September 2014

PLUS: Richard Greene Scholars ... ‘Super Diver’ Melanie Malone ... Celebrating Seniors September 2014

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PLUS: Richard Greene Scholars ... ‘Super Diver’ Melanie Malone ... Celebrating Seniors September 2014

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Serving Arlington, Mansfield, Kennedale and Southwest Grand Prairie

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Great music. Great food. Great fun.

You’re minutes to everything in Mansfield this fall!

Cooler weather means it’s a great time to enjoy Mansfield’s fall festivals.

Featuring music, food, culture, history and good ole family fun, there’s literally something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss these upcoming events: WurstFest 5 - 10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 13 Smith Street in Historic Downtown Mansfield

Hot Beats & Cold Brews Concert Series Times vary Oct. 13 - 1 8 Locations around Historic Mansfield

Wisteria Street Market 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 27 Mansfield Activities Center

Boo Bash 6 - 8 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 24 Mansfield Activities Center

Night on the Town 6 - 10 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 25 Katherine Rose Memorial Park

Fire Safety Palooza 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 4 MISD Center for the Performing Arts

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To find out more about these awards and what they mean to you, visit our website at BaylorArlington.com or call 855.41.ORTHO for an appointment.

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Contents September 2014

Highlights

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26 Four fab finds for fall

Looking for the ideal pre-game meal this football season? We have a quartet of options for you.

28 The success of a great idea

How the Texas Rangers hit a home run with the Richard Greene Scholarship program.

On the Cover

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34 Circle the date

Local singer Maren Morris will perform a concert in the area this month. Be sure to catch this rising star.

20 Our resident Vette-erinarian

Michael Brown knows Corvettes as well as anyone in this area or any other. Not only that, he owns Corvettes – 13 in all. Here’s the story of how his collection has evolved over the years.

36 Home Sweet! Home

Jeff and Shari Adam now live in the place where they were married.

44 Celebrating seniors!

Departments Starting Line ... 8 This ‘n data ... 10 Scene ... 17, 43, 63 Around Town ... 18 Tennis Tip ... 42 Style ... 58 Sights/Sounds ... 64 Health/Fitness ... 66 Speaking of Sports ... 68 Itinerary ... 70 Finish Line ... 72

32 Conversation

Irene Johnson of the YMCA of Arlington discusses the Y’s Before School and After School childcare programs.

How local specialists and programs are taking care of Arlington-area senior citizens.

54 Look! Up in the air!

Melanie Malone is still “Super Diver” – some four decades into her career.

60 Cut from a different cloth

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New Junior League president Jeannie Deakyne is an Army veteran, beauty queen, marathon runner, mother of three – and a whole lot more.

62 Teen spirit

How the Ulster Project in Arlington is bringing two worlds together.

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Starting Line

Not just a job – an adventure Why it ain’t easy being gray • By Editor Yale Youngblood

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s we celebrate seniors this month, I can unequivocally say that it is a demographic that not only warrants notice, but that deserves considerably more “lovin’” than it gets – especially in the work force. To wit, my journey to this editor’s desk ...

Prior to taking the gig, I had been “between jobs” for 15 months, three days, eight hours, five minutes and 48 seconds. I’m not very well-versed on nanoseconds; otherwise, I’d have included them, too.

Apparently, I am well-versed on a lot of other stuff. Either that, or I have one nifty vitae. By the time I finally got the call to continue my calling here, I had received e-mails telling me that, BASED ON MY RESUME, I would be an ideal candidate for the following positions: • Life insurance salesperson • Health insurance salesperson • Auto insurance salesperson • (OK, what’s the deal with all the e-mails from insurance companies?)

• Big rig truck driver • Rock climbing team member (a six-figure gig, no doubt) • Cafeteria server • Assisted living center cook • Pharmacy manager • Senior mortgage customer care representative • Registered dietician (he wrote, after wolfing down his breakfast of bacon, hashbrowns and coffee that was both amply fake-creamed and fake-sugared) • Switchboard operator • Life coach • Animated character at Six Flags over Texas I HONESTLY GAVE pause to consider that last one, the animated character thing. Then I thought about my previous stint at Six Flags, back in 1974, when, as I recall, it hit 104 degrees about 30 straight days. I decided that I don’t want my obituary to note how I died one August afternoon while dressed as Yosemite Sam. In fact, I’d just as soon Yosemite Sam not factor into my obituary in any manner.

The e-mail about the job just before that one, life coach, actually made me laugh out loud.

I have enough trouble understanding people who would have me as a friend. I certainly couldn’t bear the notion of how they would turn out with me coaching them.

If I did, though, we’d definitely be aggressive on the basepaths.

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STEM-ming out

UT Arlington, AISD announce plans for revolutionary local academy

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he Arlington ISD has partnered with the University of Texas Arlington to create a new STEM Academy – science, technology, engineering and math – that will open at Martin High School next fall.

Select Martin faculty members and principal Marlene Roddy recently joined representatives from UT Arlington’s College of Science and College of Engineering to craft the groundbreaking academy. Participating students will will earn high school and college credits in engineering, biology/biomedical science, computer science and math/science.

“The new STEM Academy will deliver on our commitment to science and technology instruction and our focus on preparing our students to excel in higher education or the career of their choice,” Arlington ISD Superintendent

Dr. Joseph Del Principe

Marcelo Cavazos said. “There is a need for more STEM graduates in our country, and we feel strongly about helping students in our district lay the groundwork for a future in the high-demand fields of science, technology, engineering and math.”

UTA President Vistasp Karbhari echoed his colleague’s sentiments.

“The STEM Academy is one more step toward an increasingly strong partnership between UT Arlington and one of the state’s largest school districts to create opportunity and to ensure that students are well prepared to succeed in college,” Karbhari said. “Together, we will ignite students’ interest in the world of inquiry, expand their horizons and show them

how they can achieve their dreams in the fields of science, engineering and math.”

STEM Academy students will be recruited in their seventh- and eighth-grade years, and the admission process will include an application and interview. The program will debut in fall 2015 with about 100 ninth graders from across the district.

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Medical news ...

DR. JOSEPH DEL PRINCIPE, DO, has been named the new chief of staff of Arlington Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Del Principe is the first Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine to serve in this position. He completed his medical training at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1983. He started work as an emergency room staff physician at Arlington Memorial in 1999 and became the chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine in 2006.

THE RECENT GROUNDBREAKING for Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington is the latest step in a process that will manifest in June 2015 when the revolutionary facility is scheduled to open its doors. The 40-bed freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospital at 900 W. Arbrook near Matlock Road and I-20 will treat patients suffering from strokes,

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Canedy was honored for his service at the hospital, as well as his work as a member of the Methodist Health System board of directors and the Methodist Health System Foundation board of trustees.

Established in 1972, the Founders’ Award is presented annually to a distinguished health care trustee with an exemplary record of leadership, dedication, and excellence in health care governance and the community.

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Reasons we love Arlington ...

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History will show – forever – that the first NCAA major college football championship was decided here.

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... our teachers WE MADE AN A! ... 62 Arlington and Mansfield ISD campuses received special designation for high performance from the state of Texas for the 2013-2014 school year, district officials announced recently.

The state’s accountability system monitors four areas – student achievement, stu-

dent progress, closing performance gaps and post-secondary readiness – to evaluate overall school performance.

Individual campuses receive ratings of either “Met Standard” or “Improvement Required,” and both of the area’s school districts earned the former distinction.

Critics and critters alike give River Legacy Parks a big thumb’s up.

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Even our streets are “Front” and “Center.”

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Where was the first Six Flags, again?

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Two words: Piccolo Mondo.

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2015 Budget: What to expect next year THE CITY of Arlington has proposed a $425 million budget for fiscal year 2015, which, if approved, calls for a property tax rate increase of about $2.38 per month, or $28.56 per year.

The change is connected to the average homestead taxable value in Arlington increasing by 4.5 percent over 2014 levels. In addition, homeowners would see the following rate increases next year: water and sewer ($2.84 per month); storm water fee (50 cents per month); and garbage (18 cents per month). In all, the average homeowner would pay an additional $5.19 per month for city, water, sanitation and storm water services.

The good news: These fees would continue to be among the lowest among the cities in the Arlington area – and a lot lower than the fees charged in the two bigger cities east and west of us.

1. Highest learning ... The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees is among five school boards from across the state that were selected as Texas Honor Boards by the Texas Association of School Administrators. Since 1971 this program has recognized school boards that have demonstrated dedication to student achievement and that make every effort to put students first. The other four school boards selected for the award are Clear Creek ISD, Plano ISD, Midway ISD and Culberson County-Allamoore ISD. 2. Dollars and Sense ... The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently announced two grant awards to benefit literacy programs of the Arlington Public Library. The library’s adult literacy program will receive $10,000, and the Summer Reading Club will receive $2,000.

