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CONTENTS J ULY 2014

HIGHLIGHTS 22 Q&A WITH ROBERT CLUCK The Arlington mayor talks about how the new city brand will benefit residents, businesses and visitors.

26 TURNING THE PAGE A plan for a new Central Library is welcome news for officials and patrons alike.

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ON THE COVER

28 HOME SWEET! HOME Jason and Chelsea Nicholson’s recently redesigned house is a perfect fit in their quaint, friendly neighborhood.

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34 ORTHODONTICS DONE RIGHT Dr. Jed Hildebrand offers plenty of reasons for his patients to smile.

36 GO FOURTH AND PROSPER!

18 A BRAND NEW ERA BEGINS ...

Over nearly five decades Arlington’s July 4th parade has become one of the best in the nation.

To better identify the nation’s 50th largest city, Arlington is launching its first brand this month to let the world know we are not in the shadow of the larger metro areas on either side of us. In fact, we are The American Dream City.

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40 YUM’S THE WORD Here are four All-American dishes you need to try this summer.

42 A CAR TO LIVE FOR How the quest to finish building this 1965 Shelby Cobra MKIII helped Dan Serna beat cancer.

STARTING LINE ... 8 THIS ‘N DATA ... 10 AROUND TOWN ... 16 SCENE ... 25, 31, 45, 65 STYLE ... 45 TENNIS TIPS ... 46 SIGHTS/SOUNDS ... 62 HEALTH/FITNESS ... 66 SPEAKING OF SPORTS ... 68 ITINERARY ... 70 FINISH LINE ... 72

44 BACK TO SCHOOL ALREADY? Here are some tips to ensure your kids are ready when the first bell rings.

48 DOLLARS & $ENSE Financial advice from area experts will help you plot a better fiscal future.

54 SPEAKING OF SPAS Summer is a great time to pay a visit to the spa or salon. Here are some reasons why.

60 MAKE A SPLASH Here’s a rundown of some of the better area swimming pools and waterparks.

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A BRAND NEW DAY How Arlington’s image is about to get a boost • By Editor Yale Youngblood I DON’T DRINK BEER, but if I did, I would prefer Dos XX. Both Youngblood Manor and the Yalemobile are covered, insurance-wise,

by Progressive. I tell the masses it’s because I receive value for those investments, but if you were to put a gun to my head, I’d have to admit it’s also partly because Flo got into that same noggin toward which the barrel was pointed, and she wouldn’t get out.

When I eat the whole thing and then can’t believe I ate the whole thing, I take Alka Seltzer. When I am commissioned to bring home a pie, there’s a better than even chance that it will be Pizza Pizza from Little Caesar’s. When I am inclined to purchase a suit (confession: not often), I go to the Men’s Wearhouse. No, really. I guarantee it.

AND NOW YOU KNOW the power of branding – effective branding, anyway. Every day of every week of every month of every year, corporate leaders hither and yon (another well-branded phrase, by the way) exert energy and $ynergy in the hope that you’ll want to catch what they’re pitching. Here are a few more that landed squarely in the mitt: I say I want to travel to a city filled with brotherly love. Where will you tell me to go?

Ironically, the residents of Philadelphia are well-known for telling people where to go – yet the brand has stuck for virtually ever.

There are roughly 7,500 varieties of apples in the world (give or take a Granny Smith hybrid), yet there is only one Big Apple. I have very few secrets, but I feel confident those told in Las Vegas won’t be shared with the rest of the world. Why? Because what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.

THIS MONTH, OUR OWN FAIR BURG is introducing a new brand. How it came to be and what it will come to mean is outlined, in detail, in our cover story on page 18. It’s not a spoiler alert to tell you that it didn’t come to be haphazardly or that it will mean plenty. Many principals spent much thought and time on this project, a collective endeavor marked by keen insight, valuable experience and inspired vision. This is, after all, only the future of Arlington and the Arlington area that we’re talking about.

In the end, that’s just what our new brand is designed to do: to get people talking about us – and then to get them liking what they talk and hear about so much that they live here, work here, play here, eat here, be entertained here and, mainly, be proud that they get to be here. Most of us already exude that pride routinely, because most of us realize that we do, indeed, have The American Dream City.

Now, start spreading the news.

No ... wait ... That brand’s already taken. But you get my drift.

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EDITORIAL Editor Yale Youngblood Contributing Editors O.K. Carter, Sarah Martinez Sports Columnist John Rhadigan Website & Social Media Director Rhonda Aghamalian Style Editor Amy Lively Graphic Artists Francisco Cuevas, Amy DiStefano Contributing Writers Corey Callaway, Donna Darovich, Sue Stevens Durbec, Teresa McUsic, Kenneth Perkins, Julia Schulz, Tim Tune Contributing Photographers Sean Alexander, Gary Coots, Bruce Maxwell, Robert McAvoy, Kenneth Perkins, Bob Pruitt

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today IT WASN’T LONG ago that food replicators, holograms and computers that respond to your voice were the stuff of science fiction.

As Amy Cearnal, CEO of the Arlington-based real estate company, Cearnal Co., points out, these futuristic appliances are making that vision of the future a reality now. Here are eight great cutting-edge products she suggests for the 21st-century home ...

3D food printer – Funded by NASA, the 3D Pizza Printer is intended for extended space travel and works by “printing” pizza building blocks from powder cartridges. Who knows what other kinds of food could be eventually printed?

Mini dishwasher – Decidedly impractical for a family of four, this pint-sized power washer is just big enough for singles. It even recycles its own water!

Smart refrigerator – Designed for the modern family, smart refrigerators are turning a formerly humble appliance into a multi-media food management hub with features like integrated apps, receipt scanning, expiration date monitoring and grocery list management.

Under-cabinet technology – Perfect for any high-tech kitchen, this modular under-cabinet system can be customized to fit your needs with plugs, lighting and tablet/smartphone holders. iPhone thermometer – For the griller in your family, the iCelsius turns your iPhone into a food inspection thermometer, displaying real-time temperature measurements.

Personal microwave – Ideal for reheating small food items, the mini microwave weighs only 12 pounds and fits on your desk.

Learning thermostat – For anyone who hates programming the thermostat, this smart alternative programs itself, learning your preferences and patterns as you adjust it.

Disappearing range hood – A must-have for every gourmet kitchen, the Jenn-Air Accolade range hood pops up from the countertop to clear the air and then disappears on command.

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3 Scoops 1. this summer, selected Arlington ISD employees interested in future campus leadership positions will participate in the Emerging Leaders Program. Raise Your Hand Texas is investing $1.3 million over three years into the program, conducted by New Leaders, a national nonprofit that develops transformational school leaders and designs effective leadership policies and practices for school systems across the country. Participants will engage in a yearlong cohort focusing on building leadership capacity in the areas of adult leadership, instructional leadership, cultural leadership and personal leadership.

2. THE University of texas At arlington has pledged to join the Institute of International Education’s new Generation Study Abroad (GSA) initiative to double the number of American students who study abroad by the end of the decade. The program launched in March and includes 241 U.S. colleges and universities from 46 states. Partners of GSA agree to include new scholarships and financial assistance to help students pay for study abroad, and launch new initiatives to reach out to underserved groups who less frequently study abroad. UT Arlington has committed to increase the number of study abroad students by 60 percent over the next five years.

3. The Academy of country Music (ACM) recently announced that the 50th anniversary edition of the ACM awards show, which will be held at AT&T Stadium next April 19, sold out 70,000 tickets in 18 minutes. “This sale was unprecedented and far exceeded our expectations,” Bob Romeo, CEO of the ACM, said in a statement, which also noted that those who haven’t secured tickets shouldn’t abandon hope. Additional tickets may become available in the coming months, as the “staging for all ACM events becomes finalized and production kill seats open up to reveal more space,” according to the statement.

Day tripper (oh, yeah)

HAVE YOU CHECKED out Episode 506 of the popular travel program, The Day Tripper with Chet Garner?

The Emmy-award-winning travel expert spotlights your hometown (assuming you call Arlington your hometown) and shows just how much fun you can have in a single day here.

In his blog, thedaytripper.com, Garner shares a variety of nuggets

about his trip, including noting the number of toilets at AT&T Stadium (1,700) and the fact that Mariano’s restaurant invented the frozen margarita machine back in 1971.

Between stops at all the major (and some minor) attractions, Garner also finds time to find some great dining options. For highlights, visit the site: thedaytripper.com/daytrip/arlington-tx/.

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Forest Hills: This picturesque neighborhood has something for just about everyone

FOREST HILLS RESIDENT Doreen Bruner recently celebrated a dual anniversary: Twenty-three years ago she and Joe Bruner were married and, on the same day, moved into the home they bought one month before. Doreen and Joe were friends and co-workers who jogged in the heavily wooded community in far northeast Arlington long before they knew they would be married and make the neighborhood their home.

“We would jog through the neighborhood and then run back to the car and drive the same route to see how many miles we had run,” she said. “We found joy in this neighborhood and still do. We have great neighbors, like those on both sides of our home who have been here since we moved in.”

Bruner likens the neighborhood to a large, extended family, who gets together for events like the annual Easter egg hunt led by the Easter Bunny himself. Or, sometimes, herself. Doreen was the Easter Bunny one year.

Forest Hills, situated on bluffs overlooking the West Fork of the Trinity River, was developed in the early 1980s and has 225 single-family homes. Residents enjoy 25 acres of common areas, including a lake surrounded by a jogging trail that ends at a private community park. The park includes a playground, complete with monkey bars, swings and slides. East of the playground are tennis courts, an adjacent sports court and a basketball court. Further north is a full-sized soccer field and a youth baseball diamond. Amenities are available exclusively to residents and their guests.

The neighborhood is overseen by the Board of Directors of Forest Hills Homeowners’ Association, local residents elected by homeowners, who meet on a monthly basis. The board protects the community’s property values through the enforcement of the provisions established in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions for Forest Hills. Not surprisingly, former City Councilman Joe Bruner is the president.

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Tri-Schools Road project to begin soon THE TRI-SCHOOLS Road project is close to becoming a multi-million dollar initiative featuring water, sanitary sewer, storm water drainage, street lighting and street pavement improvements.

