Choice Award and a first place class award at the Texas Region Rolls-Royce Owners Club (RROC) meet.

But during the event’s touring phase from Fort Worth to Granbury, with the car traveling at 55 miles per hour, the passenger side “suicide” door flew open, swept back in fury and pretty much destroyed the left side of the car.

“Save the door,” Bill declared from behind the wheel, to which his wife replied, “The door? What about saving me?!”

The next destination for the Rolls was Hand’s Elderly Auto Care shop in Grand Prairie, where Robert Hand set out not only to repair the damage, but ultimately to complete a full ground-up restoration of the magnificent pre-war classic. It would be eight years before all the meticulous work was finished, and the couple

could take it back on the road to show it off in competition with others among the era’s finest vehicles.

In its first year back in the circuit, the car captured two top awards at the Rolls-Royce National Meet and next won the Best in Class Trophy at the annual Concours d’Elegance of Texas.

In 2014, the Downs’ car added another Best in Class award at the 63rd RROC annual competition and went on to pick up two more trophies last year at the organization’s most recent national event.

This Rolls-Royce has won many awards, which should be no surpise given how every inch – from the front of the automobile to the back, throughout the interior and under the hood – features revolutionary engineering and elegant design.

A SPECIAL FEATURE of their Rolls is the Disappearing Division – a window partition that is hidden in the roof until the back seat passenger winds it down to provide some separation and privacy from the car’s chauffeur.

Due to the significant cost of adding this feature to the already very expensive automobile, the company equipped only 28 of the vehicles like the Downs’ car with this rare extra option.

Other models came with various versions of a separating panel, but the kind that disappeared into the roof when not in use consisted of 98 major parts engineered by a mechanical genius.

There are all kinds of other features on these exclusive vehicles, both among its mechanical workings and luxury appointments.

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A classic transformation

It took eight years to turn the 1937 Rolls-Royce Park Ward Wraith Touring Limousine owned by Bill and Lynne Downs from a dust collector into a ribbon collector. The process, orchestrated by Grand Prairie’s Robert Hand, eventually rendered many original tell tale features, such as the Disappearing Division Window (pictured below the garage photo), the historic hood ornament and the many state-of-the-art accessories that make a Rolls-Royce a Rolls-Royce.

would say, notorious of them all. With the development of radiator sculptures for automobiles around 1910, the managing director of Rolls-Royce commissioned sculptor Charles Sykes to create the Spirit of Ecstasy – “a mascot to convey speed with silence, absence of vibration, the mysterious harnessing of great energy and a living organism of superb grace.”

Stories abound of its origins resulting from a secret passion between Baron Montagu, a pioneer of the automobile movement, and his secretary. The original design of the figurine was said to be of her in fluttering robes, having placed one forefinger against her lips to symbolize the secret of their love affair.

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cars, and the newest models include a button on the instrument panel to conceal it inside a closed compartment.

While many would assume one of these classics would be enough for anyone, Bill and Lynne got a little anxious while waiting during those eight years their car was being restored. So, they acquired a 1935 lime green Rolls-Royce and sent it off to another shop in Kansas City.

It is still there being completed. It might take eight years, too, Bill said with a smile. “In the meantime,” he noted, “I’m looking at installing another suspended lift in my garage to make room for it when it does arrive.”

Not surprisingly, Bill said owning an automobile of this ilk is a privilege. “We are owners of these cars for a brief period of time,” he said, “but we are caretakers for posterity.”

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Picture-perfect Moments

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Kelly Curnutt, Mary Tom Curnutt and Melanie McGee at the Women’s Alliance Health & Wellness event.

Carolyn Cox, Kathy LeBlanc and Mary Jean Maloney at the Women’s Alliance event.

Runners take their marks for the Jiggle Butt Run. Amy Wade, Mary Reimschussel and Susan Hughes

Scene Snapshots from the Women’s Alliance Health & Wellness event, the Jiggle Butt Run and the Arlington Parks & Recreation Department holiday event The run featured all manner of colorful participants.

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Here are some of the run’s younger participants.

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Romance and more

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hether you are a couple, a parent or just someone looking for something fun to do with a family member or friend – there are plenty of options to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the area. Here are a few ideas:

Downtown date

Begin your day or cap off a night in downtown Arlington. Over the past several years, new businesses have moved into the area, and the Valentine’s Day holiday gives you a great excuse to go check them out. You can shop in unique stores or relax and get pampered at one of the many spas. Enjoy a meal at a casual restaurant or get dressed up for a more formal dining experience.

