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contents November • Volume 5 • Issue 11

Highlights 32 Autumn, Arlington-style!

Arlington photographer Bob Brennan helps us celebrate a special time of year.

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34 For these we give thanks This month, we celebrate five local non-profits that make a difference in people’s lives.

Photos: Richard Greene and Bruce Maxwell

On the cover Dr. Moody Alexander (top left), Dr. Nathan J Flesher (right), Dr. James Hyde and Dr. Robert Miller (bottom left) represent three of the Arlington area’s more prominent – and trusted – dental health practices. This month, we visit with each of them, beginning on page 27.

36 From salutes to sleighbells There are all manner of holidays – and holiday events – starting in November. Here are some highlights.

38 Balancing act Physical therapy helps an Arlington juggler get back to helping others.

40 A classroom with taste

Departments Starting Line ... 10 • This ‘n Data ... 12 Scene ... 22, 50, 60, 66 • Around Town ... 24 Style ... 48 • The Tee Box ... 70 Health/Fitness ... 72 • Dining Guide ... 74 Sights/Sounds ... 76 • Speaking of Sports ... 78 Itinerary ... 80 • Finish Line ... 82

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A student-operated restaurant, Savvy’s Bistro, is all the rage in Mansfield.

42 Cars & guitars Alan Petsche’s 1938 Buick Limited Model 90-L is rockin’ – in more ways than one!

46 Restoration Threads Haley Coon is bringing attention – and financial help – to kids in foster care.

52 Home SWEET! Home This Dalworthington Gardens treasure is spacious and comfortable – and, oh, what great views it provides.

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58 Good as gold The Arlington Parks & Recreation Department won the 2018 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence.

62 Get your tickets The promising UTA men’s and women’s basketball teams will tip off the 2018-2019 season this month.

Special focus: dental health Meet some of the men and women who have devoted their lives to helping make Arlington-area residents smile.

See page 26.

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64 A huge win for Arlington The 2018 NFL Draft set record numbers when more than 200,000 people flocked to the city for the event.

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Can I have “Thanksgiving is the best holiday” for $500, please?

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am likely in the minority, but I believe Thanksgiving to be the greatest national holiday.

I know what you’re thinking: “Wait a minute, there, Yale. Aren’t you forgetting Feb. 20, Hoodie Hoo! Day, which celebrates the coming of spring?” No, I am not. The fact is, no holiday makes me say “Hoodie Hoo!” more than Thanksgiving. Here’s why: First off, Thanksgiving is Christmas without the pretense. You gather with family. You eat tasty vittles. You remember that which makes your life special. You smile at the notion that your life is, indeed, special.

Meanwhile, you don’t buy stuff you can’t afford to please people you don’t particularly like.

You don’t worry if the stuff you bought for people you do like fits both body and taste. You don’t attend parties for days and nights on end in preparation of the big day. Consequently, you don’t have to put “lose weight” on your list of New Year’s resolutions, save for that notation you mentally write every year that says, “next year: a tad less stuffing.”

For me, personally, Thanksgiving also represents a time of reflection that is punctuated by a prayer that likely is the most sincere one I say all year. I truly am thankful, and I try to make a point on the fourth Thursday of November every year to acknowledge that for which I am grateful.

Specifically, that would start with my family. The age gap separating the oldest Youngblood from the youngest spans some 85 years, so I get to marvel at wisdom and innocence, all at once.

I joyfully celebrate that both of my parents will still be seated at the “grownup” table, even as I make a point to turn an ear to what’s going on a few feet away, where my nearly 2-year-old grandson will be making the other grandkids giggle with his less-than-stellar forking/spooning skills.

This year, the doorbell will ring “mid-meal” – it always does – signaling that one of my offspring’s friends will be joining us on this special day – at Yale Youngblood, Editor least one of them always does. That tells me he/ she considers my family to be his/her family. Well, either that, or he/she considers my kids’ mom to be a better cook than his/her mom. It doesn’t matter; that someone not named Youngblood deems our Thanksgiving ritual to be significant reinforces that which makes it significant for me.

Sometime during that significant ritual, I will be called on to offer the aforementioned sincere prayer, and I will note, aloud, how blessed I’ve been to have a lovely family, the finest friends for which anyone could hope, and a life made significantly better by their collective presence. I will conclude the invocation by saying, “amen.”

But what I’ll really be thinking is, “hoodie hoo!”

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Howdy, partner Organizations in Arlington and Fort Worth strike a deal to become the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County

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fter serving children and youth in Arlington for nearly six decades, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington has added a partner – and expanded its scope – by becoming part of the new Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County.

Announcement of a merger between the Arlington organization and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth came last month.

Daphne Barlow has been named CEO of the new and enhanced offshoot of the former clubs. Steve Wurm, most recently CEO of the Arlington clubs, will be executive vice president. Barlow says the young people the BGCGTC will serve moving forward – especially those in lower income neighborhoods – will have

greater opportunities in a combined Boys & Girls Club.

“It’s clear we can do more,” she says.

“Not just in Fort Worth and Arlington but in all of Tarrant County.”

Mike Gerro, chairman of the board in Arlington, says the partnership, which had been discussed at length over the past year, is a good fit for everyone.

“Because our Boys & Girls Clubs are located where the kids and teens need us, in their communities and schools, this consolidation uniquely provides the benefits of combining resources without losing a strong local presence,” Gerro says.

Both organizations sought to preserve their legacies and rich history in Arlington and Fort Worth by securing a strong

plan for the future. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington was established as the Arlington Boys Club in 1959. With generous community support from organizations such as the Ladies Auxiliary, the Arlington organization has continued to meet the needs of boys and girls in its service area. In 1991, the organization officially became the Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth was established in 1926 as the Panther Boys Club. Later, in 1935 the Fort Worth Boys Club was created.

The two organizations merged in 1990 to become the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth.

Combined, the Arlington and Fort Worth clubs serve more than 21,000 youth.

Bridge over troubled waters Arlington Police Department honored for project that helps kids get home safely

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eneral Motors Arlington Assembly has earned a spot – No. 76 – on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Top 100 List of the largest green power users.

GM’s Arlington Assembly will now run on 100-percent clean wind energy following the recent opening of the Cactus Flats Wind Farm. The 148-megawatt facility is based in Concho County.

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he Arlington Police Department was recently presented with the 2018 Texas Municipal League Excellence Award for The Bridge Kids project in the Public Safety Category.

The Bridge Kids, which were spotlighted earlier this year in Kenneth Perkins’ Around Town column, is an initiative the Arlington Police Department started in 2016 to help kids at a nearby elementary school get home safely crossing over a pedestrian bridge. Parents

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and neighbors were concerned about juvenile delinquent behavior and bullying of kids near the bridge. The APD met with community members and the school administration to develop a comprehensive plan to address the problems.

The school staff walks with the kids to the edge of campus where officers are waiting.

The officers then walk and talk with the kids as they cross the bridge into their neighborhoods safely.

RAISE YOUR HAND if you watched former Arlington Lamar track star Jeremy Wariner win four medals in the 2004 and 2008 Olympics. Keep that hand up if you knew that Wariner’s personal best time in the 400 meters was 43.45 seconds, which still ranks among the top six in history.

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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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What’s on Tap next ...

Hyperloops and bullet trains will be the topic of the month

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he next Arlington on Tap, coming up from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Urban Alchemy (403 E. Main St.), might well change the way you think about your future out-of-town trips. The speaker will be Michael Morris, transportation director at the North Texas Council of Governments, who believes there’s a lot more variety in the future of moving around in the Metroplex and Texas than more highways, autos and aircraft.

In the not too distant years ahead, for instance, you might journey from Arlington to Houston (or Austin or San Antonio) at hundreds of miles an hour – without ever leaving the ground or thinking about an airport.

Morris’ talk topic is “Hyperloops and Bullet Trains (Getting There in a Hurry).”

“Though Arlington ranks among Michael Morris national leaders in the number of vehicles per household – the town really is auto-focused – it should be noted that in the not-too-distant future it is entirely probable that new methods of getting into and out of town will most certainly evolve,” says O.K. Carter, organizer of Arlington on Tap. “And by this, we don’t mean driverless cars, electric vehicles or even Uber, though all of them are likely to be prominent in the city’s future. No one in North Texas knows more about this than Morris, who has made the advancement of transportation his life’s work. In this, he is a profound-out-of-the-box thinker.”

Carter adds, “A famed, now deceased, mayor of Arlington was once asked what major factors influenced the city’s mercurial growth. He replied that there had been many critical influences but that the big three were redundant: Location, location and location. That’s a certainty that still holds because there’s this: To get from Dallas to Fort Worth or vice versa there’s a pretty safe bet you’re going to have to go through Arlington to do it.

“No one knows more about the how, when and the big picture possibilities of alternative transportation modes than Morris, so I recommend clueing yourself in at the next Tap session.”

Sponsors of Arlington on Tap include Downtown Arlington Management Corp., Arlington Today Magazine, the Arlington Historical Society and Arlington Proud.

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Arlington Tomorrow Foundation awards grant to Green Oaks School to create life prep academy

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he Arlington Tomorrow Foundation has contributed a $1 million grant to Green Oaks School in Arlington to create a life prep academy that helps post-secondary students with Down syndrome learn life and job skills that will place them on a path to independence.

The school opened in 2000 with a mission to serve and educate students with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities.

It grew from just four students in its first year to more than 100 students from 47 zip codes.

The project is scheduled to open in 2020. Green Oaks is trying to raise $5.5 million for the academy. For more: greenoaksinc.org.

Chaplain Rich Stoglin was recently appointed to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists.

Governor appoints Stoglin T

exas Governor Gregg Abbott has appointed Chaplain Rich Stoglin of Arlington to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Marriage and Family Therapists for a six-year term.

Chaplain Stoglin’s preliminary swearing in ceremony was conducted by Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley with Commissioner Andy Nguyen and Stoglin’s wife, Reciaa witnessing the ceremony.

Retired Commander Stoglin’s military service included an assignment as Regimental Chaplain to the largest artillery command in the U. S. Marine Corps. After 23 years in service to our country, he now serves as CEO of The Stoglin Group, chairs the recently created Arlington Civil Service Commission and is the founder of the Community Influence Leaders Roundtable.

The mission of the board that licenses and regulates marriage and family therapists in Texas is to support the Texas Department of State Health Services in its commitment “To improve the health, safety and well-being of Texans through good stewardship of public resources, and a focus on core public health functions.”

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Police Chief Johnson honored LAST MONTH, Arlington Police Chief Will Johnson was officially sworn in as Vice President at Large for the International Association of Chiefs of Police. Chief Johnson becomes the first Arlington police chief in the 125-year history of IACP to hold such a position. The IACP is the largest law enforcement leadership organization in the world, representing over 36,000 members. Chief Johnson has been a member of the IACP since 2008 and has served in many capacities during his tenure with the organization, including as the Chair for the IACP Human and Civil Rights Committee and on the IACP Board of Directors.

Arlington Reads helped nearly 400 students reach personal goals last year

Globe Life Field: 13 months down.

17 months to go.

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rlington Reads, the adult literacy initiative of the Arlington Public Library, served 388 students in the 2017-18 school year and looks to serve more this year.

Arlington Reads offers free classes in high school equivalency test preparation, English as a Second Language, citizenship and general adult education. Classes are offered in the Downtown Library, several library branches and other community centers.

