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54 Qualifying Heat
Six of the city’s most talented chefs were selected by our readers to compete in two qualifying rounds for the chance to appear at the final kitchen stadium. by Courtney Dabney
60A+ Educators
These 10 teachers bring skill and knowledge to the classroom, but they made the list because they go beyond academics to make a difference in the lives of their students and their students’ families. by Paul
K. Harral
67College and Private School Guide
Your guide to the area’s private schools, colleges and graduate programs
92Unquenchable Thirst
Tarrant County is currently experiencing moderate to severe drought. While the county should see improved conditions by September, longterm projections are more troubling. by Jessica Llanes
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As wild about formal feting as they are four-wheeling, the Erinakes clan — Mike, head of MAAD Hunter Venture Capital Group, wife Angie and their three kids — is a fun-
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Relentless in her quest to help children with autism, Susan Wood doesn’t shy away from challenges. Although to hear her tell it, Wood is anything but braggadocious about her ability to marshal the troops as founder and director of the Hope Center for Autism. “I always wanted to be a meek, quiet, in-theshadows person, and I used to pray to God to take my boldness away,” said Wood, who co-founded Hope with husband Glenn. “But I realized there was no way that I could serve families and help change their lives if I wasn’t the bold person that I had been created to be.”
The Woods formed Hope after meeting with families who wanted an applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy that provided something different and more family oriented. Hope — “a one-on-one ABA therapy center for children living with autism spectrum disorder,” Wood explained — meets both those mandates in spades.
Wood has made it her mission to prove that children with autism are fully capable of learning. They simply learn differently, she says, and need someone who believes in them, as she undoubtedly does.
“The look in a child’s eyes when they realize they are learning and they are proud — it happens every day, and I get to see it. The reward could not be any greater,” Wood said. “I realize now that is why God gave me my voice — so that I can speak for the children who cannot.”
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13 Wired In Staying connected with the latest local happenings
19 fwliving Your definitive guide to living well 20 Getaways Belize or Bust by Kyle Whitecotton
22 Health Calling the Shots: Local parents and experts voice their opinions about pediatric vaccination. by Sonya Cisneros Curry
28 Image Fresh Face: Steps to a summerproof look by Jenni Hanley
30 Culture The latest book and music reviews as well as an in-depth look at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s exhibit, Mexico Inside Out and a production entitled Deep in the Heart of Texas by Kids Who Care Inc.
36 Cooking Dads in the Kitchen: These days, more dads are doing the sautéing, slicing and dicing. by Judie Byrd
42 Style In the Bag: When Fashion Meets Function by Callie Johnston
107 History Revisited Bob Schieffer: Accounts from those tied to the 48 hours surrounding JFK’s assassination by Jennifer Casseday-Blair
111 Goodwill Organizations that are changing lives for the better in our community
116 According to Heywood Beating the Heat: Every summer, I make myself a promise that I will not spend the next one in Texas.
118 A Dazed Life Socks in the City: The endless quest to reunite lone socks with their missing mates by Alison Rich
120 For What It’s Worth … Just Say No by Molly Forthright
122 Time Out Amber Bailey: Yarn Bomber by Jared Lax
125 Snapshots Behind the ropes and on the red carpet, the photos of the personalities and parties that have everyone talking
161 fwevents From the must-see live concert to the highly esteemed art exhibit, a month of events worth checking out
169 fwdish Culinary ventures in and around town
170 Now Open Italian Classic on Camp Bowie: Campisi’s by Courtney Dabney
172 Restaurant Review Redefined in Roanoke: The Classic Cafe by Courtney Dabney
174 Dish Listings
The most sought-after restaurant guide to navigate the area’s diverse dining options
184 fwflashback
The backstory behind the people and events that shaped our city
Making the Grade editor’sletter
Igrew up with parents who were educators. My dad taught and coached for a decade, and my mom has been teaching for more than 40 years. i can still hear the echoes of “You and I need to go to the store, not you and me need to go to the store” or “i did well on the exam, not i did good on the exam.” outside of the gentle correcting, there were a lot of perks. For one, we always had the summers together for road trippin’. it takes a special person to be a teacher. he or she must possess patience and be flexible to the students’ different learning styles, while ensuring that each child is engaged and challenged. there are many teachers out there that go beyond what is required of them and beyond the curriculum and standardized tests. we wanted to find them and pay tribute to them in this issue, so we asked our readers to tell us about their favorite educators. turn to page 60, A+ Educators, to see our top teachers for 2013 and discover what motivates them.
Because my parents so greatly valued a good education, going to college was always the only option for my brother and me after graduating from high school. Luckily, they were there to help with the process of visiting different college campuses, applying to schools, asking for loans and taking the required tests for admission. it’s a tricky process, so in addition to the school charts we print bi-annually (page 67), we assigned writer courtney dabney to provide an online guide on how and when you should start preparing for college. Visit fwtx.com to see her suggestions for setting out on the road to higher education. dabney suggests preparing early so you don’t wake up in a panic in the middle of your child’s senior year. however, way before your kiddos begin determining which university they will attend, they must get their basics in elementary school. in addition to picking out a cool lunchbox and pencil pouch, other preparations are made to walk through school doors for the first time. one of which is getting your child vaccinated. we know it’s a touchy topic and not all parents agree that children should be required to get vaccines.
associate editor sonya cisneros curry spoke with parents on both sides of the fence for this month’s health feature (see Calling the Shots on page 22). w hile texas state law requires students in texas schools to be immunized against certain vaccine-preventable diseases, the state does allow exemptions from immunizations for reasons of conscience as of sept. 1, 2003, resulting from the passage of house Bill 2292, texas Legislature 78 (r).
w hatever your decision is for your child on this subject, ensure that you are educated on all the facts. a nd next time you are picking the kids up from school, remember to thank the person who is responsible for your child during the majority of the week and is hopefully instilling a lifelong thirst for knowledge.
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Bonus Recipe. This month, Judie Byrd makes way for Dads in the kitchen who enjoy cooking for their families. Visit fwtx.com to read her son Brian’s recipe for pan-grilled flank steak.
Behind the Scenes. Check out fwtx.com for exclusive video footage of community events including Top Chef and Battle of the Burger, plus a look at life on the other side of the lens at Fort Worth, Texas magazine.
College Prep. In this issue, we present charts of local schools, colleges and graduate programs. Visit fwtx.com for an online exclusive about how/when students should start planning for college.
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.
Key Players
On page 30, Jared talks to curator Andrea Karnes about The Modern’s new exhibit México: Inside Out. He also investigates the art of yarn bombing on page 122.
This month, Trilby Argubright reports on uCHilla.com.
Reminiscent of the early stages of Facebook, this new classifieds website was developed exclusively for college students by a recent grad. Learn how the site works on page 14.
Starting the school year off on the right foot is important. Editorial intern Kayla Mulliniks highlights Back to School Round Up, an event that serves approximately 10,000 students annually, in this month’s Wired In.
Travel writer Kyle Whitecotton strikes a balance between relaxation and adventure in Belize on page 20. Less than a three-hour flight from DFW, this month’s getaway offers heart-stopping action and breathtaking sights to occupy warm, sunny hours of a long-anticipated vacation.
The Texas heat is fierce and can wreak havoc on skin. Writer Jenni Hanley shares steps to a summerproof look on page 28.
From books to bunk beds, editorial intern Noah Anderson tackled a variety of assignments in this issue. He discovers how the Presbyterian Night Shelter is now providing a bed for every head in Wired In. Noah also covers the latest book and music reviews on page 32.
Writer Jessica Llanes provides an in-depth look at the bleak drought conditions facing North Texas in Unquenchable Thirst What are lawmakers doing to prevent a massive water shortage in coming years and how can you help? See page 92 for details.
In our cover story this month, Alison Rich takes readers on an exclusive tour of the Erinakes family’s 18,000-square-foot home in Johnson County. Rich fills us in on the secret of how the house magically manages to feel more comfy than complex. Step inside the home on page 44.
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Staying connected with the latest local happenings
Pop-Up Market Popularity
Ja Mie and JaSon Brown are full-tiMe working parentS w hen suddenly confronted with the possibility of transitioning to a one-income household, the couple began evaluating new business ventures that fit within their lifestyle. they needed something that didn’t require a lot of capital outlay and time. the success of the Brooklyn flea in new York provided inspiration, and from that, the pop-up Market was born. using her public relations expertise, Jamie sought to market the market, while Jason focused on logistics. neither have a background in art. “thankfully, we have the same taste,” said Jamie. they agreed that all items sold at the market must be handmade or vintage. in the early morning hours on aug. 10, some 35 vendors will set up carefully curated booths on Magnolia green in the near Southside. Jamie is especially enthusiastic about showcasing diverse artwork that is often hard to find. Margo Stamp is one such artist. we caught up with the arlington native who will paint the smile right off your face.
When did you consider a career as a professional artist? i’ve always been into art, but i thought i should go to college and become a secretary. i met my husband at 21. i struggled with college and jobs. at 27, my husband bought me my first set of oils and canvas. He told me to work it out. i did and thought, ‘this is awesome!’ it’s easy. i love it. it was just like doors flew open and birds were singing. it was a great moment. this might be me. i began painting for myself.
Tell me why you don’t paint smiles in your portraits. i really don’t like smiles. Smiles hide the truth to me. the smirk or a flat face tells a lot, like something’s going on in there. You can’t trust a smile.
Where do you find inspiration? i lived in Seattle for five years and used to go dumpster diving. i would take morning walks down the alleys and find the best stuff. Here, i tend to go to vintage shops for inspiration because of the colors and shapes. they just don’t make things like they used to. Vintage has nice edges. nice color.
What do you think of the pop-up market concept? i didn’t realize until my first full-blown weekend show how much blood, sweat and tears go into setting up a booth. i really like the market. fine art shows are very restricting. the market is what you make it. it’s your own little world. it’s fun. i get to be creative again. fine art and craft are two different worlds. i don’t like those categories. the market allows everybody to be who they are. Sonya Cisneros Curry
Blue Bonnet Baby by Margo Stamp
Back-to-School Basics
The 9th annual Tarrant County Back to School Roundup on Aug. 7 provides tools for academic success for every student, regardless of socioeconomic status. This non-profit organization estimates that 10,000 qualifying students in grades K-12 will receive free school supplies, haircuts, immunizations and dental and health screenings.
But it doesn’t stop there. Back to School Roundup emphasizes that educating children who live at or below the poverty level is an important factor in reducing poverty. Family support is key.
With music, games and giveaways for children, Back to School Roundup also provides parents with information on literacy, parenting, nutrition, financial literacy, safety and social services.
Julie Parks, board president of Back to School Roundup 2013, acknowledges the need for this type of community support. “All of the children attending this event come from low-income families. Our goal is to make them feel ‘a part of and not apart from.’ It’s like a confidence boost, making them equal with their peers; this way, every student can have the confidence to achieve academic success.”
Parents must pre-register their children by Aug. 2. Students who qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program and are enrolled in a Tarrant County public school are eligible to attend. For every $25 donated, one child is able to receive all the benefits of this event, which is funded by private donations and in-kind contributions.
“It’s a very rewarding experience,” said Parks. “Seeing the kids smile when they get their supplies or a new haircut, knowing that we can encourage them to start the school year out right.”
— Kayla Mulliniks
Los Vaqueros Celebrates 30 Years
Visit any of the three family-owned and -operated Los Vaqueros locations, Aug. 19–24, for a weeklong celebration hosted by the Cisneros family. Longtime customers will recognize special pricing Monday through Thursday when select menu items will
equal what they cost in the 80s.
Customer Appreciation Day is Friday, Aug. 23, and features complimentary appetizers, drink specials and live entertainment. An entirely new specialty cocktail menu, including tequila tastings, will be unveiled for the occasion.
Vicki Cisneros, president of Cisneros Restaurants, Inc. echoed the family’s sentiments saying, “We are so very grateful to each and every one of our loyal customers for so many years of support.”
Kiki and John Cisneros opened their first restaurant, Mi Casa, in a small Oakhurst home in 1979. Three years later, Los Vaqueros came along. In 1995, the Cisneros family restored the historic D. Hart Building at 2629 Main St., where La Gran Celebracíon will take place, Aug. 24. For more details, see losvaqueros.com.
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Classifieds for Colleges
The entrepreneurial bug bit TCU alumnae Kathleen Ward early. It took less than two years as a financial analyst in Silicon Valley for her to realize the dream of starting a business. In February, she launched uChilla.com and has not looked back.
This classifieds website specifically caters to college students––users must have an .edu email address in order to register as a buyer or seller on the website. The idea is reminiscent of the early stages of Facebook, when the social media giant was reserved exclusively for college students. Items available for purchase may range from furniture and textbooks to football tickets and artwork.
Ward was struck with the idea when she was graduating from TCU and needed furniture for her new apartment. “I thought it would be easier to buy it cheap from another college student,” she said. “I didn’t want to go to a random person’s house because I was always kind of scared.”
Almost anyone can buy or sell items on sites like craigslist.org. uChilla provides an added level of security. “The great thing is that everyone has a profile, so it’s not just a random person,” Ward said. “We know who the people are.” Still, as a precaution, she stresses that all transactions be made in a public location. Additionally, selling items online is an easy way to earn extra cash. uChilla removes the time and cost of shipping items, making it a more appealing alternative to similar websites, according to Ward. Currently, the site has 224 registered users. Ward expects that number to grow as she expands to UNT, UTA, TCC and UT Dallas this fall. Trilby Argubright
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Sleep on It
BEGINNING IN A PRIL 2013, T HE PRES -
By TERIAN N IGHT SHELTER
HAS BEEN WORKING dILIGENTLy TO SEE ITS OFF THE M AT CAMPAIGN COME TO FRUITION The campaign’s purpose is to provide a bed for each of the shelter’s nightly clients. According to Executive director Toby Owen, moving people from the floor and placing them in beds impacts the shelter’s ability to provide care with dignity. It humanizes the individuals and gives them the respect they deserve, he explained.
The Presbyterian Night Shelter has been providing safety and care for Fort Worth’s homeless community since 1984. during that time, the shelter has used a combination of both beds and mats. PNS has four separate sleeping programs, and the Off the Mat campaign targets the largest of these facilities — the singles shelter. This shelter is for single men and women only and can comfortably provide sleeping arrangements for around 400 people a night. The number of individuals staying in the shelter varies by season, usually becoming more crowded during the extreme cold of winter and the heat of mid-summer.
PNS is a unique shelter in that there are no restric-
tions on for whom they will provide care. They will not turn anyone away based on personal background or particular circumstances; there are no time restrictions for how long an individual can stay; and they do not charge for their services. As such, the shelter relies heavily on donations from individuals and organizations alike. The Off the Mat campaign was made possible by several large donations, and a local non-profit, the Fort Worth Foundation, donated the beds. The mattresses are organized as bunk beds that are being handcrafted locally. They are made of steel and are extremely sturdy – the shelter has been using these specific bunk beds for more than 15 years, and they show no signs of wear.
In order to finish the campaign, PNS needs community support. They are currently looking for new or slightly used sets of linens for twin-sized beds, as well as pillows and pillow cases. They currently hand out sheets based on first-come-first-served; however, there are not nearly enough to service everyone. The campaign should be finished by the end of summer and will hopefully provide a bed for every head.
Noah Anderson
Comings and Goings
Velvet Taco is expanding to Fort Worth, Chicago and Los Angeles this year. It will occupy the space currently home to The Gold Standard Bar in West 7th.
Sundance Square has almost completed the leasing of its retail space in the Commerce Building with the signing of Silver Leaf Cigar Bar.
Chef Tim Love cut ties with the Oui Lounge in Bluebonnet Circle and closed the Love Shack, which he opened a year ago. Glen Keely, who owns Poag Mahone’s Irish Pub near West 7th will lead management of the Oui.
Another bar bids adieu to Bluebonnet Circle. Tiff and Andi’s Place closed in July. Neighborhood regulars will miss the cheap drinks and friendly bartenders.
Longtime Fort Worth favorite The Italian Inn closed its doors, but the famous singing waiters are still singing. Find them at Edelweiss German Restaurant, where The Italian Inn is taking up temporary residency while management searches for a new location. A combined German and Italian menu was unveiled this summer.
The Gold Standard, a local dive bar in West 7th, is closing. Catch master mixologist Brad Hensarling at The Usual on Magnolia Avenue.
In August 2011, Merianne Roth joined the staff at the Fort Worth CVB as Vice President of Marketing Communications. We wish her well in her new role as Vice President Communications at RadioShack, an entirely new position for the electronics retailer.
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ome to more than 500 species of fish, the belize barrier reef is a popular scuba diving and snorkeling destination. it's also vital to the area's fishing industry. the reef offers endless dive sites, including the famous blue hole, and stretches 185 continuous miles. this month's getaway to belize appeals to those searching for a trip filled with action, wildlife and ancient mayan ruins. Whether you want to tube through a cave, ride horseback through lush green jungles or climb a massive temple, belize has it all. So grab your snorkel and fins and turn the page. 20 getaways
Belize or Bust
Adventure awaits less than three hours from DFW airport.
by Kyle Whitecotton
If you’re looking to kick back and relax in the kind of place where the adventure is watered down by the standard resort agendas and confined to the edges of a beach towel or maybe an oversized group charter, then perhaps you should look elsewhere. pack your bags with adventure in mind because we’re headed just south of the yucatan to belize, a place that redefines tropical vacation and renews your sense of what it means to get away from the daily routine. belize offers miles of pristine beachfront with limited crowds, making for an intimate sandy stroll or a quiet nap beneath a palm tree, but further out, adventure beckons beneath the surface of the caribbean. the belize barrier reef, the largest in the western hemisphere, stretching 185 continuous miles, is a colorful underwater paradise, attracting a multitude of vibrant aquatic life and opportunities for world-class snorkeling or scuba diving. a n endless selection of unrivaled dive sites, including the world famous blue hole, makes belize
a bucket list essential for any diving enthusiast no matter their level of expertise.
opportunities for fun multiply above the surface of these turquoise waters whether you’re riding in an airboat through a mangrove forest, tracing the coastline in a catamaran, or riding the current and dodging cayes in your privately chartered sailboat. fly high above the crystal waters, gaining a not-so-common perspective of the reef from the seat of a parasail, or kick back and slow the pace as you view the lagoons and offshore islands from the middle of a lazy inner tube. belize is also a fisherman’s paradise where almost anywhere along the coast is a guaranteed hotspot for fish. sport fishing aficionados will appreciate the chance for a grand slam—catching bonefish, permit and tarpon in a single day.
h ike, bike, horseback or even canoe through endless lush green jungles flooded with exotic flora and wild fauna sure to make your jaw drop. and, like the waters off the coast of belize, there’s more beneath the surface here. a vast network of caves lies beneath southern and western belize. while many are accessible
by foot, one popular means of exploration is cave tubing.
visit caracol, deep in the maya mountains and chiquibul forest reserve, to see ancient mayan ruins. here you’ll discover a 140-foot pyramid known as caana, ruins of ancient ball courts and a host of smaller structures. and don’t miss the sprawling lamanai temple complex, which consists of three massive temples—Jaguar, mask and high temple with its towering 360-degree view of this far-reaching, ancient landscape.
belize offers plenty of top tier accommodations at which to recharge. inland, chaa creek is a belizean rainforest eco lodge that sits on a 365-acre private nature reserve and maintains unmatched lodging from within an equally unmatched setting. a llow chaa creek to plan and execute your many inland excursions while you take advantage of a full range of treatments at the resort’s professional spa. along the coast, you may find it difficult to choose from all the resort options; however, it’s hard to go wrong with a private villa at belizean dreams resort in hopkins, a penthouse overlooking the caribbean at las terrazas resort in san pedro, or a master suite created with romance in mind at san ignacio resort hotel in san ignacio.
Caracol, deep in the Maya Mountains and Chiquibul Forest Reserve, is one of the best locations for experiencing ancient Mayan ruins.
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Calling the Shots
Local parents and experts voice their opinions about pediatric vaccination.
by Sonya Cisneros Curry
Three-year-old e mily l astinger wasn’t vaccinated for influenza because her parents forgot. or because they were told to and thought it didn’t matter. in 2004, it wasn’t recommended for a healthy child her age.
emily was a perfectly normal, bouncy little girl, said her father, Joe lastinger. five days after contracting influenza, she died. “we were shocked. it didn’t really compute. people don’t die from flu. we never thought her life was in
danger. we’re like a ton of other parents out there. it wasn’t on our radar,” said lastinger, a healthcare executive who resides in colleyville. less than two weeks later, the lastinger’s fourth child––a daughter––was born. according to texas department of state health services, texas is ranked ninth in the nation for the number of children appropriately immunized, compared to 49th in 1997. in the time since emily’s death, the cdc recommends mostly everyone older than 6 months be vac-
cinated against influenza.
state law requires students in texas schools to be immunized against certain vaccine-preventable diseases. this includes all children attending or enrolling in childcare facilities or
Three-yr.-old Emily Lastinger contracted influenza and died five days later. Here, her parents, Jennifer and Joe Lastinger, hold a photo of Emily.
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public or private primary or secondary schools or institutions of higher education.
“We’re at a phase of vaccine history where effects of vaccinehesitant parents are being felt,” said Dr. Jason Terk, a Distinguished Consultant pediatrician at Cook Children’s Physician Network and the Texas Medical Association Council on Science and Public Health Immediate Past Chair.
Texas began allowing exemptions from immunizations for reasons of conscience on Sept. 1, 2003, resulting from the passage of House Bill 2292, Texas Legislature 78 (R). It was passed at 11 p.m. on the last day of the Legislative Session. “It was sneakily done,” Dr. Terk said.
In an increasingly libertarian political climate, Dr. Terk adamantly refuses to allow individual liberties to affect the safety of others in his practice.
Dr. Jason Terk, a Distinguished Consultant pediatrician at Cook Children's Physician Network
“It’s not the parent who is my patient; it’s the child,” he said. “I have to connect with parents in such a way to provide stewardship for making right choices for the child.
If a child suffers an adverse outcome without me providing this guidance, I haven’t done my job.”
Lastinger prompted, “How many parents yank their children out of swimming pools upon hearing a faint rumble of thunder? You’re a parent, and you start to think about all these things you worry about,” he listed. Electric shock and car seats to name two.
He couldn’t identify why the flu wasn’t higher up in his train of thought. “We should have known,” he said. “There’s a guilt that will stay with us forever and ever.”
There have been nine fatalities resulting from lightning in the U.S. this year, according to the National Weather Service. In
March, the CDC cited 105 influenza-associated pediatric deaths during the 2012-2013 season. Reports indicate that 90 percent of children who died were not vaccinated.
Jim Bob and Cynthia Haggerton, both chiropractors who specialize in pediatrics, see about 1,200 patients each month at Lifetime Family Wellness Center in Hurst and Argyle. “Do I want to be crunchy cool and not vaccinate?” asked Jim Bob Haggerton. That’s not it at all. “It’s not a lifestyle,” he said.