During this project, crews will improve the following roads: Calender, Curry, Ledbetter and Russell. Ledbetter, Russell and Calendr are narrow, two-lane asphalt roadways with ditch drainage and limited side-

walks, making the area potentially dangerous for children who walk to school. Residents in the area petitioned for the project, which has been developed with community support over the past few years.

Each of these streets service three Mansfield ISD public schools: Carol Holt Elementary, Cross Timbers and TA Howard Middle School. The drop-off and pick up hours will be staggered to help ease congestion in the

area. The three schools in the area generate heavy congestion during morning and afternoon peak hours.

To alleviate this congestion, crews will widen portions of the roadways and design improvements to key intersections that will enhance traffic flow during peak hours. Additional design considerations include enhanced safety features such as expanded sidewalks, crosswalks and designated lanes for bicyclists.

Minutes to Everything.

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Nestled in the heart of Dallas-Fort Worth, the residents of Mansfield enjoy the big city amenities of our neighbors while living in a high quality, friendly community. With beautiful neighborhoods, excellent schools, outstanding parks, numerous festivals and a city committed to citizen satisfaction, Mansfield is a great community, in a great location, offering a great lifestyle.

In fact, Money Magazine has named Mansfield to its Best Places to Live list in 2007, 2009 and 2012!

Whether you live here, work here or just come for a visit, it’s no wonder Mansfield is proud to say we’re “minutes to everything…second to none!”

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8 tips to ensure you and your newborn stay well NEW PARENTS can attest that a baby is all-consuming. One of the biggest adjustments they have to make is coping with the constant fatigue that comes from caring for a newborn. Dr. Paul Lansdowne, an obstetrician/gynecologist on the medical staff at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, offers the following tips to make everyone’s life easier: • A number of rashes and birthmarks are common and not dangerous in newborns. Be sure to ask your doctor if you have a question about your baby’s skin.

• Your baby should have two soft spots on his or her head. Do not push on these spots or put anything directly on them.

• Most babies should be put on their back to sleep.

• Never shake a baby — severe brain damage or death can occur.

• Immunizations are extremely important. They are the best method we have for fighting infections.

• Fever is an important thing to watch in newborns. Learn how to take a rectal temperature, and report all temperatures greater than 100° F to your doctor.

• Respiratory distress or trouble breathing can be serious. If your baby is grunting, you can see the skin retracting from the ribs during breathing, or the skin is persistently blue, call your doctor.

• Dehydration can become a big problem quickly. If your newborn has not had a wet diaper in eight hours, call your doctor.

For the record

BETCHA DIDN’T know that ballpark nachos, now a favorite snack at stadiums around the country, were invented at Arlington Stadium, former home of your Texas Rangers.

SIX EARLY ARLINGTON families are commemorated in Founders’ Plaza (on Abram Street, across from City Hall). Can you name them? (If you’re playing this game with us, put your thumb over the next sentence.) They are the Collins, Cooper, Ditto, Rankin, Rogers and Rose families.

There is a marker with a short history of each of the families. Descendants of these famous families gathered for a dedication ceremony in 2009. (You can move your thumb now.)

ALONG THE River Legacy Paddling Trail, you can enjoy a paddling trip of up to 8 miles along the West Fork of the Trinity River. There’s also a paddling trail at Lake Arlington, which is 10.8 miles in length and was the first lake paddling trail in the Metroplex.

THE COST to build the center-hung HDTV monitor at AT&T Stadium ($40+ million) was more than the entire construction cost of the old Texas Stadium.

From ‘blah to ‘AHHH!’ Arlington City Councilman Robert Riviera (top left) joined a group of arlingtonproud.org volunteers who recently painted murals on walls at Park Plaza in East Arlington. Other “artists for a day” included Gavin Tucker, Johnny Tucker, Tyler Tucker and Henri Gonzalez. The event also featured music concerts, food and a lot of fun.

THE LATE MUSIC legend John Denver once worked at Six Flags. Urban legend is that Denver was told by park entertainment that his sound didn’t fit the shows, so Denver worked the flume ride.

Because I said so …

“Being an Arlington police officer has been a great career. Looking back, I can say it’s the best job I’ve ever had.”

– Corporal Duane Utt, while announcing his retirement from the Arlington Police Department after serving the city for 35 years.

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ODE TO A WARRIOR Sue Phillips is relentless in her quest to keep East Arlington vibrant • By O.K. Carter

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Sue Phillips (center) with East Arlington Renewal founding members Nelta Bartos and Maudena McLaughlin. The organization’s mission since 1982 has been two-fold: beautification and revitalization. And Phillips takes both causes quite seriously.

t’s not easy fighting skirmish after skirmish in sprawling and aging East Arlington, but – win some, lose some, some outcomes to be determined – Sue Phillips nevertheless has a relentless but simple strategy: Keep on keeping on.

It’s a tactic that seems to work, albeit with lots of stops, starts and setbacks. Phillips has been president of East Arlington Renewal Neighborhood Association (EAR) for the last 22 of the organization’s 32 years, making EAR Arlington’s oldest and most doggedly persistent such entity.

And Phillips its most relentless member.

“You’ve got to hang in there and not run from blight because it not only doesn’t go away, it gets worse and spreads. First it’s my neighborhood, then yours,” said Phillips, a smallish 70-something woman who speaks with a disarming Southern lilt. She has short, silvering hair and, most significantly, an edgy eye-to-eye persona that’s tough to dodge.

She’s conducting a driving tour, one of hundreds she’s made over the years, this one beginning on aging New York Avenue. It’s not a good start. The avenue, though a major north-to-south roadway, is bumpy, uneven and succumbing to the bugaboo of Texas prairielands: Soil that expands and contracts dramatically depending on moisture and temperature. Phillips notices. “It’s (the street) on the list for a rebuild,” she said. So score another win. Eventually.

The history: A combination of the arrival of General Motors, the election of growth-oriented Mayor Tom Vandergriff and a mass exodus of people from both rural America and urban cities to “the burbs” resulted in an Arlington population explosion. Much of the growth took place south of the G.M. plant at Abram and Texas 360. Cotton and wheat fields were replaced by homes, apartments and stores, addition after addition, once new and shiny but now more than half a century old. Time beats everything and everybody up.

The area: Roughly between Division Street and Arkansas Lane, bounded on the west by Collins Street and on the east by the city limits around Texas 360. “Some of us back in the 1980s noticed that many original homeowners and shop keepers were moving out of East Arlington to newer developments, and we started worrying

about neglect and deterioration,” Phillips said.

“By 1982 we became East Arlington Renewal with a mission of beautification and revitalization.”

Phillips recognizes that it has been a struggle.

“There likely never will be an end to the process,” she said, though it has been evolutionary: Cleanups, creation of a city code enforcement department, neighborhood watch/patrol groups, endless negotiations with often-balky and absentee apartment and commercial property owners and even the city’s first formal demolition of a failed apartment complex have all been EAR victories.

“Absentee owners and slumlords are probably the biggest frustration we’ve had,” Phillips said, gesturing by way of example to the sprawling La Joya apartment complex on New York Avenue.

The city recently shut down the nine-building complex for a vast array of code violations and plans demolition, though new owners are fighting the attempt in court.

“So many times we have investors who think that because this is a less affluent area they can get away with anything they want and we’ll be grateful,” Phillips said. “They’re not and we’re not. That’s why we have city codes.”

La Joya aside, Phillips takes the tour through a half dozen refurbished and revitalized apartments that have figured out what it takes to stay in business, and an old shopping center at Pioneer and New York that is in the midst of what could be a remarkable transformation. Win, win, win.

And there are bigger victories on the way. A long-sought rebuild of Abram Street that begins this year. An upcoming bond election that, if voters approve, would replace an aging community center. Some imminent fixes to the busy but old community library.

Phillips is proof that good things can happen if one just hangs in there: Just keep on keeping on.

Contributing Editor O.K. Carter is a longtime Arlington publishing fixture who spent nearly 40 years as a writer, columnist, editor and publisher with the Arlington branch of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

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A brand new era begins ...

After months of extensive research, during which dozens of principals were consulted, Arlington has a new brand: The American Dream City • By Teresa McUsic

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rlington is many things to its residents, but for most of us in the city there are several things it is not. We are not just North Texas or the Metroplex. Our addresses don’t say Dallas/Fort Worth or DFW. And the city should definitely not be called Dallas – no matter what the sports and music world airwaves sometimes say.

To better identify the nation’s 50th largest city, Arlington is launching its first brand this month to let the world know we are not in the shadow of the larger metro areas on either side of us. In fact, we are The American Dream City.

“Arlington is increasingly a city on the world stage,” said Mayor Robert Cluck. “Major events like the Super Bowl, the Final 4, the American Country Music Awards and World Series games are happening right here in Arlington. That’s a very bright spotlight on our community. To best capitalize on this, we need to tell the country what Arlington is about … all facets of what makes Arlington great. This brand does that.”

The brand includes a new logo for the city with its bold, sweeping lines of a blue “A” and a red star against a white background. The city’s first slogan completes the package – and sets the stage for a new era.

BUT ARLINGTON’S BRAND is more than a logo and tag line, said Jeff Miraglia, a consultant with Mindset, which was hired to create the new brand. Miraglia has worked on similar banding for the cities of San Antonio, Palm Springs, Calif., and Mesa, Ariz.

“This isn’t an advertising campaign,” he said. “This is a brand that will stand the test of time.”

As part of the new brand, the city plans to roll out a suite of video “webisodes” through social media that tell dozens of stories from the people of Arlington. Included are big names such as Charlotte Jones Anderson, execu-

tive vice president of the Cowboys, and Steve Martindale, president of Six Flags, who grew up in Arlington and graduated from Sam Houston High School and the University of Texas Arlington.

But the videos also tell the stories of a UTA student who grew up in the city; the family history of the Stanford House boutique hotel told by Valarie Landry, general manager; and what Arlington means to restaurateur Randy Ford, owner of the popular downtown destination J Gilligan’s Bar and Grill.