Last year, 288 students attended 12 or more hours of class and made strides toward personal goals. Some 185 students attended English as a Second Language or Citizenship classes, and 103 took high school equivalency classes to prepare for the GED and other diploma tests.

For more: arlingtonlibrary.org.

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We rescued Zoey when she was about 1 year old in May of 2017.

We weren’t looking for such a young dog, but she caught my husband’s eye as we were looking at the shelter. We asked if we could meet her, and we instantly knew she was going to be going home with us. She has completed our little family. We love taking her places with us, She’s been to a Rangers game, and we love that Arlington has so many dog friendly patios that welcome her.

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UTA NEWS: The university celebrates the new SEIR T

he University of Texas at Arlington recently held a ribbon cutting ceremony and lab tour of the new Science & Engineering Innovation & Research building (SEIR).

The facility is a 229,000 square-foot modern environment where researchers from different fields will collaborate closely to develop health science research that impacts our world. SEIR research focuses around four broad areas: brain health, cancer, cardiovascular health and healthy aging and rehabilitative medicine.

SEIR is divided into research neighborhoods, which bring together teams from a wide range of disciplines to work in close proximity, allowing for a more free exchange of ideas.

Instead of disparate labs across campus, these neighborhoods are large, multidisciplinary spaces where researchers can collaborate to create novel approaches for addressing the pressing issues affecting the life and health sciences.

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October 1 was the 36th annual Dean Corey Marching Extravaganza that brought together our 10 junior high marching bands, six high school marching bands and the UTA marching band. Their performances were wonderful, and they looked polished and ready to start competition season.

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Scene Snapshots from the Arlington on Tap at Hooligan’s and from Party for a Purpose, “A Night in Rio,” benefitting The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Tarrant County

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Lisa Turner, the guest speaker at Arlington on Tap at Hooligan’s

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Some of the young people who are served by the BGCGTC perform a dance for their guests.

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Around Town

A welcome mat for vets Tarrant County College wants to do more than just celebrate those who serve • By Kenneth Perkins

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he other day I was at Veteran’s Park attempting, with meager luck, to find a decent angle to snap a photo of the two bronze soldiers crouching slightly, guns in hand, in what was suppose to be a battlefield somewhere in Vietnam during that bloody conflict. The American and South Vietnamese soldiers are atop the eight-foot sculpture honoring the sacrifice of the South Vietnamese servicemen and the U.S. military.

It must have looked odd enough for a man to come strolling over from the playground to ask what, exactly, was I doing.

He found my predicament amusing and during our brief chat told me how he passed a handful of parks from his East Arlington home to get to Veterans, partly because, as an Army vet himself, he felt a sense of purpose by merely being in the presence of the sculpture.

I asked what he did after his service, and he told me rather reluctantly how he “bounced around a bit” doing “this and that,” although I got the idea that meant unemployment. Now, though, he works for a heating and air shop as a technician. Not exciting work, he confesses, “but it’s a job and it pays the bills, you know?”

Surely I do. The vet, who didn’t want his name used, said he had attended Tarrant County College to obtain the skill, and it certainly piqued my interest because a few moments earlier I was on the phone with TCC’s Communications representative, Rita Parsons, who was expounding on the welcome mat put out for veterans who might want to attend the college.

After perusing the TCC website it was quite clear that this is a special place for veterans, in part because of the nudges they give veterans to try and return or start college and the safety nets provided if they step into a pothole or two.

Veterans attending TCC can receive specific academic advising catered to them, counseling, tutoring, their own veterans advocate and a director of Student Financial Aid Services whose primary job is to assist military veterans and their family members in understanding and obtaining benefits available under state and

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federal financial assistance programs. You can even request credit for military service.

No wonder TCC was named a Top School by the 2018 Military Advanced Education & Universities, and ranked as the number two community college in the nation by the Military Times magazine, Military Times Best Colleges 2018.

James Foreman, an Air Force vet and TCC’s public services librarian, says the place is about as welcoming as it gets when it comes to making former service men and women comfortable, and that’s more than half the battle right there.

For the second consecutive year, Foreman moderated a panel about “The Veterans’ Experience,” in which veterans discussed their experiences in and out of the military.

“As moderator, I asked people who have served about their experiences. It was a very diverse panel,” says Foreman, who spent a decade in the Air Force. “They merely talked about what they did and how it affected them.”

Foreman says being on a college campus with other veterans gives them an opportunity to get together and talk about their shared experiences.

“Plus it gives those people who have not served in the military an opportunity to get a sense of what it’s like,” Foreman says.

The vet at the park wasn’t all that keen on talking about it, but Foreman says even the Photo: Kenneth Perkins “silent types,” the former service men and women, return now to a culture where it’s okay to share.

Yet it’s okay if they don’t want to say anything.

Perhaps that’s the glory of TCC and other colleges like it that embrace veterans with open arms, provide the various programs to sustain them and the safety nets to catch them when they fall.

Celebrating Veterans is fine. Let’s keep doing that.

Providing an easy path to an education is even better.

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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Dental health care

professionals you need to know

Dental Health Care

Dr. Moody Alexander

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rs. Alexander Orthodontics has long been known as one of Arlington’s more prominent family practices – with the emphasis on “family.”

Dr. Moody Alexander, currently at the forefront of the practice, is a second-generation orthodontist. His father Wick opened the Photo: Richard Greene Arlington office in 1964. Moody’s older brother, Chuck, joined his dad in 1990 and worked with Wick until 1996 before he and his family moved to Colorado.

By that time, Moody had come on board, as well, and he has been the primary orthodontics provider at the practice for more than 10 years. Over the past five and a half decades, Drs. Alexander Orthodontics has focused on providing orthodontic treatment for children and adults, many of whom have become like – here’s that word again – family to the Alexanders and their staff.

One reason for that is the practice’s knack for making the process of getting braces fun. “We work hard to provide a 5-star service experience for our patients, from their initial phone call to the ‘getting braces off’ celebration,” Moody says. “Our practice offers a relaxed, friendly, open environment where patients and their parents are encouraged to get involved in their treatment. People truly experience a family environment where they are known and cared for like a member of our own family.”

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

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

To that end, the practice uses cutting edge technology, such as the digital intraoral scanner, to make the visit more comfortable. The scanner replaces the uncomfortable process of making impressions.

“Instead of impressions, we are able to use a two-minute scan to get an incredibly accurate digital model of patients’ teeth and bite,” Dr. Alexander says. “This improved technique allows us to be more

accurate with our diagnosis and treatment options.”

Also, in addition to offering the Alexander Technique system of traditional metal braces (a system developed by Dr. Wick Alexander and used by orthodontists around the world) this office offers a variety of cutting edge esthetic options: clear and iridescent brackets and clear aligner therapy like Invisalign, as well as the completely invisible InBrace – braces that go on the back of teeth.

Drs. Alexander is one of only a small group of orthodontists in the country that offer it.

Another thing that sets Drs. Alexander Orthodontics apart is its yearning to “give back.” “We realize the incredible blessings that we have in our lives and try to live by the passage from Luke that says ‘to whom much is given, much is required,’” Dr. Alexander says. “That’s why we developed our wooden nickel program. Twice a year, we provide an opportunity for patients to be involved with a humanitarian project by donating wooden nickels they earned by being good patients. It is a beautiful thing watching patients give back out of their nickels they have worked hard to earn.”

Dr. Alexander and his wife Emily have seven children, including three adopted children from Ethiopia, where he conducted dentalhealth-based mission trips for several years before the politcal climate made it difficult to return. That did not deter him from giving back, however, especially in the local community, where Drs. Alexander Orthodontics partners with like minded organizations in town: Young Life, Arlington Southwest Little League, Gospel City Church, Pantego Christian Academy, Alliance for Children, Mission Arlington, Dental Health of Arlington, “and various organizations that we support through our patients, also.”

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Dr. Nathan J Flesher

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hen Nathan J Flesher became the primary dental care provider at his practice, he knew he was being charged with carrying on a revered tradition.

Thankfully, he was well prepared for the task.

“I graduated in 2014 and took over Dr. David Bridgwater’s 40-yearold practice in January of 2016,” Dr. Flesher says. “Since graduating I’ve Photo: Bruce Maxwell completed 10 times the state required, minimum amount of continuing education. This has resulted in the ability for me to excel at general dentistry very early in my career and offer advanced options in my office such as implant therapy.”

Before succeeding Dr. Bridgwater, Dr. Flesher was able to spend two years experiencing the different aspects of modern dentistry, including a one-year rotation exclusively providing emergency dentistry. “The unusually high frequency of complex procedures I performed, such as root canal therapy and wisdom teeth extractions, uniquely accelerated my repertoire of capabilities,” Dr. Flesher says. “ All along the way, I’ve been a commissioned officer in the Army Dental Corp as a reservist. I love the opportunity to serve our nation’s brave soldiers throughout the year, coaching them to great oral health and following the Army Medicine mission to ‘conserve the fighting strength.’”

Through it all has been what he calls his “better half” since 2008, wife Becca. “She is a phenomenal wife and encourager, as well as being a Registered Nurse,” Dr. Flesher says. “We welcomed our first child, Gavin James, on Aug. 16th! Becca is loving her new role as mommy.”

Dr. Flesher says his professional philosophy can be summarized in a few descriptive words: ethics, integrity, golden rule. “Our practice mission – which my entire team and I recite every morning – is as follows: Providing complete, lifelong dentistry with excellence and integrity. Keeping a focus on the whole person

while honoring God first. Following the golden rule as stated in Matthew 7:12: ‘So whatever you wish others would do to you, do also to them. For this is the Law and the Prophets (ESV).’”

As might be expected from someone who makes it a priority to be prepared, Dr. Flesher says he spares no expense on advances in technology and clinical excellence if it helps he and his staff better achieve their mission. He recently invested in a 3D cone beam machine and an 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner.

“The cone beam allows me to plan implant cases on the computer for targeted delivery, whereas the only alternative is to free-hand,” he says. “The TRIOS allows us to take digital impressions instead of the old goopy ones – our patients love it! Following the golden rule means that I provide what I would want for my own dental care: precisely planned implants (greatly reducing potential operator error) and digital impressions!”

The Fleshers are active members of the church body at Gospel City Church in Pantego and sponsors of Pantego Christian Academy.

“But, of course, our most valuable asset will always be time,” he says. “I rotate my time giving back by performing volunteer dentistry for those less fortunate at Beautiful Feet Ministries clinic in Fort Worth and Mission Arlington Allan Saxe clinic. My prayer is that these patients see Jesus in me, that they may also believe.”

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Drs. James Hyde, Dr. Charles Miller

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s principal dental health providers at Hyde, Miller and Associates, Dr. James Hyde and Dr. Charles Miller have experienced many different things over the years. Both men agree that one routine occurrence trumps the rest: the positive outcome they have on a child.

“Every day brings a different challenge, whether it is with the child we are treating, the staff, or the politics of dentistry – nothing is ever the same routine,” says Dr. Hyde, who has more than 45 years of pediatric dental experience. “With treating children, we take it day by day, with some ups and some downs, but in the end we know we made the choice of becoming pediatric dentists to embark on these wonderful experiences – we wouldn’t change a thing.”