Helpful Websites
American Academy of Pediatrics, aap.org
Healthychildren.org
Centers for Disease Control, cdc.gov
National Network for Immunization Network, immunizationinfo.org
Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Branch, dshs.state.tx.us/immunize
He and his wife chose not to vaccinate their two children. He insists that vaccinations are “an every kid decision.” It made the most sense for his family based on where they live and access to medical care and nutritious foods. The story might be completely different for anyone living outside of DFW or traveling abroad, he expressed.
His son was never sick until he began attending preschool last year. At the time, he was one of two children who weren’t vaccinated at his school. He was sick repeatedly over and over for the first two to three months, said Haggerton.
“Birds of a feather flock together,” said Dr. Terk, referring to vaccine-hesitant parents. Terk believes vaccination has become a victim of its own success. The general understanding of vaccinepreventable diseases is fading from immediate memory despite recent outbreaks in the U.S.
In May 2013, 34 cases of measles were reported in Brooklyn. Additional suspected cases are being investigated, according to the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. All cases are part of the Orthodox Jewish community who were unvaccinated at the time of exposure. The index case was imported from London.
Measles is a leading cause of death in young children, according to the World Health Organization. In 2011, there were 158,000 measles deaths globally – about 430 deaths every day or 18 deaths every hour. The CDC declared measles eliminated from the U.S. in 2000, meaning the disease no longer spreads year round.
To Lastinger, a vaccination is like “a little suit of armor.” His daughter depends on it. She was diagnosed with leukemia when she was three. During treatment, she was more vulnerable than her classmates. With no immunity whatsoever to vaccine-preventable diseases like pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, the Lastingers were scared.
“It hit home beyond flu vaccinations,” said Lastinger, a Founding Board Member of the vaccine advocacy group Families Fighting Flu. “It drives home the importance of all vaccinations.”
Dr. Terk earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and completed his residency in pediatrics at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine
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According to Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas is ranked ninth in the nation for children appropriately immunized, compared to 49th in 1997.
(Mayo Clinic) in Rochester, Minn. He is the father of two boys.
Andrew Wakefield, a former British surgeon and medical researcher, published a fraudulent research paper in 1998 correlating the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine with autism. His claims were discredited and officially retracted in Feb. 2010. His medical license was revoked. The legitimate fear he caused among parents cannot be erased as easily.
The foundation of vaccine safety is based on 13 large epidemiologic studies that were performed after the Wakefield study, explained Dr. Terk. “Physicians who choose to monetarily leverage peoples fears of vaccines by validating them and creating practices that cater to those fears are behaving unethically in my opinion,” said Dr. Terk. He cautioned that vaccination is not a choice that is as simple as putting out a pro versus con list.
Some people are data-driven. Others trust their gut. “We had to shift how we tell the story of vaccines from talking about studies to talking about people,” he said. “Stories have more currency.”
Bottom line. “Find a physician whose values in providing medical care to your child are consistent with your own,” said Dr. Terk. “You have to trust your provider; otherwise, it doesn’t serve anyone’s needs at all.”
At Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, our compassionate approach to patient care and advanced techniques make us the destination for cardiac care. As an accredited Chest Pain Center and Primary Stroke Center, our team is ready to deal with any heart concern you may face. We even offer an online Heart Health risk assessment to find your heart age and determine factors that put you at risk. If you’re shown to have increased risks, you may want to consider visiting our Heart Health Center, where we’ll conduct further screenings and tailor a care plan just for you.
Start managing your heart health by learning your risks at TexasHealth.org/FW-Heart.
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Fresh Face
Steps to a summer-proof look
by Jenni Hanley
If you want to keep your skin fresh and glowing, start by tossing some sunscreen into your bag, says Jaqui Johnston, an aesthetician at daireds salon in arlington.
c hances are you’ve heard that one before. according to Johnston, we’ve come a long way in the last 30 years when it comes to sun care education. but here in texas, a little dab in the morning isn’t enough.
“ i f you’re outside getting consistent exposure for two hours, the sun has already broken down all the sunscreen,” she shares. so reapply, reapply, reapply for stress-free fun in the sun.
still, there’s more to glowing skin than sunscreen—and it doesn’t require layers and layers of makeup.
i n her nearly 10 years at d aireds, Johnston has consulted on a wide variety of skin conditions, from sun damage to hyperpigmentation to rosacea. t he common thread, she says, is that women often use makeup as a bandage, rather than addressing the problem at the root. but how useful is a bandage if it melts off every few hours?
Johnston insists that getting a summer-proof look doesn’t have to be a s isyphean task, instead offering up these easy steps to an all-day glow: cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize.
s tart by cleansing twice a day. “you sweat more in the summer, so you have to be more diligent about your at-home routine,” she urges, adding that you should wash even more often if you get particularly sweaty. this keeps post-detox bacteria from collecting in your skin, which can cause breakouts all over your
body. choose a formula that best fits your skin type, like sonya dakar wash with red grapefruit or mud lavender.
a dditionally, you should exfoliate often—at least once a week during the hot summer months. Johnston recommends the triple-action organic scrub from sonya dakar, a non-abrasive scrub that’s great at fighting away acne-causing bacteria. finally, it’s time to moisturize. start with a tinted moisturizer that includes spf, like dream tint from Jane iredale. it includes spf 15 to protect your delicate skin, and a slight tint to keep you glowing and minimize the look of pores and fine lines.
after all the good you’ve done for your skin, the last thing you want to do is layer on makeup that will cause irritation. s o think of these products as food for your skin, and choose ingredients wisely.
“people go their whole lives thinking they can’t wear powder because typical over-the-counter products either don’t do anything or cause irritation!” Johnston shares.
to keep a shiny t-Zone under control, she recommends 100-percent pure mineral powder; in addition to mattifying your skin, the talc-free formula won’t irritate or clog your pores. top off your look with a quick swipe of petroleumfree mascara, and you’re in for a fresh look from lunch hour to happy hour.
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Mexico Inside Out
Explore contemporary Mexican art at The Modern
by Jared Lax
Despite our proximity to mexico, there has never been a large-scale exhibition showcasing contemporary mexican art in north texas. In fact, there hasn’t been an exhibition like this anywhere in the country in more than a decade. But with Mexico Inside Out: Themes in Art Since 1990, an exhibition featuring artwork from numerous Mexican artists from the 1990s to present day, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is ending the stalemate between contemporary Mexican art and the United States. The exhibition, curated by Andrea Karnes, opens Sept. 15.
Mexico Inside Out will feature approximately
60 works by 20 artists that explore current issues in mexico. Karnes says the issues are mostly sociopolitical and deal with the economy, the fluctuation of the peso, the extremes between wealth and poverty, the corrupt political system, among others. “they are issues that are very specific to mexico in one sense: borders, drugs, politics,” acknowledged Karnes. “but in another sense, we all deal with those same things in every country. that’s why it’s called Inside Out ‘inside’ meaning
issues inside the country and specific to mexico, but ‘outside’ meaning that they reverberate throughout the globe as well.”
the exhibition has been three years in the making, with countless trips to mexico city, logistical challenges and setbacks to be overcome along the way. shipping art between Fort worth and mexico proved to be challenging, as many of the pieces had to go through los angeles first, providing added expense and logistical details. additionally, many of the artists must be in Fort worth to install works and have needed assistance with attaining visas. but for Karnes, all of these hindrances have been worth it. “we’ve never done a show for the 10 years we’ve been in this building with this many artists, and there are all kinds of issues that we’re working out. but it’s all going to come together and work out and make for an amazing exhibition,” she says.
Karnes admitted that it is tough to predict a response to any exhibition, but she was hopeful for the community’s reaction to Inside Out. she’s very excited to introduce some of these artists to the Fort worth area for the first time. and she believes that the art itself is as first-class as the artists that created it. “every work in the exhibition was carefully chosen. none of the work is just there as a filler; nothing is there that’s not important.” while the primary goal is to showcase artists and work that she believes in, Karnes also hopes that the show is able to bring in the hispanic community and develop more of a relationship with that community and these artists.
ultimately Karnes wants the show to be “thought-provoking and invigorating for people that come to see it.” art has long been a channel we can go through to bridge gaps and understand other cultures better, and Mexico Inside Out looks to continue that tradition as it teaches all who see it something about mexico and something about themselves.
Edgardo Aragón, Tinieblas, 2009, C-print. Courtesy of the artist and Proyectos Monclova
Naomi Rincon Gallardo, Pirate (bootleg) Utopias, 2012, video. Courtesy of the artist
A Tall Texas Tale
The one absolute fact about texas is that it feels like texas should, or as outsiders want texas to feel, which is the same thing,” said the cowboy in the first production of Deep in the Heart of Texas in 1996. This original script by Kids Who Care Inc. continues to touch hearts both at home and on an international stage. From Aug. 1–4, about 150 students from all parts of the world will bring this production to life in the Scott Theater, which is also written as the setting of the opening act.
this play celebrates the raw grit of the men and women who settled texas. “it’s not John wayne,” said deborah Jung, founding executive director of kids who care inc. “it’s a rich historical piece that’s also pretty hilarious,” she explained.
in partnership with sister cities international, kids who care inc. has performed Deep in the Heart of Texas in countries including italy and germany, in addition to cities across the u s in the city center of trier, germany, kids who care inc. was scheduled to take the stage after a rock n’ roll group. it started raining. Jung recalled hundreds of festival-goers tiptoeing away and umbrellas going up.
they stopped in their tracks after hearing a whooping “Yee-haw! hi y’all.” deborah sensed they stayed because it was texas. the play is as much fort worth as it is texas, she said. and that is something to be proud of.
for tickets and performance dates and times, visit kidswhocare.org. Sonya Cisneros Curry
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between the lines an overview of our favorite best-sellers. by Noah Anderson the writer's block
Inferno
by Dan Brown
$15.98
International best-selling author Dan Brown returns to the top of the charts with his new Robert Langdon adventure. Inferno is an over-the-top, fast-paced, formulaic romp, cursorily guiding you through some of the world’s most iconic art and ancient cities. The novel follows familiar Harvard professor, Robert Langdon, as he reluctantly exposes yet another illuminati-sized conspiracy. Armed with nothing but his encyclopedic memory, a copy of Dante’s Divine Comedy, his malapropic degree in “Symbology,” and the sexy-smart Sienna Brooks, Langdon must follow a trail of breadcrumbs left by mad scientist and eugenicist Bertrand Zobrist.
Inferno engulfs you in its pace and inspires you to turn the page as quickly as possible. The book reads like a Michael Bay movie – fast, exciting and endlessly mockable. Brown is notorious for his lazy prose, mixed metaphors, and one-dimensional characters. Despite these underpinning literary flaws, Inferno is well researched and features some genuinely stimulating dialogue. The action is intriguing, the puzzles are compelling, and the clues are just hard enough to make you feel smart when you invariably figure them out. The book is built on a solid foundation of facts, and Brown does a splendid job revealing information to the reader without pausing the narrative or sounding like a travel guide. Inferno is an outright ActionThriller genre exploration – it features witty banter, more than a few narrow escapes, a detestable antagonist, and the subtlety of a teenage boy. An excellent beach read, Inferno is enjoyable and sooner-than-later, forgettable.
Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns
Lauren Weisberger
$15.59
Book-loving fashionistas rejoice: Your favorite devil is back! Well, sort of. Fans of the first novel will agree that, while Andrea Sachs was the protagonist, the real entertainment came from the overly cruel Miranda Priestly. Her caustic behavior drove the narrative and supplied both the novel’s tension and only real moments of outrageous levity. So clearly, the best course of action when writing the sequel would be to all but exclude Miranda from the novel, right? If you answered, yes, then Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns is the book for you. Revenge is set 10 years after the events of the first installment. Andrea has left the prestigious Runway magazine and now co-operates the hottest bridal magazine in the world, the Plunge. By her side is Emily, her former Runway rival-turned-BFF and her fiancé, media mogul heir, Max Harrison. The story opens with Andrea’s marriage, and after a brief reluctance to enjoy high-class society, she finally accepts her new place in the upper echelons. Soon after she is wed, Andrea finds a letter hinting at Max’s possible infidelity. The next several chapters follow her half-hearted attempt to answer the ultimate question: Is he cheating on me? Halfway through the novel, the initial driving plot falls flat, and the novel is left with several impotent stories that try, and fail, to keep the book moving. The book never seems to find a compelling narrative. Instead it shakily jumps from story to story without giving any real depth or clarity. Quite frankly, nothing happens.
The Street: A Journey into Homelessness
by B. J. Lacasse
$23.68
Out of sight, out of mind. Homeless people are accustomed to being ignored; they are familiar with being out of focus on even the clearest of days.
In 2009, author and photographer B. J. Lacasse took to the streets with one goal: to bring focus back to the fringes. Armed with a camera, a lens and an open heart, she reached out to the people so often ignored. The stories she tells are profound, the images are heartbreaking and the messages are hopeful. In 2012 Lacasse compiled everything she saw and heard into her new book, The Street: A Journey into Homelessness
“There are over 4,042 men, women, and children who are on the streets of Fort Worth, and there are 4,042 reasons why they are there.” This is the first message the book presents, and each page reinforces how absolutely true it is. Lacasse makes it easy to find common ground between the average person and a homeless man, woman or child. We have all laughed with a woman like Amber, and we have all mourned the passing of our own Mary Ann.
Through her striking photographs, Lacasse transports the reader to a Fort Worth many have never seen or known existed. The book reminds readers that the smallest act of kindness can make a difference. It serves to restore dignity to those who are most often cast aside of society’s periphery, simultaneously encouraging a spirit of generosity and hope. The Street is published by the TCU press, and half of the royalties are donated to the Presbyterian Night Shelter.
Limitless Love
Local author and photographer, B. J. Lacasse, shares her passion and unveils the world of the unseen.
by Noah Anderson
So how did the project start? What inspired TheStreet? In 2009, it was the [Presbyterian] night shelter’s 25th anniversary, and they wanted to raise awareness from the homeless person’s perspective. So they asked me to go out and befriend people, talk to them, ask them about homeless life, photograph them, and to eventually create a one-year exhibit to go around Fort Worth to different organizations.
Can you tell me about your process? I went out in August for three days in 2009. It was like 115 degrees. I just had a pair of shorts, a t-shirt, ratty tennis shoes and a backpack. I had very minimal equipment, just one lens, one camera and one bottle of water. I went out at 4:30–5 o’clock in the morning. It was still dark, and I wanted to get the full effect. I thought they would let me stay in the shelter or stay on the streets, but they wouldn’t. So I stayed from dark until dark to try to understand what a whole day in the life of a homeless person was. It was amazing, I mean, within the first 15 minutes I was on the street corner, everyone started saying, “Hey! You are new, where are you from?” I was just blending in and meeting people, and there was a great camaraderie.
I read that some of the proceeds are going to charity. Can you tell me more about this? You don’t do this kind of book for the money. You do it for the cause. And to know that it is working, and making an impact – it’s amazing. So 50 percent of all the royalties, forever, are going to the night shelter. You have to sell a lot of books to make money, but even if it is a small check, it is worth it. It has been a blessing. People have called me and emailed me saying, “You have changed my life. I’ll never look at myself, or my stuff, or my house the same way again.” For that to happen out of the book is truly amazing.
What can people do to help? Everyone can do something. When you give a little you get back 10 times more thought. I am don’t have a but I have time talent. If I can and make a then I am going keep doing shelters need like me and anyone else…people that can come whatever. I tography, and can change of people.
I read Fort Worth, Texas magazine because…
“I’ve lived in the Metroplex my entire life, working locally as a doctor and community leader. And while most of my public service has been dedicated to Arlington, I still like to know what’s happening in the entire area. Fort Worth, Texas magazine helps me do that with its stories about new and expanding businesses, features on area events and issues, and suggestions for dining and weekend getaways. It always make me feel more connected to the surrounding community and its people.” Why do you read it?
Mayor
listen up what locals are listening to by Noah Anderson
Letters From the Lost
Jay Nash
$7.99
Honesty, exploration and personal reflection -- these are the main tenants of Jay Nash’s writing, and it makes his music shine. From performing Grateful Dead covers in dank bar corners to headlining international shows, Nash is a seasoned veteran and has more than proven himself as a musical powerhouse. Known for his strong, soulful vocal performances, Nash does not shy away from writing dynamic, challenging melodies. The strength of his voice and the well-placed confidence in his abilities make him one of the most captivating solo performers today.
Normally accompanied by a full band, Nash’s new album, Letters from the Lost, delivers a raw stripped down sound. The execution of the album is a slight departure for Nash, as he describes, “I just gave myself space to explore new sonic textures and explore new themes and hopefully get to a deeper level of honesty with less filter.”
His exploration has certainly paid off; Letters from the Lost is a robust album, densely packed with intelligence and emotion. Each track brings something different, while maintaining an overarching theme of self-discovery. Kyler England, a long-time collaborator of Nash’s, provides delicate harmonies for the track. Her accompaniment gives the song a beautiful texture and helps solidify the homesick tone. The track, White Whale, picks up the pace with an undulating drum piece that forces you to move with the beat. Its unembellished guitar directs the listener to the rhythm and inspires images of an epic journey. Letters from the Lost is a strong addition to Nash’s already outstanding catalogue and is available now. For an extended interview with Nash, visit fwtx.com.
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Ghost on Ghost
Iron & Wine
$9.99
Sam Beam, better known by his stage name, Iron & Wine, is a singer-songwriter with a penchant for quiet vocals, downtrodden melodies and an exceptional beard. Beginning in 2002, Iron & Wine enjoyed its first spotlight by covering the Postal Service’s Such Great Heights, which was featured in Zach Braff’s indiecomedy, Garden State, as well as a handful of commercials and television shows.
Since then, Iron & Wine has gone on to establish itself as a primarily acoustic, folk-rock band that draws on melancholic lyricism and finger-plucked guitar melodies. That is, of course, until now.
Trading signature minimalism for big-band accompaniment, Iron & Wine is branching out.
Beam’s new album, Ghost on Ghost, features an 11-piece band, complete with hammer dulcimers, double basses, pedal steels and a three-part horn section. This is a huge departure from Beam’s previous work and often does not even feel like the same band.
The album features a host of guest artists from Bob Dylan’s band to members of the Tin Hat Trio, each offering different tonal qualities and perspectives. From jazz-inspired, bass-heavy rundowns to slow-jam funk lines, the album bounces and pops from genre to genre, all the while maintaining a pervasive tonal theme and supporting the accessible emotionality that directs Iron & Wine’s music. If you enjoy heartfelt pop music that does not rely on computer-generated tones or want to enjoy the evolution of one man’s music, then this is the album for you. However, if you liked Iron & Wine’s previous work and are looking for a similar experience, then steer clear – because this is something new.
Honcho
Quaker City Night Hawks
$9.99
It is difficult to discuss country music without first separating the good from the bad. With so many pop artists masquerading under a cowboy hat, “country” has become a dubious title. There is, however, a subset of country music that has stuck to its whiskey-soaked roots, and that is southern rock. Down and dirty, southern rock embraces grittiness wrapped in finesse –it’s a Saturday night bar fight followed by a Sunday morning church service. With their true-toform hard rock, they are bringing wild back to the west side.
The Quaker City Night Hawks recently released their second studio album, Honcho, and with it, have solidified their position as a truly talented band. Full of distorted pentatonic guitar passages, shaky harmonica melodies, and vocals that sound like they have been drug through gravel, the 12-track album is as hot as a Texas summer. The first track, Fox in the Hen House is mediumpaced jam with such a catchy melody it’ll have you moving and grooving before the 15-second mark. Complete with fun lyrics and a bendy guitar solo, it won’t be long before you decide to put the song on repeat. The rest of the album follows suit, and while the pace of the songs may change, the quality does not.
But do not be fooled, while the sound is laid back and appropriately sloppy, the musicianship and instrumentation is precise. The band is experienced, talented and proud of its rough edges. If you don’t like Honcho, I recommend looking for a new home, because this is all Texas.
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Sam Anderson, vocalist and rhythm guitarist, talks about Fort Worth, Mark Twain and the importance of practice as he drives back from a show in Stillwater.
by Noah Anderson
How did you guys come up with the name of the band? We are all Mark Twain fans; at least I know that I have always been one. The name comes from a book of his, The Innocents Abroad, and the letters he was writing on a boat to the Holy Land. He met with a group of guys on the ship to the Holy Land, who called themselves the Night Hawks, and they played cards, drank, smoked cigars and generally had a good time. Anyway, they were on a boat called the S.S. Quaker City. So we kind of just combined the two.
Are you all Fort Worth natives? Close…our bass player, Patrick Adams, is from North Dakota actually, but he grew up in Haltom City. Matt Mabe, our drummer, is from Burleson, but he has lived in Fort Worth his whole life. I was born here in Fort Worth and have lived here my whole life, minus the two-year stretch in Lubbock when I was masquerading as a college kid. And Dave Matsler is from Amarillo but has lived in Fort Worth for a while now too.
With Austin and Denton so close, why stay in Fort Worth? Oh, man. Fort Worth, there is nothing like it. The allure for Fort Worth instead of Austin is not getting lost in the shuffle. There is so much [music], it is so dense, that it is hard to differentiate yourself from a lot that is going on. Denton is a really cool town too. We love getting to play there, but it has its own scene. We have always felt like we were a Fort Worth band, and we wanted to make that well known. I like our city.
What was it like making Honcho?
We were chomping at the bit to get into the studio and make our second studio record, so we went in with Matthew Smith and Jackson Wilburn. It was five days fast and furious – early morning and late nights, but it was a pleasant experience.
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Dads in the Kitchen
These days, more dads are doing the sautéing, slicing and dicing.
by Judie Byrd
To some men, the challenge of the kitchen is like another sport –a guy-game given manly accreditation by popular food t V shows such as Throwdown , Iron Chef and Chopped .
i know my own son, Brian (dad to three), calls me quite often to tell me he is in the kitchen with a glass of wine, cooking up his special pan-grilled flank steak for s tephanie and the kids. f or him, it’s a chance to relax and unwind after a day at the office. i f you’d like Brian’s recipe, you can find it at fwtx.com.
We found three more local dads who enjoy cooking for their families. h ere is a sampling of the recipes they enjoy fixing.
Kyle Beaird is a Fort Worth police officer, dad to two adorable daughters (Lucy, 5, and Leah, 3), and husband to one appreciative wife, Debby. When he’s not guarding our city, kyle loves to hunt, garden, grill, cook and bake. “my favorite meal is one using vegetables from my garden and meat i have hunted myself,” he says. h ere is his original recipe for s tuffed Venison Backstrap.
Stuffed Venison Backstrap
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
• 1 whole venison backstrap
• Cooking twine
Seasoning rub:
• 2 tablespoons Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
• 1 teaspoon Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
Stuffing:
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped jalapeños (seeds removed)
p reheat grill to 300º. i n a small mixing bowl, stir together all seasoning rub ingredients.
Butterfly the backstrap length-wise and lay open. s pread on a layer of and rub
Kyle Beaird's Stuffed Venison Backstrap with blistered tomatoes and baconwrapped corn-on-the-cob
Fort Worth police officer Kyle Beaird at the grill with his two daughters.