It’s easy to park your car and walk around the newly revitalized downtown. downtownarlington.org

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on how to operate these unique machines. Once you feel comfortable, you will be led on a tour around Mark Holtz Lake and the Rangers ballpark. You will continue to ride to Arlington’s version of Stonehenge, better known as Caelum Moor in the Mayor Richard Greene Linear Park, and then glide through Mayor Robert Cluck Park. Safety gear is provided.

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The weather in February tends to be mild, so if the temperature cooperates and you’d like to do something outdoors, you could Valentine’s Day attractions you’ll reserve a tee time to play Footwant to explore • By Toni Randle-Cook Golf. The up-and-coming game is a combination of soccer and golf. Instead of using golf clubs and golf balls, players try to kick a soccer ball into a 21-inch diameter cup in as few kicks as possible. The FootGolf holes are located next to the regular putting greens. FootGolf rules mostly Maverick moves correlate with the rules of golf.

In the sweetest building on the campus of UT Arlington – College The sport was introduced a year and a half ago at Arlington’s Park Center – the UTA men’s and women’s basketball teams have Meadowbrook Park. It costs about the same to play an 18-hole full schedules in February, so you can hoop it up for the holiday. round of FootGolf as it does to play a round of traditional golf.

The Mavericks will be playing against Appalachian State at home You can bring your own soccer ball or rent one, and golf carts on Valentine’s weekend. utamavs.com are available. FootGolf is also offered at Mansfield National Golf Club. arlingtongolf.com/footgolf • mansfield-national.com/foot-golf City by Segway Even if you are a longtime resident of Arlington, you probably have not seen the city – by Segway. This is a fun way to view Masquerade memories some of the local scenery. Head to the Arlington Convention and Sometimes the biggest amount of love comes from the smallest Visitor’s Bureau (1905 E. Randol Mill Road), where you will meet person in your life. Each year, Arlington Parks and Recreation an instructor who will provide you with one-on-one instruction hosts a Daddy Daughter Dance. The 2016 theme is a Masquerade.

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You can register for one of three dances being held on Feb. 12 and 13, at the Bob Duncan Center. The late registration cost is $35 per person and includes a corsage, refreshments, dessert and punch, parting gift for daughters and a memorable photograph.

You also have the option to add a limousine ride, complete with a red carpet pickup and a drive around Vandergriff Park. You must register by Feb. 8. (817) 459-5474

Seeing stars

If you haven’t visited the Planetarium at the University of Texas Arlington, this month would be the time to do it. Using state of the art technology and a 60-foot dome screen, the Planetarium is an immersive space theater facility. And it’s hosting a Couples Only event over the Valentine’s weekend.

“Romancing the Stars” takes a lighthearted look at the night sky and tells many stories of love and devotion that can be found there.

This special show runs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

Tickets are $15 and can be purchased by calling the Planetarium office at (817) 272-1183 or by e-mailing planetarium@uta.edu.

If you can’t make it to the Planetarium over the holiday weekend, you may want to check out the theater’s spring schedule, which runs through May. Featured programs include “Astronaut,” “Cosmic Colors,” “Dark,” “From the Earth to the Universe,” “Spacepark 360: Infinity” and Pink Floyd shows. uta.edu/planetarium

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Twelve-feet-tall, 10,000-pound machines will race into North Texas on Feb. 13. Monster Jam trucks will rip through a custom-designed track of obstacles at AT&T Stadium. Cheer on your favorite drivers as they soar and smash. attstadium.com

VALENTINE’S DAY falls on a Sunday this year, but don’t let that keep you from getting out this holiday. Many adults and kids are off on Monday for President’s Day, so grab a loved one (or several) and do something special. For more on Valentine’s happenings in and around Arlington, be sure to check out our website, arlingtontoday.com. We will post attractions and specials to help you plan the perfect holiday.

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Picture-perfect Moments

Ranger Elvis Andrus shares a ball during the recent Winter Caravan event.

Dick Brink holds a Bankhead Highway sign that was part of the recent celebration of its 100th year in existence.

Ranger Chris Gimenez signs a baseball for a couple of fans.

