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Although some premature babies are born barely bigger than a soda can, their will to live is elephantine. It’s this tiny might that inspires Lisa Grubbs each day. “My husband is a neonatologist, and for many years we watched the families of babies he cared for struggle with the emotional aspects of having a critically ill premature child,” said Grubbs, who runs the day-to-day operations of NICU Helping Hands, a Fort Worth-based organization that develops hospital and community-based projects that provide education and support to families of premature infants. “Then some of our dearest friends had premature twins and it was the catalyst for the founding of NICU Helping Hands. This is not my legacy — it is theirs.”
As spouse to a physician who works to help preemies survive — and thrive she’s also intimately familiar with the rocky emotional road their parents face.
“I am passionate about helping families — comforting them, feeding them emotionally and physically and simply walking alongside them through a life event that will certainly change their lives. Doing this for someone changes your perspective; it reminds you that life is fragile and precious and a gift that should be cherished and that we are a community that needs one another,” Grubbs said.
For more information about NICU Helping Hands and how you can get involved, visit www.nicuhelpinghands.org.
13 Wired In Staying connected with the latest local happenings 23 fwliving Your definitive guide to living well
24 Getaways Get Back to Nature: Ten Great Texas State Parks by Kyle Whitecotton
36 Health Injury in Youth Sports by Paul K. Harral
40 Image Art of Nature: Spring Hair and Makeup Trends by Jennifer CassedayBlair
42 Culture The latest book and music reviews as well as an in-depth look at the Fort Worth Opera Festival by Elaine Rogers
52 Cooking Spring Dinner Party by Judie Byrd
56 Style Far and Away: Spring Fashion by Sonya Cisneros Curry and Jennifer CassedayBlair
91 Goodwill Organizations that are changing lives for the better in our community
100 According to Heywood On with the Show: Mickey Mouse and friends might not have made the cut by today’s standards.
102 PG Suggested A Tearful Farewell
104 For What It’s Worth … Pocket Dial Repercussions by Molly Forthright
108 Time Out Check out what Lauren Quiroz does outside of the office by Celestina Blok
113 Snapshots Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking
225 fwevents From the must-see live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out
233 fwdish Culinary ventures in and around town
234 Now Open Southern Breeze: Light and Breezy by Courtney Dabney
236 Restaurant Review Korea House BBQ: From Korea with Love by Courtney Dabney
238 Dish Listings
The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate the area’s diverse dining options
248 fwflashback
The backstory behind the people and events that shaped our city
If you had to choose to give up one of your senses, which one would be the worst to lose? your eyesight, hearing, touch or taste? What about the loss of an appendage? Would it be an arm or a leg? a m i the only one who has had these internal discussions? What if it was your ability to think and communicate?
When i was in middle school, my grandmother had a stroke that affected her ability to walk, speak and write. she was around 60 when she had the stroke and lived another 18 years. a number of years after the stroke, her husband, my grandfather, died and she moved in with us. she was a saint of a woman, who in her pre-stroke years had a brilliant mind, graduating with honors from tcu paralyzed on her right side, she had to wear a leg brace and use a walker to get around or be pushed in a wheelchair. While this was very frustrating for her, it was not nearly as maddening as her knowing what she wanted to say and not being able to find the words. a fter a great deal of speech therapy, she was only able to learn a few phrases. one of them being the worst profanity phrase she could muster when her frustration level reached a max because of not being able to communicate what she wanted.
With strokes like my grandmother’s, the brain is severely damaged suddenly. t here is, however another disease, a lzheimer’s, that can sneak in so silently that many don’t even know they have it. Many loved ones make the mistake of chalking up the memory loss to old age. Meanwhile, the disease systematically and deliberately destroys different regions of the brain (usually) over several years. in our feature story, The Memory Thief (page 70), a lison r ich provides insight into this terrible disease that greedily robs millions of their memories and ultimately their lives.
despite what we think, memory loss is not a part of the aging process. i was surprised to read that a lzheimer’s is the fifth leading cause of death of people age 65 and older in the united states. By the time it shows clinical signs, it has already caused massive loss of brain functionality. While it has no known cause and no cure, there are drugs that if given early enough can slow down the symptoms. if you or a loved one is experiencing memory loss, you need to see your physician. t he article notes that early detection is the key.
a lso in this issue is our annual top doc list, featuring the top physicians in fort Worth as voted on by their peers. t his issue is one of our favorites, and in my opinion it’s the most important one we publish. We receive more calls throughout the year for back issues of this magazine than any other. Join me in congratulating all of the winning doctors for being voted the best in their respective specialties.
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Correction: We listed the date for March for Babies incorrectly in the last issue. The correct date is April 20.
How much do you know about Fort Worth’s namesake? In this issue, Richard Selcer details the life and career of General William Jenkins Worth. Although not mentioned as much in today’s history classes, Worth was one of the most important historical figures in the mid-19th century. Brush up on your knowledge of General Worth on page 78.
More than five million Americans are living with
Alzheimer’s disease. Alison Rich explores the causes and effects of this disease and offers helpful advice for families experiencing the emotional impact of Alzheimer’s disease. Find The Memory Thief on page 70.
If you are searching for an adventure, look no further than a trip to one of the Lone Star
State’s parks. On page 24, travel writer Kyle Whitecotton provides helpful advice, packing tips and more in a comprehensive guide to 10 of the best state parks in Texas.
Elaine Rogers covers the 2013 Fort Worth Opera Festival and highlights ways the Fort Worth Opera is making opera accessible to modern audiences. In a society filled with fast-paced and synthetic entertainment, Breaking Out in Song reminds us of the traditional beauty that this branch of the performing arts has to offer.
Editorial intern Trilby Argubright catches up with worldchampion boxer Paulie Ayala to learn more about Punching Out Parkinson’s, a program offered at his gym to combat the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Trilby also shares information about what’s coming up this month in the Near Southside on page 18.
Virtual Issues. If someone beat you to the last newsstand copy, don’t worry. The virtual editions of both current and previous issues are available on our website. Flip through the pages to read more about the great city of Fort Worth by visiting fwtx.com.
Bonus Recipe. This month, Judie Byrd shares one of her favorite cocktail recipes––Citrus Mojitos by the Pitcher––perfect for a springtime party. Visit our website for this recipe and to read a new blog written by Russell Kirkpatrick, executive director of the 2014 Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival.
Win Big. In conjunction with our annual Top Docs issue, we’re giving away health-related prizes on fwtx.com all month long. Be sure to follow us on Facebook for more ways to win and get fit.
Behind the Scenes. Visit fwtx.com to view exclusive behind-the-scenes video footage from our spring fashion shoot and witness hilarious tricks parents and staffers used to get an army of toddlers smiling for the April cover shoot.
Party Pics. To see who attended which event or to find pictures from events you have attended, visit our website. Go to Party Pics and then browse our many photo galleries.
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Every April, Fort Worth residents and tourists alike flock to Main Street to enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the largest four-day festival in the Southwest. According to festival producer, Jay Downie, the economic impact of last year’s festival was $27 billion with an estimated $2–$3 million worth of art sold. From art to food to concerts and more, we caught up with Jay to learn what he’s looking forward to this year. Turn the page.
Your educational background is in music education. What music performance are you most looking forward to?
I was a euphonium player, which meant I couldn’t play in the jazz band, but I enjoy listening to all different jazz greats. Richard Elliot is right in that line. He’s just absolutely a great musician. The music at MAIN ST. is phenomenal. I’m also interested in seeing William Close, who was second runner-up in last year’s America’s Got Talent He will play what he calls the Earth Harp, which uses landscape and architecture as part of the instrument. In this case, strings of the harp will be giant cables strung across the heads of the audience.
What will make 2013 special?
We have some incredible visual artists. After viewing 1,400 applications of the best of the best visual artists from around the country, I really believe that this year’s array of art will be some of the best we’ve ever seen. We’re also rearranging the whole area near General Worth Square so it will become a great place to relax and enjoy free music.
How are artists selected?
Our selection process is managed electronically now. It’s important to note the judging isn’t completed electronically. There are great folks who actually see the work and make their own judgments. There are probably 80,000 artists in this system we use called Zapplication. An artist registers his or her profile in this electronic online system and select shows they want to apply to. I pull together a jury of five
artists. Those five jurors review and score based on their own personal likes, dislikes and judgments. Out of 1,400 applicants, we invited 250 artists to MAIN ST.
Do you remember your first purchase at MAIN ST.?
Yes, I do. It’s still hanging in our house. It was purchased in the early 1990s when I first became involved in producing MAIN ST. It’s a piece of work comprised of a score of music printed in such a way that the notes form the Statue of Liberty. Each year my wife and I invest and spend a considerable amount of money on our artists. We wait for it every year. We prefer to buy from artists because we want to hear their story. We love to understand how the work was put together and what their thoughts were on it. We can point to almost all of the art we own and say, “I know that artist. Here’s their story.” We are members of the Collector’s Club, which is a unique and fun way to enjoy the art-buying experience.
Do you have any MAIN ST. traditions?
I would say that a cream puff from Little German Kitchen is delicious. Before the festival is over, I will have had one. I love on a Thursday night after we’ve opened and before the artists close to just kind of walk the booths and say hello to all of the artists. I have the MAIN ST. iPhone app. I use it as I visit the booths. I’ll make them a favorite to remind me that I’ve had a conversation with the artist. I try to talk to every artist before the end of the event. I really enjoy browsing the art.
More than 1,000 kids each year are selling art in the Young Artists Program. Our kids’ area continues to expand. To go there and see families enjoying themselves is another favorite tradition. Every year is exciting.
—Sonya Cisneros Curry
According to the producers of MAIN ST., here are five tips to enhance your art-collecting experience: Get informed. Buy what you love. Be creative. Know that there is no right way of collecting art. Ask questions.
GreGory M A rr A is MA kinG finA l ch A nGes To A cl Ay Model he wAs coMMissioned To MA ke of ex-nAvy se A l A nd fAM ed sniper chris k yle, who was tragically murdered in february 2013. This life-size clay model will ultimately be cast in bronze by schaefer Art Bronze casting, inc. kyle is recognized as the most lethal sniper in the history of the U. s military. his family, who worked closely with Marra to capture details they knew best, will ultimately decide where the finished statue will be located.
—Sonya Cisneros Curry
OnM ARCH 27, 2014, the doors of Billy Bob’s Texas will swing open to host the kickoff event for the inaugural Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival. A goal of the festival is to infuse historic venues and local flavors to create an unforgettable experience that is uniquely Fort Worth.
The festival executive director and co-founder, Russell Kirkpatrick, wanted to find a way to tie the fourday celebration to the Stockyards.
Recently recruited Chef Mark Hitri at Billy Bob’s 81 Club initiated the thought process, said Kirkpatrick.
Kirkpatrick currently serves as president of the Tarrant County Restaurant Association and spends most of his days working as assistant general manager at Reata Restaurant. His involvement with the Buffalo Gap Wine and Food Summit inspired the idea to bring a food and wine festival to Fort Worth. Tickets to that event sold out in 11 minutes this year.
“Half the talent [at Buffalo Gap] was from Fort Worth,” said Kirkpatrick.
“There’s a market for this.”
He and Fort Worth Food and Wine Festival co-founder Mike Micallef, also of Reata Restaurant, formed a committee of local foodies to plan next year’s event. Expect pop-up dining experiences, say for instance, a wine makers’ luncheon on the stage at Bass Performance Hall. Don’t be surprised to find a 300-pound steer roasting in the middle of Sundance Square. At this point, no idea is too big or too small.
“I consider myself extremely blessed,” said Kirkpatrick who always thought the latter part of his career would be spent working for a nonprofit. He’s accomplishing his “pipe dream” by originating the Fort Worth Food and Wine Foundation to provide grants and scholarships to assist young entrepreneurs in the food and wine industry.
Keep up with the Festival and share your thoughts about Fort Worth cuisine at fwtx.com where Kirkpatrick will blog weekly with updates and food news.
—Sonya Cisneros Curry
Arlington-bAsed spune productions hAs pArtnered with pAste MAgAzine to cAtApult the i ndie beer And M usic festivAl, pAste untApped, to nAtionAl Audience s. t he first festival in the 2013 paste untapped series is scheduled for april 20 at panther island pavilion in Fort worth. other locations include dallas, nashville and atlanta. untapped sold out in its inaugural year in 2012 at trinity groves, dallas.
t he musical lineup for this daylong event on the trinity r iver includes Justin townes earle, deer tick, sarah Jaffe and tennis in addition to live music, expect to sample a variety of craft beers from r ahr and sons Brewery, peticolas, deep ellum, revolver and a rmadillo a le works, to name a few. ticket prices range from $22 to $58 and can be purchased at untapped-festival.com. —Sonya Cisneros Curry
recently expanded to Fort worth and its surrounding counties. it is only the third atc location in the state and operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. t he atc t herapy c linic provides autism-spectrum outpatient therapy for children and adults in north texas. i n addition to occupational and speech therapy, the atc t herapy clinic will soon offer applied behavior analysis (a Ba) therapy.
April is recognized as national autism awareness m onth. about one in 88 children has been identified with an autism spectrum disorder, according to estimates from cdc 's a utism and d evelopmental d isabilities m onitoring network.
t he autism treatment c enter (atc )
t he c hild s tudy c enter is another organization that serves children who have, or are at risk for, developmental disabilities and related behavioral and emotional problems. the child study center currently offers a Ba therapy to children with autism spectrum disorders to improve important areas of a daily life, including communication, social skills, academic skills, leisure skills and essential self-help skills. —FWTX Staff
At the Fore F ront oF the revitalization oF the n ear southside neigh Borhood is Fort worth south, i nc. two annual events that capture this organization’s mission are Fridays on the green and o pen streets . “ t hese events are unlike anything else in the city,” according to Forth worth s outh, i nc. planning director m ike Brennan w hen Fridays on the green started five years ago, a crowd of a few hundred people would turn out. it has since grown to welcome a crowd of roughly 2,000. t he 2013 event series begins april 12 on magnolia l awn, located on l ipscomb street between magnolia avenue and rosedale street. starting at 7 p.m., a typical event includes two or three local bands playing to what resembles a sea of families, friends and their dogs. visitors are encouraged to bring blankets or chairs. o utside food and drinks are prohibited since food trucks and r ahr and s ons Brewing c ompany and c oors l ight are on the scene.
magnolia avenue becomes a vehiclefree zone on april 28 during o pen streets. Bikes, skateboards and pretty much everything else with wheels will be welcome to rule the road on this sunday afternoon. a rt activities, fitness classes and more contribute to the festival atmosphere.
“ t hese events are a great way to showcase the community spirit of the s outhside and adjacent neighborhoods,” said Brennan. –Trilby Argubright
Get on board for picture-perfect family fun. The 2013 Downtown MAIN ST. Fort Worth Arts Festival is coming April 18-21 and the Trinity Railway Express gets you there. With special service on Sunday, you and your family can enjoy all the sights and sounds the festival has to offer from anywhere in Tarrant and Dallas county. Scan the code for travel times or visit TrinityRailwayExpress.org
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• The space formerly occupied by Albertson’s in the Village Park at Colleyville shopping center will be extensively
renovated to house a Whole Foods Market, which is scheduled to open in early 2014.
• The owners of GRACE will soon debut a casual restaurant concept, Little Red Wasp. Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s 2012 Top Chef winner
Blaine Stanford will be behind the menu.
• A favorite on the Fort Worth food truck scene, Salsa Límon will soon expand their service to a brick and mortar location on University Dr.
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FoRT WoRT h W iLL BE GA ininG A STATE-oF-T h E-ART m EDiCAL CEn TER LoCATED on T h E CoR n ER oF SoUT h mA in A n D PEnnSy LVA ni A AVEn UE . Victory medical Center Fort Worth will include an 85,000-square-foot facility and a 50,000-square-foot medical office building spanning 6.5 acres.
What sets Victory apart is its superior level of personalized care. Patients are treated to a V i P experience with oversized rooms, gourmet food and a one-to-one staffing model. it offers 25 patient beds, including five suites with private family accommodations, as well as four state-of-the art intensive care rooms, eight operating rooms and four special procedure rooms.
Specialty procedures performed at Victory include: spinal and orthopedic surgery, general surgery, gynecology, urology, bariatric, pain management and ear, nose and throat procedures.
As a member of Fort Worth South i nc., Victory healthcare joins in the mission to revitalize South main as evidenced by special attention to the architecture. Exterior architectural details such as a replica of the well-remembered St. Joseph hospital Tower and the historic dentil moldings that once lined rooftops of buildings of Fort Worth’s past serve as homage to the city’s history.
Victory medical Center not only adds to the commercial development of Fort Worth, but will also infuse 140 new jobs. —FWTX Staff
Sharing officially opens 30 bike-share stations on Earth Day (April 22) with a community-wide program launch. To volunteer, visit fortworthbikesharing.org.