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it into the meat. Repeat with second layer of seasoning. Turn backstrap over and repeat the two layers of seasoning, rubbing both into the meat.
Fill the backstrap with stuffing and roll to make a cylinder. Tightly close the ends of the cylinder with cooking twine. Wrap the entire backstrap with cooking twine to hold securely.
Place on grill and cook 5 minutes. Turn and cook to desired temperature, or 140º for medium rare.
Ted Crofford is an orthopedic surgeon and father to Elizabeth, 20, Avery, 18, and Will, 17. With three busy kids, it’s a good thing this single dad likes the kitchen, both inside and outside. His Big Green Egg is his method of choice for rustling up family favorites, like Chicken and Sausage Paella, which is his version of a recipe he found in The Wall Street Journal.
Chicken and Sausage Paella
Yield: 6 servings
• 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
• 3 large, ripe tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
• 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
• 1 pound link sausage, cut into rounds
• Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 pound mixed mushrooms,
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sliced
• 4 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 2 cups Calrose rice, or any shortgrained rice
• 10 blanched almonds, ideally Marcona
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 bunch Italian parsley
1. Slice tomatoes in half and grate each on a box grater over a bowl. Discard skins; set pulp aside.
2. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in an 18-inch paella pan over high heat. Lightly season chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides until deeply golden. Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
3. Fry mushrooms until browned in oil and chicken fat. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
4. Heat 1/3 cup olive oil in the pan. Add tomato pulp and cook until darkened, about 5 minutes. Add paprika and saffron, and cook for about 1 minute. Add chicken pieces and mushrooms; add sherry and cook about 3 minutes. Add chicken stock; bring to a boil.
5. In a food processor, puree parsley, gar-
lic and almonds with a tablespoon or two of water, until smooth; stir into pan.
6. Sprinkle rice across the pan and stir until the grains are submerged, then don’t stir again. Cook on high heat for 10 minutes. Using a small spoon, test rice
Ted Crofford uses his Big Green Egg to make Chicken and Sausage Paella, served alongside a simple green salad.
Spanish smoked paprika and saffron threads infuse this Chicken and Sausage Paella with bold flavor.
Chicken and Sausage Paella is a favorite dish in the Crofford household.
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minutes. Using a small spoon, test rice and stock and add salt as needed. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 6 minutes. Test rice again. If it is still hard, continue cooking for 2 - 4 more minutes.
7. In the final 2 minutes, listen for a crackling sound to ensure the bottom is toasting but not burning. Remove from heat, cover with paper towels and let sit for 5 minutes. Use a metal spoon to scrape toasted rice from bottom of pan and serve.
Richard Machina is a retired dad and granddad who loves to cook for his grandsons, Case, 16, and Ryan, 13. When these teens know there is cooking going on at their granddad’s house, you can be assured they will get themselves there. Richard is known for his Spaghetti and Meatballs and other hearty dishes, but this Chicken and Rice Casserole is his grandson’s favorite.
Chicken and Rice Casserole
Yield: 4 generous servings
• 1 cup rice
• 1 stick butter
• 4 – 5 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 egg, beaten in a flat bowl or pie pan
• 1 large can evaporated milk
• 1 cup flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup
• Milk to fill the 2 empty soup cans
Preheat oven to 450º.
Place rice in a small bowl and cover with water to soak. In a large baking dish, melt butter in the oven, being careful not to burn.
Dip each chicken breast in egg, then in milk, and then in flour. Place in melted butter and turn to coat both sides. Bake 15 minutes, until there is a crispy crust. Turn breasts over, pour on soup mixture (following) and bake another 45 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Soup mixture: Drain rice and mix with soup and milk.
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.
This hearty Chicken and Rice Casserole can be made using less than 10 ingredients. It's a favorite among Richard Machina's grandsons.
Richard Machina and his grandsons prepare to enjoy his comforting Chicken and Rice Casserole.
In the Bag
When Fashion Meets Function
by Callie Johnston
Almost A ll women cA n identify with the wAsted moments spent digging through oversized bAgs for cA r keys. in a hustle-andbustle world, we are called to juggle all of the (ever increasing) demands of daily life. choosing the perfect handbag or organizational accessory can help you maintain your style and sanity with minimal effort.
A. Lodis Red Italian Leather Wallet, $94, Urban West, 201 E. Oak St., Aledo, 817.441.9110
B. Lodis Black Italian Leather Passport Holder, $48, Urban West, 201 E. Oak St., Aledo, 817.441.9110
C. Animal Print PurseN Organizer, $60, Urban West, 201 E. Oak St., Aledo, 817.441.9110
D. Yves Saint Laurent Red Leather Tote, $2,550, Neiman Marcus, 2100 Green Oaks Road, 817.738.3581, neimanmarcus.com
E. Rebecca Minkoff Mint Studded Envelope Clutch, $350, Neiman Marcus, 2100 Green Oaks Road, 817.738.3581, neimanmarcus.com
F. Cream Clutch with Gold Accents, $42, Beehive, 5122 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.570.0484, shop-beehive.com
As wild about formal feting as they are fourwheeling, the Erinakes clan — Mike, head of MAAD Hunter Venture Capital Group, wife Angie and their three kids — is a fun-loving family … inside and out.
By Alison Rich
Photography by Jason Kindig
The Erinakes' home sits on approximately 90 acres in Johnson County. Building the home was a three-year project.
Old-World Tuscan is how the family describes the style of the home. The dining room features a groin-vault ceiling, and the kitchen has state-ofthe-art appliances.
“It took an army” to build the MAAD H Ranch, so says man-of-the-manse Mike Erinakes. And while we don’t have the exact specs, there are no two ways about it: This place — sited on approximately 90 palatial acres in Johnson County — is just plain big. But here’s the remarkable thing: For all of its size (somewhere around 18,000-plus square feet, including porches, decks and garage), the house magically manages to feel more comfy than complex. Indeed — although it could swallow most other houses whole — it feels, simply, like a home.
And that’s exactly what Mike and Angie Erinakes had in mind when they launched the massive undertaking nearly five years ago. They didn’t, however, set out to build a mammoth abode, the couple contend. It’s just that all of their desired elements ended up pushing the blueprints to the extreme.
“We wanted a house designed around our daily needs,” said Mike, a venture capitalist who served as general contractor on the three-year build. “And we wanted a user-friendly house that was laid out well, with no wasted space, and was more comfortable [than their former residence].”
Avid entertainers, the couple also wanted a sizeable kitchen that opened to the living room, Angie noted.
“We wanted a social gathering site,” Mike added. “We are huge into charity events and wanted a big house and a large exterior barn to invite people over. And we wanted to make it energy efficient because I didn’t want to build it and not be able to afford it.”
After a virtually glitch-free construction process, Mike and Angie moved to MAAD H in December 2011 with their three daughters: Danielle, 15; Allison, 12; and Hunter, 9. (In case you were wondering,
“MAAD H” is a riff on the entire tribe’s first names.) The family shares the spread with their spirited 3-year-old blue merle/sheltie mix, Sugar. (Sugar, by the way, is every bit the herding breed, as she attempted — quite successfully, in fact — to herd this writer several times by way of the pant leg and shoe strap.)
Size Matters Nature lovers through and through, the Erinakes get a kick out of whooping it up in the great outdoors. (Their girls, incidentally, will soon be making some literal kicks in their very own backyard soccer field, which was in the works when this story was being written.) As such, Mike and Angie desired a place with plenty of wide-open spaces.
“We duck hunt in the backyard, ride four-wheelers, and shoot guns, and bows and arrows,” said Mike, who, among his numerous business ventures, has been involved as a producer for two TV series on the Outdoor Channel, Rocky Geared Up and Wardens. “It was important for us to have a place to be away from the TVs” — and, rest assured, they’ve got many — “and do stuff outside.” (The interior, though, isn’t without its fair share of activity. “The kids love having Nerf gun fights in here,” Mike said.)
The close-knit clan often finds itself occupying a single space. They all gather in the living room at night.
Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s
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bathrooms in the main house. Below is the master bathroom complete with a fireplace and big-screen TV.
Before they commenced the project, though, the spouses toyed with the idea of making over their former home — a more, shall we say, conservatively sized residence just a jump down the lane.
“We had 6,000 square feet [of space] and at first wanted to remodel,” Angie explained. “Then we said, ‘What if we just build instead?’”
“We wanted to expand, have more acreage, be in Johnson County and have room for the kids,” Mike noted of their must-haves, which also included a homework room for the girls and strategically located storage zones to keep their clutter from ever reaching the kitchen counters (which, as any parent will tell you, is the preferred dumping ground for kidrelated detritus). With their original intentions now taking on more epic proportions, they bid adieu to their redo and set about activating a from-scratch plan.
Informing that plan is a decidedly “old-world Tuscan feel that’s rich yet inviting,” said Angie, who helmed the fashionable (and fuss-free) interior design, with help from pal Angie Bransom. Both Angies worked wonders at engineering an assemblage that is at once wow-inspiring and welcoming. “The house was going to be large, so I wanted that warm feeling,” Angie said of her creative approach.
The duo picked up pieces from a variety of places (and at a variety of price points), encompassing everywhere from Grandeur Designs and Brumbaugh’s to Kirkland’s and Hobby Lobby.
Their main sticking point: fetching furniture that could stand up to the king-size surroundings. “There were so many things we bought and had to take back,” Mike remembered. “The walls just eat stuff.”
A Peek Inside While our allotted word count doesn’t grant us nearly enough column inches to recount all of its glories, please allow us to regale you with some of MAAD H’s most notable highlights.
Setting the tenor for the home (i.e., richly appointed, but rustically appealing), the grand entryway features cantera stone columns and arches, a 24-foot ceiling and wraparound staircase. (“It’s impressive,” Mike described of the posh-meets-practical landing point, “but not over the top.”) Don’t feel like traipsing up and down the stairs? No problem. Just hitch a ride on the elevator, an architectural element that adds convenience, as well as ADA-compliance.
Ceilings are 12 feet high downstairs and 10 feet upstairs; secondfloor hallways are 5 feet wide. There are five bedrooms (the girls’ cheery suites reflect their individual styles to a T; one even has her very own “secret room” tucked away behind a movable wall) and eight bathrooms in the main house.
Also composing the quarters: a dining room featuring a groin-vault ceiling with pillow-top tiles and rope detailing, 12-seat theater room with “movie posters” fashioned from family photos, a playroom for Hunter, a craft room, wine cellar, billiard room, storm shelter (“a bank vault on steroids,” described Mike of the 10-inch-thick-concrete-reinforced space), and separate offices for Mike and Angie. Butt-joint glass in the master suite (and also in the living room) grants unrestrained views to the backyard. Marrying equal measures form and function, their bathroom has
heated floors and a steam shower. And Angie scored a walk-in closet that measures 30x17x12.
The Erinakes fetched all of the light fixtures in the house from Fort Worth Lighting. “It was their largest sale to date, according to Lee [Jordan], the owner, who took care of everything and was so helpful,” Mike said.
Franks Development built the house, with Mike handling the GC duties. “I looked at all the bids, made all the decisions and paid all the money,” he quipped. “Being the GC and managing it for three years, I saved a lot of money. It was [built in] a bad economy, and we employed a lot of people.”
Approximately 70,000 feet of structured wiring house-wide powers the numerous TVs, audio-visual equipment and security cameras, Mike noted. As for its structure, MAAD H is as intricate underground as it is above. “It’s got a very complex steel foundation with concrete on top,” said Mike of the elaborate pier-and-beam structure, erected by Basden Steel.
Although they could easily slip away to other areas of the house (and remain completely oblivious of each other), the close-knit clan often finds itself occupying a single space. “The kids all have their own huge bedrooms,” Angie said, “but we all seem to be gathered in the living room at night.”
Personal Spaces That said, however, each Erinakes has his or her own preferred refuge in the impressive pad. Mike’s favorite? The trophy room/pub. “You walk in and go, ‘Wow!’” he said of the room he (quite aptly) calls his “Super Cabela’s.” Hunting fans will delight in the realistic retreat, bursting with manmade trees and cliffs (they’re made of Styrofoam but look straight from nature), hand-painted murals that grant a three-dimensional air and menagerie of creatures from every walk of life. (A full-size giraffe and elephant will soon be joining the flock.) “I wanted it to be very detailed and highlight the animals,” Mike said. (Rest assured, it does both in spades.)
Mike and Angie Erinakes with their three daughters: Danielle, Allison and Hunter.
Angie’s fave? “I like my kitchen and my workout room, but my Christmas tree closet is pretty cool too,” she said. “You just roll them in when they’re decorated and roll them out when you’re ready to use them.”
As for the kids? “They’d say it’s the pool,” Mike said of the resort-style infinity-edge waterway that looks more Tahiti than Texas.
“The pool has nine waterfalls, nine fire pits, two slides, a diving rock, caves and a Jacuzzi,” Mike said. “It’s 11 feet deep in the deepest part. And everything was made out of real mossy boulders.” Close enough to the action for unblemished views but far enough away to shelter from splashes, the exterior living area seats dozens. A fully equipped cabana with lockers to corral any manner of swim gear is located a few easy steps from the patio zone.
Also on the property: two lakes stocked with fish; a third is on the drawing board.
As far as those potentially scary electric bills Mike mentioned earlier, well are you ready for this? Instead of a conventional HVAC unit, he opted for a geothermal system, which uses 300-foot vertical wells to heat and cool the house at a constant temperature of 70 degrees. The entire dwelling is also encapsulated in a spray-foam “envelope”; there are no vents on the roof. If you have any doubt about the efficiency of such a setup, one look at the Erinakes’ utility bill will quickly quash those notions: $450 a month, Mike said. No joke.
Oh, and remember the barn? Built to mimic an old-timey town, it has a café, hotel and gas-station-type garage. “It’s very big and open inside,” said Mike, who mostly uses it to host charity parties and events — and for daughter Danielle’s upcoming sweet 16.
Big Dreams in a Small Town Originally from the Burleson area and still extremely active there both personally, professionally and philanthropically, Mike knew the country (and, more specially, that country)
was the place he and his family wanted to be.
“We are outdoorsy, down-to-earth, laid-back,” agreed Angie, a native Nebraskan who moved here in 1993 and ended up trading her Husker status for a Lone Star lifestyle after a friend introduced her to the man who would soon become her spouse.
“Mike and I met in January 1994 in Arlington. He proposed in May 1994, and we married in June 1995,” Angie recalled.
“Glad she knows that,” Mike jested. What Angie and Mike also both know is that — despite the girls’ atypical upbringing — they want Danielle, Allison and Hunter to remain rooted as much as possible in normalcy.
“We’re just grounded people, and we’re trying to keep our kids that way too,” said Angie, a University of Nebraska at Lincoln grad who majored in finance and accounting. Mike graduated from Texas A&M with a criminology degree.
How do they ensure their kiddos keep their feet firmly planted on terra firma amid all the luxury? “Sure, there are those people who assume they’re ‘rich snobs who live in a mansion.’ But we tell the girls, ‘No, it’s just a large home,’” Angie explained. “They ride the bus. They go to public school in Joshua. We don’t discuss financial stuff in front of them. And we make sure they understand that people [in general] don’t live like this — this isn’t normal. We push for good grades and college. We tell them that [their livelihood] is not going to be handed to them, that they have to earn it and create their own futures.”
The Erinakes make no bones about it — while their mentality is very much rooted in workaday values (they’re just as comfortable digging in dirt as they are clinking Cristal), Mike and Angie are the first to admit their upsized address is anything but ordinary. Ironically, though, its dimensions really aren’t that big of a deal, they say.
“The size really doesn’t matter,” Angie said. To us, it’s a home.”
The 12-seat theater room features "movie posters" fashioned from family photos.
Mike Erinakes says his favorite space in the house is his trophy room/pub. He calls it his "Super Cabela's" as it features a menagerie of stuffed creatures.
Fort Worth, Texas: The City’s
Fort Worth Scores a ‘Victory’ with New Medical Center
With its unique blend of Western charm and world-class arts, Fort Worth truly is a city like no other. So it makes perfect sense that such a pioneering place would be adding such a pioneering medical center to its ranks.
Introducing the newest surgical hospital from Victory Healthcare, Victory Medical Center Fort Worth, a community-focused medical center merging leading-edge technology with superior personalized care provided by the region’s top physicians, nurses and medical staff in a luxurious setting centered on compassion and wellness. Rooted in quality and fueled by innova-
tion, Victory Healthcare combines its expertise and its heritage to deliver an exceptional patient experience that surpasses the expectations of its customers, their families and their physicians. The company’s overarching goal is to be the surgical provider of choice in its communities by partnering with its physicians to
offer expert medical care in comfortable, state-of-the-art facilities where every patient receives first-class service.
And starting in the summer of 2014, Fort Worth residents will benefit from the premier amenities, top-tier healthcare professionals and first-class treatment for which Victory Healthcare is renowned.
“I am proud that Victory has chosen Fort Worth as the site for its ninth hospital, Victory Medical Center Fort Worth,” said Michael Urbach, senior vice president and COO at Victory Healthcare, as well as a Fort Worth resident for 27 years.
The 93,000-square-foot medical facility and 50,000-square-foot medical office building will be located on a 6.5-acre site at the corner of South Main Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, a vibrant area of town that boasts a centuries-old history coupled with a modern-day attitude.
“We knew our physicians wanted to be in the Hospital District and that we needed a piece of land that was at least 4 acres,” said Toni Lewis, project developer. “This site gave us everything we needed and so much more.”
Victory Medical Center Fort Worth’s vintage-inspired architecture will pay tribute to the rich heritage of Fort Worth while serving as an anchor in the commercial development efforts to further re-energize historic South Main.
“We are paying particular attention to the redevelopment efforts currently under way in Fort Worth’s near South Side,” Urbach said. “Architecturally, Victory is incorporating the clock tower from the original St. Joseph Hospital, and all of the other exterior elements will be in keeping with the architecture of the early-1900s era.”
On the inside, however, Victory Medical Center will be a modern marvel in every way. “All of the patient rooms will be VIP sized, with Wi-Fi, cable TV, flatscreens, plush furnishings, and plenty of space for family and friends to visit and spend the night. Plus, meal service will be totally customized, with an onsite chef who designs meal plans suited for each patient’s specific needs,” Urbach noted. Other luxe amenities will include premium-quality linens, convenient frontdoor parking and concierge services.
Once the construction dust has settled, the Fort Worth facility — the “flagship” in Victory’s stable of hospitals, Urbach said will include 25 patient suites, each with private family quarters, and four state-of-the-art intensive care rooms, eight operating rooms and four special procedure rooms. A surgical hospital, Victory will perform specialty proce-
dures including spinal, orthopedic and general surgery as well as gynecology, urology, bariatric, podiatry, reconstructive plastics, ear, nose and throat, and pain management procedures.
Patients can rest assured that, while they’re under the care of Victory’s physicians, they’ll be in the best hands possible. The most highly trained and respected professionals in their fields, the surgeons are committed to providing revolutionary technology and the latest in diagnostic and minimally invasive treatments that improve the health and quality of life for each patient they care for.
The nurses, as well, are the cream of the crop and are dedicated to their patients’ health and well-being. And at Victory, that dedication truly tops the charts: Thanks to the company’s unprecedented one-on-one ratio, patients will have a dedicated nurse on hand to attend to their every need.
That one-to-one nurse-patient ratio is a remarkable patient perk — and one that is “unheard of in our industry,” said Lewis, who, besides serving as project developer, is a registered nurse who has worked for 30 years as a nurse anesthetist. “Most nurses [at other medical facilities] are taking care of seven or eight patients at a time, so the intimacy and the extraordinary level of care patients get at Victory you just don’t receive at any other hospital.”
Urbach has a name for that “concierge type of service” Victory Healthcare provides both to its medical staff and, most importantly, to its patients: “That’s the Victory difference, and it all starts by partnering with Fort Worth’s finest surgeons,” he said. And it also includes a staunch dedication to healing through education, technology and first-class care.
A privately owned company, Victory Healthcare is setting the standard in surgical care through its growing network of specialized surgical hospitals and the only privately held tissue bank in the state of Texas. And with the addition of the soon-todebut Victory Medical Center Fort Worth, the company is positioned to continue that tradition of standard-setting care.
“We are elated to be here,” Lewis said, “and are excited to show Fort Worth the Victory difference.”
Six of the city’s most talented chefs were selected by our readers to compete in two qualifying rounds for the chance to appear at the final kitchen stadium.
by Courtney Dabney
It was the ultimate food fight at texas appliance showroom on June 27 as our six top Chef contestants faced off in a heated preliminary round of the 2013 top Chef Challenge.
By the end of the evening, two of the contestants were eliminated after pushing themselves to the limit in this crucial qualifying heat. w hile Chefs Jerrett Joslin and Charles Youts impressed judges with elegant dishes, like head Judge tim love said, “this isn’t the YmCa, and everyone doesn’t get to take home a participation trophy.”
Participating chefs were selected by Fort Worth, Texas magazine readers and the top Chef Panel to compete against one another in the qualifying round. scott murray hosted the challenge and kept the crowd posted on the chefs’ actions throughout the competition.
Meet the Chefs
anthony felli has been executive Chef at del frisco’s double eagle steakhouse for more than five years. he puts his 20 years of cooking experience to good use. as you can imagine, he is an expert at preparing the perfect steak, but he also enjoys getting the chance to be even more creative. del frisco’s hosts a wine maker’s dinner every 3-4 months, and he relishes the chance to sit down with his sous Chef’s, wine directors, and sommelier’s to pair wines with each course of the meal.
Charles Youts hails from the Classic Café in Roanoke. his menu is usually inspired by the Chef’s Pantry garden, which is planted just behind the restaurant. he loves to incorporate whatever is fresh and seasonal into his flavorful dishes. he serves as a chef mentor in the Byron Nelson high school Culinary Program, whose students were champions this year in the state Pro start Competition. they placed sixth at Nationals.
while serving as Chef de Cuisine at lonesome dove, eric hunter had the privilege of competing in Iron Chef America alongside tim love. as the owner of fire oak grill in weatherford, hunter has garnered numerous accolades from local publications, including being named Parker County Today’s Chef of the Year. he also took part in twenty at the tower this past July in anticipation of next spring’s fort worth food + wine festival.
a graduate of the Culinary institute of a merica in hyde Park, New York, todd Phillips also has more than 23 years of hands-on experience coming into this competition. he has served as the executive chef at J.R.’s steakhouse for the past eight years. he is inspired by good-quality, fresh ingredients that are cooked simply. he sums up his format as New southern and loves to present classic dishes like grits, greens, and local produce and meats.
Jerrett Joslin was voted one of the Best Chefs in Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Best of issue this year. Joslin was also one of the top 5000 Chef personalities by Best Chef a merica and named New Chef on the Rise by savoy magazine. he has been the chef and partner at the wild mushroom for the past four years, serving up eclectic american cuisine. his inquisitive style explores many cultures and runs the gamut from molecular gastronomy to more classic preparations.
