March 2019

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CONTENTS March 2019 • Volume 6 • Issue 3

HIGHLIGHTS 54

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SPECIAL SECTION: Faces & Places

(A spotlight on local business) See page 26

DEPARTMENTS Starting Line ... 10 • This ‘n Data ... 12 Scene ... 20, 64, 70 • Around Town ... 22 Style ... 58 • The Tee Box ... 78 Keen Cuisine ... 80 • Hot Spots ... 82 Sights/Sounds ... 84 • Speaking of Sports ...86 Itinerary ... 88 • Finish Line ... 90

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24 Music City USA (for two days anyay) ... Arlington will host the ninth-annual T3R Texas Music Awards this month. That’s a really big deal.

46 Rover Readers ... Glenn Harmon Elementary School offers a unique program to

help kids master books.

48 First a dream, then a book ... Local author Hafsah Faizal’s new novel, “We Hunt

the Flame,” is drawing rave reviews.

50 A presidential revelation ... Adlai Pennington’s 1949 Packard is as historical as it is impressively crafted.

54 Home SWEET! Home... Prudent design work and attention to detail make this

Mansfield home a true treasure.

60 His cup (o’ Joe) runneth over ... How Tom Vincent launched the popular

Texas Coffee School.

62 Hear, hear! ... A world-renowned choral director will conduct the Arlington Master Chorale in a concert on March 22.

66 Worthy causes ... Opportunities for altruism abound, via fundraising events for Arlington Charities, Open Arms Health Clinic and Helping Restore Ability.

Photo: Richard Greene

ON THE COVER

Mike Ryan, Rachel Stacy and Dave Smith gear up for the T3R Texas Music Awards program.

See page 24.

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68 Pure gold ... The Pressley family has been making quality jewelry for local residents for the past 35 years.

70 Roll the camera ... This duo spotlights the Mansfield business scene through a

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Starting Line

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This month, we proudly spotlight local commercial enterprises y business acumen reached it apex, oh, roughly, five and a half decades ago, when I coaxed my little sister to trade me that “tiny” dime she held in her hand for the “much bigger” nickel I held in mine. OK, I didn’t say my sense of fairness peaked then – that would develop over time. But, even at six, I understood that if you have a product of value ... and a market that perceives said value ... AND an ability to connect those two realms ... you stand a pretty good chance of turning a profit.

But don’t take it from me. Turn to page 26 (after you finish reading the following 30 lines, please), where you’ll meet some folks who really know how to conduct business. We call the special section Faces & Places, because, in essence, business entails both.

Take, for example, the face of Derrick Kinney. You’ve likely seen it a lot, because it appears routinely on your television set, as he explains, in terms that even those inexperienced Yale Youngblood in money matters can understand, how money matters work. As a financial advisor, Derrick has Editor staked his claim as a local leader – all while being a wonderful guy, to boot.

Then there’s John Parker, who will be in great demand this month and up to the 15th day of the next. Yeppers, he does CPA work, at his company, Parker and Richardson. That is, when he’s not doing insurance work at his other company, Texas Insurance Agencies. Now, that’s the kind of successful business person everyone should know – and probably aspire to be.

You’ll also want to know Brenda Cureton-Smith, who is the face of the place known as Great Skin Spa & Facial Club. Brenda has devoted her career – actually, most of her life – to helping people who suddenly don’t recognize the face in the mirror put on a better one through healthy products and treatments that make you look and feel younger.

Speaking of feeling younger, Don Davis Auto Group just turned 40 years young – and counting. You don’t last that long in the automobile dealership business unless you’re a place people are as happy to drive to as they are to drive from. I suspect I just made English teachers cringe, what with that double hanging participle, but we’ll feature you in another issue.

In this one, we celebrate not just the aforementioned quartet, but some two dozen enterprises comprising hundreds of great people who offer goods and services that their neighbors need and want. Would you be in need of help if a tree fell on your house during a storm at 2 a.m. (the answer is YES!!!)? Robert Jordan of RJ Construction answered a call of that very nature; now he has a customer for life. Do you want a rare special something for that special someone in your life? Patrick Walsh and Jim Carpenter at C&W Antiques likely have it – and if they don’t, they’ll find it for you.

I think you get my drift: Local businesses are the backbone of our great community. And we’re proud to salute them this month.

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The Sounds of UTA

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ant to hear world-class classical, choral, and jazz music? The

University of Texas at Arlington’s talented students and faculty have you covered with a slate of concerts, workshops, and other events this spring.

For those interested in pursuing a music degree, UTA’s Department of Music offers undergraduate and graduate programs in music performance, jazz studies, music education, music media, music business and industry studies, music composition, and music theory.

SPRING CONCERTS Unless noted, performances are at 7:30 p.m. in the Irons Recital Hall in the south Fine Arts Building, 700 Greek Row Drive.

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SATURDAY-SUNDAY, APRIL 13-14 At the Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival: UTA Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra, Jazz Combo (on the UTA stage) and UTA Flute Ensemble (on the Fort Worth Stage)

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he City of Mansfield has a full slate of entertaining events on tap this month, highlighted

by Arts Week from March 7-17. Unlike anything you’ve ever seen in Mansfield, Arts Week coincides with the Mansfield ISD spring break and features arts from every spectrum. Here are some highlights: March 7-10 – Arts Week kicks off with the inaugural Mansfield International Film Festival. The festival will be held at the Farr Best Theater and other venues in Historic Downtown Mansfield.

It will feature films that demonstrate a bold commitment to subject matter, creative ingenuity, excellence in cinematic craft and innovation in storytelling. For more, visit texasmiff.com.

March 8, 9, 15, 16 and 17 – Music Place Mansfield Theater Presents “The Odd Couple.” The play starts at 8 p.m. on the first four days and at 2 p.m. on the 17th. This is a female version of Neil Simon’s comedic classic. For tickets and information: MPMStudioTheater.com.

March 9 – Movie Night: “The Incredibles 2.” This family-favorite will be shown at 7 p.m. at The LOT Downtown (110 S Main St.), with food trucks on site serving hot food and cold beverages, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Picnics and coolers are also welcome, but officials ask that you leave glass containers at home.

March 10 – The Applause New Music Concert Series will present a concert at 3 p.m. at New Hope Baptist Church (6765 Dick Price Road). The series is designed to introduce new styles of music to the community. This concert brings pianist Brianna Matzke to Mansfield to perform a piece from her Response Project, “Something is Happening Here: Responses to Bob Dylan.”

March 11 – Kick your spring break off with an arts day designed just for kids. Events will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. in various spots in the city. All events are free unless stated otherwise here: visitmansfieldtexas.com/event/198/arts-weeks-kids-day.

March 12-13 – The Historic Downtown Mansfield Arts Walk will take place from 1 p.m.

- 4 p.m. on Tuesday and from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Sip a drink and stroll Historic Downtown Mansfield to take in all of its artistic sights. Local businesses will be displaying a variety of different artwork, and artists will be on hand doing demonstrations.

March 14 – The Mansfield Reads! community-wide reading project will kick off from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on March 14 at TapHouse Sixteen inside Market Street, featuring a “One City, One Book” reception with the 2019 Mansfield Reads! author Lisa Wingate and her book, “Before We Were Yours.” The event will be presented by Friends of the Mansfield Public Library to begin Mansfield Reads!, the annual celebration of reading, literacy and the literary arts. The Mansfield Wind Symphony will be partnering with this event to provide live music. Food will be provided

by Market Street on East Broad St., and Taphouse Sixteen will be open to purchase drinks.

March 15-17 – Mainstage Classic Theatre will present “The Best of Broadway” at 7 p.m. on March 15 and 16 and at 2 p.m. on March 17 at Farr Best Theater.

For more: mainstageclassictheatre.org.

Also, to help local residents celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, The LOT Downtown will present a concert at 7 p.m. on March 16 by the locally based Josh Weathers Band in the heart of Historic Downtown Mansfield. Food trucks will be on site with hot food and cold beverages.

And, per usual, Mansfield’s staple St. Patrick’s Day celebration, The Pickle Parade and Palooza, will be one of the week’s main attractions. Set for 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. on March 15 and from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. on March 16, this event raises money for charity and features parades for pets, kids and adults; live entertainment; a 5K, 10K and fun run; contests, lots of games; and food and drinks.

For more: pickleparade.org.

Enjoy 10+ great days of fun in MANSFIELD

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Scoops 1.

Rose Olivares Youngblood,

vice president of Development and University Initiatives at the University of Texas at Arlington, was one of four local women named Ford Mujeres Legendarias for 2018. Every year, Ford Motor Company honors outstanding Latina women in the Houston, Dallas, Miami, New York and Los Angeles areas for professional and cultural achievements.

2. Calloway’s Nursery (4940 S. Cooper St. and 1424 N. Center St.) will present a monthly Garden Series presentation at 10:15 a.m. on Saturdays through May 25. The free, informational sessions are designed to teach novices and green thumbs the top tips, techniques and trends in gardening. Topics range from how to grow garden-fresh vegetables to designing a dog-friendly garden with nontoxic plants.

3. Daniel McGrew had no shortage of dance partners last month at Arlington’s Eunice Activity Center, when the WWII veteran, who turned 102 on Feb. 12, was the center of attention during a special early birthday celebration organized by his friends and fellow dancers.

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Women’s Health Services has been providing quality health care for women of all ages for the past 32 years. Our OB/GYN group been recognized in the community for its reputable and thoughtful care. In 2017, Women’s Health Services won Suburban Parent Magazines’ award for Best of Family Healthcare in Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as DFW Child Magazine’s Mom-Approved Doctors award for OB/GYN. Women’s Health Services’ doctors provide full OB/GYN services and are skilled in managing all aspects of women’s health care, such as normal and high-risk pregnancy care, gynecologic surgery, incontinence treatment, annual exams, and contraceptive and hormone therapy needs. Visit our new website and make your appointments online at www.womenshealthservices.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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This ‘n Data

Vickie Bryant, Top O’ Hill, is next up at Arlington on Tap IT’S NO GREAT TRICK to find the world’s greatest expert on Arlington’s once-notorious Top O’ Hill Terrace gambling casino, though it might be considered an oddity that the same person knows more about pulpit-pounding Baptist firebrand evangelist J. Frank Norris and his far-ranging, radio spread ministry than, well, anybody else.

That person? Long-time Arlington Baptist University librarian Vickie Bryant.

Bryant, the speaker for the March 19 Arlington on Tap downtown bistros lecture, came to the university as both librarian and wife of former Arlington Baptist University President David Bryant.

Did we mention that the university was originally the home of the Top O’ Hill before being purchased by Bible Baptist Seminary in 1956, eventually becoming first Arlington Baptist College and then a university? Rev. Norris despised the casino, railed against it constantly in sermons and no doubt would have delighted in the seminary purchase, though he was deceased when it happened.

“When I first showed up at the college, I thought that particular bit of history might as well be forgotten,” Bryant recalls. The casino was, after all, a hot bed of sin for almost a quarter century,

featuring lots of drinking, even more gambling and also an on-site brothel.

But forgetting all that didn’t happen. Inquiries about the history were constant, plus Bryant kept finding casino artifact after artifact. Eventually she began studying the topic and giving tours, even creating a delightful little museum that blends the casino and Norris’ ministry – one of Arlington’s top oddities and certainly among its most fascinating ones.

In the establishment’s wide open ‘30s and ’40s, guards patrolled the grounds and manned the front gates, admitting only those who were expected. Patrons included a long list of Texas oil magnates, along with Bonnie and Clyde, Hedy Lamarr, Joe Lewis, Sally Rand, Mae West, Howard Hughes, John Wayne, Lana Turner, Tom Mix, Ginger Rogers and Gene Autry.

“Bryant will be talking about all that and her experiences in what promises to be one of the most scintillating Arlington on Tap lectures ever,” says Tap coordinator O.K. Carter.

Arlington on Tap is sponsored by Downtown Arlington Management, Arlington Historical Society, Arlington Proud and Arlington Today Magazine.

When and where: March 19, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Mavericks Bar and Grill, 601 E. Main St.

Home Run Author Event to be held at Globe Life Park

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Twelve years ago, my son Rick and I saw him first with two other pups from Operation Kindness on a Saturday morning show about rescueing animals. We immediately headed for Carrollton, where we met this 4-month-old rascal, and “THE REST IS HISTORY.” We have been through many escapades with this little guy – road trips, lots of exploring, and hugs, kisses and snuggles. SnowBaby has taken over a big part of our hearts.

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THE HOME RUN AUTHOR EVENT, set for March 23 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, will be a one of a kind book signing. Attendees can join more than 80 authors in the Jack Daniels club from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., as well as mingle with fellow readers.

It’s a chance to meet authors who you have long loved, and get to meet some new ones. There will be multiple raffles going on, as well as a swag shop.

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If you’re a reader, you certainly need to read about this event LITERARY TREASURE HUNTERS will want to check out The Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library’s book sale that’s happening March 27- 31 at Meadowbrook Recreation Center.

About 60,000 items are typically up for grabs during the event, says board member Cathy Dietz, who manages the warehouse where book sale donations are kept throughout the year. “We always have a nice selection of juvenile and children’s books,” says Dietz.

Photo: City of Arlington

The City’s Property Renewal Program taps the Arlington Building Rehabilitation Fund to help in-need residents stay up to code on their properties.

Martin robotics Program helps in-need team earns multiple residents get up to code awards at state

LIVING ALONE AND UNEMPLOYED because of his health, Diep Nguyen found himself overwhelmed last year by the growing number of code violations at his central Arlington home.

The yard was overgrown. The paint on his house was peeling. The garage doors, patio door and wooden deck were rotting. One window was broken, and the burglar bars across others were falling off.

But today, Nguyen is much prouder of how his home and yard looks. Through the City of Arlington’s Property Renewal Program, Code Compliance Services officers were able to work with Nguyen to take care of his many code violations. Tapping the Arlington Building Rehabilitation Fund, the City spent about $13,000 to cut down and haul away dead trees and overgrown shrubs, mow the high grass, replace broken doors and windows, rebuild the small wooden deck, paint the home, repair hazardous electrical wiring, haul away an old vehicle and bring the property back up to code.

“It looks really nice,” said Nguyen, who has lived in Arlington for 20 years. “It’s really a big help for me in a difficult time.”

The City launched the Property Renewal Program in 2015 in an effort to positively impact property values and engage, connect and protect Arlington residents by providing services that promote safe and strong neighborhoods. The program, which aligns with the City Council priority to Champion Great Neighborhoods, provides financial assistance to single-family property owners who meet federal poverty guidelines and cannot afford to bring their property into compliance.

Each time a property owner pays a civil citation for a code violation in Arlington, a $25 fee goes into the Building Rehabilitation Fund. This fund in turn helps assist eligible property owners such as Nguyen to bring their property up to code.

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Cookbooks, history and genealogy are a few of the many other genres that will be on display during the spring sale. Dietz says a good selection of collector books and Texana will also be available.

In addition to the books, the fundraiser will also feature artwork and photography, sheet music and record albums.

“There seems to be a growing interest in record albums,” Dietz says, adding that she hopes the new record shops downtown will mean a spike in record sales at the event.

Teachers who arrive after 6 p.m. the closing day of the sale can choose from the book sale leftovers at no cost. For more information, or to volunteer or donate items for the sale, visit arlingtonlibrary.org/ffapl or call 817-274-9710.

All proceeds from the book sale benefit the City’s libraries. Dietz says the money goes toward the summer reading program or to fund items that may be under budgeted.

The Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library also offer an ongoing selection of books that can be purchased. Those are located in the foyer of the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library.

– Karen Gavis

RAISE YOUR HAND if you knew that the El Sombrero was introduced to the rides/attractions lineup at Six Flags Over Texas in 1965. Keep that hand up if you also knew that editor Yale Youngblood operated the ride a few years later and still calls his Six Flags experience the best job he ever had (except, of course, for this one).

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Find Your Forever Home With Arlington ISD. Teacher Job Fair I March 30, 2019 I 9am – 1pm AISD Dan Dipert Career & Technical Center, 2101 Browning Drive, Arlington, Texas The Arlington ISD is actively recruiting teachers to join one of the most progressive school districts in the state! With a higher-than-average starting salary, a district positioned in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and an emphasis on leadership and advancement, we believe you’ll find your forever home in Arlington, Texas! www.aisd.net

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Picture-perfect moments

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SCENE Snapshots from the 102nd birthday party for Daniel McGrew, from the Grand Prairie Big Brothers Big Sisters Mayor’s Mentors event, from the press conference announcing Bob Stoops will coach Arlington’s XFL franchise and from AISD Animal Essay contest

McGrew’s party was a festive occasion for many of his friends.