• Campisi’s on Camp Bowie is scheduled to
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• Denton’s Love Shack is getting an upscale makeover and a new name to boot. Chef Tim Love is renaming the restaurant, Queenie’s Steakhouse, as a tribute to his mom
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This spring, globetrotting trends continue to take center stage. embrace this season's exotic prints, bold fabrics and intense colors like saffron, curry and cinnamon for a look that is undeniably alluring. paired with a sleek low bun or tousled, almost whimsical waves, spring must-have accessories shine. consider a statement necklace in a color-wheel opposite hue or delicate feather earrings to contrast the lines of a tailored white blazer. don't be afraid to mix it up and have fun. We certainly did during this month's fashion photo shoot. For inspiration and to learn how to create your personal spring look, turn to page 56.
by Kyle Whitecotton
The summer months are just around the corner, and the calendar on the wall is begging for a long weekend trip with friends or a family getaway to fill those empty dates. rather than booking an expensive flight to some faraway location, pack up the car and head out on a not-too-distant tour through your very own backyard. camping, hiking, boating, fishing, and a host of other texas-style adventures await at any one of our spectacular nature reserves and out-of-the-way retreats. But why settle for just one? this month’s getaway is a whirlwind tour through 10 of the best texas state parks. each offers a distinctive perspective on this vast landscape while reminding us that there’s no need to wander too far from home. this great state has it all.
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At 120 miles long A nd 20 miles wide, PA lo duro C A nyon is the seC ond l A rgest CA nyon in the u nited stAtes, Plummeting 800 feet below the high Pl A ins of the t ex A s PA nh A ndle. spanish explorers noted the abundance of spruce and mesquite trees in the area and named the canyon Palo duro, meaning ‘hard wood’ in their native tongue.
the canyon is rich with sacred history, dating as far back as the nomadic tribes who shared the land with the mammoth and bison they hunted. Comanche and Apache tribes inhabited the canyon country until the red r iver wars of 1874 brought about John Adair and Charles goodnight’s expansive J.A. ranch, which included much of the canyon. now the canyon is reserved for mule deer, barbary sheep, wild turkey and a host of other animals that hop, scurry and slither throughout this rustic landscape.
the Palo duro Canyon experience is best devoured beyond the confines of your automobile, like nature intended. miles of rugged hiking and mountain biking trails cover the canyon from top to bottom, skirting the area’s most spectacular vistas and allowing visitors an up-close and personal encounter. the park also offers a vast network of equestrian trails; in fact, 1,500 acres of the park are designated for equestrian use only. step back in time with a wagon ride and a campfire breakfast inside the park, compliments of old west stables.
A variety of camping options appeal to every kind of visitor, including the rugged backcountry trekkers, drive-up campers and rVers. take advantage of a rental cabin inside the park. save time to visit nearby Caprock Canyons state Park for more of the Panhandle’s rugged canyon wilderness.
Brazos Bend State Park, on the Texas Gulf Coastal Plain, less than 30 miles south of Houston, encompasses 5,000 diverse wilderness acres of tallgrass prairies, hardwood forests and a variety of marine environments all inhabited by a long list of wild critters. Along with whitetail deer, visitors can anticipate a chance encounter with an elusive bobcat, a lone red fox, or even a playful river otter. The American alligator is only one of the park’s many reptilian residents that live in and around the lakes, ponds, rivers and creeks. Coastal bird-watching enthusiasts will appreciate the park’s 290 species of winged inhabitants.
Hiking and biking trails abound throughout the park’s three ecosystems. Brazos Bend even offers a fully accessible trail for handicapped visitors: The Creekfield Lake Nature Trail is a half-mile paved loop through some of the park’s best wetland areas. In addition to interpretive guideposts, bronze statuettes of the wetland inhabitants, Creekfield also incorporates a stretch of boardwalk with an observation deck for wildlife viewing. Take part in the trail’s scavenger hunt for a more challenging approach to the surroundings.
Don’t forget to pack a skillet and batter along with your tackle box; six lakes within the park permit fishing for bass, catfish and crappie. Take your catch with you back to one of the park’s tent camping sites, screened shelters or the cabin comfortably equipped with heating and air-conditioning.
Nearby attractions include San Jacinto Battleground and Monument, Galveston Island State Park and Sea Center Texas.
Once again, for the 17th year in a row, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth has won the National Research Corporation Consumer Choice Award for Best Hospital. That’s something we’re quite proud of. Because it’s you in the community who voted us the best. Once or twice might be a fluke. But 17 years in a row proves we really know what we’re doing. Just goes to show you that when you put the community first, they return the favor.
In the upper Gulf Coast, southeast of the busy streets of houston and tuCked away amId heav Ily developed landsCapes, lies a 2,000-acre oasis known as Galveston Island state park. from the sandy beaches and dunes to the woody plants and coastal scrub of the grasslands with a number of freshwater habitats and low-lying salt marshes throughout, Galveston Island state park is the kind of wilderness sanctuary virtually nonexistent in the upper Gulf Coast region. this is the texas coastline spanish explorers encountered way back in the early 16th century. spotted seatrout, redfish and black drum are just a few of the fish species caught along the shoreline of the park. fish from the sand or wade in and cast your line a little further. but if the fish aren’t biting, toss the rod and reel back on shore and dive in for a swim or take to open waters of Galveston bay in a kayak. land lovers will stay dry exploring the various hiking trails throughout the park and encountering the area’s wildlife. the island’s population of feathered inhabitants is another exploit available throughout the park’s various ecosystems.
t hough the Galveston area is loaded with lodging options, don’t miss out on the limited tent and rv campsites available on both sides of the island.
Galveston was once a bustling city with high aspirations; in fact, it was the state’s largest port before a massive hurricane leveled the entire city in 1900, so when you visit the park, explore some of the surrounding historic sites for an appreciation of the area’s storied past.
If there’s one thing that all children have in common, it’s a sense of astonishment for dinosaurs and the ancient world those giants once inhabited, so imagine the look on your children’s faces when they learn that those great, prehistoric reptiles once roamed through their own back yard. At Dinosaur Valley State Park, southwest of Glen Rose, children of all ages will encounter actual proof of that otherwise imaginary past.
Just 113 million years ago, Central Texas was a shallow seabed. What remains today is a landscape of limestone and sandstone with a story to tell. At Dinosaur Valley State Park, the Paluxy
While a rugged mountain landscape may not be the first image that comes to mind when you think of Texas state parks, the western region of the state boasts some pretty spectacular peaks worthy of a visit. And while the skiing here is severely limited, the Davis Mountains, Texas’ largest mountain range, are guaranteed to take your breath away.
Located midway between Guadalupe Mountains National Park to the north and Big Bend National Park to the south and surrounded by the Chihuahuan Desert, Davis Mountains State Park is truly in the middle of it all. A wide assortment of trees and desert plants augment this untouched wilderness while deer, fox, black bear and mountain lions take it over the top. Towering elevations reaching as high as 8,000 feet above sea level make for a unique perspective over it all.
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River carves out this ancient story amid prehistoric footprints, offering grade school lessons a whole new perspective.
Dinosaur Valley is a family park intended to set imaginations free and create life-long memories. Visitors will enjoy miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails through wooded and rocky terrain. The Paluxy provides lots of cool water swimming or shallow walkthroughs for weary hikers willing to roll up their pant legs. The park has plenty of wildlife on display from butterflies to bobcats and a long list of bird overhead. And the park’s two resident dinosaurs, once on display at the 1964 World’s
park and watch this rugged wilderness pass you by, but you’d barely get a taste of all that is available here. Leave the confines of your automobile and set out along one of the park’s many hiking trails that cut deep into the wilderness. The park has 12 miles of trails that lead to areas completely inaccessible by vehicles. The activities don’t cease after sunset; stay late and take part in some unforgettable stargazing from within the mountaintop.
Seven miles of trails and six campsites within the park are available for equestrian use, so hitch up the trailer and bring your horses. Other campsite options range from hike-in tent sites to fully accessible RV sites. Or sleep in style at the adobe Indian Lodge within the park.
Other sites in the Davis Mountains region include McDonald Observatory and Fort Davis National Historic Site.
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The park permits backcountry camping but also offers plenty of tent-camping sites with access to electricity and water.
Dinosaur Valley is accompanied by nearby Cleburne State Park, Meridian State Park and a number of historic sites.
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With 69 different species of fish, in addition to the typical largemouth bass and crappie found elsewhere, Caddo Lake’s angling opportunities alone make it a great state park worthy of a long weekend visit. The lake, averaging 8-10 feet deep throughout and covering more than 26,000 acres, is the state’s largest natural freshwater lake. But what makes Caddo so unforgettable, regardless of your fondness for fishing, is the deep labyrinth of bayous and sloughs winding through a cypress swamp wilderness.
The Caddo Indians inhabited the area as early as the 1800s, but today’s visitors will sense a far more extensive history as they float back in time through a seemingly prehistoric world of rich vegetation and towering halls of ancient cypress draped in Spanish moss.
Home to a wide variety of wildlife, ranging from alligators and white-tailed deer to beavers and waterfowl, Caddo Lake is a naturalist’s paradise. Birdwatchers will enjoy the 240 bird species found throughout the lake’s channels and waterways.
Boat rentals within the park allow for easy access and up-close viewing of all wildlife. Venture out in a canoe or kayak for an all-access pass to the denser areas inaccessible to larger motorboats. A number of outfitters around the lake also offer guided tours of the area’s hidden waterways. Or travel in historic style on a steamboat tour of the lake.
Plenty of overnight options, including tent and RV sites, are available within the park. Stay the night in a fully furnished cabin or one of the park’s screened shelters along the edge of the lake.
Nearby attractions include the historic city of Jefferson and Starr Family State Historic Site.
At 300,000 Acres (more thAn 450 squAre miles), Big Bend rAnch stAte PArk is tex As’ lArgest stAte PArk. considering the expansive and untouched scenery, it may just be the most beautiful. here the rugged chihuahuan desert joins with two mountain ranges, the mighty r io grande, waterfalls, canyons and exotic volcanic features to create a southwest-styled playground of endless exploration and overwhelming splendor.
While F.m. 170 does cut across the park from west to east, making a scenic drive-through possible, hiking, mountain biking and equestrian expeditions are the preeminent tactics for taking on this mighty wilderness. A widespread system of trails, ranging from an easy stroll to a rugged backcountry trek, brings the historic and scenic aspects of the park to life. however, the park has designated about 70 miles of backcountry roadways for 4x4 use.
local outfitters lead daily rafting excursions down the class ii and iii rapids of colorado canyon, following the rio grande’s great bend that lends the park its name. drift in a canoe down the more peaceful sections of the river while casting a line for trout, scoping out the shoreline for birds and wildlife, or just capturing the scenery from the perspective of your camera.
no matter the activity, you’re certain to encounter a host of wildlife while visiting the area; Big Bend ranch state Park boasts more than 300 species of birds, 16 species of bats, twice as many snake species and a whole textbook of mammals, including black bears, mountain lions and mule deer. the park offers both backcountry and drive-up tent-camping sites in addition to lodging in the historic sauceda ranch house and sauceda lodge Bunkhouse.
if Big Bend ranch state Park isn’t enough, head next door and encounter the national Park service’s version of this unforgettable country.
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For many Texans, summer is synonymous with floating the cool clear waters of some nearby river, so with 10 waterfront-acres of Frio River, it’s no wonder that Garner State Park is such a popular getaway, or should be, for many locals near and far. But there’s more to Garner than tubes and rapids; this state park is worthy of a closer look.
For starters, tube rentals are merely one form of rivergoing paraphernalia offered within the park; try out a paddleboat, canoe or even a kayak the next time you ride the waves of the Frio. Or park your vessel long enough to tie on a lure and try your luck at fishing.
Be sure and leave the river long enough to experience Garner’s vast wilderness areas too. Hiking and biking trails take guests from the wildlife of the river to that of the canyons, streams and forests that make up this 1,400-acre park. Local inhabitants of these areas include whitetail deer, axis deer, Rio Grande turkey and a slew of smaller mammals, birds and reptiles.
Don’t feel the need to hurry through the
tubing kayaking paddle boating hiking mountain biking fishing birding camping
park all in one day; a number of tent and RV sites as well as cabin rentals may temp you to stay past sunset for another park specialty--dancing. In addition to the traditional camping and nature hikes, Garner State Park offers nightly jukebox dances throughout the summer months. The jukebox plays country tunes both new and old, creating a cherished experience for all ages. Alcohol is prohibited at the pavilion, but the Garner Grille serves up a bounty of treats to keep your energy high and your feet line-dancing deep into the night.
Local attractions include a number of state natural areas and museums scattered throughout the Texas Hill Country, including Kickapoo Cavern State Park.
Beachgoers look no further than t exas’ very own tropical getaway: Mustang island state park is located on a coastal barrier island between port aransas to the north and padre island national seashore to the south. t he park occupies nearly 4,000 acres of sandy beach, rolling dunes and wide-reaching g ulf coast panoramas. w hether you’re looking for the perfect place to spread a blanket and kick back or searching out the perfect wave to hang ten, there’s no need to cross the state line for a familyfriendly beach vacation.
five sandy miles of Mustang island beach make for great seaside strolls, sandcastles and sightseeing. leave the shoreline and soar over the waves as you try your hand at windsurfing. then head out on the Mustang island paddling trail in a kayak built for two. this meandering trail system follows a 20-mile route of shoreline and island wilderness through some of corpus christi Bay’s finest shallow-water fishing areas. Bird watching is another popular pastime in the park as the beaches and the tidal flats on the backside of the island draw an abundance of shorebird species. no matter what adventures you choose, forgo the hotel reservation when you visit the island. trade the bothersome noise of the city for the soothing whispers of waves rolling in throughout the seaside night. park your rv or, better yet, claim your spot on the 1.5-mile stretch of beach designated just for tent campers.
Before heading too far inland toward home, make your way to nearby lake corpus christi state park.
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The 425-foot dome that gives Enchanted Rock State Natural Area its name is a geologic feature known as a batholith. The rock was formed deep underground and exposed by a long process of erosion over time.
The result is 640 acres of pink granite rising high into the Texas sky and overlooking an undeveloped wilderness below. Whether you believe the local legends of ghost fires and woven spells that give the rock its rich and storied history, Enchanted Rock makes for a perfect Texas getaway.
Make your way through woodland areas and mesquite grasslands as you hike the granite rock toward the summit and past some of the state’s most unusual scenery. Along the way, take note of the vernal pools near the top. These features have formed over long periods of time and offer a glimpse of a rare and threatened ecosystem within the park.
Don’t be surprised if you see a number of park-goers dangling from the side of Enchanted Rock. Rock climbing is a popular activity within the park. In fact, the large number of commercial guides operating in
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the area serves to prove that rock-climbing is Enchanted Rock’s main attraction. Join up with outfitters like Mountain Madness for an experienced and safe introduction to the sport. If you’re more inclined to view the rock from its base, there are plenty of trails to follow. The park’s 1,600 acres of wilderness are well covered by extensive trail systems, campsites and picnic area perfect for a less pendulous perspective.
Several, equally enticing, sites and state parks accompany Enchanted Rock, including Guadalupe River State Park, Pedernales Falls State Park, Inks Lake State Park and Longhorn Caverns State Park.
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Athletics offers a way to counter growing obesity in the United States but also requires attention to detail about the possibility of lingering injuries.
by Paul K. Harral
At a time when obesity is a growing national concern — when we worry that our children are spending too much time playing video games rather than outdoors in the mud, and the military is increasingly finding that prospective soldiers cannot meet height and weight standards — youth
sports programs offer a path to better physical health.
the benefits are well documented — weight management, improved self-esteem, and increased strength and endurance. one study showed high school sports participation growing from an estimated 4 million participants during the 1971 - 72 school year to an estimated 7.2 million in 2005 - 06.
the need is clear. cornell university professors John cawley and Johanna catherine maclean write in their June 2011 paper unfit for service: the implications of rising obesity for u.s. military recruitment that “between 1959-62 and 2007-08, the percentage of civilians aged 17-42 years who exceed the army’s enlistment standards for weight and body fat has doubled for men and tripled for women.”
but there also is rising concern from the lowest entry level through professional athletes about the lingering effects of sports-related injuries.
centers for disease control report that more than 2.6 million children under the age of 19 are treated in emergency rooms every year for sports- and recreation-related injuries. an estimated 300,000 sports-related traumatic brain injuries — most classified as concussions — occur in the united states each year, the centers report.
“even with our push for improved safety equipment, it is vital that parents, coaches and players understand that there is no such thing as a concussion-proof helmet,” inez tenenbaum, chairman of the u s consumer product safety commission, said last year according to a report in athleticbusiness. “the best answer is safer and smarter play.”
dr. Joseph daniels of southwest orthopedic associates and the medical staff at usmd Fort worth says that most sports injuries in children occur around the growth
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plates with the most common joints involved the shoulder, knee and ankle.
“There are definitely anatomic and hormonal differences placing young adolescent females at higher risk of joint injuries,” he says. “Due to the anatomic differences from the male pelvis, the female pelvis anatomically places more stress on the knee and ankle. Also, hormonal differences cause a decrease in lean muscle mass compared to males and may also affect ligamentous laxity.”
Being physically fit is important.
“Many shoulder and knee injuries, both acute and traumatic, may be avoidable by strengthening and conditioning of those athletes who are at risk,” he said. “Balance training and stability exercises play an important role in injury prevention.”
The Centers for Disease Control Child Safe site (cdc.gov/safechild) covers a variety of threats to children’s health. Select “Sports Injuries” for specific information about athletics.
Trained staff members are important in helping young athletes understand proper conditioning.
Highly organized sports programs are, or should be, aware of the threat and alert to injuries.
