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Contents January • Volume 5 • Issue 1

Highlights

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Jinh Yu Frey works at Medical City Arlington – and is a champion MMA fighter.

On the cover

Jim Maibach, owner of Peyco Southwest Realty, stands on his back porch in front of a tree he planted two decades ago when his family moved into their home. Check out how Maibach is also growing Arlington, in the cover story on page 28.

Photo: Richard Greene

26 Real estate professionals

Check out some of the area’s premier movers and shakers of property.

38 Home tips 101

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Here are ideas for the New Year to help you better enjoy your dwelling.

40 A football feast

The International Bowl series returns to Arlington this month.

44 Freedom personified

County Commissioner Andy Nguyen has conquered adversity.

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Here are ways to help you make the most of 2018, starting today.

54 American Dream come true

David Dang’s entrepreneurial spirit has made a positive mark on East Arlington.

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56 Still going strong

The Rotary Club of Arlington’s mission of service is evolving to meet today’s needs.

60 Her song

Velma Bogart created Musical Memory Singers to benefit people with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

64 Making the grade

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Style, fashion and speed in 1910.

50 New year, new you

Departments

Starting Line ... 10 This ‘n Data ... 12 Around Town ... 22 Scene ... 25, 58, 62, 68 Style ... 42 The Tee Box ... 70 Dining Guide ... 72 Health/Fitness ... 74 Sights/Sounds ... 76 Speaking of Sports ... 78 Itinerary ... 80 Finish Line ... 82

46 Thrill ride

Check out some of the great things local schools are doing this year.

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Annual checkup

Here’s some healthy advice to help you make the most of 2018

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t is January, which guarantees at least three things will happen in the next few days.

One, I’ll declare that it’s time to dedicate time/effort to improving something about myself because such declarations are mandatory at the turning of the calendar year.

Two, I’ll forget that the calendar year turned and write “2017” on the date line of a check.

Three, I’ll wonder just who is that man peering back at me from the mirror.

I used to take just the first two actions on an annual basis, but because my parents wrote “1956” on the date line of the check they gave the hospital shortly after my birth, Mirror Man’s role in my story has evolved from supporting player to one of the lead characters.

I’m not complaining, mind you. Who wouldn’t revel in the notion that once you hit the age jackpot, your “going out to eat” meals become slightly less expensive? And there’s something gratifying in the fact that more and more people are calling me “Sir” these days. I’ve even reached the point where young women open doors for me, so apparently I’m not just a knight; I’m royalty.

Which leads me to these New Year’s decrees, which, if you don’t want to rankle the Earl, should be enacted immediately: Yale Youngblood Editor • Before you do anything today (any today), tell the first person you see in the morning that you love and appreciate him/her. Then give him/her a hug. Repeat the process at the end of the day.

• Take time to consider that the colors of the United States flag are red, white and blue. And that those colors have complemented one another triumphantly for more than two centuries.

For some reason, our colors du jour have become either red or blue, as in red oil and blue water.

I much prefer the United States of America to whatever it is we have now. I suspect we all do.

• Sometime today, literally stop and smell the roses. Check a solunar table and drop a fishing line in the lake during peak strike time. Make plans to watch the sun both rise and set. Call someone you haven’t talked to in years. Read a story to a child. Volunteer to help someone, somewhere. All of these things will make you – and the collective us – better.

• Don’t be afraid to yield every once in a while. It’s not a sign of weakness; it’s just the opposite, as a matter of fact.

• When you stop to eat with family or friends, enact the “no phone rule.” I get it – technology is grand. But relationships are grander. Trust me, they are.

• Be wary of the person who says, “Trust me.” (Unless he’s decreeing no phones.)

• Contemplate this final plea, founded on an uneqivocal precept: We all have a starting point and an ending point. What we do between them will determine the value of our lives.

• (Bonus edict) Live a worthy life.

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A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step. hether the end goal is a location or an achievement, the journey needs a great start and focused support along the way. The University of Texas at Arlington, the model 21st Century Urban Research University, registered a record-breaking Fall 2017 freshman class enrollment. As a Carnegie Research-1 institution, UTA is becoming the university of choice for North Texas and beyond. These outstanding Arlington Independent School District graduates are now UTA students—pursuing their dreams and getting ready to change the world.

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Help & Hope

Photo courtesy of The Caring Place Clinic

Mansfield’s Caring Place Clinic meets needs of medically underserved families

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The Iron Cowboy competition will take place at AT&T Stadium on Feb. 24.

Ridin’ bulls until one competitor is left standing

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or the eighth straight year, the Professional Bull Riders’ Iron Cowboy competition will be held at AT&T Stadium. This year’s event will begin at 5:50 p.m. on Feb. 24 as the seventh stop on the PBR’s 25th Anniversary Tour.

The format for this event is “ride or go home.” The top 35 riders in the country will compete until there is one champion left.

The Iron Cowboy is part of PBR’s Celebrate America campaign, during which the organization recognizes the family of a fallen hero, donating a portion of proceeds to charity and having its riders interact with local military and first responders.

For more: pbr.com.

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ansfield Cares is a group of concerned citizens that has helped the city’s medically underserved families since 1998. Free medical care was first provided by Dr. Wendy Collini out of a portable building, but in 2009 The Linda Nix Caring Place Clinic opened its doors at 901 W. Broad St. The clinic features 3,050 square feet of treatment space that includes five medical exam rooms, three dental rooms and a space for eye exams. Dr. Collini is still the medical director. The Dental Director is Dr. Barry Cole, and Dr. Kyle Cooke is in charge of optical services. The Clinic’s administrator is Jodie Owns.

Teresa Washington, the clinic’s developmental director, says Mansfield Cares has served as a financial safety net to keep the doors of the clinic open so uninsured families would have a place to receive services. “Medical care is seen as a necessity, not a luxury, to their board and the clinic’s board,” Washington says. When she joined the team in the fall, she was charged with solidifying the clinic’s mission, vision and core values; increasing awareness in the community about the clinic; developing more funding streams to secure more staff (specifically a nurse practitioner); developing partnerships to support patients’ needs; and evaluating systems and processes that are cost-effective.

“We have five core values,” Washington says, “that remind us how and why we care for patients the way we do: 1) Provide compassionate care; 2) Promote dignity by the way services are provided; 3) Provide quality and accessible healthcare; 4) Give inspirational hope and 5) Encourage continuity of care.”

The clinic recently had its first Giving Tuesday Campaign with a Health Fair and Spirit Night.

It also enhanced a partnership with Agape Clinic in Dallas that will bump the number of expected patients to 1,700 this year. Using an Agape model, the clinic was able to improve the process by which people qualify to receive treatment. “A person can be seen if they are 17 years of age or older, have a need for the clinic’s services, and are uninsured,” Washington says. “Previously we had more qualifying limits on the front end.”

The clinic is also partnering with West Coast University this month to be a training site for nursing students, thus ensuring that current medical professionals will have more help and can see more patients. This year, the clinic is introducing a program that focuses on Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension, as well as providing counseling assistance through one of its partners, Dr. Seigel Bartley and Dallas Baptist University interns. For more: mycaringplace.com.

Arlington to host four- day Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration

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he annual Arlington Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Advancing the Dream” Celebration is set for Jan. 12-15. Events include: • The MLK Advancing the Dream Awards Banquet at 6:45 p.m. on Jan. 12 at the E.H. Hereford University Center on the campus of UT Arlington. The keynote speaker is Martin Luther King III. • The MLK Step Show Competition at 11 a.m. on Jan. 13 at the Bowie High School Auditorium, 2101 Highbank.

• Poetry Meets Jazz, featuring Verb Kulture and the music of Shelly Carroll, at 7 p.m. on Jan. 13 in the Bluebonnet Ballroom at

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the E.H. Hereford University Center on the UTA campus.

• The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr./Hubert Moss Ecumenical Service at 6 p.m. on Jan. 14 at the Greater Community Missionary Church at 126 E. Park Row Dr. • The MLK Day of Service at 9 a.m. on Jan. 15 at Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex, 400 W. South St. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee plans to involve hundreds of volunteers in making a difference in The American Dream City on this national holiday. For more: ArlingtonMLK.com.

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has Arlington Texas at ersity of bots can iv ro n w U o e h h y T ud a lab to st provide launched home to d into the te . rt ra o g p te p be in tional su and emo physical

Ann Morris was the first recipient of the AISD Foundation Legacy Award.

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UTA introduces a revolutionary new Emotional Robotics Living Lab

from UTA’s Interdisciplinary Research Program, he University of Texas at Arlington has found that after three weeks of interactions, launched a new Emotional Robotics Living there was a significant drop in depression and Lab to investigate what our future will look like increase in human-robot social engagement with robots and how they can be integrated into among those older adults. the home to provide physical and emotional “We are now looking to make support. the experience more immersive “The idea here is not to “WE ARE using so that the robot and the adults replace humans but to fill a theatre arts to play out an entire scene of gap,” says Julienne Greer, UTA design ways for Shakespeare together, such as the assistant professor of Theatre Romeo and Juliet balcony scene,” Arts and director of the lab. robots to create Greer says. “We hypothesize that “We are using theatre arts to bonds of trust the more immersive the theatre design ways for robots to create and emotion with intervention, the deeper and bonds of trust and emotion with humans.” more positive the responses in humans of different ages and older adults will be in regards to improve their quality of life.” depression and social engagement.”

Greer and colleagues Ling Xu and Noelle The new lab will feature two robots from Fields, both assistant professors in UTA’s School SoftBank Robotics, NAO® and Pepper®. Pepper of Social Work, and Kris Doelling, research engineer at UTA Research Institute (UTARI), is a 4-foot-tall humanoid robot with large, recently carried out a study with older adults expressive eyes and lifelike gestures that can at an independent living facility in Texas where connect with people on an emotional level. the robot and adults interacted using wellNAO is a smaller humanoid robot, designed to known sonnets from Shakespeare. This study, be an interactive companion. which was funded with a $20,000 seed grant For more: http://ow.ly/TWgQ30h7q0k.

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nn Morris, who died last month, served as a passionate advocate for public education. She was involved in every facet of preparing children for a successful future – as an AISD parent, educator, school board member, volunteer, PTA representative and a founding member of the Arlington ISD Education Foundation.

Perhaps retired career administrator Laura Jones summed up Ann’s vital role best: “Ann was an AISD champion.

A tireless worker, a difference maker and an unsung hero.

“She possessed institutional knowledge that very few others have. Anyone who worked with her appreciated her wealth of experience, her wisdom and her ‘get it done’ attitude. She did a lot of heavy lifting, including being tasked to serve as an interim trustee on two different occasions.”

Arlington has lost one of its consummate community servants, but her remarkable impact on the city will continue for generations to come.

Obstetrics/Gynecology

Women’s Health Services now in two Arlington locations: Women caring for women Dr. Joy Carter grew up in the mid-cities and graduated from Trinity High School in Euless,

Dr. Joy Carter

Texas. She is a Texas girl, through and through! She went to college at Baylor University and went on to get a Master’s Degree at SMU. She was accepted to medical school at University of Texas in San Antonio and did her Ob-Gyn residency in Galveston.

While in Galveston, she met and married her husband, Brian, who is an attorney. They now have 3 small children. After practicing in a solo environment for three years in south Texas, she decided to look for a more family-friendly practice. She interviewed at Women’s Health Services and joined the practice in 2016. Arlington was a natural fit for her family. They love the history, location, and opportunity to raise their children here.

Dr. Carter loves the practice of both obstetrics and gynecology. She focuses on promoting the right health care options for each of her patients. She enjoys taking care of women throughout their reproductive years, pregnancy, and menopause. She is skilled at performing gynecological surgery, including minimally invasive and in-office procedures. She performs in-office diagnostic ultrasounds for her pregnant patients.

Dr Carter practices out of both the north and south locations for WHS. She is committed to providing the very best health care for all patients and looks forward to meeting you!

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MEMORY LANE

We lost a LEGEND

Eddy Peach, Lamar High coaching great, dies at 76

RAISE YOUR HAND if you ventured into this building to purchase a Chevrolet. The Vandergriff dealership featured the signature “V” outside, as well as the distinctive showroom – not to mention visits by a guy named Tom, who would play a significant role in the history of Arlington.

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ddy Peach, who was the first football coach in Texas history to win 300 games at the state’s highest level in Texas, died on Dec. 15.

He was 76.

Peach led the Arlington Lamar football program to prominence, Photo: Darrell Byers/Star-Telegram retiring in 2010 after 39 years at the school with a record of 310-123-6.

Peach was the coach at Lamar from the time the school opened in 1970 until he retired in February 2010. He was inducted into the Texas High School Coaches Association’s Hall of Honor this past summer after leading the Vikings to the 5A Division II state championship game in 1990. Lamar made 13 straight playoff appearances from 1988 to 2000 and was a state semifinalist in 2000 and 2003.

Peach and his wife Debbie, also a longtime educator with the Arlington Independent School District, had a school named in their honor in 2015.