Dr. Miller, who has practiced for more than 35 years, concurs, and that’s why there’s a shared philosophy at the practice’s three Arlington-area offices: To make a positive impact in a child’s life! “You never know what a Photo: Bruce Maxwell child may be going through, whether at home or school, so at our dental offices, we will do everything we possibly can to “Not only is our team fabulous with the children,” adds Dr. make it a place where they will want to return,” Dr. Miller says.

Miller, “they are just as great in calming the parents’ anxiety with Drs. Hyde and Miller – and their fellow pediatric dentists, Dr. the thought of their child not being in their presence. We offer Ed Watts, Dr. Steve Tseng, Dr. Khan, Dr. Nejay Ananaba and the tours of our open bay to any parent that may have reservations now retired Dr. Philip M. Bailey – consider the practices special about the visit. In explaining the open bay concept over the in that they have the children experience their dental visits as phone, it can be hard to actually visualize this, so we want to independent people. make sure the parents see and understand the process of their “Mom and/or dad get to relax in our reception area while their child’s experience with us.” child is escorted by our registered dental assistant to the open bay That experience almost always involves the office mascot, Adam area with all the other children,” says Dr. Hyde. “We do not have the Alligator, who, in addition to helping patients enjoy their dental individual closed rooms, like most general dentistry practices, experience, visits local preschools and daycares with a member but rather an open bay where the children can see other children of the team to help promote healthy dental habits. “We present getting their teeth brushed by the registered dental hygienist and healthy dental resources for the children, as well as the teachers, examined by the dentist. Our team is very experienced in calming to help educate on the importance of dental care,” says Dr. Miller. any fears by using the “Tell, Show, Do” technique to demonstrate “Adam brings each child goodie bags with a new toothbrush, floss how easy it is to get their teeth brushed.” and educational flyers for the parents to review.”

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Dr. Jackilyn Dang

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r. Jackilyn Dang started Great Oak Dental in spring 2013 and added a second practice, Legacy Park Dental, nearly three years ago. Dr. Dang and her staff provide the utmost care in blending compassion and expertise as part of each patient’s treatment plan.

During a patient’s first visit to either office, the staff always begins with a comprehensive exam. They will go over current medical history, existing dental restorations and the patient’s current periodontal health. From there, they customize a treatment plan that the patient understands and feels comfortable with.

“It’s important for our patients to be fully educated about their dental options, and we never want our patients to feel rushed or to be afraid to ask questions,” Dr. Dang says.

Dr. Dang, who has practiced dentistry over the past decade, says she and the entire staff are dedicated to a professional philosophy that puts the patient first.

“We take the time to educate and inform our patients about their financial options and procedures so they can make the best decision possible for themselves,” she says.

Great Oak Dental and Legacy Park Dental are known for the compassionate care provided by the entire staff, as well as for their use of cutting-edge technology. For example, Dr. Dang offers MTM ® Clear•Aligner, which is a virtually undetectable way to align a smile without traditional braces. The surprisingly affordable Clear Aligner uses clear, removable aligners to correct slight misalignments (such as crowding or gaps). Each aligner is custom fabricated, per the treatment plan arranged between the patient and Dr. Dang, to progressively advance teeth into their ideal position, leaving patients with a beautiful smile.

The practices also provide other services, such as implants, braces, veneers and bonding, laser dentistry, crowns and bridges, partials and dentures, and general dentistry.

Both practices are taking new patients.

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Great Oak Dental

ental Health Arlington is a non-profit organization that has been serving Southeast Tarrant County since 1992. Its mission is to provide preventive and pain relieving services to low-income residents, as well as to educate children about good oral hygiene habits.

The Dental Health Arlington clinic provides dental care to individuals and families to help them avoid future health issues and emergency dental problems. DHA understands that dental care is expensive, but without dental health it is difficult to be employed and to smile. Dental Health Arlington volunteers from around the community are devoted to making a trip to the dentist both affordable and worthwhile for patients.

To address children’s dental need, DHA created SMILES, an innovative, school-based program that aims to educate young children on the importance of preventative care and regular visits to their dentist.

In addition to educating, SMILES also provides free toothbrushes, sealants and fluoride to children in the community.

SMILES annually benefits more than 9,000 children in elementary schools. Each school year more than 4,000 decaypreventing sealants are placed for some 1,400 children, and fluoride is provided to some 3,100 children, for an estimated $407,000 in care to the community.

Nancy Manion Blinn, RDH, is executive director of the Dental Health Arlington clinic. A hygienist for 30 years, Blinn says she loves what’s at the heart of her job. “I get to help people in need,” she says. “I hope that in the future DHA is able to expand its services to include pediatrics, special needs, and elderly patients.”

DHA holds several fund-raising events annually to support the organization’s efforts. To assist in that cause, call the telephone number listed below.

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Dr. Amy Schoening is one of the Dental Health Arlington volunteers who help children in need.

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Celebrating Fall

Autumn, Arlington-style!

Arlington photographer Bob Brennan has a keen eye – and a special appreciation of the beauty of this season.

This month, he helps us help you celebrate a time of year that shows, in no uncertain terms, just how glorious the Arlington area can be.

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Local Heroes

For these we give thanks ...

This month, we celebrate five local non-profits that make a powerful difference in people’s lives

Mission Arlington 210 W. South St. 817-277-6620

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or more than three decades Mission Arlington, led by Executive Director Tillie Burgin, has been “taking church to the people.”

Last Thanksgiving, that manifested in meals being provided to a record-setting 26,095 area residents.

Upwards of 600 people come to the Mission daily, and the need to provide for them increases as the holidays approach, Burgin says. “On Nov. 22, Thanksgiving Day, beginning at 8 a.m., volunteers are needed at our offices downtown to deliver Thanksgiving food to people in need.

We finish by noon,” Burgin says. “We appreciate all our volunteers. Their help is needed throughout the year, but especially before Thanksgiving to donate Thanksgiving turkeys and Thanksgiving food.”

Food needed to create Thanksgiving baskets includes turkeys, hams, stuffing mix, vegetables, canned fruit, canned sweet potatoes, canned pie filling, cranberry sauce, boxes of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, beans/rice, tuna, peanut butter, rolls and pie crust.

Burgin says volunteers are also needed to prepare and pack Thanksgiving baskets, and to deliver food on Nov. 22.

For more: missionarlington.org

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ocated northeast of the University of Texas at Arlington campus, The Salvation Army’s Family Life Center and Youth Education Town in Arlington meet the needs of a broad cross-section of the community. The center provides opportunities for worship, education, recreation, music and community activities.

The Family Life Center provides a shelter designed to take families from being homeless to being stable and productive members of society. It is one of the few shelters in the area where families are 712 W. Abram St. • 817-860-1836 able to live together as they strive to get back on their feet. Activities within the Family Life Center include the job skills, parenting classes, finance classes and more.

The North Texas Youth Education Town meets the needs of youth and families by dealing with educational, spiritual and health issues. The program consists of an after school program, summer day camp, homework assistance, music, dance, arts and more. For more: salvationarmydfw.org

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rlington Life Shelter was created in 1987 to promote self-sufficiency by providing shelter, employment programs and transitional services for North Texans impacted by homelessness. It is one of the few shelters in the DFW area with a work requirement. The agency’s philosophy is that in order to regain self-sufficiency, one must have the ability to secure and maintain employment to produce a steady income.

Services include basic food and shelter, comprehensive case management, employment 325 W. Division St. services and education for adults and children.

One of the shelter’s primary programs, Project Santa, is largely funded through donations, which 817- 548-9885 can be made in the from of gift cards, gift donations and financial donations. Arlington Life Shelter also welcomes volunteers to help with Project Santa by serving food and participating in activities with the children there. For more: arlingtonlifeshelter.org​

Arlington Life Shelter

Lifeline Shelter

2341 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie 972-642-7744

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ifeLine Shelter’s mission is to reduce homelessness among families of school children in crisis who are enrolled in the Grand Prairie Independent School District, by providing emergency assistance, temporary shelter and life skills training for their parents.

This past fall, its 14th annual Gospel Concert raised some $13,000 to help financially stabilize homeless children in GPISD by assisting with rent for their families.

In February, Lifeline Shelter will host the 10th annual Soup’s On for Lunch fund-raiser event, during which GPISD staff and Partners in Education members provide an array of homemade soups. Profits from the event will go to help students in need in the district. If you can’t attend, donations are accepted to further the Lifeline Shelter cause.

Lifeline Shelter also is the beneficiary of the annual Freedom Luncheon, held in June, which features a meal, a live auction and a silent auction. During the most recent Freedom Luncheon, Lifeline Shelter was presented a check for $100,000 to go toward its mission of helping children and families of children in GPISD. For more: lifelineshelter.org

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ansfield Cares is the No. 1 supporter of Mansfield charities seeking to meet the health, wellness and educational needs of the Mansfield community. Partner programs include The Caring Place Clinic, the Harvesting International Ministries Caring Center Food Bank, the Mansfield ISD Scholarship Program, the Common Ground Network Back to School Program, the Helping Hands - Wesley Mission Center Family Assistance Program, the Payless Shoe Source - MISD Shoe Program and the Common 990 Hwy. 287, Suite 106-185 Ground - Angel Tree Program.

Mansfield Cares has received more than $2.5 million in donations since it started in 1999. There are 817-269-1915 many ways to donate, whether by contributing funds, getting involved, or spreading the word within the Mansfield community. Mansfield Cares uses donations to support and coordinate with partner programs to provide food, wellness programs and education programs for those in need in Mansfield. For more: mansfieldcares.org​

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Holiday Happenings

From salutes to sleighbells There are all manner of holidays – and holiday events – starting in November. Here are some highlights

VETERANS DAY Arlington Heroes Parade The Arlington Heroes Parade, which will march through downtown beginning at 2 p.m. on Nov. 2, was created so local residents could honor the heroes in their own backyard.

This year’s parade will showcase police cars, firetrucks, military vehicles and all of the non-profit organizations serving the heroes in our community.

5K Race & Fun Run The fourth annual 5k Race & Fun Run benefiting Arlington police and fire departments, as well as veterans, will be held on Nov. 10 at Veterans Park (3600 W. Arkansas Lane).

Rotary Club of Arlington and Stripe-AZone, Inc., will again present the event to honor Arlington first responders and military veterans.

The day will begin with pre-race registration at 7:30 a.m., followed by a prerace warmup at 8 a.m.

The 1-mile Fun Run will commence at 8:30 a.m., and the 5K race, sanctioned by USATF, will start at 9 a.m.

To register, visit arlingtonheroesrun.com.

Arlington Veterans Day observance The Arlington Veterans Day Observance will take place at 11 a.m. on Nov. 12 in Veterans Park.

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Executive Order ending racial segregation in the military services and the the 70th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act.

Mansfield Veterans Day Parade The 99th observance of Veterans Day in the United States will be the start of a new tradition in Mansfield as the city gathers for a Veterans Day Parade on Nov. 10. The parade through downtown Mansfield will start at 10 a.m.

Scheduled participants include marching bands from Mansfield and Legacy high schools, as well as JROTC groups from all five MISD high schools. Other groups represented include the American Legion, all military branch local recruitment offices, veteran’s organizations, Mansfield ISD and the City of Mansfield.

For more: mansfieldtexas.gov/ veterans-day-parade.