Photos courtesy of VanDella Menifee

Grand Prairie Mayor Ron Jensen addresses the crowd at the Mayor’s Mentors event.

Photos: City of Arlington

Daniel McGrew had no shortage of dance partners at the celebration of his 102nd birthday.

Shannon Page, Caprice Hawkins, Chelsea Kretz and Cassy Rodriguez at the Mayor’s Mentors event

McGrew wasn’t the only one enjoying the dancing at Eunice Activity Center during his birthday party.

VanDella Menifee and Barbara Dixon

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Bob Stoops talks to the press after being named the new coach of the Arlington XFL franchise.

Photo: City of Arlington

Stoops and XFL Commissioner Oliver Luck at the press conference

Photos: City of Arlington

The 2019 Arlington Animal Essay Contest was recently completed. Here are photos of some of the winners posing with family members, teachers and friends.

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Help is on the way

The Arlington Life Shelter is expanding – and evolving • By Kenneth Perkins

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he Arlington Life Shelter has been around long enough for most of us to know what they do and why they do it. We often drive by the structure at 325 W. Division with a sort of nonchalance, if any response at all, which interestingly is a similar acknowledgement we give the people this place has helped for the past three decades.

Probably the most overused dictum regarding homelessness is how we don’t see it – or don’t want to see it – and perhaps that might also be the Here’s an artist’s rendering of same when it comes to the Shelter. the new Arlington Life Shelter.

We want them to do the work we don’t necessarily want to do or can do, and then applaud them in a thankyou-for-your-service sort of way.

Soon, however, the building that sits along one of the major corridors of the city (particularly if you’re in the market for a very used car) will be a bit more prominent, if you will.

Later this month the facility that has provided homeless people with not just food and shelter, but stability and self-sufficiency, will break ground on the adjacent property (a former auto shop, of course) to add 14,000 square feet of space. This isn’t about becoming bigger or bolder.

It’s about evolution.

When Community Development Director and Capital Campaign Manager Jim Reeder spoke the other day on the Shelter’s new digs it wasn’t bigger this or cooler that. It was about the fact that when a desperate mother arrives at the shelter with her 13-year-old son, the family has to split along gender lines. The tween must bunk with adult men.

“That’s heartbreaking,” says Reeder.

Reeder knows because he’s seen the panic look on the faces. At a time when families want – need – one another, they must part. There’s only so much room.

Once the new structure is up and running, the new space will have the space.

“A lot of people think of the homeless as a scraggly, unkept middle aged man,” Reeder says. “One major reason people end up homeless is job loss. Or domestic abuse where someone is knocked out of the house with nowhere to go. That has changed the face of the homeless.”

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Which is changing the face of the Shelter.

On most days 25 to 30 percent of Shelter residents are female. With children. It’s so tight the Shelter has to turn away families.

The second floor of the new facility will include rooms designed specifically for families. Children’s programs will be increased, too, including a clubhouse for elementary children, a teen room, even a nursery for toddlers. Adults get computers and larger classroom space.

The “Hearts of Faith” campaign goal is $5.2 million. The Arlington Tomorrow Foundation kicked it off with $750,000 followed by other large-scale gifts, but it’s clear that the Shelter couldn’t survive without its faith-based love. They tackle some of the day-to-day responsibilities such as purchasing, preparing and even serving food. Executive Director Becky Orander says the Shelter currently houses 75 to 80 residents Image courtesy of The Arlington Life Shelter daily – a number that will increase with a larger dining area and kitchen. In terms of monetary savings, that’s about $5,000 annually.

“Our community’s outpouring of love and compassion continues to amaze me,” Orander says of the more than 1,500 individual volunteers who provide meals, pack lunches, and even do laundry.

“Particularly when it comes to caring for the families at the Shelter.”

Founded as a shelter in 1987 at First Presbyterian Church, the Shelter moved to its current location in 1993.

The Shelter got an opportunity to expand when the owner of Sports Car Performance Auto Shop retired and wanted to sell. They decided to knock the building down and erect two stories while renovating the existing space.

For staffers – and its residents, I suspect – excitement is building.

“We’re finally at a place where we can talk about breaking ground,” says Reeder. “Just the thought of that makes it all sound exciting.”

Columnist Kenneth Perkins has been a contributing writer for Arlington Today since it debuted. He is a freelance writer, editor and photographer.

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Mike Ryan, Rachel Stacy, Paul Fulks and Dave Smith gear up at the Candlelite Inn for the T3R Texas Music Awards program.

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Arlington will host the ninth-annual T3R Texas Music Awards this month

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he Annual T3R Texas Music Awards Show will be held on March 24-25 in Arlington. The Future Faces Show, which spotlights up and coming “Texas/Red Dirt Music” genre musicians, will take place at 7 p.m. on March 24 at PBR Texas at Texas Live! Then the prestigious awards presentation that honors the “best of the best” singers, songwriters and musicians from Texas and the Southwest will start at 7 p.m. on March 25 at Arlington Music Hall.

This is the ninth annual event where many esteemed Texas/Red Dirt music radio programmers from all over the Southwest Region of the United States will attend and where the premier artists will receive recognition for their accomplishments in the Texas/Red Dirt Music Scene.

It’s fitting that the presentations will take place here. The annual award program was originally staged at Arlington Music Hall in 2011, after local country music insider Dave Smith created the Texas Regional Radio Report in 2003 – and ultimately the Texas Regional Radio Music Association and the T3R Texas Music Awards – to recognize artists in the format for their sacrifices, accomplishments and passion.

naturally. “The Texas Regional Smith gathered a group Radio organization based in of peers as consultants DFW has been instrumental in and founding committee tracking Texas/Red Dirt artist’s members to develop and singles for almost 15 years and produce the T3R Texas Music has been a part of the expanding Awards Show and Seminar. industry that is producing When he first came up great national touring artists with the idea of honoring like Aaron Watson, Casey Texas/Red Dirt Music artists, Donahew, Cody Johnson, Cody Smith envisioned crafting Jinks, Randy Rogers and Wade a program not unlike the Bowen and Sundance Head,” popular Country Music Paul Fulks (right) who helped with the return of the Fulks says. “Because many of shows that have become T3R Texas Music Awards show to Arlington, poses the artists being celebrated cut “main events” in the genre. here with Texas/Red Dirt genre stalwart Justin Frazell and one of country music’s Super singer/songwriters their teeth in the Metroplex and “It’s basically no different Dean Dillon.

Photo courtesy of Paul Fulks the early awards show events than the Country Music in Arlington were so successful, Awards or the Academy it only made sense to have the event return to Arlington with the of Country Music Awards,” Smith said in a 2012 interview with backing of local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce. This event the Fort Worth Business Press. “That’s national recognition for the brings many people from around the country.”

Kenny Chesneys of the world. This is just a smaller scale with the As a result of those collective efforts, Texas/Red Dirt Music’s big same idea.” event will allow local fans to enjoy two evenings of artistry and This month’s awards programs will put the March 25 spotlight revelry. In addition to some remarkable music, there will be a Blue on Texas Regional Radio Report chart toppers such as Cody Jinks, Carpet walk prior the door opening Randy Rogers, Wade Bowen and and seating where the artist and Sundance Head, Kevin Fowler, Holly radio personalities will stroll into the Tucker, Bri Bagwell, Cody Johnson, auditorium. The Blue Carpet event Mike Ryan, Aaron Watson, Curtis will be hosted by Eric Raines and Rita Grimes and Robert Ray. And it will The Future Faces event starts at 7 p.m.

Ballou from KOKE-FM radio in Austin. also help attendees of the event get to at PBR Texas at Texas Live! Here are the The awards program will not only know breakout artists via the Future scheduled performers: attract prestigious radio programmers Faces acoustic program that will take and Texas/Red Dirt superstars, but also place on March 24 at PBR Texas.

Season Ammons Lauren Corzine music industry experts from within the Local business leader Paul Fulks Morgan Ashley Marcy Grace Texas Music industry, the Nashville of 3Di Sign + Design, who spent Kendall Beard High Country scene and fans alike. time as a country artist himself, William Beckman Frank Ray The Texas Regional Radio chart says the event’s return to the Will Carter Jon Stork and database was used to confirm the city where the awards were first nominated artists, and winners were presented represents a big win for his Copper Chief will be closing out the show. determined by balloting by members hometown. of the Association. Artists who did not “With the addition of the Texas chart or debut a single in the qualifying time frame on the Texas Live! music venue and the momentum of the Levitt Pavilion in Regional Radio Chart will not qualify for awards.

Arlington,” Fulks says, “our great city is quickly becoming a music This month’s programs promise to be the best yet. In addition destination. It only makes sense to bring the T3R Texas Music to having eight years experience putting the event together, all Awards to the heart of the Metroplex.” founding members have extensive backgrounds in radio and/or The event is so big that Mayor Jeff Williams will present the firstin radio/record promotions and marketing for major record labels ever key to the city to special guest and noted country star Randy throughout their years in regional, national or executive industry Travis. In addition, Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price will MC the positions. All now work with Texas Regional Radio Chart reporters Future Faces concert, and mayors from other local cities will be part who have helped shape a presentation that is fun and fan-friendly. of the festivities.

For more info: trrma.net.

The return of the program to Arlington came about rather

The Future Faces Lineup

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Faces & Places

Here are some local businesses and business leaders you need to know

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The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med-Spa 1101 Matlock Road, Mansfield • 817-473-2120 • markbisharamd.com

f you are looking to tighten the skin on your neck, under your chin or around the eyebrow, but surgery is too extreme of an option for you, The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med-spa has a prospective solution: microfocused Ultrasound (called Ultherapy) combined with resurfacing. At his picturesque Mansfield office, Dr. Mark Bishara offers this combination to create a fresh, vibrant new you.

Ultherapy is the only non-invasive procedure that is FDA-cleared to lift and tighten the skin naturally – without surgery or downtime – in addition to improving the appearance of lines and wrinkles on the

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foundational layer typically addressed in cosmetic surgery without cutting or disrupting the surface of the skin. In addition to the ultrasound therapy, which delivers it’s collagen-boosting treatment, Ultherapy incorporates ultrasound imaging, which allows practitioners to see the layers of tissue they are treating, ensuring the treatment energy is delivered to where it will be most beneficial.

Resurfacing is one of the most popular anti-aging procedures that improves the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, scars and various other texture concerns. Minimal downtime is expected.

Ever the innovative vanguards, Dr. Mark Bishara and his staff at The Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med-Spa offer a wide range of procedures for patients hoping to improve the way they look and feel. Collectively, The Paragon team provide cosmetic and corrective services for both women and men, including: breast augmentation; tummy tucks; liposuction; face, neck and eyelid lifts; rhinoplasty; robot hair restoration, Botox and fillers.

An integral part of the Paragon team is the ensemble of three robots – “junior partners,” Dr. Bishara calls them – that are utilized whenever patients seek his services for the revolutionary ARTAS hair restoration process.

Dr. Bishara is one of fewer than 220 Diplomats of the American Board of Hair Restoration Surgeons worldwide and was the first doctor in Texas to acquire the ARTAS system. With eight years of robotic experience, he has performed more procedures with them than anyone in the world – more than 1.2 million grafts transplanted.

Using the latest technology to help you look and feel your best décolletage. From your brow to your chest, Ultherapy can help you achieve a fresher, more youthful look.

Harnessing the power of ultrasound energy, Ultherapy transforms problem areas with sagging skin by stimulating collagen production.

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Casey Campbell and Kylie Lindsey of PSK with long-time Arlington resident Mike Farhat

PSK LLP 3001 Medlin Dr. #100 • 817-664-3000 • www.pskcpa.com Payroll Partners 3001 Medlin Dr. #125 • 817-226-8111 • www.payrollpartners.com

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SK LLP is a full-service CPA, consulting and advisory firm providing services to clients both nationally and locally. The firm opened for business in 1964 and is now one of the largest firms in Arlington. PSK LLP accountants are not your average accountants. The level of care and range of services offered to clients is unparalleled.

Working with individuals, large and medium size organizations in transportation, construction, real estate, manufacturing, professional services, insurance agencies, churches, nonprofit organizations as well as family-owned businesses and investor groups, PSK offers help to get financial tasks accomplished and accounting systems in order. PSK goes the distance with their

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PSK is a partner in handling and problem-solving any financial issue and celebrating all successes. This “relationship-first” mentality allows for top-notch service delivery – all with a friendly smile.

PSK provides value to clients through success and development of the PSK team, while maintaining important core values. PSK strives to preserve a unique culture, even as a growing business. This unique culture includes encouraging work/ life balance, maintaining a family-like and small firm feeling, promoting teamwork and open communication while still attracting and retaining the best employees and clients in the area.

For more than 20 years, Payroll Partners, an affiliate of PSK, has serviced hundreds of companies with consistent and accurate payroll, time and attendance needs. The unique relationship between PSK and Payroll Partners is built on the shared mission to serve clients with unparalleled attention and precision.

PSK LLP & Arlington The firm has a long history of being involved in Arlington. Whether it is serving on the board of the Arlington Life Shelter or the Higher Education Servicing Corporation, being involved with the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce, volunteering with Mission Arlington or participating in the Arlington Holiday Lights Parade, the team at PSK cares deeply about its hometown.

Additionally, PSK has a long history with UTA, both as alumni and with a unique internship program. Internships are typically twelve to eighteen months long. Interns are given tailored responsibilities and explore the varied services offered by the firm. It may come as no surprise that 22 of the current 51 employees are UTA alumni. Go, Mavs!

PSK is able to distinguish itself from other accounting firms in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with its approach to services and the nature of the workplace. The firm’s Fun House Team plans regular holiday gatherings, special events like PSK Office Olympics and prepares survival kits for the busy tax season.

The firm is the proud recipient of the Best Companies to Work For in Texas award in 2018 and 2019 and Accounting Today’s Best Firms to Work For accolade in 2017 and 2018.

A mainstay accounting firm that has been there for clients for more than 5 decades accounts as they always ask “What else can we do for you?” to ensure they are going above and beyond for each client.

PSK has an unmatched track record for crunching numbers, and is also known for building outstanding customer relationships.

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Melissa Danchak, Au.D., CCC-A Doctor of Audiology

Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids 101 W. Randol Mill Road • 817-277-7039 • northtxhearing.com

Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids Your resource for the best hearing health care solutions Hearing louder is not hearing better!

Why turn up the volume on the problem when you can get a personalized solution!

Hearing loss is the 3rd most common health problem in the United States amongst older Americans. The growing list of consequences related to untreated hearing loss includes: hospitalization and fatigue, falls, anxiety, social isolation, depression, cognitive decline and dementia.

So what are your options to hear the best you can?

• Personal Sound Amplification Products (PSAP’s) • Hearing Aids While it can be challenging to see the differences in the actual devices themselves, your ears will hear the difference!

PSAP’s do not address the core hearing loss issues. They are also

not professionally programmed or fit. PSAP’s are basically designed to amplify all sounds.

Hearing aids are a Class 1 medical device. They are programmed and fit after a professional evaluation and consultation based on your personal and unique hearing needs. Hearing aids are designed to help you hear and understand the best you can.

Better hearing health care helps people reconnect with family and friends in a variety of settings, and many studies have proven that better hearing health care reduces the social isolation, depression and anxiety that hearing loss can cause.

If it has been more than three years since your last hearing test, or if you are noticing a decline in your ability to hear well or understand clearly what is being said, call Kos/Danchak Audiology & Hearing Aids at (817) 277-7039 for a complimentary hearing consultation and listening demonstration.

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Don Davis Nissan: 1320 East I-20 • 877-379-3670 Don Davis Ford Lincoln: 633 N. Highway 360 • 877-424-2942 Don Davis Dodge Chrysler Jeep & Ram: 1901 N. Collins • 877-377-6801 Don Davis Collision Center: 2111 W. Division St. • 877-379-0469

on Davis Auto Group has been named an Arlington Today All Star as the readers’ choice for favorite auto dealership for the past four years. That suggests – strongly – that the team at Don Davis not only takes care of its customers’ automobile needs, but it also takes care of its customers.

There are a plethora of reasons for the company’s popularity. For starters, Don Davis Auto Group has been in Arlington for four decades – this year is the 40th anniversary of offering quality cars of many makes and models, including Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, Ram, Ford, Lincoln and Nissan.

In addition, the dealership has long been recognized for its commitment to excellent customer service – regardless of the vehicle that buyers drive out of the lot. In addition to selling new cars, Don Davis Auto Group offers a wide selection of pre-owned vehicles at each of its three Arlington locations. Plus, Don Davis has a collision center to help customers with repairs after an accident.