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Here is the official proclamation honoring the highway for a century of service in the area.

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Dining Guide

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Excellent food and passionate service are trademarks of restaurant506 at The Sanford House.

Chop House Burgers chophouseburgers.com 2230 W. Park Row Drive, Suite A, Pantego (817) 459-3700 Grease Monkey greasemonkeyburgers.com 200 N. Mesquite St. (817) 665-5454

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Tennis Tip

Dr. Jim Loehr’s ‘16-Second Cure’ These four steps will help you play a more effective match • By Julie Fusik

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hy do technically proficient tennis players lose matches to apparently worse players? The biggest reason is loss of oncourt composure when players lose consecutive points, get angry or stop trying. Dr. Jim Loehr’s 16-Second Cure is a time management method that can be implemented between points to help the player stay in the moment and avoid the negativity that can lead to defeat.

The 16-Second Cure is a process that can help a frustrated player conquer those inner demons in the brief time allotted between points when players recover and prepare for the next point. Players can implement the 16-Second Cure with the following steps: 1. Positive response: Immediately after a point, assert positive body language (i.e., head up, shoulders back, fist pump). Turn away from the net and start walking toward (or a few feet beyond) the baseline.

2. Relaxation: Take the pressure off your dominant hand by switching your racquet to your non-dominant hand. Breathe deeply to decrease your heart rate and physically prepare for the next point.

3. Concentration: Think of a plan for the next point. Which tactics will give you the best chance to win the next point? While you are con-

templating, focus your eyes on your racquet strings. The mind tends to wander when the eyes wander. Remember to keep your strategy flexible because much can happen within one point.

4. Preparation: Prepare for the next point by getting to the moment right before you serve or receive the ball. Use a comfortable and natural routine that you can replicate between every point. Finally, believe you can be successful in the upcoming point.

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Health/Fitness

Wearing reading glasses?

If so, you’ll want to read this • By Amanda Polk for Kleiman I Evangelista Eye Center

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f you’re under 40, read no further.

Since you’re still reading, let’s chat about life over 40.

Funny things happen after 40. For instance, you notice your arms are too short to read your text messages, your newspaper or the menu at a restaurant. This is both confusing and frustrating, especially if you’ve had great vision your whole life until now. But take heart, it happens to the best of us.

This near vision loss actually has a scientific name called age related presbyopia, but it is most commonly referred to as “over 40 vision.” Why does it happen? As we age, the lenses of our eyes and the muscles that control them begin to wear out and thus lose the ability to focus on near objects.

Now that you know what it is, what can you do about it?

You can buy reading glasses for the rest of your life. You may already be doing this. Reading glasses are all over your

house, in your purse, your cup holder, on your head, around your neck, on your side table ... and a dozen other places, but you still can never find them when you need them.

Annoying, right? Well, thanks to Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center, you now have a second option in Dallas/Fort Worth: The Corneal Inlay Procedure.

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The corneal inlay is designed for patients just like you who are frustrated with over 40 vision. It is a tiny device – much smaller than a contact lens at just ⅛ inch wide – that is implanted into the surface of one eye during a simple outpatient procedure that takes only minutes and is virtually painless.

As with LASIK, most patients are able to return to their normal activities the very next day after undergoing the procedure.

The feedback from patients has been great; many report they can enjoy the morning newspaper without reading glasses. They can see texts on their phone (on the regular text size setting) without reading glasses and read menus, articles and books without reading glasses.

One patient in particular, Skip Mahaffey, radio cohost of the “Wake Up With the Wolf Show” on 99.5 The Wolf, recently had the Corneal Inlay Procedure at Kleiman|Evangelista Eye Center and could not be happier with the results.

Two things matter most to Skip: His vision and his voice. When his vision started to decline after 40, against his will, he had to begin wearing reading glasses. He could not read his phone without them.

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Since there were not any other options before the Corneal Inlay Procedure, “I had pretty much come to terms with the fact that I would be strapped to reading glasses for the rest of my life,” Skip said.

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Nightlife and More

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Your resource for stellar entertainment options in and around the city TRIVIA: Live trivia with the PubGuys When: Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 Where: World of Beer (5005 S. Cooper St.) Show time: 7 p.m.

Notes: Every Wednesday is trivia night. Bring your smart friends for the answers, and your rich friends for the tab.