3. To market the market ... The Arlington Christkindl Market has been rebranded the Texas Christkindl Market to celebrate its fourth year this winter. “It’s not just a city market,” said Councilwoman Sheri Capehart. “It is a market that attracts people from out of state and out of country. So we thought it should be named for the largeness of it.” Last year’s pre-holiday festival drew about 100,000 patrons. The 2014 event will be held Nov. 28-Dec. 21 at Globe Life Park in Arlington, with the main entrance located at the intersection of Ballpark Way and Road to Six Flags.

2014 Arlington Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner “Making a Difference�

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With love, DOD How the YMCA helps Dear Old Dad make the most of his time with his kids

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eteran dads know the path all too well: your child is born, and the next thing you know, he’s attending kindergarten. He gets his first hit in a youth league game, then he’s asking for the car keys. She graduates from high school, then college, then you’re suddenly celebrating the birth of her first child. And you’re left wondering, “Where did the time go?”

Or, more poignantly, “What did we do with that time together?”

Dads in the YMCA of Arlington Father/Child Program have the answer: They spend quality time with their children, starting with their 3-year-olds. Pre-schoolers can camp with their daddies? Without mommy? Yes! Launching model rockets? Check. Racing Pinewood Derby cars?

Check. Volunteering? Check.

Imagine the delighted shout of a 5-year-old watching his rocket taking off into the blue at the annual Rocket Shoot, or the fun of waking up next to her daddy in a tent, and going exploring in the woods. Other recent events include a monster truck rally, a sleepover at the Fort Worth Zoo, and Daddy Daughter Date Night.

Programs are available for children aged from 3 to 13.

Most events are during the school year and are affordable, especially for YMCA members.

If you want to learn more, call Jordan Taylor at the YMCA, 817-419-9629 ext. 213, or e-mail him at jordant@ ymca-arlington.org.

For the record

IF YOU GUESSED 32.1 is the median age for the Arlington resident, you are either smart or you recently visited the city website.

FOR THOSE KEEPING score at home, the seven branches of the Arlington Public Library System contain 621,178 library materials. That should impress Melvin Dewey, who invented the Dewey Decimal System used for decades by libraries to classify reading material.

Raise your hand if you remember Casa Magnetica, a Six Flags staple in the ‘60s.

GIVEN THAT we’re dedicating a portion of this issue to celebrate senior citizens, let’s dedicate this portion of this issue to celebrate the some 29,752 Arlington residents who are 65 years old or older. We salute our elder statesemen and stateswomen and thank you for laying the foundation for our great city.

In the spotlight: Beth Marshall honored for Theatre Arlington work BETH MARSHALL, president of the Theatre Arlington Guild, was recently presented the Spotlight Award by the American Association of Community Theatre (AACT). The award honors people whose dedication, service and contribution makes a significant impact on the quality of the theater.

“I’m not usually at a loss for words, but I was then,” said Marshall. “It was such a nice surprise.”

Marshall has volunteered as a guild member for the past two decades. She was nominated

by Theatre Arlington Executive Director Norman Ussery. “We are very proud to have Beth Marshall recognized by AACT,” Ussery said. “And [we’re] even more proud to count her among our most-treasured volunteers.”

SPEAKING OF celebrating seniors, Mansfield offers a Senior Lifestyles program (Young At Heart), which is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to provide low-cost meals and high-return interaction for attendees.

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Around Town

Success under the stars How the Levitt Pavilion has managed to capture the heart of a city – and region • By Kenneth Perkins

T As the fall series kicked off on Aug. 29, it’s clear that the Levitt Pavilion is a destination for family fun and date night.

Music lovers are drawn to the eclectic lineup.

You name it, the music has probably blared out from the downtown band shell – almost always to the delight of big crowds.

raci Gilliam’s spot? Left side, up front, close enough to the stage where she can see the sweat popping off performers but just far enough that, well, it doesn’t pop on her. Her stuff?

Blanket. Fried chicken. Cole slaw. Lemonade. Graham crackers for the kids (Michael, 10, Sarah, 8, and usually a friend or two), Kit-Kat bites for her.

So far she’s danced with Asleep at the Wheel, bonded with Sara Hickman, partied with Jonathan Tyler & the Northern Lights, and was pleasantly surprised by a band she saw but can’t recall the name. “Spoon something,” she said. “I know it had spoon in it.”

Spoonfed Tribe? “Loved them, loved them, loved them,” she squealed.

Gilliam had no idea who they were. Just showed up with a date and “really got into them.

Who knew?”

Patti Diou knew. Kinda. Even the executive director was a bit surprised at the first season of the Levitt Pavilion Free Concert Series a half dozen years ago when they were expecting 500 folks, tops.

NOW THE Brock-Saxe Great Lawn embraces up to 3,500 people easy. When local favorite Pentatonix performed, 12,000 showed up. People spilled outside the main lawn, onto Abram Street, up the steps of City Hall, and into the vacant lot just west of the pavilion.

Lesson learned. For this fall’s big season-ender with The Doobie Brothers on Oct. 4, the series moves to the University of Texas Arlington’s 7,000-seat College Park Center.

“Guess we’re a little more jaded now,” Diou said from her office on Border Street, just a quick jog from the Levitt. “If we don’t get 3,000 people out here, we’re wondering, where is everybody?”

As the fall series kicked off on Aug. 29 with opening-day fave Brave Combo, it’s clear that the Levitt is a destination for family fun and date night. Music lovers are drawn to the eclectic lineup. You name it, the music has probably blared out from the downtown band shell.

“Our goal is to introduce our audience to bands they have never heard before,” said Diou, a UTA Theater grad who once ran Theatre Arlington.

“There are so many incredible bands out there

and so many new and emerging artists. We want to expose our audience to them all.”

She’s serious. A few weeks a year Diou and Production Manager Richard Treat spend all day for a week listening to bands at booking conferences.

This only sounds like a music lovers heaven until, say, day four, when your head starts spinning.

Diou and Treat assemble a wish list. After that comes the actual booking, the calls to the agents, the negotiations.

THE LINEUP HAS worked fine so far, and Levitt itself has taken on a life of its own. Outside the 50-plus concerts, the downtown green space has become a popular spot for weddings, and even memorials. It’s the gathering spot. Though not for everyone at once.

Two years ago the Punk rock band Girl in a Coma was a bit much for some of the regular (read: older) patrons who headed for the exit holding their ears. But the UTA students ate it up.

Mitch Grassi of PTX (formerly known as Pentatonix) said they draw roughly teens and young adults but felt ”pumped” to see older adults at their Levitt show. And they didn’t dash for the exits.

“We love playing in Arlington, obviously, but the Levitt is such a great venue,” said Grassi, who attended Martin High School. “There’s something about playing and seeing the stars at the same time.”

For Diou, there’s something about seeing the audience members dance and sing and simply have a good time. “I like seeing people who come and sit in the same spot; people who don’t know each other meet there,” she said. “There’s nothing better than hearing someone say, yeah, let’s meet at the Levitt.”

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

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 College Park Center at the University of Texas Arlington

PRESENTS

Doors open: 7 p.m.

Opening act: 7:30 p.m.

Concert: 9 p.m.

Tickets $38 to $78

All seats are reserved.

Ticket prices include a $3 service fee.

The four-time Grammy Award-winning Doobie Brothers are “Takin’ It to the Streets” to rock Arlington from “Black Water” to “China Grove” with their glittering array of number-one hits to benefit the Levitt Pavilion and more than 50 free concerts under the stars!

Buy tickets online at UTATickets.com or by phone at 817.272.9595

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Our resident Vette-erinarian Michael Brown has turned his garage into a veritable Corvette museum • By Richard Greene

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or 22 years, Michael Brown had been dreaming of owning a 1963, 10th-yearanniversary edition of the Corvette Stingray with the iconic split rear windows.

It was the car of his youth, and since he was approaching his 40th birthday, it seemed a good time to make it happen.

Wife Sandra encouraged him to take the plunge and buy one he had located. But she gently admonished him to do it and “get over your middle age crazies.” She likely thought that would be the end of it.

Alas, it wouldn’t be the end or even the beginning of the end. No, it marked the beginning of the beginning of what would become a nationally recognized assemblage of General Motors’ most celebrated vehicle at the Browns’ Arlington home.

Today Michael’s collection consists of 13 Corvettes, all of which are black or silver or a combination thereof, representing six of the seven generations of the classic sports car. In addition to the 10th-anniversary model he started with, he has a 25th, 50th and the 2012 model that marked Chevrolet’s centennial year of building great American-made vehicles.

He keeps them in the pristine, air-conditioned, and impeccably maintained place he

How much is Michael Brown into Corvettes?

Even this model is a collector’s item worth thousands of dollars.

(Photos: Bruce Maxwell)

Michael Brown’s vintage Vettes, circa ...

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Right: Brown visits with Arlington Today’s Richard Greene in his garage – which is really much more of a museum.

Below: An expanded view shows what we mean.

calls a garage. Actually, it is a museum that includes a large collection of Corvette memorabilia, an array of neon and petroleum signs (some one-of-a-kind and all in near perfect condition), along with other keepsakes from his family’s history with automobiles.