THANKSGIVING / AUTUMN

Blooms & Blessings for Thanksgiving Blooms & Blessings for Thanksgiving, a festive night of floral arranging, will take place from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Nov. 19 at Gracie Lane.

Enjoy complimentary wine while you create a beautiful fall centerpiece for the

holiday table. Add fresh flowers to your Thanksgiving celebration with Alice’s Table.

Learn, step-by-step, how to assemble a festive floral centerpiece that will wow your guests or hosts. At the end of the night, bring home a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece that you created for your tablescape or share with your holiday host.

For more: gracielanecollections.com.

A Night With Nature A Night With Nature, a fund-raising event for River Legacy Parks, will take place from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the River Legacy Living Science Center.

This unique, fun and casual fall adult affair will feature many entertaining options, including: • Cocktail appetizers by Blue Mesa Grill • Desserts by Nothing Bundt Cake • An open bar featuring fine wines, Division Brewing Craft Beer and Deep Eddy cocktails • Live music • S’mores by the fire • Opportunities to get an up-close look at rescued reptiles and raptors with Nature’s Edge Wildlife Rescue • Stargazing and more.

For more: riverlegacy.org/ a-night-with-nature.

CHRISTMAS

fun outings again and again. This breathtaking winter wonderland features a variety of delightful and interactive activities to help capture the holiday spirit.

From the festive shows to extravagantly decorated Christmas tree, holiday fun is around every corner. The whole family can relish in the joy of this wonderful season with a ride on a hill made of snow and enjoy holiday festive treats.

For more: sixflags.com/overtexas

The other activities will take place at the Levitt Pavilion in Founders Plaza (100 W. Abram St.).

For more: holidaylightsparade.com.

Calloway’s Nursery poinsettia sale Calloway’s Nursery will host its annual poinsettia presale this month to benefit nonprofit Lena Pope. Ten percent of proceeds from Calloway’s poinsettia sales from the presale and through the holiday season will go directly to the nonprofit; the sale has generated more than $250,000 over the past 15 years for Lena Pope to serve children and families in our area.

The presale will run through Nov. 23, and poinsettias will also be available in store beginning the week of Thanksgiving.

For more: calloways.com

Holiday in the Park Holiday in the Park is back for select days beginning Nov.16 at Six Flags Over Texas. It’s the most magical time of the year, filled with enchanting experiences that will help create those special family

Mansfield’s Hometown Holidays

Holiday Lights Parade / Tree lighting Arlington’s annual Holiday Lights Parade and tree lighting ceremony will take place downtown on Dec. 8.

Here’s the day’s schedule: 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. – Reindeer Games 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. – Parade Day entertainment 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. – The Holiday Lights Parade 7 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. – The tree lighting 7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. – Pictures with Santa Claus 7:15 p.m. – Showing of the movie “Elf” Traditionally the parade starts at the corner of Main and Center Streets and travels West on Main Street, South on West Street, East on Abram Street and ends at the corner of Abram and East Street.

Mansfield’s Hometown Holidays will take place from Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at various spots in the city.

Nov. 30: The Tree Lighting will be held from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. at City Hall.

Dec. 1: The Fa La La La 5K run will be held at 8 a.m. at Katherine Rose Park (303 N. Walnut Creek Drive). At 1 p.m., the Christmas Parade will run through Downtown Mansfield. The day will be capped by a concert by Christian performing artist Crowder at 8 p.m. at the MISD Center for the performing Arts (1110 Debbie Lane).

Dec. 2: The Holiday Home Tour will take place from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

For more: visitmansfieldtexas.com.

For a complete report on Texas Christkindl Market and Enchant Christmas, turn to The Finish Line on page 82

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Success Story

Balan cin g act Physical therapy helps an Arlington juggler get back to helping others • By Judy Wiley

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time of the trip, he was ready. “If I know what the goal is, I can ob Neuman had always been active. When he was almost always get them there.” younger, he ran marathons and completed triathlons.

Neuman’s goal was clear: to return to the active lifestyle he As he got older, he biked, kayaked and discovered a had before. Till advised him to get a referral from his physician, passion for juggling, even teaching the skill to adults and their work began. with special needs.

“We started with high reps and low loads to give input to the That all ended when he got a wound on his toe that became muscle but not cause diminished overall function,” Till says. “I badly infected. didn’t want to work him so hard that he then had to be off his “I had idiopathic neuropathy, so I didn’t notice the wound at feet for two days.” first,” says Neuman, 67, a retired Dallas police officer who now They worked on strengthening his feet and ankles. To get lives in Arlington. “It went almost down to the bone. I was in a him back to juggling, she also worked on helping him balance boot and off my feet for over a year.” and move without having to look at his feet.

That sedentary period seriously impaired Neuman’s strength “I couldn’t do simple things, like drying my hair when I got and balance. out of the shower without holding onto the counter to keep “I just thought I’d have to get used to having a limited from tipping over,” Neuman says. “It’s been a remarkable lifestyle,” he says. “I used to walk two or three miles a couple change.” of times a week, but the walking became very uncomfortable Till worked on the basics first. Both she and Neuman agree because I had to really concentrate on lifting my foot up. So he had little choice in the matter.

I’d pretty much given up on the walking. I still worked out at “He still couldn’t feel his feet, the YMCA a lot, but even some of the so we had to train every muscle machines were hard because I had to individually and then put it all concentrate so much.”

“I COULDN”T DO simple things, together,” she says. “I had him Then one day, Neuman saw that like drying my hair when I got out of do balance exercises with his eyes Texas Health Arlington Memorial was closed, and then had him do it hosting a seminar about balance. “I the shower without holding onto the counter while looking around the room didn’t think it would apply to me, but to keep from tipping over.

It’s been a instead of at his feet.”

I thought I’d go anyway,” he says.

Till says Neuman was motivated Fortunately for Neuman, the remarkable change.” from the start, but other older seminar was led by Cheryl Till, one of patients sometimes need more only two geriatric-certified physical encouragement. Sometimes, she says, she has to use creative therapists in the Texas Health system. Afterward, Neuman asked techniques to get people moving.

Till if she thought she could help him.

“My ace of spades is the nursing home card,” Cheryl says. “If “A lot of people think their problems are just part of the they want to live independently, and they want to live at home, aging process,” Till says. “You can’t just treat the shoulder or they have to do some work.” the knee; you have to treat the whole patient.”

People who are more infirm than Neuman can start slowly.

Till says older patients’ goals are often different from those “If you’re bedridden, try sitting up for a while, because you of younger people, so she tries to motivate them by talking to use your muscles just holding yourself up,” Till advises. “If them about what they want to achieve. you’re able to go to the bathroom yourself, then whenever you “One gentleman wanted to go on a European cruise, but you go, walk there twice. Go to the bathroom, go back to your bed, had to be able to walk five miles a day,” she recalls. “He had then go back to the bathroom again. You’re doubling your steps.” three months, so we broke it down into smaller goals. By the

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Bob Neuman is back juggling again, thanks to the help of physical therapist Cheryl Till.

Many elderly patients are sedentary because they’re afraid of falling, so Till encourages those people to use a walker at first.

“You need to move, so if you need to use a walker to feel safe, use it,” she says.

Thanks to Till, Neuman can now walk with confidence.

“I still have to concentrate, but not so much that it’s a distraction,” he says. “I have grandchildren, and I didn’t feel comfortable walking with them while also holding their hands and watching them. Now I can even carry them upstairs.”

Till has shared her knowledge with her colleagues, who use the techniques even with younger patients who have conditions considered “geriatric.”

“Some people can be 20, but after an accident and a long recuperation, their bones become frail,” she says. “Osteoporosis is considered a disease of youth that manifests itself later on. So young people today who are on their phones and playing video games instead of being active – they’re not building their bones, and they’re going to have fewer resources for bone healing if they have a fracture when they reach middle age and beyond.”

Neuman has resumed his active lifestyle, biking, kayaking and even juggling with a partner. He says his work with Till was life-changing. “I never thought I’d be able to juggle again,” he says. “I was very discouraged. I used to go to several juggling events around the country every year, and I was on the board of directors for the International Juggling Association. This was a big part of my life.”

Till’s work has made a difference not only for Neuman, but also for the 25 students who take his juggling class each week at Special Connexion 2, an adult day camp run by Advocates for Special People, a nonprofit organization in Arlington that supports parents and families with adult children who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

“They really enjoy it, and it’s something they all can do,” says staff member Sandra Scott. “It really improves their focus and hand-eye coordination.”

Neuman’s only regret is not pursuing physical therapy sooner, and he has nothing but praise for Till.

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Mainly Mansfield

A classroom with taste A student-operated restaurant, Savvy’s Bistro, is all the rage in Mansfield • By Amanda Rogers

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lames shoot into the air from the gas stoves in the glass-walled kitchen as wait staff whirls past, taking orders and delivering dinners, while a black-suited host calmly asks new arrivals how many there will be for lunch.

Sounds like a busy spot in Dallas, but it’s less than five minutes from downtown Mansfield.

Inside a school.

Wait, there’s more. Students wait on the tables, make the food and run the restaurant.

Savvy’s Bistro, tucked inside Ben Barber Innovation Academy (1120 W. Debbie Lane), may be the best-kept culinary secret in DFW. The meals, the service and the setting don’t resemble anything normally associated with a school lunch.

“Most people who come here are pleasantly surprised,” says Emily Castleberry, a senior at Frontier High School, which is located inside Ben Barber Innovation Academy.

The surprise is part of the plan, says Chef Adair Smith, who supervises the restaurant and the students who man it. “It’s always

under promise and over deliver,” says Smith, who spent 18 years in the restaurant business before turning to teaching seven years ago.

His students dish out beef sashimi, pan-fried orange roughy, coastal tilapia, massive burgers, brisket kicker salad, crème brulee and tiramisu on black-clothed tables. No paper plates or plastic forks at Savvy’s, either; it’s white china and silverware.

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correct,” Smith says. “They take care of the team. Guests are part of the team.”

The students at Ben Barber can’t even eat there until they graduate. And the only advertising for Savvy’s is word of mouth, which means sometimes the bistro is packed and sometimes it’s not.

“That’s a great teaching tool,” Smith says. “That’s what happens in the real world.”

Smith balances teaching culinary arts and running the restaurant, and only the best students (mostly juniors and seniors) get to work in the bistro.

“He leaves us alone and lets us figure it out,” says Castleberry, who is in her second year of working at Savvy’s. “Of course, he’s going to be here to pick us up. He teaches us how to cook before the bistro opens.”

And the food is exceptional, say diners.

“My favorite is the pecan-crusted chicken salad,” says Bernice Perez, a records clerk at the school. “It’s healthy, delicious with cranberry and walnuts. It’s a big serving. And their tortilla soup is delicious.”

There’s a whole secret menu that most people don’t know about, Castleberry says. Try the Triple B Burger with a beef patty, fried mac and cheese patty, bacon strips, a fried egg and pesto mayo on a jalapeno cheddar bun.

If you see gumbo on the menu, get there early, she advises. “(Chef Smith’s) gumbo is some of the best,” Castleberry says. “People come here just for the gumbo.

There’s a line out the door.”

While the food and the setting are high-tone, the prices are not. The most expensive item on the menu, the Orleans Orange Roughy with grilled shrimp, Creole cream sauce, cheese grits and sautéed garlic spinach, is $13, while the gourmet burger with a side is $9.