Dr. Michael Boothby, a board certified sports medicine surgeon at USMD Fort Worth, states that “the number of sports injuries in young athletes around the Dallas/ Fort Worth Metroplex is on the rise.” Boothby says, “Sports injuries, especially knee ACL tears and labral tears in the shoulder, can be common among competitive student athletes.” Boothby offers free clinics to coaches, trainers and student athletes to expedite diagnosis and treatment of acute injuries.
The CDC suggests basic points that can help prevent injury such as using proper protective equipment that fits and is in good condition; practicing skills such safe tackling; good physical conditioning; and being alert to the weather — heat exhaustion is a serious issue in Texas and proper hydration is important.
Surgery may be the only option if more conservative, non-surgical treatments do not address the injury, Daniels said.
“Surgery should only be considered if it will improve function and prevent future chronic debilitating problems,” he said.
Additional information is available at: cdc.gov/concussion/HeadsUp/youth.html.
Stretching before and after a demanding physical activity will help reduce strains.
While there are many benefits to participating in organized sports, injuries and accidents may happen. Here are steps parents/young athletes can take to avoid shortor long-term injuries.
• Get a Physical: Make an appointment for your child to have a physical exam in order to identify any underlying conditions or other areas of concern.
• Safety Gear: Kids need to have the appropriate safety gear, and it needs to be in good condition and fit properly.
• Before and After: Warm-ups and cool-downs are important to any demanding activity. Stretching will help reduce strains.
• Hydrate: Heat-related problems can be combated with lots of water before, during and after practice. Don’t forget about sunscreen too.
• Choose Wisely: If you don’t think the coach has your child’s best interest at heart, avoid that sport. Learn how the organization or program works to prevent injuries.
For boys in Texas, football seems like a natural option. It is among the athletic activities that have the most injuries along with wrestling and power lifting. Girls often suffer long-term effects from track, cross-country, basketball or gymnastics. Here are the most prevalent injuries sustained by young athletes:
• Concussions
• Sprains and strains
• Broken bones
• Repetitive motion injuries (stress fractures and tendonitis)
• Heat-related illnesses
• Long-term back and knee pain
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Change and tradition mix it up at the 2013 Opera Festival.
by Elaine Rogers
With today’s endless options for never-leavehome cinematic and musical entertainment via cable television, n etflix, h ulu, i t unes and the like, it’s easy to forget to seek out onstage opportunities and the marvels of live theater. fortunately, the annual fort Worth opera festival has become an indus-
try innovator in connecting operatic performance to people’s lives and offering reminders of the reach and range of this branch of the performing arts.
april 20 - may 10 brings up the curtain on the 2013 opera festival, and the seventh annual event promises updates that are both subtle and dramatic. featured this year in staggered weekend performances at fort
Worth’s bass performance hall, april 20 -21, april 26 - 27 and may 3 - 4, are La Bohème, Giacomo puccini’s classic 1896 tragedy; The Daughter of the Regiment, a french switchedat-birth romantic comedy by Gaetano donizetti; and Ariadne auf Naxos, r ichard s trauss’ 1912 comedic opera-within-anopera.
i n addition, the festival continues its
alternate venue series, newly named Opera Unbound, with both weekend performances and a Tuesday - Wednesday scheduling of Glory Denied , a contemporary work by American composer Tom Cipullo. Based on the best-selling book by author Tom Philpott, Glory Denied tells the true story of Colonel Jim Thompson, America’s longest-held prisoner of war. It will be performed in the new Opera Unbound venue, across the street from Bass Performance Hall at McDavid Studio. For more show time and ticket information, visit fwoperatickets.org.
Doses The mid-April start date is a whole month earlier than any previous Opera Festival season, and the timing of it connects with the spring offering of Fort Worth Opera’s popular seasonal series, Opera Shots. Scheduled for April 19, from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., this year’s spring Opera Shots event serves as a kick-off for the festival.
Christina Kucan, PR/communication specialist for the Fort Worth Opera, explains that the Fort Worth Opera’s four studio artists along with cast members of the Fort Worth Festival Chorus sing favorite arias and duets, offering folks in attendance “a taste” of what opera is all about.
“Some people have described it as being like a karaoke night, opera-style,” she explains. “It’s very casual, and it’s a great way for people who don’t know much about opera to get a little bit of exposure to it without going to a big production. It’s become really popular.”
This year’s studio artists include Corrie Donovan, soprano; Ian McEuen, tenor; Amanda Robie, mezzo-soprano; and Steven Eddy, baritone. The April 19 Opera Shots is held on the outdoor stage and patio of The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium at 111 E. Third St. (at Commerce).
Intimate as well as “short and sweet,” the Opera Festival’s Frontiers new works showcase wraps up the festival with performances of excerpts from eight contemporary works by operatic rising stars. Held May 9 - 10 at the McDavid Studio, the Frontiers productions are divided into four 20-minute performances each day, each with solo piano accompaniment.
The festival also
During the 2013 Opera Festival, Gaetano Donizetti's spirited switched-at-birth romantic comedy, The Daughter of the Regiment, will be performed for the first time in Fort Worth.
sessions before each production that are free and open to the public, plus all ticket holders are invited to the ever-popular after parties that are attended by cast members and held in the lounge on Bass Hall’s mezzanine level. Find more information about the pre-performance dinners and after-show lounge events here: fwopera.org.
Operatic Outbursts Fort Worth Opera expands its reputation as a champion of new, rarely-performed and contemporary operas with the establishment of Frontiers, its new works showcase.
Offering the public free access to eight short contemporary opera excerpts during the last weekend of the 2013 Opera Festival, May 6 - 11, the innovative and unusual program allows its short list of contemporary composers crucial exposure to influential industry insiders ranging from music publishers and funding organizations to artist managers and artistic directors.
According to Fort Worth Opera Music Director Joe Illick, enthusiastic audience responses to previous contemporary opera productions of works helped launch the Frontiers program, and the showcase has been designed to offer opera fans and newbies a stellar opportunity for “a sneak peek behind the curtain at how contemporary opera is born.”
The unique event will also give audiences access to insightful discussions of the composers’ backgrounds and inspirations dur-
ing intimate post-performance discussions. Meanwhile, Frontiers’ composers receive feedback on their work in private meetings with a jury panel of opera industry insiders and, in addition, recordings of the workshops for their use in completing the compositional process.
“Composing opera is a herculean task,” adds General Director Darren K. Woods. “We hope to aid in composers’ development and exposure by giving their undiscovered operas a platform to be heard by the public, critics and the opera industry.”
In Frontiers’ blind single-submission process, new composers from the Americas (North, Central and South America and associated territories) were each allowed to submit one 15 to 25-minute excerpt from an unpublished or self-published work. Frontiers submissions were also limited to those that could be performed with solo piano accompaniment and utilizing just one to six singers (no chorus).
This is the company’s first-ever production of Ariadne auf Naxos, the crowd-pleasing opera-within-anopera by Richard Strauss.
** La Bohème - A perennial favorite, La Bohème is Giacomo Puccini’s traditional period piece from 1896, a transcendent tale of love and friendship that unfolds with quick, conversational dialogue intertwined with full-bodied arias.
The Daughter of the Regiment - Gaetano Donizetti’s spirited switched-at-birth romantic comedy, The Daughter of the Regiment premiered in Paris in 1840 and is written in the genre of the French opera comique -- featuring spoken dialogue versus the traditional recitative. This will be the first time in the Fort Worth Opera’s 67-year history that the piece has been performed.
** Ariadne auf Naxos - The shortest of the festival’s offerings, the comedic Ariadne auf Naxos was composed in 1912 by Richard Strauss and is an opera-within-an-opera, known for its hilarious clash of characters, colorful orchestration and lyrical vocal lines.
** Glory Denied - A contemporary piece by American composer Tom Cipullo, Glory Denied is based on the best-selling book of the same name by author Tom Philpott and tells the true story of Colonel Jim Thompson, America’s longest-held prisoner-of-war. Revealing Thompson’s struggles and reflections on nine years as a Vietnam POW and its toll on himself and his family, the production premieres in the festival’s alternative venue series, newly dubbed Opera Unbound.
Frontiers performances are scheduled for Thursday and Friday, May 9 and 10, in the McDavid Studio across from Bass Hall in downtown Fort Worth. The artists will present their works in 20-minute performances with piano accompaniment. May 9 performances will take place from 6 - 7 p.m., while the May 10 schedule is from 3 - 4 p.m.
Performances include:
Airline Icarus
Brian Current, composer Anton Piatigorsky, librettist
Why I Live at the P.O.
Stephen Eddins, composer
Michael O’Brien, librettist
The Fox and the Pomegranate
Matt Frey, composer Daniel J. Kushner, librettist
From the Other Sky
Wang Jie, composer/librettist
Jane Eyre
Louis Karchin, composer
Diane Osen, librettist
Embedded
Patrick Soluri, composer
Deborah Brevoort, librettist
The Summer King
Daniel Sonenberg, composer Daniel Nester, co-librettist
The Mortal Thoughts of Lady Macbeth Veronika Krausas, composer
Thomas Pettit, librettist
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WelCome the arrival of spring at the annual spring festival in the Japanese garden on april 20 and 21. Candycolored blossoms decorate tree branches this time of year as new growth emerges and winter becomes an afterthought.
families are encouraged to take part in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies and papermaking. in addition to martial arts demonstrations, Japanese dance and music add to the fun atmosphere of this annual event.
t he Japanese garden comprises 7-acres within the fort Worth botanic garden, the oldest botanic garden in texas that opened in 1934. this enchanting space provides an exotic escape and offers a window into Japan’s rich history. Winding pathways and waterfalls create a sense of calm.
the yoshino and Kwanzan cherry trees will bloom this month, while dogwood and Crabapple blossoms have already made their debut. in keeping with the traditions of classical Japanese gardens, which emphasize color in an understated and temporary way, the color of the flower blossoms will be locally intense but scattered against a backdrop of green foliage.
a great blue heron, several ducks and thousands of imperial Carp (Koi) have made their home in the Japanese garden. some imperial Carp will accept a gentle caress in exchange for a few pellets of food, which are available for purchase ($0.25) within the gardens. ongoing programs in the Japanese garden include yoga, t’ai Chi, shaolin Kung fu and meditation.
admission to the spring festival is $6 for adults and $3 for children 4 –12 years old. Children 4 and younger receive free admission. –FWTX Staff
There is absolutely no shortage of fine art and fun this month. from april 26–28, southlake town s quare comes alive with almost 145 visual artists, music, food and entertainment for all ages. t his year’s music headliner is Keith a nderson, who will perform april 27. a rt in the square was recently ranked as the no. 8 fine a rts festival in the u s in a rt fair source book 2012. “for little bitty southlake, that [distinction] is pretty remarkable,” said a my schroeder, publicity chair, southlake Women’s Club.
this year’s featured artist is david barnes, whose vibrant works with charcoal, pastel and oil are reminiscent of impressionism. since the festival’s inception in 2000, more than $1,700,000 has been raised to support charitable organizations serving women and families in northeast tarrant County. –Sonya Cisneros Curry
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between the lines an overview of our favorite best-sellers. by Elaine Rogers the writer's block
by Gayle Forman
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Award-winning, New York Times bestselling author Gayle Forman is at it again, applying her successful she-said-he-said formula of romantic storytelling to a new set of star-crossed lovers. Like the well-received If I Stay and Where She Went pairing, Just One Day is the first installment of what’s been neatly marketed to Forman’s loyal and breathless fan base as a “sweepingly romantic duet of novels.”
Just One Day introduces readers to the intimate thoughts of her feminine protagonist. Allyson is a sensible American girl whose life is changed by the fleeting events of a European trip. Uncharacteristically embracing romance and a whirlwind day in Paris with an adventurous Dutch actor named Willem, whom she meets after his appearance in Twelfth Night, Allyson awakens alone and the real story begins. Willem’s exit and her memories of their surreal day together leave her panting for answers even as she plods through her year-long return to “real life” and accepts that Willem’s true function in her life may have been as a catalyst for her own emotional growth rather than as a significant love.
Yet, Forman’s flowery prose keeps readers’ heartstrings plucked raw and fuels the predictable hope that romance may yet flicker anew as Allyson pursues more Shakespeare, travel and a quest to once more encounter the mysterious Willem. The sequel, Just One Year, promises a continuation of the melodrama with his side of the story.
by Jared Diamond $21
Provocative and almost instantly controversial in anthropological circles, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond’s latest work has made waves with a contention that in the headlong rush to modernity, mankind has incurred losses.
Diamond claims that even though advantages of modern society may far outweigh the insecurities of primitive cultures – or “traditional life” – there also remains much for us to learn from traditional societies. Beyond the basic premise, however, critics have questioned Diamond’s data, noting that Diamond’s powerful anecdotes are unsubstantiated and his opinions are only loosely supported.
A professor of geography at UCLA, Diamond is a popular science writer who won a Pulitzer Prize for Guns, Germs, and Steel, a book in which he argued that agricultural communities were the ultimate cause of European dominance. Diamond veers beyond environmental explanations and explorations in The World Until Yesterday, comparing traditional and modern lifestyles and cultures, and covering material one might expect from an introductory anthropology class.
A big attention-getter for the book is the vehement discord it has inspired from the tribal rights organization Survival International, which labeled the book “dangerous nonsense,” detrimental to the human rights of tribal people.
Written in Blood: The History of Fort Worth’s Fallen Lawmen, Volumes 1
by Richard F. Selcer and Kevin S.
Foster
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History buffs with a fondness for local lore should rejoice to learn of Richard Selcer, Ph.D., a college professor, entrepreneur and author of books with titles like Fort Worth Characters. He is currently writing a four-volume series called Law & Order on the Trinity. His latest project expands on a theme Selcer knows well, given the 2010 and 2011 releases of volumes 1 and 2 of Written in Blood: The History of Fort Worth’s Fallen Lawmen, (UNT Press), which he coauthored with retired Fort Worth police officer Kevin Foster.
Dramatic, enlightening and meticulously researched, the Written in Blood books bring to life previously untold local stories of murder and mayhem from 1860 – 1928, back when blood feuds, bushwhackings and old-fashioned shoot-outs made law enforcement an uninsurable career choice, and juries struggled to distinguish between the good guys and the villains.
Their books present a fascinating glimpse of the city’s criminal justice system as it dealt with factors such as the KKK’s insidious influence, horseback-to-vehicle transportation issues, burgeoning ethnic communities and even advancements in forensic science.
Local author and historian, Dr. Richard F. Selcer, owner of Fort Worth Tours & Trails, chats about the joys, challenges and chronic fatigue of being a professor with a writing fetish.
by Elaine Rogers
You co-authored the WritteninBlood books with Kevin Foster. How did that come about and what was the process like? I don’t usually co-author books, but Kevin approached me on this project and it worked out well. Kevin is a retired sergeant with the Fort Worth Police Department (and was also a policeman with TCU), and he had a manuscript he wanted help with. He brought the original idea and the lawman’s perspective, which was very important, and he was a co-researcher.
Obviously, you’re a prolific author, but as a college professor, how do you find the time to write books? Well, with teaching, it is hard, but I always have a brain full of projects rolling around in my head. I’m an insomniac who might fall asleep at 10 p.m. then wake up at 2 a.m., and I’ll get up and write. Sometimes it makes 8 a.m. classes hard, but that’s how it goes.
Now that you have five published books, is there one that ranks as a “favorite?” That’s like asking parents to name their favorite child. They’re all different. Hell’s Half Acre stands out because it was my first and it did very well, so it seems more evergreen – the fair-haired child, if you will. It’s the one that people are still asking for even though it was published back in 1991.
listen up what locals are listening to by
Elaine Rogers
The Strokes
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Despite a five-year stretch between its second and third albums, First Impressions of the Earth and 2011’s Angles, famed New York City rock band, The Strokes, is back with a much-anticipated studio album, Comedown Machine
After shooting to fame in 2001 with an edgy, garage band style, this popular group appears to have taken several creative risks with its latest offering, released on March 26. A few tracks, like All the Time, tout what fans describe as a “classic Strokes sound,” but others like One Way Trigger and the title track have elements that have critics talking about percussive jolts, guitar paroxysms, synth-y flair, coke bottle rhythms and falsetto-laden solos.
A retro-styled cover with the aesthetics of a vintage RCA tape reel box promotes a classic feel and includes the text “37 minutes, 49 seconds,” hinting that the record is longer than its recent offerings. Feedback on early releases indicates the band isn’t just resting on its laurels with this one, and Comedown Machine, loved or hated, has an artistic aesthetic sure to keep the conversation, and the tunes, rolling to new places.
Josh Groban
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Global pop star, Josh Groban has pulled out all the stops with his sixth studio album, All That Echoes. Celebrating his crossover classical music sound while expanding its reach, All That Echoes builds on his reputation for perfectionism and sophistication by framing Groban’s distinctive vocals amid a blend of grand orchestra segments and layers of alt-rock guitar arrangements. This collection is a collaboration between Groban and producer, Rob Cavallo of Green Day and Goo Goo Dolls fame, and the artist has also taken on more writing credits, co-writing seven songs and lending a more intimate feel to the album. Covers of great songs like Stevie Wonder’s I Believe, unexpected offerings like a moody reworking of a traditional Celtic piece, She Moved Through the Fair, and guest appearances from trumpeter Arturo Sandoval and Italian singer Laura Pausini increase the album’s artistry and reach. In recent media statements, Groban has lauded the camaraderie that existed between the different contingents of musicians assembled for All That Echoes and claims he pushed himself to find “the sweet spot” of his singing voice – something that is always in evidence during his acclaimed concerts, courtesy of his strong connection with the famed Grobanites.