“The people of Arlington have many stories to tell,” Miraglia said. “Our brand will tell their stories.”

THE BRAND CAMPAIGN will also include an online portal where citizens of Arlington can tell their own stories through digital messaging and blogging.

The branding effort represents a unique moment in Arlington history: For the first time ever, city and economic development leaders joined representatives from General Motors, the Cowboys, the Rangers, Six Flags, UTA and other large stakeholders around one table to provide input. In addition, Miraglia conducted interviews with dozens of others in the city, including arts groups, realtors, retailers, small business owners, students and residents.

“We asked them ‘What is Arlington?’” Miraglia said. “It was not an easy task to say what touches all these different entities. The American Dream City is where we landed.

Dreams get done here – look at GM, Lake Arlington, the ballpark, the Cowboys, Six Flags, UTA, the largest university in the Metroplex. We’re not in the middle anymore; we’re the epicenter. Arlington is the epicenter of the Metroplex. Things happen here.”

The new logo will roll out immediately on the city’s revamped website and other electronic images and gradually

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Arlington’s new brand is The American Dream City. From this vantage point, that looks like a pretty accurate description.

on police cars and other signage as they need replacing to be more fiscally responsible, said Jay Warren, spokesman for the city. Cost of the branding was covered by the city’s hotel tax, which supports the tourism department for the city, Experience Arlington.

The goal of the brand is to boost economic development as well as civic pride in the city, Miraglia said. “Brands can become catalysts for other visions,” he said. “They can provide a framework whether for securing future development or having the citizens become more emotionally invested in their city.”

THE BRAND WAS ONE of four initiatives pushed by the city council in 2013, Warren said. The project is the first initiative to be completed.

“We’ve had a logo for the city, but we’ve never had a brand,” said Decima Cooper, spokeswoman for Experience Arlington, the independent bureau that handles tourism for the city. “Now we have one brand, one voice.”

Miraglia worked “from the inside out” to develop the brand, said Ronnie Price, president and CEO of Experience Arlington.

“What makes this experience different is Jeff didn’t come in as a consultant and say this is what it is and this is who you are,” Price said. “Instead, he is authoring the story that we are tell-

ing. People’s stories, their history in the city, are why we fall in love with Arlington.”

The city is ripe for what a strong brand can bring, said Ritesh Saini, an associate marketing professor at UTA. “They have a good story to tell,” he said. “The city has made real strides in development, and it’s natural to assume many in the Metroplex are not aware of the changes. In branding to really get the bang for the buck, you need speak to some reality that hasn’t been propagated.”

While thousands come into the city for its sporting events, theme parks and the university, many do not linger before and after their visits, Saini said. Also, economic development around the ball parks and start-ups around the university have had mixed results so far.

“There is the case that the branding will cause these groups to look at Arlington more seriously as a viable location,” he said.

SO, WHETHER IT’S just stopping for a meal at one of downtown Arlington’s newer restaurants or bringing in a multi-million dollar development or growing a high-tech industry around the university, the city’s brand will be there to make people near and far aware that we are Arlington – the American Dream City – first and foremost.

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What other key players are saying about the city’s new branding ...

University of Texas Arlington President Vistasp Karbhari: “The unified branding initiative is a wonderful opportunity to align Arlington’s significant strengths and position our city for even greater success.

UT Arlington is one of the state’s largest, comprehensive research institutions, and we are a major economic driver for our region. Incorporating the University’s story into the fabric of the Arlington brand will firmly establish our city as a place where innovation and excellence thrive.”

Plant Manager of Arlington’s GM Assembly Plant Paul Graham: “For us, Arlington, Texas has always been an American Dream City. Through the vehicles we build and the jobs we provide, we’ve helped transform countless dreams to reality since 1954. Our American Dream started here 60 years ago and is continuing strong today. We’re proud of our community, proud of our neighbors and happy to call Arlington home.”

Dr. Vistasp Karbhari University of Texas Arlington

Paul Graham General Motors

Cowboys Executive Vice President Charlotte Jones Anderson: “I think the greatest thing about Arlington is very similar to what I have often said about ourselves (the Cowboys), is that we’re never afraid to change. Even in the face of criticism or the face of success, it’s all about innovating. It’s about stepping out and seeing the future and seeing where you want to take your brand and how you want to expand it.”

Texas Rangers Executive Vice President Jay Miller: “It is a privilege for me and the entire Rangers organization to work with the great people who work for the City of Arlington. They have been great friends and partners for many years, and we look forward to the rollout of this rebranding initiative. Arlington’s efforts have been a main contributor in our ability to set record attendance numbers the last several years, and we thank the city for its support.”

Charlotte Jones Anderson Cowboys

Steve Martindale Six Flags

Jay Miller Rangers

Bruce Payne The City of Arlington

Six Flags President Steve Martindale: “The new brand resonates with Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor because we are a direct reflection of the diversity within the city from our employees to our varied entertainment offerings. Our parks have been the initial introduction into the working world for many of our current and future community leaders. As a whole, the city’s new brand pulls together all of the major entities that help market the city and allows us to speak in a unified voice.”

Bruce Payne, economic development director for Arlington: “The American Dream City brand will allow us to better share the positive things happening in Arlington, a city where dreams get done. We can show a company or business thinking about relocating to Arlington the assets our community has. Those assets are built into the brand’s pillars like diversity, education, and spirit – a can-do spirit that embodies Arlington and is very desirable to business leaders. Everyone in the Metroplex and in Texas is competing for these jobs. For Arlington to attract them, we have to differentiate ourselves. Having a strong brand that tells Arlington’s story helps us do that.”

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AT: What should residents take away from this new branding?

RC: I want them to feel pride. That we aren’t just a city people pass through between Dallas and Fort Worth, but a city unto ourselves. I want them to get in the spirit of living in a great city. People haven’t always felt that here. I wasn’t sure what I thought when I first came. It was quite a shock. But that shock wore off very quickly because Arlington is a friendly city, and an embracing city, especially for people who want to start a new business here.

Arlington Mayor Robert Cluck discusses how the new brand will make the city more attractive to residents, businesses and visitors • By Kenneth Perkins ARLINGTON TODAY: The first time you heard the new city branding tagline, Arlington: American Dream City, was it a lock for you?

MAYOR ROBERT CLUCK: It was a lock.

Matter of fact, I dropped a tear.

out. One of them said, “Why don’t you run for city council?” I really wasn’t interested in that, but did it, and won, and then won three

AT: Really? A real tear?

RC: Really. It’s been my dream city. I came here in 1971. I had never, ever been to Arlington. But I had some dear friends who trained with me and we decided to all go into (medical) practice together. So they decided, not me, to go to Arlington. I said, “Ok, fine, let’s do it.” And when we started to leave, I said, “so, by the way, where is Arlington?” I’d never been here. So I had a lot of trust in them. And it was well-placed trust. It has fulfilled my dreams completely.

Exceeded them, actually.

AT: So how do we convince national sports commentators that the AT&T Stadium is not in Dallas?

RC: I knew you were going to ask me that. It started out when we first opened the stadium – everyone said “in Dallas.” Just drove me nuts. Gradually, as I called the press room every time they said that, whether it was NBC or ABC or whoever is broadcasting, and let them have a piece of my mind, things changed. It still happens but a whole lot less frequently.

AT: Why does Arlington need branding and a tagline anyway?

RC: Even though it’s the third-largest city in the Metroplex, it’s still a large city, and we’re on the international stage with the Cowboys and Rangers. It’s just what big cities need to do. Branding increases people’s awareness of a city, which helps with investments, events, attention, that sort of thing.

AT: Is your love of Arlington what prompted your political career here?

RC: No, not really. (He laughs). I had a major injury in ‘94, ’95, and I couldn’t go back to practice (medicine). Just didn’t have the dexterity. I had lots of people come by to help me

AT: Does being sandwiched between Dallas and Fort Worth hurt Arlington’s identity?

RC: It’s been a challenge, of course. All of us for decades have worked on that challenge. When we come upon a challenge we solve it in one way or another, and we solve it by working together, by having ideas of how we can make it work. I believe that has occurred. It’s a very livable city. You can get a superb education here from kindergarten to a Ph.D if you want. Lots of job opportunities. Less expensive housing.

You get a real bargain.

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more terms. Then I really got interested because I saw the possibilities for Arlington.

AT: We would be curious to know what was your personal American dream, Mayor?

RC: To be a good doctor in a good group with lots of patients. To enjoy it and enjoy my partners. To contribute to Arlington. That all came true.

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Quite a crowd turned out for the first concert

Charlie Parker and Jackie Parker

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The recent Levitt Pavilion opening weekend party drew a large and festive crowd to the steps of City Hall. Here are some of the attendees of that event.

Terry Gaines and Patti Diou

David Stephens and Sharon Stephens (Photos: Sean Alexander)

Arlington Public library

A new library should be tailor-made for the thousands of city residents who use it for technology as much as for books. Below, Christy Underkofler typifies how today’s library is used. (Photos: Bob Pruitt)

Turning the page A plan for a new Central Library is welcome news for officials and patrons alike • By Sue Stevens Durbec

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olunteer leaders working with the Arlington Public Library cannot stop smiling since plans for the new Central Library were revealed recently. The new 80,000 square-foot library will be right across the street from where the current library has stood for more than four decades: just to the north of City Hall and adjacent to the Arlington Museum of Art. It will feature a public plaza, parking spaces and a separate meeting facility that will function as City Council chambers, as well as space for library meetings.

“I’m very excited about the new library resources and services that will be available either physically or virtually for all ages of users and be relevant and necessary for the 21st century-and beyond facility. Not to mention being a vibrant part of enhancing downtown Arlington,” said Arlington Public Library Advisory Board Chairwoman Antoinette Nelson, a department head in the Science and Engineering Library at the University of Texas Arlington.

Libraries have changed in recent years, said Arlington Public Library Foundation member Carole Hoyer. “Libraries are no longer primarily warehouses for books, and the current building design does not have the flexibility needed for a library in the 21st century,” Hoyer said.