“We keep the prices low so we can be busier,” Smith says. “We’re not trying to make money; we’re trying to teach a class.”

Savvy’s is open Tuesdays-Thursdays when school is in session, unless the students have testing or another event. Before making plans, check the school website at bbcta.mansfieldisd.org, and click on Savvy’s. Park on the west side of the school and enter the doors next to the bistro’s patio.

Savvy’s Bistro is open 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday.

The eatery accepts cash or checks only.

For more, email adairsmith@misdmail.org.

Donovan Johnson, a Frontier High senior, prepared this tasty dish.

Savvy’s Bistro is open from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday through Thursday.

Photos: Amanda Rogers

Students in the culinary arts classes get to learn on the job at Savvy’s Bistro.

Grace DiGiorgio, a Frontier High junior, prepares cheesy potatoes.

Emily Castleberry, a Frontier High School senior, waits on Michelle Smith.

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Classic Cars

Cars & guitars

Photos: Richard Greene

Alan Petsche, who has been part of a band for more than four decades, celebrates two of his passions: classic automobiles and music.

Alan Petsche’s 1938 Buick Limited Model 90-L is rockin’ – in more ways than one! • By Richard Greene

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Here an image of Petsche’s band, The Pengwins, is superimposed on the grille of his one-of-a-kind Buick.

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hile Alan Petsche has inherited some amazing cars from his father’s collection, we take a look at this 1938 Buick Limited Model 90-L this month side by side with The Pengwins – the band Alan has been performing with across the world for more than 40 years.

We’ll get to the details on the car in a minute or two, but first let’s review a little history of Alan’s band that he’s very fond of sharing (yes, it’s spelled differently than the lovable bird).

With a little Photoshop magic, we’ve put the band across the Buick’s art deco grill as a tribute to their travels that have taken them from Arlington to Abbey Road Studios in Westminster, England.

That’s right, it’s the very same one in the very same room with the very same microphones the Beatles used for their recordings and where Alan “Wrench” Petsche, Lannie “Fox” Flowers, Delbert “Jet Roar” Raines and David “Crazy Dave” Bryan produced some of their original rock ‘n roll tunes. Among their bucket list achievements, they did a gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, where The Beatles got their start. The Pengwins have done four tours of Europe and have played in

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Buick manufactured fewer than 1,500 of the 1938 models of this limousine. The one Alan Petsche owns now features a great deal of modern equipment to go with the classic features.

venues and festivals in London, Dublin, Stockholm and others.

Alan describes their initial success from 1977 through 1993: “We played with a number of national acts, including The Guess Who, Hootie and the Blowfish, Rick Derringer, Jan and Dean, Christopher Cross, The Beach Boys, The Fabulous Thunderbirds and many others.”

After disbanding at the end of that 16-year journey, they played a reunion show downtown at J. Gilligan’s Bar and Grill in 2004.

It was so much fun they decided to resume performing, and that took them on their international adventures.

You can locate their music at spyderpop.com – just enter “Pengwins” in the search box, or keep your eye on local festivals and events in downtown Arlington where you will find them performing from time to time.

Okay, back to the big Buick Limo. Like just about everything in the Petsche collection, it’s entirely one of a kind.

Arnold Petsche’s team found the car decaying in a central Texas barn seven years ago, badly in need of someone to rescue it from further deterioration. Fred Savage, who manages Alan’s cars, says the Buick in its ill-fated condition had been passed over by other collectors thinking it was not suitable for restoration.

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with a keyless entry system, a hidden front compartment stereo with CD player, seat belts, directional signals and power windows that work by touching the 1938 window crank handles up or down.

In the very roomy rear compartment, separated from the driver’s front seat by a power division window, there’s a built-in television, a satellite radio and a CD player where you can listen to Pengwins tunes in full stereo to your heart’s delight.

While Buick Motors could not have imagined such features of the future in 1938, the enormous 140-inch wheel base along with the rebuilt Dynaflash 8-Cylinder engine makes for a smooth ride to go with the added modern conveniences.

Buick aptly named the touring sedan as “Limited” as they sold fewer than 1,500 of the 1938 models. It was the most expensive Buick in the line, but it was still much less costly than its Cadillac cousins.

Reports say Cadillac executives tried to stop Buick from building the Limited, but Buick prevailed by convincing the GM brass that their production was insignificant compared to Cadillac’s numbers.

You may be wondering if the Pengwins ever rode together to a gig in this magnificent behemoth. Alan says they haven’t yet, but, plans are in the works to produce a music video with the Buick in a starring role.

All in a style fitting their status of a band having shared a recording studio with The Beatles!

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Restoration Threads Haley Coon is bringing attention – and financial help – to kids in foster care • By Toni Randle-Cook

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hen it comes to being a foster parent, there are hardships and heartbreaks. LOVE ANYWAY. That is one of Haley Coon’s mottos. The Pantego resident launched social cause “Restoration Threads” in January to bring attention to foster care after becoming a foster parent herself.

Its mission is to raise awareness and provide support for various foster care organizations.

“We feel strongly that not everyone is called to be a foster parent, but everyone can do something!” says Coon.

Restoration Threads features a different foster care organization each month, sharing its details and success stories on social media. Coon sells t-shirts with simple but meaningful sayings that she created, and donates a percentage of the profits to that month’s organization.

Coon has already highlighted foster care organizations from Texas, Arkansas and a few national ones, as well.

“I started looking up foster care organizations and realized there are so many out there and questioned why isn’t anyone talking about this,” says Coon.“I was shocked that I, at 35, how did I not know, even going through the training, I was being naive to the scale of the crisis.”

Here are some statistics to put it in perspective: • Every two minutes, a child enters the foster care system.

• On average, a foster child will move homes seven times within two years.

• 33 percent of foster children will be homeless before they turn 18.

• More than 20,000 children age out of the system each year – one in four of those will experience PTSD. Coon’s eyes were opened when her family was thrust into the process. Even though Coon and her husband were busy with three young biological children of their own, they knew they wanted to open their hearts and home to a foster child. In October of last year, a six-week-old boy was placed Photos: Toni Randle-Cook with them.

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The Coons were overwhelmed with support from family and friends. Many of them asked how they could help. That’s when the idea for Restoration Threads was born.

“People are so polarized and scared when they hear the words (foster care). They say, ‘I could never do that!’” exclaims Coon.

“You don’t have to. There are people doing that, but there are some other things you could do, so my goal is to give people a tangible way they can be a part of foster care (through clothing donations, mentorships, respite approval, etc.).”

That six-week-old boy who was placed with them is now 14 months old and officially part of the Coon family. They adopted him last month. But Coon is sensitive to the fact not all foster care stories are as positive as her family’s experience. So she says she will continue her crusade.

“My dream for Restoration Threads is that it becomes a community, a central hub for people to go when they want information,” she says.

A resource. A reminder. LOVE IS NEVER WASTED. That’s another one of Coon’s mottos.

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Haley Coon donates portions of the profits from her business, Restoration Threads, to different foster care causes every month.

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his month’s featured dwelling sits at the heart of a 1.28acre lot in a wooded area in Dalworthington Gardens.

Susan Crosier, the real estate agent who is listing the home for the Brandee Kelley Group, notes that the neighborhood has so many trees and beautiful stretches of grass that “it feels like you’re in your own private park.”

Current owner Erin Masters agrees wholeheartedly. She says the picturesque setting helped inspire her to purchase the house two years ago, and since then, the vice president for Envision Imaging and her two daughters have called the place “home.”

“Dalworthington Gardens has a small-town feel, with mature trees and an open-feeling neighborhood with room to breathe between homes,” Masters says.

The Masters have to move, however, and Erin says the family will reluctantly bid farewell to a special place. “I especially love the abundance of natural light and the modern architecture of

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The stylish design gives this dwelling a unique personality that makes it perfect for entertaining.

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The home is not only spacious with ample living area; it also has an array of windows that provide great natural light.

the home,” she says. “It has modern finishes, with a wideopen view of the backyard through new windows.”

Statistically speaking, the 3,105-square-foot dwelling features four bedrooms, four full baths and one halfbath. Crosier says the high ceilings and multitude of windows help provide a warm elegance to the modernstyle interior, which has been completely updated with engineered, hand-scraped hardwood floors throughout.

The new windows Masters mentioned were installed in July during a makeover that also included an addition of new carpet in the bedrooms, new appliances and fresh coats of paint.

Crosier notes that the kitchen is a “culinary delight,” with its quartz island, Jenn Air gas cooktop, leathered granite counters and built-in refrigerator.

Other amenities include a versatile bonus room with a separate entrance that makes it an ideal at-home office.

Plus there are private ensuite baths in all of the bedrooms, as well as an elegant master suite with patio access.

Equine enthusiasts will love this: horses are permitted in the spacious back area.

Speaking of the back, Masters says one of her favorite areas of the home is the picnic table in the yard that is situated in a nice shaded spot that is a perfect place to

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Masters says the home has a vast parking area for visitors, which comes in handy for entertaining. She and her daughters have welcomed many a guest to their home, but they’ve also taken advantage of the large, open living space inside to play games like Jenga and four square, and to listen to music.

The home’s two large living areas – as well as each of the rooms in the home – offer epic views of the front and back yards and provide a portal to the friendly and charming neighborhood that drew the Masters family and that will likely draw new dwellers.

“This home is special to me because it provides a feeling of connection to the outdoor beauty provided through the many windows and natural light,” Masters says. “I just get a very relaxing feeling whenever I’m home.”

Crosier notes that the asking price for the house was recently reduced to $524,500. She is available to conduct private viewings by appointment.

To set one up, or to find out more information about the house, call her at 817-635-1141.

Erin Masters says one of her favorite spots at the home is a seat at the picnic table in the backyard, where she loves to enjoy the natural serenity. In fact, that is an apt description for the entire outdoor area.

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Best of the Best

Arlington Parks & Recreation Department team members celebrate their gold-medal-winning effort.

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The Arlington Parks & Recreation Department wims the 2018 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence

commitment to the highest level of service has paid off for the Arlington Parks and Recreation department, which last month was awarded the 2018 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management. The American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA), in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), presented the award to Arlington during the Opening General Session at the 2018 NRPA Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Ind. Founded in 1965, the Gold Medal Awards program honors communities throughout the United States that demonstrate excellence in parks and recreation through long-range planning, resource management, volunteerism, environmental stewardship, program development, professional development and agency recognition. Agencies are judged on their ability to address the needs of those they serve through the collective energies of community members, staff and elected officials.

“What an achievement for the parks and recreation staff, park board, numerous advisory and volunteer groups, and City as a whole,” Arlington Mayor Jeff Williams says. “Our parks system is often the gateway into Arlington for many residents and visitors alike, and I’m thrilled to see our parks department receive this 58

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well-deserved recognition for the outstanding work they do on a daily basis.”

Arlington Parks and Recreation won the Grand Plaque in the Class II category (population 150,001–400,000). The department was also named a finalist for the prestigious honor in 2014, 2016 and 2017.

The other three finalists in Class II were Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation (Arlington, Va.), Tampa Parks and Recreation Department (Tampa, Fla.) and Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District (Beaverton, Ore).