Arlington on Tap: The popular lecture series and happy hour destination will open 2018 with a new site and a murderous topic

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a nuisance property rife with drugs, prostitution, aggravated assaults rlington on Tap, the popular (and free) monthly combined and other crimes. “I’ll take some memory pills and recollect events as downtown happy hour and lecture series, continues Jan. 9 with much as possible,” he says of his talk, which will start at 7 a couple of firsts in both topic and location: pm. following an hour of visiting at the venue.

The topic: Former Arlington Police Chief Theron The Location: The new downtown Urban Alchemy Bowman for the first time publicly will recount events Coffee + Wine Bar at 403 E. Main St. The 2,200-squareleading up to the arrest and subsequent conviction of foot building – a former auto repair shop – has roll-up Flashdancer Cabaret (Texas 360 and Randol Mill Road) metal bay doors and is designed as a comfortable owner Ryan Walker for a 2012 attempt to hire a pair gathering place for serving customized coffee blends of hitmen to kill then-Mayor Robert Cluck and Dallas and 40 wine varieties, sandwiches, cheese plates and attorney Tom Brandt, who represented Arlington in a Theron Bowman pastries. It is owned by Tony Rutigliano, former long-time legal battle against Grant and his club. Bowman himself director of Downtown Arlington Inc. Arlington on Tap is sponsored by was also considered to be in danger. It was Bowman, as police chief, Arlington Today magazine and the Arlington Historical Society. who had signed off on a lawsuit against Flashdancer, describing it as

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Scoops

1. Arlington residents with commercial

2. The City of Arlington recently

3. The Mansfield ISD calendar for

real estate, finance and banking, or

received an exemplary performance

the 2018-19 school year was recently

significant economic development

evaluation from the U.S. Department

approved by the MISD Board of

experience are encouraged to apply

of Housing and Urban Development

Trustees. According to the calendar,

for the Economic Development

for successful efforts in providing

school will start on Wednesday, Aug.

Corporation. The board recruits

decent housing, suitable and

15. Teachers return on Aug. 6 for staff

businesses that would create primary

sustainable living environments,

development and instructional planning.

job growth for the city. Applications will

homeless services and progress made

The last day of school for students will

be accepted through 5 p.m. on Jan. 5.

in neighborhoods in central and east

be May 23, meaning the school year

For more: http://ow.ly/SgfH30h6BuT.

Arlington.

will still end before Memorial Day.

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In Loving Memory We are saddened by the passing of Eddy Peach, former Lamar High School coach and Peach Elementary namesake. Our condolences to the Peach family.

Eddy worked in the AISD for 45 years, including 40 years as the Lamar High School head football coach. On Aug. 29, 2008, Eddy became the first head coach to win 300 games at the Class 5A level (current Class 6A level), and he reitred in 2010 with 310 wins. Eddy began his teaching and coaching career in 1965 at Carter Junior High. He spent four years at Arlington High School as a PE teacher, JV football coach and head baseball coach.

Coach Peach is survived by his wife, Debbie Peach; sons, Scott (Kim) Peach and Shawn (Brianne) Peach; grandson, Cooper, and granddaughter, Campbell; and brother, Rudy Peach.

Milestones

A GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY

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This month’s Arlington Today is the 50th issue we’ve published since launching the magazine in September 2013. Thanks to our readers and advertisers who have been with us all the way!

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Around Town

Safety, just a few feet away

They could not get to a Boys & Girls Club, so it was brought to them • By Kenneth Perkins

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ddy Peach, the recently deceased fabled coach and educator whose name is affixed, along with that of his wife, Debbie, on a marvelous two-story Arlington ISD school building on the northeast side of town, was standing alone during the dedication ceremony around this time last year. He was contemplating something, so I asked what, and he just smiled. He muttered something about “opportunities” and strutted away, teary eyed it appeared, at least from my vantage point.

Why not? It was an emotional day for Peach and his wife, both of whom had – and have, what with their children having taken up the family business at various schools and districts – given so much to education without asking for anything in return other than your best shot.

Joseph Vasquez and Leavonn Lindsey get a Standing in the same spot just a few kick out of a video game weeks ago I was hit with a theory on at Peach Elementary. why the tears. Why the emotion. Why big, tough Eddy Peach was seemingly weak kneed. It was the Boys & Girls Clubs facility tucked inside Eddy and Debbie Peach Elementary.

Eddy Peach, who passed away just a month ago, was a common sense coach known for taking little and making lots so the kids he envisioned trekking through the Boys & Girls section probably choked him up a bit knowing what it truly meant.

No one was in the 7,000 square-foot space; it, too, was still a bit under construction, but the elements of what it would be were there. Perhaps he saw kids running and talking and doing and, most of all, being safe.

We often forget that the Boys & Girls Clubs started when three women unnerved by the boys in their neighborhood running the streets (and getting in trouble for no other reason than boredom) wondered if they had a better place to spend their time. This was in Hartford, Conn., and the women were, I suppose, merely being mothers looking out for the welfare of those around them.

Thus began the Boys & Girls Clubs (BGC) of America, which then and certainly now wanted to be a way station for those roaming minds, giving them something to do after school. It was for boys

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then, but would expand to girls, with the objective of improving behavior and increasing their personal expectations and goals.

Having a BGC inside a school is a big deal, because many kids can’t go to a BGC without transportation. The rather distinctive partnership between Arlington ISD and BGC of Arlington to put a full-fledged after-school center inside Peach Elementary was a bold and rather ingenious move.

If you can’t get the kids there, bring it to the kids.

Arlington ISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos was quick to sign off on this project, knowing how “the vision of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington aligns with the district’s mission and provides students with access to academic, healthy lifestyle and character programs.”

The additional space was funded by the BGCA with a matching grant from the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation.

During a visit, I noticed kids playing sports, doing schoolwork, just being. Right now, it’s a marvelous mixed-use space serving some 200 students, including junior high kids from nearby Nichols.

I often think of BGCA as this anonymous entity we take for Photo: Kenneth Perkins granted; we drive by their spaces and think little of it, unless, of course, we’re pulling into the parking lot to pick up our kid(s).

Yet my theory on the whole Eddy Peach emotion thing is that he saw kids on the fringes being helped right there at the school with his name on it. All they had to do was walk out of their classroom, go down the hall, and open the door.

What little effort for something that gives back so much.

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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DYNAMITE Jinh Yu Frey is a nuclear medicine technologist at Medical City Arlington – and a national champion mixed martial artist

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Jinh Yu Frey has earned three degrees and a national title as an atomweight in Invicta Fighting Championships mixed martial arts competition.

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y day, Jinh Yu Frey is a dedicated nuclear medicine technologist in the Radiology Department at Medical City Arlington. After hours, though, is where you might have heard of her. Frey is the No. 1 ranked atomweight in the nation by Invicta Fighting Championships, the world’s largest all-women’s mixed martial arts organization.

By the time you read this, she might even hold a more impressive distinction. At press time she was preparing for a late-December fight against Korea’s Ham Seo-Hee, the reigning atomweight world champ, with the winner getting to claim she’s the best in a business sporting many good fighters.

Frey took up the sport 10 years ago and quickly discovered that “I really enjoy hitting people in the face.” She says she’s joking after uttering those words, but she’s only barely smiling.

Initially, Frey trained as a boxer primarily for fitness reasons, but the more she worked out, the more she became enamored with the prospect of an MMA career. Her husband Douglas, a former competitive wrestler, worked with her on her technique in that discipline, and she launched her career in 2013.

“I thought I’d just do this until I finished grad school,” she says.

Now, after earning a national championship belt just eight fights into a professional career (where her record is 6-2), she is on the brink of making history.

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Frey trains six days a week, three hours each day when preparing for a fight. Because her normal weight is 123, she has to mix a nutritious diet with the road and gym work to get to the atomweight limit of 108. Again, Douglas plays an important role; professionally, he’s a nutritionist. Her “fighting” diet consists of 60 to 70 percent vegetables, along with four ounces of protein for each meal.

Frey wound up in Arlington and at Medical City Arlington when Douglas staked his professional career here. She grew up in Amarillo and graduated from high school in three years in the top two percent of her class and achieved summa cum laude honors for each of her three college degrees, including an MBA from the University of Texas at Arlington.

“Sometimes I think we’re underestimated. [People think] that fighters are not really smart and can’t do anything else,” says Frey.

“There are actually a lot of highly educated fighters out there.”

Her fans at ringside aren’t the only people celebrating Frey’s success. Her supervisor at Medical Center Arlington says she is a joy to work with because of the passion she brings to the job. “We’re very fortunate to have Jinh on our team at Medical City Arlington,” says Tim Everidge, Director of Radiology. “Nuclear medicine technology requires a great amount of skill and knowledge, and Jinh does an outstanding job with our patients.”

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Jim Maibach prepares to enter his wine cellar, which features two sections and one of the area’s premier collections of wines.

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How Jim Maibach helped turn Peyco Southwest Realty into a third chapter business success story

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s Jim Maibach eased his Porsche SUV onto the driveway adjacent to his Peyco Southwest Realty office in South Arlington, a tune was softly playing on the vehicle’s sound system ... well, as softly as Sammy Hagar’s “I Can’t Drive 55” can play.

In so many ways it was the perfect song for a virtually perfect car – and, for that matter, for the company over which the man buckled into the driver’s seat presides.

Let the record show that the affable Maibach never challenged any speed limits moments before as he conducted a brief tour of some of Peyco Southwest’s commercial properties. They help define much of the landscape in South Arlington. And Mansfield. And all of north Texas. Some of them go by the names of Aldi, Arlington Independent School District, Unclaimed Freight Furniture, Matlock Park Place and, even, Peyco Southwest Realty, which sits on Peyco Drive North. You

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is symbolized by the fact that the company is now more than four decades old – and in the midst of writing a third chapter of one of the city’s more compelling business success stories.

The initial chapter – rooted in the first generation of the business – began in 1976, when Maibach’s late father-in-law Paul Yarbrough laid the foundation for Peyco Properties, Inc., a commercial real estate enterprise that would, aptly, lay a foundation for a good many area businesses. Maibach credits Yarbrough with creating a company that was as focused on the future as the present – and for recognizing the importance of relationship building.

“He knew relationships were at the heart of all great companies,” Maibach says. “He was great at creating them and nurturing them, and over time that paid off. I learned a great deal from him.”

The education began in 1985, when Maibach helped make Peyco Properties a “family business,” thus beginning a second generation/chapter of the Peyco story.

Ironically, real estate wasn’t Maibach’s “dream” then. His background was in finance, accounting and auditing. But Jim Maibach and the Peyco Southwest Realty his skill for making the “P” consistently team: BJ Hall, Alan Rose, Larry Wallace, Kathi trump the “L” on the ledger – along Frawley, Michael Haliburton, Jordan Foster, Natalie Ray, Austin Goode and Robert Willis. with his willingness to build and grow relationships and learn new things– made him a perfect fit at the company. One of the first things he learned need the “North” part, because there’s also a Peyco Drive South. Yes, was that he needed to be licensed, so he became a licensed broker.

Peyco Southwest Realty has two streets in its name.

He became licensed to do development work. He earned Certified Like the song about challenging convention – and like an Property Management Designation. He became a licensed appraiser. automobile very capable of doing just that – Jim Maibach’s company He became a licensed tax consultant and a licensed property has made its mark by finding – and realizing – potential. Peyco tax arbitrator. Though there isn’t an official license for leading a Southwest’s knack for turning a real estate “maybe” into a “yes” 28

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of successful property tax protests we’ve done as a company. We company, he mastered that, as well. Maibach ultimately purchased have more than 5,000 clients now.” the business in 2000, renamed it Peyco Southwest Realty, Inc., and – Frawley represents another church-rooted relationship. She using all those licenses he earned and relationships he established – came to Peyco Southwest after serving as an accountant at St. he immediately began to enhance the work his father-in-law began.

Vincent’s, and after directing accounting for the Catholic Diocese Over the years, Maibach has been involved in more than 50 of Fort Worth. “I’ve met so many good people through my development projects in the North Texas area, totaling over church,” he says. “St. Vincent’s is definitely an important part of 1.5 million square feet of real estate. Peyco Southwest Realty my life.” now leases and manages more than 2 million square feet of Foster has proven so valuable to the company that he is industrial/commercial, retail, and office space in the Dallas/ Maibach’s choice to succeed him as the principal, likely within the Fort Worth area. The list of “who’s who” area companies with decade. “He’s my right-hand guy,” Maibach says. “His dad, Joe which Peyco Southwest does business includes D.R. Horton; the Foster, was one of my ‘coaches.’ He was instrumental in helping aforementioned Arlington ISD; O’Day, Farmbrook, Inc.; Affiliated me after my father-in-law was killed in a car wreck. He taught me Banks; Southwest Bank; and PlainsCapital Bank. you need to be a quiet leader, to be there It isn’t a coincidence that each of these when you’re needed to be there. That’s business partners is instrumental in Over the years, Jim great advice that I took to heart, and it has fostering the growth of the community. Like worked out for me.”