The brand new 2014 Corvette, the most completely changed version ever, ushered in the seventh generation, and it is a safe bet a C7 will become part of his assortment one day.

He explained why he doesn’t already have one of them: “I was at the Detroit International Auto Show when the new one was unveiled, and I’ve had my eye on it ever since.

But while no one will confirm that the ZR1 will eventually join the new generation, I’m holding out to see.”

Two of his Corvettes are ZR1 models – the 2012 and 2009. They don’t come more top-ofthe-line than that.

BUT THAT’S NOT TO minimize a single one of the others. All of them have something special to talk about whenever two or more Corvette owners or collectors gather.

Brown has three from the first generation, beginning with a stunning black 1954 model, the second year of Corvettes. Only about a dozen were produced in Onyx Black. Next is the ’57, which was the first year for the option of a fuel-injected, four-speed shift combination. Then came the ’62 with the rare option of the Wonderbar Radio and power

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Three cars from the sixth generation include the ’06 model, another windows. He owns all five versions of the second generation, startlimited edition Z06, with an engine that topped 500 hp for the first ing with the 10th-anniversary ’63 model that is the cornerstone of the time; the ’09 ZR1, the fastest, most-powerful and most-expensive procollection. His ’64 Vette coupe is distinguished as having received the duction Corvette ever that Brown bought new over the Internet; and, coveted National Corvette Restorers Society’s Top Flight certification, finally, Chevrolet’s 100th birthday Centennial Edition 2012 Corvette, as did the ’65 version “triple black” car that defines the exterior, interianother ZR1. Brown drove it off the assembly line when he picked it or and convertible top. up in Bowling Green three years ago. He is quick to point out that he Then comes the ’66 coupe, with fewer than than 17,000 original was able to acquire VIN 100 for the car, making it miles. It features a 411 posi-traction rear end, a a unique acquisition.

425-horsepower, big-block engine, and the most popular option of the year, an AM-FM radio.

IF YOU WANT to see the cars up close and personal The final edition of the era is the ’67, when the Brown’s depth of involvement you can do that in a 360-degree virtual tour from the Sting Ray got its “stinger” on the hood and a GM in the world of Corvettes driver’s seat in each of the vehicles – they have their “Mark of Excellence” plate affixed to the inside doesn’t end with his own own website at hookedonvettes.com. You can find driver’s door jamb – the first and only model to every detail of every car there; we’ve only touched have that plate. personal collection. For the on some highlights in previous descriptions.

past 25 years, his professional Brown’s depth of involvement in the world THE ONE CAR in the Brown collection from Corlife has been that of of Corvettes doesn’t end with his own personal vette’s third generation is the ’78 limited-edition collection. For the past 25 years, his professional Official Pace Car that marked the 25th anniversaproducing broadcast-quality life has been that of producing broadcast-quality ry of “America’s Only True Sports Car.” Just 6,502 videos about the cars, videos about the cars, including script writing, of these were produced – one for each Chevy including script writing, narration, shooting, soundtrack creation, editing dealership in the country at the time. and duplication.

The car was in such high demand that some narration, shooting, He has also written, produced and directed feapaid twice the full sticker price to acquire one. soundtrack creation, editing ture-length documentaries that include his latest Only 202 were equipped with a 4-speed manual and duplication. project, “The Quest,” a film that follows the long transmission, and Brown’s is one of those. and poignant journey to find and restore the 1960 His next car is the one that celebrated the hisclass-winning Corvette that ran at the famed Le Mans 24-hour endurtoric milestone of the 50th anniversary of Corvettes. The 2003 Z06 was ance race in France in June of that year. A full synopsis and terrific acquired new and spent most of the next three years in the garage, preview of that film is available at questdocumentary.com. The DVD logging fewer than 1,600 miles on the odometer. can be ordered from the site.

Since it is capable of 0-60 mph in four seconds and 0-100 mph in 10 You can also see him this month and every week in season two of the seconds, there are just not too many places where you can test such television program “Corvette Nation,” a 13-week series on Discovery’s performance!

Brown’s collection, some 13 cars strong, features vehicles in silver or black – or in combinations thereof. Right: Two examples of why this is one fine automobile.

Inside Michael Brown’s garage/museum ...

FROM THE Generations chart noting each era of Corvette he owns to the historic and senses-stimulating collection of signs, logos and promotional devices associated with this great car, Michael Brown has managed to craft his Arlington garage into one of the nation’s premier shrines to one of the nation’s premier motor vehicles.

If you want to see the cars up close and personal you can do that in a 360-degree virtual tour from the driver’s seat in each of the vehicles – they have their own website at hookedonvettes.com.

The Browns’ paths crossed by happenstance in 1967, when they both showed up for auditions at Six Flags Over Texas’ famed Southern Palace.

They got the featured roles in that season’s shows and were married the following year.

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We wrap up this story by going back to the beginning of the long journey that started with Sandra’s encouragement to go ahead and get that first ’63 Vette Michael had wanted for so long.

The Browns’ paths crossed by happenstance in 1967, when they both showed up for auditions at Six Flags Over Texas’ famed Southern Palace. They got the featured roles in that season’s shows on the park’s main stage and were married the following year. They’ve lived in Arlington almost 40 years.

Both of them began their careers in television, where she worked first as a weathercaster, then a reporter, while Michael filled roles as an anchorman and talk show host at the Dallas ABC affiliate, WFAA-TV. Of course, you probably know Sandra better for something else. She is the first to admit surprise at becoming a New York Times Bestselling writer (more than 70 novels at last count), but that has been her most-notable career turn. Her first book was penned in 1981. It’s estimated that 80 million copies of her books can be found worldwide. Michael claims to be her biggest fan.

The Browns reared daughter Rachel and son Ryan, both of whom went through the Arlington school system. Each a graduate of the University of Oklahoma, they are married with their own families. Rachel is the senior instructor at Pure Barre in Flower Mound.

She and husband Pete Terrana have three young sons.

Ryan and his wife Victoria live on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and have an 11-yearold son. Ryan appeared regularly on two network soap operas, wrote and published two novels with Simon & Schuster and currently runs his own photography business.

Michael and Sandra’s mutual support for each other’s potential has resulted in outcomes that show no signs of letting up. We’ll stay tuned.

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On your way to those venues, be sure to carve out some time on the schedule to grab a good meal. Here are four places – and specialties – that are sure to score touchdowns with your tastebuds ...

McCullar’s Irish Pub

While this popular establishment is bestknown for its eclectic mix of draft beers – and its eclectic mix of people who enjoy them – it also makes some of the better cheeseburgers in town. A patron once dubbed McCullar’s “the Cheers of our generation,” noting that it is, indeed, a place where everyone knows your name – and where the staff remembers just which burger you think is the best and make sure it’s on your plate pronto. Location: 4801 Little Road, Suite 101

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The 2014 class of Richard Greene scholars was recently introduced prior to a Texas Rangers game. Pictured left to right are mentors Mary Jean Moloney, Norm Lyons, Marcelo Cavazos, Sandra Campbell; 2014 Greene Scholars Delrina Nguyen, Kaila Wherry, Raghave Upadhyaya, Audrey Munson, Adam LeBlanc, Monique Jaquay; Texas Rangers Foundation Executive Director Karin Morris; and Sylvia and Richard Greene. Mentors Judy Rupay, Jeff Williams and Lisann Peters are not pictured.

The success of a great idea How an innovative scholarship program has helped turn stellar students into laudable leaders

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he beginning of the new school year saw close to 4,000 students entering as seniors in Arlington’s six public high schools. Thanks to the generosity and vision of the Texas Rangers Baseball Club, six of them will experience a learning curve way beyond the bounds of the classroom.

Sixteen years ago, then Rangers President Tom Schieffer launched an initiative designed to encourage accelerated development of the lives of students who had already shown the potential for leadership and community service.

Working closely with then AISD superintendent Lynn Hale, they crafted a program that would expose promising senior students to the workings of the community, ranging from the offices of the captains of industry to the doorstep of Arlington’s premier organization dealing with people facing hopelessness.

The purpose would be to confirm the reality that the continued success of our society depends on those working through their education journey, entering their chosen careers, and readily accepting the responsibilities upon which our future rests. To achieve such lofty objectives the ball club – through its non-profit entity, The Texas Rangers

Ambassador Tom Schieffer and his wife Susanne (second from left and far right) pose for a picture with scholar alumni Sue Alice Sauthoff and Ryan Stewart.

Baseball Foundation – was willing to commit more than $1 million city hall, they are involved in the operations of local government through over the following 20 years to help cover the cost of college for each several departments, and they get acquainted with the city manager, city of the six students chosen for the program every year. council members and the mayor.

The funds would be disbursed in $10,000 amounts to each student When they arrive at the AISD administration building, they see the opspread over the four years of their college work, as long as they mainerations of a big urban public school system, discover challenges faced in tained superior academic scores throughout. Thus, the Rangers beeducating the children of the community, and learn how one of the city’s came the largest private scholarship donor in the district. larger organizations functions.