The Orbans
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Our hometown honeys, The Orbans, spread their charms beyond Texas borders with a 2010 debut album, When We Were Wild, and they’ve promised a new release this month or next – just as soon as they handle minutiae, like deciding on a name. Noted for a sweet combination of catchy melodies and crisp arrangements with touches of folk, indie rock and ‘60s pop, their music inspires critics to wax poetic about the comfortable blend of classic harmonies and sentimental verses plus special effects like twangy guitar licks, ragtime keys, gleeful organ piping and whimsical swing tempos.
Based in Fort Worth and unphased by the attention, the Texas quintet has down-to-earth appeal with a website that notes they’re too busy making music to keep it updated and a twitter profile that references riding bison and “enjoying sweet, clean Rangers games.”
When We Were Wild hit the air waves with an assist from acclaimed producer Adam Lasus, known for Clap Your Hands Say Yeah and Yo La Tengo, and represented a collection of varied singles saved up over the years, all radio-ready and graced with lyrics that get stuck in listeners’ heads.
This time around, co-production duties have gone to Chad Coplin and Jordan Richardson, and the band has taken a casual get-around-to-it approach to the usual promotional duties like releasing singles in advance (and the naming game). Fortunately, they’ve got the music thing covered.
Peter Wright, lead vocalist with the Orbans, chats about the song-writing process and not worrying about trivialities like what to call your band, your music or your next album.
by Elaine Rogers
People have described your music with fun phrases and references like “Dylan-like songwriting” and “catchy-as-heck pop rock.” Is there a description to date that ranks as your most entertaining or confusing? They say a lot of things about us. “Alternative” is a big one, and it’s a funny label: that’s what people used to say when they didn’t know what else to call you, but now people treat it like a genre of its own. We’ve always laughed about the term “Dutch pop.” I don’t even know what that means. We were performing at a festival once, and they asked us to write a description of the type of music we played, so we wrote ‘rock, Americana and Dutch pop,’ thinking we were being funny. Sure enough, it showed up on the flyers, so now I guess it must be true.”
How will your new album differ from WhenWeWereWild? I guess I’d say it has a lot of upbeat, rhythmic sounds and dancy beats. We think it’s a strong collection with a lot of interesting sounds. It was a real journey of a record and is much different. Besides releasing it digitally, we’re releasing it on vinyl too, and it was really fun to go through that whole process.
As your music gains more national attention, do you guys even discuss relocating to places known more for their big ‘music scenes?’ I don’t think you have to be in any particular city to have musical success anymore. Ten years ago, I would have thought you did, but the industry has changed so much since then, and LA and Nashville are kind of oversaturated now. Texas is pretty nice. I don’t see us going anywhere.
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Bust out the candles and that special bottle of wine you’ve been saving. This menu will make you eager to host a spring dinner party.
by Judie Byrd
But not the kind of party with fussy, complicated decorating or difficult recipes. i’m thinking simple elegance and a handful of close friends. serve this simple menu, and you will be enjoying the party as much as your guests. welcoming your friends with an interesting, delicious cocktail always starts the night off on a fun note. one of my favorites is citrus mojitos by the pitcher, which can also be easily made virgin for tea-totalers. (get the recipe at
fwtx.com.) use the fabulous fresh fruit juices from c entral market to eliminate a lot of squeezing.
fish is always nice as a first course. if you don’t like last-minute scurrying around, plan on a dish that is delicious served chilled. this way you can arrange the plates an hour ahead, store them in the refrigerator, and voila! simply, and with a grand flourish, serve them. a recipe that fits this bill is our garlic shrimp. serve in the living room on decorative individual plates,
and you are also covered for hors d’oeuvres. to further herald spring, serve our rosemary roasted r ack of l amb. prep the day before and simply pop into the oven for a quick roast just before serving. everyone loves risotto, but who wants to be stirring a pot when guests arrive? no problem, with our make-a head risotto with english peas and mushrooms. to eliminate the need to clear the table in front of your guests, serve dessert from a coffee table, piano or other table in the den. coupled with good coffee and champagne, this final touch will send your friends off with warm memories of a special evening.
Yield: Serves 4 - 6 as an appetizer or 4 as an entrée
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 – 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 1 pound shelled shrimp
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon mild paprika
• ¼ cup white wine or sherry
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• ½ cup shredded carrots
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and sauté until tender. Add
shrimp and scallions and cook, stirring and tossing, 1 minute or until shrimp begin to turn pink. Sprinkle with paprika and add wine. Cook and stir another minute. Sprinkle with parsley, and add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss lightly and serve on shredded cabbage and carrots.
Yield: 6 servings
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves Roasted Garlic, mashed *
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup olive oil
• 6 large handfuls rocket (arugula) or mesclun mix
• ½ cup thinly sliced mushrooms
• 1 bunch radishes, thinly sliced
• ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese, crumbled feta or goat cheese
• Crouton Wafers*
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, vinegar, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Continue whisking while slowly adding oil. Whisk until vinaigrette is emulsified. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 days.
To serve, toss rocket with mushrooms, radishes and cheese. Toss with dressing to taste. Serve with Crouton Wafers.*
*Find instructions for Roasted Garlic and Crouton Wafers at fwtx.com.
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
• 2, 8-rib racks of lamb
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or as needed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup fresh rosemary leaves
• 6 – 8 cloves garlic
• Warm Spring Vegetables (recipe follows)
Rub both racks with a little olive oil and sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Place rosemary leaves and garlic on a cutting board and chop together until finely minced. Pat this mixture onto both sides of racks. Place racks, fat sides up, in a roasting pan and let marinate for 1 hour at room temperature (or cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours).
Preheat oven to 400º.
Roast racks 20 minutes, until browned on the outside and 125º on the inside (using an instant-read thermometer). Remove from oven, cover with foil, and let rest 10 minutes. To serve, cut between each bone to form chops. Serve chops on top of Warm Spring Vegetables.
Warm Spring Vegetables:
• 1 ½ cups sugar snap peas, trimmed
• 1 bunch spring onions, trimmed
• 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
Place all vegetables on a large baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast 5 minutes at 400º.
Yield: 4 - 6 servings
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ¼ cup finely chopped onions
• 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
• 1 cup dry white wine or chicken stock or white grape juice
• 4 cups chicken stock, divided use
• 1 pound mushrooms of your choice, sliced or chopped
• 1 cup shelled English peas
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add onions and sauté until transparent. Stir in rice. Simmer and stir for 2 minutes and then add wine. Cook for another 2 - 3 minutes or until wine is absorbed, then add 2 ¼ cups of the chicken stock, ¼ cup at a time, stirring between additions, for a total of 14 minutes cooking time. Stir in mushrooms and peas.
At this point, the risotto may be held. If serving within 1 hour, cover and keep at room temperature. Or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days.
To serve, let rice sit out to room temperature. In a large saucepan, heat remaining 1 ¾ cups chicken stock to a simmer. Stir rice into simmering stock. Heat and stir 5 minutes or until rice is tender but still firm. Turn off heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and salt and pepper.
Yield: 4 – 6 servings
Fruit filling:
• 6 – 7 stalks rhubarb, cut into ½-inch pieces
• 1 ½ cups strawberries, cut in half
• zest and juice of one orange
• ½ teaspoon vanilla
• ½ - ¾ cup sugar, or to taste
• ¼ cup flour
• Crumble topping:
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup butter, melted
Preheat oven to 375º. Spray a 9 x 12-inch baking dish with non-stick coating.
Toss together rhubarb, strawberries, vanilla, orange zest and juice. Add sugar and flour on top and stir these two together slightly; toss completely with fruit. Spread into prepared baking dish.
For topping, stir together flour, almonds, oats, brown sugar, and salt. Add melted butter and stir to form crumbles. Spread evenly on top of fruit mixture.
Bake 25 minutes or until filling is bubbling hot and topping is golden brown. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes before serving.
Thanks to Central Market for our groceries. Judie Byrd is founder of The Culinary School of Fort Worth. For more information, go to judiebyrd.com.
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Exotic prints and spicy colors such as saffron, curry and cinnamon are emerging for spring. Thrust into the sartorial spotlight, globetrotting trends continue to take center stage. If fashionistas aren’t able to get away this spring to explore exotic lands, they can at least look like they have. Other hot styles of the season include statement sunglasses, peekaboo cutouts, elaborate beading or studding and bold stripes. Whimsical accessories in color-wheel opposite hues are the perfect post-winter pick-me-up and can transform an otherwise blah outfit.
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by Sonya Cisneros Curry and Jennifer Casseday-Blair
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Our favorite hair and make-up experts share why they made the choices they did at this year’s spring fashion shoot.
by Lemongrass Salon stylist experts
And if you are going for softer eyes, then mix that with big bold lips.
When styled down, hair this season is effortless, bouncy and almost whimsical. Soft waves can be created by taking sections and twisting the hair before wrapping around a CurlRod (curlrod.com). Bigger sections mean a bigger and softer wave, and smaller sections create more texture.
Eyes were the focus at all four Fashion Weeks this year (New York, London, Milan and Paris). Soft blues, greens and pinks for the eyelid pair beautifully with the patterns and bold colors in 2013 spring clothing. Adding a bright liner on the bottom inner lash line adds extra interest and ties the look together (Try Aveda Petal Essence Eye Definer in Jade Vine $16).
Lip color in coral tones and soft pinks were also a big trend for spring and complement almost every skin tone. Our favorite bright lip is created by filling in the lip with Nourish-Mint Lip Liner Barberry Bloom ($16) and then covering the entire lip with Nourish-Mint Smoothing Lip Color in Cana ($16). Aveda’s Art of Nature Limited-Edition Spring/Summer 2013 Makeup Collection has all the colors to create the perfect spring makeup looks. Remember, if you are doing a bold, intense eye, keep your lips a little softer.
This season, up styles are tight, and sleek low buns with a center part are combined with a lot of shine. We love Brilliant Spray-On Shine $25 to do the trick. Disheveled braids are also super popular, and by adding them with a center part or a sleek pony is a perfect way to create a hybrid style of smooth and rough texture.
Our spring must-have for all of these looks is Aveda’s Control Force Hairspray ($26) with naturally derived UV filters and 24-hour humidity protection. This spray will hold any style you create without the stiff, sticky texture other strong-hold hairsprays cause.
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Merciless and unrelenting, Alzheimer’s disease greedily robs millions of their reminiscences and, eventually, of their lives. But despite their tangled brains and fading bodies, there’s still a person left inside.
by Alison Rich
The continual pressure is taking its toll, Miller confides. “It’s so hard,” she said, the pain in her voice nearly palpable. “I’m not as patient as I should be. I know it’s not her fault. … Dealing with her is like taking care of a child. She can’t reason anymore.”
Already up to her eyeballs in stress, Miller suffered a brutal one-two emotional punch last June with the death of her beloved father from a particularly painful and drawn-out bout of kidney cancer. Her parents had been married nearly 59 years when Joyce’s dad passed away.
“Dad took care of Mom before he died, even when he was sick,” Miller recalled. Joyce’s memory slowly began fading while her husband was still alive. While dad and daughter both noticed her forgetfulness, Joyce initially shrugged it off. “He told me he was so upset because he was going to die first and not be able to take care of Mom. And I said to him, ‘Don’t worry, Dad. I’m going to take care of Mom.’”
A Universal Crisis Although she often feels like the weight of the world rests squarely on her shoulders, Miller certainly isn’t alone in her caregiving role. More than 15 million Americans provide unpaid care for a person with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. An estimated 5.4 million Americans — one in eight age 65 and older; nearly half of all people age 85 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. And a recent study in the medical journal Neurology noted that as more and more greying baby boomers reach the elderly ranks, that number is expected to nearly triple to 13.8 million by 2050.
Even for those whose métier isn’t math, the impact is as apparent as it is alarming.
“Alzheimer’s is, in my opinion, the single-largest healthcare crisis in the United States and globally due to the financial burden and the societal/family burden,” said Sid O’Bryant, Ph.D., associate professor of medicine at Fort Worth’s UNT Health Science Center. “The impact on individuals, families and the healthcare system makes it one of America’s greatest medical, social and economic challenges.”
The cost of the disease — in terms of caregiver outlays and the overall financial load — is more than our healthcare system can manage, O’Bryant says. Last year’s data from the Alzheimer’s Association puts
aggregate payments for healthcare, long-term care and hospice for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementias at $200 billion. But that’s mere pocket change for what’s to come, O’Bryant stresses.
“It will exceed $1 trillion a year within the next few decades,” he said. “It can basically bankrupt the healthcare system if we don’t do something about it.”
O’Bryant, who also lends his expertise to UNT’s Institute for Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Research — one of the most federally funded Alzheimer’s basic science research groups in Texas — is one of the only people on the planet to develop a blood test to detect the disease.
“From a clinical approach, my work focuses on an Alzheimer’s disease blood test and if it can be used as a frontline screen by primary care practitioners,” he said. “That [screen] would then be used to get a patient to a specialist, similar to what’s being done for cancer and cardiovascular disease.”
Early detection, O’Bryant notes, is especially significant since Alzheimer’s sneaks in so silently, slowly yet systematically destroying different regions of the brain (usually) over several years. During the early stages, patients retain their faculties and, thus, are still able to make sound decisions about their future. It’s during the later phases that Alzheimer’s zaps their cognitive abilities, making them more like a child in an adult’s body.
Dissecting the Disease A progressive illness that continues to flummox the medical community, Alzheimer’s is the fifth-leading cause of death of people age 65 and older in the United States. It has no known cause and no cure. “By the time it shows clinical signs, it has already caused massive brain loss,” O’Bryant said. “And you can’t rebuild brain cells.”
The only certainty? It is always fatal.
Characterized by microscopic plaques and tangles in the brain that lead to the degradation of nerve cells, Alzheimer’s is at once fascinating, frightening — and unequivocally complex. The answer, O’Bryant contends, lies in first deconstructing the disease and then in identifying treatments specially tailored to the individual. This personalized medicine approach closely resembles what physicians currently do for cancer
and cardiovascular disease patients, he notes.
“Pulling it apart is what we believe will be the key to beating Alzheimer’s disease,” O’Bryant said. “Alzheimer’s is very complicated. There are many causes. And that complexity is actually the key to dealing with it. You have to pull it apart, identify the different pathways and then treat them.”
Absent the work of researchers like O’Bryant and teams like UNT’s IAADR, though, all the talk about treatments and cures will be just that: talk.
“There will never be a cure without the science and the research,” said O’Bryant. A psychologist by training who lost his grandmother to Alzheimer’s, he knows all too well the viciousness of the disease.
“I view that we have one thing in life: our sense of self,” O’Bryant said. “That’s our core and something no one can take from us. But Alzheimer’s disease does — slowly. It robs memories and takes the one thing you are never supposed to lose — it takes you. That’s why it’s so devastating.”
Knowledge is Power Education, as well, is another critical component to address, stresses O’Bryant’s colleague Janice Knebl, DO, MBA, professor of internal medicine at UNTHSC and one of the nation’s leading medical educators in geriatrics.
“It’s such a difficult illness,” she said. “The more people know what they’re dealing with, the more empowered they are.”
Empowering patients, their loved ones and the public at large is an all-day, everyday job at the Alzheimer’s Association North Central Texas Chapter.
“Whether you access us on the phone, in person or online, we are the go-to community resource to turn to for basic information, education and support,” said executive director Theresa Hocker. The association also has a 24-hour telephone helpline: 800.272.3900. “We want people to call sooner rather than later, even if they’re just concerned or have a question.”
All of the association’s services are free and confidential, and everyone is welcome. “There are no income requirements,” Hocker said. “We serve anyone.”
A fair portion of the staff’s work involves case management, where they work one-on-one with families, assessing their needs and then matching them with relevant resources.
“We go into the home and paint a picture of what their needs are and then connect them to the programs and services they need, working with the caregivers until the very end,” noted caseworker Gail Phills.
Much of the association’s work, in fact, involves supporting the caregiver, Phills notes. “Caregivers are so overwhelmed, so we make phone calls for them,” she said. “We do a lot of hand-holding for our caregivers.”
Program manager Shelly Young concurs. “One of the things we find with Alzheimer’s and dementia is that they’re like a moving target; they can be different every day,” she said. “Don’t wait until a crisis. Be proactive. People report a higher satisfaction in their life if they get the information they need.”
But before it can be supported and educated, the community first has to be cognizant of the disease, its ramifications and its outcomes.
“Building community awareness is key,” said Susanna Luk-Jones, director of programs and services. “The drugs we have don’t stop the disease, but they can slow down the symptoms so they’ll have a better quality of life. So early diagnosis is also key. And it buys time for families to prepare and know their loved one’s wishes when they can still communicate them. It’s good to have these conversations early.”
“They don’t lose their abilities overnight,” Hocker added, “and still can have a lot of say-so over their life and their future.”
Together Also central to the process: an all-for-one method, where the patient, family members, doctors, nurses, social workers and everyone else involved all work together to formulate a care plan from Day One, Knebl says.