Kyle Jones has served as executive chef of truluck’s for the past three years. under his steady hand, the restaurant was named Best seafood Restaurant by the readers of fort worth, texas magazine in 2012. Being from the south has molded him into the chef he is today. he describes his cooking style as southern Comfort food, and he is most inspired by where he lives and the season.
Master Palates
our hungry judges panel was headed up by tim love, who is chef proprietor of lonesome dove western Bistro, the love shack, woodshed smokehouse, and his newest offering Queenie’s steakhouse in denton. he is a food Network’s Iron Chef winner, as well as the Bravo Channel’s Top Chef Masters contestant and has served as a Top Chef judge.
tammy dombeck, the popular traffic reporter who left KX as /Channel 5 last year, can now be seen on KtVt/Channel 11. the newlywed was still glowing from her december 2012 nuptials. dombeck brought with her a discerning palate and plenty of opinions about the food presentations from the chefs.
Radio personality mark “hawkeye” lewis of 96.3 KsCs was among the judges and kept guests entertained. along with terry dorsey, hawkeye has been waking up loyal country music fans for years. they are now the longest running fm morning show in dallas-fort worth.
Carol Ritchie returned to the judges panel again this year. she has been sharing her cooking tips and recipes on a half-hour cable television cook-
“The whole plate should be edible, and it should taste like it looks.”
Chef Tim Love
ing show called Cookin’ with Carol since 1992. Her recipes are available in five self-published cookbooks, each based on a season of cooking shows.
Tastings and Talents
Chef Love, who seems to enjoy putting the contestants through their paces, had each chef blindfolded for the tastings this year. “The blindfolds are to confuse the palate and make them concentrate on what they are tasting,” he said. Each had only 15 seconds to identify four different herbs or spices offered to them. Answers ranged from turmeric and cumin to cilantro and dill.
They received one point for each correct answer. There was no time to waste and no room for error in this critical round, which along with the skills challenge, accounted for 40 percent of their final scores. After the blind tastings, Chef Youts held a commanding lead with four correct answers followed by Chef Jones who identified three correctly.
then added his grilled fish filets and an arugula salad on top. Richie liked the stacked presentation and the skin-side-up Snapper. Hawkeye said, “I am a simple guy. This is a simple dish, and I like it.” While Love commented that the plate looked dull.
Then the blindfolds were removed, and the skill challenge was announced. Each chef would have to section a duck into six traditional pieces and crack the backbone to toss into a stockpot. The first to complete the task would be the sole winner and collect all the points. Eric Hunter wielded his knife with speed and precision, presenting two breasts, two wings, two thighs and a split back for Chef Love’s approval.
Cooking Up a Storm
Before sequestering the three chefs, Love reminded them all exactly what he would be looking for. “The whole plate should be edible, and it should taste like it looks,” he said. The final plating would be judged on presentation, flavor, balance and creativity.
Chefs Jones, Phillips and Youts made their way to their assigned cooking stations and looked over the same pantry of ingredients that each had to work with. Then the secret ingredient of Red Snapper was revealed, and the clock began to count down from the 30-minute mark.
Jones began plating with seven minutes to spare. His dish consisted of a corn, mushroom and red onion relish, and was seasoned with champagne vinegar and thyme. Dombeck noted that the fish was crispy outside and juicy inside, and liked it. Hawkeye thought the ingredients were complementary and didn’t overpower the dish. But, Love thought it was bland and needed more salt.
Phillips roasted poblano pepper and corn, which became part of a pico de gallo. His dish included a lovely mushroom risotto that all of the judges liked, and his Red Snapper had noticeable grill marks. Richie was excited by the presentation saying, “It looks spicy.” Love thought the inclusion of raw red onion, however, was a little overpowering.
Youts sautéed julienned carrot, zucchini and yellow squash for a colorful complement to his dish. His plating began with a base of polenta,
Chefs Hunter, Felli and Joslin competed after the first round of judging and had the same 30 minutes to prove that they deserved a spot in the final four.
Hunter roasted new potatoes and mushrooms. His plate was painted with a fresh fig reduction and sliced peaches on the side. Richie noted, “This dish has the wow factor!” The other judges agreed. Love thought that each of the three components of the plating was well cooked, but he had trouble putting the dish together. Hawkeye loved the addition of hearts of palm, which he thought cut the sweetness of the peaches. Everyone thought the fig reduction was tasty.
Felli began by grilling peaches and figs, which became part of a spicy fig reduction that made his dish stand out to the judges. Dombeck and Hawkeye both liked it visually. All of the judges loved the chili marmalade presented alongside. Richie enjoyed the arugula salad and commented, “The addition of sweet and salty elements blended nicely.”
Joslin's pan-fried fish was punched up with lemon zest, and his plating came down to the wire with not a second to spare. Hawkeye thought the addition of raw onion rings was redundant. Dombeck said the presentation was a little bland but thought the potatoes were good. And, Richie loved the addition of kale mentioning, “Kale is a really hot ingredient right now.”
But as the final scores were tallied, Chef Youts and Chef Joslin were sent home empty handed. Felli took top honors. Moving ahead to the finals are Felli, Hunter, Phillips and Jones.
The final competition is Aug. 15 at Cendera Center in Fort Worth, where these final four competitors will vie for the title of Top Chef 2013. Make plans to join us at the exciting finale. A limited number of VIP tickets are still available at fwtx.com that allow up-close access to the chefs.
“At Fort Worth Country Day, I sought to expand my knowledge and explore my passions for science, language and math—rather than to excel for the sole purpose of receiving good grades. I experienced the highest level of education thanks to an outstanding faculty and was salutatorian of my class and a National Merit Commended Student as a result. My achievements were possible because of many teachers who helped me discover my passion, which guided me to Swarthmore College, my first-choice school.”
Meghann Kasal ’13 2012 Davey O’Brien High School Scholarship Finalist
William Trinity Valley teaches: Government; education: University of TCU; Ph.D., experience:
When Bill who know planned to parents and School have job. “I made school education, ted it,” he says.
He’s well-respected serving as a Advanced Placement of the College For the last been one of teachers and professors who committee the national Advanced Placement exams.
“My role is to help [students] build foundations which they as they become of and participants an amazingly world,” Shelton But not just classroom. basketball for from seventh through varsity. he coached track for 14
Says parent Topham, “Top AP guru, consultant, fidant, department coach, class friend — frequently words to describe ‘Doc’ Shelton.”
A+ EducAtors
These 10 teachers bring skill and knowledge to the classroom, but they made the list because they go beyond academics to make a difference in the lives of their students and their students’ families.
by Paul K. Harral
Teaching skills are important. So is education and experience in the classroom. But the unifying theme running through nominations for Fort Worth, Texas 2013 Top Teachers was concern for students beyond the academic part of the job.
The 10 teachers selected for 2013 have plenty of experience — 203 years among them. And they have plenty of education — collectively they hold five masters degrees and two doctorate degrees.
But over and over, nominators — especially parents and students — spoke of the individual attention their favorite teacher gives. They were especially grateful that teachers were open and available to counsel young people in life skills and through the often-traumatic experience of teenage years.
The teachers spoke about their love of the profession and the responsibility they feel to guide students through school with skills that will make them good and responsible citizens long after formal schooling is over. They fret about lack of time, what they see as excessive standardized testing and laws written by well-intentioned legislators who have no direct experience in the classroom.
Marla ringel
Carroll Senior High School, Carroll ISD Teaches: Choir
education: B.M.E, Texas Christian University (Summa Cum Laude); M.M.E., TCU experience: Three years (one at Carroll Senior High School)
For Marla Ringel, teaching is more than notes and rests and musical scales. “In choir, I have the opportunity to teach through the relationships I have developed with my students,” she says. “It is incredible to see them grow and mature not only in their musical artistry, but also as young adults. This is absolutely the most rewarding part of my job.”
There are frustrations and concerns, too. “Fine arts educators across the state of Texas are fighting to justify funding for our programs and curriculum,” she says. “There are countless studies that prove correlations between higher level cognitive function and productivity of students involved in fine arts, and yet the arts are usually one of the first items in consideration for cuts.”
“My daughter only talks about becoming a choir teacher like Ms. Ringel,” said Vibha Tyagi. “Teachers are a source of positive inspiration, and they are the reason, next to home environment, that students fail or succeed in later years of their lives.”
“I love establishing an atmosphere that encourages creative learning, but also pushes the boundaries of my students’ abilities,” Ringel says.
Student Zenith Hakemy says Ringel “is an excellent teacher who knows how to communicate with students and makes each learning experience one worth learning.”
How we did it: Public school districts and private schools were asked to publicize the nomination process, and we also solicited nominations via email, on our website and in the magazine. Editors examined the more than 800 nominations received and selected 10 teachers as representative of excellence in teaching. Each teacher selected was then cleared with top administration officials in their schools or districts.
BettinA Herndon
All Saints’ Episcopal School teaches: Fourth Grade education: B.S., Tarleton State University experience: 40 years (38 at All Saints’)
This is a bittersweet school year for Bettina Herndon — her last after four decades in the classroom, mostly at All Saints’ Episcopal School. Her emotions are mixed.
“I will miss the children and all of the wonderful parents, but I am looking forward to the next chapter of my life,” she says. Her mother was
“I was a student — second grade — in Bettina’s very first class she ever taught. She was a great teacher. Both of my children had her for fourth grade. Same great experience for both of them. What a wonderful multigenerational experience she has provided for my family and many others,” says Scott Neely.
“She combines kindness and nurtur-
Anne MccArty Arts Academy, White Settlement ISD eaches: Third grade ducation: B.S., Texas A&M University (Magna Cum Laude) xperience: Seven years (five at Arts Academy)
McCarty, both the Settlement ISD Elementary Year and the Fine Teacher of the Year students to know the want to inspire them to reach their goals and integrity and graciousness,”
She is passionate about learning styles and needs Barbara Owen. “Anne taught my grandson, who differences. She was very with him, helping him reading skills,” she said.
“Of all the teachers I have worked with over a 34-year career, she is the best at the teaching I have ever seen,” Brenda Vandiver, the Curriculum/Testing Carty’s school. “Children love her, as well as their parents.” her off hours, McCarty is a community volunteer through Junior League of Fort Worth. “We all want our students responsible and caring citizens,” she says, “and we must model civic responsibility for them and lead by example.”
Anthony DeschAine
Tanglewood Elementary, Fort Worth ISD teaches: Kindergarten
education: Attended the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University experience: Two years (one at Tanglewood)
Anthony Deschaine is in only his second year of teaching and his first year at Tanglewood, but he has drawn instant acclaim from the families of his little charges.
“I have never seen such support for a teacher from students and parents. Mr. Deschaine has made a significant difference in the kindergarten class he teaches. The kids love him and it shows,” says Shannon Pilgrim.
“Mr. Deschaine has had the best impact on my child, Kate. She loves going to school and misses school over the weekend. I am amazed at how much she has learned and grown this year,” says Rhonda Rich.
Nissa Harrington says that at a parent-teacher conference Deschaine gave specific examples of where her son was doing well. “He also gave us specific examples of things to work on at home to assist with the areas that need improvement. He had set realistic tangible goals for our son,” she said.
Deschaine became a teacher later in life after a tour in the Army and some civilian jobs, a decision he attributes to his experiences with his 10-year-old daughter, Damaris.
“Through the year, I develop a parental role and obligation to my students as they become part of my life, and through that, I am able to build strong relationships with my students and their families,” he said.
LesLi WeLch
Southwest Christian School teaches: Honors/Dual Credit Bible education: Ed.D, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.A., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; M.S., Abilene Christian University; B.S., Missouri State University experience: Seven years
For Dr. Lesli Welch, teaching is about challenging students and preparing them for future service. “It is exciting to help students become Christian leaders who make an impact on society and the world,” she says.
Students, parents and other teachers say it works. Jodi Moore says her daughter reports that “Dr. Welch really challenges students to think, rather than just spout popular rhetoric, and she is always pushing students to approach ideas and situations in new ways.”
“It is very easy to learn from her because she has the ability to make almost any topic a joy to learn,” said student Aiden Smith. And she is creative. “In one class, she suddenly started acting out a monologue from a Biblical character’s point of view to help bring a concept to life,” said student Julie Johnson.
But academics are only part of it. “Both of my children have confided in her when they have had normal teenage issues with high school, and she has always made time for them,” says parent Bruce Smith.
Welch oversees required community service at the school. “One of the most rewarding parts of teaching is observing the change that takes place in students’ lives as they become involved in working with other people,” she said.
Reagan Dickeson
Liberty Elementary in Keller ISD
Teaches: Kindergarten education: B.A., Boise State University experience: 10 years (six at Liberty)
Reagan Dickeson cites a common complaint among school teachers. She says it is both her biggest challenge and her biggest frustration.
“Our job as teachers is never done. No matter how hard I work or how many hours I put in, there is always something left unfinished. The saying that it takes a village to raise a child is the truth,” Dickeson said.
But there are rewards that offset the frustrations. “As a kindergarten teacher, you’re their very first teacher, which is such a special honor. Their joy, love of learning and never-ending energy is such an inspiration to me and makes every day special and different. The relationships you form with your students and their families are one of a kind.”
Parent Marie Whitfield is an example. “Mrs. Dickeson has helped my child overcome severe anxiety, and she’s not even my child’s current teacher,” she said. Dickeson sends her child encouraging notes, checks in on her and makes her feel really special and loved.
“She goes above and beyond and then some. She is the sunshine in everyone’s day.”
gloRia Daniels
Lily B. Clayton Elementary, Fort Worth ISD
Teaches: Second Grade education: Elementary Education, Texas Wesleyan University; M.Ed., Texas Christian University experience: 35 years (30 at Lily B.)
Gloria Daniels talks about teaching children to think outside the box. Parents like that.
“Step into her classroom at any time during the day, and there is excitement in the air,” says parent Jennifer Ledbetter. “Her exuberance carries over to her students, encouraging them to think outside of the box, inside the box, under the box, and then, how can you make the box a circle?”
Daniels says it is rewarding to provide children with new knowledge and show them how it connects to big ideas. “I also love to teach children in realistic and engaging ways by using hands-on activities
that help them learn on a conceptual level. It allows them to understand knowledge on a deeper level. Problem solving and thinking ‘out of the box’ promotes creativity and taking risks. This, too, is rewarding for me.”
“She consistently goes above and beyond,” says parent Heather Junker. “She arrives early and stays late. She pushes her students to improve and honors creativity.”
Technology and the speed of society make it difficult for children to slow down enough to think about their thinking, Daniels said. “It’s not a problem without a solution,” she says. “We just have to find ways and time to do both things well.”
Sheri Fuller
Fort Worth Country Day
Teaches: First Grade
education: B.S., Texas Tech and Hardin-Simmons University; Special education graduate work, TCU and Texas Woman’s University experience: 40 years (22 at Country Day)
Sheri Fuller points out that you can’t have a bad day in first grade. “I love to inspire in young children the belief that every day should be the best day of your life,” she says. “To see the joy they feel as they learn to read or discover a new way to solve a math problem or simply pull their first tooth is reason to celebrate.”
She’s been in the classroom for 40 years more than half of that at Country Day.
“Mrs. Fuller is sweet, patient and always listens to each and every student,” says Alavala Harshi. “My son is a fast learner, and she encourages him more in the class by giving him advanced learning material. My son totally enjoys it.”
“Apart from academics, she teaches kids how to be responsible citizens as they grow up. Kids totally love her,” Harshi said.
For Fuller, the most rewarding part of
teaching is “watching children fall in love with learning and express their desire to wake up every morning ready to come to school.”
“It is rewarding to see the way that they show compassion for one another and see each other through the innocent eyes of childhood,” she said.
Joey Paul
Aledo High School
Teaches: Band education: B.M.E., Texas Tech University; M.Ed., Texas Christian University experience: 20 years
For Joey Paul, it is about more than marching and instruments. That’s just a means to an end. “I use music as a vehicle to provide student leadership,” Paul says.
“His impact is felt beyond just fine arts,” says Dr. Doug Funk, assistant principal at Aledo High School. “His work improves the quality of the educational experiences and lives of everyone in our community. His energy is unending, and his professionalism is unsurpassed. Aledo High School is a better place because he is here.”
He’s been at Aledo his entire teaching career.
“I enjoy a life of music and have always enjoyed working with young students to prepare them for the ‘real world,’ and hopefully a life-long appreciation of music,” Paul said.
“Paul tirelessly gives his time and energy to ensure that the students in his band program reach their potential musically and personally,” says Funk.
Paul frets about the amount of classroom time lost because of mandatory testing and about “not having enough help and resources for teaching our most precious resource, our kids.”
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“We have been a part of the Primrose family for more than eight years. The staff and teachers are awesome and genuinely love my children. Now, my daughter is in third grade and doing extremely well in public school. She was placed in the gifted and talented program within the first few months. I give the Primrose staff complete credit for her preparedness. My son just started kindergarten and can read books that you would not even believe. Again, I credit Primrose. Primrose is an extension of our family, and I can’t imagine my children being with anyone else.”
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Private School Guide
Each year, thousands of tarrant county parents begin their hunt for the perfect private school. filling out application after application, setting up interviews and making multiple visits to schools, these diligent and dedicated parents seek an answer to an age-old question: Where will my child excel academically, grow personally and truly enjoy learning?
Whether you’re seeking a private school for a specific teaching methodology or prefer that your child learn in a religious environment at a school that shares your family’s vision, the search can seem daunting. things can get especially tricky if you are enrolling more than one child into private school—one size doesn’t fit all, and it’s difficult to find just the right match. extensive research is often required, and critical questions will arise regarding tuition costs, test assessments, personal interviews and the application process, among others. When it comes down to it, choosing a private school for your child is no easy task, to say the least.
on the following pages, you will find a comprehensive list of private schools in tarrant county. from fine arts academies and faith-based schools, to Montessori academies and schools focused on accelerated learning for the gifted and talented, the 2013 private school guide gives parents an in-depth look at each school, including accreditation, student-to-teacher ratio, cost of tuition and teacher requirements.
We hope you will find this quick reference to the area’s private schools helpful as you explore the possibilities of your child’s private school education.
Private School Guide
Al-Hedayah Academy Fort Worth 817.265.6667, hedayah.com
All Saints Catholic School Fort Worth
817.624.2670 ascsfw.org
All Saints’ Episcopal School Fort Worth 817.560.5700, asesftw.org
Anderson Private School for Gifted & Talented & Creative Fort Worth
817.448.8484 andersonschool.net
Arlington Faith Academy Arlington 817.483.0119 ext.
Barbara Gordon Montessori School Colleyville
817.354.6670, bgmontessori.org
Bethesda Christian School Fort Worth
817.281.6446
bethesdachristianschool.org
Bright Horizons Montessori at Sundance Fort Worth
817.334.0036, brighthorizons. com/sundance
Burleson Adventist School
Burleson
817.295.6812
burlesonadventistschool.com
Burton Adventist Academy Arlington 817.572.0081 burtonacademy.org
Calvary Christian
Fort Worth
817.332.3351 calvaryacademy.com
Cassata High School Fort Worth 817.926.1745 cassatahs.org
CCC Academy Fort Worth 817.274.9494 thecccacademy.com
Children’s
Arlington 817.784.6655 childrensuniversity.com
Chisholm Trail
Keene
817.558.4404 ctanet.org
The Clariden School of Southlake Southlake 682.237.0400 claridenschool.org
Private School Guide
Covenant Christian Academy of Colleyville Colleyville 817.281.4333 x 1, covenantchristian.net
Covenant Classical
Fort Worth
817.820.0884 covenantfw.org
Créme De La Créme Colleyville 817.416.3683 cremedelacreme.com
Crown Of Life Lutheran School Colleyville 817.251.1881, colschool.org
Ekklesia Christian School Fort Worth
817.332.1202, ekklesiachristianschool.org
Fellowship Academy Kennedale 817.483.2400 fellowship-academy.org
Fort Worth Academy Fort Worth 817.370.1191, fwacademy.org
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts Fort Worth
817.924.1482, fwafa.org
Texas School of the Arts Edgecliff Village
817.732.8372, mytesa.org
Fort Worth Adventist Junior Academy
Fort Worth
817.370.7177, fwaa.net
Fort Worth Christian School North Richland Hills
817.520.6200, fwc.org
Fort Worth Country Day School
Fort Worth
817.732.7718, fwcd.org
Fort Worth Montessori School
Fort Worth
817.294.9850 fortworthmontessori.com
Gateway School Arlington
817.226.6222 gatewayschool.com
Grace Prep. Academy
Arlington
817.557.3399, graceprep.org
Grapevine Faith Christian School
Grapevine
817.442.9144 grapevinefaith.com
areas.