Yarbrough, Maibach has always had one eye Maibach has been Foster came to the company after focused on the future – of both the company involved in more than 50 earning a Master’s degree at UTA in and the region it serves. development projects in Appraisal Assignment – and after playing This kind of forward thinking is reflected North Texas, totaling over professional baseball. An injury put a in the current makeup of the staff, composed serious damper on Foster’s big league of members who have been at Maibach’s side 1.5 million square feet of aspirations, and while he was “still chasing for years, along with bright newcomers. The real estate. the dream” with the Fort Worth Cats, collective talent represents the future – the Maibach hired him part-time in appraisal third chapter of this story. and leasing. “After awhile, he had to make a choice,” Maibach Larry Wallace, Kathi Frawley and Jordan Foster are relative says. “I told him I was going to give him the opportunity to step “long timers” with the company. Wallace has been a CPA at Peyco into head of leasing. I said, ‘it’s time for you to make that move,’ Southwest since 2002. Frawley is an accountant, property manager and he did.” and licensed sales agent who joined Maibach 14 years ago. Foster, Alan Rose is one of the newcomers – at the company, anyway. vice president of brokerage and development, came aboard 12 Maibach met Rose when the latter was in the third grade. Maibach years ago. was a longtime friend of Rose’s dad, Randal Rose, whom Maibach Maibach knew Wallace from their association at their church, ran into at a Chamber lunch. That meeting eventually helped point St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Parish, and from his work at a local the younger Rose to Peyco Southwest. manufacturing company. When it sold, Maibach says, Wallace “I saw Alan as someone from Arlington who cares about taught the new owners everything about the business – then Arlington,” Maibach says. “He represents the future, and he’s taking they let him go. “He was working part-time and asked if there’s on more responsibility here and will be an important part of where something he could do here,” Maibach says. “I hired him, and we go in the future.” >>> he’s one of the main reasons we’ve been able to raise the number

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(Left) Jim and Tricia Maibach enjoy a vacation in Washington, D.C. (Above) Tricia and Jim and their daughter Lauren Carter pose for picture during a trip to Boston for a family wedding.

Jim, Tricia and Lauren Maibach Carter with Rep. Susan Brooks at the White House Picnic

Jim with Brian Anderson, Alan Rose, Robert Shepard and Jack Peterson at Legal Draft Beer Company. Maibach invested in and markets the project, and helped primary owner Greg McCarthy locate the property and negotiate the lease.

Morgan Holpuch, Lauren Carter, Tricia Maibach, Brett Dougherty and Jim cheer on the Stars.

The extended Maibach family enjoying Colorado

Jim and Tricia Maibach, with daughter Meghan Holpuch, enjoying a visit to wine country

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Another talented young employee is Austin Goode, a real estate broker, property tax consultant and appraiser trainee for the company. He’s also a lifelong Arlington resident who happened to have attended high school with Maibach’s daughter, Meghan.

“This is a relationship business, and our team came together as a result of relationships built in the community,” Maibach says.

The sum of all the parts – veterans and newcomers – is a full-service company that can help clients in the ways of brokerage, leasing and sales, as well as property tax consulting, property management, zoning and development, and commercial appraisals. In essence, any commercial real estate expectation can – and will – be met by the Peyco Southwest staff.

“Paul made a point to learn as much as he could about as much as he could. I’ve done the same thing,” Maibach says. “I’m involved in leasing, brokerage, development, zoning, appraisals, tax consulting and construction management. When we say we have the expertise to take care of clients, they know that we do.”

As might be expected from a relationship-defined business, Maibach’s ties to the community extend well beyond the office walls. He served seven years on the City of Arlington’s Planning and Zoning Commission, two years on the Tarrant County Appraisal Review Board and four years on the Arlington Parks and Recreation Board. He was on the AISD Education Foundation for 10 years, serving as president 2005 to 2007.

He served 23 years on the Board of Directors for the Margarita Society of Arlington, which supports disadvantaged youth in Arlington and has been on the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau Board for the past seven years.

He has been a member of the Board of Directors for the Arlington Chamber of Commerce for 20 years and earned five Life Memberships as a person who recruited the most companies to the Chamber. He was also on the Board for First Savings Bank in Arlington (which became Southwest Securities Bank before being sold to Southwest Securities, FSB) from 1996-2010. He was named the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s Man of the Year in 1993.

All that noted, Maibach says he is most at home when he is just that – at home – with his wife Tricia, who is also active in family real estate and service organization circles. The couple have two grown daughters, Meghan, a naturopathic doctor in Steamboat Springs, Colo.; and Lauren, owner of a graphic design company in Kansas City, Kan. Lauren recently joined her parents on a trip to Washington, D.C., where they parlayed another of Maibach’s tell-tale relationships into a moment they won’t forget. Maibach had been a longtime business associate of David Brooks, helping the Indiana-based attorney with land deals in the Metroplex for more than two decades. Brooks’ wife, Susan, also was an attorney for the mayor of Indianapolis and for the county before serving as a U.S. attorney in Washington.

Of late, however, she is better known as the chair of the United States House of Representatives’ Ethics Committee after being elected to Congress in 2013. And she was host to the Maibach family at the most recent White House Picnic – the first to feature the newly elected President, Donald Trump. “It’s not often you get to say “I was just a few feet away from the President of the United States,’” Maibach says. “I have to admit: that was pretty cool.”

So, too, are Maibach’s present – and future. As he continues to help write the third chapter of the Peyco Southwest Realty story, Maibach is also making more time to pursue personal pleasures, which include traveling, hunting, shouting loudly as a Dallas Stars season ticket holder, and wine collecting (the picture of him entering the wine cellar on the first page of this feature shows just how serious he is about this endeavor). He also is spending more time on the slopes as a Mountain Safety Patrolman at Purgatory Resort in Colorado, something he has done for years – and hopes to do for years to come.

Then there’s a recent endeavor. Maibach is the Chief Promotion Officer for one of Arlington’s burgeoning commercial enterprises, Legal Draft Beer Company, which has joined other new businesses to give Downtown Arlington virtually unprecedented impetus. This enterprise is a family affair, as Lauren has done marketing and design work for the fastgrowing company principally owned by Maibach’s friend Greg McCarthy.

“I still have plenty to keep me busy here [at Peyco], but I’m slowly settling down some,” he says. Of course, that’s likely just a relative objective. It’s pretty difficult to really settle down when you can’t drive 55.

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Viridian VIRIDIAN IS A PICTURESQUE master-planned community that features a vast array of amenities for its residents. Here are some of the highlights of the ever-growing North Arlington development.

ABOUT VIRIDIAN: Teeming with wildlife, Viridian boasts a 2,000-acre master plan that includes five major lakes, 500 acres of open space and an additional 500 acres of lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands.

These new homes in Arlington will be just steps away from a thriving town square with retail, business and medical offices as well as endless amenities for active lifestyles. As part of the Hurst-EulessBedford ISD, Viridian Elementary School is part of a school district recognized for its superior curriculum, low teacher-student ratios, and a singular focus on instructional spending. With miles of nature trails connecting to the River Legacy Park and the Living Science Center, Viridian is unlike anywhere else in the Metroplex.

WORTH NOTING: “It’s the first Audobon International Gold Signature Standard community in Texas,” says Robert Kembel, general manager at Viridian, a project of the Johnson Development Group.

ABOUT THE COMMUNITY: Viridian is an open door to fun and relaxation for the entire family. From sunny days at Viridian Lake Club’s four pools to letting your little ones dig for dinosaur “bones” at Fossil

Park, there is always something to do for the entire family and even more is on the way with several planned amenities. With 850 acres of open space and lakes and a 150-acre wooded area to explore, interacting with neighbors and nature is simple. Other features include catch-and-release fishing, bird watching, meeting neighbors for bridge or poker, canoeing on Lake Viridian, letting Rover romp at Arrowhead Park, enjoying a girls’ night out at the Women’s Wine Down, or jogging or cycling along miles of pathways that connect with existing River Legacy trails – having fun is easy in Viridian.

THE “NATURE” ELEMENT: Nature is the heartbeat of Viridian, and sustainability is a way of living. The community’s nature- and familyfriendly amenities package (No. 1 in the Metroplex for versatility and uniqueness) complements the array of townhomes and single-family homes available and priced from the $230,000s to more than $2 million. Collectively, those features have made Viridian a refuge from the chaos of life – and the No. 1 selling community in Arlington.

OTHER AMENITIES: Viridian features a sailing center complete with an array of docks that accommodates a sailing club. The sailing center is open to the public, which can purchase annual passes to enjoy the fun. Additionally, there’s an events center that can accommodate large-group gatherings.

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Amy Cearnal, CearnalCo, Realtors®

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CearnalCo, Realtors ® ABOUT CEARNALCO: CearnalCo, Realtors® is locally owned and operated serving North Texas neighbors as they search for their next home. We seek to improve lives for both the buyer and seller with every transaction and are excited to have served over 1,900 in the last three years.

OUR AGENTS: We are so proud to be in business with each of the Realtors® wearing the CearnalCo badge. We have an amazing group of 30 currently but are geared up for an amazing growth in 2018. CearnalCo agents have committed to doubling the Texas-wide requirement for education every year and we back them up with that by providing outstanding training at our Downtown Arlington office every Wednesday from 9-3.

SERVICES: Our Realtors® are also excited to provide the best technology tools to assist their clients find their personal dream home! Each agent is equipped with a Microsoft Surface to use in the field to make sure they are always ready to help. CearnalCo has rolled out a brand-new search function on our website, too, to make it easy to shop local but still get the same service from a national brand.

PHILOSOPHY: CearnalCo, Realtors® is keeping an eye on improvements and how we can out serve our clients’ expectations.

We realize that buying a home is the biggest transaction in most people’s lives, and that deserves our best. By preparing our agents with the best training, tools and technology, clients can trust that CearnalCo is the top choice to help them buy and sell.

REAL ESTATE TRENDS FOR 2018: Technology disruptors are coming into the DFW market telling clients that they can conduct a transaction just using technology; however, we are seeing clients continue to choose to utilize a personal advocate to help guide them through this complex transaction. For us, this means we have to make sure to provide premium service to make sure that we are the right choice.

AREAS TO WATCH: We love to see the newcomers pour into the Metroplex, but we also love that we’re retaining the great character that makes Arlington great, too. Some of our favorite areas to check out are some great transitional neighborhoods like: Woodland West, Interlochen, Overland Stage and Mill Creek; plus we love the newer options like: Viridian, Enclave of Shady Valley and Runnymede.

We’re enjoying the evolution as Arlington continues to grow and recreate opportunities to make it home.

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RE/MAX Pinnacle Group Realtors THE JOHN POLLOCK TEAM of RE/MAX Pinnacle Group Realtors goes above and beyond for its clients. That’s the sign of a RE/MAX agent and the RE/MAX company. Buying or selling, you’ll have a trusted pro guiding you every step of the way. Here is some specific information about the group: COMPANY HISTORY: John and Janice Pollock started RE/MAX Pinnacle Group in 1999 after being in the industry since the 1980s.

The first office was located on Park Row, and in 2006 we built the current building on Green Oaks Blvd., later opening the Grand Prairie office, and in 2015 we opened our Fort Worth office.

SERVICES: Full-time Residential and Commercial Real Estate Brokerage with 100 agents in our three locations.

PHILOSOPHY: Our Mission Statement: To create an environment that encourages and supports real estate professionals to achieve their desired goals and personal wealth. Vision: We are a company displaying excellence, hard work, and professionalism. We share life’s fun together. We respect each other. We are family.

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A CONSULTATION: Professionalism with each person that walks through our door. Full service taking care of all your real estate needs.

COMPANY PRINCIPALS: On Jan. 1, 2008, Sharon Parrish and David Ash became co-owners, along with John and Janice Pollock.

Sharon Parrish is the Broker of Record.

WHAT SETS THE COMPANY APART: Training, Staff including an IT director, three office locations and a family atmosphere.

STAFF: Currently in Arlington, we have eight on staff; Grand Prairie has two, and our latest office in Fort Worth has three.

NICEST THING A CLIENT HAS SAID: We hear it often about how friendly, helpful and knowledgeable our agents are.

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The Chris Hightower Team The Brandee Kelley Group

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Brandee Kelley Group/ Keller Williams Realty

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NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENT: The Brandee Kelley Group has closed over $135,000,000 in real estate transactions during its tenure. COMPANY HISTORY: This team has been serving clients in the Metroplex for 12 years. STAFF: Eight professionals: Brandee Kelley, Owner, and Team Leader of Keller Williams Arlington office; Georgann Puddy, Lead Agent; Gail Burdine, Lead Buyer’s Agent; and Realtors Libby Wren, Terri Allen, Susan Crosier; Listing Coordinator and Office Manager, Debi Campbell; Closing Coordinator, Debbie King.