“I feel strongly about the comprehensive approach because this is a long journey,” she said. “It helps families and patients plan and helps us start the 10- to 20-year journey.”
As director of the James L. West Alzheimer Center for nearly a decade, Susan Farris is all too familiar with that journey. “It’s very satisfying work, but don’t get me wrong — there are sad days,” she said. “We work with people who have a fatal disease. We see the toll it takes on the families. And that’s hard.”
Opened in 1993, the West Center was the third in the nation built to help people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, along with their families. Roughly 100 patients reside full-time at West in one
of five “households,” with another 25 enrolled in the adult day program. The center also offers free caregiver education classes for people who tend to their loved ones at home. Led by education director Jaime Cobb, they’re offered twice weekly for two hours each. “We trained 1,600 families in one year,” Farris noted.
The West Center’s mission involves correct diagnosis, top-tier care and a high level of understanding of the disease, Farris says. “We find out precisely what’s wrong and work to find the exact care. Then we tailor the treatment for the individual person’s level of functioning because Alzheimer’s is progressive and each person is at a different stage in their journey,” she explained.
Dr. Sid O'Bryant is associate professor of medicine at Fort Worth's UNT Health Science Center. He lends his expertise to UNT's Institute for Aging and Alzheimer's Disease Research.
“Early-onset Alzheimer’s tends to progress rapidly, and the people who have it lose the ability to function physically very quickly. They need 24-hour total care early on,” Farris said. “For others, their disease may progress over a 10- to 12-year period, and they may never need residential care or might need it for the last year or two.”
Either way, the number of people afflicted with Alzheimer’s and the countless more who eventually will be stricken is “shocking,” Farris said. “The research field is booming; there is a push for a cure. But in the meantime, there are millions of families who need help now.”
Forgotten … But Not Gone No matter how it strikes, though — whether it hits with unbelievable swiftness or takes its own sweet time — memory loss and dementia are not — repeat, not — a routine part of the aging process, our experts emphasize.
“Memory loss is not normal,” Knebl said. “And there is so much fear [of it] out there. But there is help.” Again, time is of the essence. Because it tends to advance over a relatively lengthy stretch of years, slowly pilfering memories and capacities, patients don’t lose everything at once. It’s so important, our experts agree, to seize that window of opportunity as soon as something seems amiss. Because once it closes, it’s shut for good.
Further complicating matters, not everyone who has dementia has Alzheimer’s, Knebl adds, and many types of dementia exist all of which require a different treatment. As such, an accurate diagnosis is absolutely crucial.
The youngest person they’ve served at the center was a member of the adult day program, Farris said. He passed away at age 39 from Alzheimer’s. The oldest lived at the center for 12 years; she died at 109.
What’s also imperative, our sources all say, is that — no matter how thorny things get — caregivers and others must keep this in mind: While loved ones with Alzheimer’s are undeniably different from the people they used to be, they still have emotions. They feel happiness. They feel pain. They feel frustration. Even embarrassment. But the point is, dementia patients may suffer the loss of their memories, but somewhere deep inside, at least a portion of their essence still remains.
“I’ve been an administrator for 25 years and worked with people with dementia in one capacity or another the entire time,” Farris said. “What fascinates me is unlocking the key to that person’s being because they’re still in there.”
On any given day at James L. West, Farris can be found spending time with residents — she knows them all by name, as well as their likes, dislikes and backgrounds — and tailoring their talks in ways that sometimes help spark deep-seated memories. During one particular afternoon, she visited with a lady in the late stages of the disease, gently engaging her in a companionable chat about fabric. (During her pre-dementia days, the 80-something-year-old had a keen interest in textiles.) Although she may not be able to respond verbally in an intelligible manner, it’s clear the woman relishes the company. Her eyes sparkle. Her smile lights up the room.
“Finding them within the disease and bringing them joy and reasons to live is what keeps me coming back every day,” Farris said. “All of our staff members love it as much as I do. It’s very satisfying work.”
Alzheimer’s Association staffers feel the same.
“Yes, the disease chips away at them, but that shouldn’t change how we treat them,” Young said. “We want them to have dignity and respect.”
“That person is still there,” Hocker added, “and we can’t discount that they have emotions and feelings.”
Just because they have Alzheimer’s or some other brain-sapping malady doesn’t mean life stops when treatment starts, Phills reminds. “Let’s do as much as we can, as long as we can. That’s the motto of our early-stage support group,” she said. “They need to continue to live life.”
And Sally Miller? She couldn’t agree more. “You need to give them hugs, hold their hand, tell them you love them. Don’t push them away. Even though they’re mentally declining, they still have emotions,” she said. “Maybe the way Mom used to be isn’t there anymore. But her soul is.”
For a person with Alzheimer’s, life with the disease can be frustrating, exhausting, maddening — and just plain monotonous. While dementia swipes memories, it also steals freedom. Previously active folks go from juggling full social calendars to finding themselves with a lot of excess time on their hands, sans the autonomy to get up and go. That sense of isolation can easily lead to loneliness and depression if left unchecked. Which is why art-based programs can be such a helpful adjunct to their medical therapies.
Take Memories in the Making , for example. Offered through the Alzheimer’s Association and geared toward people in the middle to late stages of the disease, the art-inspired program is “based on the premise that creativity is essential to the health of the human spirit,” said coordinator Lisa Buck, who holds the classes in approximately 17 local care communities. “It’s a very authentic expression. To give someone a paintbrush and paper and let them do something creative is completely empowering and makes them happy.”
Although it’s not a therapy, Memories in the Making is “very therapeutic” for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. To learn more, call the Alzheimer’s Association North Central Texas Chapter: 817.336.4949.
Likewise, viewing artwork also presents perks for people who struggle with memory loss and other related cognitive deficiencies. Offered at the Kimbell
Art Museum every month on selected Monday afternoons, “Viewpoints” is a free, 90-minute event designed for people with Alzheimer’s and their care partners. Interactive gallery discussions and art-making activities foster personal connections with museum masterpieces, themes and current exhibits. Space is limited, so reservations are required. For more information, call the Kimbell: 817.332.8451, ext. 351.
Offered the second Thursday of every month from 10:30 to 11:45 a.m., the Amon Carter Museum’s “Sharing the Past Through Art” is a free, interactive tour for adults with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. Attendees discuss artists, exhibitions and themes and use artworks to link to past experiences. It’s open to groups as well as individuals, and reservations aren’t required. For further details, call the museum: 817.989.5030.
In the Moment is a program offered at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth designed for those with memory loss and their caregivers. Participants experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversations with docents and projects designed by the Museum’s education staff. Two sessions are offered on select Wednesdays, with space for 20 participants at both 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This free program includes admission to the galleries and all materials. To participate, e-mail tours@themodern.org or call 817.840.2118 with your preferred date, time and estimated number of guests.
Fender. Peavey. roland. Korg. Ludwig. these brands form a fraternity of fine instruments reverently displayed and sold at Fort Worth’s oldest independently and consistently-owned music store. A visit to Swords music initiates nostalgia for years past and the giddy feeling of being in with the band. it’s just so cool.
An entire wall of Swords music is devoted to colorful electric guitars, which sparkle and catch the light like Christmas ornaments. Drums of all sizes and shapes stand at attention, begging to be played. A whole day could be spent perusing photographs that bear autographs of musical giants from Dionne Warwick to Van Cliburn. Swords music is a veritable place to get lost in thought, immersed in the sights and sounds of an era when rock n’ roll was king. it’s not uncommon that customers leave laughing and all smiles. “We’re the bright spot on Lancaster,” said owner Logan Swords with a grin.
He breezes over outfitted in a bright blue oxford shirt and proudly displaying custom Fort Worth boots. t hese boots were given to a handful of movers and shakers in the city — Swords was one of them and certainly has no plans to slow down. A flurry of activity marks a typical day at Swords music whether it’s repairing instruments, an impromptu jam session, giving music lessons or just pausing to turn up the radio to enjoy that perfect song. there is nothing in the store Logan Swords doesn’t know the history of because it’s so closely intertwined with his life story. His love for music began at the age of four when he happily played a tom-tom drum. At Polytechnic Elementary School, his performance on a Ludwig drum set and a Slingerland parade snare drum at the annual talent show earned encore applause — the parade snare drum is still in his office.
As a student at Eastern Hills High School, Swords played in two bands, first the Elements then the Swordsmen with whom he recorded a 45 rpm titled The Sound of Drums at Delta recording Studio in 1967. His gift for music didn’t go unrecognized. Soon, Swords was teaching drums to anyone who wanted to learn. At the age of 19, Swords convinced the owner of music World to allow him to give drum
lessons in the studio. His roster of students was growing rapidly and he needed more space than his parents’ garage allowed.
The beginnings of what would become his lifelong business started at Music World, which was located directly across the street from where Swords Music stands today. Throughout his tenure at Texas Wesleyan University, where he majored in political science, Swords moved his business as much as four times up and down Lancaster Avenue, securing a larger amount of square footage with each move. “I’m a fixture out here,” he said.
His involvement with the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, more commonly referred to as Jaycees, stemmed from his educational background and interest in politics. The Jaycees were established in 1921 to provide young men the opportunity to develop personal and leadership skills through service to others, women were included in this group in 1984. The Fort Worth chapter of Jaycees was founded in 1932. Swords ran for president of Jaycees in 1981 and won. He has since been a member of the Past Presidents and Fellows Club and has been recognized with the Outstanding President of Texas Major Cities Award––called The Jake. Swords is a Jaycees Senator. He is president of the Past Presidents and Fellows Club and is the longest-serving president in his eighth term. Swords also served multiple terms as a Board of Director Member of The Better Business Bureau at Fort Worth and as President of Sales and Marketing Executives of Fort Worth.
What Fort Worth residents may not know is the Jaycees started the tradition of a Christmas tree in Burnett Park, according to Swords. “We used to cut it and truck it,” he said when referring to the tree. The Jaycees were extremely active in the Fort Worth community and there is talk of reviving the group, said Swords.
Swords was also driving force to keep rail service in Fort Worth. He is a member of the National Association of Railroad Passengers and the Tarrant Association of Railroad Passengers. He often travels to the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Conference via Amtrak Train. He once brought a heavy 1930s vintage cash register along with him to be enshrined in the NAMM Museum.
For 44 years, Swords has transferred his passion of music to others. In addition to music lessons offered at his store, Swords has been a substitute teacher in Fort Worth ISD, Crowley ISD and Trinity Valley School. Currently, he teaches all high school grade levels. One could also argue that the profession of actor should be added to his resume.
In 1978, Swords appeared in the film Cotton Candy by Ron Howard who needed to borrow music equipment for the set. Swords still has the photo taken of he, Charlie Martin
Smith and Howard in the fall of 1978 when the film debuted. Swords also appeared in Tough Enough, Dallas: The Early Years, episodes of Walker, Texas Ranger and The Dating Game
The sounds of 98.7 KLUV and 770 AMKAAM punctuate the otherwise quiet afternoon at Swords Music. Walking through the store, it’s hard to miss a custom Ace Frehley guitar made for the rock band KISS. Swords won this instrument in a lucky game of Blackjack at a NAMM conference in Anaheim, Calif., and his name was added to the instrument’s headstock.
Guitars are the top selling instrument, according to Swords. About 20 percent of sales are online. “It’s tougher on an independent these days,” he said.
Still, the crew at Swords Music will continue to make music and have a lot of fun. The blue and white building at 4300 E. Lancaster is more than a music store, it’s an invitation to experience the past. Swords’ personal collection of antiques––60s and 70s memorabilia adds to the ambience. Swords Music is a like a page in Fort Worth’s yearbook, one that can be referred to again and again for inspiration and reflection of earlier years. It’s a reminder of the dream one high school student realized and nurtured for four decades. It’s never too late to stop in Swords Music and join the club.
the most important american General You’ve never heard of
by Richard Selcer
Inthe m I d-19th century, Gen. W I llI am Jenk I ns Worth Was one of the most famous men I n a merIca. rIG ht up there WIth W I nfI eld scott, he Was credIted WIth the v Ictory over m ex Ico I n the recent War (1846 - 48), but, unlI ke scott, W hose stock dropped precI pItously after the War as a result of h I s I ncessant quarrelI nG and conn I v I nG, Worth’s reputatIon contI nued to soar. t he th I rd m I lItary hero to come out of the War, Zachary taylor, oW ed h I s reputatIon to one battle at the beGI nn I nG of the War, and, as a slave oW ner, he Was unpalatable to many a merIcans.
Worth was the action hero, the real McCoy. He had led the nation’s first-ever amphibious landing (Veracruz, 1846) and accepted the surrender of Mexico City (1847). Before the Mexican War, he had defeated the Seminoles in Florida (1840-42) and helped make West Point one of the finest military schools in the world. Rumor said he was considering a run for President in 1852.
Besides being an officer and a gentleman, William Worth was blessed with superior physical endowments, talent and intellect.
He was tall and broad-shouldered with a “commanding figure,” all of which was accentuated by the ramrod posture of a career soldier. He had a broad, open face topped by thick curls. As if God had not given him enough physical blessings, he was also a “splendid horseman” who rode like he’d been born in the saddle. He was a natural leader who, in the days before it became customary to award medals, received the equivalent of three combat medals during his career in the form of ceremonial swords, one each from New York and Louisiana and one from the U.S. Congress.
Seemingly, his only flaws were an abundance of pride and a tendency to be thin-skinned when it came to criticism. He put great store in rank and status, striking some people as pompous, a fact that earned him the nickname “Haughty Bill” among fellow officers. He certainly had a fondness for the trappings of rank. When he was posted in Florida fighting the Seminoles (1840-42), he created his own letterhead, drawing it by hand to dress up his official correspondence, according to a report in the Sept. 2, 1915, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
After the Mexican War, Worth took calculated steps to put his name before the public and keep it there, beginning with one of those quirks of 19th century fame, an eponymous piece of music titled General Worth’s Quick Step (ca. 1846). The quick step was a martial air based on a precise military progression. As a piece of music, it had been around since at least 1841, named for celebrated military units and senior officers. It was a favorite of composers on both sides of the Atlantic. High-ranking European and American officers had such marches written in their honor: Austria’s Field Marshal Radetsky, U.S. Civil War Union Gens. Ulysses S. Grant and William Birney among others, and, of course, William Jenkins Worth, who was one of the first to be so honored in this country.
The cover of General Worth’s Quick Step shows U.S. troops in battle on some anonymous Mexican War battlefield and is “respectfully dedicated to the gallant Maj. Genl. Worth, U.S.A.” Haughty Bill must have
been pleased to know that his song was being played on pianos all over the nation. That kind of publicity was priceless. Worth also authorized an “anonymous” biography, Life of General Worth, published in 1847, which he managed to shape even though at the time he was campaigning in the Valley of Mexico.
A year later, a similarly worshipful biographical piece on him appeared in Graham’s Magazine to coincide with his return from Mexico. The future looked bright until the Army shipped him off to the frontier of Texas later that same year. He had no intention of being buried (career-wise) in Texas and made up his mind to turn lemons into lemonade the same way he had in Florida when he defeated the Seminoles. It was not to be.
When Gen. Worth died at San Antonio in a cholera epidemic in May 1849, the whole nation was stunned. This was a man in the prime of life with a brilliant future ahead of him. Had he lived, he would have been in position to help shape American military doctrine for the next decade or more. Alternatively, if he had chosen to enter politics, he was a rising star in the Democratic Party. As a New Yorker who had spent much of his career in the South, he would have made an excellent “dough-faced” candidate for President on the Democratic ticket in 1852 and able to appeal to both North and South.
His body was returned to New York, the state of his birth, and in 1857 upon the occasion of his re-interment, he received one of the grandest funerals in the history of New York City. Eight years after his death, and he was still being lionized!
All that said, it is the visual images of the man, not his life story, that we are most interested in here. The fact that he was a national celebrity during his lifetime made him a prime subject for artists and photographers of his day. That’s the rub; not all the images purporting to be of William Jenkins Worth are actually him. The real question is what did the man look like? A related question: How can we know which images are genuine and which are not?
Worth was fortunate to have lived at the dawn of the Age of Photography. The technology was no more than 10 years old when he died in 1849. This means he could be depicted in the old-fashioned mediums of engraving and oil painting and in the new medium of photography (daguerreotypes and cartes de viste). There are a surprising number of images of him out there, but they have never all been catalogued, much less gathered all together in one place.
First, it is necessary to separate the images by type. We can only reliably identify the real Worth from photographs; engravings and paintings cannot establish identity because they are artistic creations, not exact visual representations. When we consider the artistic images, it is all about provenance: Who did the work and when was it done? Was it of a live (sitting) subject or taken from another image? If it was done after the subject’s death, did the artist work from a photograph or an artistic representation?
For William Jenkins Worth, only two completely trustworthy photographic images are known to exist, one a daguerreotype and the other an ambrotype, another example of how Worth’s life transcended several eras in the history of image-making in America.
The daguerreotype process, dating from 1839, produced a very detailed image but one that was also quite dark and fragile. For several reasons, it was unsuitable to portraiture. Ambrotypes, made from the collodion or wet plate process, came along after the daguerreotype process and was not widely adopted until after Worth’s death. Worth thus becomes an inadvertent pioneer in the development of photography in the United States.