IN HONOR OF the former mayor who helped develop the partnership AT THE ARLINGTON Chamber of Commerce, they encounter the between the city and the ball club that built The Ballpark in Arlington, workings of the business sector, get the opportunity to realize the imthe initiative was named the Richard Greene Scholarship Program. portance of capitalism and see how our system has produced the most The recipients of the scholarships are selected by a process that insuccessful nation in all of human history. cludes a review of their applications by a team at each high school that consists of administrators, faculty, advisors, and the current-year scholar. The final selection committee then interviews the three finalists from that screening process during an allday session at the Rangers offices at the ballpark.

The decisions of the committee are guided by their collective evaluation of the one student from each school who appears to have demonstrated leadership potential and awareness of the importance of community service. Academic achievement is important but not often the determining factor, nor is the financial need of the applicants.

The students come from varied ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds throughout the community – some very privileged, others from less fortunate circumstances – with the result being a reflection of the diversity of the community at large. Yet, they function together in a unique learning environment that is designed to maximize their potential.

When asked if he thought things had worked out well over the years since the program began, Greene Alumni gather at a recent reunion at the home of Richard Greene and his wife Sylvia. The Texas Rangers Foundation named the replied, “To say these young peoscholarship program after Mayor Greene, who helped develop the partnership between the city and the ball club that built The ple have exceeded our expectations Ballpark in Arlington. would be a classic example of a pronounced understatement. We couldn’t be more pleased with how they Next they are brought into the reality of unmet human needs as basic have, through their individual experiences, succeeded during their colas food, clothing and shelter by participating in the work of Mission lege years and beyond.”

Arlington. Under the leadership of the organization’s founder, Tillie

Burgin, they come face to face with circumstances in the lives of people THE GENIUS IN the program goes far beyond the generous cash they otherwise might have never encountered. award. It’s really about leadership development and awareness of the When they report to River Legacy Foundation’s Living Science Cenvital importance of community service. Each student is selected at the ter, they learn of opportunities for the general public to experience the end of his or her high school junior year. The following year natural wonders of the Trinity River Forest floodplain. Moreover, the scholars are assigned to a challenging class created by the the scholars get a chance to work on projects that help fund, in Arlington Independent School District solely for the six stupartnership with the AISD, the environmental education expedents. From that class they are rotated each six weeks through rience for some 14,000 second and fourth graders who come to internships in public and private institutions in the city. At the center for curriculum that unfolds in the real world instead

How the program impacted some former recipients ...

“As a Greene Scholar I became comfortable in a professional setting and was empowered to take on leadership roles in my school and community.” – Todd Gonzales, class of 2008.

“The program has enriched my life with numerous opportunities for personal development and life-changing experiences as I met and learned from the leaders of the community.” – Huy Tran, class of 2010.

“A seminal experience in sparking my interests in communities and societal systems.” – Dr. Kristin Kan, class of 2000.

“The most unique thing, and by far the most lasting impact of the experience, was being inspired to become a part of something beyond myself.” – Alan Reese, class of 2007.

“The internships opened my eyes to the intricacies of how the world functions on a daily basis

and helped me gain a comprehensive grasp of the real world.” – Serene Leavitt, class of 2004.

“I learned that my contribution matters and is vital for the continuance of our nation’s freedoms.” – Sue Alice Sauthoff, class of 1998.

“Throughout my educational and professional journey to date, I have turned repeatedly for guidance and inspiration to lessons learned and friendships made through the Greene Scholarship Program.” – John Hill, class of 1999.

“This program is one that causes a sea change in the way a young person thinks about his or her future.” – Wajiha Rizvi, class of 2003.

“The selection committee saw something in me that I did not even see in myself: potential.” – Gustavo Robles, class of 2008.

of inside a classroom. They get a turn with the senior administration Pesqueda. Upon their graduation Pesqueda maintains contact with the officials who manage UT Arlington’s huge operations and are providscholars through shared e-mails, social media, get-togethers and reed an early look at college life, its demands, opportunities for student unions at Christmas time as schedules allow. involvement and leadership, and much more.

“We celebrate their myriad accomplishments, rejoice with them as The UTA internship also provides them with all the details about the they marry and have little ones born into their growing families, and full-ride scholarship offered there to every Greene Scholar – a decision provide counsel in troubling times,” Pesqueda said. “We are blessed made years ago by the university in an effort to secure the “best and by their responsiveness to us as we consider them a part of our exbrightest” students as they make their college choices. UTA recognizes tended family.” all the recipients as meeting the definition of “best and brightest.”

The scholars have attended colleges and universities across Amer Before the year is over they will have shorter stints with their beneica, from Ivy League schools such as Harvard and Princeton, as well factor organization (the Texas Rangers), as well as MIT, Duke and Amherst on the East Coast, to as with area print and television media organimany campuses in Texas, including the Univerzations, the North Central Texas Council of Govsity of Texas, Texas A&M, SMU, TCU and BayAnother important aspect of ernments, the County Commissioner’s office, lor. Some venture west to the likes of Stanford, Arlington’s Convention and Visitors Bureau and Brigham Young or Pepperdine. Some continue the program is the availability Arlington Memorial Hospital – which is of special their education at the Naval, Air Force and Merof a number of community interest to those already planning careers in the chant Marine Academies. Others attend small leaders in diverse fields of ever-changing world of health care. colleges in the midwest such as Marquette and

Creighton. Some, even, venture abroad to paroccupation and service who ANOTHER IMPORTANT ASPECT of the proticipate in university programs in places such as act as mentors to the students gram is the availability of a number of community China, Spain and Japan. during their senior year. leaders in diverse fields of occupation and service

who act as mentors to the students during their THE SCHOLARS’ VARIED occupations include Matching up students with senior year. Matching up students with successful attorneys, educators, engineers, medical doctors, successful individuals whose individuals whose careers are role models to them accountants, financiers, businesspeople, non-profit careers are role models to is often cited by the students as their most meanmanagers, firefighters, physician’s assistants and ingful experiences. nurses, ministers, military service personnel and them is often cited by the In addition to the six new scholars for the curU.S. government employees. These young peostudents as their most rent year, there now are 90 alumni of the prople have character, value-driven ambition, intelmeaningful experiences. gram. Some are pursuing their undergraduate ligence, determination, initiative and a servant’s and post-graduate degrees. Many are now in full heart for volunteer work. development of very impressive careers – and all are able to tell in Perhaps current AISD Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos, who has dividual success stories that confirm Greene’s assertion that expectarepresented the district in a formal capacity from the beginning of the tions have been exceeded and that the trend is growing exponentially program, reached just the right conclusion when he said, “Community with every passing year. involvement and leadership development is essential in the business Mayor Greene’s wife Sylvia is a key coordinator of each year’s of education. If we are not pushing the boundaries of the classroom, scheduling and activities. She works closely with AISD faculty member our work becomes stagnant and ineffective. Greene Scholars are a preDiane Brewer, who manages the scholars’ class, and with the Rangers mier demonstration of our students thriving as responsible, contributFoundation Executive Director Karin Morris and her assistant Lauren ing citizens and lifelong learners.”

The International Leadership of Texas Charter School’s new campus opened its doors last month. Photo: Bruce Maxwell

ILTexas Charter School opens new campus this year WITH THE OPENING of a new campus at 4950 S. Bowen St., the International Leadership of Texas Charter School will usher in a new era in its stated quest to prepare students to become leaders in a global society.

The new campus will serve more than 1,400 kindergarten-8th grade students, who will study English, Spanish and Chinese – the three most widely spoken languages. The goal is to give the young people who attend a competitive advantage in the workplace.

“The opening of ILTexas Arlington K-8 is a great reminder of the opportunity we have as teachers and administrators to educate students to be future leaders who are prepared to succeed in a globally competitive society,” said Katie Qualls, the school’s director of development, marketing and recruitment. “The exposure to language, culture, hard work and character development our students receive will have a lasting impression on their future after ILTexas.”

The school has employed native Chinese teachers through the College Board and Hanban Initiative and native Spanish teachers through the Texas Spain Initiative to teach throughout the district, Qualls said.

“All moving parts will strengthen our students’ ability to learn, speak, read and write at a higher level,” she added.

ILTexas Arlington serves 9th graders, as well. Ninth graders are located in a temporary facility on E. Mayfield in Arlington. Negotiations are underway on land for ILTexas Arlington High School.

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Conversation Irene Johnson, director of quality assurance and program development for YMCA of Arlington, discusses the Y’s Before and After School Childcare Program ARLINGTON TODAY: This program sounds like a win/win proposition for everyone. In a nutshell could you explain how the before/ after school program works?

IRENE JOHNSON: The YMCA of Arlington’s Before and After School program provides children support, activities and the nurturing environment they need to keep learning, growing and thriving. Far from being simple childcare, we offer curriculum and hands-on learning.

We are licensed by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services and the program is a Child Care Management Services (CCMS)-approved provider. The program maintains a staff to child ratio of 1:15. The staff meets YMCA staffing requirements, including reference checks, criminal background checks, and training in policies and procedures as well as CPR and first aid.