In the four decades Don Davis Auto Group has been serving the Arlington area, clients have come from communities like Fort Worth, Dallas, Grand Prairie, Irving, Mansfield, Euless, Cleburne and Bedford, as well as throughout the state of Texas. Its service department caters to customers from North Richland Hills, Burleson, Grapevine, Flower Mound and Duncanville. The central location makes Don Davis Auto group convenient to everyone in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.

Another “uniquely Don Davis Auto Group” feature is the company’s annual event – to meet the needs of local wouldbe car buyers, the company holds a yearly “Garage Sale” that has been a dealership staple for the past three decades. It is the company’s one and only promotional event of the year.

As if all that pertains to automobiles weren’t enough, the dealership is also active in the community as a long-time supporter of WFAA Channel 8’s popular Santa’s Helpers Toy Drive. It holds an annual “Drive-through” each year, which has contributed thousands of toys distributed through Mission Arlington during Christmas season.

To give you one final idea why Don Davis Auto Group is the readers’ – and the car buyers’ – choice for an automobile dealership, consider the glowing reviews that routinely are submitted by satisfied customers, such as this one: “My sales guy was not only extremely helpful, but he truly seemed to be as excited about my Jeep as I was. Whenever a question came up that he couldn’t answer, there was no shortage of help from any one of the other guys in the showroom. The experience then extended to the parts and service department where they beat the prices for products and service elsewhere, and covered the parts under my Mopar warranty.”

Don Davis Auto Group Celebrating 40 years of taking care of area clients and the automobiles they drive

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errick Kinney, Private Wealth Advisor and owner of Derrick Kinney & Associates, is considered the “Advisor of Choice” when it comes to retirement. There are countless financial advisors, brokers and insurance agents people can choose from. What sets Derrick Kinney & Associates apart is that the firm specializes in retirement income planning.

“We custom-tailor portfolios to manage our client’s wealth. And we walk alongside our clients during each of the key life Derrick Kinney & Associates decisions they may face,” Kinney says.

700 Highlander Blvd, Suite 335 • 817-419-6001 • DerrickKinney.com Many of the firms’ clients have worked experience. “Ted, a longtime client, asked me to put my hard raising their families and saving money all their lives, hand on his chest,” he recalls. “He wanted me to feel his whether they worked for or owned a company. “We help pacemaker. If it ever stopped, he wanted my promise that turn their wealth into a retirement income that lasts for their we would be there for his wife, Mary. I assured him we lifetime and beyond,” he says. “We serve many clients who would. A few years ago, I received a call early Saturday are ‘suddenly single.’ Whether through death or divorce, our morning. It was Mary, heartbroken, saying that Ted had team walks alongside these women and men to help them suddenly passed. As promised, we walked alongside Mary move forward to enjoy a comfortable retirement. We also through this difficult life transition. Her children thank us serve many clients that have experienced ‘sudden wealth.’ often for honoring our promise to Ted and being there when Mary needed us the most.”

If you’re up early drinking your coffee and you see a face on TV that looks familiar, it’s likely that of Derrick Kinney.

Whether it’s local or national media, he’s regularly called on to clarify financial matters. “I enjoy helping make complex financial topics easy to understand for people,” he says.

“The most popular question I’m asked: ‘How do I not run out of money in retirement?’ Each person we visit with has their own set of financial puzzle pieces. Our role is to work with each client to fit their pieces together, discover which pieces are missing and help them solve the puzzle to create their ideal retirement.”

As a result, he and the company have been named the All Star Financial Advisor each of the past three years in Arlington Today’s Readers’ Choice poll. Still, there’s another Whether an inheritance, a settlement or lottery winnings, we accomplishment that makes him proudest. “Personally, to are there to help them protect and preserve their newfound be called Dad by our four children and to be married to my wealth. We want them to enjoy their family and the retirement beautiful wife, Kara – those are the best accolades of all!” experiences most meaningful to them.” he says. “To reflect on the many families we have positively Kinney says the relationships he and his team have impacted for generations to come is truly rewarding.” built over the years far exceed the typical advisor/client

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The ‘Advisor of Choice’ for people looking to retire or to grow their personal wealth

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magine walking into a business where everybody knows your name. That’s what it’s like at Texas Trust Credit Union.

With an emphasis on the individual member needs and community, Texas Trust stands ready to serve. Whether you need personal or business financial services, Texas Trust delivers much more than what you have come to expect.

“Our members are the reason we are in business,” said Jim Minge, president of Texas Trust. “We go out of our way to provide outstanding care and service to build Texas Trust Credit Union brighter financial futures for 700 W. Bardin Road • 1300 S. Bowen Road • 204 Hollandale Circle • 4351 Little Road • 2501 E. Pioneer Pkwy. everyone we touch.”

510 S. Center St. • texastrustcu.org The $1.2 billion credit union is an established part of the community, having opened its at the Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language. first Arlington branch in 1990. Now, six of their branches and its Texas Trust’s mission is to build brighter financial futures and headquarters are located here. recognizes that education is the foundation of that bright future. It’s “Because Arlington is a vibrant city that has much to offer its in this spirit that Texas Trust Credit Union awarded each of the 87 residents, businesses and visitors, we are proud to be an active, inaugural graduates of the Arlington Collegiate High School with participating member of this community,” said Minge. a $1,000 scholarship. The students received the scholarships for earning their associate degree while simultaneously earning a high Community Focus school diploma.

Texas Trust members routinely brag about the credit union’s The credit union’s employee-led Community Unity Team works service, but community investment is what makes it stand out. throughout the year to partner with local charities and causes As a company, Texas Trust is a respected community partner to deliver volunteers and financial aid for projects ranging from everywhere it operates. Employees are actively involved in leadership food banks, including Mission Arlington/Mission Metroplex, and roles in chambers of commerce and service organizations. Equipping school tutoring to cleaning up and repairing homes and supporting hospitals within the Children’s Miracle Network. In 2018 employees volunteered more than 750 hours of service.

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This credit union goes above and beyond to meet your needs schools with additional financial resources is also a cornerstone of Texas Trust’s commitment to brighter financial futures. Since 2011, their school partners have received more than $1.8 million through the credit union’s Spirit Debit Reward program. Arlington ISD put these funds toward the construction of the outdoor performance area 32

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Services Offered Texas Trust offers financial services for home, work, play, and the future including interest-earning accounts for savings, CDs, and checking; lending services for homes, cars and recreational vehicles; low-rate credit cards; insurance; and investments. Texas Trust is currently offering a 15-month CD featuring a 2.75% annual percentage yield for deposits of $500 or more. The CD is insured and interest is accrued and paid monthly. Visit the credit union for full details on rates and terms.

The Arlington-based credit union is the 17th largest credit union in Texas with over 117,000 members and branch locations in Athens, Bedford, Cedar Hill, Flower Mound, Grand Prairie, Hurst, Irving Las Colinas, Mansfield, Midlothian and San Angelo.

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Three Dog Bakery 817 E. Lamar Blvd. • 817-795-3165 • threedog.com

n 1989, three dogs, two guys, and one $0.59 biscuit cutter created the world’s first bakery for dogs. Its revolutionary idea – 100-percent natural, wholesome, human-quality ingredients – gave pet owners a new option in healthy feeding.

What was radical then is what’s right now.

Bred from a love of dogs, the concept of involving a pet pooch in the actual purchasing experience seemed like a natural combination of dog and owner lifestyle. After all, owners know

Three Dog Bakery Helping pet owners find tasty and nutritious treats for their animals their dog is special and delight in seeing others treat them so.

Just like the company’s locations today, the original Three Dog Bakery store was an inviting and exciting place for pets and the people that treasure them.

Customers still enjoy the pleasant aroma of fresh-baked pastries, treats and food for dogs in a comfortable setting.

Three Dog Bakery has by far (and in dog years) the most seasoned team in the pet bakery industry. The management

team supports the company’s bakery owners’ goals by sharing years of knowledge and experience in retail, consumer packaged goods and manufacturing to help keep each bakery on the path of continued success.

At the Arlington location that opened last year, Kim Harmon heads up a seven-person staff – as well as her five bakery dogs: Max, Cash, Tink, Beltre and Bunnie. The 2,000 square-foot bakery located at Parkway Central specializes in all-natural, fresh-baked dog treats and personalized celebration cakes, as well as premium dog food, toys, collars and accessories.

It also features many Three Dog Bakery favorites loyal fans have enjoyed over the years. Its popular bakery case treats are sure to wow canine customers, including Pupcakes®, Celebration Cakes, Peanut Mutter Cookies, Lickety Split, Drooly Dream Bars and more.

The shop also carries prepackaged Three Dog Bakery items, including its top sellers, Classic Crèmes and Wafer Cookies.

Three Dog Bakery has a simple philosophy: “We’ve been making tails wag since 1989, and today our mission remains the same: feed the souls of dogs and the people that love them.”

“I have had such great feedback from customers,” Harmon says. “But this was our very first review: ‘They have a great selection of treats and chews for my pups. The employees were also extremely kind to them and really went out of their way to make sure they felt special.’” arlingtontoday.com • March 2019 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Precision Collision Center 3640 W. Pioneer Pkwy. • 817-277-6677 • precisioncollisioncenter.net

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name familiar to DFW residents, Precision Collision Center is a family-owned-and-operated auto body shop focused on providing quality work and lasting customer satisfaction at an unbeatable rate. Here’s how the company came to be ...

In mid-1996 Allen Kianipey was involved in a small-scale accident and was disappointed with his experience at a franchised auto body shop. After two weeks, he received the vehicle with mismatched paint and poor fitment. Allen thought he could do the work better at a lower rate, and in response he began his own business in Southern

commitment to keeping customers fully informed on the work being performed on the customers vehicle. To assure the vehicle is restored to its pre-accident condition, Precision Collision Center exclusively uses well regulated, up-to-date equipment and premium quality paint and refinishing products. Under Allen’s direction, Precision Collision Center has grown exponentially, and has been nominated for the 2018 Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce Outstanding ForProfit Small Business of the Year, recognized at the 2018 North Texas “Salute to Small Business Awards.”

Services at Precision Collision Center include, but are not limited to: ● Major or Minor Collision Repair ● Major or Minor Paint Work ● Frame Work / Straightening ● Custom Paint Work ● Classic Car Restoration ● Superior Refinish and Color Matching ● Major or Minor Hail Damage, Paintless Minor Hail Damage Removal ● Spot Painting and Chip Repair ● Minor Mechanical Work Including A / C and Brake Services ● Complete Auto Detailing Precision Collision Center has a simple mission: “We are dedicated to the client who appreciates the value of the ultimate in quality and convenience. We want your accident to be as painless as possible.

We want to take time with each client to answer all questions and find out how we might help you best.”

Precision Collision Center Dedicated to delivering the best customer satisfaction with the highest-quality repair work California. Later in 2007, due to several factors, including long commute times and difficulty in hiring experienced technicians, he moved his venture into the rapidly growing business city of Arlington.

Under the direction of Allen, a set of rules was established, with an aim to deliver the best customer satisfaction with the highest-quality of repair work. As shown through his Google reviews averaging nearly 5 stars, clients can always expect to receive prompt and courteous attention from each member of his staff. This includes their 34

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The Pantego Economic Development Corporation is creating and reviving programs to market the town’s business community and help local companies thrive.

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Pantego Economic Development Corporation 1614 S. Bowen Road, Pantego • 817-617-3700 • townofpantego.com

he City of Pantego and the Pantego Economic Development Corporation (PEDC) are stepping up economic development activities aimed at small and local businesses.

The town has recently hired Matt Shaffstall as its Economic Development Coordinator. Matt has a proven background in economic development with more than a decade of experience working with small communities to strengthen their business

One of the first steps the town is taking is to relaunch the “Shop Pantego” program. The program is designed to spotlight the fact that Pantego has one of the premier shopping destinations in the Arlington metro. The “Shop Pantego” program will help businesses and customers alike get to know the various businesses in Pantego and upcoming promotional events.

There is also a new business-to-business networking group called “Pantego Business Over Breakfast.” This is a chance for local businesses in the West Arlington area to come together to network, get to know each other, and explore collaborative opportunities for their businesses. The group meets every Wednesday at 8:05 a.m. at JR’s Grill at 2406 W. Park Row, Pantego, TX 76103.

For more information, please visit www. facebook.com/ShopPantego.

The City of Pantego, through the Pantego Economic Development Corporation (PEDC), also offers a number of assistance programs for local businesses. The most popular program is “Storefronts In Pantego” (SIP), which provides a forgivable loan, which works like a matching grant, for local businesses to change out and upgrade the signage for their business. The town also has a revolving loan fund program which provides low-interest loans to businesses expanding or relocating to Pantego. For more information, please contact Matt Shaffstall at mshaffstall@townofpantego.com or visit the city’s website, www.townofpantego.com.

Pantego Economic Development Corporation Creating and recrafting ways to help local businesses flourish retention efforts and attract new businesses. Matt holds a number of academic and professional designations in the field of Community Economic Development.

Matt will be the liaison between the town and the local business community and will routinely visit with Pantego business leaders to discern what issues and challenges they have to help craft responses that will be beneficial to their commercial growth.

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ohn Parker has made his mark locally in two important industries, as the founder of both the Texas Insurance Agency Mansfield branch and the accounting firm Parker & Richardson.

Texas Insurance Agency traces its start back to 1959 in east Texas. The agency has gone through many changes over the years and has grown to include several locations in the north Texas area. Texas Insurance Agency is locally owned and operated.

“People often ask why choose a local Independent Agency?” says Parker. “Our response is we represent many different insurance companies, so we can compare coverage and price to give you the best possible value. Simply put ... we work for our clients. We also live and work in the same communities as our insured clients, Texas Insurance Agency: 500 E. Broad St., Mansfield • 817-226-6622 • texasins.net and, as such, we are always available for a Parker & Richardson: 500 E. Broad St., Mansfield • 817-226-6622 • parkercpas.com face-to-face meeting.”

Texas Insurance Agency provides auto, homeowners, commercial and life insurance. It is associated with reputable insurers, including Allstate, Hartford, Nationwide, Progressive, Safeco and Travelers.

“These insurance companies allow us to offer a wide range of quality insurance products that are competitively priced,” Parker says.

The company has added the ability for prospective clients to get actual real time quotes directly from its website, texasins.net. “This allows the insured to reach out to us 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year,” Parker says. “The client information, as well as the policy pricing, is uploaded to us. We contact the client within 24 hours to confirm and update the information. This has been a valuable tool for prospective insureds because it gives them an idea of what their insurance costs will be.”

Parker & Richardson, a certified public accountant firm, opened in 2004, but its origination dates back to the solo CPA practice Parker started in 1995. Over the years the practice has evolved into a boutique CPA practice that specializes in catering to the distinct needs of business owners.

Whether you need tax planning, tax return preparation, strategic or transactional consulting, small business consulting, business valuation, state and local tax assistance, or a full complement of other individualized services, Parker & Richardson has the people and capabilities to respond effectively and efficiently to your needs. “As both entrepreneurs and business owners, we understand the issues associated with owning and operating a business,” Parker says. “This experience, coupled with our tax expertise, allows us to be as tax efficient as possible when assisting clients.”

Parker & Richardson provides tax planning and tax preparation, as well as accounting and consulting.

“We have several clients that have us handle all facets of their accounting needs,” Parker says, noting that the firm’s staff strives to provide great service and always do what is best for the client. “These principles have been emphasized from day one and continue to be our focus on a daily basis.”

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Helping local clients meet their insurance and accounting needs on a daily basis

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Women caring for women The doctors of Women’s Health Services provide full OB/ GYN services and are skilled in managing all aspects of women’s health care, such as normal and high risk pregnancy care, gynecologic surgery, incontinence treatment, annual exams, and contraceptive and hormone therapy needs. We also provide state-of-theart maternity care in the newly renovated labor and delivery suites at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.

Our goal is to provide quality care with high patient satisfaction. Visit our website and make your appointments online at www.womenshealthservices.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

North Office: 1001 N. Waldrop, Suite 505 Arlington, TX 76012

South Office: 5005 S. Cooper St, Suite 275 Arlington, TX 76017

Phone 817-277-9415 • Fax 817-277-0360 Email info@womenshealthservices.com

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DOCTOR SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Joy Carter Dr. Joy Carter grew up in the Mid-Cities in Texas.

She went to college at Baylor University for her bachelor’s in Biology, and then went to Southern Methodist University for her master’s in Biology Science.

She was accepted to medical school at University of Texas in San Antonio and completed her OB/GYN residency at the UT Medical Branch in Galveston.

After practicing in a solo environment for three years in South Texas, she joined Women’s Health Services in 2016. Dr. Carter loves the practice of both obstetrics and gynecology. She focuses on promoting the right health care options for each of her patients. She enjoys taking care of women throughout their reproductive years, pregnancy, and menopause. She is skilled at performing gynecological surgery, including minimally invasive and in-office procedures.