The ambrotype of Worth was created by famed photographer Mathew Brady in September 1848 in Hudson, New York. Worth had journeyed back to his hometown to accept a ceremonial sword honoring his gallant service to the nation in three wars, and Brady had come up from New York City to get a picture of the honored guest for his Gallery of Illustrious Americans. Both men got what they came for. The image shows Worth in full dress uniform with the sword attached by a ribbon or strip of cloth to his belt, clearly a temporary arrangement for the photograph.
For his Illustrious Americans, Brady managed to snare all three of the nation’s top military men — Worth, Taylor and Scott — for his camera. For his part, Worth was flattered to be included in such famous company. It was not enough to compete with his two great contemporaries for military glory on the battlefield; he was also their rival when it came to fame and fortune. Brady subsequently “rented” the images of Worth and the others to Edward Anthony who used them to produce multiple albumen prints in the form of cartes de viste (CDVs), which he sold through his mail order catalog. E. & H.T. Anthony was the largest maker and distributor of such prints in the country. We are lucky that Worth’s image came into Anthony’s hands. Otherwise, what he looked like would be anybody’s guess today. Instead, there are countless copies of the Anthony CDV in the hands of private collectors and public institutions.
is obviously very much alive. We can accept it as authentic because the face is clearly the same as the one in the Brady image. If further evidence is needed, the daguerreotype was passed down in the family before being given to San Antonio’s Witte Museum.
When we turn to artistic representations, we begin with engravings that were done from life or no more than one degree removed.
First in that category is an engraving done in 1848 by famed Philadelphia engraver John Sartain for Graham’s Magazine. The English-born Sartain introduced the mezzotint engraving process to America, which made it possible to produce high-quality prints from oil paintings. He became the immediate darling of every portrait artist who wanted to mass-produce their works for commercial purposes. In 1840, Sartain started producing illustrations for publisher George R. Graham, and in February 1841 he agreed to provide at least one quality engraving for Graham’s Magazine every month. This photolike engraving, which says it was taken from “an original daguerreotype” and bears Worth’s signature, fulfilled Sartain’s contractual obligation for one issue. The source daguerreotype seems to have been lost, but we can tell it was a different sitting from the Brady ambrotype. The image is as clear and life-like as could be produced without a camera. And clearly it is William Jenkins Worth.
The Brady image of William Jenkins Worth is our gold standard because it is clearly labeled who the subject is, who took the picture and who published it. The date it was taken can even be pinned down because it was noted in the newspaper (The Presentation of a Sword, New York Herald, Sept. 3, 1848). All other images must be compared to the Brady daguerreotype.
The second photo image is a badly-scratched-but-still-identifiable daguerreotype. The photographer is unknown as is the exact date it was created, although it would have to be before May 1849 because the subject
Worth was the subject of two of the most respected artists of his day, portrait painter Alonzo Chappel and lithographer Charles Fenderich. Only the portrayal by Fenderich was done while the subject was alive. The Swiss-born, European-trained engraver worked out of Washington, D.C., the best place for any artist to be hoping to portray the high and mighty. Between 1837 and 1841, Fenderich created a series of high-quality lithographic portraits of “Living American Statesmen.” His portraits were based on his own sketches, and, as his reputation spread, many of the great men of the era beat a path to his studio. The finished works were snapped up by friends, supporters and families of the subjects. Fenderich continued to work in the nation’s capital after finishing his “Statesmen” series. In 1844, Worth came to Washington, D.C., on business and looked up the artist. He did a sitting, and the result was reproduced in multiple copies that the General’s supporters could pass out generously in a possible future political campaign. For identification purposes, the Fenderich engraving is a reliable image of the actual man.
Far less reliable is Alonzo Chappel’s portrayal. Chappel made a career out of painting distinguished political and military figures, both living and historical. His American subjects included Worth and Worth’s two rivals for the unofficial title “most eminent” American officer at midcentury — Winfield Scott and Zachary Taylor.
You were not really worthy of being called “eminent” in American his-
tory in the 18th or 19th century if you were not painted by Alonzo Chappel. The artist’s style was to show his subject full-figure in heroic pose against an appropriate background. Unfortunately, by the time Chappel got around to Worth in 1859, the General was already 10 years in the ground. The artist was undeterred; he had already painted any number of 18th century DIPs (Dead, Important Persons), including Samuel Adams and George Washington. Chappel supposedly worked from a daguerreotype, which has never been identified, but it is hard to tell if it is really Worth because of the artist’s perspective (middle distance) and because he placed a plumed, bicorn hat on the subject’s head. Since such head gear was already passé among American officers at the time of the Mexican War and neither of the known daguerreotypes show him in such a hat, one might conclude that the artist added it for dramatic effect. A few years later, Chappel’s original painting was reproduced as a steel engraving for the two-volume National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Americans (1862 - 63), making it completely impossible to distinguish the facial features.
Worth is in Volume 2. Gen. Winfield Scott, known as “Old Fuss ‘n’ Feathers” for his pompous and sartorial ways, would have appreciated the affectation of the plumed hat!
Worth was such a national hero immediately after the Mexican War that countless lithographs of him were produced by artists who did not care a fig for whether their representations actually looked like the man. One, titled Genl. William J. Worth at the Storming of the Bishops Palace, Monterey [sic.], Sept. 22nd, 1846, shows him astride a prancing stallion in that same bicorn hat pointing the way with his sword. The face on the officer could be anybody’s, however. The Library of Congress and New York Historical Society have several examples of such lithographs that look no more like Worth than you or I do.
There are three oil portraits of Worth, all of them showing him late in life as a major general. One is at the U.S. Military Academy (West Point); the other two are on display in the city named for him, Fort Worth, Texas. The West Point portrait was painted about 1850 by an unknown artist and passed down through the family before being given to West Point in 2003. It closely resembles the authenticated photographic images of Worth.
The two Fort Worth paintings are more problematic. Both are 20thcentury works allegedly derived from historic images. Only one of the artists is known: Hugh McKay (1906-1967) painted Major General William Jenkins Worth as a life-size oil on canvas in 1934 for the General Worth Hotel, Hudson, New York. Judging by the head and facial features, McKay must have worked from the same daguerreotype as John Sartain, adding the torso and filling in a background that calls to mind Worth’s greatest victory, the Battle of Monterrey. The painting was bought for the city by Fort Worth businessman Bill Turner when it came up for sale and hangs today in the Renaissance Worthington Hotel. SOURCE HERE: Hudson, New York Register Star, Oct. 27, 1981; and Fort Worth News-Tribune, Oct. 30, 1981.
The second painting, by an unknown artist, hangs in the Fort Worth City Hall. It is of workmanlike quality and only shows the subject from the waist up. The biggest problem is not the artistic quality but the fact that it bears only a passing resemblance to William Jenkins Worth: the hair, the chin and the mouth all look wrong. If this is Gen. Worth, it is Worth through an amateur’s eyes.
A miniature oil of Worth in an oval frame is only of antiquarian interest when it comes to identifying the older man because it shows him in 1815 as a 21-year-old officer. Presented to his fiancée, Margaret Stafford, it is in private hands today but can be seen in the only biography of Worth to date. It shows a callow young officer with a full head of black hair and piercing eyes. We can only identify it as Worth from the provenance. SOURCE HERE: Hudson, New York Register Star, Oct. 27, 1981; and Fort Worth News-Tribune, Oct. 30, 1981.
There are two images of Worth in the public domain that are misidentified if not outright frauds. One is an undated daguerreotype of an officer in the right style of uniform and even holding a ceremonial sword. (Remember, Worth owned three or four of these.) But this officer does not look anything like the man in the Brady image. The shape of the face is wrong; the hair, lips, and eyes do not match either. The picture is reproduced in The Mexican War volume of the popular The Old West series (Time-Life Books, 1978) and came from the holdings of Samuel J. Wagstaff, Jr., a noted curator and collector of 19th century American photographs. Today, it is in the collections of a respected institution, suggesting that it is a matter of mistaken identity, not fraud.
The other image, a photograph, appears in a self-published book, The Story of Old Fort Worth, by Howard W. Peak (1856-1939), a lifetime resident of the city whose self-appointed mission was to preserve and pass on Fort Worth’s history. Unfortunately, Peak’s historical standards were low, and many of tales he heard growing up are suspect. The image of Gen. Worth that appears in his book is most definitely not Worth; the uniform is not even correct for the period when Worth was in the army.
Both the Peak and the Wagstaff images are out there for any researcher to latch onto and also available to anyone with access to the Internet, thanks to the modern miracle of digitalization. In point of fact, they have both been reproduced in publications and on websites perpetuating the misinformation and compounding the original error. When they were obscure images in archived collections or in rare, non-circulating books, they were only viewed by a relative few. But when they are widely distributed, they become resources for every frantic student and amateur genealogist to use.
As a historical figure, not just a favorite subject of artists and photographers, William Jenkins Worth is important for several reasons.
To begin with, he is barely remembered outside of his namesake city. Even in Fort Worth, school kids grow up wondering why their city is named for a man who never set foot here. Worse, they are confronted with a variety of images of the man, none of which have any provenance and some of which are simply not him. Worse still, for the nation at large, one of our most illustrious military officers of the 19th century remains a virtual cipher, unrecognized and scarcely known.
Worth’s life would make an excellent case study in the history of imagemaking in America. His image is represented in mezzotints, lithographs, daguerreotypes, and ambrotypes. He spanned the transition from purely artistic representation to photography, and his death coincided with the change in photographic technology from daguerreotype to ambrotype.
Shakespeare’s tribute to Fate that begins, “For want of a nail … .,” applies equally well here: For want of a cure for the cholera bacterium, William Jenkins Worth might occupy a central place in our textbooks today.
by Paul K. Harral
THe Fort WortH, texas Dream Home returns to one of the city’s older neighborhoods in 2013 as the second in-fill project in the town’s near Westside.
The home will be built on a now-vacant lot at 4010 W. 4th St. in the picturesque Monticello Addition near River Crest Country Club and the bustling development along the 7th Street corridor. The original structure has been removed.
“The neighborhood provides us with a great setting to continue the historical presence of traditional architectural styles,” says Scott Watson of Flynn+Watson Architects who is designing the home along with Lyn Flynn. “Because of the historical nature and variety of styles in the neighborhood, we’ve chosen to go with a French Eclectic-style home.”
French Eclectic came into vogue in the United States after American soldiers returning from France brought home a familiarity with French homes they had seen in the areas of Normandy and Brittany.
Builder Gary Nussbaum of AG Builders brings a long history in construction to the project.
“I have been building all my life, and I have a great passion for this industry,” Nussbaum said. “I followed my father to work from the age of 11 years old until he handed the business over to me at age 30 in 1989. I can’t think of a time in my life that I have not enjoyed being outdoors and creating with my hands.”
Lyn and Watson — it is the fourth Dream Home for Watson — visualize a 5,600-square-foot home with four bedrooms and a media/game room. That con-
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tinues the Dream Home trend away from the more than 10,000-square-foot homes of the 1990s and early 2000s.
It is Nussbaum’s first Dream Home project.
“I believe the challenge with this project is to make sure that the design of the home is in keeping with what the original developers of the surrounding area intended and to have the home reflect current trends that buyers are seeking in new home construction and efficiency,” Nussbaum said.
He wants it to be grand and elegant but also comfortable and inviting with no wasted space and ample yard for outdoor living.
“That can be a challenge for the Westside lots in River Crest and Monticello,” he said.
The land in the area was owned by Wm. J. Bailey in 1901, writes Realtor Wini Kline in The Book of Neighborhoods. Bailey formed the Monticello Land Co. in 1928 with the assistance of V. P. Guthrie, the developer of the Park Hill neighborhood on the southwest side of Fort Worth. “The neighborhood included 160 acres, and home sites were required to be 50 to 150 feet wide, more than 100 feet deep and constructed of brick, stone, stucco or a combination of any of the three.”
Nussbaum says past projects have ranged in size from 1,200 square feet to 56,000 square feet and include more than 600 restaurants nationwide. He’s just recently concluded a remodeling project in Pebble Beach, Calif.
“I hold fast to the belief that I was taught by my grandfather and father that size has no bearing on the quality,” he says. “I build with the same mindset regardless of the size.”
He’s also committed to one anonymous pro bono project each year.
“Those are always the most rewarding,” he says.
Dream Home projects draw together top-of-the line vendors that result in better than normal equipment and material than generally are used in even high-end construction, such as the appliances. Venders who wish to participate are welcome to contact Owner/ Publisher Hal Brown at Fort Worth, Texas magazine.
Although in this case Nussbaum is not working for a specific owner, he’ll apply his underlying building philosophy to the best of his ability.
“I have come to realize that how individuals behave in their environment is in direct proportion to the design of their homes; therefore, I am attentive in listening to their expectations and desires. I want to build homes that will grow with the client through the various phases of their life,” he said.
A home should last through children and into old age.
“I know that may seem daunting, but I really believe that with well-thought-out planning and design, it is possible to build a home that will last a family for generations to come,” Nussbaum said.
He says he’s a hands-on builder, who is both general contractor and project supervisor, and is on-site daily.
“Also, while I am a general contractor, I consider myself to be an artist/craftsman as well,” he says. “I still drill piers for the foundation, frame the structure, mill the cabinets and finish carpentry-trim on site, and lay custom wood flooring. I like being hands on,” Nussbaum said.
He’s even built furniture in his cabinet shop for many clients upon request.
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improving life for those in need
SPARK World Wide reaches out from Joshua, Texas, to improve children’s lives across the globe.
by Paul K. Harral
Jamie Cashion iii was 16 and a sophomore in high sChool when his life Changed forever.
it was feb. 11, 1984, and he was the youngest member of the Joshua volunteer fire department, fighting a grassland wildfire west of Crowley. The wind-whipped flames suddenly changed direction and engulfed the trucks. Cashion and four others were injured that day. one died. Cashion was burned on more than 36 percent of his body.
“i almost died, but god saved my life to bring joy and to help those who need it,” Cashion said recently. “i believe i am to spread happiness and good fortune to everyone possible.”
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Cashion went on to become a successful insurance executive, but he has been true to his god-given mission in a variety of ways, including serving as a board member for spar K world wide, a ministry of Joshuabased open door Church.
“spar K is a non-profit that basically helps children in every way imaginable,” Cashion says. “i have been to the dumps of matamoras to help the people living in the trash. i have been to Costa r ica to feed and give hope to very poverty-stricken families and last year to our orphanage in Uganda.”
spar K takes its name from its vision of “serving, protecting and raising Kids.”
The life change came for leanna Brewer in 1998, when she and her husband, open door Church founder and pastor Troy Brewer, were in Uganda, and she met an 8-year-old little boy.
“his name was Collins,” she said. “my husband was leaving a stage in front of thousands of people, and little Collins pressed his way through the crowd and boldly approached him. mustering up the best english possible, he said, ‘sir, i am hungry and you must feed me.’ ”
That was the beginning of spar K worldwide, which now provides ongoing support for orphanages in mexico, africa and india.
“we have since moved our orphanage to northern Uganda, purchased 20 acres of land, built a school, a medical clinic and dug a well,”
says l eanna brewer, who leads the organization. “t here are well over 300 little boys and girls in our village in uganda and another 1,000 plus in our other orphanages around the world we have been taking care of all these years.”
but the effort isn’t directed only overseas.
“nearly 26,000 north texans received assistance from our food bank in 2012, and nearly 18,000 of those people were kids under the age of 16,” says troy brewer. “this is not counting the kids in our homeless outreach in Fort Worth or the thousands of texans on the border we sponsor for school supplies and Christmas gifts.”
the work doesn’t stop at the county line, he said.
“those people ‘over there’ are just like people ‘over here.’ a ll of us need the love of god shown to us in practical, life-changing ways. a ll of us,” troy brewer says. “We believe god takes how we treat other people personally.”
m icah 5:2 in the new international Version of the bible notes the small size of bethlehem but prophesizes of its coming importance. Joshua also is small at about 6,000 people.
“Just because we live in a small town does not confine us to small vision and certainly not small effort,” troy brewer said. “it really doesn’t take that much money; it just takes tremendous dedication to juggle so many things at once, and our team is full of incredible people who are not afraid to take on hell with a water pistol. We are very much texans who think we can just about do anything.”
to see a video of Cashion on a 2012 trip to uganda, go to youtube: youtu.be/nh X djFysp5g.
New Cowgirl Museum event raises funds to keep telling the story of women’s role in the American West to young people.
by Paul K. Harral
Fortunately, handbags are not like game birds. there’s no limit. and a number of lucky cowgirls or wannabes took their share in march at a new fundraising event for the national Cowgirl museum and hall of Fame.
the old bags luncheon (insert your own joke here) benefited the museum’s educational Projects for Children. For sale at a silent auction during the lunch at river Crest Country Club were a variety of new and “gently used” vintage and designer handbags. Patrons were able to donate handbags for the event.
“our distance learning program reaches more texas school children than any other museum in texas and received an award for our success that we are truly proud of,” says kim raynor, one of the executive vice presidents of the board who co-chaired the event with Jil barnes. “We exist to tell the stories of the amazing women who contribute or contributed so much to our Western heritage.”
the national Cowgirl museum and hall of Fame began in 1975 in hereford in the texas Panhandle. in 1993, the board began a search for a new site to broaden the museum’s educational reach and handle its growing collection of artifacts and memorabilia. Fort Worth leaders aggressively recruited it as an expansion of the city’s Western culture and heritage and as a prime addition to the city’s worldclass museum district.
the museum opened in a new 33,000-square-foot facility in Cowtown, June 9, 2002, with a parade and festivities.