For more: worldofbeer.com/Locations COMEDY: Live at the Arlington Improv When: Feb. 4-6, 13-14, 19-21, Where: The Arlington Improv (309 Curtis Mathes Way, #147) Show times: Check website for show times Notes: This month’s featured entertainers include Greg Proops (Feb. 4-6), Luenell (Feb. 13-14), Jay Pharoah (Feb. 19-21) and Jon Reep (Feb. 25-28).

For more: improvarlington.com MUSIC: Acoustic Sundays with Jesse Jennings & Friends When: Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 Where: Fat Daddy’s Sports & Spirits Cafe (781 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield) Show time: 7 p.m.

Notes: Jesse Jennings is a singer, songwriter and musician based in Fort Worth. His album, “A Long Way From Home,” features 13 tracks written and produced by Jennings.

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An evening of romance TIMELESS CONCERTS’ most anticipated event – The Valentine Special – will take place at 8 p.m. Feb. Performing artists LeeAnne Chenoweth, 13 at the Arlington Museum Heejung Kang, Karen Smith and Don O’Neal LeBlanc of Art (201 W. Main St.).

Candlelight, roses, Photo: Timeless Concerts romantic music and a backdrop of art by the modern masters – from Jackson Pollock to Andy Warhol – will make this concert memorable. Performers are violinist LeeAnne Chenoweth, pianist Heejung Kang and cellist Karen Smith. Light opera will be sung by tenor Don O’Neal LeBlanc and soprano Judith Rodriguez. An elegant dessert, fruit and cheese buffet will be served, and pianist-vocalist Steve Stroud will provide post-concert music for dancing.

You can bring own wine to this event. Timeless Concerts will provide soft drinks. Tickets are available at timelessconcerts.com or call (817) 303-4189 for more information.

MUSIC: Jefferson Starship When: Feb. 12 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 North Center St.) Show time: 7:30 p.m.

Notes: One of the more popular and successful rock acts of all time tours with a lineup of Paul Kantner (vocals, guitar), David Freiberg (vocals, guitar), Donny Baldwin (drums), Cathy Richardson (vocals), and Chris Smith (keyboards), along with newest recruit guitarist Jude Gold.

For more: arlingtonmusichall.net COMEDY: Royal Comedy Tour When: Feb. 13 Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie (1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie) Show time: 8 p.m.

Notes: This night of laughs will feature Sommore, Earthquake, Gary Owen, Tony Rock and Tommy Davidson.

For more: verizontheatre.com MUSIC: 12th annual Dallas Blues Festival When: Feb. 14 Where: Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie (1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie) Show time: 6 p.m.

Notes: Featured artists include Lattimore, Sir Charles Jones, Theodis Ealey, TK Soul, Shirley Brown, Cupid and Bobby Rush.

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THEATER: Anne of Green Gables When: Feb. 18-20 Where: Willie Pigg Auditorium (1520 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield) Show times: Check website for show times.

Notes: Mainstage Classic Theatre and the Mansfield Independent School District are partnering to produce this classic production, based on the book by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery.

For more: mainstageclassictheatre.org THEATER: Sesame Street Live: Make a New Friend When: Feb. 19-21 Where: Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie (1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie) Show times: Check website for show times.

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Notes: Country music favorite Mark Chesnutt has four platinum albums, five gold albums, 14 No. 1 singles and 23 Top 10 singles to his name. His hit list includes “Let it Rain,” “It Sure Is Monday,” “Blame it on Texas” and “I’ll Think of Something.”

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Speaking of Sports

Dr. Meister to the rescue The Rangers’ physician is now my son’s physician – and, boy, am I glad he is • By John Rhadigan

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For my 50th birthday I got chronic shoulder pain. I figured it was something I just had to endure. Dr. Keith Meister said, “no.”

He diagnosed my problem (a misalignment in my neck) and gave me some simple exercises to do, and the pain is gone.

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t was one of those texts that you never want to receive. As the Rangers played the A’s last September, my son’s football team was playing in Fort Worth. The text from my wife read, “Kal is down!”

I replied, “What did he hurt?” She said it looked like a left leg injury. I reminded her that he had rolled his ankle in practice and would probably be able to fight through. She said nothing, I texted again …. nothing! I waited, the Rangers scored, I waited, I texted again. Nothing!