Dr. Carter and her husband, Brian, have three children. When she’s not busy with work or family, she enjoys hiking, outdoor camping, and knitting. Dr. Carter practices out of both the North and South office locations of Women’s Health Services.

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mong local business success stories, few are as compelling as the chronicles of RJ Construction – and its venerable owner, Robert Jordan. A company that was founded in 2007 with one employee, Jordan, working from the back of a truck now has more than 40 fulltime crew members – and lots of trucks. The boss, who started as a roofer to make ends meet in high school, now not only roofs, but builds and RJ Construction remodels and plumbs – with 2640 Corzine Drive • 817-412-9899 • rj-construction.com plenty of the proverbial “more” thrown in the mix, as well.

In essence, any part of a home that needs to be created, fixed or enhanced falls in Jordan and Company’s domain. Kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms ... check. Flooring, gutters, decks or fences ... just say when you need it done. Window replacement, electrical work, painting ... RJ Construction has got you covered.

“Our goal,” says Jordan, “is to provide a wide array of roofing and construction services to meet any need that may arise, and to become your contractor of choice for all of your homeowner needs.”

One stormy night two springs ago showed just how serious Jordan is about meeting both objectives. By meeting a very special need, Jordan and his team instantly assured themselves that not just one, but several customers would be choosing his company again. The job started with a phone call – at 2 a.m. The desperate voice on the other end of the line exclaimed that a tree had fallen through the roof and into the bedroom and that rain was pouring into the house.

Jordan said not to worry; he was on it. He immediately sent out a group text alert to his team that it was time to go to work, and by the end of that very long day, he and his weather warriors had cut 11 trees out of the homes of some very grateful customers, 10 of whom he earned as he made his way through the area to see who else needed assistance.

The heavy lifting part of that task goes with the job.

The yearning to do it for his neighbors is one of the things that sets Jordan – and his company – apart.

“This is my community – I was born and raised in Arlington – and my clients are like family,” Jordan says.

“When I started this business I made a promise that I would do whatever it takes to make sure I took care of my customers – even if it’s not easy to do.”

In any given month this spring, RJ Construction will be working on 75 to 150 jobs – some big, some not so. Most of his business comes via word of mouth. He also markets on his Facebook page (facebook.com/RJConstructionDFW), where his company’s craftsmanship and artistry is on display in the Photos section for all the area to see. One part of that work – a hailstorm repair for which he used prestigious Ludowici tile (imported in 1924) to replace a damaged roof – earned him a 2016 Golden Hammer Award for “Outstanding Residental Roofing Project.” The company also recently earned the Presidents Club award as the top roofer in the DFW Metroplex from GAF, the the largest shingle manufacturer in the world. Only .1% of contractors receive this honor.

As proud as he is of the awards, something else stands out about the jobs that earned them: “I got to do something to help someone in my hometown have a better home. That’s why we do this.”

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Choose your doctor as wisely as we have. Winner of the 2018 Readers’ Choice All Star Award - Arlington Today Readers

Where caring and compassion meet Our mission is to provide comprehensive treatment of the highest quality for all problems of the ears, nose, throat, head and neck. By incorporating the latest technology, emphasizing thorough patient education and making your individual needs the highest priority, our team of Board Certified ENT specialists and support staff aims to deliver the best patient experience possible.

Central Park has 4 locations around the metroplex and offers the full range of ENT services including allergy testing and treatment, on site CT imaging, balloon sinuplasty, management of sleep apnea, and comprehensive management of hearing and balance disorders including hearing aid sales and servicing. We treat all ages and take most insurance plans.

Left to right: J. Mark Palmer, M.D., Chris T. Lee, M.D. Stuart N. Thomas, M.D., Rene M. Peña, M.D. Dana B. Gibbs, M.D., Tyler W. Scoresby, M.D. Arlington Location 409 Central Park Drive • Arlington, Texas 76014 • 817.261.9191 Dallas Location 4300 N. Central Expressway, Suite 110 • Dallas, Texas 75206 • 972.884.5606

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TPMC Billing Services LLC 318 W. Main St., Suite 101 • 817-717-8895 • tpmcbilling.com Brenda Cureton-Smith

Great Skin Spa & Facial Club 3851 SW Green Oaks Blvd. • 817-478-2114 • greatskin4you.com

Great Skin Spa & Facial Club: Excellent Neighborhood Day Spa!

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reat Skin is a high-quality, affordable, professional neighborhoodbased Day Spa, with a full range of skin and body care products and services to offer more convenience than large shopping centers and give a hometown feel of a small business.

The products, services, treatment results and customer service is impeccable! They truly offer “yester-year” type service. Great Skin far outweighs large, special occasion type spas with hefty prices and impersonal services. Instead, it’s beautiful, quaint, with exceptional services, prices and the latest technology for skin and body care treatments.

Prices for facials range from $39 (for an express facial) and up, as well as very specialized skin treatments like Rhonda Allison Chemical Peels, non-surgical skin tightening, facial contouring, muscle lifting, Microdermabrasion, LED, wrinkle, acne and dark spot reduction, instant slimming body treatments, full face and body waxing and home-use skin care systems.

It also offers services for teens to teach them how to take care of their skin.

Great Skin has been in Arlington more than 10 years, providing excellent services, serving as an employer and supporter of community events and causes and is a five-time winner of Arlington Today’s All Star award as the top provider of skin care in the area.

Owner Brenda Cureton-Smith is advocate helping young people develop business skills for finding a cure for Alzheimer’s – she just developed a product paying homage to her mother, Mattie, who was afflicted with the disease: “Hemp Healing Cream” for skin and Body care that was just rolled out.

Great Skin features free consultations for skin and body care to meet the specific needs of each client. The company offers and accepts Care Credit. Cureton-Smith also started franchise locations with a turnkey package to “own your own Great Skin Location!”

Great Skin is open from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. on Monday-Friday and 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday. It is closed on Sunday.

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TPMC Billing Services LLC: Promoting a better billing experience for healthcare providers and patients

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PMC Billing Services LLC is located in downtown Arlington next to the city hall. TPMC was born in February 2018 to promote a better medical billing experience for providers and their patients.

With more than 16 years of medical billing experience and as medical office management within staff, TPMC knows the value of good communication between the office staff and the billing department. We know each practice’s needs are different.

We know your patients are the most important thing in your practice.

TPMC will work with each individual provider to customize a billing plan for each practice and find where it can improve. We will work with each patient to provide a better experience when managing their medical bill.

As a member of AAPC we offer nationwide medical billing services and revenue cycle solutions for medical billing.

We work with you and your staff as closely as an in-house biller and save you money by eliminating in-house medical billing employee expenses and lowering the cost of forms, supplies, and reducing your telephone expenses.

Specialties-Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Primary Care, Urgent Care and More.

• Competitive rates. We can assure better rates from your current billing company • We will use providers’ EMR for providers control • Daily claims submission and posting • Practice revenue reports monthly • HIPAA compliance • Physician’s credentialing • Monthly aging report (including less than 30 days) • Collection services • Monthly patient statements • Outstanding claims are tracked daily until processed and totally paid.

Dr. Kristin Robbins and Dr. Lisa B. Fell

Primrose School of NE Green Oaks 1900 N.E. Green Oaks Blvd. • 817-543-2626 • PrimroseNEGreenOaks.com

Primrose School of Southwest Arlington 4621 W. Sublett Road • 817-478-6160 • PrimroseSouthwestArlington.com

Primrose Schools: Providing outstanding early education and child care experiences

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rimrose Schools® is a national system of accredited private preschools that provides a premier early education and child care experience for children and families. The schools’ franchise owners, leadership teams and school staff partner with parents to help build the right foundation for future learning and in life.

Primrose School of N.E. Green Oaks is owned and operated by Lynne Groff and her parents, Jim and Isobel Morton. A native of Scotland, Lynne has been married to Douglas Groff for 21 years. They have two children: Alexander, 17, and Katherine, 15, both of whom attended Primrose School of N.E. Green Oaks from the infant room to Private Kindergarten and subsequently the Explorers Program.

Lynne is a Licensed Master Level Social Worker (LMSW) – Licensed by the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. She has worked with children for over 25 years. “My goal as an owner is that every child has the opportunity to shine and reach their full potential and that every child has a safe place to go.”

Primrose School of Southwest Arlington is owned and operated

by Sherman & Jaime Hatch. As a family with both parents working outside the home, Sherman and his wife were unable to find a quality child care facility with an educational environment that met the standards they were looking for.

Soon thereafter they were introduced to Primrose Schools and discovered the emphasis they have in education, health, and the wellbeing of preschool age children.

“Realizing this would be a great fit for our family, as well as others, we opened our first Primrose in Mansfield in 2001,” Jaime says. “In 2007 we opened our second Primrose located in Grand Prairie, and opened our third location in Arlington (Primrose School of Southwest Arlington) in February of 2017.”

Audiology Experts 1261 W. Green Oaks Blvd., Suite 105 • 817-451-4818 • audiologyexperts.com

Audiology Experts: This local practice was founded on a quest to establish relationships with patients that can last a lifetime

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etter hearing and a better quality of life is possible with the help of local audiologists! At Audiology Experts, we pride ourselves on developing long-term relationships with our patients. The relationships, founded on unmatched personal service, begin the moment you walk through our doors – and last for years to come.

Dr. Lisa B. Fell and Dr. Kristin Robbins have had parallel education and careers and are graduates of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, receiving both their Bachelors and Masters degrees from TTU. Each audiologist earned her Doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.) from Arizona School of Health Sciences. Both worked in a medical ENT clinic for several years before co-founding Audiology Experts in 2008. They both have two busy children, and the flexibility of the private audiology practice has allowed them to be active mothers while still maintaining fulfilling careers.

Both audiologists are board certified in Audiology and are members of Texas Academy of Audiology, American Academy of Audiology, American Speech Language-Pathology Association and Academy of Doctors of Audiology.

Dr. Lisa Fell lives in Hurst with her husband, 14-year-old daughter, 11-year-old son and two Australian Shepherds. Her hobbies include seeing live music concerts, traveling, hiking, Camp Gladiator fitness, eating Mexican food and being with her family!

Dr. Kristin Robbins lives in Aledo with her husband, 15-year-old son, 12-year-old daughter and a rescue dog, Thumper. She enjoys teaching a multi-generational class of women at her church, attending activities her kids are involved in (theater and athletics are in high demand), neighborhood get-togethers with friends, and a yearly family (building) mission trip that has taken them from New Mexico to Wyoming – and she’s looking forward to visiting Missouri again this summer. arlingtontoday.com • March 2019 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Helping to identify community needs through the YMCA

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C&W Antiques 2100 N. Hwy 360, DFW Corporate Park, Suite 705-706, Grand Prairie 817-637-7637 • candwantiques.com

C & W Antiques: This unique showroom offers rare and unusual items from all around the world

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or more than two decades, C & W Antiques has been the north Texas area’s premier resource for unique, rare and interesting furniture and accessories not found at most stores stateside. This year, Co-proprietors Jim Carpenter and Patrick Walsh are celebrating their 10th anniversary at their Grand Prairie location.

C & W Antiques specializes in 17th, 18th and 19th century English and French furniture. It also has an exquisite collection of original fine art by Italian, French, Russian, English and US artists, and its Faberge Collection is the largest in the state of Texas and perhaps the world.

At their flagship showroom Carpenter and Walsh create an inviting ambiance with fragrant Market candles, music and vignettes of oldworld rooms that stimulate the senses. Walsh says C & W Antiques’ philosophy is to make each customer feel welcome.

“With our passion for antiques, we welcome each customer and provide a friendly atmosphere for their unique shopping experience,” he says. “We treat each customer like family.”

With Spring right around the corner, the store is filled with Easter decorations by notable designers, including Mark Roberts, as well as breathtaking florals. This festive setting serves as an excellent backdrop for small events and gatherings, which have become commonplace at C & W. To book a “Sip and Shop” event, please call 817-637-7637.

In addition to in-store service, Carpenter and Walsh offer consultations at a customer’s home by appointment.

The show room is open Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Monday through Friday by appointment.

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ric Tucker, the Arlington Mansfield President & CEO, is always excited to share how the YMCA positively changes the lives of those in our community. He often starts his community presentations with “This year the YMCA celebrates 175 years serving local communities worldwide! We’ve been around so long because we continually respond to a simple question,” Eric stated. “How can the YMCA serve our community?”

The YMCA asked that question last August and received a huge response. Over 2,300 residents, members, youth and local leaders participated in focus groups, town halls and electronic surveys. “We were thrilled to see so many people help us determine how we can serve Eric Tucker the community,” Tucker said. “Those President & CEO needs provided the framework in development of the YMCA’s new strategic plan.”

Most Pressing Needs for Youth/Teens: • Availability of non-athletic programs that draw out youth skills, creativity, and confidence • Youth exit high school with college or career readiness skills • Availability of academic support structures for youth outside of school (tutoring, mentoring, etc.)

Most Pressing Needs for Adults: • Availability of learning opportunities for adults • Adults are supported in practicing positive habits that include physical activity and healthy eating • Availability of services that engage senior populations The YMCA has already stepped up to address many of these needs, including: • Opening of a new YMCA location in Mansfield • Offering non-athletic programs for youth, including art, music, archery and bowling • Providing free drop-in childcare every Saturday evening of the year • Availability of free education classes and family nights • Evidence-based programs, including Healthy Weight & Your Child classes • New summer camp offerings, including horseback riding and teen travel programs “Our YMCA movement is 22 million members strong in the United States and growing.” Eric said. “We served over 100,000 members of our own community last year and raised over $400,000 in financial assistance to ensure that no child, adult, senior or family is ever turned away for an inability to pay.”

Please join us at our Annual Meeting at the Sheraton Arlington Hotel on April 24 at 11:30 to celebrate our wonderful accomplishments. www.amaymca.org/2019AnnualMeeting

Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA 1148 W. Pioneer Parkway, Ste. H • 817-299-9629 • amaymca.org

Anything Goes: A fun shopping experience is guaranteed here

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nything Goes has become a go-to place for North Texas shoppers looking for that “special something” for everyone from infants to adults. Fun and unique products line the shelves and are hand selected by owner Mary Davis, whose keen eye brings the fun into shopping from visit to visit.

Anything Goes started out as a dream and has far exceeded Mary’s expectations. Beginning with 1,200 square feet, Anything Goes has gone through two expansions and now occupies Anything Goes owner Mary over 3,600 square feet of Davis and husband Doug showroom space. The growth has been exciting and is attracting customers from all over the Metroplex.

Though Anything Goes is closed on Sunday and Monday, you can shop pretty much any time the lights are on. Although Mary’s responsibilities include the overall operations of the store, her main philosophy is to keep the customer first and ensure that each person that comes to Anything Goes has a great shopping experience.

Anything Goes 2504 W. Park Row Drive, Suite A • 817-542-0862 • anythinggoesgiftshop.com

Harris Cook, LLP: Experienced, versatile service is our hallmark

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arris Cook, LLP, is an established North Texas law firm with a long history of service. Our attorneys are known for providing outstanding legal representation to families, individuals and businesses.

Our offices are located in Arlington, Mansfield and Flower Mound.

The firm was founded by the late Senator Chris Harris (1948-2015) and includes attorneys David L. Cook and Rachel L. Wright. Our areas of David L. Cook Rachel L. Wright concentration include divorce and family law, personal injury, business law, real estate law, and wills and estates.

As our client, you will get the answers you need and the personalized service you deserve. We actually get to know the people we represent, returning their phone calls and providing the guidance they need throughout the duration of their legal matter.

Harris Cook, LLP Arlington office: 709 E. Abram St. • Mansfield office: 309 E. Broad St. 817-275-8765 harriscooklaw.com

The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce 505 E. Border St. • 817-275-2613 • arlingtontx.com

The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce: Helping members achieve business growth through a vast variety of programs/projects

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he Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce helps members achieve business growth through business retention, expansion assistance, procurement, international trade opportunities and value-added services.

The Chamber’s programs are designed to help businesses achieve a higher level of growth and improve business capacity.

Because of Arlington’s geographic size, various regions of the community face different challenges and provide unique opportunities for doing business in the community. The Chamber supports neighborhood business councils in their focus on particular issues that facilitate an improved business climate. The Chamber also promotes community redevelopment by supporting the Downtown Arlington Management Corporation. Further support is provided by the City of Arlington in helping to address issues and concerns related to public safety and city services to improve the business environment in the community.

The Chamber receives its direction from advisory councils representing small and large businesses and from key stakeholders who facilitate business growth. Business & Community Development Initiatives include: • Business Retention and Expansion: Identify existing businesses that have the potential to grow through additional capital investment and/or increased employment opportunities.