The first Old Bags fundraiser was the idea of Eileen Cornacchia of West Palm Beach, Fla., and was held in March of 1999, Raynor said. The event has since spread to other cities, and some have raised several hundred thousand dollars.
“The events follow the same pattern but may feature different types of speakers or full fashion presentations,” Raynor said, “Neiman Marcus is involved with some of those presentations.”
The speaker at the Cowgirl event was Cameron Silver, owner of vintage shops in Los Angeles and London, and author of the 2012 book Decades of Fashion.
Raynor has been involved with the Cowgirl for almost eight years.
“Although I was raised in Chicago, as soon as I caught the cowgirl spirit, I could not get enough,” she says. “I also believe in the capturing and recording of stories of the honorees that designates our museum as a place for scholars and authors to find great information about settling the American West and how the West maintains its heritage.”
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is the world’s only museum dedicated to honoring the women of the American West.
More than 200 women have been inducted into the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame since 1975, including artists and writers, champions and competitive performers, entertainers, ranchers, trailblazers and pioneers.
Those honored include writer Willa Cather; singer Patsy Cline; actress Dale Evans; rancher Mary Ann “Molly” Goodnight; rancher, businesswoman and art patron Anne W. Marion; champion calf roper, businesswoman and sports commentator Pam Minick; Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor; painter Georgia O’Keeffe; Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show markswoman Annie Oakley; Indian captive Cynthia Ann Parker; and rancher, art collector, civic leader and visionary philanthropist Anne Burnett Tandy.
The benefit of the museum to its host city is evident.
“We attract visitors from all over the world who want to experience the romance of the life of a cowgirl,” Raynor said. “I mentioned the aspect for scholars. What we really love are our education programs, because we reach so many kids and adults. All of the programs for kids have curriculum for the teachers to use to reinforce the message.”
Planning for succession is important in growing cities where needs often outstrip the supply of available and traditional hands.
by Paul K. Harral
In 1972, when the late Fort Worth attorney Tom Law Sr. was president of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, city leaders were discussing the possibility of establishing a leadership program similar to one in Atlanta.
Leadership Atlanta grew out of a June 3, 1962, plane crash at Orly Airport in Paris — “what has been called the most cataclysmic event to hit Atlanta since the Civil War,” the Atlanta Journal-Constitution said in a June 2, 2002, article — that killed 106 people from Atlanta on a European tour sponsored by the Atlanta Art Association. The newspaper said the crash “wiped out
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a significant swath of Atlanta’s business and cultural leadership.”
While Law and others contemplated the issue of succession planning, Fort Worth Junior League member Tiny Batts was attending a League meeting in Atlanta and learning of the program.
“A few days later, I had a visit from representatives of the Junior League who had the same idea, and almost immediately thereafter, a similar visit from a representative of TCU, sent by Chancellor Jim Moudy,” Law recalled in 2002. “It was readily apparent that the concept was an idea whose time had come.”
Burl Hulsey of Texas Electric Service Co. — the predecessor to TXU — hired Batts and donated half of her time to get the program up and running, Law said. Thus was born Leadership Fort Worth, which this year celebrates its founding at a May 9 event at the Renaissance Worthington Hotel: Leadership Worth Celebrating: 40 Years of Making History.
salary and provided another staff member. Dr. Harriet B. Harral became executive director in 1995. Law was head of the advisory committee until 1989 and was succeeded by colleague Rice M. Tilley Jr., who served until the chairmanship began to rotate in 1998 after the organization became a 501(c)3.
“It is clear without question that this Fort Worth project has paid off beautifully,” Tilley said. “All you have to do is review all of the current leaders of the community, civic and business environment of Fort Worth today and stun yourself with how very many of these outstanding individuals are graduates of Leadership Fort Worth.”
He believes the Fort Worth program and the Atlanta program are probably the two most outstanding leadership programs in the United States. He credits Harral for that, saying, “day after day, year after year, decade after decade, she has provided her own personal commitment, devotion to our community and leadership of Leadership Fort Worth.”
Former Mayor Kenneth Barr was in the first Leadership Class.
“When I look back at a list of the members of our class and the key roles they’ve played in our city over the last 40 years, it’s impressive,” Barr said. “You won’t find many important things happening in Fort Worth where there isn’t a graduate of LFW involved in making it happen.”
It provides phenomenal training for community leaders, he says.
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“The program starts with bright people who are interested in making their city a better place to live and ends with enlightened leaders who have an understanding of how to help make good things happen,” Barr said.
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Initial partners in the program were the Junior League, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce and TCU. The University of Texas at Arlington and Texas Wesleyan joined soon thereafter.
Batts was director of the program until 1994 — at that time it was headquartered at JPS Health Network, which underwrote her
Leadership Fort Worth also operates LeaderKids, a program directed at under-performing but high potential students in middle school, started by a project work group in the class of 1995, and Leading Edge, a program for emerging leaders to develop capacity, connections and community. Leadership Fort Worth also directs Mayor Betsy Price’s Steer Fort Worth program under contract to the city.
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The study also states that a significant number of respondents indicated they wanted to be taken off circulation lists of the freebies saying they receive too many UNSOLICITED catalogs, brochures, magazines and newspapers in the mail.
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Putting patients in the ring to combat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
by Trilby Argubright
She wanted and needed to exercise. Most local gyms turned her away. in 2011, this determined woman found a home at the University of hard Knocks, the gym owned by two-time world champion boxer Paulie ayala. he was going to help her fight Parkinson’s disease one workout at a time. Punching out Parkinson’s started with only three participants. in partnership with the north texas chapter of the american Parkinson’s disease association, this program now serves more than 20 individuals with Parkinson’s disease.
according to the national i nstitute of health, exercise routines are often recommended for men and women with Parkinson’s disease to help maintain stability and coordinated movements that are essential for daily functioning.
the majority of this program focuses on balance, hand-eye coordination and confidence through various agility drills and non-contact boxing training. Many participants, whom ayala refers to as fighters, have also been able to reduce the amount of medication they take.
one 50-year-old man reported taking 12 different medications a day before training at ayala’s gym. after participating in the program, he reduced his number of medications to just four a day. according to ayala, this is a common occurrence for his fighters.
“i’m not trying to get exposure or publicity,” ayala said. “this is something i’m doing for the people involved. i’m just trying to do my part.”
a lthough fighters report various physical improvements after participating in Punching out Parkinson’s, the program is missing a professional who can scientifically document their results. ideally, a physical trainer or neurologist will join the program soon.
while the success stories at his gym are huge, ayala is simply happy that he can be of service to these individuals. “it’s an honor,” ayala said. “to see the benefits it does for fighting this disease, i feel privileged to be a part of it.”
An unabashedly humorous look at life / by Heywood
Mickey Mouse and friends might not have made the cut by today’s standards.
IDROppED BY TO SEE MY DAUGHTER CALLY THE OTHER DAY AND TO CHECk IN ON MY 2-YEAROLD GRANDDAUGHTER, Riley. Like most kids her age, she’s started watching Disney Junior on cable because, frankly, she’s gotten too old for CNN. All of the cartoon characters are basically the same as when we were kids. Mickey’s voice might be a little higher. And, of course, these characters have been around for more than 80 years, long before there was a parents Television Council. But as I was watching, I got to thinking how tough it would be for the Disney producers to get the Council’s approval if they pitched the idea of those characters today.
I can almost see the nervous spokesman for Disney presenting the scenario.
“Okay. Try to follow me on this. The main character is going to be a mouse, with a voice that sounds like he’s getting something squeezed too hard. His only attire will be red hiking shorts, oversized Cole-Haans and four-fingered white gloves. We’re going to keep him shirtless, because we’ve taken note of the popularity of the show Cops. He’ll have a love interest that is basically his mirror image, except for longer eyelashes and a lower voice. One of his best friends will be a dog. He’ll walk upright and wear turtlenecks, Doc Martens and a hat. The mouse will also own a dog. He’ll walk on all fours and wear a collar. Of course the mouse’s friend will be able to talk. The other dog will just bark. We don’t think viewers will ever notice the paradox. Oh, and let’s not forget the ducks. We envision three cute young brothers with names that rhyme. Also, no mention will ever be made of their real parents. Instead, they’ll just live with an uncle who has anger issues, a speech impediment and never wears pants. The uncle will also be one of the mouse’s best friends and have a girlfriend with perfect diction. By the way, none of the characters will be married or have steady employment. So what do you think?”
Well, in today’s political climate, I don’t think Mickey, Goofy and Donald would have ever gotten off the ground. A lot of the reason has to do with the Children’s Television Act, which was enacted by Congress in 1990. It was passed in order to increase the amount of educational and informational programming for children. Broadcasters must specifically design shows to meet that need.
Years ago, the emphasis was on entertain-
ment. And making money. Now the emphasis is more on educational and political correctness. And one other thing. Making money. If you think Sesame Street isn’t raking it in, I suggest you drop by any Target or Toys “R” Us. Some of those characters could have their own wing. That show also makes millions worldwide with licensing and franchise fees. Yeah, Oscar might live in a garbage can, but he’s got a Maserati parked out back.
Now there’s no question that television can be a valuable tool for education. Some of the information is very enlightening. But some of it is trivial. For instance, one host thought it was amazing that Eskimos have 50 different words for snow. Big deal. Some people have a thousand different words for their ex-spouse.
If television really wants to succeed, it needs to tackle the tough questions like why flies always rub their little hands together, or why Lysol only kills 99.9 percent of the germs. I mean, are they letting a few selected germs go free so they can warn the colony? Okay, okay, I’m sorry about that rant. Those are just things I’ve always wanted to know since I was a child. Maybe I expect too much from children’s programming.
On the other hand, maybe just entertaining kids ain’t such a bad idea. It sure didn’t hurt Disney any. And I doubt that anyone’s obituary will ever read, “He owed his entire success to what he learned on the final season of Teletubbies.”
A whimsical approach to motherhood / by Shauna Glenn
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NoW. And I will tell you it’s been the best experience of my writing career. All those years ago, I had this zany idea I knew was a long shot. But I went for it anyway. I called up Hal Brown (he had no idea who I was) out of the blue and told him I wanted to write for his magazine. He studied me long and hard and read some things I’d written and promised to give it some thought. After just 24 hours, he sent me an email. It said five words: you’ve got yourself a job.
And so my (not so) How-To parenting column was born.
When I started out, I had loads of topics to cover. There was the time my then 10-year-old daughter wanted to discuss sex in the middle of a crowded Barnes and Noble. I’ve recalled tales of dentist appointments gone terribly wrong and about the time I spent hours running errands with only makeup on half my face.
I told about how my kids gave me head lice and confessed that I sometimes eat out of my trash can. My kids STILL throw away perfectly decent food, by the way.
I’m notorious for revealing too much of what goes on at the gynecologist’s office, and my well woman checkups have been featured in more than a few of my stories. Who doesn’t enjoy a good Pap smear anecdote, am I right?
It’s just that sometimes life can be taken too seriously, in my opinion, so making fun of its failures, foibles and follies
Shauna Glenn of Fort Worth, mother of four, can be contacted at shaunarglenn@gmail. com. Her second novel, relative Insanity, is available in bookstores now.
makes it seem less…what’s the word…serious.
There’s always room for humor.
For the most part, my kids have grown up having a mother who shares more of them than had she chosen some other career. But for me, writing exaggerated stories about navigating the treacherous waters of motherhood has taught me how to be a better mom. It may sound strange, but it’s true. And my kids don’t mind it so much.
Being able to share my life and my family’s life with you has been a real honor and something I won’t soon forget. I’m not leaving Fort Worth. And I’m not taking some new job making more money. I haven’t had a real job in 10 years. I just feel like I’ve run out of things to say, and my mom always said, “Don’t stay longer than necessary; you’ll wear out your welcome.” It’s time I go home. There are piles of laundry to do, dinners to prepare and dishes to clean. Those things don’t just do themselves, you know.
Fort Worth, Texas magazine has been a delightful host, the absolute best. It will be sad to flip through the magazine and not see next month’s article. I’ve been doing it so long it’s become a part of me.
In a way I feel it improper to say goodbye. I’m still here, just not here. But if you eat at Mi Cocina or shop at Target or buy your shoes at Stanley Eisenman Fine Shoes or attend TCU football games, we’ll probably run into each other.
Thank you, Hal, and the entire Fort Worth area for all your love and support over the years. I am truly grateful.
See you around town!
Straightforward advice on anything and everything / by Molly Forthright
A friend of mine accidentally called me on her cell phone the other day while she was out shopping with another of our friends. I was able to make out part of the conversation. They were talking negatively about me and the way I am raising my child. Should I confront them?
A: Friends? They don’t sound like friends to me. I would ABSOLUTELY confront them. Consider it a blessing that you were able to get a peek into who they really are.
Many pocket dials can go REALLY wrong and lead to couples discovering their spouses are cheating, children overhearing an unsuitable conversation between parents or in your unfortunate incident, learning of friends’ disloyalty.
My experiences with pocket/purse/butt dials are usually just garbled laughter or murmurs of conversation. The best was the time I got one from an associate discussing his animosity toward me with another co-worker. Don’t think I didn’t confront him. His defense was, “It always seems I call the absolute worst person possible just at the wrong time.” I replied,
“Ummm, here’s a solution: Stop trash talking people all the time, and that won’t be an issue.”
Unintentional calls from criminals have made for some entertaining news lately.
Last year a couple of car thieves in Washington made a series of calls to 911. During the initial pocket dial, the 911 operator heard the men speaking about the game plan in a call that lasted 44 minutes. Officials could not locate the stolen vehicle in that instance, but luckily the thieves
made another pocket dial four days later. Police were again unable to locate the suspects. Later that night, after receiving another accidental call from the thieves while they were stealing rims off a woman’s car, police again missed the suspects. When the fourth call came two nights later from the same number, officers were ready and were able to make arrests.
Another brilliant criminal made a pocket dial to 911 just a few months ago. A Florida tow truck driver was arrested after dispatchers listened in on a conversation about the sale of drugs. Authorities were able to trace the location of the call and found a crack pipe in the truck. Woops.
My tip for those who like to talk badly about their friends, cheat on their spouse or participate in criminal behavior, take a few seconds to switch the settings on your phone to lock screen.
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Locals finding fascinating ways to spend their time outside of the office
Lauren Quiroz’s day job and after-work pastime are about as different as hip-hop and country music, literally. The cowboy boot-wearing marketing coordinator for Justin Brands moonlights as a member of Airheadz hip-hop team, dancing in professional competitions on stage. We chatted with Lauren to learn more about her out-ofoffice gig.
by Celestina Blok
You’re from Chicago originally. How did you end up in Fort Worth? I was recruited to attend Texas Christian University as a member of their equestrian team. I loved Fort Worth so much I just stuck around after I graduated.
Tell us about your day job. I’m the marketing communications coordinator for Justin Brands and help develop their online presence. I never thought I would be working for a Western boot company, but the equestrian background did lend itself well to adjusting very quickly and easily to the market here. I’ve completely adapted. I love going to rodeos; I now love country music; and I love everything about the Western industry.
What motivated you to start hip-hop dancing? After I graduated, I didn’t get to ride as much because the horses I have are retired from competition. I needed to find something else to fill my time. So I started going to a local 24 Hour Fitness and saw there was a hip-hop cardio class. I’ve always loved dancing. I started going and hung in the back row at first, but slowly moved my way closer to the front. I got to know people and started to make friends.
How did you become a member of the Airheadz hip-hop dance team? The instructor told us he was going to teach a dance workshop in Dallas. I thought, I am going to do something brave. So, by myself, I went to his class. I loved it. He said, “You picked up on that really well. I’m putting together a team for the World of Dance competition in two months. Would you like to join my dance crew?” I made a kneejerk decision and told him I would love to. I really had no idea what I was getting myself into.
What was your first competition like? I was a little bit shocked at the whole situation. I honestly don’t remember much of anything when I was on stage. But ever since then, I have settled in. We have done five or six competitions now, mostly in Dallas. We’re talking about taking a trip to Atlanta for a competition soon.
What did your friends and family think of your new hobby? They were a little surprised at first. Everyone knew I loved dancing, but they did not expect me to take up hip-hop and performing with a dance crew. It’s a completely new world to most of them, but they now come to shows and can’t wait to see the videos of our performances. How often do you practice your hip-hop dancing? I’m still at the gym five days a week. It’s good cardio, and it’s a good workout. We’ll practice routines sometimes after cardio class.
Do you still like to go out and dance at clubs? I love going out dancing. But when I’m with my friends, I’m just the same as everyone else. I’m not jumping out in the middle of the dance floor saying, “Watch this!” There’s no circle forming around me at the bar at night.
Any plans to pursue a dance career down the road? It’s something that I’ve truly come to enjoy. But I don’t quite foresee myself taking dance on as a professional thing. I love my day job.
How has being a part of a hip-hop dance team changed your life? Spending so much time training for something isn’t new to me, so life hasn’t changed in that manner. However, in dancing, I have made so many new friends and even found a whole new level of confidence.