SERVICES: Meeting clients’ real estate needs in buying and selling locally and globally in the residential and commercial sectors. Additionally, the team specializes in the luxury market.

PHILOSOPHY: Serving clients with the highest standards of integrity with extensive real estate experience and strategic teamwork. WHAT SETS THE COMPANY APART: Decades of real estate experience and decades of living in the DFW area have contributed to an extensive network of associates, colleagues, friends and family. Community service has further fortified these relationships. TRENDS FOR 2018: Continued growth due to migration, corporate relocation, job creation, and public and private development projects. NICEST THING A CLIENT HAS SAID: “The ‘team’ approach was perfect for us – we loved having a dedicated resource at every phase of the process. This team brings capabilities – knowledge in marketing, negotiation, repairs, etc., that a singular realtor simply cannot.

Absolutely recommed!” For more testimonials, please visit brandeekelley.com.

COMPANY HISTORY: As Arlington residents for a combined 90 years ourselves, we are dedicated to making Arlington the best community in which to own a home. We understand the importance of civic engagement and how it improves property values; therefore, our team actively volunteers and supports Arlington-based organizations including Junior League, PTA, the Arlington Museum of Art, Theatre Arlington, Downtown Arlington Management Corp., Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and the Arlington ISD. EXPERIENCE: Chris Hightower began his career in real estate as a high school student working as an assistant to high-powered real estate agents. He built his own company in 2009, and now, the Chris Hightower Team has been an award-winning team for sales volume every year. Our success is based on our commitment to providing the highest-quality service to our clients and their generosity in referring their family and friends. STAFF: Four professional agents: Chris Hightower, owner, luxury properties, short sales and foreclosures; Vanja Gaither, buying and listing agent, investment properties; Rush Kittle, buying and listing agent, flipping and income-producing properties; Jennifer Lancaster, buying and listing agent for Arlington, Fort Worth and Mansfield. SERVICES: We are a full-service real estate team with expertise ranging from luxury properties to investment property acquisition. Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or a nomad roaming from home to home, we pride ourselves in providing personalized service for each individual client. Through RE/MAX, we can help you with property anywhere on the globe.

PHILOSOPHY: Work hard, minimize drama, and put the client first.

WHAT SETS THE COMPANY APART? We aren’t trying to be the biggest, just the best.

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Occasionally cleaning household appliances like stoves and refrigerators may seem obvious, but what about equipment that does the cleaning, like the dishwasher and washing machine?

Give these often overlooked appliances a deep clean with the following tips: Unclog the dishwasher – The cleaner the dishwasher, the cleaner your dishes will turn out after going through a wash cycle. Take a moment to clean the dishwasher’s filter, usually located on the inside bottom of the machine.

Empty it regularly to keep it working efficiently.

De-gunk your disposal – Use a natural abrasive combo of ice and salt to loosen grime from the blades.

Though it will be loud, run the disposal until the ice is gone. When finished, you can grind up a lemon or lime wedge to deodorize the drain.

Wash the washing machine – Avoid musty bedding and towels by sanitizing the machine and removing mildew buildup every few months. Run a hot wash cycle without a load and add one cup of bleach to the soap dispenser, or directly pour it into the machine.

While you may like your neighbors, you may not want to see and hear them every time you venture into your backyard. If more privacy interests you, consider these options: Fencing: Probably the most straightforward solution, fences have long been the go-to for homeowners seeking seclusion. Be sure to check city ordinances before installing one.

Hedges: Shrubs like boxwood and privet are commonly planted along property lines. Choose an evergreen variety for year-long privacy.

Screens: Stylish and effective, folding wood-panel screens add a nice visual element while blocking unwanted views.

Trellis: The lattice configurations on these simple wooden structures offer an element of privacy. They’re also a perfect host for climbing vines and plants if you’d like additional coverage.

Pergola: A pergola helps block views from second-story windows and balconies. It can be as simple or intricate as you’d like.

Drapes: Budget-friendly and chic, panels help screen off your patio and can be moved as desired.

The new year represents a clean slate and the chance to begin again. It’s also the ideal time to clear out unwanted items and organize your home for the year ahead. Try these ideas: Organizational Apps: Decluttering apps are plentiful, and they provide an effective way to complete the purging process. Some, like Snupps, let you digitize your belongings and organize them into simple categories or “shelves.” From there, you decide what to keep, sell or give away. You can also reach out to other users for organizational inspiration.

Room-by-Room Schedule: To systematically remove clutter over time, try monthly organization that’s broken down by room. For example, you can tackle the kitchen in January and give the home office a deep clean in February, etc.

Single Purge: Prefer to declutter your entire home all at once? Designate a few days or a weekend to devote to the process. The secret is to stay focused on one task at a time and avoid getting sidetracked. Work your way through each room one by one until you’ve cleared out all areas of your home.

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Just because a new home comes with fresh white walls doesn’t mean they have to stay that way. A statement wall can pull a design together, add personality, and make furniture and accessories pop. Here are some ideas to consider: Choose a Focal Point: Decide what aspect of the room you would like to draw attention to. Fireplaces, large furniture pieces and artwork are popular focal points. If your room doesn’t lend itself to having a statement wall, highlight existing features like a small office nook or an inset wall.

Pick a Bold Color/Pattern – Choose a bright color, interesting texture or striking pattern for your statement wall.

Pick up a color from the furniture or textiles already in the room or go with a contrasting color to stand out more.

Let the Furniture Help – Arrange pieces of furniture to draw attention. For example, two light-colored occasional chairs on opposite sides of a darkly painted wall attract the eye and create a focal point, particularly when they’re coupled with pops of color in pillows, lamps and art.

Add Accents – Finish off a room’s design by carefully placing accessories that highlight your statement wall. This is the perfect opportunity to integrate your personality into your home.

Show off your favorite artwork, family heirlooms or travel keepsakes.

Do you have a list of changes you’d like to make to your home this year?

Here are four upgrades ranging from curb appeal projects to large-scale expansions that can add high-yield returns.

Replacing doors and windows: Homeowners are often encouraged to consider projects that boost overall curb appeal. Swapping out a wooden front door for a steel model or replacing front-facing windows can pack more of an ROI punch than renovations made inside the home.

Constructing a deck: Create a beautiful transition from your back door to the outdoors by building a deck. The update turns into a major selling point that can recoup your initial investment when it’s time to move on.

Adding insulation: Of all the projects listed in Remodeling magazine’s 2017 Cost vs. Value Report, adding loose-fill insulation to your attic is the only one with returns that exceed 100 percent of the cost. It can also help reduce yearround heating and cooling costs.

Building a second-story addition: Even with a slight increase in construction costs, completing a significant two-story addition resulted in a substantial year-over-year increase in value from 2016 to 2017. Adding the extra space will likely catch the attention of buyers.

Emergency situations can happen without warning. By taking the time to prepare for a possible disaster now, you and your family will be equipped to handle a crisis.

Fire Escape Route and Meeting Spot It can take a mere five minutes for a fire to engulf your entire home. This is one reason having an escape plan is so important. Include at least two exit routes in your plan in case one is blocked, and designate a safe location for everyone in your household to meet.

Identifying a secondary location outside your neighborhood is good to have in the event it’s not safe to return.

List of Emergency Contacts Make laminated cards with a list of important phone numbers for each family member. This might include contact information for the local authorities and emergency services as well as your nearest relatives.

Home Safety Items Be prepared in case an emergency does occur by having these home safety items: Fire Extinguisher – Keep one on each floor, and check them annually.

First-Aid Kit – Store it in a central location that everyone knows.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors – Install detectors in each room and test them once a month.

Food and Water – Have a three-day supply of nonperishable foods and at least three gallons of water for each member of your household.

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he International Bowl, the largest annual international competition in American Football, is set for Jan. 12, 17 and 19 at AT&T Stadium. The 2018 series of games marks the second straight year that players from around the globe have convened in Arlington.

The International Bowl is a collaboration of USA Football and football governing bodies in each competing country. Each International Bowl features a series of practices, team activities, scrimmages and games for four high-school aged U.S. National Teams as well as U.S. Select Teams.

USA Football and Football Canada are among the 71 national federations that are members of International Federation of American Football. IFAF’s member nations span six continental regions: Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, Oceania and South America.

The bowl series in Arlington will feature 12 games showcasing top players from the United States, Canada, Japan, Mexico and the Nordic nations.

Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams says this unique football showcase is great for his community. “The City of Arlington is excited to have USA Football and the International Bowl Series return in January,” Williams says. “Football holds a special place within the fabric of our city, as well as dozens of nations spanning nearly every continent.

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The International Bowl underscores Arlington’s standing as a global football destination, and we’re honored to host its players, coaches and fans at our world-class AT&T Stadium.”

Here’s the schedule: Game Day 1: Jan. 12 Game 1: 9:30 a.m. – U.S. Under-14 Stars vs. U.S. Under-14 Stripes Game 2: 1 p.m. – U.S. Under-17 Stars vs. Football Ontario Game 3: 4:30 p.m. – U.S. Under-18 Select Team vs. UANL - Mexico Game 4: 8 p.m. – U.S. Under-19 Select Team vs. Team Nordic Game Day 2: Jan. 17 Game 5: 9:30 a.m. – U.S. Under-15/14 Stars vs. U.S. Under-15/14 Stripes Game 6: 1 p.m. – U.S. Under-15 Select Team vs. Mexico Game 7: 4:30 p.m. – U.S. Under-17 Stripes vs. Team Japan Game 8: 8 p.m. – U.S. Under-18 National Team vs. Football Canada Game Day 3: Jan. 19 Game 9: 9:30 a.m. – U.S. Under-16 Select Team vs. Unidad - Mexico Game 10: 1 p.m. – U.S. Under-16 National Team vs. UANL - Mexico Game 11: 4:30 p.m. – U.S. Under-17 National Team vs. Team British Columbia Game 12: 8 p.m. – U.S. Under-19 National Team vs. Team Football Canada For more: internationalbowlix.com.

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Andy Nguyen, who came to the United States from Vietnam in 1981, has been a county commissioner since 2010.

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ndy Nguyen regularly tackles government and social issues like health care, transportation, education, justice, public safety and economic development.

“Those are the challenges that I have to keep up with as a county commissioner,” he says, adding that his goal for 2018 is to come up with solutions to face the multiple challenges that Tarrant County anticipates. “Traffic is already bad,” he says. “Imagine adding another million people.”

Nguyen, 51, points out that Tarrant County’s indigent and senior populations are growing, as well. Sitting in his Tarrant county subcourthouse office on Abram Street, he says his priorities include improving mobility, developing a comprehensive strategy for JPS Health Network to deal with healthcare challenges over the long run, and effectively managing county finances to deal with future challenges without raising taxes.

That may sound daunting, but Nguyen is no stranger to struggle.

He came to the United States as a 14-year-old with his father and four of his siblings after escaping Vietnam. It was Aug. 26, 1981, after the Vietnam War, and communists had taken over South Vietnam.

“They implemented communism and socialism,” Nguyen recalls.

“Part of the policy was to nationalize private property ownership. So they seized my parents’ home and all the property my family owned at the time.”

The new rule essentially arrested all those deemed a threat to the new state, Nguyen says, which had included his father, a bank president.

“To the communists, educated people were a threat,” he says. “So they arrested my father and sent him to hard labor camp. Because of persecution, we had to escape from our homeland. That’s the reason we escaped from Vietnam via the boat, a fishing boat.”

Two of Nguyen’s brothers had escaped earlier in 1979. “They were on the Pacific Ocean for 30 days with scarce food and water,” he says.

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The two were rescued, taken to refugee camp in Thailand then eventually sent to Kentucky. When Nguyen, his father and four siblings escaped in 1981, they went to a refugee camp in Malaysia, before being sponsored by his first two brothers, gaining political asylum and coming to the United States.

“It was very difficult because everything here was totally strange to us,” he says. “We had to learn a new language, a new culture. The way of life is very different here. We had to basically finish high school while learning English.”

Nguyen says the one subject he and his siblings excelled in was mathematics, which helped him measure something significant: the span between the last time he had seen his mother and youngest brother (1981) and the moment they would reunite in 1992. “They came via airplane,” Nguyen says, smiling broadly.

Nguyen graduated from the University of Kentucky, where he had enrolled in the ROTC program. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as a second lieutenant and sent to Lawton, Okla.

Because his family had moved to Fort Worth, he traveled back and forth between the two cities.

“The natural course for me was to move to Texas,” he says.

Nguyen, who has served as Tarrant County Commissioner for seven years, says he plans to seek reelection for a third term. He and his wife, Julie Vu, live in Arlington. They have three children and have owned a small business for 17 years.

Nguyen says he enjoys drinking coffee with Julie Vu, eating French vanilla ice cream and watching movies with his children during his spare time. He also loves to talk church and politics with his siblings and to read a good John Maxwell book.

“The key ingredient for my success is the desire to lead and the desire to serve,” he says. “It comes from who I am as a person, maybe.