• International Trade Initiatives: Provide instruction on pursuing trade and business-to-business opportunities in the global market. Chamber members may obtain Certificates of Origin for a minimal fee per request.

• Procurement Assistance Initiative: Help local small businesses and service providers sell to larger corporations.

• Affinity Partners & Member Discount Programs: Exclusive discount and affinity programs for Chamber members.

• Small Business Awards & Luncheon: Honors the region’s small business leaders. arlingtontoday.com • March 2019 • ARLINGTON TODAY

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Hilton’s Flooring owners Kateri and Chris Dodson

Hiltons Flooring 2800 W. Division St. • 817-461-5189 hiltonsflooring.com

Hiltons Flooring: The area’s top source for floors and more

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he team at Hiltons Flooring recognizes that you have many choices of where to shop for your flooring, cabinets and countertops. That’s why the company is dedicated to providing quality products at competitive prices.

Hiltons Flooring also provides customers with experienced in-store consultants and design centers to help fulfill their home designs.

Family owned and operated Hiltons Flooring has served the North Texas region for more than two decades, providing quality products and services to satisfied customers in the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington area.

What separates us from our competition is we care.

We start with our Showroom Store. We have two regionally located stores for the Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington area. The Hiltons Flooring showroom has a complete line of flooring, cabinets and countertops on display. There’s also a full warehouse of flooring in the company’s outlet center at prices that are among the best in the market.

We maintain low overhead, so you are not paying for a costly location. We make smart buys so we pass the savings to you. We only hire qualified employees and vendors so we get the job done right.

Our philosophy: We are not satisfied until you are.

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The Law Offices of Stephanie Foster, P.C. 4214 Little Road, Suite 1000 • 817-277-2805 stephaniefosterlawyer.com

Stephanie Foster Gilbert: A devoted practitioner of family law

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rom the day in 1992 when Stephanie Foster Gilbert started her legal firm, The Law Offices of Stephanie A. Foster, P.C., she has been devoted to the practice of family law.

The firm concentrates in family legal issues, including divorce, modifications, custody, child support, spousal support, visitation, enforcement of custody/support, paternity and step-parent adoption.

Stephanie says her dream of having her own law practice was nurtured as a child, as she grew up with a father, John Foster, who was an attorney. “When I was a child,” she recalls, “I would beg him to take me to work with him at his law firm every summer.”

The longtime Arlington resident and graduate of Martin High School says her professional philosophy is “divorce with dignity.” Consequently, she has taken many special measures to serve her clients in the best manner possible. “I was one of the first attorneys trained in collaborative law, in 2008,” she says. “Collaborative Law is a way to divorce with dignity with no court and no war.”

She believes the collaborative law process is a powerful way to generate creative solutions in family law disputes while minimizing financial and emotional damage to the couple and their children, all the while promoting post-divorce psychological and financial health of the restructured family.

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Women caring for women The doctors of Women’s Health Services provide full OB/ GYN services and are skilled in managing all aspects of women’s health care, such as normal and high risk pregnancy care, gynecologic surgery, incontinence treatment, annual exams, and contraceptive and hormone therapy needs. We also provide state-of-theart maternity care in the newly renovated labor and delivery suites at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital.

Our goal is to provide quality care with high patient satisfaction. Visit our website and make your appointments online at www.womenshealthservices.com. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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DOCTOR SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Jessica Brown Originally from Houston, Dr. Jessica Brown attended Baylor University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. She completed both medical school and her OB/ Gyn residency training at University of Texas at Southwestern. When she was in medical school, Dr. Brown met her husband, Paul, who is a financial advisor in the DFW Metroplex. In her spare time, Dr. Brown enjoys traveling, learning about different cultures, and trying new cuisines.

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Therapy dogs Duke (left) and Murphy are part of a program at Glenn Harmon Elementary School that helps the students improve their reading skills.

Photo: Lori Corcoran

Photo: Trenell Scott

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Glenn Harmon Elementary offers a unique program to help kids master books • By Toni Randle-Cook t’s not unusual to see students, teachers and staff in the library at Mansfield Independent School District’s Glenn Harmon Elementary School. But on certain days of the week, you may see some unexpected guests there.

“I worked at a school where we had therapy dogs in the special education classrooms,” says Assistant Principal Trenell Scott. “I am a dog lover and watched the kids interact with the dogs and thought it would be a great idea to bring it to our school.”

That’s right. Dogs have become members of the Glenn Harmon community.

Scott started the Rover Reader program in October. But unlike the setting at her previous school, she wanted the program to reach beyond the special education classrooms. So she designed it with any student challenged by reading in mind.

Scott asked each teacher to choose one student who they thought would benefit from the program – children who have difficulty reading and therefore are not comfortable doing so aloud. Once a week, about 35 students read to a therapy dog in a private room located in the library.

“Reading to a dog is a lot more comfortable,” says Scott. “And it’s a cool environment to be able to work out some of your reading problems.”

The teachers guide the children to books that are appropriate for their grade level, but they get to choose what they want to read.

“My student has gained a lot of confidence,” says teacher Dembraski Moore. “She has become more open to sharing in class discussion and responding to questions.”

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Even the volunteers (dog handlers) notice the change.

“It is very rewarding for us to see the children’s faces light up when they see the dogs, as well as see how much the children enjoy reading to them,” says volunteer Lori Corcoran. “It has been such a delight to see their progress!”

Two different groups – Pet Partners and Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs – bring dogs to the school. And a third has recently reached out to Scott in hopes of joining the program.

Scott says the volunteers are extremely important to Rover Reader.

They know their kids’ names and needs. But the children in the program are not the only ones who benefit from the dogs.

“On occasion a child will be having a bad day and needs a therapy dog to love on. Their teacher will bring them by to sit with Duke for a while,” says volunteer Abby Wilson. “It makes a difference for the child, and soon they relax and forget their troubles, focusing on Duke.”

“They affect our environment overall,” says Scott. “It helps the school to be a warmer place.”

Glenn Harmon Elementary is located in Arlington, but it is part of the Mansfield ISD. It is not the only school in the district to use therapy dogs, but Scott says she doesn’t think there is another program as extensive and meeting the needs for as many kids as this one.

The students in the program will continue with their assigned dog through the end of the school year. But it’s just the beginning.

“We got started this year with the anticipation of this being a staple at our school,” says Scott. “It’s just something we do.”

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FIRST A DREAM, THEN A BOOK Local author Hafsah Faizal’s new novel, “We Hunt the Flame,” is drawing rave reviews • By Toni Randle-Cook

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pen the book and step into a world inspired by ancient Arabia. Zafira, a disguised huntress, seeks a lost artifact on an island that might kill her – unless the crown prince, Nasir, does first.

That is the premise of “We Hunt the Flame,” a Young Adult fantasy novel written by Arlington resident Hafsah Faizal. Even hot off the press, it is creating buzz and receiving rave reviews in literary circles.

“The original idea for ‘We Hunt the Flame’ was sparked by the question: What if the Hunger Games was merged with The Lord of the Rings?” says Faizal. “Since then, the story has gone through many iterations, stripping free from the ways in which it could have been compared to either novel, though the influences are still present for those who look hard enough.”

Faizal started writing manuscripts in her late teens. Shortly afterward, she created her own blog, thanks to the Arlington Public Library.

“I stumbled on the library’s teen blog (which no longer exists), run by two youth librarians (Amy Georgopoulos and Jenny Ethington), by accident one day,” she says. “They had an ongoing contest where readers could submit a book review and receive a free book in return. I’d do this once a month, and along with the books I checked out every few weeks, it just wasn’t enough.

“The librarians then introduced me to a niche in publishing where other teens like me ran blogs of their own, sharing their love for books, interacting with authors and publishers – and soon enough, I had a blog of my own. It was like stepping through a portal into a magical world filled with books, and I just knew I had to be a part of it!”

And part of it she is!

Faizal started as a blogger in 2010. She soon gained an audience as an influential member of the Young Adult community. In addition to talking up books, she was constantly altering her blog’s look, which led to others asking if she could design layouts for them.

She did.

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It is appropriate that Hafsah Faizal would pose amidst the vast collection of works at George W. Hawkes Downtown Library. It was in city libraries that she found the inspiration to write. She started with a blog before turning her attention to writing books, and now her first published work, “We Hunt the Flame,” has found its way to the shelves of bookstores real and online.

Several months later, Faizal opened her online business, IceyDesigns. She became known for her design work, garnering clients across the community, from debut authors and bloggers to publishing professionals and New York Times best-selling authors.

IceyDesigns began as a web design service, but it became even more.

“In 2015, it expanded to an online storefront selling hand-lettered journals, candles and other inspirational and literature-themed goodies,” says Faizal. “I’m the owner of the business, with several employees.”

Though she has found success in her creative abilities, Faizal did not go to school for writing or design. She is self taught. And she is proud of her accomplishments.

“I think I’m most proud of how the book turned out – editing is such a daunting process, and it feels like a horrible mess when you’re tearing things apart and bringing it all together. But the end result is beautiful.”

“We Hunt the Flame” is Faizal’s fifth manuscript. It is her first published book. It is available on amazon.com.

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Cool Cars

A PRESIDENTIAL REVELATION

Adlai Pennington’s 1949 Packard is as historical as it is impressively crafted • By Richard Greene

Adlai Pennington’s 1949 classic Packard was part of the limousine fleet used by President Harry Truman.

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hen Adlai Pennington set out to find one of the last of Packard Motor Company’s prestige cars of the postwar period, he had no idea that the quest would result with him unexpectedly acquiring one of President Harry Truman’s limousines.

He located this unrestored 1949 classic in Houston, purchased it for $2,500, had it repainted and replaced the tattered upholstery.

Adlai’s eclectic collection, as we discovered when we featured his 1948 Pontiac Silver Streak a few months back, consists of a wide variety of vehicles, with almost all of them in the condition just as he found them.

The more original, the better. So, with only the new paint and seat covers, he proudly parked the Packard in his garage/man cave among the other autos in his collection that visitors are able to explore and admire.

However, that turned out to be only the beginning of the journey that led to the discovery that this car came from the Truman Presidency.

A Pennington family friend was getting married, and she asked Adlai if he would deliver her to the wedding in his sleek antique Custom 8 Packard that was bound to turn everyone’s head upon its arrival. >>>

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Aside from new paint and seat covers, this classic automobile features all of its original equipment. The vehicle was considered one of the post-WW II-era prestige cars, and it still is an impressive site on the road today.

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He gladly agreed – only the old limo never made it to the desired destination. En route it sputtered to a stop on the highway. With a fresh battery, Adlai was able to maneuver it into the parking lot at Mansfield’s Cinemark Theater, where it died again.

Fortunately, a backup plan was available just in case something like this happened. His daughter was following in a SUV with the bridesmaids, so she was able to rescue the bride and get her to the altar.

Adlai’s wife retrieved him from the parking lot so he could join the ceremony, and he left the When Pennington is sitting behind the steering wheel, he can visualize it as a seat once occupied by the Packard behind. It would be several days before man who helped to shape the world in World War II. arrangements could be made to get it going again, so it just sat there appearing, for all intents and purposes, as an old deserted car. Local authorities weren’t sure how to find its owner, but the Mansfield newspaper entered the picture and began to report on what had become the “Mystery Packard.”

A trace of the car’s vehicle identification number discovered it had been first delivered to the White House, where it joined the fleet of vehicles supporting the movements of the president.

That finding, of course, became part of newspaper’s coverage. With the impressive pedigree now attached, it added an unexpected dimension to the saga of the mystery car, with the newspaper estimating its value at somewhere around $150,000.

It was then that Adlai made contact, identified himself as the rightful owner, brought in some help to get the car running again, and returned it to its place in his collection.

Harry Truman was born before the age of the automobile. Historians tell us he developed a fondness for cars as they progressed from the horseless carriage to modern vehicles that transformed the country.

By the time he became the nation’s 33rd president, his travels were being provided by Secret Service men in the presidential sedans and convertibles moving from place to place and often in the presence of adoring crowds.

Sometimes, maybe often, he insisted on driving the cars himself. He enjoyed doing that and, seeing how he was the president, he got what he wanted.

There is, of course, no way of knowing if he ever drove this one. But it’s fun to imagine that he did.

So, when Adlai is sitting behind the steering wheel, like he is in the photo on page 50, he can visualize it as a seat once occupied by the man who helped to shape the world following the end of history’s most hellacious war.

It is entirely possible that Truman, along with members of his cabinet, foreign dignitaries and other famous figures of that time did, in fact, occupy the spacious limousine’s interior on their way to somewhere.

Among them may have been Adlai Stevenson, a close Truman friend who served on the committee in 1945 that led to the creation of the United Nations and would seek, with Truman’s endorsement, the presidency in 1952.

Coincidentally, Mr. Pennington just happens to be Stevenson’s namesake. Very likely, that makes him the second Adlai to occupy the car that can now, thanks to the local research of the “Mystery Packard,” rightfully be called famous.

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ucked in a secluded, gated community in the heart of Mansfield, just minutes from 360, this custom-built home is offered by the Julie Short Team/Coldwell Banker Brokerage. As the photos show, there’s an array of “Wow!”-inducing qualities about the dwelling, but Short has a personal favorite.

“One of the genius ideas for this home was having the media/game room on the first floor, just off the main living room,” Short says. “The media area is your first stop in this multi-purpose room and is adorned with hand-painted wall

Look up! OK, actually you should look down, or just below this caption, to get a feel for how this dining room is cloaked in elegance.

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accents. Next, you will notice the shape of the room seamlessly flows into a space that was perfectly designed to facilitate the perfect pool game. Your last stop is a Texas Hold ‘Em dream complete with built-in kitchen area so that you never have to travel far for a fill up.”

The home contains four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms and features gorgeous trim work that encases each window and doorway.

“No detail was missed when designing the gorgeous cabinetry throughout,” Short notes, “which is functional, but

This Mansfield dwelling has a keenly designed office with a beautiful view of the outdoors. The remainder of the home is just as impressive, from the kitchen to the Master bedroom and bath.

Photos courtesy of Julie Short

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This home features an array of ceiling types, lighting fixtures that accent all parts of the abode, a state-of-the-art media room and a Master bedroom suite that is virtually a home in and of itself.

beautiful. Specialty ceilings, such as coffered, groin, barrel and tray, can be found in most rooms, and those have been featured with custom paint work to showcase the craftsmanship.”

Here are some other highlights: • The master suite includes an entry, separate his/her closets, a workout room, the bedroom and the bathroom. The shower is the size of a room and can be closed in to create a steam room.

• There’s a custom-shaped niche for the impressive geode that was a special birthday gift for the homeowner, with lighting installed to showcase this amazing piece.

• The floor plan for the Master bedroom was designed around the furniture.

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• Windows are cased in stain grade trim, and almost every room features elegant cabinet corbels and detailed pull outs.

• There are hand-picked tiles and granite used throughout the dwelling.

• The Master shower is a spa escape all by itself – oversized with the ability to make it a steam room.

• The over-sized office has a place for everything and offers amazing views with plenty of sunlight to help you “whistle while you work,” Short says.

For a tour of the house, or for more information, you can call Short at 682-552-4384, email her at Julie.Short@cbdfw.com or visit her website, thejulieshortteam.com.

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HIS CUP (O’ JOE)

RUNNETH OVER How Tom Vincent launched the popular Texas Coffee School • By Karen Gavis

focused on serving others seem to enjoy the most financial success.

“You can taste the difference between cooked with At Texas Coffee School, Tom Vincent love and cooked with profit,” he opines. “It’s the little teaches all the ins and outs of things that tend to make the biggest difference in a user’s running a coffee shop. experience.”

Photo: Karen Gavis In addition to the three-day course, the school also offers some one-day consumer classes on things like latte art and coffee or one Arlington business owner, success involved choosing cupping, which Vincent explains is similar to wine tasting but with between coffee and a chicken leg. Tom Vincent was in his fine coffee. Those classes are sort of a pay-it-forward opportunity mid-twenties, between jobs and down to his last few bucks, for Vincent, who says he was once befriended by some guys in an he says, when he chose to forgo devouring a chicken leg – elevator who invited him to a coffee cupping. instead of his usual Ramen noodles – in favor of a cappuccino.

“I was really impressed,” he says, adding that he attended “At the time, I was in the labor pool jumping in the back of pickup the events for several years. Vincent was fortunate to have been trucks to go move rocks all day for 50 bucks and selling plasma,” he mentored by leaders in the professional coffee industry. And after said. “It was a tough time to say the least.” his bout with unemployment, he began drawing from those past After riding his bicycle to a coffee shop where he engaged in a java experiences to teach home coffee shows on the weekends. conversation about coffee cupping, Vincent launched Texas Coffee At first, Vincent kept everything stored inside a Rubbermaid bin.