Conference of Seventh Day Adventists
Private School Guide
Harvest Christian Academy Watauga 817.485.1660, hcasaints.org
Hill School of Fort Worth Fort Worth 817.923.9482, hillschool.org
Hill School of Grapevine Grapevine 817.310.0876, hillschool.org
Holy Cross Christian Academy Burleson 817.295.7232 hccaburleson.com
Holy Family Catholic School Fort Worth 817.737.4201, hfsfw.org
St. Joseph Catholic School Arlington 817.419.6800, stjosephtx.org
Holy Trinity Catholic School Grapevine 817.421.8000, holytcs.org
Immaculate Conception Catholic School Denton 940.381.1155 catholicschooldenton.org
Jane Justin School Fort Worth 817.390.2831, cscfw.org
Joshua Christian Academy
Joshua 817.295.7377
joshuachristianacademy.org
Key School Fort Worth
817.446.3738 keyschoolfortworth.org
Lake Country Christian School Fort Worth 817.236.8703, lccs.org
Liberty Christian School Argyle 940.294.2000 libertychristian.com
Lighthouse Christian Academy Fort Worth
817.237.7641 lcafw.org
Messiah Lutheran Classical Academy Keller
817.431.5486, mlcatexas.org
Montessori
Children’s House & School
Fort Worth
817.732.8480/817.732.0252, mchfw.com
Nazarene Christian Academy Crowley 817.297.7003, fwf.org
Private School Guide
New Beginnings Montessori Bedford 817.267.8100, nbmontessori.com
Nolan Catholic High School Fort Worth
817.457.2920 nolancatholichs.org
North Central Texas Academy Granbury 254.897.4822 northcentraltexasacademy.org
North Park Christian Academy North Richland Hills
817.498.8456, northparknow. com
Our Lady of Victory Catholic School Fort Worth
817.924.5123, olvfw.com
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School Fort Worth
817.923.0058, omom.org
Pantego Christian Academy Arlington Elementary: Arlington/ Mansfield
817.460.3315, pantego.com
Park Row Christian Academy
Arlington
817.277.1021
parkrowchristian.net
Primrose School of Bedford
Bedford
817.545.5485
primrosebedford.com
Primrose School of Columbus Trail
Fort Worth
817.423.4000
primrosecolumbustrail.com
Primrose School at Eagle Ranch
Fort Worth
817.236.6760
primroseeagleranch.com
Primrose School of Hall Johnson Grapevine
817.416.0404
primrosehalljohnson.com
Primrose School at
Keller
817.741.5044
primroseheritage.com
Primrose School of Hidden Lakes
Southlake
817.337.4666
primrosehiddenlakes.com
Primrose School of Keller Keller
817.337.0717
primrosekeller.com
Private School Guide
Primrose School of Grand Peninsula Grand Prairie 817.477.0077
primrosegrandpeninsula.com
Primrose School of Mid-cities Hurst 817.485.8993
primrosemidcities.com
Primrose School of NE Green Oaks Arlington 817.543.2626
primrosenegreenoaks.com
Primrose School of Parkwood Hill Fort Worth 817.281.5322
primroseparkwoodhill.com
Primrose School of Southlake Southlake
817.421.8087
primrosesouthlake.com
Primrose School of Walnut Creek Mansfield 817.477.0880 primrosewalnutcreek.com
Redeemer Lutheran School Benbrook 817.560.0032 redeemerfw.org
St. Andrew Catholic School Fort Worth
817.924.8917 standrewsch.org
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School Keller
817.431.4845, seascc.org
St. George Catholic School Fort Worth
817.222.1221, sgcctx.org
St. Ignatius College Preparatory Fort Worth
817.801.4801 iggies.net
St. John the Apostle Catholic School North Richland Hills
817.284.2228, stjs.org
St. Maria Goretti Catholic School Arlington
817.275.5081, smgschool.org
St. Paul Lutheran School Fort Worth
817.332.2281, stpaulfw.com
St. Paul’s Preparatory Academy
Arlington 817.561.3500, stpaulsprep.com
Private School Guide
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School Fort Worth
817.246.2032, spsfw.org
St. Peter’s Classical School Fort Worth
817.294.0124 stpetersclassical.org
St. Rita Catholic School Fort Worth 817.451.9383, saintritaschool.net
St. Vincent’s School Bedford 817.354.7979, svsbedford.net
Texas Lutheran University Seguin • 830.372.8000 • tlu.edu
Texas Southern University Houston • 713.313.7071 • tsu.edu
State University San Marcos • 512.245.2111 txstate.edu
Texas Tech University Lubbock • 806.742.2011 • www. admissions.ttu.edu/
Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth • 817.531.4444 txwes.edu
Texas Woman’s University Denton • 940.898.2000 • twu.edu
The College of Saints John Fisher & Thomas More Fort Worth • 817.923.8459 fishermore.edu
Trinity University San Antonio • 1.800.TRINITY trinity.edu
University of Dallas Irving • 972.721.5000 • udallas.edu
college & University Guide
University of Houston Houston • 713.743.2255 • uh.edu
University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio • 1.800.749.WORD uiw.edu
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton • 1.800.727.8642 • umhb.edu
University of North Texas Denton • 940.565.2000 • unt.edu
University of Texas - Arlington Arlington • 817.272.2011 • uta.edu
University of Texas at Austin Austin • 512.471.3434 • utexas.edu
University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio • 210.458.8000 utsa.edu
Wayland Baptist University Plainview • 806.291.1000 • wbu.edu
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That’s why more students than ever are choosing UT Arlington as their college home. Through world-class academic programs, meaningful research endeavors, and a vibrant campus life, we provide our bright and diverse students with opportunities for life-changing experiences both inside and outside the classroom. At our Arlington campus, budding scholars work alongside pioneering faculty members to discover solutions to complex problems in health care, energy, technology, and more. At our Fort Worth Center, working professionals learn new skills to improve their careers in programs specifically designed for them. Thoughtful exploration and innovative offerings place UT Arlington on a fast track to becoming a nationally recognized research university while affirming our commitment to engaging minds and changing lives.
Graduate Program Guide
Abilene Christian University
Abilene • 1.800.468.6228 acu.edu/graduate
Amberton University • Garland 972.279.6511 • amberton.edu
Angelo State University San Angelo • 325.942.2169 angelo.edu/dept/grad_school
Baylor University • Waco
1.800.BAYLORU or 254.710.3588 baylor.edu/graduate
Baylor Law School • Waco
1.800.BAYLORU or 254.710.3588 baylor.edu/law
Dallas Baptist University • Dallas 214.333.7100 • dbu.edu/graduate
LeTourneau University • Longview Multiple campuses • 1.800.759.8811 letu.edu
Midwestern State University Wichita Falls • 940.397.4352 mwsu.edu
Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, Houston, Harlingen • 210.434.6711 • ollusa.edu
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View • 936.261.1000 pvamu.edu
Architecture, Agriculture, Accounting, Juvenile Justice and Psychology, Human Sciences, Social Sciences. Rice University • Houston 713.348.4002 • graduate.rice.edu
St. Edward’s
• stedwards.edu
• stmarytx.edu/grad
Graduate Program Guide
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Fort Worth • 1.877.GO.SWBTS swbts.edu
Stephen F. Austin State University Nacogdoches • 936.468.2807 sfasu.edu/graduate
Sul Ross State University • Alpine 1.888.722.SRSU • sulross.edu
Tarleton State University Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Online 254.968.9104 • tarleton.edu/graduate
Texas A&M University College Station • 979.845.3211 tamu.edu
Texas Christian University Fort Worth • 817.257.7000 graduate.tcu.edu
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshal School of Law Houston • 713.313.4455 • tsulaw.edu
Texas State University San Marcos • 512.245.2111 txstate.edu
Texas Tech University • Lubbock 806.742.2787 • depts.ttu.edu/ gradschool/admissions/how.php
Texas Tech University School of Law Lubbock • 806.742.3990 • law.ttu.edu
Texas A&M School of Law (Formerly Texas Wesleyan School of Law Fort Worth • 817.531.4930 law.txwes.edu (may change)
Texas Wesleyan University Fort Worth • 817.531.7511 • txwes.edu
Texas Woman’s University Denton, Dallas, Houston 940.898.2000 • twu.edu
University of Dallas • Irving 972.721.5000 • udallas.edu
University of Houston • Houston 713.743.2255 • uh.edu
University of Houston Law Center Houston • 713.743.2100 • law.uh.edu
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton • 1.800.727.8642
University of North Texas • Denton 940.565.2383 • graduateschool.unt.edu
UNT Health Science Center Fort Worth • 817.735.2000 • unthsc.edu
Graduate Program Guide
University of Texas at El Paso El Paso • 915.747.5000 utep.edu/graduate
University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio • 210.458.4331 graduateschool.utsa.edu
University of Texas School of Law Austin • 512.471-5151 • utexas.edu/law
University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio • 1.800.749.WORD uiw.edu
doctorate with 3 concentrations, 4 professional degrees (Pharmacy, Optometry, Physical Therapy, Doctor of Nursing Practice)
Preparing for college is a tricky process. It's important to visit different college campuses, apply for the right loans and take the required tests for admission. To assist our readers, in addition to the school charts this month, we assigned writer Courtney Dabney to provide an online guide on how and when you should start preparing for college. Visit fwtx.com to see her suggestions for setting out on the road to higher education. Dabney suggests preparing early so you don’t wake up in a panic in the middle of your senior year.
notes: Information provided by representatives of each school. schools included offer grades beyond kindergarten. K e Y: ACC s: Association of Classical Christian schools; AC sI: Association of Christian schools International; AC st: Association of Christian schools of texas; AMI: Association of Montessori International; AMs: American Montessori society CItA: Commission on International and transregional Accreditation; ICAA: International Christian Accrediting Association; IM s: International Montessori society; IsA s: Independent school Association of the southwest; nAIs: national Association of Independent schools; nAPCIs: national Association of Private Catholic Independent schools; nCAC s: north Central Association of Colleges and schools nC sA: national Christian schools Association of America; nL sA: national Lutheran school Association nPsAA: national Private school Accreditation Alliance; sAC s: southern Association of Colleges and schools (Advanced is the parent for sAC s); sAes: southwestern Association of episcopal schools; tAAPs: texas Alliance of Accredited Private schools tAPPs: texas Association of Private and Parochial schools; tCCeD: texas Catholic Conference education Department; te A: texas education Agency; tPsAC: texas Private school Accreditation Commission
Unquenchable ThirsT
Tarrant County is currently experiencing moderate to severe drought. While the county should see improved conditions by september, long-term projections are more troubling.
By Jessica Llanes
Along a rural stretch of u. s. route 183 in the red river Basin, the once expansive Lake Kemp has receded to less than 25 percent of its former glory. Exceptional drought conditions have reduced this reservoir and others in the basin to cracked red clay inhabited by sun-bleached vegetation and struggling wildlife. Wichita Falls, which has been living with drought conditions deemed by experts to be worse than the 1930s Dust Bowl Era, holds the dubious honor of being the largest city in Texas threatened with running out of water. Water reservoirs have been hovering at about a third of capacity for months on end, resulting in stringent water restrictions and sinking city revenues.
An emergency drought scenario like this one is exactly what lawmakers, strategists and business leaders in the Metroplex are working hard to avoid. Yet this situation is reality for residents living a mere 120 miles northwest of Fort Worth.
“The reservoirs that supply the Fort Worth area are 74 percent full, and if you head out west of Wichita Falls, they are 30 percent full,” says Dr. Robert Mace, deputy executive administrator for water science and conservation at the Texas Water Development Board. “So you are lucky you are on the wet side of that line. West of that line there is a dramatic difference in how the reservoirs are reacting to the drought.”
Wichita Falls and other parts of Texas stricken with extreme drought conditions stand as a warning for the rest of the state, and North Texas in particular, that proactive steps need to be taken to secure adequate water sources for the coming decades.
Tarrant Regional Water District currently serves 1.8 million residents in more than 70 cities across 11 counties, including Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield and the Trinity River Authority. In order to better meet demands, TRWD attempted to obtain water from Oklahoma’s Red River watershed under the Red River Compact, a congressionally backed agreement allowing for interstate water sharing. However, on June 13, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the bid and upheld Oklahoma’s law forbidding out-of-state water sales.
“The court ruled on it, and we will move on and work from that,” Mayor Betsy Price said in response to the ruling. “It just makes the fact that we have to look at conservation all that much more imperative. Ultimately, we will have to look for other sources of water, new pipelines, new reservoirs, and they get costly. That’s why conservation is so critical to help keep costs down and preserve the water we do have.”
then, 85 percent of the state remains in some phase of drought, and 60 percent falls into the severe, extreme or exceptional category.
“There doesn’t seem to be any El Niño event in the forecast that would lead to a really wet winter to help break the drought once and for all,” says Dr. John Nielsen-Gammon, Texas state climatologist and Texas A&M professor. “Over the long haul, both the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans are in patterns that generally favor dry conditions for Texas, so it is not surprising that we’ve been having problems with drought for several years now.”
Dr. Mace agrees, “Natural cycles tied to sea surface temperatures suggest that we’re probably 15 years into what typically is a 30-year drier period on average for Texas. We are not out of the woods yet, and it is likely that severe short-term droughts are going to hit the Dallas-Fort Worth area for the next 10 to 15 years.”
“What water conservation does is it buys us time to make smart choices going forward about how we want to develop future resources,” says Mark Olson, conservation and creative manager at TRWD. “initially, water supplies were sufficient through the year 2030, but lower water use is allowing us to extend that timeline beyond what we originally thought…Any amount of water that we can save today is going to be a good thing for the whole community.”
In 2011, almost the entire state experienced exceptional drought conditions. Despite dramatic improvement since
Areas like Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio and Austin are on the “hinge” between dry west and wet eastern part of the state.
“What we’ve seen is this pattern over the last 10 years, where [hinge cities] get these short-term intense droughts, and then we get a good year. Then the cycle repeats,” explains Dr. Mace. “What we have seen over the past two years is that we’re not quite getting the good rainy year in between the short-term drought. Those drought years are connecting up.”
Stacked drought years can create a water deficit that is hard to overcome. The longer the drought drags on, the greater the long-term impact, which is why the rain enjoyed by the Metroplex last year was not enough to stall the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant Regional Water District from instituting “stage one” water restrictions in June. (Stage one restrictions kick in when water reservoirs drop below 75 percent capacity as part of the city’s emergency water management plan.)
Stacked drought years can create a water deficit that is hard to overcome. The longer the drought drags on, the greater the long-term impact.
“As dry conditions continue, the stream flow and the water coming into the reservoirs stay below normal because the ground is dry,” says Dr. Nielsen-Gammon. “Any rain that falls starts off by making the soil wet, and it’s only the leftovers that feed the streams.”
Ongoing drought conditions are only part of the water supply equation affecting the Metroplex. Dallas-Fort Worth also logged the largest population bump in the nation between summer 2011 and 2012 and has grown by an impressive 4.3 percent since 2010 to more than 6.7 million, according to census information. The City of Fort Worth is expected to be home to more than 1.5 million citizens by 2050, and water demands are expected to double.
“We have got to learn how to conserve what we have today so that we can extend our current supply,” says Mayor Price. “Small changes in the way we use water, reducing waste and reducing landscaping water can have a big influence on our future needs.”
Matt Greske, director of government affairs for the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, is concerned about ensuring water supply needs not only for a growing population but also the business community. To help secure future water supplies, Greske and other community leaders are backing recently passed state legislation known as Senate Joint Resolution 1, which voters have the opportunity to ratify in November. SJR1 approves a one-time withdrawal of $2 billion from the state’s rainy day fund for a “water bank,” allowing the state to loan
money to municipalities and water districts for projects supporting Texas water needs.
“It is predicted over the next 50 years that we are going to be well short of our water needs, not just for drinking but also for manufacturing,” Greske says. “For us to balance this huge population boom that we’ve had and continue adding jobs and top talent and continue having people move to the state, we need to have that secure water source. I think that’s a prudent use of our money—to allow citizens to have a good quality of life.”
Critics of the legislation say the measures are fiscally irresponsible and worry about the environmental impact of proposed water projects. Greske maintains that conservation remains a top priority for North Texans, and this funding is necessary for the economic health of the region.
“If you have a project approved for design and environmental impact and finally get the funding approved five years later, we’ve already had population growth in that five years. So it is addressing a need we had five years ago, not a need we have going forward,” Greske explains. “When there is no real funding for it, over the years the price tag for implementing a plan grows. This is going to be a more proactive approach. Water districts around the state already have plans in place for their regions, and this will allow them to engage with state leaders to discuss the importance of their projects.”
In recent years, the Metroplex has been criticized for depleting water resources compared to cities such as San Anto-
Preserving Your Landscape in a Drought
A healthy lawn only needs an inch of water a week in the summer, an inch every two weeks in the fall and less in the winter. Weather stations across the Metroplex measure temperature and rainfall to help gauge how much moisture lawns need from week to week.
Don’t water during the middle of the day. Up to 30 percent of water will be lost to evaporation in the heat of the sun.
Let your grass grow a little longer. Grass that is cut and watered less often develops a deeper root system. Also, leave the lawn clippings to allow shade for the soil surface.
Add 3 to 4 inches of mulch to flower beds and around trees and shrubs to help retain moisture levels.
Use rain and freeze sensors on sprinklers systems and turn off sprinkler systems after a good storm to save up to 10 percent on your water bill.
Texas clay soils absorb moisture more slowly so consider cycling your sprinkler through lawn zones in shorter bursts to give the moisture a chance to soak in.
Inspect your irrigation system with a free audit from the City of Fort Worth to look for broken heads, leaks, and pressure and flow issues.
Use drip irrigation for flower beds, vegetable gardens and container plants.
Visit your local nurseries or txsmartscape.com to learn how to landscape using native or adaptive plants.
For more tips and information, visit savefortworthwater.org, savetarrantwater.com and follow
“The Lawn Whisperer” on Facebook (facebook.com/TxLawnWhisperer) and Twitter (@TxLawnWhisperer).
Regional water plans are focused on water conservation strategies but also are looking at expansion so that supply meets future demands.
nio and El Paso, but Linda Christie, community and governmental relations director at TRWD, disagrees. She explains that the misconception is based on per capita water use statistics collected by the Texas Water Development Board. Those stats do not effectively distinguish between residential and industrial water use.
“The DFW metroplex is an economic engine for the state, and they do not have the same industry or commercial use in San Antonio and El Paso that we do,” Christie says. “Our residential numbers of consumption compared very favorably with San Antonio and El Paso.”
Statewide and regional water plans remain focused on continuing water conservation strategies but also are looking at expansion to ensure water supply meets future demand. To meet current local demands, some water is being pumped from East Texas into the Metroplex. Expansion plans in Tarrant County include building more pipelines and new reservoirs, but the price tags for both are large, as are the timetables for completion.
The TRWD also has a wetlands water reuse project that is the first of its type in the nation. After completion, it should provide close to 3,000 acres of habitat that will double as an eco-friendly water filtration system adding approximately 115,000 acres to the water supply. Conservation remains the lowest-cost solution with the least environmental impact.
“What water conservation does is it buys us time to make smart choices going forward about how we want to develop future resources,” says Mark Olson, conservation and creative manager at TRWD. “Initially, water supplies were sufficient through the year 2030, but lower water use is allowing us to extend that timeline beyond what we originally thought…Any amount of water that we can save today is going to be a good thing for the whole community.”
In the spring, the TRWD conducted an exhaustive study of water conservation programs nationwide, ranking the most efficient and easy-to-implement strategies that could be adopted from other programs. Mandatory twice-a-week watering proved to be the top strategy in the study, resulting in significant savings annually.
For instance, in 2011, total outdoor water use accounted for approximately 50 percent of all TRWD water supplies. During the summer months, water use more than doubles due to outdoor watering, and half of that is deemed to be wasted as a result of overwatering or runoff.
“One of the misconceptions that people have when it comes to watering their lawn is they think their lawns need more water than they really do,” explains Olson. “So this twice per week watering strategy is just a good idea. What it does is create a healthy lawn. There are studies that show that on average homeowners give their lawns two or three times the water it really needs.”
There was an 8.5 percent decrease in water use (or 5.8 billion gallons of water) the last time twice-a-week water restrictions were in place in DFW, and Mayor Price hopes the reduction is even more substantial this time.
The City of Fort Worth is expected to be home to more than 1.5 million citizens by 2050, and water demands are expected to double.
“We probably wouldn’t be at our 75 percent trigger [for drought restrictions] yet if we had stayed at twice a week watering this entire time,” says Christie, referencing Dallas, which has been using twice-a-week water restrictions nonstop since 2011 as a conservation measure.
Because conservation remains a top priority, the TRWD and city leaders are focusing their efforts on outreach to raise awareness about the challenges affecting the water supply and to make water conservation a daily habit.
To put it in perspective, water saved through conservation costs about $0.25 per 1,000 gallons. Compare this to the cost of water from reuse, pipeline or new reservoir sources, which ranges between $1 and $3 per 1,000 gallons.
“If we encourage native plants, zeroscaping and green building, we are all going to be better off,” says Mayor Price. “We have got to educate people. It’s something we all need to focus on doing so we don’t waste what we have. Our water is precious.”
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Neiman Marcus
Fort Worth and
The Barrett Martin Havran Memorial Committee
invite you to the
First Fête of Fall
COCKTAIL RECEPTION AND HIDDEN TREASURES
benefiting the Big Brothers Big Sisters
Barrett Martin Havran Little Steps Big Futures Program
Thursday, September 12, 2013
6:30 until 9:30 pm
Neiman Marcus
Fort Worth
Enjoy celebrity designer appearances, entertainment, a raffle, silent auction, and culinary delights and libations from Fort Worth’s finest
HONORARY CHAIRS
Governor of Texas Rick Perry and First Lady Anita Perry
U.S. Representative Kay Granger
U.S. Representative Roger Williams and Patty Williams
Mayor of Fort Worth Betsy Price and Tom Price
SAMPLING OF TREASURES
“South Seas” Patron Party on the Grounds of the Paul Dorman Estate
Grandiose VIP Reception at the Home of Susie and Lee Finley
Designers appearances by Anthony Luciano
Elizabeth Showers
Jan Showers
Karen Simon
Raffle for Celebrity 7-Night Pacific Coast Wine Cruise
Exotic Silent Auction Items
FEATURED RESTAURANTS
Bistro Louise Catering - Chef Louise Lamensdorf
Bonnell’s & Waters - Chef Jon Bonnell
Del Frisco’s Double-Eagle Steak House - Chef Anthony Felli
Ellerbe Fine Foods - Chef Molly McCook
Grady’s Line Camp Steakhouse - Chef Grady Spears
Let’s Eat - Chef Curren Dodds
Nothing Bundt Cakes - Chef Chris Padilla
Ruth’s Chris Steak House - Chef Craig Doyle
Saint-Emilion - Chef Mark Hitri
The Capital Grille - Chef Todd Williamson
FEATURED BEVERAGES
Coors Distributing Company of Fort Worth
Enchanted Rock Vodka
Rebecca Creek Whiskey
The Vineyard at Florence
To purchase sponsorships, individual tickets, raffle tickets, or to bid on auction items and for further information, contact: Diana Aguirre, Big Brothers Big Sisters Lone Star, at 817.877.4277, Extension 130, or daguirre@bbbstx.org or visit www.bbbstx.org/havran
It’s in the Details
Dream Home projects bring together highly skilled companies whose attention to detail makes the final package truly something to behold.
by Paul K. harral
Not all the effort that goes into the 2013 Fort Worth, texas Dream home will be clearly on Display to a visitor. framing, wiring, foundation and air and heating ducts are prime examples.
conversely, everyone will see the work of partin Drywall. tracey and ernest partin started the company in 1990 as a home-based business and worked their way into the custom building market. this is their fourth Dream home project.
Dream homes can be complex projects with a variety of finishes in different areas. if you’ve ever tried taping and bedding, not to mention texturing, you know how hard it is to do well. that, says ernest partin, is extremely difficult to do without experience.
the 2013 version of fort worth, texas magazine’s Dream home is at 4010 w. 4th st. in the monticello addition. it is a 5,600-square-foot french eclectic-style home. proceeds from the tour tickets benefit a wish with wings, a non-profit that grants special wishes to children dealing with lifethreatening conditions.
that’s a big draw for the partins. “after learning what a wish with wings is, we are even more excited. the benefit of giving back and helping others is priceless to me and tracey,” says partin. “this program is a
privilege and honor to be a part of. i am looking forward to working with them in the future to help grant more wishes.”
the roof on a Dream home also is a high-profile project, says larry cremean, president and owner of texas tile roofing co. the company is family-owned with more than 30 years of experience. cremean doesn’t have personal experience with a wish with wings, “but we are proud to give a helping hand with this wonderful organization.”
the job has not been especially challenging, he says, but “what’s usually challenging about any roof project is all the subs staying on schedule and, of course, you have to factor in our crazy weather here in north texas.”
this is the first Dream home project for overhead garage Door, says bret westbrook, a U.s. army combat veteran and tcU alumnus. we enjoy “the challenge of creating custom, hand-made cedar doors for new homes,” he says. that is what has been designed for the Dream home — “a beautiful custom cedar door design that we can’t wait to show on the Dream home.”
and there are benefits, he says. “we get the opportunity to work with a wish with wings and hopefully help some children with life-threatening conditions,” he says. “also, working with local companies in the community and creating new relationships will benefit us in the future.”
for paula roberts of pierce hardware & Decorative plumbing, a 75-year-old company, it’s all about the details.