The program’s goal is to provide a safe atmosphere, develop positive self-esteem in children, provide social opportunity and strengthen self-discipline. In our affordable childcare program, children receive a balance of support for spirit, mind and body with our caring staff; safe and supervised activities as well as a structured daily schedule.

AT: We’re guessing this a a welcome benefit to those who use it. So, who uses it? Is it restricted to Y members, or can anyone be part of this?

IJ: It is open to members at a discounted rate. It is also open to non-members.

Non-members pay a higher rate and must register as a Program Member. A Program Member pays a one-time rate of $35 to $55.

To support our community and to ensure that no child gets turned away, we offer financial assistance. The YMCA does not turn anyone away due to an inability to pay. Anyone interested in financial aid can speak to our membership staff at any of the YMCA Family Centers. Last year, 2013, the Y offered more than 28,435 scholarships for Before and After School Childcare, Summer Day Camp, Aquatics, Youth Sports and Health and Wellness.

AT: How long has this program been available, and how did it get its start in the Arlington area?

IJ: The YMCA After School Childcare program was established at Arlington ISD sites in 1980 – 34 years ago. By 1990 it grew to 17 After School sites, including sites in the Mansfield ISD. AT: What are some of the things the kids can expect to do in the program?

IJ: The YMCA of Arlington Before and After School Childcare program offers safe, supervised activities and structured daily schedules. This includes: • Games • Homework support • Independent playtime • Devotional time • Arts and crafts projects • Healthy snacks are provided daily • Literacy, science and math games • Youth Wellness activities, including CATCH activities (a program created by the CATCH group to promote physical activity, proper nutrition and teaching), as well as a physical education program created by University of Texas.

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AT: Can you give particulars, such as cost, hours, locations, and sources for information?

IJ: It is for children ages 5 to 12.

Hours are 6:30 a.m. until school opens (for Before School care) and from the time school is out until 6:30 p.m. (for After School care).

The Before School program costs $10 per week for Y members and $25 per week for Program Members. The After School program costs $35 and $55.

The Y Childcare Program is held on-site at 18 schools and at the YMCA of Arlington Central Family Center.

Parents can call any of the YMCA Family Centers for information. Or they can contact Colleen Robertson, our childcare program director, at the Cooper Street Family Center, via e-mail at colleenr@ymca-arlington.org, or Rayshonda Farria, our childcare program director at the Central Family Center, at rayshondaf@ ymca-arlington.org.

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Circle the date Local singer Maren Morris will perform a concert in the area this month – but that’s just the tip of the iceberg for this musical sensation

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rlington’s Maren Morris, who is fast becoming the new “it” girl of country and “indie” music, will perform a concert Sept. 10 at Magnolia Motor Lounge in Fort Worth. The set will begin at 6:45 p.m.

Morris, winner of the 2012 New Music Seminar’s “Artist on the Verge” award, will perform accoustically during the local stop. Those are becoming rarer by the day now that the 24-year-old performer is enjoying the best year of her young career.

Her father Scott reports that Maren has a song on Tim McGraw’s new album “Sundown Heaven Town.” The tune is called “Last Turn Home.” Morris is signed to a publishing house in Nashville, where she currently resides. She has three albums to her credit, including “All

That It Takes,” which spawned three Texas Music Chart radio hits – including the title track that went all the way to No. 1.

Morris has been performing live for many years and recorded her first CD titled “Walk On,” at age 14. “I started with music when I was 10,” she said. “My dad bought me my first guitar when I was 12. That’s the same year I started writing, actually piecing together songs.”

Since then, it has been a fast track to stardom. In addition to the latest effort on the McGraw album, she has toured across the country and in Europe, earning stellar reviews at virtually every stop. Among one of the more noteworthy praises was this assessment from Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks: “This girl has everything it takes to make it.”

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hen Jeff and Shari Adam got married three years ago, they found the perfect venue for the occasion – and purchased it. “We actually bought this house to get married at the house,” said Jeff. “We wanted a house that we bought together, then could renovate and design together.”

Their wedding was in the backyard, next to two cedar trees they call their “wedding cedars.” At the time, the house itself was empty.

These days, it’s often full of guests.

Jeff and Shari, owners of the Adam Noble Group, a business brokerage and mergers and acquisitions firm, chose the house for its entertainment possibilities.

“We’re very social,” Jeff said. “We like to entertain many different groups of friends.

We wanted a place where our kids could come together with their friends.” The Adams have six grown children between them, ranging in age from 20 to 27.

“We typically have 75 to 100 people over for events,” said Jeff. “We wanted a venue for both day events and nighttime activities.”

This year, they’ve hosted a baby shower, two bridal showers, and a 35th anniversary party, among many other gatherings. They joke that their home is the local events center.

The Adams loved this home for its open-concept layout, south-facing backyard, and separate guest cabana, which also serves as a game room. The cabana now boasts a full bathroom, a fold-out sofa, a TV, and a pool table. It is still in progress, as is the kitchen.

“We got married here, and then we started renovating,” said Shari. “And we’re still renovating!”

For the inside of the home, “we went with a Tuscan Italian theme,” said Shari. This May,

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they spent two weeks in Tuscany getting ideas for the home. Jeff also owned many antique pieces, hundreds of years old, from countries such as France, Belgium, and England, that they’ve incorporated into the décor.

“The main renovation we’ve done so far is the backyard,” Shari said. The porch was already there, but they added a swing, re-did the decking, and refurbished the pool. Shari, who has a landscaping background, added all the flowerbeds herself.

The yard features both a light-up glass fire pit and a traditional fireplace. “In the winter,” said Jeff, “except for the snow, it gives you the sensation of being in Colorado, with the wood-burning fireplace by the hot tub.”

The built-in grill on the porch, festive lights at night, and washer pit in the ground all help make it a perfect site for entertaining.

Naturally, the Adams host all family holidays at their home. “Our kids love to come here,” Jeff said. “They love to bring their friends here. We wanted a place where our kids want to come, and we absolutely created that.”

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Frequently – in fact, with most recreational players – you will see second serves that either have “hang times” or that might best be labeled “super sinkers.” Players are generally brave going for their first serve, but when it comes to the second serve, their arm stays so stiff it looks like it has been in the freezer.

If you would like an effective second serve to help your game, it comes down to confidence, to overcoming the fear of missing – just like on any shot.

I often tell players I work with that the key to good, effective serves is to extend and accelerate.

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When motion becomes an issue, many seniors benefit from chiropractic care. Dr. Kenyon Godwin, D.C., of the Godwin Chiropractic and Wellness Center, believes that “motion is life!”

Fortunately, chiropractic care can improve function in that area. ”Especially as we get older, motion becomes very important,” said Dr. Godwin. “Through gentle chiropractic adjustments motion is induced in the spinal joints. That movement helps improve the health of your nervous system. Stiff joints are an indicator to the health of the spine and nervous system, which dictates the person’s overall health.”

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ACCORDING TO the U.S. Census Bureau, adults 50 years and older represent 76 million people, 28 percent of the total U.S. population. Demographic trends associated with the aging, plus gains in longevity, will grow the 50+ market to over 106 million by 2015, when they will account for 45 percent of the adult population.

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THE ARLINGTON Parks & Recreation Department, through its Senior Recreation Center at New York Avenue (2015 Craig Hanking Drive), offers a variety of programs for seniors. Mature adult classes focus on exercise, arts and crafts and fine arts.

Additionally, seniors can participate in regularly scheduled dances, trips and education classes. For more: (817) 460-5009.

THE YMCA of Arlington offers many opportunities for seniors to keep moving, stay healthy, and remain independent. Irene Johnson, director of quality assurance and development, said the Y offers a variety of classes that are easily adapted and that cater to an individual’s abilities. “Low-impact options such as chair yoga or water aerobics are great for improving strength, balance, and flexibility, while more cardio-intensive classes like Zumba Gold offer a chance to get up and move and groove,” she said. “With so many choices,

everyone can find a way to get fit and stay healthy in a fun and save environment.”

The Y also offers several wellness programs that help maintain and improve seniors’ quality of life.

They focus on such topics as diabetes prevention, cancer survivorship and general health and wellness maintenance. For more: ymca-arlington.org.

THE MANSFIELD Senior Center’s Senior Lifestyles program, called Young At Heart, is open each Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Among the activities available are devotional singing, bridge, ceramics, exercise, bingo, games (dominoes,cards and mahjong), crafts, Red Hat Society and dance classes. Day trips are also planned for participants, as well as parties, and restaurant excursions.

The center, located at 106 S. Wisteria, also offers blood pressure checks, shopping, speakers, tax counseling, nutrition information, fitness and transportation. For more: (817) 453-5420, ext. 2227.

vices, and vibration therapy to increase muscle strength and bone density and to improve balance and coordination to reduce falls.