In 2013 the library logged over 1.1 million web page visits, 102,673 in-library internet sessions were initiated, and 341,775 wireless sessions were conducted. The numbers would be larger if branches were included. “It’s not your grandmother’s library anymore,” Hoyer said. In addition to lack of flexibility, there are structural issues with the present

building. Asbestos was commonly used in many of the materials when it was built and this greatly complicates repairs and renovation. The elevator does not meet ADA specification. And mediating those deficiencies still would not result in a 21st-century-caliber facility.

In addition to space for technology and services like genealogy research, the new building will also house the library’s literacy tutoring programs, now conducted in a house just north of the First United Methodist Church. Instead of one area for children from toddlers to 12-yearolds, zoned areas will provide interactive features and programming based on reading level, with a dedicated story room for preschoolers.

“The new library will change the whole feel of downtown,” Hoyer said. “Even people who were opposed to tearing down the old library got very excited when they saw the plan.”

Where the library now stands, a private developer plans to create a mixed-use development that includes apartments, offices and restaurants. Incentives for the project have been initially approved by the City Council, but there are other steps to be taken before final approval. Plans for the library will move forward regardless of the outcome of the develop plan for the former site.

The city is conducting a search for an architect to create plans, and the new structure should be ready within two years. Demolition of the current building will begin in a few months, at which point the library will move its collection to a warehouse where it will still be available for checkout. A temporary location is being sought downtown, from which couriers will make trips to the warehouse to retrieve requested materials.

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Home Sweet! Home Mark and Kristy Kundysek’s North Arlington dwelling is an ideal fit for their active, th• By Kenneth Perkins

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STEP OUT INTO the backyard of this 3-acre spread tucked away in far North Arlington, past the pool, the miniature magnolia trees, the putting green, the small pond, and basketball court, and your first question might be: which golf course is that? The answer: it isn’t.

It’s part driving range, part jogging trail, part outdoor oasis.

When Mark and Kristy Kundysek moved into their 4,800-square foot, two-level brick home in 2004, the brush was so thick they couldn’t see much of the property that now makes up a driving range of 130 yards. Mark, owner and president of NexCourt, which designs, builds and installs backyard game courts, jumped on his riding lawn mower, and, armed with an ax, simply whacked away.

Now the view is breathtakingly deceptive, as if the home backs up to a golf course.

The Kundyseks had looked far and wide for a home like this in places like Colleyville and Flower Mound but wanted to stay in Arlington, where they grew up and remain within a short driving distance from family. Mark had actually done work for the previous owners, so when the

“For Sale” sign went up they tossed in a bid.“We love this neighborhood and desperately wanted to be a part of it,” said Kristy, who, like Mark, attended Sam Houston High School and, like Mark, went to Texas Tech.

The Kundyseks love that their abode so fits their active, fun-loving lifestyle. “We live in every inch of the house,” said Kristy. And it’s a lot of inches that include a wide-open living room and large, open kitchen, a sitting room with a baby grand piano, and a sizable game room upstairs complete with old-school games such as Ms. Pac Man and pinball.

There are four bedrooms – five, if you count the one Kristy, the former power cheerleader, has turned into an exercise room. What was once a garage is now a move-in ready pool house with a kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, one of seven on the property. Naturally, the basketball court has at center court the Texas Tech logo and R-E-D R-A-I-D-E-R-S along the side.

The court is many things, mostly versatile. In fact, the Kundyseks threw a dance for their son’s 13th birthday and had teenagers dancing right

“We love the trees. We love this part of Arlington. Some of our neighbors still live in their original homes. One, is a World War II veteran who still mows his own lawn. It’s just a great place to live and raise a family.”

– Chelsea Nicholson

#the013: If you live in the Zip Code 76013, you know ...

• The line at Shipley’s is worth the wait • To wear makeup to Tom Thumb because you’ll run into someone you know • The Runner is the place to go for tennis shoes • To check your speed constantly in Pantego • The last week of March is special when the dogwoods & azaleas bloom on Southwood • To listen for the bells of St Maria Goretti • To get keys cut at Arlington Hardware • Not to buy pecans because your neighbor probably has a paper bag full from the yard

• You always can find time to take a spin around the Brownstone

• How to navigate the intersection at Davis & Park Row

• Saturday morning kids sports at the Y are a rite of passage

• The burgers at Chop House are something out of towners need to try

• If someone invites you to lunch at the club, they could only mean Shady Valley

• Hearing the Arlington High Fight Song means fall is here

• The excitement of seeing newcomers like Anniefreeze, Atomic & Fork in the Road succeed

• You can’t miss Campo Verde at Christmas

• The loss of seeing old friends like Boo Boos, Red Oven & Capt Billy’s end their legacies

#the013 is where you’re welcome as you are.

Welcome home!

– Amy Cearnal

• Cheering on UTA means at the baseball stadium

Picture-perfect moments

Garren Laughlin, Matt Gillham, Chris Scott, Blake Wade

Former Texas Ranger Cecil Espy and Andrea Proctor

City Councilman Jimmy Bennett, Don Proctor, Max Reisign and Erik Gross

Peter Scott, Chuck Copperstein and Derrek Kinney

Valerie Landry and John McDonald

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Texas Recreation & Park Society (TRAPS) Arlington Parks and Recreation A R L I N G T O N PA R K S A N D R E C R E A T I O N D E PA R T M E N T 2014 Website Excellence award and recognized as a top department also received national honors for Best Website Design by LERN. The new website Gold Medal Finalist includes social media integration, a park Arlington Parks and Recreation has been selected as a finalist for the 2014 National amenity finder and maps, an interactive Gold Medal Awards for Excellence in Park blog, digital calendar of events, and a responsive design that re-formats to and Recreation Management program.

The award is handed out by the American iPhone, Android, and tablet layouts.

Academy for Park and Recreation Arlington’s Meadowbrook Park was Administration (AAPRA) and the National recently selected as a Lone Star Legacy Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

Park by the Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) in a ceremony at the The Gold Medal Award honors association’s annual institute in Corpus communities throughout the United Christi on February 19, 2014. To qualify States that demonstrate excellence for consideration, the park must have in long-range planning, resource endured the test of time and become management, and agency recognition. iconic to those who have visited, played Each agency is judged on its ability to and rested on its grounds. address the needs of those it serves through the collective energies of citizens, Once again, Arlington proves it staff, and elected officials. really knows how to play. For the seventh straight year, national non“The Gold Medal Award is the highest profit KaBOOM! has designated honor in the park and recreation Arlington as one of its Playful City USA profession,” Director Lemuel Randolph said. “We are thrilled to be selected as one communities for its efforts to increase play opportunities for children and its of four finalists in the nation. This speaks outstanding dedication to play. to the quality of our staff and is another Arlington was named a 2013 Tree City reason why Arlington is ‘the American USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor Dream City.’” of its commitment to effective urban The other three national finalists in the forest management. The community Class II division (populations of 150,000- also received a Tree City USA Growth 400,000) are Bakersfield (CA) Recreation Award for demonstrating environmental and Parks, Henderson (NV) Public Works, improvement and higher level of tree Parks and Recreation, and Plano (TX) care.

Parks and Recreation, Texas. The Gold Medal Grand Plaque will be presented at The City of Arlington and the APRD the opening session of the 2014 NRPA Forestry and Beautification division Congress in Charlotte, N.C., on Tuesday, earned first place in Keep Texas Beautiful’s October 14.

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population of 50,000+). The award is given to municipalities that make outstanding contributions to the Texas environment.

Learn more about the above awards as well as other interesting parks and recreation facts in figures in the Naturally Fun Report. The report highlights

milestones and success stories from April 2013 through March 2014. The report is available at naturallyfun.org/report.

Other Department Highlights

April 6, 2013: A grand opening was held for Randol Mill Park’s new energy-efficient concession building, which opened its doors to the public with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Special guests included players and coaches from the Miracle League.

May 30, 2013: The Arlington Parks and Recreation Department launched the new NaturallyFun.org website design. The department recognized the need for a more efficient means of communicating online with the public.

June 24, 2013: Arlington Tennis Center hosted the US Open National Playoffs USTA Texas Sectional Qualifying Tournament. The tournament provided the opportunity for all players 14 years of age and older to earn a berth into the US Open.

July 3, 2013: The City’s annual firework show, Light Up Arlington, was held in downtown Arlington. An estimated 65,000 people enjoyed live music, food, retail booths and children’s activities topped off with a thrilling fireworks show July 22, 2013: Construction of the Southwest Nature Preserve concluded and the park officially opened to the public. The Southwest Nature Preserve is a 58-acre tract of previously undeveloped land located just south of Interstate 20 and adjacent to Bowman Springs Drive, in southwest Arlington.

September 12, 2013: Eco-man, Arlington’s green-friendly super hero, made his YouTube debut in “Eco-man: The Beginning.” Eco-man was created to promote Ecofest Arlington and assist in city-wide, interdepartmental branding initiatives.

September 16, 2013: Phase one of the Vandergriff Skatepark construction broke ground. The beginner to intermediate, 20,000 square-foot skatepark will include a flow bowl, snake run, plaza style elements and multiple retro ledge pieces.

September 21, 2013: Ecofest Arlington took over downtown Arlington. Thousands of attendees enjoyed games, educational classes for kids and young adults, drinks, food, and presentations by vendors.

Local businesses showcased their green products and DIY (do-it-yourself) solutions.

October 5, 2013: The grand opening of the River Legacy Parks Play Trail was held at River Legacy Parks. Play structures along a play trail now offers park-goers a nature-themed area in which to promote physical activity.

October 19, 2013: The grand opening of the Southwest Nature Preserve was hosted by the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department at the newly renovated preserve. Attendees enjoyed free food, fly fishing demonstrations, a nature walk, and more.

November 25, 2013: Arlington Parks and Recreation Department Director Pete Jamieson was honored for 32 years of service by being awarded the Texas Recreation & Park Society Park Professional of the Year Award. Jamieson announced his official retirement from the department in 2013.