School. And for the past nine years, he has helped hundreds of He later struck a deal with a syrup company and moved the classes people from around the world “create entrepreneurial freedom to their break room before opening the current location at 7203 S. through coffee.”

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“It’s not about the coffee snobbery or any of that stuff,” says the The school’s wooden table is among Vincent’s most prized 36-year-old, while sipping a cup of Joe at a long, wooden table possessions, he says, explaining that he has seen trajectories inside the school. changed and successful small businesses opened as a result of Texas Coffee School specializes in helping people start their sitting in the 10 chairs that surround it. own coffee shop. Students enrolled in a three-day coffee business “We’re teaching people how to enrich other people’s daily lives,” course use a hands-on method to learn things like business plan he says. “The coffee, though, is the catalyst to that. Think about development, lease negotiation, location selection, barista training, what happens as a result of people starting their day feeling really, number crunching and menu elevation among other things. While really good.” quality and consistency are essential, Vincent says the main goal is Although there are endless varieties of coffee flavors, Vincent says to help people start their day off feeling great and, hopefully, some he, personally, prefers to keep it simple. money can be made along the way. ”Honestly,” he says, “I just really like black coffee.”

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The Arts

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A world-renowned choral director will conduct the Arlington Master Chorale in a concert on March 22nd peak softly, and carry a big stick. That is what he does; only he is not Theodore Roosevelt. His name is Mack Wilberg, and he looks like he could be an accountant or an estate lawyer. He speaks humbly and modestly with a demeanor that belies the fact that he is head of an organization that is known around the globe. The stick he carries is called a baton, and with its motion he wields power over hundreds of people fixated on his every move.

He directs what is arguably the world’s most famous choir, The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, formerly known as The Mormon Tabernacle Choir. At 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 22, he will be appearing as guest conductor of the Arlington Master Chorale at Trinity United Methodist Church.

Dr. Mack Wilberg was named director of the Tabernacle Choir in 2008, having served as its associate music director since 1999. He is a former professor of music at Brigham Young University, where he received his bachelor’s degree. He received his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University of Southern California. Dr. Wilberg is currently responsible for all the choir’s music, its 100-piece orchestra, and annual auditions. Choristers can sing for 20 years or until age 60, whichever comes first. They tour worldwide and sing more than 300 pieces of music each year. Dr. Wilberg also oversees creative facets of the Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in rehearsals, concerts, recordings and travels, as well as the weekly broadcast of Music and the Spoken Word.

To most in the choral music world, Mack Wilberg is renowned not

just for his directing, but more so for his choral arrangements and original compositions, especially those which he has written for the Tabernacle Choir. They feature rich and remarkable choral sounds with lush orchestrations, so much so that he has been called the “John Williams of choral music.” For 20 years his works have been featured on almost every recording by the Choir and have become staples of the choral repertoire of churches and schools throughout the United States and the world. The title of this AMC concert is An Evening with Mack Wilberg, and the concert will feature 15 of his most well-known arrangements of folk songs and sacred hymns with full orchestra, piano and organ.

The Arlington Master Chorale is Tarrant County’s largest organization of its kind with 120 members.

The choir was founded in 1973 as the Arlington Civic Chorus, then became the Arlington Choral Society, and finally named the Arlington Master Chorale in 2005. Its purpose then and still today is to bring outstanding choral music to those living in Arlington and surrounding communities.

Dr. Mack Wilberg As the Chorale reviews the past 46 years, a variety of concerts, directors, venues and musical presentations can be cited. Among the major works the choir has performed are “Beethoven’s 9th Symphony” with the Fort Worth Symphony, “Carmina Burana” by Carl Orff, Handel’s “Messiah” and the “Requiem Masses” of Mozart, Rutter, Duruflé, Fauré and Brahms.

In addition to these famous classic works of music, their repertoire includes varying genres from the traditional spirituals of Moses Hogan and Jester Hairston and folk songs from around the world to the contemporary arrangements of Ola Gjeilo and Z. Randall Stroope.

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Experience.

Integrity.

The choir has appeared at Carnegie Hall, St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome and St. Mark’s Cathedral in Venice, and they have performed for the Texas Choral Directors Association and the American Choral Directors Association. These national and international travels do not detract from the heartfelt belief that the Chorale is “homegrown” in the city of Arlington.

AMC singers have various occupations, including veterinarians, educators, architects, realtors, accountants, music directors for all ages, doctors and dentists. Some are charter members and some have joined in the past two months. But the common denominator is a love of choral music and singing. One frequently overheard comment following a concert is, “They surely looked like they were enjoying themselves.” Interestingly enough, studies show that choral singing improves the mood, decreases stress, anxiety and depression. Making music as a group produces a “sense of awe” in the listener but even more so in the performer. The moment becomes truly magical, and naturally the performer wants to share that magic.

“The Chorale is so fortunate to be able to sing under Mack Wilberg’s direction,” says Randy Jordan, director of the Master Chorale, “as this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn from the best. This performance with full orchestra will be unlike any we have ever done. It will feature some of the most awe-inspiring music ever written.”

Jordan says AMC is thrilled to present an evening dedicated to his works, both sacred and secular and is inviting everyone to share this exciting performance at Trinity UMC at 7:30, on Friday, March 22. The “awe” will indeed be present as the 120-voice choir and 40-piece orchestra perform under Dr. Wilberg’s baton.

For more information, visit arlingtonmasterchorale.com.

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UTA professor and local philanthropist Allan Saxe recently celebrated his 80th birthday.

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Worthy Causes

Chef Showcase to benefit Arlington Charities

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ircle the date: April 11. That’s when the “Help & Hope” Celebrity Chef Showcase benefiting Arlington Charities will take place, from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. at Arlington Museum of Art. The event will help Arlington Charities celebrate 40 years of service to the community and will feature the culinary stylings of Keith Hicks, executive chef at Buttons Restaurant in Fort Worth.

Hicks will prepare a scrumptious three course menu, after which attendees can mingle and meet Chef Keith personally. There will also be an auction taking place, featuring hand painted plates by local celebrities.

Last year, Arlington Charities, located at 811 Secretary Drive, provided food and clothing to more than 63,000 local people.

Every Monday-Friday the facility welcomes clients, who, because Arlington Charities is a client-choice food bank, get to select the items they need. And the list of items runs the grocery gamut: fruit, vegetables, meats, frozen foods, dairy products, beans and rice, desserts, pet food and more.

Director of Development Penny Rowell says the food comes from donations by Costco, Sam’s Club, Sprouts and Kroger, among others. “And,” she adds, “as soon as it comes in, it goes out.”

The non-profit also has help stocking its shelves from donations from individuals and corporations, as well as from the “Help & Hope” event, the primary fundraiser that drew 70 attendees last year in its debut.

If the client’s need includes clothing, Arlington Charities helps there, as well. Local wholesalers, retailers, businesses and individuals donate the items or money to buy the items for distribution. Rowell says clothing is sorted by season and distributed just like the food – clients snake their way through the facilities’ aisles and distribution areas and hand-pick what they need.

Thanks to a recent grant approved by the City, Arlington Charities will soon get a face lift. “It is a wonderful grant,” says Executive Director Deborah Coppola.

“And it’s much appreciated.”

Rowell says renovations will include new parking lot pavement, a sidewalk, a ramp and handicap-accessible doors, wider and more accessible metal delivery area doors, a security camera and fresh landscaping.

Coppola oversees a staff of 10 part-time workers, as well as a cadre of volunteers. “We could not do this without our volunteers,” she says. “They are invaluable.”

Collectively, that group has crafted an efficient and successful way to provide service to those in need. The process starts when prospective clients set up an interview to determine the type and degree of need, then they visit the facility at a certain time to have that need met.

“That’s the best part of my job,” Coppola says, “serving clients.”

For more: arlingtoncharities.org.

Open Arms Health Clinic gala set for March 30th A whale-watching vacation in Washington, four tickets to Disneyworld and a sunset sail with dinner at the Fort Worth Boat club on Eagle Mountain Lake are just part of the valuable items up for bid at Open Arms Health Clinic’s fifth annual gala and auction on March 30th. The Heart N Soul Gala – Under the Stars will be held in the elegant Ruthe Jackson Center in Grand Prairie Saturday night from 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

The popular fundraiser is open to the public and features dinner, dancing and the highly anticipated live and silent auction. The gala is a major source of funding for the Arlington clinic, which provides free healthcare, health education and support services to local residents in need.

This year’s live entertainment will be the Royal Dukes Band, with Keith Pressley serving as auctioneer. To reserve a table and purchase tickets, call 817-496-1919 or email galaopenarms@gmail. com. Same-day tickets will be available at the door. Those unable to attend can still bid online during the Open Arms Silent Auction 66

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on March 30. Click the ‘Get Tickets’ link on the Open Arms website, openarmshealthclinic.org/events, to preregister.

Open Arms is a faith-based 501(c)3 nonprofit clinic staffed by volunteers and 100 percent funded by grants and donations. The clinic provides non-critical medical care, chronic illness support, nutrition education, physical therapy, counseling and social services.

In December of 2017, Open Arms moved to a much larger location on Little Road to handle the growing number of patients without healthcare and expand its services to this vulnerable population. Open Arms’ volunteer nurses, administrators, translators and support staff have provided more than 10,000 medical visits since November 2011. The clinic’s ongoing classes promote health and wellness through chronic disease education, diet, exercise and self-monitoring. Future classes will offer computer skills training and assistance applying for jobs and family aid programs online. For more: openarmshealthclinic.org.

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he award-winning Fort Worth Zoo will be the unique backdrop for the 4th annual HuRrAh! fundraiser hosted by Helping Restore Ability on Friday, April 26.

The 2019 “HuRrAH on Safari” will benefit the programs and services offered through the non-profit that focuses on in-home attendant care services for low income Texans with disabilities who wish to remain independent.

The family-friendly night will feature a gourmet dinner, auction and a runway experience that will feature clients, their attendants and friends who will tell personal stories that give perspective on their lives – who their super hero is, what they want to be when they grow up, or insight on their favorite vacation. There will be a 6 p.m.

VIP reception. The event begins at 7 p.m. Attire is cocktail/business.

Tickets range from $75 for general admission to $100 for individual Premier tickets, and $120 for individual VIP tickets.

Premier Table sponsors are $1,000 for a table for 10 and include general admission tickets, drink tickets for each individual at the table, one giraffe- feeding ticket, reserved seating and a gift bag.

VIP tables for 10 are $1,200 and include champagne, hors d’oeuvres, two drink tickets for each individual, one giraffe-feeding ticket, reserved seating and a gift bag.

Tickets are available now at https://events.handbid.com/ auctions/hurrah-on-safari/tickets. For information regarding tickets, sponsorship packages, or silent auction items contact Lauren Patrick, lpatrick@hratexas.org or at 817-635-6036.

Sponsorship kits are available at https://bit.ly/2HWgYi4 The zoo is located at 1989 Colonial Parkway. BaylorScott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital is the title sponsor of the fundraiser.

Helping Restore Ability has raised more than $175,000 the past three years through the HuRrAH event.

“Since 98 percent of clients are Medicaid eligible, the community will save approximately $54,000 per year when clients choose Helping Restore Ability over institutional care,” says executive director Vicki Niedermayer. “This savings per client, per year, multiplied by the average length of service of 25 years equals a savings of $1.35 million per client, meaning that support through HuRrAh! over the past 3 years has helped to save the community over $236 million over the next 25 years.

HRA provides care for any disabling condition – physical or intellectual – through its network of more than 2,200 care attendants across the state. Funds raised at the annual HuRrAh! event support non-reimbursable client enrollment costs, which run approximately $1,000 per individual.

Founded in Arlington in 1977, HRA is the largest non-profit in Texas providing independent living services and currently serves more than 1,000 clients and provided more than two million hours of care last year.

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Local Treasures

PURE GOLD The Pressley family has been making quality jewelry for local residents for the past 35 years • By Amanda Rogers

Three generations of Pressleys: Thomas, Alma and John

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n Mansfield, everything that glitters probably came from the Pressley family.

For the past 35 years, the Pressleys have put custom-designed diamond rings, wedding bands, gold bracelets and earrings on the better part of the city’s residents. With the third generation now a part of Mansfield Fine Jewelry, the legacy and future seem secure.

But none of them set out to be jewelers.

“I didn’t know what I wanted to do,” says John Pressley, 55. “I was a butcher by trade. I knew nothing (about jewelry). Mom told me I was going to be a jeweler. She didn’t talk me into it, she told me, ‘You’re going to be a jeweler.’”

Matriarch Alma Pressley, 79, had taken a class to turn her late husband’s rings and tie tack into pieces for her three children, and she got hooked.

“People would give me pieces and I would make them something and they would pay me for it,” she says. “The extra money was wonderful.”

She was working three jobs to support her family, and soon started dreaming of opening her own store. With a $5,600 loan from her attorney James Cribbs, she opened her first shop – the

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city’s only jewelry store – in a storage building behind her house on Oct. 1, 1983.

Within a few months, she had repaid the loan and a year later expanded the store and quit all of her other jobs. In 1986, Pressley approached Cribbs with a plan to build a large building with other units for tenants on the property next to her house. This time she asked for $180,000, so Cribbs took her to a bank to secure a loan.

“Little did I know he was on the note,” she says.

John Pressley was also growing. Always artistic, he studied under experienced jewelers for almost four years in the family store before feeling confident enough to go it alone.

“You have to approach every job differently,” he said. “You have to determine the best method to get the end result. I enjoy being able to repair a piece and put it back to how it was originally.”

Customers appreciate that their jewelry doesn’t leave town to be repaired.

“This is my West Point ring; they were only made for one year,” says Mino Sorenson of Mansfield. “And this is my grandfather’s wedding ring. (My grandparents) were married for 70 years.

They can’t be replaced. They were able to do what we needed

Thomas and his father John go about the business a little differently, but the result remains the same: Mansfield Fine Jewelry continues to attract customer and friends.

The Pressley family story has been so captivating that Alma chronicled it in a book.

Photos: Amanda Rogers

without sending them off. They did a good job.”

John Pressley knows that the value of jewelry is a lot greater than the cost of the stones and metals.

“You cannot put a value on the sentimental value of jewelry,” he says. “The sentimental value is priceless. You can’t trust just anyone with your family heirlooms.”

Mansfield Fine Jewelry sells a full line of retail jewelry, makes repairs, restrings pearls, sizes rings, does appraisals and does custom designs.

Thomas Pressley, 26, has grown up in the store and understands his family’s legacy. He is putting his own stamp on the family business, using computer-assisted design drawing to create custom jewelry.

While his dad had to carve out a mold using the lost wax method of casting, Thomas Pressley can draw it on the computer, and the machine grows the mold.

“We can design any type of jewelry,” he says. “I can make it precise to fit anything.”

So far, his proudest achievement has been making his sister’s engagement and wedding rings and her husband’s wedding ring,

which was created using his late father’s wedding band.

Even though he is the new generation, Thomas Pressley admires the way his family has run their business.

“Granny and Dad have done things right,” he said. “Customer service has advertised us more than anything. If you buy something from us, we’re going to be the ones that take care of you.”

In 2015, Alma Pressley decided that she had to write the family story.

“I needed to write it to dedicate it to Mr. Cribbs and what he did for me,” she says.

She wrote the book, “The Jewelry Thing,” in one night, then took three years to edit and self-publish the story, which is now in its fourth printing because she keeps giving them away.

“I’ve been a parishioner of St. Jude Catholic Church for 70 years, since it was St. James,” she says. “My faith, my family and friends have always been my angels in my battlefield of life. I don’t have any plans of retirement. I hope that (Mansfield Fine Jewelry) sustains itself with Thomas and John. They have the talent and ability.”

Mansfield Fine Jewelry is located at 1292 FM 157, 817-473-4008.

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Picture-perfect moments

SCENE Snapshots from the Mayor’s Prayer breakfast, from the Arlington Parks & Recreation Department’s dedication of the new Lake House and from Mansfield ISD’s Colors for Caring Day

Tillie Burgin and Aaron Reich at the prayer breakfast

Photos: Southern Flair Photography

Chamber President Michael Jacobson addresses the crowd at the prayer breakfast.

Here’s a view of the crowd at the prayer breakfast.

The Peyco Southwest Realty Table

Linda Dipert, Karen Williams and Karina Cassell

Photos: City of Arlington

The Arlington Parks & Recreation Department last month held an open house for the Arlington Lake House, located at 6300 W. Arkansas Lane. A good crowd turned out for the event and enjoyed the view, inside and out.

For more great Scene shots, visit arlingtontoday.com Photos: Mansfield ISD

Attendees of the view historical records of Mansfield ISD participated in a Colors for Caring day, during which Superintendent Dr.MLK Jim event Vaszauskas (left in the King’scancer life andawareness social achievements. left photo and a cancer surviver) led faculty, staff and students in wearing colors.