A panel of five park and recreation professionals reviews and judges all application materials. Judges are chosen for their considerable experience and knowledge in parks and recreation on both the local and national levels. Arlington released its 2018 gold medal application to the public, which can be viewed at gold.naturallyfun.org/.

“This award is significant in terms of the recognition it provides the agency on an International scale, but more importantly, it highlights the collective will of our residents, City Council and city staff in providing the highest quality of life for our citizens,” says Director of Parks and Recreation Lemuel Randolph.

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Picture-perfect Moments

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Scene Snapshots from the Inspired Women luncheon and from the 2018 Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce annual dinner

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Judge Mary Tom Curnutt, Dr. Joan Bergstrom, Valerie Landry, Beth Owens and Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers

Leslie Rogers, Katherine Baumann, Kitty Sorlie, Zoe Christopher, Dr Judith J. Carrier, Precious Dunamis, Huda Alsaheb, Opeoluwa Ajayi, Lauren Sorto-Ramos, Cathy McLaughlin and Esmeralda Sutton

Colleen Rickenbacher and Kelli McGonagill Finglass

Attendees visit and browse and items on silent auction tables

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The Inspired Women event drew a large crowd to the Arlington Convention Center.

Carl Cravens, Michael Jacobson and Trina and David Stone receiving the Chamber Business Hall of Fame Induction

Sam Elliott received the Ambassador of the Year award with the other Chamber Ambassadors in the background

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Mayor Jeff Williams and wife Karen received the Greater Arlington Chamber Star award

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UTA Today

UTA has a pair of basketball coaches looking for great 2018-2019 seasons: Chris Ogden and Krista Gerlich.

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The promising UTA men’s and women’s basketball teams will tip off the 2018-2019 season this month

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ne team has a new coach. The other team has some familiar faces. This month, when the men’s and women’s basketball squads at the University of Texas at Arlington tip off the 2018-2019 season, they have a shared quest: attracting record crowds to College Park Center.

On that latter front, the school is making the task easy. Season tickets, which are good for all 28 Maverick home games, are available for as low as $99 per seat – an average of just $3.53 per game. Singlegame tickets start at just $6 for women and $8 for men, with group rates, military discounts and other cost-saving packages also available.

Those who take advantage of the great rates could be in store for some great basketball. There’s certainly some intrigue in the works, where the men are concerned.

UTA hired former Texas Tech assistant Chris Ogden to be the head coach this year. He helped guide the Red Raiders to the NCAA tournament last season.

One of the winningest programs in the state over the past three years, the Mavericks will feature nearly an entirely new lineup in 2018-19. But Ogden welcomes several transfers and newcomers who are expected to have an immediate high-level impact. Last year, UTA went 21-13 and advanced to the Sun

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Belt Championship Final for the first time; two years ago, the Mavericks put together a 27-9 campaign, reaching the NIT Quarterfinals. In June, Kevin Hervey was selected in the second round of the NBA Draft.

The women’s team, coached by Krista Gerlich, will feature a promising lineup mixed with returners’ depth and talented newcomers. Bringing in a top recruiting class for the second time in coach Krista Gerlich’s tenure, a group of seven newcomers join eight returning letterwinners for a run at the Sun Belt Conference crown in 2018-19.

Bringing back 2017 Sun Belt Defensive Player of the Year Cierra Johnson after a medical redshirt, UTA – which has finished in the top 3 in the league standings each of the last two years – is poised for a high-paced season both offensively and defensively. The Lady Mavs return four regular starters from last year and look to plug in the talented newcomers that include several state champions or state finalists.

The men will tip off their season at home on Tuesday, Nov. 6, against the University of Texas at Tyler. Then both teams will mark UTA’s Homecoming Weekend on Nov. 10, with the women playing Jackson State at 2:30 p.m. before the men play Northern Iowa at 7 p.m. For ticket info, call 817-272-9595.

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$ports $tats

A huge win for Arlington The 2018 NFL Draft set record numbers when more than 200,000 people flocked to the city for the event

The 2018 NFL Draft, held at AT&T Stadium, set records in attendance and economic impact for the host city.

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he first NFL Draft hosted at an NFL stadium proved to be a rousing success in both economic impact and attendance as the 2018 NFL Draft held April 26-28 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington posted record numbers.

According to the economic impact report compiled and released last month by VisitDallas, utilizing Destinations International’s economic impact calculator, the 2018 Draft generated $125.2 million in economic impact for the Dallas region during the three-day event and $74 million in direct spending. This marks a new record for the NFL Draft’s economic impact and the first year that the NFL Draft generated more than $100 million in economic impact for its host region.

The Destinations International calculator is an industrywide standard that enables the determination of the economic value of an event hosted by the city and its impact on the local economy based on measurements adopted by destination

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“The Draft in Arlington once again raised the bar for host cities for what has become one of the most-anticipated sporting events of the year,” says Peter O’Reilly, NFL senior vice president for Events & Club Business Development. “We are grateful to the Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Sports Commission, and all of our partners for helping to create such a memorable event for our fans, clubs, incoming players and media.”

The 2018 NFL Draft attracted football fans of all ages for the largest free football festival in league history and has grown into one of the biggest sporting events of the year.

A record crowd of more than 100,000 fans attended the opening day of the NFL Draft and the NFL Draft Experience in The American Dream City, making it the highest-ever attendance for the opening day of the Draft. Overall, the three-day event was attended by more than 200,000 fans.

2018 NFL Draft boxscore Photo: sportdfw.com

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Visitors to the city (over the three days): More than 200,000 Economic impact to Arlington: $125.2 million Direct spending related to the draft: $74 million Media coverage: More than 1 billion impressions

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Draft prospects who attended: 60.5 percent Registrations for a draft pass: More than 463,000 fans Photo: sportingnews.com

“When hosting any major event, we engage all of our region to ensure the impact of the event is truly felt for years to come.

We believe the NFL Draft has been one of our most successful events, specifically, from a community engagement standpoint,” says Charlotte Jones Anderson, chief brand officer of the Dallas Cowboys. “Not only did the news coverage of community outreach receive more than 1 billion media impressions alone – but the Draft touched more people than ever before. The NFL Draft provides one of the greatest platforms for a region to engage entire school districts, partners and communities as it’s an event that, through the game beyond the field, can make all dreams come true.

“In addition, the economic impact that was created for the North Texas region is a direct reflection of the dynamic interest that the fans in Texas – and those who came here from all over the country – have for the NFL, AT&T Stadium, and the young

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men who were selected to be the future stars of our sport.”

Data compiled from on-site attendee surveys also showed that 60.5 percent of all Draft attendees flew to North Texas for the events and that the local share of day visitors was 85.3 percent.

The NFL Fan Mobile Pass also set a record for registrants for the NFL Draft ticket lottery. More than 463,000 fans from all 50 states registered for an opportunity for free tickets to one of the three days of the Draft.

“Dallas has a great history of hosting premier sporting events, and we were honored to partner with the NFL and the Dallas Cowboys to provide this opportunity for our communities,” says Monica Paul, Executive Director of the Dallas Sports Commission. “From the Draft Theater inside AT&T Stadium to the NFL Draft Experience outside, to the community engagement, it was an unforgettable event for football fans from all over the country.”

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Picture-perfect Moments

Scene Snapshots from Pink & Teal, from a concert hosted at the home of Michael and Cyndi Golden and from the annual book sale hosted by Friends and Foundation of the Arlington Public Library

Pink & Teal keynote speaker Janine Turner and Phoebe the Comfort Dog

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Cathy Marchel and Scott Murray

Dr. Robyn Young; Dr. Vaaques; Dr. Waheed; Janine Turner; Dr. Ganesa; Chaney Gunrow, PA; Dr. Reddy; Dr. Jaiswal and Dr. Parra

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Janine Turner

Cyndi Golden Michael O’Connor and Michael Golden.

Rosa Gautreaux, Isabella Cuellar, Judy Johnson, Wayne Halliburton and Irene Hassen at the Library event

with a song in their hearts ...

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The 4CDs, all choral directors, recently performed at the home of Randy and Debbie Jordan to help promote awareness of the University of Texas at Arlington Fine Arts Department. Some 40 guests gathered to hear (left to right) Randy Jordan, Andy Stewart, Danny Detrick and Lance Newman sing.

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Community Corner

union worx celebrates its grand opening here

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nion Worx, Arlington’s newest spot for coworking, shared workspace, private offices, meetings and events, celebrated its ribbon cutting and grand opening last month.

“Arlington is thriving, and we wanted to support that energy and growth,” says Lauren Brewer, owner of Union Worx, located at 500 E. Front St. “Our goal is for small businesses, freelancers, entrepreneurs and startups to have a dedicated spot to get together to push forward on ideas and build a community – a space better than trying to squeeze in at a busy coffee shop or banging out emails in your spare bedroom.”

Even before the grand opening, Union Worx was busy becoming part of its community. It was a sponsor for the Brewing Arts Festival in September. “We were so happy to host the VIP kickoff party for the Arts Festival and Downtown Arlington,” Brewer says. “It was our first big event, and we can’t wait for it to become a yearly event. Being a part of events like that is one way that we want to engage with the wider Arlington community, beyond the members and businesses that use Union Worx daily.”

With professionally-managed offices and top-tier amenities, Union Worx is built to motivate and inspire productivity and passion. Highlights include 13 private offices, eight dedicated desks, plus space for open coworking, a full kitchen, collaborative meeting rooms, and a patio ready to accommodate anything from corporate-hosted happy hours to a working lunch. Rates for hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and long-term occupancy are available at unionworx.com.

The sky’s the limit L3 Technologies opens an expanded training center to provide training for military and commercial pilots

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ast month, L3 Technologies celebrated the opening of its expanded L3 Arlington Training Center facility. The multi-purpose training center provides world-leading simulation and instruction for both military and commercial pilots and state-of-the-art classroom facilities.

“This facility is an example of L3’s commitment to deliver to our customers the best training options available and help industry meet the growing, world-wide demand for highly-trained aviation professionals,” says Christopher E. Kubasik, L3’s chairman, president and chief operating officer.

“Increasingly, our domestic and international military and civilian customers are looking for first-class operations to outsource their training and simulation needs. We are meeting those requirements with the best facilities and training solutions available.”

The new multi-purpose training center expansion adds approximately 40,000 square feet, more than doubling the size of the high bay facility at the L3 Arlington facility. The new facilities include room for six additional full-flight simulators, classrooms incorporating augmented and virtual reality, and customer dedicated spaces. Serving both domestic and international customers, the center’s location is near the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and offers easy travel access and convenient hotels with comfortable accommodation options for students.

L3 Technologies is an agile innovator and leading provider of global ISR, communications and electronic systems for military, homeland security and commercial aviation customers. The company reported 2017 sales of $9.6 billion.

To learn more about L3, visit the company’s website at www.L3T.com.

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ACVB to host annual breakfast Nov. 28

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he 2018 Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau Annual Meeting & Breakfast will take place from 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. on Nov. 28 at the new Esports Stadium Arlington (1200 Ballpark Way).

The keynote speaker will be author, thought-leader and researcher Richard Florida. Florida served as University Professor and Director of Cities at the Martin Prosperity Institute at the University of Toronto.