January 31 and February 1, 2014: Hundreds of fathers and their daughters JUNE 2014 • NATURALLYFUN.ORG dressed up and spent quality time together at the annual “Daddy Daughter Dance.” The Paris-themed event featured limo rides, food and a wonderful night of dancing. ® Brand colors

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Boat permits issued for Lake Arlington, which measures 2,250 surface acres and has an 11 mi. paddling trail.

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When it comes to celebrating Independence Day, Arlington takes a backseat to no one • By Donna Darovich

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or nearly a half-century, Arlington has fired up its Independence Day celebration at the oldest annual event in town, the Fourth of July Parade. Started by Church Women United as a parade of primarily youth on decorated bicycles, pedaling around Randol Mill Park, it has evolved dramatically. Now it’s two-mile, high-spirited, curb-to-curb ribbon of red, white and blue with nearly 150 entries that roll through downtown to the beat of patriotic music played by all six Arlington high schools and a variety of other musical entries.

The parade attracts some 75,000 spectators each year, many of whom pitch tents on the route the night before to assure they have a good place to view the two-hour patriotic pageant.

Many homeowners along the route have a tradition of hosting parade parties on their porches and lawns. And one senior citizen, who says she has seen every parade but one, rents her former home on Center Street but requires that its renters allow her to sit on its front porch once a year – just for the parade.

The event is organized and staged by the all-volunteer non-profit organization, the Arlington 4th of July Association, which depends solely on sponsorships for funding.

June Owens, who is serving her sixth year as parade president, says the biggest change she has seen is the technology that allows citizens to watch or listen to the parade. “From live television and radio to the Internet, texting and Twitter, people are communicating about the parade before, during and after,” she said.

Many spectators claim to have seen all of the parades. Udell Bell, owner of The Bedroom Shoppe, has entered all but one. The Knights of Columbus hold the record for having been in all 48 – and they plan to be there this year as well.

Large, professionally built floats are now in the parade, but local businesses, organizations and churches continue to build their own. Owens believes that’s what makes the parade so appealing. “The association has tried hard to keep that hometown feeling,” she said.

The parade, which begins at 9 a.m., Friday, July 4, will be televised live on AISD-TV and on its website and broadcast live on three web-based radio stations, including utaradio.com.

For more information on the parade, including a map of the route, go to the website at arlington4th.org. This year’s theme is “Made in America…

Celebrating Ingenuity “and the grand marshal is Geraldine Mills, director of the Fielder House Museum. The 2014 parade is dedicated to the Arlington Historical Society.

Give us a wave! Arlington Today will be represented at this year’s 4th of July parade. Be sure to say, “Hi!” as we pass by your spot on the parade route.

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Creating colorful, dynamic floats is a full-time job for Clyde Watts, who worked with his son and daughter to craft the ones you see here.

The float maker Clyde Watts’ work will be on display in seven parades this month, including the one in Arlington • By Tim Tune

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here is no parade rest for Clyde Watts, especially on July Fourth.

Floats made by his Dallas-based business, Lone Star Parade Float Company, will be featured in Arlington’s 4th of July Parade and six others.

“Every float I own will be somewhere in a parade on July Fourth,” said Watts, who has about 40 of the rolling platforms. “We do 106 parades a year, mostly in Texas and Oklahoma. The only two holidays we don’t actually work on are Christmas Day and Easter Sunday. Every other holiday we’re working. And on July Fourth we’ll do seven parades.”

One of those, of course, is the one in Arlington, but Watts’ artistry will also be on display in Texas in Granbury, Irving, Paris, San Antonio and Tyler, and in Tulsa, Okla.

His six floats in the Arlington parade will feature a custom-designed artistic interpretation of the theme “Made in America … Celebrating Ingenuity.”

“Parade organizers want everybody’s float to fit the theme, especially for the July Fourth parades,” Watts said. “The Arlington parade is very patriotic. That’s why it’s so popular.”

The parade’s strong patriotic reputation has been recognized for decades, Watts said, even among Hollywood filmmakers such as Oliver

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Stone. Watts said Stone based the parade scenes in his 1989 film, “Born on the Fourth of July,” on Arlington’s event. Watts built five floats for the movie, for which “I did get some great credits,” he said.

Watts now shares credit for the company’s creations with his children, the third generation of Watts family members in the float-building business. Watts learned from his parents working in their North Carolina shop. After serving in the military he moved to North Texas in 1978 and worked for several years as a diver maintaining and repairing offshore drilling rigs before starting his float business in 1984.

His children got into the family business early. “They’ve been working on floats and haven’t missed a parade since they were about 5 years old,” he said of his son and daughter. Roby Watts, 30, is shop manager.

Crystal Watts, decorations manager, is 27.

Together with their father they custom-design, build and decorate every visible square inch of each float. It takes three to four days to decorate the average float. And then it’s towed to the parade site.

After the July Fourth parades, floats are towed back to Watts’s shop and immediately stripped down to the bare platforms. “The minute the July Fourth parades are over,” he said, “we start working on Christmas.”

Geraldine Mills will be Grand Marshal for the 2014 parade.

Photo: Bruce Maxwell

Historically speaking, you couldn’t find a better Grand Marshal

Photos courtesy of Clyde Watts

ON THE MORNING OF July 4th in the early 1950s, a young Geraldine Mills walked with her brother down Center Street, both sporting proud red, white and blue outfits made by their mother for the annual parade. It was the first 4th of July Parade Mills can remember, but it certainly would not be her last.

For decades Mills watched various incarnations of the parade come down her street, right in front of her house, admiring the floats and cars, but most of all, the bands and patriotism. “The parade is about coming together as a city and showing our pride to be Americans,” Mills said. “It really brings us all together.”

Mills is not only a native to Arlington, but also a historian as director of Arlington Historical Society, filled with stories and memories from Arlington dating back to the 1940s.

She attended Arlington High School in the ‘50s, skated downtown with friends, and soaked up Arlington for the homey, inviting town it was then and still is today.

“I’ve watched this city grow and transform,” Mills said.

“The parks are some of my favorite parts of Arlington, especially Meadowbrook Park.”

Now, decades after her first 4th of July parade, Mills is grand marshal of Arlington’s staple summer event. The 2014 version is dedicated to the Arlington Historical Society in honor of the 100th anniversary of Arlington’s Fielder House. Not only is Mills the director of that museum, but according to June Owens, president of the Arlington 4th of July Association, for several years Mills has offered a venue for the post-parade awards ceremony, generously providing refreshments for the hot and tired participants. “I hate the word ‘unreal’,” Mills said. “But it really is. I could’ve never imagined this in my wildest dreams. It’s such an honor.”

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Yum’s the word 4 All-American dishes you should try this summer • By Yale Youngblood

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The Melting Pot America is known as the Great Melting Pot, so it only makes sense that you pay a visit to The Melting Pot in Arlington this month. Be sure to try The Classic entrée, which includes certified Angus Beef sirloin seasoned with garlic and cracked pepper, Memphis-style BBQ pork medallions boasting a spicy-yet-sweet-southern rub, Pacific white shrimp, herb-crusted all-natural chicken breast, teriyaki-marinated sirloin, red bliss potatoes, broccoli florets and white mushroom caps – all prepared in one of four cooking styles in your very own melting pot. You can enjoy any/all of six dipping sauces (we espe-

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A car to live for How the quest to finish building this 1965 Shelby Cobra MKIII helped Dan Serna beat cancer • By Richard Greene mong former Arlington city council member Dan Serna’s best days was the one in 2009 when the body of his remanufactured 1965 Shelby Cobra MKIII arrived at his Lake Arlington home. Among Dan’s worst days was the one in 2011 when his doctor delivered the devastating news that he had cancer. The serious, life-threating kind of cancer.

Following surgery and then months of chemotherapy and radiation treatment, Dan beat the odds and is today cancer free.

If you asked him how he won the battle, among his answers would be that he wanted to live to finish building that remarkable car, which had been the culmination of 10 years of planning and saving.

Soon after his diagnosis the engine and transmission he had ordered arrived in a couple of crates where they sat in his garage for the next two years gathering dust and spider webs. Dan was determined that he would get well and strong again so he could get the big-block, highperformance, 427 Roush 600-horsepower engine installed and get be-

Dan Serna’s Shelby Cobra, which features a powerful big-block, high-performance, 427 Roush 600 horsepower engine, is now about 90-percent finished. When it’s roadready, the former Arlington city council member plans to take it for a test on the famed Route 66.

Individually and collectively the various components of Serna’s 1965 Shelby Cobra speak to quality rarely found in an automobile – in Arlington and in the rest of the world.

hind the steering wheel, put his foot on the accelerator, and experience the breathtaking moment he had long awaited.

THERE ARE LOTS of knockoffs of the two-seat roadster to be found, but the only manufacturer licensed and authorized by the legendary, late Carroll Shelby to reproduce this car is to be found in South Africa.

You know you have the real thing when you find Shelby’s signature in the glove box or, now following his passing at the age of 89 in 2012, the certification that is unique to each vehicle.

Dan’s car has them both.

Dan arranged his acquisition through a Cobra specialist in the New Orleans area who had sealed the deal with him following a memorable test drive.

He describes the experience as “very intimidating” as he rode in the passenger seat along some Louisiana back roads where it was safe (well, sort of) while his host reached speeds well beyond any Dan had known before.

Then the dealer pulled over to the side of the road and invited Dan to take the wheel and drive it back to the office. At first he declined but was then told that the only way he could return to his own car, which was then five miles away, was to walk or get in the driver’s seat.

AFTER THAT, there was nothing left but the paperwork to set the South African artisans to work building the body of a Shelby Cobra to Dan’s own specifications.

It would take six months for the car to arrive at the Port of New Orleans and then to be trailered to Dan’s home, where he could finish the wiring, switching, plumbing, transmission and engine installation.

Even though his cancer would cause quite a delay in getting it done, Dan wasn’t going to let the onset of a very lengthy illness bring an end to his dream.

Today he considers the beauty about 90-percent finished, but the remainder of the work to be done is truly a labor of love.

When asked what his plans are for how he is going to use the car he had a ready answer: “I’m headed for a trip along old Route 66 – America’s Historic Mother Road – and I’m thinking I’ll take my new grandson with me when he’s old enough.