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Mainly Mansfield

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Duo spotlights the Mansfield business scene through a new video series • By Amanda Rogers

arryl Haynes spent a dozen years serving on the Mansfield City Council, and he’s not done serving his city yet. Haynes lost his bid for a fifth term last May, but now he has found a new way to shine a spotlight on his hometown with “Meeting Mansfield,” a video series that features local businesses and their owners.

“Darryl came up with the idea because he wanted to continue to bring awareness to Mansfield after his city council career ended,” says Allan Hudson, who is taping the series.

Haynes and Hudson began filming the videos at the end of last year and plan to launch them this month on Facebook and YouTube.

So far, the duo has filmed at Southern Champion Tray, Harvesting International Ministry Center and Steven’s Garden & Grill, but they have a long list of Mansfield businesses they want to feature.

Darryl Haynes (center) interviews Mansfield businessman John Cox as Allen Hudson videos the scene.

Haynes submits the questions to the business owners or managers in advance, then conducts the interviews. “I want to know why they came to Mansfield, why they’re so successful and hear about their vision,” he says.

Hudson tapes and edits the videos.

“Each video, the original plan was three to five minutes,” Hudson says. “Everybody Darryl talks to has so many good stories about Mansfield that they’re running about 10 minutes.

“There’s a lot of history with the people we’ve interviewed already,” he continues. “We’re going to have to come back and do a 45-minute documentary on all the stories we’ve got.”

Haynes has a long history of listening, as a council member and as a risk manager. Hudson has also made a career out of serving, in the U.S. Air Force and currently as a Mansfield police officer.

“This is a way for me to serve with my media company, too,” says Hudson, who owns Hudson Media Group.

Neither is making any money on the venture. They hope to eventually sell advertising to pay for expenses.

“It’s going to take 12 to 18 months to catch on,” Haynes expects. “This is like a foundation. We want to attract business to Mansfield. We need someone telling them we’re here. All those years on the city council and no one is tooting our horn.

“My profession is talking to business owners and CEOs,” he continues. “I talk to thousands and let them know we’re here.

Come to Mansfield and meet the people.”

John Cox, who owns Steven’s Garden & Grill with his wife Jan, believes the video on his restaurant will help his business and Mansfield.

“I thought it was very professional,” Cox says. “Darryl being a city council member, he’s a people person. Darryl is very in tune with what we want, to bring awareness to Mansfield. When people Photo: Amanda Rogers see the video, they’ll be able to see why Mansfield is a unique place.”

Look for Darryl Haynes and “Meeting Mansfield” on Facebook and YouTube.

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Cinderella Ball Eighteen high schoolers are part of the 2019 fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tarrant County

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he 2019 Cinderella Ball will be held at 6:30 p.m. on April 20 at the Arlington Convention Center. The major fundraising event for Boys & Girls Clubs of Tarrant County, the ball will feature 18 local high school students who have solicited donations from individuals and corporations to support BGCTC programs.

This year’s Miss Cinderella candidates are: Emma Caroline Autrey, Hannah Esperanza Chavez, Kendall Erin Clarke, Georgia Kay Edmiston, Molly Katherine “Mollykate” Gray, Audrey Renae Hill, Anna Leigh Hoffman, Alexus Malenda Inthanousay, Hannah Olivia Kough, Raegan Anne Lane, River Elizabeth “Riverbeth” Majors, Kimberly Taylor “Katy” Marten, Chloe Madeline Rand, Jessica Melinda Saucedo, Brooke Caroline Scott, Raigen Mechal Smith, Vivian Grace “Gracie” Snyder and Isabella Victoria “Bella” Watson.

The 2018 Miss Cinderella, Mason Caroline Henegar, raised $80,290.69, and the collective 2018 candidate group raised $489,259.91.

The Cinderella Ball has been held annually for more than 50 years. The event is planned by the Ladies’ Auxiliary, which

has around 70 members and is open to any women in the community. The only expenses incurred are those to put on the Ball. There are no Auxiliary salaries as it is a completely volunteer, non-profit organization.

The goal of the Cinderella Ball is to raise as much money as possible for the Boys & Girls Clubs by reaching out to the community. The funds also provide a $2,000 scholarship for future educational needs of the Boys & Girls Clubs’ Youth of the Year.

Crow Elementary packs meals for hungry kids S tudents, teachers and community volunteers worked last month at Arlington Independent School Distric’s Crow Elementary to pack 108,000 meals for hungry kids around the world.

This act of kindness was part of the second annual Feed My Starving Children event, which distributes meals to children in the United States and around the world.

“I think kids see that there is power in receiving kindness and power in giving kindness,” Crow Elementary Principal

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Jamie MacDougall said during the event. “Whenever we come together, we can do big things.”

The City of Arlington launched a Kindness Initiative in 2017, and the students, teachers and volunteers at Crow Elementary have been recognized for their efforts to make The American Dream City a great place to live, work, play and learn. People are encouraged to report acts of kindness that they perform, witness or were the recipient of through the City’s Ask Arlington mobile app and online at https://bit.ly/2vYVLwr.

Local filmmakers to premier new work this month at Texas Theatre

March 27, 2019

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rlington filmmakers Kodi Zene and Lozen Fükem will premier their independent sci-fi film, “MONOCHROME: THE CHROMISM” on March 25th at historic Texas Theatre in Dallas. The trailer has already won 10 awards, including a platinum Hermes Creative Award and “Best Trailer” at the Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Awards (LAIFFA).

MONOCHROME is a black-and-white dystopian film where the world sees color for the first time. Those who turn color are labeled “Hues” and are outcast from society. THE CHROMISM is the first feature film in the series and the origin story of the world of MONOCHROME. The film follows Isaac Ward (the first Hue) and his attempt to make sense of these new developments and his struggle to survive. Future sequels are already planned.

The film is a labor of love for Zene (writer/director) and Fükem (producer), and the public release of the feature is a milestone for the pair. From the time of the original concept seven years ago, the team has spent countless hours making the film a reality. They started with an idea, filmed a teaser trailer, attending various conferences with their printed materials in a little, spray-painted garden wagon until they built up enough capital and interest to make the feature film.

The movie was filmed in Texas and stars Josh Bangle, Cat Merritt, Devin Leigh, Ryan Barnes, Andre Pelzer and Shashana Pearson. A majority of the cast and crew will be in attendance at the red-carpet premiere, with a Q&A session, video reaction booth and merchandise for sale after the screening.

Tickets can be purchased at: http://bit. ly/monoNTXpremiere. The trailer can be viewed here: monochromemovie.com.

us the night before, on March 27th at Arlington Music Hall, for an evening with members of the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame, including Fergie Jenkins, Jim Sundberg, Tom Grieve, and other special Rangers guests. Plus, Green River Ordinance will be performing a special concert to kick-off the season and celebrate 47 years of “Baseball Time in Texas!” Event benefitting Legends of the Game, the Tom Vandergriff story.

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‘Celebrating Baseball Time in Texas’ to be held March 22

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he fight for Major League Baseball was one of the most significant events in the history of Dallas-Fort Worth. As Rangers founding father, Tom Vandergriff, once said: “It brought us together in a way we hadn’t been together before that time. Generally, we were at war with one another. But, here, everyone agreed on baseball. Major League Baseball.”

Throughout it all, Tom Vandergriff was merely a puzzle piece in an incredible story. Because, in reality, it was our story. And, today, more than 92 million Rangers faithful have circled through the turnstiles since 1972. Yet, as time moves on, the spirit and memory of that story that defined a generation slowly fades. It is in jeopardy of being lost and forgotten forever.

“Celebrating Baseball Time in Texas!” presented by the Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau in partnership with Legends of the Game, will take place at 7 p.m. on March 27 at Arlington Music Hall. The truestory tale of Tom Vandergriff and the Texas Rangers was created to bring awareness to the Arlington story, energize the community to become advocates for the project, and to have a whole lot of fun. Proceeds from the event benefit the production of Legends of the Game.

Integrated with lots of video, the event will feature a roundtable discussion with Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame members Fergie Jenkins, Jim Sundberg, and Tom Grieve, along with the Arlington return of 1973 pitching phenom, David Clyde. The panel will be moderated by Randy Galloway and Jim Reeves. Project organizers will also unveil the vision of the movie and debut the never-before-seen conceptual trailer for the first and only time. Green River Ordinance will perform a special concert afterwards to kick-off the baseball season in style.

In addition to purchasing tickets at ArlintonMusicHall.net, you can become sponsors and receive company recognition on print materials, step-and-repeat and on an interactive website set to launch in 2020.

You also get to take home a lot of awesome Rangers autographed memorabilia. Please contact Parker Vandergriff at (817) 675-2494 for sponsorship inquiries.

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In Memoriam

Leonard Bergstrom: 1933-2019

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running the motel, he worked on the first Interstate Highway eonard Bergstrom, the patriarch of one of the city’s more through Nebraska as the foreman in charge of laying forms. When successful and civic-minded families, died on Feb. 6 at the age that job ended, he worked as a foreman at a power plant. Leonard of 86. He was the father of well-known Arlington physician, literally never stopped working.

Dr. Joan Bergstrom, and his grand-daughters, Valerie Landry and Leonard and Sharon sold the motel in 1983 and Camille McDonald, have been instrumental in the moved to died Kansas eventually settling operation of the city’s renowned boutique inn, The Leonard Bergstrom on Feb. City, 6, 2019, before at the age of 86. He was a self-made man in who had a very long and full life, filled with the joy of earned success; but still burdened with Arlington, Texas.

In 1986, he was diagnosed with stage Sanford House. many life struggles, including the loss of his son, Jeff (at age 16).

4 colon cancer. None of his doctors believed that he Bergstrom was a self-made man who had a very The fourth of seven children, he was born in Pocahontas, Iowa, on June 30, 1933, to Everett andany Rose Bergstrom. age of 15, he left the to startmore his career as a had chance At tothe survive, but hefarm lasted than long and full life, filled with the joy of earned success; construction worker. Although the work was physically challenging it gave him the 30 years beyond histhetreatment.

Inand 1995, he The but still burdened with many life struggles, including opportunity to travel and discover Midwest. He met married thebuilt love of his life, Sharon Helt, in 1954. He was drafted to the Navy in 1955 and served 2 years at San Sanford andforlived there with Sharon, for five the loss of his son, Jeff (at age 16).

Diego, California. House He then served four years in the Naval Reserves.

He and Sharon moved back to Sioux City, Iowa, where he worked on a crew building road projects years, managing the business. In 2001, they retired The fourth of seven children, he was born in throughout many small towns in Nebraska and Iowa. During the summers, he would take his family him and they wouldof getThe to enjoy the rustic life of living in small motels and fromwith management Sanford House.

Pocahontas, Iowa, on June 30, 1933, to Everett and exploring new frontiers.

They enjoyed being involved in all the activities of Rose Bergstrom. At the age of 15, he left the farm to In 1964, he and Sharon took their life savings and invested it in a small motel in North their grandchildren and later caring their great start his career as a construction worker. He met and Nebraska.

Besides running the motel, he worked on thefor first Interstate Highway Leonard Bergstrom Platte, through Nebraska as the foreman in charge of laying forms. When that job ended, he granddaughters, now ages 3 months and 2 years. married the love of his life, Sharon Helt, in 1954. He worked as a foreman at a power plant. Leonard literally never stopped working. Most nights after he got home from his “day job”, he would work the night shift at the often sleeping on the floor ofSharon the room adjacent to the reception so he could be ready He is motel survived by his wife Bergstrom; his daughter, Dr. to was drafted into the Navy in 1955 and served 2 years at San Diego, rent a room when a wayward traveler arrived. He was always improving the motel by remodeling the owner’s quarters and doing upgrades on the facilities at the motel.

Joan Bergstrom and her husband Dr. John McDonald and their Calif. He then served for four years in the Naval Reserves. daughters, Valerie Landry hersettling husband Christopher He and Sharon moved back to Sioux City, Iowa, where he worked Leonard and Sharon soldthree the motel in 1983 and moved to Kansas City, beforeand eventually in Arlington, Texas. In 1986, he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. None of his doctors believed that he had any chance to survive, but he lasted more than 30 Landry, Michelle McDonald, and Camille McDonald; his the son, Jay on a crew building road projects throughout many small towns in years beyond his treatment. In 1995, he built The Sanford House and lived there with Sharon, for 5 years, managing business.

The Sanford House was Bergstrom a source of great pride and accomplishment.

In 2001, they retired from management of The Sanford and his wife Michele Guillaneau-Bergstrom; and his great Nebraska and Iowa. In 1964, he and Sharon took their life House. savings They enjoyed being involved in all the activities of their grandchildren and later caring for their great granddaughters now ages 3 months and 2 years.

They traveled to many states and countries, often visiting Hamburg, Germany, where his younger son, granddaughters, Vivian Landry and Arya Landry. and invested it in a small motel in North Platte, Neb. Besides

In Memory of Leonard Bergstrom

Jay Bergstrom lives and works as an artist and a translator.

In September, 2018, Leonard was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia and although he responded extremely well to the chemotherapy, he developed congestive heart failure and became tired of the struggle to physically get around. On Feb. 5, 2019, he got up, got dressed, and shaved but decided to go back and lie in his bed. Within 36 hours he died peacefully at home.

“Our family business is protecting your family business.”

He loved having his two great granddaughters coming almost daily for the past two years. Their enthusiastic energy kept him going much longer than anyone expected.

Our Dad was the person who would always give the shirt off of his back or his last nickel to someone who needed it more. He will be missed greatly, but he imparted a great work ethic and his constant reminders of “Do it right the first time”, “Never make someone else do your work”, “Enjoy life every day because you can’t live yesterday over” were steady advice to his children and grandchildren. We will always be grateful for having had the opportunity to be a part of his life.

He is survived by his wife Sharon Bergstrom, his daughter, Dr. Joan Bergstrom and her husband Dr. John McDonald, and their 3 daughters, Valerie Landry and her husband Christopher Landry, Michelle McDonald, and Camille McDonald, his son, Jay Bergstrom and his wife Michele Guillaneau-Bergstrom, and his great granddaughters, Vivian Landry and Arya Landry. He was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Dean Bergstrom.

Leonard will be buried in the DFW National Cemetery located in Dallas, at a private service. The family will plan a Celebration of Leonard’s life later in the spring.

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The Tee Box

Local facility uses Toptracer technology

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lay Like A Pro. That’s the tagline of Toptracer, the company that developed the most used ball-tracking technology in golf.

“Toptracer provides the tracking system for the golf events on the PGA tour,” explains Mauricio Galante, Head Professional and Business Owner of the Golf Center of Arlington., “So when you see those guys hitting shots, it’s Toptracer. So when you come here, you play like the Pros on TV.” Indeed, Toptracer is available at the Golf Center of Arlington.

In the fall, Galante added more bays to the driving range.

Photos: Toni Randle-Cook

There is now a total of 55 indoor and outdoor bays. All of them are covered with the tracking system.

“If you come here, you are going to get your balls tracked,” says Galante. “Indoors or outdoors, anywhere you go, you are going to have that information available, either on your cell phone or on the screens provided in the bays.”

Toptracer uses infrared cameras to record valuable shot data including ball trajectory, speed and distance from the flag. At the indoor bays, the information is displayed on a 24-inch monitor.

You can use the technology to help improve your swing or to play one of five games (points, longest drive, closest to the pin, etc.) You can also turn on the golf simulator feature and virtually

play Pebble Beach and other popular golf courses.

While Toptracer has been available at indoor bays for years, the Golf Center of Arlington is the first in the U.S. to have the technology on the grass area. The ball-tracking technology is the same, but instead of seeing the information on a monitor, it’s hand-held. Players view the data using an app on their cell phones.

Avid golfers say Toptracer definitely helps.

“You know for sure how far you hit something,” says golfer Mike Jarzabski, “which is good when you get on the course and you have to decide which club to use.”

The idea may sound similar to the popular TopGolf facilities. But there are differences – one of them is the ball.

“Toptracer is optical,” says Galante. “The balls you are hitting are the same balls that you practice with on a normal day on the driving range.”

Those balls are changed every 200 hits.

“If you live in Arlington, you can drive 15 miles one way or the other to get to a Top Golf and have a great experience. But you can also drive down the road, come see Mauricio and get a very similar experience with your friends or your family,” says Nathan Wojtkiewiczm, the General Manager for Toptracer North America. “It’s a slightly different experience and offers something to the local community that is really unique.”