“i look at every job as my own personal project and strive to make
2013 FortWorth, Texas magazine Dream Home
4010 W. 4th st., Fort Worth
Benefiting a Wish with Wings tour Dates: sept. 25 - oct. 27
Aerial image by Quadropix
The Roof Tile Specialist
2013 FortWorth,Texas Dream Home Partners
• Aaron Iron Works Inc.
• Acme Brick
• Advanced Cast Stone Inc.
• AG Builders
• Ajax Glass and Mirror Co.
• Durango Doors of Fort Worth
• Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
Dallas-Fort Worth
• Flynn+Watson Architects
• Interceramic Marble Collection
• Interceramic Tile & Stone
• J&S Air Inc.
• Loveless Gutters
• Nationwide Lifts of Texas
• OmniView Window and Door of Fort Worth
• Overhead Garage Door
• Partin Drywall
• Phillips Lawn Sprinkler
• Pierce Hardware Decorative Hardware and Plumbing
• Presidio Tile
• Proscapes Lawn and Tree Care Inc.
• Sherwin-Williams
• Teague Lumber Co.
• The Kitchen Source
• Texas Designer Flooring of Fort Worth
• Texas Electric
• Texas Tile Roofing
• That’s Haute
• Unique Door Designs
• Vintage Floors
every situation a smooth one, hopefully minus a few grey hairs,” she says. Dream Homes are not normal jobs because the ultimate owner is unknown. So the customer here is the interior designer and the builder.
Regardless, the process is to meet with the decision-makers early in the process to gain insight so that she can offer suggestions that will make the home the masterpiece they visualize.
“I always tell my customers, ‘Don’t worry about all the small details; that is why I am here,’ ” Roberts said. “Just think of the big picture. In the end, it will be fine.”
She’s also excited about the charitable aspects of the project. “Being a mom and now a GiGi not a grandmother, there is a difference — I couldn’t imagine the worry and heartache these families have faced,” she said. “If I can make a small difference in one of those kiddo’s lives, I am all in.”
Presented by:
Accounts from those tied to that moment in history 50 years ago
to the newspaper, which he described as being “complete bedlam.”
schieffer’s assignment that day was to hang back and answer the phones while many of the other staff reporters went out to cover the story. a woman called in and asked schieffer for a ride to Dallas. schieffer responded by saying, “Lady, the president has been shot, and we are not a taxi service.” the response from the other end of the line was, “i think the person they’ve arrested is my son.” it was Marguerite claverie, Lee harvey oswald’s mother, and schieffer instinctively responded, “Where do you live?”
schieffer contacted star-Telegram auto editor bill foster and asked him to drive. the two of them went to oswald’s mother’s home on the west side of fort Worth, and when they pulled up, they saw a little woman with gray hair standing on the curb. she got in the backseat with schieffer, and he interviewed her on the way over. “she was a lunatic. obsessed with money. she talked about how she would starve to death and how nobody would feel sorry for her and everybody would just feel sorry for his wife,” schieffer says. “i remember her asking me, ‘Do you think they’d pay me to give an interview?’”
Remembering JFK's Assassination
Stories from those connected to the 48 hours surrounding that moment in history
by Jennifer casseday-Blair
Casa Mañana is presenting OswAld: The AcTuAl InTerrOgATIOn by Dennis r ichar D froM nov. 9 –nov. 17. this compelling performance examines the history and events surrounding the 48 hours that Lee harvey oswald was in the custody of the Dallas police Department after the assassination of president John f Kennedy.
Leading up to the performance, we will be spotlighting individuals with a tie to those 48 hours in history.
Journalism legend bob schieffer was a night police reporter at the time of JfK’s assassination. When Kennedy was shot, schieffer was asleep after working until 3 a.m. that morning. schieffer’s brother woke him and told him the news. schieffer quickly dressed and went
When they reached the police station in Dallas, schieffer took oswald’s mother into the police station. “if people didn’t ask, we never told them who we were. i used to wear a snapbrim hat so i’d look like a detective,” schieffer says.
schieffer walked up to the first uniformed officer he saw and said that he was the one who brought oswald’s mother over. assuming that he was a detective, they put schieffer and oswald’s mother in a little office at the station. he would go out into the hallway, gather up information and then use the phone in that office to report back to the newspaper.
Performance InformatIon:
Oswald: The Actual Interrogation this compelling new play delves into the history and controversy surrounding the 48 hours Lee harvey oswald was in the custody of the Dallas police Department after the assassination of president John f. Kennedy. Casa Mañana nov. 9 - 17 casamanana.org
oswald’s mother wanted to see her son. schieffer asked the chief of homicide if she was allowed to see oswald. at that point, they all went into a holding room, and schieffer remembers thinking, “i’m going to get to see this guy.” but before schieffer had a chance to see oswald, an fbi agent asked him who he was and if he was a reporter. at that time, the agent told schieffer, “i don’t ever want to see you again.”
after schieffer’s exclusive encounter with oswald’s mother, he doesn’t remember anyone treating him differently around the newspaper. oswald’s mother lived out her days selling her son’s clothing and belongings.
Worth, Texas: The City’s
Bob Schieffer was a night police reporter for the StarTelegram at the time he received a phone call from Lee Harvey Oswald’s mother saying she thought her son had shot the president.
ywca fort worth & tarrant county
Because of You
celebrating those who have cared and shared for the past fifteen years Friday, September 27, 2013
In honor of fifteen years of caring and sharing, the YWCA is proud to recognize the past event chairs and honorary chairs of Women Who Care Share.
Honorary Chair and Luncheon Founder
Beverlee Herd
Luncheon Committee Event Chair
Mary Stelter
Emily Adams
Jill Ahrens
Mary Alice Brumley
June Harnest Chavern
Juana Rosa Daniell
Cari Fowler Davis
Erin Davis Heineking
Wendy Davis Gerrish
Mitzi Davis
Martha Fikes
Kay Fortson
Jackie Gibbons
Carolyn Gruensfelder
Beverlee Herd
Debi Hicks
Sheila B. Johnson
Charlotte & Houston Kauffman
Doris Klabzuba
Melinda Klabzuba
Mary Ann Kleuser
Jane Kormen
Ginny Markley
Lou Martin
Megan Davis McConnell
Margaret McDonald
Cheryl McDonald
Linda C. Morris
Judy Park
Kathy Spicer
Mary Stelter
Alice Stamm
Sandy Stepp
Janet Stevens
In Memory: Nancy Snyder • Mary Lee & Ralph Hart
Women Who Care Share Luncheon Benefiting the YWCA Fort Worth & Tarrant County
Media Sponsor
Friday, September 27, 2013 • Omni Fort Worth Hotel Raffle & Champagne Reception 10:30 a.m. • Luncheon Program 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
To reserve a table, please visit www.ywcafortworth.org or call 817-484-1546.
To learn more about how the Dallas Cowboys Kickoff Luncheon helps local children, turn to page 114.
goodwill
improving life for those in need
Brotherly Love
What started as a private monthly dinner for a bunch of high school friends morphs into a full-blown effort to raise money for wounded warriors and others in need.
by Paul K. Harral
That Jason Cox and his buddies have a regular guys’ night out is not unusual. lots of guys (and girls) do that. What’s unusual is what happened as a result.
“i wanted to meet with my friends once a month for dinner,” he says. “something nice and not just sitting in a bar. dress up a little. Just the guys. We would go eat, have a few drinks, get a cigar.” it began around one Christmas, and they decided to chip in some money to do something nice for someone the next Christmas season. o ver the next year, they met monthly at different restaurants, chipping in $5 each. a nd when someone heard a radio story about a woman who needed a wheelchair, they had raised enough to meet that need.
“you know how in your typical high school you have little cliques where everybody hangs out? Well, our clique was a bunch of guys from different rival high schools around the whole Metroplex,” says member Jack Fanning.
Fanning was around for the start and a regular until he joined the air Force in 1997. but he’d see the guys when he was back in Fort Worth, and they’d send him messages of support during his five deployments to afghanistan and one to iraq.
he taught them about irish Car bombs — not the explosive, but the drink traditionally made by dropping a shot glass with half and half bailey’s irish Cream and irish whiskey into a mug of guinness stout. they’d have one in his honor at their meetings and then send him a message about it.
then came Jan. 11, 2010. Military training must be realistic if it is to be effective, and that makes it dangerous. Jack, as a member of the 24th special tactics
The BrothersKeepers before their first fundraiser, a MusicFest and Silent Auction, Sept. 15, 2012, at Poag Mahone's Irish Pub.
courtesy BrothersKeepers
squadron, was on what the military calls a haho mission at White sands, n.M. that’s “high altitude, high opening” to civilians. troops jump at 15,000 to 20,000 feet altitude and literally fly their parachutes to the landing zone. When the chute opened, it knocked his night vision equipment off his helmet, and he was able to use it only intermittently since he couldn’t hold it to his eyes and steer the parachute at the same time. but it caused him to misjudge his distance from the ground, and he hit at about 30 knots instead of making a soft touchdown. he suffered C4 spinal cord injury and was paralyzed from the neck down.
“it was just a freak accident,” Fanning says now. “it was pretty brutal, that first six months of recovery. Jason Cox jumped on a plane, and he was with me through all of my recovery at the hospital. that was pretty awesome.”
BrothersKeepers
High school buddies raise money for charity.
P.O. 471249
Fort Worth, Texas 76147
info@brothers-keepers.org brothers-keepers.org
When he could get around again in his breath-operated wheelchair, he started seeing the guys. at the dinner in March, 2012, the group raised $1,200. “strangers started to get interested in what was going on and who we were,” Cox said. “so we explained what we were doing, and they wrote checks to us to add to the ‘pot.’ ” after that, Cox said the group decided to get official, incorporate and apply for 501(c)3 status. the name of the limited liability corporation is Jack’s brothersKeepers — he’s “our inspiration,” Cox said. there are around 25 active members of the group.
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Gentlemen: Start Your Engines
What you don’t know about prostate cancer will kill you.
by Paul K. Harral
Prostate cancer scares men silly. t he c -word is bad enough, but what really freaks us out is the worry that the cure might leave us impotent. Faced with death, the concern about sex should be insignificant, but we men live at the level of our lizard brains. Which also means that many of us like hot rods.
the two come together this year for the 12th time at cowtown cruisin’ for a cure, a classic, antique and hot rod car show at main and Houston streets in downtown Fort Worth. this year’s event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., sept. 21.
“many believe that our main objective is to hold a great car show,” says terry mann, president of cowtown cruisin’ for a cure. But it’s not really about cars. it is about raising awareness of a killer disease and about early detection. “our main goal is to save men’s lives.”
texas Health Harris methodist Hospital Fort Worth provides mobile testing facilities
and trained medical personnel for free and confidential screening for all men over the age of 40. the exam takes about 15 minutes and includes a prostate-specific antigen (Psa) test and a more intimate form of examination. it takes about 15 minutes.
last year, nearly 20 percent of the men screened during the car show were later notified confidentially that they should seek further medical assessment, mann said. “each year we know that we have saved lives,” he says. “if detected early, the chances for successful treatment are excellent.”
t he organization donates money raised through sponsorships and from fees paid by car exhibitors to research and treatment at texas Health Harris methodist Hospital Fort Worth and the University of north texas Health science center.
the american cancer society predicts that about 238,590 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year and that about 29,720
FYI
Cowtown Cruisin’ for a Cure
Spreading the word about a deadly disease for men. 2630 W. Freeway, Ste. 231 Fort Worth, Texas 76102 tmann98337@att.net cowtowncruisinforacure.org
men will die. those statistics are comparable to breast cancer in women with about 232,340 new cases of invasive breast cancer predicted in 2013 and about 39,620 deaths.
l ocal retailer Goetz founded cowtown cruisin’ for a cure in 2002 after he was diagnosed with and treated for prostate cancer. He now serves as chairman of the organization.
“everybody knows who susan Komen is,” he said. “nobody talks about prostate cancer. so i thought, i’ll just figure out a way to make it happen. What’s the attraction for men? it’s cars. that’s when we did our first car show.” about one man in six will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. those statistics are worse than breast cancer where about one in eight women will be diagnosed over their lifetimes.
Goetz could see it in his mind. “i went down, probably in the beginning of ’02 and stood on the corner of main street and 3rd and visualized this whole thing taking place. i could see cars. i didn’t know who the hospital was going to be, but i knew we’d have a hospital generating testing for men,” he said. He could see the popularity growing and a beehive of activity.
Goetz wasn’t getting regular physicals. “you know how stupid men are,” he said. “But i was feeling fine.” an insurance exam picked up the symptoms. “that’s when the journey started,” he says. “if i had not done that exam, i would be dead, because by the time you get symptoms, you are dead.”
it is a free, fun event, but it also is serious business.
One of two mobile Texas Health Resources Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth testing units on-site for prostate screening during the car show. Photo courtesy Shelley Bernd/ Cowtown Cruisin’ for a Cure
Kickoff for Kids
Boutique Boutique
Philanthropists and football fans come together yearly at the dallas cowboys KicKoff luncheon to raise funds to meet the needs of local children. the event, held at cowboys stadium, benefits the dallas c owboys courage house located at happy hill farm. on aug. 28, thousands of people will come together to be introduced to the 2013/2014 cowboys team. the players, coaches and administration attend to kick off the new season at this fun event sponsored by flowserve.
w ho more fitting to steer this event than the daughter of cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones? charlotte Jones a nderson is arguably one of the most powerful women in the nfl she is currently the c owboys’ executive vice president and is in charge of brand management and the charity foundation. Visit fwtx.com for an online interview with charlotte about her involvement with the event and why happy hill farm is the perfect beneficiary. happy hill farm was opened in 1975 with 20 students in a mobile home. decades later, north c entral texas academy, located on the 500-acre campus of happy hill farm, has grown into a private, fully-accredited, christian boarding and day school. underprivileged students on scholarship, international, and local day students — all with the motivation, determination and ability to pursue higher education and success in life — study within college-preparatory environment taught from a christian worldview.
Whenever we talk about cancer, we always use the same word. Someday. Someday there’ll be a cure. Someday we won’t lose the people we love. But when is someday? Someday is today.
Whenever we talk about cancer, we always use the same word. Someday. Someday there’ll be a cure. Someday we won’t lose the people we love. But when is someday? Someday is today.
Whenever we talk about cancer, we always use the same word. Someday. Someday there’ll be a cure. Someday we won’t lose the people we love. But when is someday? Someday is today.
Whenever we talk about cancer, we always use the same word. Someday. Someday there’ll be a cure. Someday we won’t lose the people we love. But when is someday? Someday is today.
Whenever we talk about cancer, we always use the same word. Someday. Someday there’ll be a cure. Someday we won’t lose the people we love. But when is someday? Someday is today.
Whenever we talk about cancer, we always use the same word. Someday. Someday there’ll be a cure. Someday we won’t lose the people we love. But when is someday? Someday is today.
Whenever we talk about cancer, we always use the same word. Someday. Someday there’ll be a cure. Someday we won’t lose the people we love. But when is someday? Someday is today.
Whenever we talk about cancer, we always use the same word. Someday. Someday there’ll be a cure. Someday we won’t lose the people we love. But when is someday? Someday is today.
Simply put, we are closer than ever to the cures for many kinds of blood cancers. We are saving more lives and saving them faster than at any time in our 60+ years.
Simply put, we are closer than ever to the cures for many kinds of blood cancers. We are saving more lives and saving them faster than at any time in our 60+ years.
Simply put, we are closer than ever to the cures for many kinds of blood cancers. We are saving more lives and saving them faster than at any time in our 60+ years.
Simply put, we are closer than ever to the cures for many kinds of blood cancers. We are saving more lives and saving them faster than at any time in our 60+ years.
Simply put, we are closer than ever to the cures for many kinds of blood cancers. We are saving more lives and saving them faster than at any time in our 60+ years.
Simply put, we are closer than ever to the cures for many kinds of blood cancers. We are saving more lives and saving them faster than at any time in our 60+ years.
Simply put, we are closer than ever to the cures for many kinds of blood cancers. We are saving more lives and saving them faster than at any time in our 60+ years.
Simply put, we are closer than ever to the cures for many kinds of blood cancers. We are saving more lives and saving them faster than at any time in our 60+ years.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has invested nearly one billion dollars to accelerate cancer treatments once thought impossible. In 1964, the five-year survival rate for the most common childhood leukemia was 3%. Today it’s 90%.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has invested nearly one billion dollars to accelerate cancer treatments once thought impossible. In 1964, the five-year survival rate for the most common childhood leukemia was 3%. Today it’s 90%.
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90%.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has invested nearly one billion dollars to accelerate cancer treatments once thought impossible. In 1964, the five-year survival rate for the most common childhood
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has invested nearly one billion dollars to accelerate cancer treatments once thought impossible. In 1964, the five-year survival rate for the most common childhood leukemia was 3%. Today it’s 90%.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has invested nearly one billion dollars to accelerate cancer treatments once thought impossible. In 1964, the five-year survival rate for the most common childhood leukemia was 3%. Today it’s 90%.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has invested nearly one billion dollars to accelerate cancer treatments once thought impossible. In 1964, the five-year survival rate for the most common childhood leukemia was 3%. Today it’s 90%.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has invested nearly one billion dollars to accelerate cancer treatments once thought impossible. In 1964, the five-year survival rate for the most common childhood leukemia was 3%. Today it’s 90%.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society has invested nearly one billion dollars to accelerate cancer treatments once thought impossible. In 1964, the five-year survival rate for the most common childhood leukemia was 3%. Today it’s 90%.
Cures today, not someday. That’s the goal. And soon, with your help, blood cancer will be yesterday’s news Give at lls.org or call 888-HELP-LLS.
Cures today, not someday. That’s the goal. And soon, with your help, blood cancer will be yesterday’s news Give at lls.org or call 888-HELP-LLS.
Cures today, not someday. That’s the goal. And soon, with your help, blood cancer will be yesterday’s news Give at lls.org or call 888-HELP-LLS.
Cures today, not someday. That’s the goal. And soon, with your help, blood cancer will be yesterday’s news Give at lls.org or call 888-HELP-LLS.
Cures today, not someday. That’s the goal. And soon, with your help, blood cancer will be yesterday’s news. Give at lls.org or call 888-HELP-LLS.
Cures today, not someday. That’s the goal. And soon, with your help, blood cancer will be yesterday’s news Give at lls.org or call 888-HELP-LLS.
Cures today, not someday. That’s the goal. And soon, with your help, blood cancer will be yesterday’s news Give at lls.org or call 888-HELP-LLS.
Cures today, not someday. That’s the goal. And soon, with your help, blood cancer will be yesterday’s news Give at lls.org or call 888-HELP-LLS.
An unabashedly humorous look at life / by Heywood
Beating the Heat
Every summer, I make myself a promise that I will not spend the next one in Texas.
ANd THIS YEAr MArkS THE SILvEr ANNIvErSArY OF THE NuMBEr OF TIMES I’vE BrOkEN THAT PrOMISE. I’m sure many others around here make that same resolution, but I’m still pretty disappointed in myself. When I look in the mirror, my reflection won’t even make eye contact.
But here we are, right in the middle of the doldrums. It’s the time of summer when parents begin to understand the appeal of year-round school. That’s because kids are running out of things to do. Most of them have already seen all the summer blockbusters that have been hyped over the past 12 months. And once again, those movies were a sequel, a remake or straight out of a comic book. That’s what happens when your head writer is probably a year older than Justin Bieber. Earlier this summer, my son and I had the misfortune of seeing Man of Steel, a movie with a storyline a bloodhound couldn’t follow. Critics liked it because of the special effects. And if you consider the effects of confusion and boredom to be special, you’ll like it too.
Over the years, Hollywood has been trying to humanize all the superheroes. If you think about it, all of these guys suddenly have real issues. Superman has a commitment problem with Lois, Green Lantern is struggling with his sexuality, and Thor apparently has always had a bad lisp. Turns out his real name is Sore.
Actually, there are really some cool things to do around Fort Worth in the summer to beat the heat. You can catch a ballgame, down a few on a restaurant patio or take in an outdoor concert.
But what I really enjoy doing is hanging out over at my daughter Cally’s house. She and her husband refurbished an older home in the Mistletoe Heights area, and it’s got this great porch swing. I’ll just sit there, rocking back and forth with my granddaughter until she gets bored with me, which is generally a little under a minute. But what I really like to do is sneak over there
in the mornings two or three times a week and swing on it while I read the newspaper. It gets me away from my computer for a while and gives the NSA a little extra time to spellcheck my emails. My refrigerator and I also need some time apart. I realized our relationship had become too intense when that little light bulb burned out. Not to mention my extra 15 pounds.
Now summer weight gain is not that unusual a phenomenon in Texas. We tend to cool off with ice cream or high calorie beverages. But we may have to rethink the way we’ve been doing things. That’s because the American Medical Association no longer considers obesity to be a condition or personal flaw. They have now classified obesity as a disease. That means almost 40 percent of Texans are sick. And there’s a very good chance that more of us are going to get sick, now that Twinkies are back on the shelves.
Personally, I feel this is good news and bad news. The bad news is that the new classification may have an impact on insurance premiums. If expensive new weight loss procedures are covered, costs could skyrocket. The good news is that now obesity is classified as a disease, you could use a “sick day” at work by calling in “fat.” Then you could go to a movie (hopefully not Man of Steel), or hit the horse track with complete impunity. Think about it. Your boss could never fire you for pretending to be sick. By definition, you’re always sick. Anyway, it’s too hot to worry about all that. And as much as I enjoy that porch swing, I’m spending next summer somewhere besides Texas. I promise.
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The joyful yet sleep deprived role as Mom / by Alison
Socks in the City
AH, AuGuST — the month when summertime starts winding down, when retailers ballyhoo their “best ever” back-to-school sales, when alarm clocks trill at earlier hours and when I seriously question my sanity (i.e., why in the name of all things good and holy do I choose to live in a place that daily records temperatures topping the century mark?). Oh, and lest I forget: August is also a bellwether for an exciting endeavor soon to occur in most households, both with kids and without.
The endless quest to reunite lone socks with their missing mates.
For all of you nodding in assent, I need not explain. But on the off-chance that we have a handful of uninitiated readers in our ranks, allow me to illuminate.
As a mom to four (including three adolescent males), I do a lot of laundry: shirts, shorts, jeans, skirts — and, unfortunately, the occasional ink pen, paper product or electronic gadget. While I won’t go so far as to say I enjoy it (because, frankly, it’s a task I procrastinate as long as possible), it’s not too hard to throw a load of dirties into my top-loader and transfer them to my trusty 18-year-old dryer, which works as well as the day I got it. (And, apparently, also worked way better than my marriage, which only made it to a decade. But I’m getting off track …)
In summary, while laundering isn’t a barrel of monkeys, it’s a rather straightforward domestic duty that we all endure. But there’s one spot where things go south and, honestly, have me watching my back a smidge more carefully …
There’s something really fishy going on with the socks.