I have an authentic desire to serve, and to lead, and to solve complex problems. I enjoy doing those things.”

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Classic Cars

Rick and Aaron Logsdon model the 1910 Buick Model 16 Roadster that belongs to Aaron’s father, Arlington classic car collector, Mike Ames.

The car has plenty of style and ample power for a vehicle of its time, but due to the absence of a roof or windshield, driving it in windy conditions is a challenge.

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aron and Rick Logsdon seem all set to reprise the experience of her great-great-grandparents, along with her greatgrandmother and great-aunt, teenage girls at the time, who traveled a 2,000-mile round trip from Kansas City to Corpus Christi in 1912. The difference, however, was their journey was made in a EMF Touring Car with a top and room for five, while this 1910 Buick Model 16 Roadster was designed for an entirely different buyer in the early era of the horseless carriage.

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AN ODE TO BRASS The 1910 Buick Model 16 Roadster is very ornate with an abundance of highly polished brass hardware items including the radiator, lights, horn, controls, hub caps and fasteners.

manual spark advance control, hand throttle, no mirrors, no signals, mechanical brakes and sensitive steering.

And, without a windshield, the occupants of the two-seater had to be dressed appropriately for the impact of headwinds created by the speed of the big, 318-cubic-inch, inline four-cylinder engine producing a ride of 65 MPH. The Buick belongs to Aaron’s father, Arlington classic car collector Mike Ames and his wife Joy. It was her great grandparents who made that 2,000-mile journey in 1912. Mike explains its place in early American automotive history: “This car was the basis for the famous Buick ‘Bugs’

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“THE architecture or styling of the automobile is fascinating. This car represents the earliest example of car proportions that endure to this day – particularly sports cars – long hood, short rear deck, and just two seats. It just looks fast, not like a buggy without the horse.”

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that were driven by renowned race driver Louis Chevrolet to an impressive array of victories and a record-setting 106 MPH time trial. These were very fast cars, and, just like today, winning races on Sunday created showroom traffic on Monday.”

Having just acquired his first vehicle from the beginning of the last century to join his collection that spans the decades up through the 1970’s, Mike has fulfilled a long-sought goal.

“My personal search started years ago with a desire to add a car over 100 years old to my collection,” he says. “The architecture or styling of the automobile is fascinating to me. This car represents the earliest example of car proportions that endure to this day – particularly sports cars – long hood, short rear deck, and just two seats. It just looks fast, not like a buggy without the horse. I enjoy the history of automobile evolution, and this car is a beautiful example of early styling.”

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Matt and Ryan Logsdon take a close look at the 107-yearold engine, a breakthrough in 1910 automotive engineering. The car also featured woodgrain paneling and, of course, the iconic Buick logo.

items including the radiator, lights, horn, controls, hubcaps and fasteners. The brass required constant attention and care to maintain its brilliance. The more expensive the car, the more brass ornamentation. Most people that could afford Big Brass Cars could also afford a chauffeur whose duties included not only driving, but keeping the brass looking great.

This was followed by the Vintage Era that switched from brass to nickel plating and ultimately to the Modern Era when chrome plating was adopted – and remains the bright metal of choice.

Buick was the second largest manufacturer in the U. S. in 1910, producing a total of 29,425 cars. Only 153 were Model 16 Roadsters of which maybe as few as five remain today.

You would need to come up with $1,750 to acquire one the year it was first available. That translates to about $44,000 in today’s dollars, but, still, you would be buying a car without a roof, windows, doors, seat belts or anything to hold on to in the ruts that defined many of America’s early roads.

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look in the mirror and see a few gray hairs. Just the fact that I have enough to count scares me and turns getting old into a reality. Does having gray hair mean that I am old? I’m certainly getting older. We all are! I just celebrated another birthday, and I’m not sure if another birthday is something I like to celebrate.

I like the special attention that birthdays bring, but I don’t wait for them 364 days a year like I did when I was younger. A younger person looks forward to more privileges with each birthday. For an adult, another number means there are fewer things that you can do, like “I can’t run as fast as I used to,” or “I can’t see as far as I used to.” Being young is a beautiful thing but being older is comfortable.

My father always says, “You are only as old as you feel.” It’s the mind that makes you old, not always the body. I agree! This last birthday for me served as a reality check, and I realized that life is so short and it goes by so quickly. So, I began to think of things I can do to make my life better; here is what I came up with: I don’t always have the healthiest habits, and sometimes I eat too much and exercise too little, but that’s okay. I know that I can still change my lifestyle at 59 and beyond and make a big difference.

You can lower your risk of heart problems, cancer and bone fractures at any age. It’s not too late. You can really be healthier and more fit now than when you were 30. Daily movement is the key to your independence and a good quality of life. I would like to suggest that you make a new start in 2018 and get motivated.

I know how important it is to find the right people, friends, and place to work out with someone to encourage you to stay on track because I have found that place. At the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department, we have fitness leaders who will do just that. Our instructors add that FUN factor and connect with you on a 50

personal level. All recreation center fitness leaders create a sense of community within the classes. People feel connected to one another.

They begin to learn each other’s “spots” in the class and encourage each other. They start a phone tree or email group and now, thanks to social media, they even form a Facebook group to keep one another motivated and accountable.

Here’s a snapshot on some of the Arlington Parks offerings: Fit Over 50 Low Impact Classes, Zumba, Yoga, Chair Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, Boot Camp, Low Impact, Boxing, Fitness Line Dance, Strength and Sculpt, and Trampoline Fitness Classes. We accept the Silver Sneakers and Silver N Fit programs.

There’s also an Aging Well Expo on March 21 at the Arlington Convention Center. Participants can enjoy a free lunch, as well as free access to more than 100 health and wellness vendors, fitness demonstrations and education sessions. Registration for the free lunch begins January 2. Visit arlingtontx.gov/agingwell for more information about the event!

Let’s start the new year together and take control of our quality of life. Let me help you find the right exercise program that will make you feel invigorated, alert and ready for the challenge of the day. Call me at (817) 277-8091, and we’ll connect you with the right class. I want to leave behind to my children the memory of a happy mom who looked for the good in every situation and in every person. I want them to remember that I took care of myself and that I was proactive instead of reactive about my well-being. I look at my gray hairs once again. Really, there are not so many. I tell myself that they are signs of wisdom and maturity. Positive thinking! And really, I have yet to meet a happy person who looks old.

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hough the holiday rush is in the rearview mirror – and though you almost certainly placed something under the tree that made someone smile – if you’re a bona fide shopper, you realize that shopping season doesn’t end at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve. In fact, there’s some New Year’s joy to be had from shopping this month, because this month represents the best time to redo whatever it is in your home that needs to be redone.

Enter Gracie Lane, one of the region’s premier spots to find the item(s) that will turn last year’s home into this year’s Manor. Located at 4720 S. Cooper St. (and at gracielanecollection.com on the web), Gracie Lane was founded by longtime connoisseurs of the best shopping venues. Consequently, they’ve gathered the most impressive local collections under one delightful roof.

Plus, there’s the chance to keep one significant resolution: supporting local businesses in 2018. All the shops in this veritable retail nirvana are owned by people from the Arlington area, so when you do your redo, you’re contributing to a worthy cause.

Whether you seek an upscale, shabbychic bedroom set or simply a luxury accent, you are almost certain to find it in one of Gracie Lane’s shops.

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After cleansing the skin and identifying the specific areas to be treated, your aesthetician will apply the ultrasound gel and place the smooth treatment applicator against your skin. Next, she will use Ultherapy’s ultrasound imaging to first see deep within the skin to determine optimal placement of the treatment energy, and then deliver the focused ultrasound energy beneath the skin’s surface.

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It’s time to win the battle of the bulge (finally)

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f all the resolutions founded on good intentions but generally abandoned because of bad habits, “I’m going to lose some weight this year” is the perennial champ. Diet Solution Centers (DSC) can change that result in 2018.

In fact, helping you lose weight – and keep it off – is what Diet Solution Centers is all about. The practice began in Mansfield in 2011 with a mission to help the community get healthy and lose excess weight. DSC is a medically monitored weight loss program that specializes in each patient’s particular situation.

Before they even begin the program they receive an EKG and blood work, which tests for cholesterol and thyroid levels. This also includes: BMI, weight, height, vitals, B12 injection, and Amino appetite suppressants. The medical staff strives to achieve the best results for every individual patient.

In order to achieve the best results, each patient will select the supplements that adhere to their goal. DSC has an array of caffeine-free, natural and effective aides for weight loss including: Fat Burners, Fat Blockers, B12 injections, Multi-Vitamins, Hair Skin & Vitamins, Trim Slim and Cascara Sagrada.

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NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! Your links to success

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ou generally don’t hear someone resolve to play more golf in the New Year (although you might hear a promise to use fewer “golf words”).

Still, 2018 is an ideal time to think about getting to or returning to a local course.

Arlington offers fabulous golf at four distinctly different courses to players of every level of experience. Whether you are a beginner or the most seasoned player, you will enjoy your experience whenever you take on the challenges at Tierra Verde (7005 Golf Club Drive), Lake Arlington (1516 W. Green Oaks Blvd.), Meadowbrook Park (1300 E. Dugan) or the newly renovated Chester W. Ditto Golf course (801 Brown Blvd.), set to re-open later this year.

Golf is not only a great way to get exercise, it also can create bonds that will last a lifetime. For more: arlingtongolf.com.

And baby makes three

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f a new addition to the family is part of your New Year’s celebration – especially if it’s your first new addition to the family – you’ll want to check out the various Women’s Services classes at Medical City Arlington.

All classes are held in the OB classroom on the third floor of the Medical City Arlington Women’s Hospital located at 3301 Matlock Road and include “Prepared Childbirth,” “Infant Care/Safety,” “Breastfeeding” and “Sibling Class.”

If you simply want to check out the Medical City Arlington Women’s Hospital, the facility offers a free 45-minute guided tour. Tours meet on the first floor of the Women’s Hospital, in the waiting room area. You will learn about maternity services offered, labor and delivery suites, postpartum rooms, nursery, as well as hospital amenities. For more: (682) 509-6200.

Fitness is as fitness does

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he Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA is an ideal place for people of all ages and walks of life to come together to encourage health and wellbeing, and foster connections through fitness, sports, childcare programs and community.

From six-week fitness programs to classes geared specifically for older adults, from the weight room to the Zumba dance floor, the Y’s three Arlington locations have something for everyone hoping to make 2018 the year he or she leads a healthier life.

The Y also offers leagues for team sports for adults and children, as well as aquatics, nutrition classes, personal training, wellness classes, a Father/ Child program, camps for children, and more.

For more: amaymca.org.

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rlington Tennis Center is an award-winning public facility, with numerous recognitions at both the state and national level. ATC, which opened in 1995, is located in south Arlington at 500 W. Mayfield Road. It is fully owned and operated by the City of Arlington.

There are 26 lighted outdoor courts, including six 10 and Under courts for children, a full-service pro shop, concession area, plus locker rooms with showers.

Each member of the center’s teaching staff is a certified professional (including two top level P-1), and the center offers classes, drills and leagues for players of all ages and skill levels from beginner to advanced levels.

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Business Beat

American DREAM come true

David Dang’s entrepreneurial spirit has made a positive mark on East Arlington • By Toni Randle-Cook

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Dang says it was his dream. “I share my dream, I share my eet David Dang. He is a North Texas businessman who is experience, I share my heart with all of the people,” he says. helping to change the landscape of East Arlington.

In 2014, the city launched its new brand, “The American Dream Dang bought the Ben Thanh Plaza and Central City.” According to its website, the brand reflects that Arlington is Market (formerly the Hong Kong Market Place) in 2012. where many dreams start as aspirations that can turn into a reality It’s located on the corner of East Pioneer Parkway and New York and a better future.

Avenue, directly across the street from the new Arlington ISD Dan David Dang embodies this brand. His dream became a reality. His Dipert Career and Technical Center. dream also betters the future of the city. “The Ben Thanh Plaza offers “That is a significant corner,” says Sue Phillips, the President of beautification and revitalization of the area,” says Phillips. “David East Arlington Renewal. “To have that kind of major activity going works with the Arlington Police Department, and he is always on, on both sides of the street, is incredible, and we are very grateful checking with them on to David for choosing that site.” safety [measures] that may You can’t miss the entrance to the Ben Thanh be going on his property.”

Plaza! An enormous red gate with Asian detail The Ben Thanh Plaza welcomes visitors. Once in the parking lot, is composed of three you continue to see the influence of Dang’s buildings, adding up to Vietnamese heritage – from the lettering on the 175,000 square feet. There street signs, to a replica of an historic iconic are more than 40 retail temple in North Vietnam, even the plaza name stores, a food court with itself. Ben Thanh Market is a large marketplace seven restaurants and and tourist attraction in central Ho Chi Minh a bakery, and a central City, Vietnam. market offering an array Dang left Vietnam in 1978. He then moved of international foods. to Malaysia, the Netherlands and finally Dang says the Plaza immigrated to the United States in 1988. Dang is set up like a mall to lived in both New York and California before offer shoppers a unique settling in Texas after buying his first store in experience.