He also was a Distinguished Fellow at New York University’s Schack Institute of Real Estate, and a Visiting Fellow at Florida International University. He has written several global best sellers, including the award-winning “The Rise of the Creative Class” and his most recent book, “The New Urban Crisis,” published in April 2017. He serves as senior editor for “The Atlantic,” where he co-founded and serves as Editor-at-Large for CityLab. A 2013 MIT study named him the world’s most influential thought leader. And TIME magazine recognized his Twitter feed as one of the 140 most influential in the world. For more, visit arlington.org/annualmeeting to purchase tables and tickets.

City, Via expand ride share service

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he City of Arlington and Via recently expanded the rideshare service area to include a large portion of the city between Interstate 30 and Interstate 20. The larger service area, which already includes popular destinations such as the University of Texas at Arlington and Downtown, the Entertainment District, and the TRE CentrePort Station, will now include major retail and dining locations such as the Arlington Highlands and the Parks mall.

More than 53,000 trips have been taken with Via since the City’s pilot program rolled out last December. Arlington is one of the first cities in the nation to offer on-demand ridesharing as an innovative public transportation solution. The service is designed to provide affordable transportation to key areas of Arlington, allowing riders to access entertainment, shopping and dining options, work or school and even medical appointments.

For more: arlington-tx.gov/residents/via/.

isters Debbie Bridges and Robin Dearth realized their long-held dream when they opened Iron Wheel Antiques and Gifts in July.

Located in the Town Center Shopping Center in Kennedale (201 W. Kennedale Parkway, Suite 107), the 16,000-square foot mall is housed in a former Winn Dixie.

More than 200 dealers offer a variety of products both old and new, including furniture, clothing, collectibles, food products and brica-brac. The mall is also home to Blue Line, a custom framing shop, and Nite on the Towne, a dance studio that has operated since 1991.

Iron Wheel Antiques and Gifts will host Harvest Celebration from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10. Bridges and Dearth also are planning a Reason for the Season celebration from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8. Refreshments will be offered along with prizes and special discounts by participating dealers.

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A fete for feet Thanks to Samaritan’s Feet, Morton Elementary students receive new shoes and socks • By Susan Schrock

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s soon as her laces were tied, third grader Jakylee Edwards was on her feet and making plans for all the fun things she would do in her stylish new pair of pink and blue striped shoes.

“I’m going to run. I’m going to exercise more. I’m going to Samaritan’s Feet joined the Morton Elementary School jump on my trampoline!” says 8-year-old Jakylee. “I’m going to PTA, Whataburger, Movement Mortgage and volunteers from Grace Church to provide footwear for students. wear these for a long time.”

Photos: City of Arlington Jakylee was one of more than 560 students at Arlington’s Morton Elementary School who received a new pair of socks and shoes Darius Sharp, a fourth grader, says he is thrilled with his new black and last month from Samaritan’s Feet, a nonprofit organization that works to neon green sneakers. inspire hope in children around the world by providing shoes. The act of “I want to say thank you very much. I appreciate the shoes,” Darius says. “I kindness at Morton Elementary was organized with the help of the school’s appreciate what you did.”

Parent Teacher Association, Whataburger, Movement Mortgage and The City of Arlington, which launched a Kindness Initiative last year, volunteers from Grace Community Church. applauds Samaritan’s Feet, the Arlington Independent School District and Morton Principal Tashalon McDonald says she hopes the community’s community partners for working to make The American Dream City a kinder gift and message of kindness sticks with the students and inspires them to place to live, work, play and learn. give back one day as well. “For us, it’s not about just educating the child on People are encouraged to report acts of kindness that they perform, the academic level. It’s also about building self-awareness, self-esteem and witness or were the recipient of through the City’s Ask Arlington mobile app, teaching them how to be a servant leader,” McDonald says. on the Acts of Kindness website (tinyurl.com/ydeg5lmx).

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The Tee Box

Beginning golfers should check out the SNAG program

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SNAG is a revolutionary approach to teaching the basics of golf in a fun and friendly environment to beginning golfers of all ages.

SNAG contains all the elements of golf but in a modified form, making it an easy and fun way to learn and play golf. The system builds on strong fundamentals of putting, chipping, pitching and full swing to develop playing ability quickly and effectively. The game has its own simplified rules and terminology that adds fun to the learning and playing experience.

SNAG has developed an effective learning system with a manual and curriculum for new learners of all ages. The key is in simplifying the instruction so that it can be an effective transition into the game of golf. If you’re thinking of taking up the game when the weather warms, visit arlingtongolf.com to learn about SNAG.

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Sometimes, what seems a healthy alternative really isn’t. Here are some tips about nutritious snacking for the family

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t is an easy trap to fall into: Parents and schoolkids are in a rush as they scramble to get ready for the day, so they grab the nearest protein bar before heading out the door. While it may tide us over until lunch, the convenient snack is not always a healthy alternative to a meal on the go.

“Most people are not serious athletes,” says Denice Taylor, a registered dietitian at Texas Health Arlington Memorial. “The average person doesn’t need that much protein, and many of the bars are high in calories.”

Taylor notes that everyone has different protein needs. Protein bars have a variety of nutrients, and an average person doesn’t need a bar with more than 20 grams of protein per day. If you buy a bar with more than 20 grams, Taylor suggests cutting the bar in half and eating one half at a time, with the day’s other protein needs coming from different sources, such as regular meals.

Taylor says she reads food labels and looks for bars under 200 calories per serving. “We need fewer calories as we get older,” she says. “That’s why we need to eat foods that nourish our bodies and our brains.”

Calorie intake varies among people, based on age, activity and health goals. Taylor says protein bars are not a meal replacement.

Not all bars are created equal or made with the same ingredients.

Most bars can be high in sugar and fat. Brittney Bearden, a sports dietitian at Texas Health Dallas, agrees with her colleague.

“The more real food ingredients, the better,” she says. “There are bars on the market that contain four to five ingredients, all of which are likely in your pantry.”

Snacks marketed as gluten-free may not be a healthier choice, either. A study by the American Academy of Pediatrics found gluten-free products marketed for kids had lower levels of sodium, total fat and saturated fat but less protein and similar percentage of calories from sugar compared with their glutenous counterparts.

“Gluten-free is only needed if you have gluten intolerance,” Taylor says. “Instead, eat fruits such as apples, oranges and bananas or raw vegetables to tide you over to the next meal. If you like something savory, consider yogurt or low-fat cheese with whole grain crackers.”

Fruits and vegetables as snacks are good sources of fiber. They keep us fuller longer. Taylor says it is important to eat other meals with vegetables and whole grain.

If you can’t live without your favorite protein bar, look for a short ingredient list that is minimally processed. “Then,” Taylor says, “take your time and enjoy it!”

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asta is synonymous with Italian cuisine. There are many theories as to how pasta became such an important part of the Italian food Fontana’s Finetheory Cuisine scene. One is that Marco Polo introduced pasta to the Italians after a trip to China. It could even date further back to the Etruscan civilizations. No matter, the Italians have embraced it, and Ragu alla Bolognese with tagliatelle pasta is recognized as the national dish of Italy.

On average Italians eat about 57 pounds of pasta per person per year!

Americans love pasta, too, and our consumption is about 19 pounds per person per year.

It can seem a little daunting to make your own pasta, but it actually is very easy. All you really need is flour, eggs and a rolling pin.

Homemade Tagliatelle Pasta (no pasta machine required; serves 4) Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 7 ounces 00 flour, plus extra for dusting (00 flour can be substituted for unbleached all-purpose flour); a little semolina Method: Place 6 ounces flour on a clean work surface. Reserve the remaining 1 ounce to use if necessary.

Shape the flour into a volcano with a large hole in the center. Crack the eggs and pour them into the middle of the flour volcano. Use a fork to lightly beat the eggs and start incorporating the flour with the eggs a little at a time. It is important to slowly incorporate the flour from the center so that you don’t break the flour volcano too soon and have the egg flow all over the work surface!

If the dough is still too moist once all the flour is incorporated into the eggs, add the reserved flour a little at a time to form a ball of dough. If the dough is too dry add a teaspoon of water at a time to the dough. Use your hands to knead the dough until it is smooth and very elastic (about five to seven minutes).

Tip: To check if the dough has been kneaded enough, press it with your thumb, if it is a little springy the dough is ready.

Mercury Wrap the Chophouse dough in cling film and allow to rest for at least 30 minutes.

Dust the work surface with a little flour. Divide the dough ball into four parts. Keep three parts covered with plastic wrap. Flatten the dough with a rolling pin and roll out to 1/8th of an inch thickness.

Loosely roll up the pasta sheet and cut the pasta into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Dust a baking sheet with semolina. Gently loosen the tagliatelle strips and place onto the baking sheet. Dust the tagliatelle with semolina to stop the pasta from sticking together. Roll and cut the remaining dough.

Allow the pasta to dry for an hour.

Cook in plenty of salted water for about one to two minutes. Test for doneness. Don’t overcook, or it will become mushy!

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Nightlife & More

Sights/Sounds Your resource for entertainment options in and around Arlington MUSIC: Concerts at Texas Live!

When: Nov. 2, 9, 10, 15, 17, 21, 23, 24, 30 Where: Texas Live!

Show times: Check website for times Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include: Live 80 at Live! Arena (Nov. 2), Ja Rule at Arlington Backyard (Nov. 9), Haywires at Live!

Arena (Nov. 9), Casey Donahew at Arlington Backyard (Nov. 10), Hard Days Night Tribute Series at Live! Arena (Nov. 10), The Wonderfuls Band at Live! Arena (Nov. 10), Mike and the Moonpies at Troy’s Patio Live (Nov. 15), Simone Nicole at Lockhart Smokehouse (Nov. 17), Testify Tribute Series at Live! Arena (Nov. 17), Clayton Gardner at Lockhart Smokehouse (Nov. 21), Vegas Star at Live! Arena (Nov. 23), Rock and Roll Over Tribute Series at Live! Arena (Nov. 24), The Mullet Boys at Live! Arena (Nov. 24), Russ Martin Show Band at Arlington Backyard (Nov. 30) and Keith Mitchell Band at Live! Arena (Nov. 30) For more: texas-live.com/events

MUSIC: Concerts at Arlington Music Hall When: Nov. 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 16, 17 and 27 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show times: Check website for times Notes: Scheduled performers/performances include: The Kingston Trio (Nov. 2), Wynonna and the Big Noise (Nov. 3), Richard Marx (Nov. 7), Don McLean (Nov. 9), Average White Band (Nov. 10), Hansel & Gretel (Nov. 16), Lucia Micarelli (Nov. 17) and Petula Clark (Nov. 27).

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MUSIC: Rick Springfield with guests Loverboy, Greg Kihn and Tommy Tutone When: Nov. 3 Where: Verizon Theatre Show time: 6 p.m.

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Notes: Singer and actor Rick Springfield, whose hit “Jessie’s Girl” remains one of rock’s favorite classic songs, headlines the 100.3 Jack FM’s Retroplex Best in Show event.

For more: verizontheatre.com

THEATER: The Magical City of Oz When: Nov. 8-18 Where: Theatre Arlington (305 W. Main St.) Show times: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday; 8 p.m. on Friday; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday Notes: This adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” has all the characters you love and a few new ones.

The fun-filled production by adult actors features participation by the children in the audience.

For more: theatrearlington.org

MUSIC Family Fun Christmas When: Nov. 17-18 Where: Willie Pigg Auditorium ( 1520 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield) Show time: 7 p.m. on Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday Notes: Kick off your Christmas season with a fun-filled event featuring all favorite Christmas music performed by local community talent.