The Golf Center of Arlington was recently named a 2018 Top 50 Stand-Alone Driving Range by the Golf Range Association of America. For more: golfcenterofarlington.com – Toni Randle-Cook

Texas Rangers Golf Club opens ARLINGTON GOLF AND THE TEXAS RANGERS have partnered to build the world’s only Major League Baseball-branded golf course — the Texas Rangers Golf Club — which opened last month at 701 Brown Blvd.

Residents of Arlington will receive a 20 percent discount on all posted daily rates, while both resident and non-resident golfers age 62 and older will receive further discounts off most posted rates. Deeper discounts are available for Frequent Player Program subscribers. All posted rates include green fee, ½ cart and range balls prior to play. For more: arlingtongolf.com.

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The new Esports Stadium Arlington is all it was billed to be – and more • By Sara Pintilie

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sports are here to stay, and Arlington welcomes them with open state-of-the-art arms.

One might scoff at the notion of “video game sports” but this entertainment has grown in popularity in the last few years – and it’s a blast.

And Arlington decided to get in on that esports wave with a smart conversion of the old Arlington Convention Center, that I forgot existed, into the Esports Stadium Arlington & Expo Center.

The Venue opened in late 2018, and it’s the largest dedicated esports space in North America at 100,000 square feet. It has since been hosting events that piqued the interest of local gamers – like me.

Last month, a friend and I went to an event at this new venue to see Dallas Fuel play.

Dallas Fuel is a professional team in The Overwatch League – an esports league for the popular game Overwatch.

I’ve played a … significant number of hours on the game, and it has become part of my zeitgeist.

Photo: City of Arlington So when I found out that a watch party for my team was in Arlington, I was stoked.

Since Esports events are still new in the DFW area, my friend and I weren’t expecting much, but curious about the venue. Neither of us had been to the stadium before, and the last time I was at that site – when it was the Arlington Convention Center – was more than 10 years ago.

We expected a small crowd, maybe a few cool amenities, and a big screen.

Doors opened at 7 p.m., but we showed up more around 7:30 p.m., thinking that we would be among not that many people at open.

Boy, were we wrong.

When we walked in and got our tickets scanned, some of the swag was completely gone, and the front concession stand was picked over. Even the Dallas Fuel merch had a hefty dent in its stock.

That area fed into the PC Gaming area. The computers, all state-of-

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the-art and spaced out in a large area, looked inviting, but that will have to be another column.* But for now, I will tell you that the esports stadium allows PC gamers to rent the computers hourly to play games or console gamers to do the same with the most recent gaming consoles on the market.

We skipped the gaming to partake in that evening’s event, which was in the main hall.

The vibe in the room surprised me. It was energetic, yet chill, and welcoming. A varied number of people came out to watch, and it looked more like a hip event and less like a comic convention from the 1980s.

Fans were decked out in Dallas Fuel merch, much more than I thought. The seats were nearly packed, all placed in front of this insane screen — 85-foot-long screen.

85 feet.

This screen needs its own column** to explain how cool it Photo: csgoleague.com was.

Esports Stadium Arlington & Expo Center is And I was in love with the a major win for the city. stage setup. This sleek lit stage made me want to come back and see how good it would look with players on it.

With more concessions in the main hall, comfortable seating and actual ventilation, the event was fun – even though Dallas Fuel’s match was disappointing.

The Esports Stadium was a smart move, Arlington. Can’t wait to see what else you have in store for the gaming community. *Probably titled: How to be a PC gamer without losing your life savings **Probably titled: How cool was that screen, man?

Sara Pintilie is a distinguished writer, editor and photographer who calls Arlington home. In her column, she offers a millennial’s take on things local.

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SIGHTS / SOUNDS Your resource for entertainment in and around Arlington/Mansfield MUSIC: Boston Pops Orchestra

When: March 20 Where: The Theatre at Grand Prairie (1001 Performance Place, Grand Prairie) Mansfield) Show time: 8 p.m.

Notes: The Boston Pops Orchestra is one of the more popular orchestras in American history.

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MUSIC: Concerts at Arlington Music Hall

When: March 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 21, 22, 28, 29, 30 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: Check website for times Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include: Third-annual Jazz Festival (March 1-2); Rogue Angels Burlesque Show & Experience (March 8); Reflections of Patsy Cline (March 9); Rich Little (March 9); Petty Theft (March 15); Joie de Vivre: A Rhythmic Mardi Gras Experience (March 16); Tanya Tucker (March 21); Rhonda Vincent (March 22); Bidi Bidi Banda - Selena Tribute (March 28); The Steeldrivers (March 29); Ray Charles and Little Richard Tribute (March 30).

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MUSIC: Concerts at Texas Live!

When: March 6-31 Where: Texas Live!

Show times: Check website for times Notes: The following performers are scheduled to appear at Texas Live! this month: Keith Mitchell (6 p.m. on March 7 at Lockhart Smokehouse); Clayton Gardner (8 p.m. on March 7 at Troy’s); Legacy 4 (8 p.m. on March 8 at Troy’s); Epic Unplugged (8 p.m. on March 8 at Live! Arena); Corina Groves Band (8 p.m. on March 9 at Troy’s); Squeezebox Bandits (8 p.m. on March 9 at Troy’s); Brad Thompson (8 p.m.

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on March 14 and March 21 at Troy’s); Bradley Banning (9:30 p.m. on March 21 at Lockhart Smokehouse); Benton Lawson (8 p.m. on March 29 at Troy’s) and Steve Helms (8 p.m. on March 30 at Troy’s).

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MUSIC: Symphony Arlington presents “Across the Pond” featuring Ft. Paul Silverthone, Viola

When: March 16 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m.

Notes: This concert will feature Auber’s “Overture to The Bronze Horse” and Walton’s “Concerto for Viola and Orchestra.”

For more: symphonyarlington.org

THEATER: A Few Good Men

When: March 29 - April 14 Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday; 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday Notes: This Broadway hit, based on the popular movie about the trial of two Marines for complicity in the death of a fellow Marine at Guantanamo Bay, sizzles on stage.

For more: theatrearlington.org

THEATER: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

When: March 29-30 Where: Willie Pigg Auditorium (1520 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield) Show times: 7 p.m. on Friday; 2 p.m. on Saturday Notes: Mainstage Classic Theatre presents this play that spotlights Willy Wonka’s worldfamous Chocolate Factory.

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ON THE MAIN STAGE: UTA’S ‘THE MUSIC MAN’

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he University of Texas at Arlington Department of Theatre Arts will present “The Music Man” on March 1-3 at UTA’s Mainstage Theatre. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. on March 1-2 and at 2:30 p.m. on March 3.

Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award-winning musical comedy has been entertaining audiences since 1957 and is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation.

The musical follows fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the people of River City, Iowa, into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band that he vows to organize – despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef.

For more: theatre.uta.edu.

PAW PATROL LIVE!

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he Theatre at Grand Prairie will present “Paw Patrol Live! on March 1-3. Performances will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday and at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

This live, children-focused production, based on the popular Nickelodeon television show, follows all the favorite characters on pirate adventures that are sure to bring a smile to the faces of audience members of all ages.

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Speaking of Sports

First (and generally foremost) ...

Remembering some of the sports moments that left me glad I chose this line of work • By John Rhadigan

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o you remember your first? After almost 30+ years in this business, I’ve been fortunate to experience many great “sports firsts.” What a joy it was to get to Texas in 1990, just one year after Jerry Jones and Jimmy Johnson had burst onto the Cowboys scene. Covering the Cowboys all through the ‘90s was an unbelievable ride.

I will never forget Super Bowl XXVII. On January 31, 1993, I walked out of the tunnel and onto the field at the Rose Bowl long before the fans were allowed in. I looked up at the empty bowl with the palm trees visible and blue skies beyond, and I just said, ”Wow!” The guy standing next to me said, “They should play the Super Bowl here every year.”

I turned to agree and was stunned to see that I was standing with the National Anthem singer, Garth Brooks. I tried to play it cool and stammered something like, “You’re right, they should….and by the way, I love you ... well, your work ... I mean your music!” Garth knew what I meant.

The day got even better when the Cowboys crushed the Bills 52-17. The next day, Troy Aikman was a guest star on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. I was with NBC5 at the time, and we got an invite to do an exclusive story about how the Super Bowl MVP spent the day after the big game. I still remember sitting in the Green Room when Jay Leno came in to greet all of us. Talk about a week full of special “sports firsts!”

My favorite college football “first” was covering the undefeated Texas Longhorns against the undefeated USC Trojans for all the

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marbles. Texas trailed by 12 points with 6:42 left to play. Once again, I found myself at the majestic Rose Bowl where media members must walk through the stands to get to the field to conduct post game interviews.

As I passed several burnt-orange-clad fans, they asked, “It’s over isn’t it?” I confidently said, “Are you kidding? Not with Vince Young at the helm!”

If we’re being honest, I also thought it was over, but I wanted to make the Texas fans feel better. Of course, Early in my Texas sports led by Young, Texas broadcasting career, I got to did come back to win. see Troy Aikman lead the Dallas Cowboys to a Super Bowl The night sky was victory over the Buffalo Bills filled with orange and – and then got to join him in the green room at “The Tonight white confetti, and Show.” the grand old stadium served as the backdrop of what many still call the best college football game ever.

This year will be somewhat surreal as we say goodbye to another grand stadium. Globe Life Park in Arlington is still the place of one of my favorite baseball moments. When Neftali Feliz struck out Alex Rodriguez to send the Photo: nflspinzone.com Rangers to their first World Series ...what a night! What a memory! What a first!

Our amazing sports community continues to provide thrills and chills. I can’t wait to see what memories and special “firsts” the Rangers’ new home will hold.

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ITINERARY Your official Arlington/Mansfield-area guide to fun (and the like) Planetarium shows

When: March 1-31 Where: The Planetarium at UT Arlington (700 Planetarium Place) Time: Check website for show times In a nutshell: With a 60-foot-diameter dome and its state-of-the art Digistar 5 DLP Projection system, The Planetarium at UT Arlington is one of the largest and most sophisticated in the state of Texas. The Digistar 5 system can project stars, planets, galaxies and virtually anything else onto the dome.

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The American Rodeo

When: March 2-3 Where: AT&T Stadium Time: 6:30 p.m. on Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: The American. presented by RDF-TV, returns to AT&T Stadium as a two-day event, making it the World’s Richest Weekend in Western Sports. Two new events, BreakAway Roping and #9 Team Roping, have been added for 2019. Final qualification rounds will take place on March 2; the finals will be on March 3.

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Youth Art Month

When: March 6 - April 17 Where: Arlington Museum of Art Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: Each Spring the AMA works collaboratively with the Arlington Independent School District to give students the opportunity to display their pieces, done in a wide variety of mediums, to the general public. Six weeks are dedicated to this exhibition. It is held in conjunction with National Youth Art Month and Youth Art Month work on display in Austin, Texas at the Capitol building.

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Foodies Farmer’s Market & Yoga

When: March 9 Where: Urban Union, 500 E. Front St. Time: 2 p.m. - 6 p.m.

In a nutshell: In addition to fruits, herbs and vegetables at the Market, you’ll find specialty coffee, baked goods, beef jerky, soaps, popcorn, cheeses, jams and much more.

For more: arlingtonfoodies.com

IT’S SPRING BREAK AT SIX FLAGS OVER TEXAS

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here’s nothing quite like celebrating Spring Break at Six Flags Over Texas, where you can scream big on Titan as you plunge nearly 26 stories at speeds of up to 85 mph or test your nerves on MR. FREEZE: Reverse Blast as you travel backwards into a 180-degree inversion that takes you upside down as you stare at the ground. Plus, there are shows and attractions for the whole family.

For more: sixflags.com/overtexas.

UTA baseball

When: March 15-17, 19, 27, 29-31 Where: College Park Center (600 S. Center St.) Time: Check website for game times In a nutshell: The Mavericks will set their sights on a Sun Belt Conference title while hosting the following teams this month: Georgia Southern (March 15-17), TCU (March 19 at Globe Life Field), Abilene Christian University (March 27) and South Alabama (March 29-31).

For more: utamavs.com

Texas Rangers baseball

When: March 28-31 Where: Globe Life Park Time: Check website for game times In a nutshell: Your Texas Rangers will begin their pursuit of the American League Championship with a home series against the Chicago Cubs.

For more: texasrangers.com

The 2nd Annual Arlington Marathon, Half Marathon, & 5K

When: March 31 Where: UTA Mavericks Stadium (1307 W Mitchell St.) Time: 7 a.m.

In a nutshell: Whether you are a competitive runner, mid-pack runner, jogger or walker, everyone will have a great time.

For more: arlingtonmarathon.athlete360.com

MAVERICK SPEAKERS: ANNA DEAVERE SMITH

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he University of Texas at Arlington’s Maverick Speakers Series will feature actor/playwrite/professor Anna Deavere Smith at 7:30 p.m. on March 26 at Texas Hall (701 W. Nedderman Drive).

Smith is best known for crafting more than 15 one-woman shows based on hundreds of conversations, turning her interviews into scripts and transforming herself into an astonishing number of characters.

In 2012, she was awarded the National Humanities Medal, presented by President Obama, and in 2015, she was named a Jefferson Lecturer, the nation’s highest honor in the humanities.

For more: uta.edu/maverickspeakers.

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Brian Greene “at work”

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by Richard Greene

Small business success close to home

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ith this month’s focus on the backbone of our local economy – the small businesses of our community – it occurred to me that I might share my connection to a local businessman’s journey to success that is very close to home.

Brian Greene, my and Sylvia’s son, discovered his enthusiasm for film and video production beginning in the fifth grade with the making of a First Aid video for a scouting merit badge. That passion continued through junior high, where he became known as the school’s “video man.”

My thoughts were that it was a temporary interest that would run its course in a year or two, and he would be on to something else.

I should have realized the error of that supposition when he and a Gunn Jr. High School classmate produced a supply of business cards offering to film “graduations, weddings, and births.” Their target audience was immediately at hand, as they were surrounded by large numbers of fellow students whose families could use such services.

The birth part of their offer was perhaps an overreach, but entrepreneurs have a tendency for doing that.

In any event, instead of his interest in the field fading away, it only grew as he made his way through Baylor University. At first, he was working on a business curriculum – a decision that would serve his future – then he transferred into the school’s telecommunication program and got his degree there.

Soon he would become a pioneer in the development of the new technology of high-definition television and, in 1995, launch his own company, Greene HD Productions, Inc. Working with the new industry’s mega cameras, computers, and magical editing software, he marketed his services with skills to produce programming from concept to completion. Among his earliest work was the first-ever high-definition theater-in-motion featuring the Trinity River Raft Ride attraction at River Legacy’s Living Science Center.

Soon he was turning out television projects that included the first true high-definition programming for Discovery HD Theater. That led to his first Emmy nomination in 2001.

He started picking up Telly Awards – the industry’s trophies that honor excellence in video and television across all screens.

Today his work has garnered more than a dozen of them that fill the shelves in his Arlington office.

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one of them scoring the broadcaster’s highest-ever daytime ratings among all their shows. In addition to domestic markets, his work has been featured on the BBC in Great Britain, NHK in Japan, and broadcasters in Europe, Australia, and Asia.

In 2007, working with the Marathon Motor Coach company, he built a 12-camera mobile production unit that was a departure from the traditional truck units being used in the industry. Clients were able to record straight to disk and edit while in motion (a first in the trade), all while in the air-conditioned comfort of a luxury studio on wheels.

For that breakthrough in mobile production technology, he won two Best of Show Awards at annual conventions of the National Association of Broadcasters.

Currently under production are two seasons of 13 episodes each of a new television series that will debut as “Road to Provenance.”

An apt title, that means a record of ownership of a work of art or an antique, used as a guide to authenticity or quality. It’s all about the most revered private collections of the rarest automobiles in the world.

The series provides a look into the lives of car enthusiasts as they share stories of their journeys, their cars and why they collect the Best of the Best – an actual title that is awarded to the winning vehicle selected from the best of show winners at the most prestigious concours d’elegance events around the world.

Already in its second year of production, the work has taken Brian to eight countries filming episodes that feature the lifestyles of collectors and owners of the cars that connect them to the art form often found in the world’s finest automotive museums.

An example of the kind of amazing vehicles featured in the series is the winner of this year’s Best of the Best – a 1937 Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B Berlinetta, one of the most prestigious cars in the world. Only five were built, and one of its siblings was auctioned last month for more than $16 million.

Programming is set to air on the History Channel later this year. Brian’s long-time business partner and Arlington classic car collector, Mike Ames, and their Dallas associate, John Ridings Lee, are the co-producers of the series.

A local business with an international flavor and a couple of proud parents.

Richard Greene served as Arlington’s mayor from 1987-1997 and currently teaches in the University of Texas at Arlington’s graduate program in the College of Architecture, Planning and Public Affairs.

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