Haltom City. In 2002, he bought a second store And while the Plaza in Irving (which is now closed). does cater primarily to “It’s a great country to do business,” says Asian clientele, Dang Dang. “And Arlington is a great city, where says there are also Latino there is a lot of opportunity for business.” and American goods. He Dang believes Arlington offers positive hopes to attract business thinking and positive policy for business from all populations of people. He says he had his eyes on the east people.

Arlington property for years. He first looked at Phillips hopes for the it in 1991 but didn’t have enough funds to buy same, but not only for it at the time. those who live here.

“I still remember. This location was a David Dang’s Ben Thanh Plaza has “We want it to be a Home Depot. I had brokers searching for a helped redefine and revitalize an destination location for location for my supermarket. After Home important part of East Arlington. visitors coming to our Depot left I made an offer …” recalls Dang.

Photo: Toni Randle-Cook city,” she says.

“So even though it was decades later, when Next month, from Feb. 9-11, Ben Thanh Plaza will be the site of this became available again we didn’t have much doubt; we a Chinese New Year celebration with live entertainment, a variety picked it right away!” of food vendors and shopping. After that event, Dang says he will Dang says the location was at the top of his list because a lot of begin work on his next big project – a complete renovation of his Vietnamese live and do business in the corridor from Collins and Asian supermarket in Haltom City.

Pioneer to New York and Pioneer.

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Community Corner

Still going STRONG

The Rotary Club of Arlington’s mission of service is evolving to meet today’s needs • By Bill Lace

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he Rotary Club of Arlington is only five years away coming up and could be potential Rotarians. Make it meaningful.” from turning 100, but it’s not your grandfather’s club.

The club, and Rotary in general, he says, has shifted from a It doesn’t fit the old stereotype of a bunch of elderly, mostly philanthropic organization into “an actual service club. It suit-and-tie white guys who mainly meet for lunch used to be that when we wanted to do something, we all wrote once a week. checks. Now, we’re getting out there, going to Webb Elementary No, it’s not your grandfather’s club … except when it actually is. and going to help clean up River Legacy Park.”

Don Mebus’ father Jerry and grandfather Bob Cooke were The key to recruiting and retaining new members, he says, members. So were Valerie Landry’s grandfather, Leonard is to get them involved – physically involved – in club projects.

Bergstrom, and Mary Tom Curnutt’s grandfather, Tom L. Cravens.

“You make a difference in someone’s life by working directly on a Club Secretary Susie McAllister’s grandfather, Sam Wine, was the project,” he says. “Once you do that, you get that certain joy and first president. want to do more.”

But the 12 men who founded the club on June 11, 1923, And there is no lack of projects. The club holds the annual would be hard put to recognize it now, at least at first glance.

Arlington Heroes Run honoring veterans and first responders, The Rotary motto “Service Above Self” rings just as true, but with proceeds going to organizations that support them. It has the “selves” have a new look. Skirts, blouses and pantsuits worked since 2003 to bring safe drinking water to an area of have joined the eastern Honduras. A grant suits since women from the club’s governing were admitted in district last year went to help 1987. There’s even a fund the new Downtown smattering of jeans, Library, and a similar grant workboots and polo this year will seek to help shirts. Demographics prevent sex trafficking both have changed. by purchasing equipment Landry and Mary and computer software for Tom Curnutt are the Tarrant County Sheriff’s immediate past Department and holding president and training events so that president-elect, ordinary citizens can be respectively. Current vigilant. The club also annually president Joe Way is presents awards to the most Current Rotary Club of Arlington members Mary Tom African-American. outstanding male and female Curnutt, Joe Way, Don Mebus, Valerie Landry and Peter Scott.

The club maintains sixth-graders in every AISD Photo: Southern Flair Photography the weekly luncheon elementary school. format, but Rotary International has softened its once stringent The foregoing speaks only to major club initiatives. The beauty attendance policies. Missed meetings can, as always, be made of the Rotary Club of Arlington, Landry says, is that the number is up at other Rotary clubs, many of which meet in evenings or for limited only by the members’ vision and how they communicate breakfast. There are even virtual meetings via an “e-club,” and their vision to others. working on a club project can count as a meeting.

“If you’re really passionate about a project, and it aligns “If you go out and do something to make a difference in within the six focus areas of Rotary, there are innumerable somebody’s life, that’s important and counts as attendance,” assets for you to really get people behind it,” she says. “It’s so Mebus says. “The whole idea is to be relevant to people who are neat to be able to take an idea to the club and to have people 56

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(Left) The evolution of the Rotary Club of Arlington: Here’s what it looked like in 1968 and what it looks like today, five decades later.

(Above) The club’s first president, Sam Wine, who helped found the organization in 1923.

say they want to work on it. All of a sudden, your idea has blossomed into a real cause or event.”

Perhaps nothing captures the scope of the Rotary Club of Arlington more than its partnership with Webb Elementary School begun in 1993. Webb was chosen, club member Peter Scott notes, “because it was the poorest school in the AISD and because the dropout rate was very, very high in that particular area.”

The philanthropic approach to the problem was to create a fund to provide each student who completed the sixth grade at Webb a college scholarship upon graduation from high school, provided certain criteria were met. Scott, who had just moved to Arlington after 11 years as a Rotarian in Cleveland, Ohio, was tapped to head the fundraising. Through personal donations and various events, enough was raised so that 478 students have been awarded scholarships worth $611,343. The fund, Scott says, stands at about $1.4 million.

“What they do for our community is amazing,” Heather Boggs, former student and scholarship recipient, said in a 2012 interview on KXAS-TV. “I’m very thankful and forever in their debt.”

The program drew national attention that same year when the Rotary Club of Arlington was selected as one of 10 “Champions of Change” clubs and was honored at a White House reception.

The scholarship program, Scott says, is only the start of what the club does for Webb’s students. Every fourth-grader receives a dictionary, and club members frequently visit the school, reading to and mentoring the students. Fundraisers are conducted in the school cafeteria. And each year the entire fifth grade and their

teachers are offered a four-day outing at the YMCA’s Camp Grady Spruce. “It’s a great experience, a great motivator,” he says, “not only for the kids, but also for us to keep it going.”

He especially remembers one thank-you letter received after the campout. The student wrote ecstatically about being outdoors, learning about animals and science and ended with “… and I didn’t hear a gunshot all week.”

Webb Principal Elena Lopez is appreciative. “The Arlington Rotary Club continues to provide opportunities for our students that they otherwise would not experience,” she says. “Through their generosity our students are not only able to engage in hands-on learning, attending trips such as Camp Grady Spruce, but the idea to attend college becomes a reality with the Rotary Scholarship for every sixth grade student!”

It has been such experiences that have kept members active and helped the club maintain a steady membership. “We’re at 133 right now,” Landry says, “a little lower than what we’ve been in the past, but life happens. People move. Their commitments change outside of Rotary. But we’ll always be there to catch them when they’re ready again.”

Mebus attributes a nationwide decline in service club membership over several decades, to a “shift in the entrepreneurial spirit.” Fewer businesses are home-owned, he notes, and frequent relocations within a corporate structure make it hard to put down roots. But, he and his colleagues take heart in organizations like the Rotary Club of Arlington that are still able to martial that spirit into public service and give their members the same pride in and spirit of community enjoyed by many of their grandfathers. arlingtontoday.com • January 2018 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Picture-perfect Moments

Photos: Bobby Cornelius

Kristine Berhorst, Bonita Holloway and Karrah Pacheco

Jim Reeder, Robyn Barrere, Steve Zimmer and Moise Lafontant at the Arlington Life Shelter “Home for the Holidays” event

Sara McMillion, Alison McMillion and Becca Bartlett

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Snapshots from Alliance For Children’s Picnic at the Park and from the Arlington Life Shelter’s “Home for the Holidays” event

(Back row) Scott Reading, Mark Turner, Lori Turner and Kayla Haun; (Front row) Tom Grothouse, Michelle Grothouse, Mark Jurmu and Michelle Jurmu

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Jeff “Skin” Wade and former Ranger Michael Young

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Worthy Causes

Velma Bogart started Musical Memory Singers to help bring joy to people with dementia.

HER song

Velma Bogart created Musical Memory Singers to benefit people with Alzheimer’s and dementia • By Karen Gavis

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ome people have a song in their hearts. Velma Bogart recently discovered that she has an entire choir in hers.

After receiving an SOS email from Elva Roy, founder of Ambassadors for Aging, Bogart, 85, decided to create a special singing ensemble in Arlington that is literally changing lives. “[Roy] independently started a group that was paying attention to older people,” Bogart says. “Arlington needs that.”

Bogart explains how Roy had watched a Minneapolis choir online that was helping people with Alzheimer’s disease recall memory through music, and the idea came about to do the same in North Texas. The video was compelling, so much so that Bogart formed Musical Memory Singers, a group made up of Alzheimer’s patients and their care partners.

The group meets on Thursdays at the Pantego Lion’s Club to sing old, familiar tunes like “Deep in the Heart of Texas” and “Bicycle Built for Two.” “Those words come right back to them,” Bogart says. “And they smile. It doesn’t look like anybody is ailing or having trouble being there.”

Bogart had noticed that, when talking with a group of 20 to 30 people, nearly all hands go up when the people are asked if they know someone with Alzheimer’s. She says Musical Memory Singers focuses on those in the mild to intermediate stages of dementia, and most participants live at home with caregivers.

“At first, it’s hard to recognize who has Alzheimer’s,” she says.

“They didn’t used to know what it was. They called it old age.”

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Bogart believes her dad probably had dementia of some sort. ”He was a musician,” she says. “He would have benefited going with a care partner and listening to songs.”

MMS has about 35 singers, and Bogart says people do not need to join the group – “just show up” – and everyone is welcome. The group has had invitations to sing at other locations but prefers to sing at the Lion’s Club. “It’s not a group we take someplace,” she Photo: Karen Gavis says. “I have learned so much about dementia. The main thing is they like familiarity.”

Since July, the volunteer group has acquired a board of directors, secured a venue, recruited a pianist and started a Facebook page, among other things. An electric piano has been donated, and MMS will soon have a website, as well. In addition, Bogart sends out a weekly newsletter letting people know what’s coming up or if a rehearsal has been canceled.

Bogart says UTA students have also attended sessions for extra credit. “The intergenerational effect of having the UTA students there was tremendous,” she says. “The kids have been wonderful.”

Bogart moved to Arlington in the 1970s and has taught music both publically and privately. Her parents were both musicians.

She also has sung in choirs and still plays occasionally with the Arlington Community Band and Mansfield Wind Symphony.

Her goal for 2018 is to keep MMS’ board members energized.

“They’ve jumped right in and said yes to most everything I’ve suggested,” she says. “The board members have been tremendous.

Each one has come with a talent or skill.”

Bogart said MMS is currently looking for a backup director, and once the group is moving along good, she plans to step down so she can practice her flute and play with her grandchildren and great grandchild. “I need to do this one last thing,” she says.

“There are so many people that need this to have an hour of fun and singing and spiritual uplifting.”

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Picture-perfect Moments

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Youngsters Brecklynn Gilcrease and Dalynn Gilcrease pose with officers Jace Huntley and Pam Gold

The Northstar School float drew many an “ooh” and “ah.”

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Snapshots from the annual Holiday Lights Parade and from the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony in Downtown Arlington

Was this December 2017 or back to the future?

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Arlington ISD Jennifer Fuller, an English teacher at Arlington Collegiate High School at TCC - Southeast, was recently awarded a Milken Educator Award during an assembly in front of the school. The honor comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize.

Fuller is among up to 45 educators who will receive the prestigious honor during the 2017-2018 season. The Milken Educator Awards, hailed by Teacher magazine as the “Oscars of Teaching,” has been opening minds and shaping futures for 30 years. The initiative’s goals are two-fold: to celebrate, elevate and activate innovators who are guiding America’s next generation of leaders and to inspire young, capable people to consider teaching as a career. Milken Educators believe, “The future belongs to the educated.”

Milken Educators are selected in early to mid-career for what they have achieved and for the promise of what they will accomplish. In

addition to the $25,000 prize and public recognition, Fuller’s honor includes membership in the National Milken Educator Network, a group of more than 2,700 top teachers, principals and specialists dedicated to strengthening education.

Primrose School The blog “Pointers for Parents” (primroseschools.com/blog) notes that early exposure to music is an important part of every child’s development. The blog shows how parents are making musical memories with their children and stresses the need for variety in the music that is shared. Here are some musical genres the blog recommends for parents and their children: • Children’s music, which generally has two things in common: lyrics that appeal to young ones and fun, corresponding movements.

• Popular Music (rock, country, hip-hop, rap and many other styles), which has a strong sense of beat.

• Classical Music, which provides a great deal of musical nourishment.

• Jazz, which tends to focus on rhythm, harmony and intricate melodic lines and often features spontaneous interaction and improvisation.