Local patients have found great success through these methods, Dr. Godwin said. “A recent retiree, with previous neck surgery, came to our office with numbness in fingers, back pain, numbness in legs, neck pain, tail bone pain and low energy,” he said. “Her desire was to remain active and enjoy her grandchildren.” Five months after she first came in, “all of those complaints are 90-percent better, according to the patient!”

Another patient, 87 years old, came in with severe hip pain and a stiff neck. He was dragging his leg and had difficulty walking, but wanted to remain active. Now, said Dr. Godwin, “this gentleman loves working out, doing yard work and other hobbies. He is walking better, has more strength and endurance in his legs and has greater range of motion turning his head.”

Dr. Godwin’s practice aims to provide more than just symptom relief. Through his staff’s hands-on approach to healing, the team helps patients optimize overall wellness and maintain maximum functioning as they age.

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Hearing loss is impacting people earlier these days, so it might be one of the first issues seniors need to address. When people notice hearing problems, they often think the solution is to buy a hearing aid at a retail outlet and leave, only returning if there’s a problem. Board certified

audiologists Lisa B. Fell, Au.D., and Kristin Robbins, Au.D., founders and operators of Audiology Experts, want seniors to know there’s a better choice.

“People need to know there’s someone who will take the personal time to get to get to know their communications needs and have a long-term relationship,” said Dr. Fell. Audiology Experts is committed to providing individual care along with your instrument.

A big part of the specialists’ work is figuring out the individual’s particular situation and what they can do to help. “We talk about their marriage, their work environment, or their volunteer situation,” said Dr. Fell. “We listen and try to solve their problems.” Their commitment to their patients is long-term. “Our philosophy is to see people on a regular basis to maintain and prevent problems from happening, so they won’t be at a wedding or giving a work presentation where something happens.”

Drs. Fell and Robbins’ immediate goal in treatment is to help the patient hear speech and the presence of background noise. But their overall goals are bigger. According to Dr. Robbins, they aim “to reconnect ... patients to the people they want to hear most.”

Many seniors report that after treatment, they have “the confidence to be involved again.” Recently, Audiology Experts treated a man with hearing in only one ear. Communication was hard on his family. But once he was fitted with a special device to help his hearing, everything turned around. In his words: “I’m back in the game.” >>>

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A few aches and pains may come with the territory of getting older, but many options exist to relieve the pain or keep it away altogether.

The first key to avoiding problems is staying active, according to Jim Hilliard, M.D., of Arlington Orthopedics Associates, P.A. The major factor in most age-related problems he sees is that people “don’t stay active and become weaker. They’re not able to recover as well when they fall. Daily and regular exercise is important.” The more active and healthy seniors stay, the stronger their joints will be.

Dr. Hilliard sees a lot of knee pain and shoulder pain in senior patients. Most treatment is related to regulating their activity level. “Stay as active as you can and maintain your strength,” he suggested, but avoid aggravating the areas causing pain or injury. Many problems can be managed simply, by wearing soft-soled shoes, losing weight when appropriate, or taking over-the-counter medications such as Advil.

When second-line, more aggressive treatment is called for, Dr. Hilliard often uses injections such as steroids, or hyaluronic acid gel, which lubricates the joints to ease pain and stiffness. Some patients need arthroscopic surgery, while others may be referred for joint replacement.

Dr. Hilliard performs his surgeries at Baylor Orthopedic & Spine Hospital at Arlington, an orthopedic-only hospital with a high level of specialized orthopedic and spinal care.

Dr. Hilliard is one of 19 physicians at Arlington Orthopedics Associates, which has three locations. The Arlington and Mansfield locations

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While they can help any patient, young or old, the results should make even older patients feel younger.

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While people of all ages may need vision correction, aging brings increased risk for other eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration.

“There are also minor conditions that can become more prevalent as we age,” said Anthony W. Evangelista, M.D., of the Kleiman Evangelista Eye Center, “such as eyestrain from excessive use and dry eye syndrome.” These conditions can cause pain in or around the eyes, headaches, difficulty focusing, and itching or irritation of the eyes.

According to Dr. Evangelista, everyone over 40 should have an eye exam from a qualified professional every one to two years. “Certain eye diseases can be discovered and treated before a person is even aware that it is having an effect on their vision,” he said. Eyecare professionals can also recommend therapeutic measures to prevent or treat minor problems. Regular exams are even more important if there is a family history of eye disease such as macular degeneration.

Dr. Evangelista suggested that seniors be aware of “any decline in their visual acuity: Is it becoming more difficult to drive at night, is there increased sensitivity to lights, do you need more light to perform reading tasks? It is important to look out for sudden changes in

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Grandchildren are one of the greater joys of getting older for many people, so when issues come up that put their grandchildren at risk, or threaten their relationships with them, grandparents need to know where to turn.

“Over the years,” said Donna J. Smiedt, a Board Certified Family Law Specialist who has been practicing for 29 years, “I’ve seen a big rise in the amount of grandparents who are coming to see me.”

A 2000 U.S. Supreme Court ruling on grandparent visitation rights “changed everything,” she said. It is now considered the parent’s right to determine who can have a relationship with their child. If a parent blocks access, grandparents can’t override that choice unless they can legally prove it is detrimental to the child not to have a relationship with them. “There are lots of hoops to jump through,” said Smiedt.

Grandparent access is most commonly restricted when one parent has passed away.

The surviving parent has the legal right to make decisions for the child, and the grandparents no longer have their biological child to intervene with the other parent.

Many grandparents today are also taking their grandchildren into their homes to keep them out of danger.

“Drug use is a big issue,” said Smiedt. “It’s really sad. That’s the largest reason why I see grandparents in my practice.”

If grandparents can prove a child is in immediate danger from parental drug problems, violence, or other issues, they can gain custody (conservatorship) of the child.

“This is a very, very specialized area,” Smiedt said. For grandparents facing these issues, it’s crucial to consult with an attorney experienced in family law and knowledgeable about grandparents’ rights. Smiedt can give clients advice, explain the facts, determine if they meet the requirements to intervene, navigate grandparent access issues, and file for conservatorship if necessary.

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Arlington’s Melanie Malone is stilll ‘Super Diver’ – some four decades into her career • By Julia Schulz

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Melanie Malone (left) and Gail Heaslip show off the gold medals they won in the 3-meter competition at the FINA World Masters Diving Championships in Montreal last month.

Malone, who competed at Arlington High School and then at Texas Tech, resumed competitive diving eight years ago. The photos on the next page show the duo in flight during their championship dive.

t was her last of four events, and the water was cooler than back in Texas. As Melanie Malone walked to the edge of the 3-meter board with diving partner Gail Heaslip, Metallica was blasting heavy metal at a sound check just yards away.

The duo gave their cues. They took flight. And on their way down, they found gold.

With one last well-executed dive last month, Malone and Heaslip recorded the event’s highest score ever to secure first place at the FINA World Masters Championships in Montreal, Canada.

Oh, by the way, Melanie Malone is 54 years old.

Born and reared in Arlington, Malone has been diving since she was 12. More than four decades later, she is still winning meets all across the nation.

Malone competed for Arlington High School in the late 1970s and was captain of her Texas Tech diving squad. After college, she went on to be an accountant, thinking her diving days were over. “I didn’t know people still did this,” she said with a chuckle.

Although there are age categories starting at 21, Malone didn’t discover Masters competitions until eight years ago. She started diving right away and quickly found not only success – but a new set of friends with whom to enjoy it. “We see each other twice a year at national competitions, and we’re all Facebook friends,” Malone said. “It’s our little family.”

Malone has won several competitions on the 3and 6-meter boards and on the platform over the past eight years, including multiple national titles.

She said she is now doing some dives that are more difficult than the ones she did in college.

“I started out doing simple dives, but one day I looked over and saw a 90 year old doing a more difficult dive, and thought I better step my game up,” Malone said.

In addition to the gold medal win in Montreal, Malone also finished third on the 1-meter board, sixth on the 3-meter board and eighth on platform in the 50-54 age division.

As for those who ask her,“Why?,” Malone asks, “Why not?”

“Every now and then someone will tell me I’ve inspired them to do a 5k, or start diving again, and that’s always special,” she said. “Sometimes I think it’s a little crazy myself, but as long as I have the time and money, I think I’ll keep going.”

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Field of dreams Arlington youth baseball complex to undergo a much-anticipated facelift

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ext spring and summer, the players who participate in youth baseball at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Sports Center will have a chance to say, “We love what you’ve done with the place.”

The City Council recently approved $1.38 million in improvements on the complex on Golf Club Drive in the southwest part of the city. Construction on the project, which should take about six months to complete, will begin this fall. Amendments and additions will include almost 200 new lighted parking spaces and two new baseball fields.

“The Little League told us that their priorities were fields and parking, so we’re happy to be able to make that happen,” said Kurt Beilharz, the parks project manager for the

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“Every year it’s been ‘Just wait until next year,’” Smith said of the field improvements.

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The city league has swelled from 400 players to more than 2,000, making it one of the largest Little Leagues in the country.