As it turns out, she couldn’t text back immediately because she was in the middle of the field. This was one of those injuries where the parent gets called out of the stands and onto the field. A mother’s worst nightmare. Kal was able to leave the field under his own power, but his knee was really hurting and swollen.

He used a wheelchair some that weekend but by Monday was limping around. I was taking no chances – my first call on Monday was to Dr. Keith Meister.

I had seen him work magic before – in fact, in that game I was covering on Sept. 18, Josh Hamilton pinch hit just days after a knee procedure done by Dr. Meister.

Kal would not be so lucky. At our first consultation the good doctor said we would need an MRI. The ensuing news was not good – Kal had a complete tear of the ACL – that is, the anterior cruciate ligament.

That meant that this 6-foot, 6-inch basketball player, who was playing football just to stay in shape, would be out for the season.

The basketball season! That was a dad’s worst nightmare.

Early one Monday morning in October we loaded Kal in the truck and went to see Dr. Meister again. This time he was in scrubs, and very soon Kal was in “la la land.” It was a very straightforward procedure for Keith, ACL replacement surgery. They borrow tissue from elsewhere in the knee and built a new ligament, which is attached with screws.

After the operation, Dr. Meister plugged in a DVD and showed us a horror film. It was

the surgery – there was a microscopic camera used to show us every step of the process.

It revealed something that the MRI did not, Kal’s ligament had been torn completely off the bone. It was actually amazing to see how the old ligament was removed and the newly constructed one replaced it.

Watching a loved one have surgery is never easy, but Dr. Meister and his staff make it as pleasant as possible. Just a day or two after the knee replacement we were back at TMI Sports Medicine for the beginning of six months of rehab. This is a long process and it is supposed to be “hellish,” but Kal is enjoying it. He has made friends with his physical therapists, and he loves how hard they push him. They know how hard they can push because so many of their clients are athletes. Kal often sees Rangers players working out next to him.

I checked with Kal’s therapist, Regan, the other day, and he assured me that my son is doing just the right amount of work and is ahead of schedule. That doesn’t mean he will get to play basketball this year, but he will play again. His knee will be as good as new, thanks to the caring professionals at TMI Sports Medicine.

TMI does more than surgery. For my 50th birthday I got chronic shoulder pain. I figured it was just something I had to endure.

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Your official Arlington/Mansfield/Kennedale/SW Grand Prairie guide to fun (and the like) Feb. 1-21 What: Modern Masters from the Guild Hall Collection: Warhol, Pollock, Lichtenstein, Rauschenberg, de Kooning, Motherwell Where: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main St.) When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday In a nutshell: This exhibition will feature work by 60 artists and explore traditional mediums of art from “outside the box” to show how the art world embraced the work that represents a movement that changed the face of fine art in America.

For more: arlingtonmuseum.org Feb. 3, 5 What: 2016 International Bowl Series Where: AT&T Stadium When: 1 p.m., 4 p.m. 7 p.m. kickoffs on both days In a nutshell: U.S. National Teams will join U.S. Select Teams to compete in a series of games against Canadian National Teams.

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The UTA baseball team opens the 2016 Season ticket prices for season this month. the 30-game home basePhoto: Ellman Photography ball schedule at Clay Gould Ballpark are $75. The schedule includes all 15 Sun Belt Conference home games and one tournament. All seating at Clay Gould Ballpark is general admission. Single-game tickets are $5 for the general public and $3 for UTA students. The Mavericks will open the home portion of their schedule Feb. 19 against Oklahoma State.

Feb. 6 What: Father/daughter Sweetheart Dance Where: Mansfield Activities Center (106 S. Wisteria) When: 6 p.m.

In a nutshell: This event will feature dancing to ‘80s music, arcade games, refreshments and one free photo per couple. The dance is for dads and daughters only, so moms can have a girls’ night out or enjoy a quiet evening at home.

For more: mansfieldtexas.gov/event/4879/sweetheart-dance Feb. 6-7, 11-14, 18-21, 25-28 What: Planetarium Shows Where: University of Texas Arlington Planetarium (700 Planetarium Place) When: Check website for show times In a nutshell: The February schedule features the following programs: “From Earth to the Universe,” “Dark,” “Spacepark 360: Infinity,” “Astronaut,” “Pink Floyd-Dark Side of the Moon” and “Pink Floyd-The Wall.”