No matter who we are, where we live or how many humans comprise our ménage, we’ve all experienced it: We dutifully sort through the hamper, dividing up darks and lights into their respective piles, making note of each article as we cast it asunder. And we know, to the very fiber of our beings, that there are in fact no stray socks when we launch this endeavor. For each one we see, there is a corresponding mate.
So why is it that, despite this stringent process, there is always at least one — and usually more — sock missing? Why do homes around the globe (because I’m sure that, say, our British brethren wrestle with this bloody problem too) have socks that seemingly vanish into thin air, never to reappear? How, my friends,
can such a mundane garment continue to be shrouded in such mystery?
Take crop circles, for example. You know those weird geometric patterns that “magically” appear in farmers’ fields? Though claimed by many to be the work of paranormal forces, that theory was quickly debunked when the “aliens” in question were revealed to be run-of-the-mill hucksters close-encountering with a stick and string. Or what about bigfoot? Sorry to be a party pooper here, but the elusive sasquatch is merely a spastic dude skulking around forests in a monkey suit. (Wish I had that kind of time on my hands.)
Disappearing socks, on the other hand, well … I’m not so sure. There truly is something rotten afoot, and I’m determined to ferret out the sock-thieving black hole and solve this universal puzzle. (Which I’m sure can be traced either to supernatural elements, extraterrestrial beings and/or George W. Bush.) First, though, I’ll be kissing my newly purchased performancecushioned Adidas workout socks good-bye, one of which is no doubt destined to enter the nameless (but undeniably bona-fide) oblivion that’s been claiming its peers for myriad years.
Keep toeing the line, my arch-supporting friend. I’m hot on your trail.
Rich
Alison Rich is a divorced mother of four. She is a serious writer who doesn't take herself too seriously and has been writing for our magazine since 2006.
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Women of Distinction Luncheon
2013 Honorees: Dr. Katie Cardarelli, Ann Rice, Tonya Veasey, and Dr. Jane Moore
Gold Award Gala
Honoring the 63 young women in our council who earned the Gold Award, Girl Scouting’s highest award.
Silver Sponsors: Moritz Dealerships • Freese and Nichols • Ben E. Keith • Suddath Relocation Services
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Straightforward advice on anything and everything / by Molly Forthright
Q:
This summer alone, I have been invited to four weddings (two of which are out of state), two bridal showers and an engagement party. I really want to support my friends during the exciting times in their lives, but it’s beginning to take a toll on my bank account and overrun my free time on weekends. Is there a way to politely back out of these events and not make enemies of my friends?
A: It sounds to me like you need to take a class called “The Art of Saying No!” If you don’t learn to say no to some of these attendance requests, you will contract the dreaded wedding fatigue. Late into summer as you are boarding a plane to cross state lines with some poor schmuck you convinced to accompany you to celebrate a union between a semi-close friend and someone you’ve never met, you will start to wonder if you really needed to go at all.
I mean, just how much more precious can weddings get? Couples are creating wedding apps and websites so that friends and family can count down to the big day and read about how they met, where they are registered and all other minute wedding details. I attended a wedding last year where the wedding party was required to carry pagers throughout the weekend in case the bride or groom needed anything.
Once the question is popped, you get invited to the engagement party. Next comes the bridal shower (or in some cases multiple showers), the bachelor/bachelorette party and
the wedding. After that, there’s the possibility for a house-warming party, and then within a few years, you are usually invited to the baby shower. Yes, it is important to support your friends, but enough is enough.
Engagement, shower and wedding gifts are too many gifts for one person to buy or receive. You might pool your resources with another friend to buy one nice wedding gift. Or give a gift that is a small token or gesture of support for the couple as they start their new life. Consider less expensive but thoughtful gifts like giving a collection of family recipes or offering to help in other ways to make their day special.
Out-of-town weddings can really drain funds when you consider the airfare, hotel room and gift. Wedding gift giving has morphed into something a little twisted in my opinion. The fact that the bride and groom expect you to come bearing gifts is one thing, but to request specific gifts from specific stores is obnoxious. Do you really think the betrothed couple needs two quesadilla makers or a $300 crystal butter dish? Giving a gift should be done freely and not given to fill a social obligation. What’s next? Maybe a bucket should be placed next to the front door, and guests can drop cash in as they enter.
In all seriousness, if you don’t feel like you can afford to attend or if you really don’t want to go, there are gracious ways to decline. RSVP immediately out of courtesy, and state that you have prior commitments on that day. If you aren’t able to attend the wedding, maybe you could attend one of the other pre-wedding gatherings to show your support.
To make it through this summer with a little time to yourself and something left in your bank account, learn to say no and don’t feel guilty about it. If you don’t want to go, send them your best wishes.
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Locals finding fascinating ways to spend their time outside of the office
Amber Bailey: Yarn Bomber
Amber Bailey, an art teacher at Lily B. Clayton elementary school, is educating the rest of Fort Worth on an under-the-radar form of street art: yarn bombing. Whether she’s knitting, crocheting or coordinating, Bailey loves anything to do with this unique art form that she refers to as “the romantic comedy of graffiti.”
by Jared Lax
What is yarn bombing? Yarn bombing is the act of knitting or crocheting a design or cozy that can be displayed somewhere publicly—a tree trunk, a park bench, a stop sign, anywhere really.
What drew you to yarn bombing in the first place? It just fascinated me the first time I saw it—the feeling of being able to go touch something. The idea that someone took enough time to create a piece of art that probably is not going to stay for a very long time just for random enjoyment really struck me. People put a lot of time into it and think about it, and it’s their own little spin on how they see the world.
You coordinated with a team of about 25 people to yarn bomb West Magnolia back in the spring. What sparked you to do that? I created the Magnolia Make Believe Kids Arts Festival, and I was driving to Lily B. one morning and thought, “Wouldn’t it be great if all of Magnolia was just covered with yarn?” And I just sprang from there and it happened. I got my students involved at school and, with the help of Dawn Howell, taught my third through fifth graders how to crochet. We crocheted and crocheted and crocheted. It was just a lot of fun, the idea that people would notice and wonder, “What’s that? What’s going on?” And that they would hopefully come out and support the arts festival for kids.
Do you have any future yarn bombs planned? Well, a big part of the enjoyment of yarn bombs is the surprise of seeing one. That unexpectedness really contributes to the joy of them. We do have several things happening though. We’re always crocheting and knitting and getting ready for something more.
How long does a yarn bomb stay up typically? It really just depends, but you do want them to come down before they get all dilapidated and raggedy. So I’ve been going to check on the West Magnolia installation to make sure all the pieces are still fine and either fixing or removing the ones that aren’t. I’ve noticed that some people have started adding their own installations, which has been really fun. I like that our yarn bomb has encouraged other people.
How long does it take to put a yarn bomb together? That really just depends on the scale you want to do. One of my favorite pieces that I’ve done happened while I was living in an apartment. There were some kids outside randomly playing with some pots and pans, and they left a little skillet out in a flowerpot. So I crocheted a fried egg real quick and threw it in the skillet. It lasted for a couple days, and that took no time at all. But it takes a long time to coordinate and plan the bigger installations, definitely.
Are there any yarn bombers you look up to or follow? I follow a couple of yarn bombers on Instagram, and HOTTEA is definitely my favorite. His style is really a play on fonts and yarn and combining graffiti and yarn. He blends those two styles together really well. He works typically on cyclone fences or just in unconventional spaces. He’s my favorite because he’s different. He’s unique. It’s not your typical yarn bomb, and I think there’s something smart about that.
What would be your dream yarn installation? For some reason, the Bass Hall angels came to mind first, so I’ll say that. I think I would just give them sweaters; they look like they could use some sweaters. Maybe when it was cold I could add a hat and gloves.
Yarn bombing is becoming bigger and starting to hit a more mainstream audience. Do you think the interest and knitting will grow proportionally with that? Absolutely. International Yarn Bombing Day just happened in June, which is so cool that it has a holiday now. It is growing, and I think that definitely it is something that people are finding that they can do. Something about the texture of the yarn and the repetition of the movements is relaxing and soothing. Getting into a rhythm while crocheting just instills a huge sense of calm.
Do you have a yarn bombing street name? (Laugh) No, I don’t.
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Survivors pose at the 2013 Susan G. Komen Greater Fort Worth Race for the Cure.
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photography by James Verheyen
ACH Luncheon
Alliance for Children hosted a planning luncheon at Colonial Country Club for the big Hoot N Holler dinner to be held on Nov. 9, 2014. This marks the 10th anniversary for this annual event. Sally Braumbaugh and Melinda Teitelbaum will co-host this fundraiser.
(1) Jan Scully, Wayne Carson, Valerie Mallick (2) Deidra Rice, Mary Lee Cruz, Kay Carpenter, Kathleen Stepp (3) Shelly Vaubois, Ann Clinkscales, Nancy Woodson, Ann Morton, Terri Fant (4) Terry Pruitt, Susan Young (5) Sara Scheideman, Taylor Lacy, Morgan West
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Believing in Youth
The 10th annual Mike Moncrief Believing in Youth awards dinner was held at Ridglea Country Club. Former two-time world champion boxer Paulie Ayala was awarded the 2013 community hero award. Pam Minnick acted as emcee. Guests enjoyed dinner, an awards presentation and a silent and live auction.
(1) Timeka Gordon, Georgi Roberts, Zim Zimmerman, Virginia Hoft (2) Liz & Adam Baggs (3) Linda Fulmer, Geoffrey Tait
Diamonds in the Sky
Jewel Charity’s celebration of its 60th anniversary year began with a spectacular evening of “Diamonds in the Sky” at the Museum of Science and History on April 10. Jewel Charity will celebrate its Diamond Jubilee anniversary all year, culminating with the Diamond Jubilee Ball on Dec. 14, 2013.
(1) David & Noel Nolet, Jenny & Andrew Rosell (2) Leslie Johnson, Brad Alford, Michelle Purvis (3) Susan & Marshall Young
Tough by Nature
The preview of the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame’s newest exhibit, Tough by Nature: Portraits of Cowgirls and Ranch Women of the American West, by Lynda Lanker, was held on Thursday, May 9, 2013. Photos by Mallory Ethridge
(1) Linda Kohn Sherwood, Joseph Sherwood, Donna Fleischer (2) Kyla & Byron Hogan (3) Carmen & Sean Evans (4) Sandy Hruska, Jimmie Gibbs-Munroe, Tassie Munroe, Bud Munroe
Burgers 4 Babies
On May 9, Chef Tim Love held the third annual Burgers 4 Babies fundraiser at his Woodshed Smokehouse. The event raises money for the NICU Helping Hands Foundation and draws celebrity chefs to show off their burger skills.
(1) Brian & Jenna Lee (2) Lee Henry, Kelly McCoy (3) Scott & Aimee Piortowski, Rachel & Eric Werner (4) Kristi and Mac Kahle
Race for the Cure
More than 10,000 individuals participated in the 2013 Susan G. Komen Greater Fort Worth Race for the Cure, raising nearly $1.3 million of funds for the fight against breast cancer to date. The Race is the largest fundraiser for Greater Fort Worth Affiliate.
LFW Turns 40
Leadership Fort Worth (LFW) held its event, Leadership Worth Celebrating: 40 Years of Making History, on May 9 at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel. The purpose of LFW is to provide Fort Worth with diverse and enlightened leadership.
(1) Bob Bolen, Kenneth Barr, Jewell Woods, Mike Moncrief, Kay Granger (2) Gary Grant, Kerryy Gran, Laurie Quincy, Amy Plaskota
Wish Upon a Par
Shale Exploration presented Wish Upon A Par golf tournament benefiting Make A Wish foundation. The tournament was played at Hawks Creek.
(1) Joan Katz, Rozanne Rosenthal (2) Miss Fort Worth Rachel Garrett
2O13 Top Dentists
Fort Worth, Texas magazine offers a list of dentists selected by their peers as the best in eight areas of practice provided by the editors of the magazine. Keep in mind that this list is not exhaustive. Many highly regarded professionals do not appear on these lists, although those who do were selected by other dentists. Inclusion on this list is in no way a recommendation or endorsement by the magazine.
Selection of a dentist is a highly personal decision,
COSMETIC DENTISTRY
A dental specialist whose practice focuses on such restorative dental technologies as dental veneers, dental implants, whitening and contouring, all designed to enhance the smile and correct damaged teeth
Stephen Brogdon
John Boyd
Johnny Cheng
Mitch Conditt
Ravi Doctor
Greg Gist
Susan Hollar
Timothy Huckabee
Ronald Morlock
Tres Morris
Brit Phillips
David Slater
Todd White
Greg Wright
ENDODONTICS
A dental specialist who limits his/her practice to treating disease and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions
John Bond
Charles “Trey” E. Brown
Steve Dazey
James Elliott
Ray Gillespie
Michael Larsen
Deborah Loth
Todd Remmers
Jeff Saunders
Ramona Torgerson
Chris Yelton
GENERAL DENTISTRY
A dental specialist whose practice is limited to treatment of patients in all age groups who take responsibility for the diagnosis,
and you may wish to use this list as one more source of information as you make that selection.
The list can be influenced by length of time in practice and in the area; popularity among other dentists; and group voting. Or, a dentist could be in a subspecialty so narrow as to preclude mention.
If you have a good relationship with a dentist, do not let this cause an unnecessary change.
treatment, management and overall coordination of services to meet patients’ oral health needs
Kevin Altieri
Barrett Bartell
Michael Bell
Amy Bender
Jessica Brigati
Nancy Bui
Catherine Chaumont
Sean Cerone
Chin May Dave
Russell Dix
Ravi Doctor
Michael Drennan
Terry Drennan
Chad Duplantis
Jim Getz
Mark Givan
Erin Greer
James B. Hamman
Julia Howell
Kenneth Kirkham
Justyna Laska
Gary Morton
Griffin Murphey
David Nelson
Brett Nielsen
Tom Novak
Tommy Phillips
William Ralstin
Diana Raulston
Brent Robinson
David Sorokolit
Robert Sorokolit
Barry Stovall
Greg Tillman
Abby Treesh
Bryan Wall
Tom Whinery
Gary L. White
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the diagnosis and surgical and adjunctive treatment
of diseases, injuries, deformities, defects and esthetic aspects of the oral and maxillofacial regions
David Hunter
Eduardo Humes
Diana Lois
David Parmer
Robert Peak
William Runyon
William Runyon, Jr.
Greg Scheideman
Michael Sheppard
John Shroyer
John Stella
Chris L. Tye
Michael Warner
Walter Williams
ORTHODONTICS
A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the interception and treatment of malocclusion of the teeth and their surrounding structures
J. Moody Alexander
Daniel Bekish
Sheila Birth
Jose Chow
Monte Collins
Joe Crain
Mike Delgado
Ron Groves
Jed Hildebrand
John Kelley
Lester Kuperman
Jeremy R. Lustig
David McReynolds
David Mikulencak
Robert C. Penny
Nick Ridder
Christopher Sorokolit
Fred Spradley
Larry Tadlock
PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
A dental specialist whose practice is limited to treatment of children
How we did it:
Dentists were sent a letter and sample ballot and instructed on how to vote on the magazine’s Web site. To vote, each dentist had to enter a Medical ID number. If they were voting for themselves or someone in their practice it was mandatory to vote for a dentist in the same specialty outside of their office before the vote would count. Voting lasted about three weeks, and the votes were tabulated May 31.
from birth through adolescence; formerly known as a pedodontist
Randall Barkley
Isabelle Britain
Austin Church
Danford Doss
John Gober
Andrew Jamison
Jennifer Ketchel
Mark Lantzy
Dale Martin
Bridgette McAnthony
Jack Morrow
G. Stan Preece
David Purczinski
Janelle Plocheck
Gordon Strole
Robert Casey Stroud
Debra Sullivan
Bruce Weiner
PERIODONTICS
A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth
Scott Bedichek
Farhad Boltchi
Steven Britain
Gilbert Coats
Brent Gabriel
John Paris
Carlos Tello
Prosthodontics
A dental specialist who maintains the oral health of patients who are missing or have deficient teeth and/or oral and maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes.
Scott Bedichek
Michael Cosgrove
Steven J. Fuqua
Carlos Tello
(Definitions from American Dental Association)
Dentists Worth KnoWing
When asked their biggest fear, many people reply, “Going to the dentist.” It seems that there is something about sitting alone in a huge chair surrounded by unknown gadgets and the shrill of machinery that undoubtedly makes the stomach uneasy. However, the intention of dentists is not to scare you, but to leave you with a dazzling smile. To help ease your mind, local dentists have purchased space to not only inform you of their skills, but to gain your trust. The information in this section is provided by the advertisers and has not been independently verified by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.
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R. Nelson Beville III
SPECIALTY: Pediatric Dentistry. EDUCATION: Texas A&M University, B.A. in Biology, Minor in Business Administration, 2004 (Top 10%); University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School, 2008; Dr. Beville completed a two-year preceptorship in Corpus Christi under a former President of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, 2008-2010; University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Dental School, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, 2012 (Chief Resident). CERTIFICATIONS: Pediatric Advanced Life Support; Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Inhalation Conscious Sedation, Level 3; Basic Life Support. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Cook Children’s, USMD Hospital at Fort Worth, and Calloway Creek Surgery Center. INNOVATIONS: Drs. Jack Morrow, Drew Jamison and Nelson Beville will be relocating to a new state-of-the-art facility in September. The trio plans to create a more environmentally sustainable workplace through implementing a paperless charting system and utilizing digital X-ray technology.
They also offer the industries gold-standard concerning in-office sedation and hospital dentistry. CHARITABLE WORK: Savea-Smile Foundation with Cook Children’s. Beville travels all over Tarrant County presenting dental education programs to children of all ages. He enjoys participating in medical mission work stateside and abroad. In October 2012, he assisted a group called the Haitian Orphan Project to educate Haitian orphans about the importance of oral health and overall wellness, and established a recall system that will be used for years to come.
SPECIALTY: Orthodontics and Treatment of Facial Pain. AWARDS/HONORS: “Top Doctor” in Fort Worth, Texas magazine for consecutive years; “Readers Choice Award” in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram ; “Super Dentist” in Texas Monthly ; Ambassador in the People to People program through the American Association of Orthodontics. MEMBERSHIPS: Fort Worth Dental Society, Texas Dental Association, American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontics. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:
Both Dr. Birth and Dr. Fletcher are board certified orthodontists. Only a small percentage of orthodontists are board certified. INNOVATIONS: Elite providers of Invisalign and Invisalign Teen. Birth and Fletcher love to stay up to date with current technologies. They have now incorporated the TruDenta system into their practice. TruDenta has been designed to get at the heart of your headaches, migraines, TMJ, jaw pain or face pain. Through proven, state-of-the-art technologies in the fields of advanced dentistry and sports medicine, you can
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finally get headache and migraine relief in a way that will reduce your pain, provide headache relief without dependence on drug-related solutions and give you control of your healing process. BEDSIDE
MANNER: Birth and Fletcher give every patient their personal cell number so they are totally accessible to their patients at any time.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
5407 Basswood Blvd., Ste. 107 • Fort Worth, Texas 76137
817.348.0910
3060 Sycamore School Road • Fort Worth, Texas 76133
817.370.0268
2011 W. Bardin Road • Arlington, Texas 76017
817.557.0025
109 W. Renfro • Burleson, Texas 76028
817.546.0770 professionalsmiles.com
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Ravi Doctor, D.D.S., DICOI, DADIA
SPECIALTY: From gentle preventive dentistry to complex dental surgeries, Dr. Doctor caters to your entire family’s unique needs with compassion and expertise. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS & AWARDS: Diplomate with the International Congress of Implantologists; Diplomate of the American Dental Implant Association; Voted 2007-2012 Best Dentist in America by Consumers Research Council; 2006-2013 Top Dentist in Fort Worth, Texas magazine; Voted BEST Cosmetic Dentist in Southlake by the Southlake Journal readers; Voted by TIME Magazine as a Top Dentist in Texas for 2012; Featured on the CW33’s Top Docs of DFW ; Instructor of Live Implant Training Courses; Dr. Doctor has been honored by his peers to the Super Dentists list for the second year in a row.
CHARITABLE WORK: Mission trips to Nicaragua, the Dominican Republic, Brazil and Mexico; Save-A-Smile children; GRACE
Grapevine; Merit award from former President Bill Clinton for his work at Mission Arlington since its inception. INNOVATIONS: What sets Dr. Doctor apart is that he utilizes state-of-the-art equipment such as microscopes, lasers and 3-D CAT scans in office as an aid to many procedures including screening for oral cancer, root canal therapy and implant placement.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
261 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 100 • Southlake, Texas 76092
817.328.2400
1810 S. Bowen Road, Ste. A • Arlington, Texas 76013
817.274.8667
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James Elliott, D.D.S., P.C.
SPECIALTY: General Dentistry and Endodontics (root canal).
EDUCATION: B.A., University of North Texas; D.D.S., University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio; Endo residency, Medical College of Virginia. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Fort Worth District Dental Society, American Association of Endodontics. GREATEST PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Raising happy, healthy and well-rounded children. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Being 2nd runner up for Young Dentist of the Year in the state of Texas. INNOVATIONS: The top priority of my practice is patient care and comfort. I treat only one patient at a time in my office, and I like it that my patients leave my
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office happy. We have the latest innovations with microscopic technology and digital radiology. OUTSIDE THE OFFICE: Spending time with my children, James and Brooke, and my fiancé, Monica Stevens. We enjoy watching sports (Go Frogs!), boating, skiing and traveling. CHARITY: It’s very rewarding to be involved with Mercy Clinic Charity sponsored by Travis Avenue Baptist Church. FREE ADVICE: See your general dentist every six months! And please, never worry about root canal treatment. I am painless.
SPECIALTY: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. WHY CHOOSE US: Our mission is to provide personalized excellent state-ofthe-art care of the facial and oral regions. We provide services for impacted teeth, dental implants, jaw deformities, facial cosmetic surgery, facial trauma repair, cleft lip and palate, sleep apnea, head and neck cancer, facial/jaw reconstruction and TMJ repair. All of our surgeons completed their surgical training at Parkland Memorial Hospital and are active in resident education at JPS Hospital in addition to their private practice. AFFILIATIONS:
We are on staff at Baylor All Saints Hospital, Baylor Surgical Hospital at Fort Worth, Cook Children’s Medical Center, JPS Hospital and Weatherford Regional Hospital. ADVICE: The Internet is a helpful source of information but not entirely accurate. Use
this information to engage your doctor to help you understand your health condition or problem. PICTURED: John Stella, D.D.S.; Michael Warner, D.D.S., Ph.D.; Herman Kao, D.D.S., M.D.; Fayette Williams, D.D.S., M.D.