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She’s cut from a slightly different cloth New Junior League president Jeannie Deakyne is an Army veteran, beauty queen, marathon runner, mother of three – and a whole lot more • By Sue Stevens Durbec

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The Deakynes: Will, Emma Kate, Evie, Libby (bottom center) and Jeannie. (Photo: Paul Knudsen)

rlington Today would like to introduce you to an Army veteran with two tours of duty in Iraq, a beauty queen, a marathon runner, a former ROTC instructor, the mother of three daughters under the age of six, a manager in human resources at the University of Texas Arlington and the president of Junior League of Arlington which, under her leadership, recently won an international award for an innovative membership development program.

Her name is Jeannie Deakyne.

Crowned Mrs. Texas International 2005 shortly after returning from Iraq, she brought the Mrs. U.S. Beauties crown to Texas in 2008, while still an Army officer. She is active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, a legacy from her great-grandmother and in Gamma Phi Beta, a legacy from her grandmother.

The University of Texas Arlington is also a legacy. Her father, Don Panton, chaired the finance and real estate department there. Jeannie served as student body president before she graduated as a Distinguished Military Graduate with a B.A. in political science in 1998 and joined the Army.

She was engaged to Will Deakyne, a West Point graduate and fellow Army officer, whom she met in June 2000, when they were both stationed at Fort Polk, La. They were married at First United Methodist Church in Arlington the evening of July 4, 2001.

“It was a federal holiday, so I knew we would both have the day off,” Jeannie said. She also thought it would be fun to have fireworks

on their anniversaries. And, since Arlington’s annual Fourth of July parade had always been a highlight of the Panton’s summer, on the morning of the wedding the bride, groom, their wedding party and family rode on a wedding float in the parade.

Will left the Army in 2008 and is an engineer at a Dallas firm. Jeannie, then still in the Army, took a three-year assignment as an assistant professor in UT Arlington’s Department of Military Science.

In 201l, when that assignment ended, she decided to leave the Army.

“It was either take another assignment in the active Army or leave,’” she said.

Knowing that the assignment would most likely be in Afghanistan, and since she now had a baby daughter, Libby, Deakyne made the decision to depart from the military and applied for a job in human resources at the university.

“It was a seamless transition,” she said. “One day I went to work in my uniform, and the next day I was in civilian clothes.”

She received her master’s degree in political science at UTA that same year and in February 2013, twins Emma Kate and Evie were born. That’s also the year she developed the international, award-winning membership program for Junior League of Arlington, which addresses the reality of women’s lives today.

“The League was working with an archaic model,” she said. “Seventy-five percent of our members work outside of their homes. We needed to adapt to those changes.”

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Teen spirit How the Ulster Project brings two worlds together

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ince 1994, Arlington has been at the heart of a unique program involving teenagers from Northern Ireland, who come here to stay with the families of local youths, learning from and imparting to their new friends throughout the process.

Under the sponsorship of the Ulster Project, 16 teens from Belfast – half Protestants and half Catholic, half girls and half boys – come to Arlington each summer to live with host families in private homes. The entire group of Northern Irish and American teens meet almost daily for activities, which include encounter sessions (Times Of Discovery), social activities, community service projects, and worship experiences, learning to play, pray, and work together.

“One of the best teen summer activities in the Metroplex is right here in Arlington,” said Mary Gilman, a local spokesperson for the Ulster Project. Gilman said this year’s visitors and hosts played a friendly softball match, had a Thanksgiving Dinner and participated in a square dance – and that was during just one week of bonding.

To learn how to host an Irish teen next year or to find out more about the project, visit upatx.com.

The recently concluded 2014 Ulster Project gave youths from Northern Ireland and Arlington a potentially life-changing opportunity to learn about different cultures and lifestyles – and have some fun, to boot.

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Light on the volume, heavy on the entertainment value FAT DADDY’S in Mansfield turns Tuesday into one of the better nights of the week – every week – when it hosts an evening of live acoustic music by local favorite Justin Ross.

Ross has a unique way of delivering a message to his fans – it is as though they can relate to him with every song he plays. “This is the life that I have chosen, music is my life, and the rest is to be heard,” Ross said.

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MUSIC: Live Band Karaoke with Live 80 When: Sept. 3, 10, 17, 24 Where: Fat Daddy’s Sports Bar & Spirits Cafe (781 West Debbie Lane, Mansfield) Show time: 8 p.m.

Details: Wednesdays are the night to listen to – and sing with – one of the area’s more entertaining musical ensembles, Live 80.

For more: fatdaddyslive.com MUSIC: Green River Ordinance When: Sept. 5 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show time: 8 p.m.

Details: This band’s debut album, “Out of My Hands,” shot to the top of the Billboard charts.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org MUSIC: The Damn Quails When: Sept. 6 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show time: 8 p.m.

Details: The band debuted its first studio release in 2011 and has been entertaining audiences since.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org MUSIC: MilkDrive When: Sept. 7 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show time: 8 p.m.

Details: With a funky, friendly, jazz-grass sound, MilkDrive delivers a distinctive acoustic experience that crosses genres, geographies and generations.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org MUSIC: The Duhks When: Sept. 12 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show time: 8 p.m.

Details: Rejuvenated by a two-year hiatus and energized by the return of vocalist Jessee Havey, The Duhks have added a progressive approach to the group’s roots in the traditions of folk music.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org MUSIC: Two Tons of Steel When: Sept. 13 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show time: 8 p.m.

Details: Two Tons’ rambunctious brand of country-rooted rock has been inspiring listeners in Texas and far beyond for more than two decades.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org MUSIC: Rebirth Brass Band When: Sept. 14 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show time: 8 p.m.

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my-winning Rebirth Brass Band is a true New Orleans institution.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org MUSIC: Carolyn Wonderland When: Sept. 19 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show time: 8 p.m.

Details: Wonderland is a Texas treasure with a dollop of Janis, a slice of Stevie Ray and the wit of a poet. For more: levittpavilionarlington.org MUSIC: Seryn When: Sept. 20 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show time: 8 p.m.

Details: The Star-Telegram describes Seryn as “fast becoming a must-see. One of Denton’s hottest bands in any genre … on the verge of big things.” KatsüK, an earth/punk/folk/rock group, will open for Seryn at 6:30 p.m.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org MUSIC: Dick Oatts & the UTA Jazz Orchestra When: Sept. 21 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show time: 8 p.m.

Details: For 30 years, Oatts has appeared at college jazz festivals as a soloist and clinician throughout the United States and abroad.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org MUSIC: Ruthie Foster When: Sept. 26 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show time: 8 p.m.

Details: Foster’s last two albums earned Best Blues Album Grammy nominations. Singer/songwriter Daphne Willis will open the evening’s festivities with a set, so be sure to arrive early.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org MUSIC: Whiskey Shivers When: Sept. 27 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show time: 8 p.m.

Details: This free-wheelin’, trash-grassin’ folk tornado takes traditional instrumentation, soaks it in gasoline and sends it into outer space.

For more: levittpavilionarlington.org MUSIC: Marcia Ball When: Sept. 28 Where: Levitt Pavilion (100 W. Abram St.) Show time: 8 p.m.

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A peek inside the ‘War Room’ To figure out what to do with this year’s fantasy football team, I consulted a real GM • By John Rhadigan

S This year I got smart with my fantasy football team: I consulted a former general manager. I mean, this is a guy who made a living drafting, signing and trading players for real, not in a land of make believe. He admits that he has never won his fantasy league, but notes that he makes the playoffs every year.

o, how did you pick your fantasy football team? There are as many methods as there are players, and there is no substitute for research. Still, that takes time. Therefore, many of you just grabbed your favorite players, went with the home team’s guys so it would be easy to follow your team, or (gasp) let the computer pick for you.

I have actually had success with each of those methods in previous seasons. This year, I got smart. I consulted a former general manager.

Genius right? I mean this is a guy who made a living drafting, signing and trading players for real, not in a land of make believe. He admits that he has never won his fantasy league but notes that he makes the playoffs virtually every year.

So the obvious question to him was when do you start preparing for the draft?

HE SAID SOME TIME in June is when he starts working on it every day, but added, “at the end of last season I did a lot of stuff to get a head start on this year.” You see right there are two things I have not done to get ready for a draft. I am already learning things – maybe this will help you, too.

Our former GM first played fantasy football in 1980. Back then there were no leagues on the Internet (I’m not ever sure there was an Internet).

So the commissioner of the league took trade requests via his voicemail at work.

One year our astute talent evaluator noticed that Miami Dolphin rookies Dan Marino and Mark Duper had not been selected in the draft.

After they combined for several touchdowns in the first half of a game he called the voicemail of the commish and put in a claim on those two players. He had a good season.

THINGS ARE REMARKABLY more sophisticated now, which is why he spends “an hour a day” working on his fantasy team. “And I love it,” he said. You may wonder, as I did, what the heck he does for an hour each day. He says it is all about match-ups.

He recalls the game when Doug Martin got hurt last year. Backup Mike James came in and had a great game against the vaunted Seattle de-

fense. He was all over Mike James the next week, especially since they were playing one of the worst run defenses in the league, Atlanta.