For more: uta.edu/planetarium/shows Feb. 13, 18, 20 What: University of Texas Arlington basketball Where: College Park Center When: See below for tipoff times In a nutshell: The UTA Mavericks’ men’s and women’s teams have home games this month against Appalachian State (Feb. 13), Louisiana (Feb. 18) and Louisiana Monroe (Feb. 20). Women’s games begin at 5 p.m., while the men’s games start at 7:15 p.m.

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In a nutshell: Monster Jam stars the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam trucks. The 12-feet-tall, 10,000-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - or smash through.

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In a nutshell: Watch AT&T Stadium transform into a dirt track for the off-road motorcycle racing event to top all off-roading motorcycle racing events.

For more: attstadium.com Feb. 25 What: Mavericks Speaker Series: Donna Brazile Where: UTA’s Texas Hall (701 S. Nedderman) When: 7:30 p.m.

In a nutshell: Political strategist and commentator Donna Brazile is also an adjunct professor, author, syndicated columnist and vice chair of voter registration and participation at the Democratic National Committee. Her work as campaign manager for Al Gore made her the first African-American woman to manage a presidential campaign. Her many accolades include the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s highest award for political achievement.

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An historical medical crisis The 1918 flu pandemic affected the course of history – including mine • By Richard Greene

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A post script was added on the back: “We have just heard we mong the very few items I have from the archives of my would have to pay a nurse $35.00 per week if we get sick so please grandparents’ life is a letter that personalizes this 1918 send for us.” notice that appeared in the Journal of American Medical While I don’t know why the two girls asked their sister to interAssociation: vene for them with their mother instead of addressing the letter “The 1918 has gone: a year momentous as the termination of the most directly to her (maybe she couldn’t read), but the historic worldcruel war in the annals of the human race; a year which marked, the end wide pandemic now seems personal to me. at least for a time, of man’s destruction of man; unfortunately a year I also don’t know whether they made it home or if any of them in which developed a most fatal infectious disease causing the death of became infected with the deadly flu. But the “what ifs” make for hundreds of thousands of human beings. Medical science for four and interesting speculation one-half years devoted itself to putting men on the firing line and keep The particular strain of the disease was devastating for 15- to ing them there. Now it must turn with its whole might to combating 35-year-olds, resulting in a death the greatest enemy of all – infectious rate 20 times higher in 1918 than disease,” (12/28/1918). in previous years. Physicians of An estimated 675,000 Amerthe time were helpless against icans died from the Influenza the powerful agent that led to Pandemic of 1918 – 10 times as some dying within hours of demany as would lose their lives veloping the flu. in World War I that ended that Had my infant father been same year. lost, nothing or no one that My grandmother, the oldest his life was responsible for deamong her siblings, gave birth veloping would have ever octo my father that year – the sixth curred. of her seven children.

As profound as that seems to Two of her sisters were in me personally for something school in a small Southern Alathat might have happened albama town about 35 miles from Inside this envelope was the letter that made it all personal. most 100 years ago, the reality where she, my great-grandis that all of history was altered by what remains the most devmother and the rest of the family lived pursuing the lives of cotastating epidemic in the annals of medicine. ton farmers.

Estimates are that somewhere between 20 and 40 million peo It was from there that the urgent letter of December 6 was disple worldwide died of influenza in a single year. That’s more than patched via “Special Delivery,” which added 10 cents to the usual in four years of the Black Death Bubonic Plague from 1347 to 1351. cost of postage that year. Even then it took five days for the corre It was a global disaster. spondence to make the 35-mile trip.

No wonder my great-aunts, teenagers at the time, wanted to The one-page letter to my grandmother from her sisters recome home. Where they felt they would be safe in frightening vealed the urgency for the help they needed that grew from the times. fear of becoming infected with the flu that had sickened others in their school.

They pleaded for their sister to intervene with their mother to Richard Greene served as Arlington’s mayor from 1987-1997 and “send a car” to pick them up and bring them home. currently teaches in the University of Texas Arlington’s graduate The letter explained that the headmaster of the school “… will program in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs. not let us go on the train” [no one could ride a train anywhere without a doctor’s certification that they were not sick]. “We could stay here but it would cost 70 cents plus medicine if we were to get the flu, so you can see why it would be wise for us to go.

“She had better write a note and send by whoever comes for us … we want to come home.”

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