• World Music, or music from other cultures that can enrich a child’s sense of the variety of musical sounds available, especially since this genre often features more unusual instruments.

St. Maria Goretti Catholic School The St. Maria Goretti team came out a big winner in a recent First Lego League robotics competition. The girls team, Robotastik 5, advanced to another qualifying round and won The Judges Award. Meanwhile, the boys team, Teslas, moved directly to Regional and won second place.

The Robotics Club consists of 27 students from fifth-eighth grades divided into six teams: Robot Raiders, Robotastik 5, Teslas, Turtle Tech, Short Circuit and Skylab.

The Oakridge School A football standout for The Oakridge School will play tight end for Baylor University. Surrounded by his teammates, coaches, administrators and host family, Christoph Henle, an international student from Austria, made his college choice

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official last month. The 6-foot-6, 230-pound senior finished second on the team in receiving last year, catching 41 passes for 579 yards and nine touchdowns.

The Dallas Morning News SportsDayHS staff ranked him among the top 100 senior football recruits for 2018 in North Texas.

Henle is excited about his future and thankful for the foundation he received at The Oakridge School that he believes has prepared him for college. “All my coaches, the teachers, classmates and teammates have been so supportive during my time here,” says Henle.

“The classwork has been challenging, I’ve grown more independent, and Oakridge has taught me how to get through stressful times and deal with problems that arise in life.”

Mansfield ISD Two Mansfield ISD staff members who go above and beyond became the district’s latest Heartbeat Award recipients. Eryn Kriewall, music aide at J.L. Boren Elementary School, and Natalie Driver, educational technology trainer, were presented with the award last month.

The Heartbeat Award recognizes employees who display heart in their lives and inspire other district employees through their actions. The award, according to Superintendent Dr. Jim Vaszauskas, is second in significance in MISD circles only to getting a school named after an employee. The Heartbeat Award was established in January 2003.

Nolan Catholic High School The fall semester was special for a number of Nolan Catholic High School singers and musicians. On the choir front, 21 Nolan students advanced after the first round of TMEA All-State Choir auditions.

The students were Sam Ater, Clare Axthelm, Grace Axthelm, Megan Banh, Andy Breclaw, Katie Burke, Kate Chiappetta, Angela Ciacchella, Grace Diseker, Hunter Ferguson, Jack Flannery, Katrina Hooker, Midori Hrinda, Emily Morris, Lucy Petkovyat, Leo Rodriguez, Christina Stehling, Maddie Sumner, Lizzie Theisen, Lavang Vu and Madison Warren.

As for the band, Leo Rodriguez qualified for Area Jazz at the Association of Texas Small School Bands ATSSB All-State Jazz Band competition. He was awarded an audition for the Association of Texas Small School Bands ATSSB All-State Jazz Band. Also, Luke DuaneTessier earned 5th chair on trumpet in the All-Region Jazz Band.

Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is hosting Full Steam Ahead, a conference designed to empower Hurst-EulessBedford ISD fifth and sixth grade girls to plan for a bright future.

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Newman International Academy Newman International Academy of Mansfield brings together the best and most rigorous curricula of the East and West in a collegeprep, open-enrollment, public charter school. It is a safe haven for all students, including those who transition from home schools to a regular school setting. NIAM provides a private school environment with no private-school fees. In fact, it is tuition free. Here students prepare themselves for the 21st century marketplace, civilization and wonder in the field of academics, fine arts and sports.

The small classes with their focus on excellence, innovative learning, and discipline; the dedicated and highly qualified faculty and staff, and the many co-curricular activities help NIAM students capture a passion for learning.

St. Joseph Catholic School The students at St. Joseph Catholic School were involved in several notable altruistic endeavors during the fall. The youngsters and their families provided Thanksgiving meals to 25 area families.

Previously, they also particpated in the H2O for Life Water Walk to raise money to provide for people in underdeveloped countries who don’t have ready access to drinking water.

St. Joseph’s efforts were featured in The North Texas Catholic publication, and the H2O For Life organization called the students “Water Warriors!”

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Sally Greathouse, Jaden Ratliff, Principal Codi Van Duzee, AISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos and Gloria Pena Jeanne Muldrew, Gabriella Reyes, Raquel Leiker and Marlena English

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Newsworthy The Tee Box

Renovated Ditto course is a GEM

This is the final story in a series on local golf facilities.

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new year brings a new course to the city – well, at least a new look to a storied course. For the past 12 months, Chester W. Ditto Golf Course has been undergoing renovation, and the “new” Ditto, set to re-open in the spring, features a complete re-routing of the facility, improved turf grasses for the new tees and greens complexes, new bunkers and many other updated aspects.

Arlington-based Colligan Golf design, which executed the redo, also oversaw the expansion of the water collection/retention pond, and the planting of drought-tolerant species, to aid in irrigation efforts and water savings.

The new layout stretches Ditto, located at 801 Brown Blvd., to 7,000 yards for low-handicap golfers and potential collegiate events, and features five sets of tees to ensure a great playing experience for

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golfers of all ability levels. An expanded driving range and practice facility also allows for additional private instruction and group lessons for both adults and junior golfers.

Colligan Golf Design has overseen many notable course renovations, including recent projects at Stevens Park Golf Course, Squaw Creek Golf Course, Brackenridge Park Golf Course, Stonebriar Country Club and Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club.

Stevens Park jumped to No. 18 in Golfweek’s ranking of the best municipal courses in the U.S. following Colligan’s work.

Trey Kemp was responsible for all phases of design, construction documents and construction observation, crafting a new layout that should make the course one of Arlington’s recreational treasures.

The project was financed through a variety of sources, including 2008 and 2014 bond funds and debt service.

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“We are at the beginning of an exciting transportation technology revolution. And Arlington’s Via Rideshare Pilot Program is the latest example of our City’s willingness to explore innovative transportation technology solutions for our residents, employees, students and visitors,” Mayor Jeff Williams said during the launch celebration in Downtown Arlington.

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nsalata Caprese – or, as we know it in the USA, Caprese Salad – is said to have originated on the Isle of Capri. It is the perfect example of the philosophy of Italian food: the best ingredients available, simply prepared in a way that highlights the flavors. No complicated sauces or intricate plating – just great food to be enjoyed with family and friends.

This classic Italian dish uses some of the best ingredients summer in Italy has to offer. The colors pay homage to the green, white and red of the Italian flag.

Sun-ripened, sliced tomatoes, creamy fresh buffalo mozzarella cheese cut into slices and fresh hand-torn basil leaves form the base of this dish. Arranged on a serving platter and topped with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, freshly ground black pepper and a sprinkle of sea salt, this is a perfect start to your meal. Although not traditionally Italian, it tastes great with a drizzle of goodquality, aged balsamic vinegar!

This simple combination of great ingredients can be used as the basis for other dishes. Put it on pizza, and you have Pizza Margherita! Skewer bocconcini (small mozzarella balls), cherry tomatoes and basil, and it’s perfect for a cocktail party.

We love this flavor combination so much that we have re-imagined Caprese salad into Baked Pasta Caprese! This baked pasta dish with lots of gooey melted cheese is perfect for a cold winter’s day. Imagine a gathering of family and friends in front of cozy log fire, Baked Pasta Caprese for dinner and, of course, a glass or two of Chianti!

Baked Pasta Caprese Ingredients: 12 ounces dry penne or orecchiette pasta; 2 to 3 cups marinara sauce (preferably the excellent marinara from Cafe Sicilia!); salt and black pepper to taste; a generous pinch of red pepper flakes; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, torn or shredded (extra for garnish); 8 ounces fresh mozzarella (about 2 balls or more, if you like!), half sliced into rounds and half cubed; 1 1/2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided.

Method: Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and drain, reserving a little of the pasta water. Put the marinara sauce in a large, non-stick pot and heat over low heat; add the salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Add the pasta and stir carefully to coat the pasta with sauce. Add 3/4 of the grated parmesan cheese, the cubed mozzarella and the fresh basil. If necessary, thin the sauce with the pasta water by adding a little at a time. Put the pasta mixture in a large, buttered oven-proof dish. Top with the remaining parmesan and sliced fresh mozzarella cheese. Place in the center of the oven and broil for about five minutes until the cheese has melted and starts to brown. Keep a close eye on it so that it does not burn! Garnish with the addition of basil leaves.

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Resolution time? Here are some ways to become/stay healthy in 2018 • By Texas Health Resources

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t’s no secret that Americans eat too much and exercise too little. We’re the home of motorized bicycles and scooters, extra-large value meals and an Uber standing by to drive us three city blocks.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides suggestions for the amount and type of activity Americans of all ages should be aiming for, and while some news is positive, the overall picture isn’t anything to write home about. Almost 52 percent of American adults over 18 meet the CDC’s Physical Activity Guidelines for aerobic physical activity, but less than 22 percent meet guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity.

The statistics don’t improve much when you look at what most Texans are doing, either. In 2015, nearly 30 percent of adults in Texas reported no leisure-time physical activity, with only 18 percent meeting the recommended aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity levels. Additionally, only 30 percent of Texas high school students report getting one hour or more of daily moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Texas Health is working to change these trends by joining up with the Blue Zones Project to encourage employees and patients to move more and improve their well-being. The Power 9 are lifestyle habits and beliefs of those who live longer, healthier lives, according to researchers, and they include the following: • Move Naturally • Purpose • Down Shift • 80% Rule • Plant Slant • Wine @ 5 • Belong • Loved Ones First • Right Tribe Is it any surprise the first suggestion is to move? With our largely sedentary lifestyles, the idea of moving naturally may sound strange to Americans. According to Blue Zones, however, the healthiest and longest-living people don’t seek out exercise by lifting weights, joining gyms, or training for triathlons, Spartan races or Tough Mudder events. They just move more through their daily tasks, whether that means walking to a market, working in their gardens or completing household tasks with a bit of elbow grease.

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ways to become more active, seeking out activities you actually enjoy and that complement your own physical abilities.

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who claim you’re too busy to exercise, the CDC even provides ideas to overcome the most common stumbling blocks of getting regular activity. When you consider the potential for a longer life and improved weight control, as well as a decreased risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, depression and some cancers, finding the time (or getting over your other hang-ups) seems like a good idea.

If something is holding you back from getting the recommended aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity, check out the following recommendations: • Take an honest look at your schedule and identify at least three 30-minute periods when you can schedule time for physical activity.

• Pay attention to your moods and energy levels. Are you more likely to be active in the morning, afternoon or evening? Plan accordingly.

• Make movement part of your everyday habits: – Walk or ride your bike instead of driving whenever you can.

– Take the dog for a walk more often.

– Exercise while you watch TV. – Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

– Park farther away from the front door when you’re running errands.

– Instead of texting or emailing a colleague, walk to their office for a chat.

– Mow your own yard and do your own gardening instead of paying someone else to do it.

– Plan social activities involving exercise, such as inviting friends to go hiking, swimming or dancing.

– Dust off your school-days gym skills, such as hula hooping or jumping rope.

– Get the whole family involved by going for walks, riding bikes, playing tag, hitting the playground, etc.

– Plan ahead when you travel and stay at hotels where you can walk to the conference or meeting, swim between sessions and jog in the evening.

If you sit down and really figure out why you’re not getting enough physical activity, it’s easier to come up with a plan to overcome whatever is holding you back. Talk to your spouse, friends or physician, and find a group of people to support you and keep you accountable. And whatever you do and however you decide to do it, just get up and move!

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TRIVIA: Live Trivia with the Pub Guys When: Jan. 3, 10, 17,24 Where: World of Beer (5005 S. Cooper St.) Show time: 7 p.m.

Notes: Bring your smart friends for the trivia and your rich friends for the tab.

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COMEDY: D.L Hughley

When: Jan. 4-7 Where: Arlington Improv (309 Curtis Mathes Way #147) Show times: Check website Notes: Hughley has become nationally known for his stand-up, television and movie career. He now has a syndicated radio show.

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MUSIC: Live music at The Grease Monkey

When: Jan. 5, 6, 12, 13 Where: The Grease Monkey (200 N. Mesquite St.) Show time: 9 p.m.

Notes: Scheduled performers include Michael Lee (Jan. 5), 57 Sauce (Jan 6), Derek Lee (Jan. 12) and Brandon Steadman (Jan. 13).

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Notes: This month’s featured performers/performances include One-man Star Wars Trilogy starring Charles Ross (Jan. 5), Vicki Lawrence & Mama (Jan. 6), The Blues Brothers - Tribute (Jan. 12), Bricks in the Wall - Pink Floyd Tribute (Jan. 13), Engelbert Humperdink’s “The Prodigal Son Tour” (Jan. 16) , and A.J. Croche with special guest Bonnie Bishop (Jan. 19).

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MUSIC: Jessie Jennings & Friends

When: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 Where: Fat Daddy’s Sports & Spirits Cafe (781 W. Debbie Lane, Mansfield) Show time: 7 p.m.