“It make take some time for me to travel its entire 2,451 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, and I will have to do it in pieces because I have a public accounting firm to run as my day job.”

But, that’s okay. With the blessing of more time than he thought he might have, he can now do both.

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Back to school Enjoy fine dining – and healthy eating – right in your own neighborhood • By Sue Stevens Durbec

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IF BOATING IS your passion, summer is your season. But before you set sail (or rev up the engine), you’d be wise to listen to the following advice from Michael Debrecht, rental and lake services manager for the Arlington Parks and Recreation Department, who recently joined us for a Q&A on boating safety.

Arlington Today: What’s the best first step to take if I want to take a boat out on the water?

Michael Debrecht: Always have the boat checked out – good battery, fresh gas, good shape/no holes damage to the hull, things of that nature. Also, the Arlington Fire Department will conduct a free safety inspection on your vessel. Check out the schedule at the website arlingtontx.gov/ fire/boatinspections.html.

AT: Does the city offer courses on boating safety, and if so, when and where?

MD: The City has taught classes in the past, but now you can take the class and test online.

AT: Is there a licensing process I need to go through to be sure I do boating correctly by city standards? If so, how do I go about that?

MD: There is no licensing, but Lake Arling-

ton requires a Lake Arlington boating permit.

One can be obtained at the Lake Office at 6300 W. Arkansas Lane, (817) 451-6860. The staff will give information on the different rules

and regulations.

AT: What are the most important things to do to ensure a family or group of friends has a safe boating trip?

MD: No matter what body of water you are on, always use life vests, never boat under the influence, and follow all boating laws. That will help ensure a safe trip. Also, have the equipment that Texas Parks and Wildlife requires, such as fire extinguisher, lighting, air horn, etc.

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Use your Court GPS Hitting open areas puts your opponent on the move – and that leads to more success • By Ernie Abrahama

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ow is your placement strategy on the court when you’re playing a match?

Have you ever uttered these infamous words when you come off the court? “I kept hitting the ball right back to my opponent everytime ... ugh!!!”

Do you feel like if you put two bronze statues on the court, you would probably still hit them, and the ball would come back on you to win the point? So, how is your Court GPS? Most people depend on a GPS system when they are in their car trying to get to a location the best and easiest way. This type of thinking can help you on the court, too. When you enter that rectangle think about what kind of shots you would like to hit – most players hit back to their opponent because a lot of times they really don’t have a plan ... even a simple plan.

Just like driving, you don’t want a difficult route, When an opponent is at the net, there is ample space elsewhere to hit the ball to create movement – and then but one to get you to your even more space for subsequent shots. destination without – dare I say it? – “Road Rage.” someone at the net try to drive a ball through Keep it as basic as you want, but have an his/her opponent, and it comes back at them idea of your strengths and what shots you just as hard. There is a lot of open space bewould like to hit. Everyone has his or her own hind a net person, so use that space to create styles, so use yours to your advantage. You movement on the court, which, in turn, credon’t have to hit a “winner” every time; just ates more open space. create movement out of your opponent(s), Good luck on your destination, enjoy your which will give you more and more open game, and keep your opponent on the move. space in either your singles or doubles game.

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Finance done right What the experts say are the best strategies to make the most of your money • By Kenneth Perkins

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eople tend not to ponder all that much about the possibility of an early demise. Or any demise, even though nothing is more acutely inevitable than death. Yet millions of us have a way of leaving a messy financial quagmire when we go without so much of a note saying who ought to get the keys to that classic 1969 Mustang.

In a still tight economy caused by the Great Recession, which has forced most of us to stretch dollars, making the right financial decisions goes beyond the best interest rate on a new home, managing investments, figuring out how to pay for a kid’s college without going belly up, and knowing that having a will means Texas state law won’t dictate where your possessions go when you do.

It means diversification – not in just investments and stocks – but in knowing how finances work, what’s the best place to put money, what’s the worst place, or even what’s the best place to spend it for better returns.

The home run While buying a home is one of the more expensive purchases most of us will ever make, a house’s investment potential remains an important consideration for prospective home buyers and is often considered the cornerstone of our financial decision making, said Bill Allen, president of the Arlington Banking Center of Prosperity Bank.

Allen says the way to think about a home’s investment potential is to consider it a long-term deal, similar to a savings account you don’t dry out. Typical homes can expect average annual appreciations of 3 to 5 percent, which in this economy isn’t bad.

With interest rates still low, “this is still an excellent time to buy,” said Allen. “It’s certainly at an affordable level. Financial institutions – what they look at is based on your income, how much of a payment you can make. There are certain ratios that all financial institutions have, and the lower the interest rate the more house you can afford.”

Allen said the home-building market has also improved. There are actually a shortage of quality lots and build-ons. “Supply of new houses and pre-owned houses has shrunk, which is a good sign because basic economics is all about supply and demand.”

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financial goals for retirement and also enjoy a lifestyle that fulfills their personal dreams.

The team at Lowe strives on possessing a client-focused attitude and, better yet, a commitment to lifelong learning so that the client can feel empowered.

The company’s specialty is financial planning, investment management, wealth management and insurance evaluation and planning. But it also provides philanthropic counseling and management. It was built on the principle of investing that says to place your money where it is most likely to grow and pay dividends.

Many people aren’t sure about the difference between financial planners and investment advisers. Here’s a breakdown: Some financial planners assess every aspect of your financial life – including saving, investments, insurance, taxes, retirement, and estate planning – and help you develop a detailed strategy or financial plan.

Others call themselves financial planners, but they may only be able to recommend that you invest in a narrow range of products, and sometimes in products that aren’t securities.

Experts say that before hiring any financial professional, know exactly what services are needed, what services the professional can deliver, any limitations on what they can recommend, what services you’re paying for, and how much those services might cost. >>

Estate planning shouldn’t be overlooked Lisa Jamieson of Shannon, Gracey, Ratliff & Miller, L.L.P., tells the story of a young father riding his bike who fell and hit a rock. While incapacitated in the hospital he had no documentation about his care. Nor did he possess a will, which complicated matters when he eventually died.

If this sounds familiar, it’s probably because something similar happened to a family member or friend. Experience, is, indeed, the best teacher. And often the most painful.

Jamieson gives countless presentations concerning the importance of estate planning and how a properly-prepared estate plan will allow each person to decide for themselves the best choices on life-changing decisions, from who should care for minor children to who should receive property in the event of death.

“Everyone should have a will, and in Texas wills are usually the thing that people need,” she said. “And you don’t just want to go to a seminar and do a living trust. Probate laws are efficient. We also suggest you have a financial power of attorney to handle finances for you if you cannot. Then the medical power of attorney, which will deal with your medical decisions.”

Jamieson said a major benefit to properly planning an estate is the naming of the guardian. She has learned that a number of parents with minor children do not think about who would take care of their kids in the event that both parents pass away. But that very scenario happens more often than you would suspect.

“We know it’s something that’s often difficult to talk about, but it’s something that needs to be done,” said Jamieson.

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Dollars & $ense Zachary Scott, senior vice president, Investments, for Raymond James & Associates, said education is key for potential investors or anyone wanting to grow his or her money. “I believe that the general public focuses too much on the indexes. (i.e.: S&P 500, Dow Jones), when in reality many of them don’t actually own them,” Scott said. “The mainstream seems to always comment that investors caused the market to go up or down on that day, when in fact, investors are buying a lot of the time. I believe that people should focus on equity investments that meet their needs and goals.”

Collaborative Law Collaborative Law is a relatively new concept that often falls within the paradigm of family law. It provides a rather unusual settlement process alternative to the usually time-consuming (and very expensive) litigation. Collaborative law works outside of the traditional courtroom but stays within the legal system. The idea is to do away with the trauma of courtroom hearings by instead relying on negotiation within an atmosphere of honesty and cooperation.

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The ABCs of buying a house WHETHER YOU’RE LOOKING for a starter house or you think you’ve found your dream home, there are certain principles that will ensure a pleasurable purchasing experience. OK, they’ll make the process easier.

Mary Dietz, branch manager and loan officer for SWBC Mortgage, said Square One is a no-brainer. “Save as much money as possible to afford a larger down payment, which helps to save money on additional costs in interest and mortgage insurance,” Dietz said.

Even if you can’t put the recommended 20 percent down, the mortgage industry has various products you can explore that are structured to help save qualified borrowers money. Dietz recommends that you check your credit score to ensure you have optimal borrowing power. “Higher credit score borrowers will obtain improved interest rates and mortgage insurance premiums, saving money over the life of your mortgage,” she said.

One challenge facing first-time buyers is lack of experience with the process. Dietz said there are ways to know if a mortgage company has your best interests at heart. “Honest, good communication from your loan

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officer will be the most valuable service to a borrower.” she said. “Ask probing questions of your loan officer, [particularly] Do I have other options for financing that I can explore? Broad answers like “everything’s great” is not necessarily in your best interest.”

Dietz said the transactions should not end with the closing of your mortgage. “I will get calls from clients [for whom] I closed their mortgage 15 years ago,” she said, “and they are not only looking for another mortgage, but sometimes they have questions about taxes or insurance changes ... and want to know what their options are.”

Dietz said it is still a great time to refinance your home, if circumstances dicate the move. “That’s especially true if you can reduce your interest rate and keep equity in your home,” she said. “Or if you can drop mortgage insurance premiums. Refinancing is always most advantageous over a period of time. So, if you do not plan to stay in your home much longer, the savings in monthly payment may not necessarily outweigh the cost to refinance. Ask your loan officer where the ‘break even’ period may be.”

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“It’s amazing what you can achieve by simply getting together and opening the lines of communication.”

Mansfield is one of the area’s co-op groups providing this sort of service, and most of what their member lawyers do is focused on resolving family disputes. (Check out their website at calmdivorce.net).

On the website is a list of members who are specially trained attorneys, neutral financial advisors and communication/counseling experts who help with, say, divorcing couples who want to dissolve their marriage in an atmosphere of dignity and respect.