Family Fun Christmas will feature Whole Heart Quartet, children’s choirs, Victorian carolers, awesome bells, a Nutcracker ballet, a Toyland scene and more!

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MUSIC: Symphony Arlington: Leeanne Thompson, Flute When: Nov. 15 Where: Arlington Music Hall (224 N. Center St.) Show time: 7:30 p.m.

Notes: Thompson’s concert will feature Bach’s Suite No. 2 in B Minor.

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ne of Arlington’s more successful and popular musical acts, Pentatonix, will bring its “The Christmas Is Here Tour” back home with a Nov. 25 performance at Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie. Show time will be 7 p.m.

Since bursting onto the scene in 2011, multi-platinum-selling Pentatonix has sold some four million albums in the United States alone, won two Grammy Awards, sold out venues worldwide, has amassed nearly two billion views on the acapella group’s YouTube channel (which is approaching 11 million subscribers) and appeared in the feature film “Pitch Perfect 2.”

The singers’ album “Pentatonix” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 and Current Albums Chart and is certified gold by the RIAA. The first single, “Can’t Sleep Love,” has more than 20 million views on YouTube.

The group’s new holiday album, “Christmas is Here,” was released last month, and the tour that will promote it will feature concerts in nine cities around the country, starting with the performance at Verizon Theatre.

The vastly popular group, which gained renown following its national-audiencepolling victory on the television show “The Sing-Off,” is composed of former Arlington Martin High School classmates Scott Hoying, Mitch Grassi and Kirsten Maldonado, as well as Kevin “K.O.” Olusola.

Original group member Avi Kaplan recently left Pentatonix, and Matt Sallee has replaced him as bass singer for the new Christmas album and tour.

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Thanks, but no thanks It has been a rough year for local pro sports teams, but two individuals remain inspirations • By John Rhadigan

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hen the assignment is to write about those things for which we are thankful ... in sports ... in DFW ... in 2018 ... our thoughts turn, quite obviously, to Bruce Springsteen.

The Boss wrote a chart-busting song in 1984 called “Glory Days.” Around here we yearn for the same, glad that 2017-18 is behind us, hoping that the seasons that start in 2018-19 can be better. “‘17-18” was an historically bad sports year in these parts. For just the fourth time since 1966, this area celebrated no professional playoff teams. To wit, the seasons that started in the 2017 calendar year ended Adrian Beltre has been a consistent source of in ... well, they ended in misery. joy during an History reminds that the other otherwise long year for local pro sports. three times this happened were 1974, when there were only two professional teams here. It happened again in 1989 and then not again until 2013. That means we have had to endure two such seasons in the past four years.

Not a great development when the second line of your business card says “Sports Talking Head,” like mine does.

But the show must go on, so we talk and write about the Glory Days. We wrap ourselves in nostalgia, history and memories. As we get set to embark on 2019, we can celebrate what happened 20 years ago. The Cowboys made the playoffs that year, and so did the Rangers.

While both teams lost in the first round, they gave us something to cheer about. Then came the Stars. They spent 1999 partying like it was 1999. They won the Stanley Cup that year, a season in which only the Mavs did not make the playoffs.

We can certainly be thankful for our past – ‘99 is one of many years during which we had lots of sports to celebrate around here.

We can also be thankful for our people. I’ve made a career of telling the stories of the people who play these games. These are real people who leave it all on the field or the court or the ice for us.

So, if you really want to be thankful this season, think of two guys and how much they have given and how much we have enjoyed their careers. Think of Adrian Beltre and Dirk Nowitzki.

Adrian arrived right in the middle of what can only be called the Texas Rangers’ – wait for it – Glory Days. He signed a free agent contract in the off season between 2010 and 2011. He chose Texas

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over other suitors because he wanted to win a World Series. He knew that the Rangers were poised and ready. They came so close in 2011. Adrian said at the end of last season that he was very thankful for that run, a run which may not have been possible without him.

As a Ranger he has provided so much joy. Watching him play third base is a sight to behold. He might be remembered as the best third baseman ever to play the game. But it is his childlike approach to the game that pushes him toward the top of the list of “favorite Rangers of all time.”

Our relationship with Dirk is even more special. He arrived as a German 20-year-old who was really tall for his age. That was 1998. Twenty years, 21 seasons, two trips to the NBA finals, 13 All Star games and one Championship later we can look back on his career with unparalleled joy.

This might be his last season, so do yourself a favor and savor it. He is everything you want in a true professional. He is supremely talented, a team leader, a fun and funny Photo:sportingnews.com interview, an ambassador for North Texas who gives back to his community and a great husband and father of three.

So, if you find yourself at a loss when it comes to giving sports thanks, think of the Glory Days. Think of Adrian avoiding the playful taunts of his teammates trying to touch his head after a home run. Think of the time he moved the on deck circle, think of the smile. Or think of Dirk’s patented one-legged fade away, his gym rat work ethic or, best of all, him standing on the balcony at the AAC in 2011 smoking a cigar and singing “We Are the Champions.”

There will be more Glory Days around here; the arrow is pointed up for all our young teams. So to all the players who have provided thrills in the past, to all who will in the future, and this season to Adrian and Dirk: We are thankful for you!

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When: Nov. 1 - Nov. 18 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: The museum has four exhibitions on tap: Jolly, featuring the works of Marilyn Jolly; Fung, featuring the works of Adam Fung; Made in Italy, featuring materials from Italy collected by University of Texas at Arlington Art and Art History students; and Frame 4 Frame, featuring art from the recent Frame 4 Frame festival.

For more: arlingtonmusem.org

When: Nov. 5, 22, 29 Where: AT&T Stadium Time: Check website for game times In a nutshell: This month, the Dallas Cowboys will play host to the Tennessee Titans on Nov. 5, the Washington Redskins on Nov. 22 and the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 29.

For more: dallascowboys.com

Planetarium shows When: Nov. 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.

For more: uta.edu/planetarium

16th annual Medieval Arts Festival When: Nov. 3 Where: George W. Hawkes Downtown library (100 S. Center St.) Time: Noon - 5 p.m.

In a nutshell: Return to the days of knights, chivalry and castles. The festival is presented by costumed members of the Society for Creative Anachronism, with live demonstrations and educational exhibits.

In addition, local author Katy Beebe will read to the kids, and Medieval Facts Examiner Troy Depue will share facts and trivia.

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Movie Night: Wonder When: Nov. 9 Where: The LOT Downtown (110 S. Main St., Mansfield) Time: 5:45 p.m.

In a nutshell: This film tells the incredibly inspiring and heartwarming story of a boy with facial differences who attends a mainstream school for the first time.

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Attendees can chow down on more than 75 tacos from 30 of the area’s best restaurants and food purveyors cooking up tacos for just $3. And what goes better with tacos than margaritas? Bars and beverage stations will serve margaritas, tequila flights, sampling, ice-cold beer, water, soda and more throughout the district, along with other fun festival foods including cotton candy, cakes and desserts.

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Six Flags Over Texas: Holiday in the Park When: Nov. 17-Dec. 31 Where: Six Flags Over Texas Time: Check website for times In a nutshell: It’s the most magical time of the year filled with enchanting experiences that will help create those special family fun outings again and again. This breathtaking winter wonderland features a variety of delightful and interactive activities to help capture the holiday spirit.

For more: sixflags.com/overtexas

Downtown Arlington Open Coffee Club When: Nov. 29 Where: Urban Alchemy Coffee + Wine Bar Time: 8 a.m. - 9 a.m.

In a nutshell: Join and make friends while discussing tech, startups and the digital lifestyle over coffee and pastries with an added special guest speaker.

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Oreskes’ essay addresses the idea that there is no significant disagreement in the scientific community about the reality of global warming and its human causes. Since its publication, the essay has been widely cited by scientific and political leaders in The New Yorker, USA Today and National Geographic, among others.

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Holiday magic Major Christmas-themed events will return to Arlington with some great surprises • By Richard Greene

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f you are looking for some holiday excitement and memorable experiences, Arlington is sure to be your destination again this year. In fact, you should plan for an entire afternoon, evening and night in the city’s expansive entertainment district.

The Texas Christkindl Market is returning for its eighth year, and this time you will find it in the plaza of the amazing Texas Live! complex right between the big sports venues of Globe Life Park and AT&T Stadium.

Celebrating the season “German style” has become a regional tradition here where you will find shopping, great food, and lots of fun for everyone.

Inspired by a cherished German tradition that is enhanced by the city’s 60-year sister city relationship with Bad Konigshofen, Germany, this familyfriendly market features a unique shopping experience for holiday gifts, decorations and one-of-a-kind treasures.

There are handcrafted gifts for everyone on your list, authentic German gifts and collectibles – all anchored by the extraordinary experience inside the world-renown Kathe Wohlfahrt storehouse from Rothenberg, Germany.

There will be hot chocolate and hot spiced Gluhwein along with German fare favorites like bratwurst and strudel.

Admission is free, and it all takes place from the day after Thanksgiving until the day before Christmas Eve. Back by popular demand and this year inside Globe Life Park is Enchant Christmas. It will once again illuminate North Texas skies with its World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze & Market.

Last year, more than 250,000 people unwrapped a new holiday tradition at the most scenic wonderland in Texas. This year, the family tradition features a new heart-warming theme, an updated adventure in the light maze, and a larger, dazzling Artisans’ Market.

The Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau describes what awaits visitors for this year’s extravaganza: ● The World’s Largest Holiday Light Maze – Based on the children’s storybook “Eddie - The Mischievous Elf,” written by Leanne Johnston, the maze will have guests hunting through the

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lights to find lost presents! If you help Santa save Christmas, you’ll be rewarded with a special “thank you.” ● Enchant Christmas Artisans’ Market – Our Holiday Market is expanding into the concourse halls of Globe Life Park, with room for up to 100 local artists and businesses. Stroll under a spectacular overhead lighting display while you shop for gifts like home decor, jewelry, holiday sweets and more! ● All-New Skating Trail – Glide down our magical ice skating trail, which takes you through the brilliant light displays. An experience like no other in North Texas! Rent a pair of skates for instant family fun - or a romantic date! ● VIP Experiences – New for 2018, the luxury suites of Globe Life Park can be reserved for private, VIP experiences.

Groups can enjoy all the fun of Enchant, along with fine dining with festive foods while overlooking the magical wonderland located on the field. The VIP outing is perfect for corporate holiday parties, family reunions, church functions, and more. To book your Enchant Holiday party at Globe Life Park, just email specialevents@texasrangers. com or call 817-273-5224. ● Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus Appearances Nightly – No matter if Enchant Christmas you’re young or young-at-heart, visit with Santa and tell him your Christmas wishes. Then, enjoy a special story time as Mrs. Claus reads her favorite holiday stories. ● Eat & Drink – Relax and enjoy holiday-themed food and drinks that are sure to please everyone. ● Main Stage – Enjoy nightly live music and entertainment.

In collaboration with the Texas Rangers, Enchant Christmas lights the Texas skies Nov. 23 through Dec. 30. Hours of operation to be announced soon, so check the all-inclusive website for details enchantchristmas.com/arlington.

Richard Greene served as Arlington’s mayor from 19871997. He 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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