James got hurt against the Falcons, so acquiring him did not pay dividends. The fact that he made this move is not genius, the fact that he recalls it with such detail is the amazing part to me.

ONE OF THE GREAT things about fantasy football is that it takes the game to a different level.

In fact, our GM admits he gets more interested in the fantasy game each year. There is a downside, though, he also admitted: “Watching the game drives me crazy.” I know what he means by that.

There have been times in the past where I root for a player on my fantasy team even if it means he must have success against my favorite real team.

You may be wondering if the GM I interviewed had a fantasy team when he was working as a general manager. Actually, he did not, but there would have been no conflict of interest even if he had. The former GM in question is Tom Grieve.

HE DID NOT play during his tenure as Rangers GM because the commissioner of that early ‘80s version of fantasy football got beaten down by all the paperwork. You might be able to match Tom’s hours, his effort, his approach to fantasy football, but I have never seen anyone more enthusiastic about the activity.

“I put a lot of time in it,” Tom said with a smile.

“And I take a lot of pride in it.”

And one of these years, he might even win.

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

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History, Mansfield-style HISTORY BUFFS and folks simply interested in learning more about their region can have a field day at the Mansfield Historical Museum (102 N. Main Street). It features hundreds of photos and artifacts that chronicle Mansfield’s development from a dusty town into a thriving community.

For more on this historic relicm or on Mansfield in general, visit mansfieldsgotgame.com.

Itinerary

Your official Arlington-area guide to fun (and the like) Sept. 4-7, 9-14, 22-28 What: Texas Rangers baseball Where: Globe Life Park In a nutshell: This month, the Rangers conclude the season with five home series. On Sept. 4-7, they host the Seattle Mariners. On Sept 9-11, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will pay a visit. On Sept 12-14, the Rangers will host the Atlanta Braves. On Sept. 22-24, the team will entertain the Houston Astros. And on Sept.

25-28, the club will play the Oakland A’s.

For more: texas.rangers.mlb.com Sept. 6 What: Animal Exploration Where: River Legacy Living Science Center (703 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd.)

When: 2 p.m.

In a nutshell: Discover the habits, adaptations and characteristics of a native animal during a live animal observation led by a River Legacy Naturalist.

For more: (817) 860-6752 Sept. 6 What: Book It for Literacy 5k Run and 1-Mile Walk/Run Where: Legacy Pavilion at River Legacy Parks (701 N.W. Green Oaks Blvd.)

When: 8 a.m. for the 5k run; 9 a.m. for the 1-mile walk/run In a nutshell: This family-friendly community event benefits the Arlington Public Library’s literacy programs.

For more: (817) 459-6924

Sept. 6-Oct. 20 What: Imprinting the West exhibit Where: Arlington Museum of Art When: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: With President Thomas Jefferson’s acquisition of the Louisiana Purchase, Americans in the Eastern part of the country were skeptical about Native American’s ability to acclimate into a more “European” society. Artists were employed by geographical survey teams to accompany them into the Purchase and to document the land and the people they encountered. The images were committed to a permanent canvas and are the focal point of this exhibit.

For more: arlingtonmuseum.org Sept. 7, 28 What: Dallas Cowboys football Where: AT&T Stadium When: Game times TBD In a nutshell: The Cowboys begin their pursuit of a National Football League playoff berth with two home games this month. On Sept. 7, they host the defending National Football Conference champion San Francisco 49ers. On Sept. 28, they entertain the New Orleans Saints.

For more: dallascowboys.com Sept. 13 What: ESPN College Game: Texas vs. UCLA Where: AT&T Stadium

When: 7:05 p.m.

In a nutshell: The Longhorns, with new coach Charlie Strong, and the Bruins, with All-American candidate quarterback Brett Hundley, will square off in an NCAA football game between traditional collegiate powers from the Big 12 and Pac 12 conferences.

For more: attstadium.com Sept. 13-14 What: Arlington Tennis Center Champ Major Zone (CMZ) Where: Arlington Tennis Center (500 W. Mayfield Road) When: Play begins at 8 a.m.

In a nutshell: This tournament is for qualified Texas Championship resident junior players and Super Championship junior players who are in their last two months of age eligibility.

For more: (817) 459-6163 Sept. 21 What: 5k Race to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer Where: Globe Life Park When: 9 a.m.

In a nutshell: Join the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition Dallas/Forth Worth Chapter at its 14th Annual 5K Run/Walk to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer.

This event includes ample parking, a scenic 5K running course and a 1-mile family fun run.

For more: (214) 273-4208 Sept. 26-Nov. 2 What: Fright Fest Presented by SNICKERS Where: Six Flags over Texas When: Times vary In a nutshell: It’s thrills by day and chills by night at the most spine-tingling Halloween fest in North Texas.

Spooktacular shows, chilling attractions and creepy haunted houses are a real “scream” for all ages at this annual Six Flags event.

For more: sixflags.com/overtexas Sept. 26-28 What: South St. Art Festival Where: 300 E. South St. When: 5 p.m.-11 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. on Saturday; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday In a nutshell: South St. Art Festival is designed for art lovers and collectors of all ages. The event features hundreds of works of art, great food/drinks and live musical entertainment.

For more: southstreetartfest.com Sept. 27 What: NCAA football: Arkansas vs. Texas A&M Where: AT&T Stadium When: TBD In a nutshell: The Razorbacks and Aggies will meet in a Southeastern Conference West Division showdown.

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We are pleased to invite you, the “Créme de la Créme,” to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington’s 55th Anniversary Gala:

An Evening in Paris The gala will be held at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel on

Saturday, November 1, 2014 Join us for an elegant evening with exquisite wine, food, unique auction items and the superb music of the Lime Light Band.

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For more information, please contact Patti Ouart at pouart@bgcarlington.org or at 817-275-6551 (ext 229).

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British competition gives birth to the Corvette An ode to ‘America’s only true sports car’ – and to the vehicle we’ve come to love, as well • By Richard Greene

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his month’s cover story may have never been possible to tell were it not for General Motor’s realization that the British were not just coming but had already arrived.

Following WWII the iconic British car company known as Morris Garages (MG), which had been building sports cars since 1924, resumed production after having been converted to a weapons machine factory during the war.

Between 1950-53 MG had produced 30,000 of their famous roadsters and shipped about 8 of every 10 of them to the United States to meet the burgeoning demand for the greatly admired two-seater.

The world’s largest corporation just happened to be in the business of building automobiles. But, General Motors didn’t make a sports car. The idea that they would have to come up with something to meet the British competition was, at first, absurd.

to two Concours and rallies, where we showed off our beauty among other MG owners’ versions – but we’ve yet to see one we like better than ours.

A REALLY PROUD MOMENT for us was to be selected the first place winner of our class in Arlington’s Fourth of July Parade last year.

Our son Brian spent some time on ebay.com and located a ‘50s-era picnic basket fully equipped with authentic dinnerware and the iconic checkerboard tablecloth. So we, in our traditional attire of the decade,

HOWEVER, THE COMPANY’S chief designer was allowed to do a little dreaming and pursue the idea of what the stodgy corporate bosses regarded as whimsy. The result of that initiative – what the company came to declare as “America’s Only True Sports Car” – is now enjoying its 60th anniversary.

Corvette’s first model made its public appearance in 1953 at the New York Motorama to enthusiastic response, with thousands of potential buyers wanting to know when they could get one.

Alas, GM would produce only 300 Corevettes that year – all of them in Polo White. But the British challenge had been met, and the rest, as they say, is AmerWhen Sylvia and I were dating in our high school and college days, we ican history. would occasionally see an MG, declare it to be our favorite car, and

began to fantasize that we would one day get one of our own. Fifty years WHEN SYLVIA AND I were dating in our high school and college days, we would occasionally see later we decided we had waited long enough and took the plunge. an MG, declare it to be our favorite car, and began to fantasize that we would one day get one of our appear to have stepped back into that special era. own. Fifty years later we decided we had waited long enough and Okay, maybe we don’t look quite as svelte and cute as we did back in took the plunge. the day, but we like to imagine that we do.

A classic car collector friend of ours pulled into our driveway I’m also a Corvette lover and have had a couple of them over the about a year and a half ago to show us a recent acquisition – a limited years, so my American patriotism should not be questioned. But ownedition 1952 MG TD Mark II. ing the car that was the precursor to GM’s entering the sports car mar Revealing unmeasured enthusiasm for a car is exactly the wrong way ket makes for a great story and one my wife and I love to tell. to start negotiations with the owner, but we couldn’t help ourselves.

Anyway, he is a great friend, and we need not have been cautious. Besides, we were not buying it to sell at some later time. It would be ours forever, as soon as we had it painted classic British Racing Green. In Richard Greene served as Arlington’s mayor from 1987-1997 and currently addition to a number of local classic car gatherings, we’ve been invited teaches in UT Arlington’s graduate School of Urban and Public Affairs.

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