“If you litigate a case, it’s much harder to bury the hatchet,” said attorney Stephanie Foster, an experienced Tarrant County divorce attorney who guides her clients by first reducing the anxiety and stress of divorce. “How can you put closure on something when a judge, who doesn’t even know you, makes all the final decisions regarding the children you love so very much and the assets both parties have worked so hard to acquire?”

Foster said collaborative law allows both sides to be winners since everything is open for negotiation. “I am able to meet many of my clients’ needs, simply by scheduling a telephone conference or a working lunch with my opposing counsel,” said Foster.

“It’s amazing what you can achieve by simply getting together and opening the lines of communication.”

Just as unique is how the Texas Family Code requires that attorneys involved in a collaborative case to withdraw from representation of their respective clients if an agreement cannot be reached and one party elects to “opt out” of the process.

With this, the cost and inconvenience of hiring new attorneys and going to court provide huge incentives for the parties to stay with the process and hammer out an agreement.

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John Duvall has an impressive collection of math and theological books in his home library. (Photo: Bruce Maxwell)

Book smart Professor John Duvall has spent the past 40 years amassing a library of 6,000-plus volumes

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Along with math, the Arlington resident is intensely interested in theology. To feed his appetite for knowledge and understanding of Christianity, he has spent the past 40 years building a library of roughly 6,000 volumes. “And,” he noted, “there are another thousand over at my office.”

Duvall has taught math for 50 years, 44 at Mountainview, a Dallas County Community College District campus. He said math and theology are “very analytical” and require similar disciplined study.

“I have tied the two together,” said Duvall, who was informally dubbed the “Minister of Mathematics” by a former college district chancellor.

Duvall’s home near the Southwest Nature Area includes an office with book shelves covering a 19-foot-long by 10-foot-tall wall. The shelves are built to hold two rows of books. Another feature of the office is a 4-foot-deep custom-built desk stretching across another wall.

Duvall estimates he has invested $40,000 in his theology library.

He has volumes ranging from works of Augustine written in the fourth century to books by current writers such as John Piper and R.C. Sproul.

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The hair Time in the pool is all fun and games, until it wreaks havoc on your hair color. Scott Morris, owner of Maren Karsen salon on North Mesquite Street, said protecting your hair is a top concern during the summer months – even if that’s not one of the primary reasons people usually visit a salon.

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The product line offered at Maren Karsen is all-natural, with no petrochemicals, Morris added. So you can be sure that you’re both maintaining your hair color and ensuring its overall health.

The derrière Opting for a bikini this season? If so, one of your major – ahem – “assets” will be highly visible. Why not ensure it is looking its best?

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3 reasons you need to treat yourself to a spa/salon experience 1. Customized treatment plans – Great Skin Spa owner Brenda Cureton-Smith said she and her staff asked and listened to customers over several years and developed a concept to meet the needs of all. “Our concept is based on indentifying and fulfilling each client’s goals through a needs assessment and on providing personal service by getting to know customers and their skin needs and goals,” Cureton Smith said.

2. We all need some pampering – At Hand & Stone, owners Dori and Jodi Creamer believe it is better to give than receive. So their clients are on the receiving end of the gamut.

“We offer everything from massages to facials, as well as hair removal and spa enhancements such as aromatherapy, peppermint scalp massages, hot towel foot exfoliation, cold stone face massages and hand therapy,” Dori said.

“We enjoy helping others feel better, and this spa gives us the chance to do that.”

3. These folks know their stuff – Take, for example Burt Grant, owner of Burt Grant SalonSpa. If you check out his ad on page 15 of this issue, you’ll see a photo of Whitney Beseda, the 2014 Miss Texas. Grant and his staff have helped “beautify” local pageant contestants for years. In fact, his business was the official salon of the Miss Texas pageant for eight years running before the event moved from Fort Worth to Plano. Most of what he does for official beauties he can do for anyone. “You can get ‘the works’ during every visit,” Grant said.

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Allen Bolden Outdoor Pool This L-shaped, 50-meter pool meets the needs of virtually every swim enthusiast. The pool features a 1m diving board and a zero-depth entry. Additional amenities include concessions, six shade structures and a large grass campus. Location: 2800 A S. Center Street, (817) 472-8950 Bad Königshofen Family Aquatic Center This center offers a great value for the entire family. The pool features an interactive spray

Helen Wessler Play Pool This splash-tastic destination is designed for children ages 7 years and younger, but everyone is welcome!

The pool includes an interactive water structure, family changing room, shade structure and small grass area. Location: 2310 Greenway Street, (817) 275-7561 Howard Moore Play Pool Another family-friendly option, the Howard Moore pool is an interactive shallow-water play pool designed to accommodate the needs of children ages 7 years and under. Amenities include an interactive water structure, family changing room, shade umbrellas and small grass areas. Location: 1999 Bever Blvd., (817) 275-0712 Randol Mill Family Aquatic Center This center offers aquatic recreation for all ages. The facility includes interactive recreation elements such as a shallow-water play

structure, vortex pools, current channel, water slide and tot and leisure areas. Other amenities: two shade pavilions, shower facilities, deck furniture and concessions. Location: 1924 Randol Mill Park Road, (817) 275-7542 Woodland West Pool This popular neighborhood pool features shaded areas and grass. The back wall of the pool is elevated and is a great place to jump off and make big splashes. Woodland West Pool also features a large shallow end that is perfect for young children. Location: 3200 Norwood Lane, (817) 277-0582 Hugh Smith Indoor Pool The city’s only indoor aquatic facility, Hugh Smith serves a variety of needs for open and lap swim, swim lessons, water aerobics and private rentals. The pool is 25 yards in length and has five lap swim lanes. Location: 1815 New York Ave., (817) 275-0513 Hurricane Harbor From thrilling coasters to rides for the kids, Hurricane Harbor has something for everyone who loves getting splashed. Location: 1800 E. Lamar Blvd., (817) 265-3356 Hawaiian Falls Offering 14 expansive acres of cool aquatic fun, Hawaiian Falls Mansfield is one of the newer additions to the Hawaiian Falls family of Texas water parks. Location: 490 Heritage Pkwy, Mansfield, (817) 853-0050

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nightlife & more

Sights/Sounds Your guide to entertainment options in and around the city

a lying cardinal who’s into magic. Throw in a narrator, several star-crossed lovers, a race on stick horses and a fundraising telethon, and you’ve got a new best way to learn about classic literature.

For more: theatrearlington.org

MUSIC: Uncle Lucius Concert

When: July 11 Where: Levitt Pavilion Show time: 8:30 p.m.

Details: Austin-based indie rock band Uncle Lucius takes rock and roll from its deep roots and pushes it onward by adding their own honest interpretation of new rock sounds with elements of R&B. For more: levittpavilionarlington.org

MUSIC: Lee Greenwood

When: July 12 Where: Arlington Music Hall Show time: 7:30 p.m.

Details: Mr. “God Bless the U.S.A.” himself will take the stage to perform a collection of hits that has made him an endearing – and enduring – country music star.

For more: arlingtonmusichall.com On stage this month: A Theatre Arlington spoof, Lee Greenwood, and Beyonce and Jay Z

DANCE: Lannaya West African Dance & Drum Ensemble

When: July 2 Where: Levitt Pavilion Show time: 7:30 p.m.

Details: Lannaya West African Drum & Dance Ensemble always brings one of the more popular, interactive shows to the Levitt. They are dedicated to preserving traditional African drum and dance and inspiring a cross-cultural celebration of life.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org

MUSIC: The Derailers

When: July 5 Where: Levitt Pavilion Show time: 8:30 p.m.

Details: Crafting a sound that mirrors the shuffle of happy boots on a hardwood floor, the Derailers mix classic country beats with a ’60s pop sensibility. This concert is sponsorred by Arington Today.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org

COMEDY: Comedy & Magic for All Ages

When: July 6, 13, 20, 27 Where: Improv Arlington Show time: 2 p.m.

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MUSIC: Friendly Savages

MUSIC: On the Run Tour: Beyoncé & Jay Z

When: July 22 Where: AT&T Stadium Show time: 8 p.m.

Details: One of music’s most powerful couples will make AT&T Stadium their 11th stop of a 16-part co-headlining tour of the U.S and Canada.

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When: July 10 Where: Levitt Pavilion Show time: 8:30 p.m.

Details: In just two years, Friendly Savages has established itself as a band to know throughout the southeast with its powerful, genre-defying sound. Heralded as “one of the best groups working in Austin today,” the group serves a double helping of passion and levity in its concerts.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org

MUSIC: Park It on the Patio: Sam Anderson and Kenny Uptain

THEATER: The Three Musketeers: All Swash and No Buckle

COMEDY: Joe Torry

When: July 11-20 Where: Arlington Theatre Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Details: This play by Pat Cook is a spoof of 17th century France that pulls out all the stops. The outrageous characters include

When: Sundays in July Where: The Grease Monkey Show time: Times vary Details: This weekly staple at the Grease Monkey features two popular local singer/songwriters – along with respective band members and special guests from time to time.

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When: July 31-Aug. 3 Where: Improv Arlington Show time: Times vary Details: This actor/comic has a rare ability to connect with various audiences, and his keen wit and charm have made him a favorite on stage and in film.

For more: improv.com

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JULY 12 RADNEY FOSTER

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HOME FOR SALE? In a decade, there could be a frantic battle to find a new address for your Texas Rangers • By John Rhadigan

H In 10 years, the Rangers’ lease with the city is up. Luckily for all of us in Arlington, our government leaders are prepared and ready to do whatever it takes to keep the Rangers in the only city they have ever called home in Texas.

ave I ever told you about the time I got stuck in the mud at Globe Life Ballpark – back when it was called “the new stadium?” The year was 1993, and the construction of the stadium was well underway.

I was working at NBC5 and had arranged for a tour of the construction site with Managing General Partner, George W. Bush.

Imagine my embarrassment when he had to pull me out of the mud. If you are picturing the future president helping to pull my car out of a ditch, you have the wrong picture. My car was not stuck, my person was. I was wearing waders and walking out near the area now known as Greene’s Hill for an on-camera portion of the story. Unfortunately, with every step I took into the construction muck, I got deeper and deeper into the mud. Finally, I got close enough for the camera man and the future leader of the Free World to pull my sorry butt out; although I lost the waders in the attempt.