Notes: Jesse Jennings, originally from Dublin, Texas, is a singer, songwriter and musician based in Fort Worth.

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THEATER: Sylvia

When: Jan. 12- Feb. 4 Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday; 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday Notes: After 22 years of raising children in the suburbs, Greg and Kate move to Manhattan, where Greg brings home a dog he found in the park – or that has found him – bearing only the name “Sylvia” on her name tag. A streetsmart mixture of Lab and Poodle,

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Sylvia becomes a major bone of contention between the husband and wife in this gripping play. Adult language.

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MUSIC: Symphony Arlington presents pianist Ivan Donchev

When: Jan. 18 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show time: 7:30 p.m.

Notes: Music critics describe Ivan Donchev as “refined” (Qobuz Magazine, France), “full with temperament” (Darmstadter Echo, Germany), “gifted with impeccable technique and remarcable ability to excite” (Il Cittadino, Italy). Guest conductor Piero Romano will lead the orchestra during this concert, which will feature Beethoven’s “Piano Concerto No. 2 in Bb Major” and Weber’s “Overture to Euryanthe.”

For more: symphonyarlington.org

MUSICAL THEATER: Wild Kratts - Live!

When: Jan. 27 Where: Verizon Theatre (1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie) Show time: 1 p.m.

Notes: Wild Kratts - Live! is a theatrical stage show based on the popular animated television series “Wild Kratts.” Martin and Chris Kratt, stars of the Emmy-nominated show, step on stage to engage the audience in a classic Wild Kratts adventure.

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Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) When: 8 a.m.

In a nutshell: This family-friendly 5K run and 1-mile Fun Run, hosted by CASA Photo: music.blog.mayjc.com of Tarrant County, will attract hundreds of people dressed in masks, capes and original costumes, all joining together to support abused and neglected children in foster care. ennis DeYoung, former lead For more: casatarrantsuperherorun.com singer for the rock group Styx, will perform at 8 p.m. on Jan. 26 at Verizon Theatre in Grand Prairie.

DeYoung’s concert featuring many of the band’s greatest hits will be the highlight of the evening. The event also will feature a performance by Night Ranger, which, like Styx, was a consistent Top 40-charting band during the 1980s.

DeYoung’s powerful vocals were at the heart of some of Styx’s better known numbers, including “Lady,” “Don’t Let It End” and “Come Sail Away.”

He also charted as a solo artist with “Desert Moon” and “Don’t Wait for Heroes.”

DeYoung’s live concert with a six-piece band showcases all the STYX Greatest Hits spanning the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ‘90s. The set includes all eight Top 10 hits. DeYoung is a legendary singer, songwriter, keyboardist, composer and record producer with a career spanning more than 40 years. His voice is still one of the more recognizable in the music world.

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bat an eye at this goofy-looking get up, but as I walk from the press hat is it like to be a sportscaster?” That is a box to the set at the Rebecca Creek Saloon, I see tons of fans who question I hear often, and my answer is always get such a kick out of the outfit. They will shout, “I knew you only the same, “It beats working for a living.” My dressed from the waist up…!” Or, “You look like Angus Young.” wife’s response to that witticism is, “for a guy That, of course, is a reference to the AC/DC guitarist who made who doesn’t work for a living, you sure are gone a lot.” She is witty, short pants and suit coats a fashion trend. too. Thirty-five years into my career, I still enjoy my work, and I can Upon arrival at the set, Mark McLemore, Pudge Rodriguez and I truthfully answer that way for a lot of reasons. First and foremost, discuss the topics of the show. Their perspective and experience is I talk about games for a living! Still, as fun as it is, the job is more so vast that I have never stumped them with a question or a topic. complicated than you might imagine.

Between them they have 40 years in the game, and they have seen For example, on a typical day of preparing for Rangers Live on Fox it all. That said, I taught them how to dress for TV on a hot day.

Sports SW, I leave for Globe Life Park about five hours before game Pudge often completes the jacket, time. Once I get to the ballpark, my tie, shorts ensemble with a pair of first stop is the clubhouse. There are sandals or flip flops. some formal interviews done before One night last season he was batting practice, and there is time to actually wearing long pants but just talk to players and coaches in the loafers with no socks. When I went clubhouse. We also talk to the manager on the air during the eighth inning every day before the game. We talk to preview the post game show, to him every day after the game, too.

Pudge raised his barefoot to just Which begs the question, ”how do over my shoulder and just out of you think of enough questions for two my view. Everyone on our crew interviews per day?” Good question, saw the hi-jinx except me, and, of and sometimes I am surprised we do ust another day course, they all got a big laugh at have enough questions to ask. Know at the office my expense. The Fox Sports SW this, Jeff Banister is a saint to put up As we look behind the curtain into Facebook page captioned it, “Hall with us twice a day. In the course of a the Fox Sports SW broadcast booth, we see that the fun and games aren’t of Fame foot.” baseball season Banny does roughly always confined to the field.

Perhaps the pictures prove my 650 interviews with those of us who assessment that broadcasting cover the team on a daily basis. sports beats working for a That first clubhouse session is over living. The truth is we all take at about 4 o’clock, and then it is time to our jobs seriously, but we don’t begin the specific preparation for the take ourselves seriously. It would be tough to be too serious when pregame show. This involves talking to the producer, reading the wearing short pants with a suit, or talking to millions of people with game notes, coordinating with the rest of the crew and preparing a bare foot over your shoulder. my scoresheet. I am old school, I still keep score the old fashioned way – in a scorebook that I optimistically make with enough pages to get through a seven-game World Series.

An hour before the show I get dressed, and the fun begins. On Sports columnist John Rhadigan is an anchor for the Fox hot summer days my outfit usually consists of a shirt, a tie, a jacket, Sports Southwest television network. short pants and running shoes. My colleagues in the press box don’t

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Your official Arlington-area guide to fun (and the like)

Jan. 1-7 Magical Winter Lights

Where: Lone Star Park (1000 Lone Star Pkwy, Grand Prairie) When: 5 p.m.-10 p.m. on SundayThursday; 5 p.m.- 11 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday In a nutshell: Magical Winter Lights is a spectacular festival that presents a fresh multicultural take on traditional holiday light shows.

For more: magicalwinterlights.com

Jan. 1 - Jan. 7 Holiday In The Park

Where: Six Flags Over Texas When: 2-10 p.m.

In a nutshell: It’s the most magical time of the year at Six Flags Over Texas, where the park transforms into a holiday wonderland filled with enchanting experiences that will help create those special family fun outings again and again. This breathtaking and colorful tribute to fall and winter holidays features a variety of delightful and interactive activities to help attendees capture the holiday spirit.

For more: sixflags.com/overtexas

Jan. 1 - Jan. 14 Salvador Dali Exhibit

Where: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main St.) When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday through Saturday; 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: Dali is a well-known Spanish artist who was one of the leading figures in the Surrealism movement. He was a painter, designer, sculptor, writer and 80

set designer, as well as a master engraver who could produce equally outstanding work in drypoint, etching, woodcut or lithography.

For more: arlingtonmuseum.org

Jan. 1-31 Planetarium Shows

Where: UTA Planetarium (700 Planetarium Place) When: Check website for show times In a nutshell: UTA Planetarium is one of the three largest planetariums in the State of Texas located in a groundbreaking research facility. With its 60-feet dome projection surface, fully digital projection system and advanced software, UTA Planetarium provides its visitors views of realistic night sky, the Solar System, stars, and distant galaxies complemented with Dolby surround sound.

For more: uta.edu/planetarium

Jan. 4,6,18, 20 UTA Basketball

Where: College Park Center (601 Spaniolo Drive) When: Check website for game times.

In a nutshell: This month, the University of Texas at Arlington Mavericks men’s and women’s teams each host four games: Troy (Jan. 4), South Alabama (Jan. 6), Louisiana (Jan. 18) and the University of Louisiana Monroe (Jan. 20) For more: utamavs.com

Jan. 13 Nature Walk

Where: River Legacy Living Science Center (703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd.)

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When: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.

In a nutshell: Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly guided Nature Walk. Walks are free, but space is limited. RSVP to the number below.

For more: (817) 860-6752

Jan. 20 Annual Snowman run

Where: Katherine Rose Memorial Park (303 North Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield) When: 8 a.m.

In a nutshell: The Snowman Run is a 5k race geared towards kids but open to all ages. Special prizes are awarded for best dressed snowman. The event is timed, with prizes awarded to first, second and third places in each age division.

Best of all, the race concludes with a seasonally appropriate “warm down” area complete with hot cocoa, s’mores and a huge fire pit. Dogs can walk or run alongside their owners but must remain on a leash – and they can be in the snowman contest.

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Jan. 27 Jiggle Butt Run

Where: UTA’s E. H. Hereford University Center (300 W 1st St.) When: 9 a.m.

In a nutshell: The Jiggle Butt Run is a USATF-certified 5k run/walk for women that benefits SafeHaven of Tarrant County, Collection stations on race day round up supplies for the Arlington and Fort Worth shelters.

For more: jigglebuttrun.com

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Rangers Fan Fest set for Jan. 20

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exas Rangers Fan Fest, presented by Dasani, will be held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Jan. 20 at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

Activities include autograph sessions from top players, tours of the clubhouse, and questionand-answer sessions with coaches. Texas Rangers Alumni and Minor League players will be signing autographs in the Visiting Clubhouse located in the ballpark tunnel. There’s also a special Kid’s Zone, located in Center Field, compliments of TXA21 & KTVT 11.

Fans of all ages are invited to take their turn running the bases (subject to weather conditions).

While on the field, they can also take photographs from the Rangers Dugout or stop by the Fan Fest Photo Stage in the Media Interview Room, compliments of 105.3 The FAN. In addition, fans can visit the Captain’s Corral in the Kid’s Zone to receive photos and autographs with the Rangers’ mascot, Captain. Also, the Jack Daniel’s Club will feature the Rangers Foundation’s annual sale.

For more: texasrangers.com.

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political and service organizations to further develop their desire to n a December ceremony at City Hall, Mayor Jeff Williams better themselves and others. acknowledged the role of a consummate professional Students chosen for the program would also receive $10,000 to specializing in service to others. The tribute to Norm help with their college expenses. The Rangers committed to do this Lyons was attended by a large group of his friends and for 20 years and authorized more than one million dollars to fund co-workers who were there to share in the celebration of a day the scholarships. Norm helped design that program and became dedicated in his honor. a key member of the selection committee and a mentor to the I first had the privilege of working with Norm when the Texas students, and he faithfully followed their development beyond their Rangers Baseball Club named him an executive officer to the high school graduation. organization to manage an important aspect of building The Along with the rest of us involved in the program, Norm routinely Ballpark in Arlington in 1991. flashes a big smile when we witness how many of them have During the campaign to seek voter approval for the new ballpark, exceeded all expectations and are there was a lot of interest in the today changing the world. economic opportunity for local, small, When he retired from the and minority-owned businesses Rangers organization, he took to participate in its construction. on a part time role as Arlington’s Rangers officials promised a pro-active Community Relations Coordinator approach to ensure that qualified and, as the Mayor’s proclamation contractors would have access to the cited, “worked tirelessly to spread work ranging across the spectrum of the Kindness Initiative to schools, all that would be required to complete organizations, and citizens in the a world-class baseball park.

American Dream City.”

In order to organize that effort, Tom Photo: City of Arlington Somehow throughout his busy Schieffer, the member of the team’s Friends and colleagues of Norm Lyons gathered at City Hall on the occasion of Mayor Williams declaring the day career he’s managed to find time to ownership group who was in charge of in his honor. serve the Van Cliburn Foundation, the project, convinced Norm to take on the North Texas Food Bank, Southwest Transplant Alliance, the that assignment and ensure the desired outcome.

River Legacy Foundation and both the Arlington and Fort Worth During the ensuing 24-month construction period, Norm Chambers of Commerce. successfully carried out that mission and was then promoted to the Among his awards and recognitions are the Trailblazer Award in highest team office held by an African-American executive among Fort Worth, the Winn Dixie 1996 Good Citizen of the Year Award, all of the Major League Baseball clubs in the country. and the 2009 Jim Sundberg Community Achievement Award for Among his duties in his new role was to organize the Texas significant contributions to the community.

Rangers Baseball Foundation, the non-profit entity of the club Beyond all of that, on a personal note, he’s a great friend of mine that would become Arlington’s premier corporate supporter of and my wife, and we are pleased to be part of the chorus of many community service and charitable organizations and a commitment others who are really glad that Norm Lyons came our way. to improve the lives of children.

When I retired from the mayor’s office, the Rangers designed a scholarship program in my name to reward students from each Richard Greene served as Arlington’s mayor from 1987-1997, of Arlington’s high schools who had demonstrated leadership was appointed by President George W. Bush as Regional potential. The plan was to involve these promising young people in Administrator to the EPA, and currently teaches in the University of Texas at Arlington’s graduate program in the a rotating internship program through the community’s business, College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs.

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