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behind the velvet ropes of our social scene
The 16th annual Cookin’ for Kids, a benefit for Kids Who Care featuring Fort Worth’s original Celebrity Chef Cook-Off, was held March 3 at Cendera Center. Twelve professional chefs paired with local celebrities and competed in this year’s cook-off. Photos by James Verheyen
Kappa Gamma and Phi Beta Pi alumnae presented the preview party for Design Inspirations on Feb. 26 at Ridglea Country Club. Guests got a sneak peek at all of the fabulous tables decorated by local designers and businesses. The event benefits Communities in Schools and Gill Children’s Services. Photos by James Verheyen
(1) Jennifer Fackel, Leigh Pauling, Paige Pate (2) Tappan & Caroline Bailey (3) Sally Parter, Anne Paup
The 2013 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction of Fort Worth kickoff party was hosted by the 2012 chairs, Lu Jo and Mac Churchill with Lead Chef Molly Mc Cook and Richard King of Ellerbe Fine Foods, on Jan. 17. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the event.
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(1)Molly McCook, Richard King (2) Mac & Lu Jo Churchill, Corliss & Louis Baldwin(3) Denae, Brian & Ada McCoy
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Meals on Wheels, Inc. held its annual Cowboys and Cajuns party at River Ranch on Feb. 22. Guests enjoyed live entertainment by The Kyle Bennett Band, live and silent auctions, Cajun style dinner and dessert. Photos by Tamara Roberts Event Photography
Children of all ages were entertained by face painting, famous characters, balloon games and a wonderful breakfast buffet. All proceeds benefit Tarrant Area Food Banks Backpacks for Kids program. Photos by James Verheyen
This special evening honored FWSO “legends” – past and present leaders and visionaries who over the last 100 years have helped transform a small ensemble of musicians into a world-class orchestra widely recognized today for its artistic excellence.
Photos by Brooke Bryant
Nearly 1,400 guests packed the Fort Worth Convention Center for the sold out 2013 Party in Fort Worth benefiting the Fort Worth Promotion and Development Fund. Guests enjoyed a gourmet buffet dinner, games, auctions, raffles, live music and dancing. Photos by James Verheyen
Afternoon Tea & Style Show
April 23, 2013
Ridglea Country Club
4:00 to 6:00 pm
Honorary Chair Nancy Bryant
Enjoy afternoon tea, silent auction and raffle, followed by a runway style show featuring celebrity models Style Show Presented by: Ann Taylor, White House Black Market, Doncaster, Maverick Fine Western Wear, Scentimentals, Pappagallo and J Saunders Boutique Reserved, Suite Seating $1500.00 (8 premium seats) Individual Tickets $40.00
Anne Paup United Methodist Womens President Anita McCrary and Jenny Purcell – Event Chairs Please join us for the Annual United Methodist Women’s fundraiser benefitting our missions for women and children. For more information or to buy tickets, contact Anita McCrary (817) 596-0126 or Jenny Purcell (817) 291-1935
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Fort Worth, texas magazine sent more than 4,500 local physicians a survey, asking them to voluntarily rate their peers and name the best doctors in Tarrant County. Medical professionals willing to participate went online to cast their votes.
While Fort Worth, Texas magazine provided the fields of specialty, the physicians identified the professionals they regard as being leaders in those fields.
The final results were submitted to a select panel of physicians for review.
Allergists and Immunologists treat disorders that attack the immune system and people who suffer adverse reactions to food, drugs, chemicals, immune deficiency diseases and even insect stings.
Susan Bailey
Andrew Beaty
John Fling
James Haden
Bob Lanier
Robert Rogers
Rajendra Tanna
Anesthesiologists are responsible for monitoring and stabilizing vital signs while administering the drugs that will render a patient unconscious during an operation.
Kathleen Bajaj
Leah Bhatki
Amit Darnule
James Harper
Katherine Hege
Sam Kleinman
Jim Piland
Cardio Thoracic Surgeons provide operative and perioperative care to patients with conditions within the chest and heart including coronary arteries, valves, lungs, esophagus and diaphragm.
James Anderson
Stephen Hudgens
Reza Khalafi
Jeffrey C. Lin
Carlos Macias
Albert Yurvati
Richard Vigness
Cardiologists diagnose and treat heart problems, such as angina, high blood pressure and valve abnormalities, but
they do not perform surgery.
Nasim Akhtar
Dale Anderson
Scott E. Ewing
Sreenivas Gudimetla
Tim Hadden
Randall Hall
George Khammar
Amir Malik
Wade McBride
Giri Mundluru
Joseph Ortenberg
Syed Shah
David Slife
Balaji Veerappan
A Colon and Rectal Surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the small intestine, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means also dealing with other organs and tissues involved with primary intestinal disease.
Jason Allen
Michael W. Bryan
Lori Gordon
Glen Hooker
Augustine Lee
Paul Senter
Britton West
Cosmetic Surgeons are Plastic Surgeons who specialize in the cosmetic enhancement of areas of the body improving overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures using aesthetic surgical principles.
Robert G. Anderson
Richard Ethridge
Jonathan Heistein
Kelly Kunkel
Danielle LeBlanc
Mark Mason
Anthony Nakamura
Vishnu Rumalla
Larry Reaves
Louis Strock
Dermatologists treat problems of the skin, hair, nails and mucous membranes, such as warts, dandruff and skin cancer.
Sina Aboutalebi
Angela Bowers-Plott
Thomas Busick
William Cothern
Fred Ghali
Patrick Keehan
Diego Marra
D. Scott Miller
Betty Rajan
Allison Readinger
Robin Roberts
Victoria Serralta
Danny Thomas Emergency Care
Emergency room doctors provide care to patients seeking immediate attention for ailments ranging from common colds to gunshot wounds.
Kimberly Aaron
Jeff Beeson
Gerald Chase
Richard Dixon
Terry McCarthy
Darren Nelson
Allen Roberts
Angela L. Straface
Elliott Trotter
Endocrinologists treat glandular and hormonal problems, such as diabetes and thyroid disorders.
Chris Bajaj
Stella Hecker
Howard Heller
Darren Lackan
Ken Mair
Sarah Nelson
Imran Patel
Anjanette Tan
David Wilson
Gastroenterology
Gastroenterologists treat problems of the digestive system, from heartburn to
Dr. Ravi Gada, head of DFW Fertility Associates’ Southlake office, is a member of a 4 physician team of fellowship trained reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialists. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Gada entered Texas Tech University School of Medicine in 2001 and completed a dual M.D. and M.B.A of Health Management in 2005. During medical school, Dr. Gada served as his class president for three years. He then moved to Minnesota where he
completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the world-famous Mayo Clinic. While there, he was voted best resident researcher, best resident laparoscopic surgeon, and selected as the administrative chief resident. In 2009, Dr. Gada continued his training for an additional three years at Mayo Clinic and completed his fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. During his fellowship, he also completed his second Master’s degree in Biomedical Sciences with a focus in Reproductive Endocrinology.
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hiatal hernias, ulcers and liver disease.
Shahid Aziz
Balu Chandra
Adil Choudhary
Virat Dave
Thomas Dewar
Josh George
Stevan Gonzalez
Kumar Gutta
Chase Herdman
Gordon D. Luk
Jeffrey Mills
Sue Moster
Mark Murray
Natalie Murray
James Nackley
Joe Shelton
Monte Troutman
Kenneth Yang
A General Surgeon has expertise in the diagnosis and care of patients with diseases and disorders affecting abdomen, digestive tract, endocrine system, breast, skin and blood vessels. They are also trained in the care of pediatric and cancer patients and in patients who are injured or critically ill.
John Birbari
Scott Bloemendal
Mary Brian
Michael Brooks
Antonio Castaneda
Anita Chow
Mark Collins
John L. Crawford
Joe Guinn
Joseph Heyne
Michael Korenman
Doug Lorimer
Nabeel Shabout
Suhail Sharif
Mohammad Siadati
General or family practitioners are primary care doctors who treat both children and adults and refer their patients to specialists when necessary.
Anjani Amin
Basil Bernstein
Steven Brock
Hamid Burney
Ed Duppstadt
Norma EscamillaBrinker
Maria Fawcett
Alfred Hulse
Michael Jutras
Shaun Kretzschmar
John Martin
Cody Mihills
Roland Siegler
Karen Smith
Matthew Stine
Joyce Stroud
Geriatricians specialize in problems of aging, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and incontinence.
Jennifer Arnouville
Kendra Belfi
Janice Knebl
Amy Moss
Gynecological oncologists treat female patients with cancer of the reproductive organs.
Noelle Cloven
Kenneth Hancock
Mark Messing
DeEtte Vasques
A gynecologist specializes in the female reproductive system; an obstetrician treats patients during pregnancy, labor and delivery.
Laura Bradford
Barbara Chen
Adrianne Deem
Donna Duran
Cynthia English
Julia Flowers
Lisa Gardner
Patty Hardt
Beatrice Kutzler
Nathan Livers
Heather Neville
Richard Ondrizek
Tracy Papa
Cynthia Robbins
Larry Tatum
Elisabeth Wagner
Ruth Wiley
Hematologists specialize in blood disorders, such as anemia and hemophilia, as well as cancer.
Kathleen Crowley
Asad Dean
Lance Mandell
Mary Ann Skiba
James “Mel” Turner
Infectious disease specialists treat viral and bacterial diseases, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis and Lyme disease, and are the primary care providers for people with HIV and AIDS.
Barbara Atkinson
Dan Barbaro
Nikhil Bhayani
Catherine Colquitt
Cheryl McDonald
Donald Murphey
Scott Rojas
Suzanne Whitworth
Bryan Youree
Internists diagnose and treat disorders involving internal organs and often function as family doctors, referring patients to specialists.
Pavani Bellary
Hamid Burney
Charles Carlton
Alan Davenport
Craig Dearden
Kevin Eldridge
Roger Eppstein
Donald Frusher
Teresa Godbey
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Robert Keller
Jason Ledbetter
Quang Le
Niraj Mehta
Richard Penny
Gregory Phillips
Morvarid Rezaie
Kent Smitherman
Hujefa Vora
Neonatologists practice a subspecialty of pediatrics concentrating on the diseases and care of newborns in the early postnatal period.
Jonathan Nedrelow
Robert Ursprung
Terri Weinman
These specialists treat kidney disorders ranging from urinary tract infections to kidney failure.
Carlos Shahrokh
Bahrami
Malathi Chamarthi
Ira Epstein
Bernard Fischbach
Abdul Hafeez
Phuc Nguyen
Balamurugan
Sankarapandian
Neurologists treat diseases of the nervous system, ranging from headaches and back pain to epilepsy and the problems associated with strokes.
Susan Blue
Yamini Chennu
Lincoln Chin
Charlece Hughes
Thomas Leavens
Jiangping Liu
Vinit Mehrotra
Henry Raroque
Neurological Surgeons provide surgical and nonsurgical care for patients with disorders of the nervous
system, brain, skull, spinal cord and nerves.
Brent Alford
George Cravens
David Donahue
Tom Ellis
Anthony Lee
David Rothbart
Ab Siadati
Greg Ward
Oncologists study cancerous tumors and seek to understand their development, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.
David Barrera
Asad Dean
Prasanthi Ganesa
Shadan Mansoor
Mary Milam
Latha Neerukonda
John Nugent
Sanjay Oommen
Ray Page
Vinaya Potluri
Bibas Reddy
Mark Redrow
Stephen Richey
Michael Ross
Robert Ruxer
Henry Q. Xiong
Robyn Young
Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose and treat eye problems.
Mark Alford
Ann Ranelle
Bill Ranelle
Brian Ranelle
Ronald Barke
Chian-Huey Hong
Jerry Hu
Kassim Khan
Alan Norman
Eric Packwood
Harry Rosenthal
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons care for patients
with problem wisdom teeth, facial pain, and misaligned jaws. They treat accident victims suffering facial injuries, place dental implants, care for patients with oral cancer, tumors and cysts of the jaws, and perform facial cosmetic surgery.
Robert Peak
Michael Warner
Orthopedic Surgeons specialize in patients with musculoskeletal disorders from trauma, infections, tumors, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow.
Bruce Bollinger
Michael Boothby
James Bothwell
Anthony Brentlinger
Steve Brotherton
Jim Burnett
Jeffrey Carter
Cory Collinge
John Drkulec
Michael Duffy
Shawn Henry
Jeff McGowen
Keith Meister
Phil Mycoskie
Danny Nicholls
Steven Ogden
Paul Phillips III
James Pollifrone
Jay Pond
Frank Rodriguez
Robert Schmidt
Donald Stewart
Keith Watson
Steve Weeden
Eric Wieser
Mark Woolf
These doctors treat ear, nose and throat problems, including head and neck cancers.
Yadro Ducic
John Fewins
Roy Lowry
Congratulations to our 2013 Top Docs! UNT Health physicians are faculty of the nationally ranked Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and are creating a healthier community in clinics and hospitals across Tarrant County.
Allergy/Immunology
John Fling, MD
Cardiac/Thoracic Surgery
Albert Yurvati, DO
Gastroenterology
Monte Troutman, DO
Geriatrics
Janice Knebl, DO, MBA
Amy Moss, DO
Hematology
Kathleen Crowley, MD
Infectious Disease
Barbara Atkinson, MD
Palliative Care
Alvin Mathe, DO
Pediatrics
Toyya Goodrich, DO
Nusrath Habiba, MD
Sarah Matches, DO
John Podgore, DO, MPH
Podiatry
Brian Carpenter, DPM
Alan Garrett, DPM
Travis Motley, DPM
Psychiatry & Behavioral Health
Helene Alphonso, DO
Gary Etter, MD
Elma Granado, MD
Cheryl Hurd, MD
Carol Nati, MD, MS
Alan Podawiltz, DO, MS
Scott Winter, MD
Beverly Wu, MD
Sports Medicine
Daniel Clearfield, DO
Alan Stockard, DO
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Michelle Marcincuk
Jesse Smith
Stuart Thomas
Jeremy Watkins
Palliative care specialists provide various forms of medical care or treatment to concentrate on reducing the severity of disease symptoms or slowing a disease’s progress, rather than providing a cure.
David Capper
Martha Danhof
Alvin Mathe
Robert Menzies
Terri Weinman
Pediatricians specialize in the development of children and treatment of childhood diseases.
Diane Arnaout
Sherri Burke
Ramiro Cavazos
Julie Crawford
John Dalton
Michael Deitchman
Layla Edwards
Toyya Goodrich
Walter Halpenny
Nusrath Habiba
Mark Jones
Sarah Matches
Frank McGehee
Brad Mercer
Julee Morrow
Caron Murchison
John Podgore
Ray Rhodes
Audrey Rogers
Tom Rogers Jr.
Jenica Rose-Stine
Jason Terk
Ben Worsley
Kevin Wylie
Pediatric Surgeons are general surgeons who specialize in the diagnosis and care of premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents
with conditions such as abnormalities in fetal stages, repair of birth defects, treatment of cancer and injuries.
Thomas Black
Chad Hamner
Jose Iglesias
James P. Miller
Plastic Surgeons deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Plastic Surgeons use cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures using aesthetic surgical principles.
Robert G. Anderson
Michael A. Bogdan
Steven Camp
Yadro Ducic
Richard Ethridge
Jonathan Heistein
Kelly Kunkel
Danielle LeBlanc
Sacha Obaid
Larry Reeves
Vishnu Rumalla
Matthew H. Steele
Podiatrists specialize in treatment of foot problems.
Brian Carpenter
Alan Ettinger
Alan Garrett
Gregory A. Jaryga
Steven Lund
Travis Motley
Alan Robbins
Psychiatrists treat patients with mental disorders ranging from chronic depression and stress-related illnesses to schizophrenia and manic depression, using both verbal and drug therapies.
Helene Alphonso
Debra Atkisson
Gary Etter
Elma Granado
Sarah Hardy
Jennifer Heath
Ken Hopper
Cheryl Hurd
Ashley Johnson
Carol Nati
Alan Podawiltz
Erica Swicegood
Anthony Scott Winter
Beverly Wu
Pulmonologists treat diseases of the lungs and bronchial tubes, such as emphysema, bronchitis, pneumonia and lung cancer.
Adesubomi Agoro
John Burk
Kevin Connelly
Steve Davis
Oyeyemi Fabuyi
Gary Jones
David Ostransky
John Pender
James Siminski
Harpreet Suri
Radiologists read X-rays, CAT scans and MRIs to diagnose problems and treat patients who have various diseases.
Stuart Aronson
Joseph Chan
David Johnston
Tom Livingston
Dan Oshman
Lincoln Patel
Nadia Shah
Padma Srinivasan
national committee for Quality Assurance excellence in care Management
NCQA recognition honors The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders for offering evidence-based, patient-centered processes to deliver the right care at the right time for better outcomes and healthier and more satisfied patients.
American Society of clinical oncology Quality oncology Practice initiative
QOPI certification confirms The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders ranks at the forefront of national care and quality standards. The designation is awarded through a rigorous quality measurement program sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the world’s leading professional organization representing physicians providing cancer treatment.
Sarah cannon Research institute
A partnership with The Sarah Cannon Research Institute distinguishes The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders as a leader in offering the most advanced conventional treatment or promising new drugs through dozens of nationally recognized trials.