I TELL THAT STORY to establish how far back I go with the “new stadium.” Of course, I’m not unique. Most of us, especially in Arlington, have our own “new stadium” stories. As we celebrate the 20-year anniversary of this great ballyard, some of us will trot those gems out. In Arlington, we are emphatic when we profess we don’t just like our ballpark - WE LOVE IT. That is why it is painful for many of us to endure the speculation about its replacement in 10 years. Ten years from now the lease is up, and business minds tell us that the Rangers and their fans will want a new stadium with a retractable roof and air conditioning. Let me just say for the record, I don’t.

Of course, I’m spoiled. I watch most games in the air-conditioned comfort of the press box.

But I have also spent a good portion of my career roaming around the stadium collecting stories and interviews ... sucking down a Lemon Ice. I know how hot it can get. To me it is part of the charm of the place. Part of Texas.

If I could alter the inevitable, I would suggest that the best option might be to revisit a study that former owner Tom Hicks commissioned about 10 years ago. He had the idea to retrofit a roof over the existing structure. Although largely impractical, I love this idea because the

stadium would primarily stay as it is – in Arlington – and crafted with an eye to Texas baseball history. And if we’re going to add a roof, why not get creative and sell the refurbishing rights to HGTV? I am thinking, “Extreme Stadium Makeover.” In preparation for the construction, the HGTV crew could send our surprised team on an elaborate trip (to a pitching spa?) and redo the stadium in a couple of weeks with the help of the entire Arlington community. I realize that the idea of a retrofit roof is about as far fetched as this reality show; but if you are asking my preference, that would be it.

The reality is that the Rangers will likely put this 30-year-old beauty out to pasture in another 10 years, and everyone and their brother will want to build the new one. Thankfully, most everyone and their brother don’t have the experience, ability and government leadership to get something like this done. Dallas will make a play; but the last stadium they approved and built was the Cotton Bowl. They will not be able to pull this off.

The northern suburbs may be a force, however. Watch out for McKinney, Prosper, the Colony and, most of all, Frisco. These cities are near good highways, have a history of getting things done and are buoyed by their recent population influx and corresponding tax bases. In fact, there is only one other place that could do it better ...

AND LUCKILY FOR ALL of us in Arlington, our government leaders are prepared and ready to do whatever it takes to keep the Rangers in the only city they have ever called home in Texas. To me that truly is the most important thing. I will probably learn to love another new stadium as much as I love this one. But somehow I doubt that I will lose my pants getting pulled out of the mud by a future president.

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

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July 7-13, 25-30 What: Texas Rangers baseball Where: Globe Life Ballpark In a nutshell: The Rangers play host to four American League rivals this month: the Houston Astros (July 7-9), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (July 11-13), the Oakland Athletics (July 25-27) and the New York Yankees (July 28-30).

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Come join the circus – no, really WE SAY CIRCUS, you say ... well, after you see the Lone Star Circus at Levitt Pavilion on July 9, you’ll have plenty of superlatives to add to the conversation. There are two shows scheduled, at 9:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., and they’ll feature all manner of incredible/entertaining/fun feats by acrobats, trapeze artists and clowns – all with a Texas twist.

Lone Star Circus (lonestarcircus.com) is the performing arm of Lone Star Circus Arts Center, a Dallas-based nonprofit organization that promotes circus arts through performance, education and outreach. The center’s circus school, Lone Star Circus School, offers training in circus arts for children and adults and provides circus entertainment for public and private events. Who knows? After you see their show, you just might want to run away with the circus.

July 1, 24 What: KidsNotes Where: George W. Hawkes Central Library (101 E. Abram Street) When: 2 p.m.

In a nutshell: KidsNotes is a one-hour program that features books on music, games that explore musical concepts like pitch, rhythm, and timbre, and a “concert” by a Symphony Arlington musician. The event concludes with an Instrument Petting Zoo, which allows children to try out an instrument from each of the four orchestra families to learn more about their favorites.

For more: symphonyarlington.org July 1-31 (except on Mondays) What: Ansel Adams: Masterworks Where: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main) When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

In a nutshell: Landau Traveling Exhibits and the Arlington Museum of Art are teaming to present this extraordinary exhibit, which contains 47 photographs that the renowned photographer considered to be his best work. Printed by the artist himself, these images will be on display this summer at the museum.

For more: (817) 275-4600 July 1-31 (except on Sundays) What: Arlington Public Library activities Where: All branches When: Times vary In a nutshell: All branches of the Arlington Public Library host daily activities for citizens

of all ages, from Toddler Time story sessions to English Conversation Circles. Check the online source below for details.

For more: arlingtonlibrary.org/calendar/2014-07 July 3 What: Light Up Arlington Fireworks Show Where: Levitt Pavilion When: 6 p.m.

In a nutshell: Food, fun, fireworks and fine music are the order of the evening. Featured artists include the American Jazz Composers Orchestra and the rock group Firefall.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.com July 4 What: Arlington 4th of July Parade Where: Downtown Arlington When: 9 a.m.

In a nutshell: The annual parade features 150 entries and some 70,000 spectators. Parade entries include marching bands, exotic automobiles, military color guards, clowns, dignitaries, unique presentations and lots of floats.

For more: arlington4th.org July 5 What: Animal Exploration Where: River Legacy Living Science Center (703 N.W. Green Oaks) When: 2 p.m.

In a nutshell: Discover the habits, adaptations and characteristics of a native animal in a program led by a River Legacy naturalist.

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In a nutshell: Young campers experience the thrill of filming a commercial, web series episode and movie trailer. In the process, they learn improv, audition techniques and on-set essentials.

For more: (817) 473-2822 July 12 What: Nature Walk Where: River Legacy Living Science Center (703 N.W. Green Oaks) When: 2 p.m.

In a nutshell: Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science Center on a family-friendly naturalist-led nature walk.

For more: RSVP to (817) 860-6752 July 14, 21 What: #CampSummersCool Acting Camps Where: Music Place Mansfield (400 S. Main) When: 9 a.m.

In a nutshell: Young campers learn acting, dancing, singing, instruments and more. Here they can sing in the lunch room and dance in the halls – and show off their talents in a talent show.

For more: (817) 473-2822 July 19 What: ILIVE Girls’ and Women Wellness and Lifestyle Expo Where: UT Arlington’s E.H. Hereford University Center When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

In a nutshell: Presented by Bee Empowered Incorporated, the one-day expo gives attendees a one-stop opportunity for free health screenings, health education, empowerment speakers, music, shopping, and a “girls day for fun.” The event is sponsored by the Moncrief Cancer Institute, DaVita Dialysis, and the Arlington Cancer Center.

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In a nutshell: The camp combines the latest and greatest foot-skills, feints, moves, juggling, core techniques and game tactics, with a variety of cultural and educational experiences for the players. Coaches use the daily World Cup tournament to teach young soccer enthusiasts about history, customs and traditions of other countries.

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PHOTO-SYNTHESIS How Arlington’s famous parade factored into a critical moment in city history • By Richard Greene

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This parade picture proved to be the turning point in an improved relationship that would become pivotal to events that would soon unfold and determine the city’s future as a major league city.

y first act after being elected in 1987, even before I took the oath of office and officially assumed the role of mayor, was to head out to Arlington Stadium to check on the Rangers that I knew were preparing for Opening Day. I walked up to a door marked “Stadium Operations” and gave it a knock. A somewhat impatient woman opened the door and asked if she could help me.

“I’m the new mayor,” I proclaimed, “and wanted to check with Mr. Chiles (Eddie Chiles was the principal owner of the team) to see if there was anything he needed in getting ready for Opening Day.” “Who did you say you were?” she asked with a tone of irritation. I repeated myself, and she informed me that she never heard of me and that Mr. Chiles didn’t have an office at the stadium and I could find him in Fort Worth.

SO, AFTER RETURNING to my office, I placed a call to Eddie, but he wasn’t available, so I left a message and asked that he call me back when it was convenient for him.

I was sworn in the next week, Opening Day came and went, and I never got the return call I was expecting.

After another week or so, I called his office again and left another message that also produced no response. While finding it curious that I had not been able to make contact with him, I sent him a letter.

Still, no reply.

I BECAME MORE CONCERNED – why was the Rangers owner ignoring me? Soon, it would be time for the big annual Fourth of July parade.

And I had an idea.

I put on a Rangers jersey, arranged to sit on top of the back seat of a vintage convertible and had my picture taken waving to the spectators in a strategic location along the parade route with the large crowd in the background.

With the photo enlarged, I placed it in a big envelope and attached a note that read, “Here’s a picture of me in the downtown parade, and you can see how much the people of Arlington love your team and how proud we all are to be the

home of the Texas Rangers!” My phone rang a couple of days later, and then I heard the unmistakable voice of Eddie Chiles. “Yeeesss!” I said to myself. It worked.

“I got your picture,” he said. “Thanks for sending it to me, but, Mr. Mayor, we don’t feel very welcome in your city.”

After emerging from the ton of bricks he had just dropped on me, I managed, “What’s the problem, Mr. Chiles?”

HIS ANSWER WAS lengthy and involved a number of things he had asked the city to help with in recent years, none of them having received satisfactory response. They were mostly basic things like the condition of streets in the stadium area, street lights out, lack of support for traffic control, and the deterioration of the parking lots – which were owned by the city.

He felt taken for granted.

I was able to get him to agree to meet with me after I told him all that would change. I promised him that, if he gave us a chance, it wouldn’t be long before he would be able to brag to his fellow owners that, in all of baseball, none of them had a host city that appreciated them more than his did.

WE SOON ARRANGED a luncheon meeting and discussed his problems with Arlington, all of which I committed would get the quick attention of the city council.

That parade picture proved to be the turning point in an improved relationship that would become pivotal to events that would soon unfold and determine the city’s future as a major league city.

Richard Greene is a former Arlington mayor, served as an appointee of President George W. Bush as Regional Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and currently is an adjunct professor in UT Arlington’s Graduate School of Urban and Public Affairs.

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