SPECIALTY: Arthur Mund – Dental Implants, Full-Mouth Reconstruction and most phases of General Dentistry. Terry Zang – General Dentistry, Laser Dentistry and Cosmetic Dentistry. Justin Mund – Orthodontics, Dental Sleep Medicine and General Dentistry. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Arthur Mund
– D.D.S., University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston; Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology/Implant Dentistry; Certified in Nitrous Sedation and Oral Sedation. Terry Zang – D.D.S., Baylor College of Dentistry; B.A., Drake University. Justin Mund –D.D.S., University of Texas Dental Branch at Houston; B.S., Texas A&M University; Certified in Nitrous Sedation and Oral Sedation. INNOVATIONS: We offer the latest in most dental technologies, including: 3D Cat Scan Imaging, CEREC same-day crowns, laser gum therapy, both mini and standard dental implants, invisible braces,
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Fastbraces, sleep apnea, snoring, digital X-ray (less radiation), cosmetic dentures, sedation dentistry and all phases of general dentistry. FREE ADVICE: In the fast-paced, high-tech world we live in, time is very important to most people. Find a dental practice that offers a wide variety of services all in one place. Don’t put off getting the dental treatment you need due to fear, embarrassment or any other reason. Find a dentist that understands your needs and is willing to take the time to listen and provide you with the resources that help make you the most comfortable.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 4620 Citylake Blvd. W. • Fort Worth, Texas 76132 817.263.0202 • Fax 817.927.7197 fortworthdental.com
Fossil
Creek Dental Partners, LLP
Kenneth D. Kirkham, D.D.S.
Chad C. Duplantis, D.D.S.
SPECIALTY: We are an aesthetic restorative practice treating the entire family from pediatric to geriatric. EDUCATION: Kirkham – Undergrad, TCU; D.D.S., UT Dental School at Houston, 1987. Duplantis – Undergrad, UT Austin; D.D.S., UT Dental School at San Antonio, 1999; Residency, Baylor Dental, 2000. GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS: Kirkham – Starting this practice in 1987 and co-founding Global Hands of Healing in 1999. Duplantis – Joining Fossil Creek Dental in 2003 and helping the practice grow while incorporating high-tech dentistry. INNOVATIONS: Our practice utilizes the new True Definition Scanner from 3M and the E4D milling unit for taking digital impressions and making in-office ceramic crowns. We also utilize a dental laser, digital radiographs and offer in-office whitening systems. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: American Dental
Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Center for Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry, 3M Espe Dental Council for Innovative Dentistry. CHARITABLE WORK: Both doctors participate in several charitable programs globally, locally and in office. These include Global Hands of Healing, “Save a Smile,” “Cristina’s Smile,” and work at Mission Arlington. ADVICE: Choosing a dental “family” is a personal decision. You should choose not solely based upon reputation but most importantly choose an office that you feel comfortable in.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 6400 Spoonwood Lane • Fort Worth, Texas 76137 817.306.7474 fossilcreekdental.com
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Susan Hollar, D.D.S., F.A.A.C.D.
SPECIALTY: Esthetic and reconstructive/implant dentistry. Utilizing her in-house dental laboratory and working with top specialists in the area, Hollar is able to take on the most intricate and complicated cases presented. The most discriminating patients are her favorite challenges. EDUCATION: Baylor College of Dentistry.
HONORS: First woman in the world and one of 50 dentists in the world to be awarded fellowship status by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry; member of The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry; board of the American Board of Cosmetic Dentistry; examiner for the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry; one of 43 dentists in the world to become a Pankey Scholar; faculty member for the Esthetic Continuum at L. D. Pankey Institute; faculty member for The Scottsdale Center for Dentistry. ACHIEVEMENTS: Hollar is a national lecturer and teacher of advanced reconstructive
and esthetic dental procedures. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with other dentists, which helps improve the lives of hundreds of patients. INNOVATIONS: PrepLess Veneer™ was pioneered and developed by Hollar. This porcelain veneer can conservatively restore teeth often without tooth removal or anesthesia and is the world’s strongest and most esthetic tooth restoration. It is backed by a 10-year warranty. CHARITY: Hollar is part of the Give Back a Smile Program with the AACD, and over the past years has personally donated more than $100,000 of free dentistry to abused women.
SPECIALTY: General Dentistry. EDUCATION: Huckabee – B.A., Zoology Texas Tech; D.D.S., Baylor. White – B.S., Biology Howard Payne; D.D.S., Baylor. Baker – B.A., Political Science University of Utah; D.M.D., University of Pittsburgh. AWARDS/HONORS: Voted Top Doc by Fort Worth, Texas magazine in Cosmetic and Family Dentistry 2007 - 2010, and 2012, 2012 Voted Best Cosmetic Dentist and Best Periodontics and Implants in Southlake by Southlake Times readers. MEMBERSHIPS: Huckabee - American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, Dallas County Dental Association, American Dental Society of Anesthesiology. White - American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Dallas County Dental Association. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Huckabee believes his greatest professional achievement has been building a thriving multidoctor practice, where he is fortunate enough to enjoy spending time
with the highest caliber of dental professionals and patients on a daily basis. INNOVATIONS: Our practice includes fully computerized patient records and digital radiographs, CO2 laser, rapid Deep Bleaching system, Invisalign, IV and oral sedation, a private surgical suite, periodontal tissue grafting, and the latest in dental implant technology and prosthetics. We pride ourselves on offering a full spectrum of dental services for the entire family. FREE ADVICE: Do not ignore dental problems. More and more studies are finding links between the mouth and overall health.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
505 W. Southlake Blvd. • Southlake, Texas 76092
817.329.4746 • Fax 817.488.3611
dfwdental.com info@dfwdental.com
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Sarah J. Morris, D.D.S., P.L.L.C.
SPECIALTY: General Dentistry. FOCUS: Cosmetic; family; implant prosthetics; Invisalign and Lumineer certified. EDUCATION: B.S., Hardin-Simmons University; D.D.S., University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. AWARDS/HONORS: America’s Top Dentist with Consumer Research Counsel of America; Cambridge Who’s Who; Fort Worth, Texas magazine’s Top Docs and Top Dentists, 2007-2013. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS: Academy of General Dentistry; American Association of Cosmetic Dentistry; American Dental Association; Texas Dental Association; Fort Worth Dental Society; Christian Medical and Dental Association; UTHSCSA Alumni Association. GREATEST PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: Establishing trust and confidence in my patients with the realization that dentistry is an experience to be embraced, not feared. INNOVATIONS: The Latest 3D imaging technology “Cerec”; Digital radiographs; intraoral cameras;
Painless injections with DentalVibe; the latest Zoom II laser tooth whitening system. DURING OFF HOURS: I enjoy outdoor activities and recreational time with my husband, daughter and two Labrador retrievers. VOLUNTEERISM: Save-a-Smile; Christian Medical and Dental Association mission trips; Christina’s Smile; Salt and Light Clinic. FREE ADVICE: Dentists are oral health care physicians. Get educated and involved in both your dental and overall health care. CHAIRSIDE MANNER: I take time with each patient to hear their needs so they will be comfortable with their treatment and procedures. The staff is professional, compassionate, provides exceptional service and delivers excellence in dentistry.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 2551 River Park Plaza, Ste. 210 • Fort Worth, Texas 76116 817.732.4419 • Fax 817.732.4420 • sarahmorrisdds.com
William Ralstin, D.D.S.
SPECIALTY: I focus on rebuilding patients’ smiles or teeth to the point they are fully functional again. Using implants whenever possible really enhances the patients’ lost function. Implants are an additive treatment technique that allows me to rebuild patients back to their previous ability to eat and live without worry. INNOVATIONS: Dentistry is a field that is changing rapidly. Thankfully it is ever changing to provide more quality treatments than ever before. The services and treatments available to patients today are incredible. There is an emphasis in my practice to use the latest methods and technologies available to achieve these goals. We also recognize how important it is to practice Preventive Dentistry. It is an extremely exciting time to be able to provide these services for my patients.
CONTACT INFORMATION: 2941 Oak Park Circle, Ste. 100 • Fort Worth, Texas 76109 817.926.8700 • ftworthsmile.com
Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics
FOCUS: Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics is a family dental practice that serves patients of all ages. SPECIALTIES: Rodeo Dental endodontists, oral surgeons, pediatric dentists, orthodontists and all of its dentists have extensive training at accredited dental schools as well as advanced training in one or more specialties. Dr. Brian Dugoni – Orthodontics; Dr. Yahya Mansour – Dental Implants and Sedation Dentistry; Dr. Javier Ortiz, Dr. Murat Ayik, Dr. Craig Deagle – Endodontics; Dr. Margaret Zarrabi, Dr. Saam Zarrabi, Dr. Mercedes Leoncio, Dr. Sahil Patel, Dr. Farnaz Athari, Dr. Elesa Bockenfeld – General Dentistry; Dr. Ben Baghai – Pediatric Dentistry. INNOVATIONS: The team at Rodeo Dental believes that dental visits should (and can) be fun. Its locations are family friendly and offer amenities including surround-sound movie theaters, play gyms, Xbox 360 gaming consoles and cable TV in every room. It also performs a full range of services for adults including
dental implants, teeth bleaching (Zoom whitening system), root canals, child and adult sedation, braces and Invisalign. OUTSIDE THE OFFICE: Rodeo Dental is dedicated to oral health education for Texas residents. The practice works with community programs and schools to teach kids about careers in dentistry and how to take care of their teeth.
PICTURED: (left to right) Dr. Craig Deagle, Dr. Ben Baghai, Dr. Brian Dugoni, Dr. Javier Ortiz, Dr. Yahya Mansour, Dr. Murat Ayik.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
3204 N. Main St., Ste. 120 • Fort Worth, Texas 76106
817.624.6677
3330 Mansfield Highway, Ste. B • Fort Worth, Texas 76119
817.534.7325 rodeodentaltexas.com
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David Slater, D.D.S.
SPECIALTY: Cosmetics, porcelain veneers, implants, Invisalign, full-mouth rehabilitation. EDUCATION: D.D.S., University of Texas, 1983. AWARDS/HONORS: Certified Premier Provider of Invisalign since 2005; Clinical Instructor at the Kois Center in Seattle, Wash., since 2006; Doctor for the Smiles For Life Foundation, Certified in Oral Conscious Sedation. MEMBERSHIPS: American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Orthodontic Society, Texas Academy of Dental Lasers, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Fort Worth District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry. INNOVATIONS: His ability to place and restore implants in as few as one visit at one location makes it easy for his patients. He has added new technology in imaging with the I-Cat scanner making his practice of implant dentistry predictable and cutting edge. DURING OFF HOURS:
I enjoy speed skating, hiking with my dogs, yoga, meditation, reading and spending time with my family. FREE ADVICE: If you want to keep your teeth for a lifetime, you should go to a doctor with a passion for dentistry — one with the post graduate education to deliver excellence. You only get one set of teeth. Yours should reflect confidence and good health. For those who fear the dentist or those who feel they may have waited too long, his office is perfect for you. It’s never too late to invest in your teeth. Dentistry should be performed painlessly, making you look years younger and helping you live a longer, healthier life.
finding the right doctor can pose a challenge for many, especially if you’re looking for a specialist. To help you in your decision, some local OB/GYNs and Infertility Specialists have purchased space to tell you more about themselves, their practice and their qualifications.
The information in this section is provided by the advertisers and has not been independently verified by Fort Worth, Texas magazine.
Women’s Health Services
SPECIALTY: Obstetrics & Gynecology. Women’s Heath Services in Arlington is one of Tarrant County’s few all-female OB/GYN practices. Founded in 1986 by Dr. Bergstrom, our team provides female wellness exams, treats normal and highrisk OB patients and women at all phases of life. EDUCATION: All doctors are board certified or board eligible by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. PRACTICE PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS/AFFILIATIONS: Texas Medical Association, AMA, and ACOG. HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS: Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. INNOVATIONS: Our current electronic healthcare information system allows patients to schedule appointments on-line and communicate securely with their doctor by e-mail. The doctors of Women’s Health Services specialize in minimally invasive surgery including robotic and vaginal hysterectomies, in-office tubal ligations and uterine ablations. PATIENT CARE: We provide care, as only women can, in a casual, friendly and professional environment, adjacent to top-rated Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital. CHARITABLE WORK: We support and volunteer with a number of non-profit organizations including Arlington Boys & Girls Club, Arlington ISD Education Foundation,
CARE Fertility
SPECIALTY: Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility. HONORS: Microsoft Clinic of the Year 2006. AFFILIATIONS: CARE Laboratory and Surgery Center, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital HEB, Texas Health Harris Methodist Alliance, Baylor All Saints Fort Worth, Forest Park Southlake, Centennial Medical Center in Frisco.
SERVICES: Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Pre-Implantation Genetic Diagnosis (PGD), Tubal Reversal, Surrogacy, Fertility Preservation, Andrology, Hormone Testing, Hysterosalpingograms (HSG). ACCOMPLISHMENTS: CARE has been a pioneer of assisted reproductive technologies with several “firsts” in North Texas. These include the first successful pregnancy in the region achieved through the application of egg-freezing technology, the first intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) pregnancy and the first pregnancy following pre-implantation genetic diagnosis
(PGD). At CARE, physicians are not only experts in infertility, but also experienced reproductive surgeons specializing in the treatments of fibroids, endometriosis and tubal surgery. PURPOSE: At CARE, physicians and their experienced staff strive to offer personalized treatment plans and the best possible outcome for each patient.
PICTURED: Kevin J. Doody, M.D.; Anna C. Nackley, M.D.; Kathleen M. Doody, M.D.; Christine W. Mansfield, M.D.; Robin L. Thomas, MD.; Laura T. Lawrence, M.D.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
4461 Coit Road, Ste. 307 • Frisco, Texas 75035 •
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Fusion Women’s Health and Wellness MedSpa
Lisa Gardner, D.O.
SPECIALTY: Boutique Style Gynecology, Pelvic Surgery, Bio-Identical Hormone Specialist and Aesthetic Medicine. EDUCATION: University of Texas at San Antonio; University North Texas Health Science Center, 1999. CERTIFICATION: Board Certified OB-GYN. HONORS: Top Physician’s in the World 2013; Fort Worth, Texas magazine Top Doc 2007-2013; Newsweek Magazine Top Doctor in the Country 2011; Newsweek Magazine Top Doctor in Texas 2010; Patient Choice Award 2010. Union Gospel Board of Directors. WHAT SETS FUSION APART: Gardner delivered her last baby in 2012 to focus on Gynecology and Surgery. She has become a leader in Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy. Gardner has taken the patient experience to another level with a beautifully appointed office environment unlike traditional
medical offices. Combine all of this with outstanding customer service, and you get Fusion Women’s Health and Wellness MedSpa. Fusion is a one-stop shop for women’s needs. “Our patients can come in for a yearly exam, laser treatments, Botox and get her hormones checked all in one day.” MEDSPA SERVICES: CoolSculpting for fat reduction, Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy, B12 with lipo, Waxing, Physician Grade Peels, Organic Facials, Juvederm, Botox, Microdermabrasion, DermaFrac, Laser treatments, LED light treatment and so much more.
SPECIALTY: Infertility and Reproductive Endocrinology. We specialize in IVF, ICSI, PGD, egg freezing and advanced reproductive surgery. CERTIFICATION: We are all Board Certified by ABOG and completed Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at UT Southwestern. Dr. Le is a High Complexity Clinical Laboratory Director. AWARDS: Super Doctors, Top Doctors, Best Physicians; Best Doctors in Dallas 2013, Infertility; Voted Best IVF Clinic in Dallas by “Fertility Success Rates.” MEMBERSHIPS: American Society for Reproductive Medicine, Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS: Consistently one of the highest pregnancy rates reported by SART in DFW. One of the most cost effective IVF clinics in the U.S. INNOVATIONS: We have developed innovative aggressive fertility protocols for ALL patients. We are one of the few programs in the country with two fully
equipped comprehensive IVF labs. We are able to provide women today with the ability to freeze eggs for later use and to perform genetic testing of embryos prior to implantation. BEDSIDE MANNER: Personalized IVF protocols for all patients; Physician interaction at every visit; Most cost effective practice in the Metroplex. ADVICE: Do not waste time and resources. Do your research and find a wellestablish reputable practice. National statistics on clinics are available to patients. You can find these at sart.org. PICTURED: Dr. Sy Le, Dr. Julian Escobar and Dr. Derek Haas.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
600 W Mayfield Road • Arlington, Texas 76014 7501 Las Colinas Blvd. • Irving, Texas 75063
817.701.1290 • Fax 972.506.0044 ivfmd.net
UNT Health Urogynecology
Dr. Andy Manhan Vu
SPECIALTY: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology). EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: Trinity University, San Antonio – B.A., Chemistry and Economics and M.S., Healthcare Administration; UNT Health Science Center at Fort Worth –D.O.; UT Southwestern Medical School/Parkland Hospital – Residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology; University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine – Fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery; Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology; Board eligible in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. AWARDS: Excellence in Urogynecology and Female Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery (2008), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Excellence in Medical Student Teaching (2008), University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. INNOVATIONS: The practice includes a physical therapist who is a Women’s Health Certified Specialist. She uses exercise and biofeedback techniques to address female pelvic disorders. Medically
advanced approaches to treatment include: sacral neuromodulation (“bladder pacemaker”) for overactive bladder, Botox for overactive bladder, robotic surgery for prolapse. PATIENT CARE: I spend a lot of time explaining the different options including non-surgical and surgical options. ADVICE: There are many different treatment options for every kind of problem. Make sure you are comfortable with the choices that you and your doctor make. Also, make sure you understand what is being done and why it is being done. PICTURED: Manhan (Andy) Khac Vu, D.O.; Marie Woerner, PT, DPT, WCS, CLT (Physical Therapist).
CONTACT INFORMATION:
1300 W. Terrell, Ste. 320 • Harris Klabzuba Tower Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817.735.2300 • Fax 817.882.8653 unturogyn.com
things to do in august
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ART IN THE DARK, AUG 1 / Don’t be afraid of the dark! Celebrate the end of summer and experience the Amon Carter Museum of American Art at night with art making, films, food, tours, and more. No reservations are required. 5:30–9:30 p.m. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933
SUNDAYS WITH THE MODERN, AUG 4 / Sundays with The Modern offers unique perspectives on the Museum’s architecture, permanent collection, and special exhibitions. Artists, art historians, critics, writers, and architects hold conversations and lead tours in the galleries. 1 p.m. Free. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern. org. 817.738.9215
DRAWING FROM THE COLLECTION: RYDER RICHARDS, AUG 4 / Learn with local artists as they lead free, informal basic drawing classes in the galleries. This class is open to adults at all skill levels. Bring a sketchbook and pencils. Registration is not required, but a sign-in sheet is available at the information desk. 2–3:30 p.m. Free. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern. org. 817.738.9215
THE FRIDAY WORKSHOP: EXPLORING WARI PATTERNS, AUG 9 / Up-close examinations of
intricate Wari textiles and other luxury goods from ancient Peru will direct a hands-on exploration of color, repetition, and alternation in symbolic patterns. Offered in conjunction with the exhibition Wari: Lords of the Andes. To register, please call 817-332-8451, ext. 351. 2-4 p.m. $15. Kimbell Art Museum. 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart. org. 817.332.8451.
ROMARE BEARDEN: A BLACK ODYSSEY, THROUGH AUG 11 / Based on the Greek epic poem The Odyssey, Bearden created a landmark series of related collages and watercolors. The artist’s Black Odyssey series expanded his earlier explorations of historical narratives and artistic genres by presenting his own reinterpretation of the subject. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
SECOND SATURDAYS, AUG 10 / 1 p.m. Guided tour of an extraordinary group of paintings by Frederic Remington, Charles Russell and other late 19th century artists who shaped the public’s perception of the American West. 2 p.m. Live Performance by Roberta Atkins highlights the career of cowboy artist, Charles Russell, told from the perspective of his wife, Nancy Cooper Russell. Free. Sid Richardson Museum. 309 Main St. sidrichardsonmuseum.org. 817.332.6554.
STAR PARTY, AUG 10/ You’ll find plenty of telescopes for viewing and even more astronomy buffs to help you navigate your way through the skies. Star Parties are held once a month in the Museum’s South Parking Lot. The party begins at dusk, weather permitting, and lasts until approximately 10:30 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.
CRAFTING FROM THE COLLECTION, AUG 15/ Gain new ideas and skills for crafting projects with this tour and hands-on demonstration. After the tour, participate in a crafting project followed by conversation and refreshments with fellow crafters. No reservations are required. 6–8 p.m. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933
IN THE MOMENT, AUG 28 / This special program is designed for people with memory loss and their caregivers. Participants experience works of art at the Modern through intimate conversations with docents and thoughtful projects. Two sessions are offered, with space for 20 participants at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Registration required. Free. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215
TRIVIA NIGHT, AUG 29/ Put on your thinking cap for a casual evening of trivia based on the Amon Carter’s collection. Enjoy snacks, drinks, and prizes. An art history degree is not required! Participants in this program must be at least 18 years of age. Seating is limited and reservations are required. Call 817.989.5030 or email visitors@cartermuseum.org to
register. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933
LEONARD BASKIN: INDIAN PORTRAITS, THROUGH SEPT 1 / In a distinguished career that spanned much of the 20th century, Leonard Baskin (1922–2000), became known for his accomplishments as a sculptor, printmaker, illustrator, book-artist, and teacher. Indian Portraits is a series of largescale prints and drawings of American Indians, which Baskin began in the late 1960s and returned to over the course of the next several decades. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
ELVIS AT 21: PHOTOGRAPHS BY ALFRED WERTHEIMER, THROUGH SEPT 2 / In celebration of Elvis Presley’s 75th birthday, the Smithsonian Institution presents Elvis at 21, an exhibition featuring 56 photographs chronicling Elvis’s dazzling emergence in 1956. See website for ticket prices. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.
WARI: LORDS OF THE ANCIENT ANDES, THROUGH SEPT 8 / This exhibition explores the Wari accomplishment through some 140 artworks in all major media in which they worked—polychrome ceramics, ornaments made of precious metals or colorful mosaics, sculptured wood and stone objects, and textiles of striking complexity. $0-$16. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
WE THE PEOPLE: PICTURING AMERICAN IDENTITY, THROUGH SEPT 8 / The notion of American identity has been debated, challenged, and questioned throughout the nation’s history. Who is American? Who represents this country’s identity? Who makes it what it is? These questions are the subjects of this exhibition. Free. Amon Carter Museum of American Art. 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd. cartermuseum.org. 817.738.1933.
TOUGH BY NATURE, THROUGH SEPT 8 / For 15 years, Lynda Lanker has been traveling throughout the western US sketching, painting, interviewing and photographing iconic women. These pieces and accompanying publication present the stories of over 50 women. $5. National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame. 1720 Gendy St. cowgirl.net. 817.336.4475.
WONDERFUL WEDNESDAYS, ONGOING / This program for families with young children is led by a docent and includes a gallery project designed by the education department. Both the tour and project focus on select works in The Modern’s collection. Second Wednesday of the month, 4–4:45 p.m. August 14, participants will visit the work of Vernon Fisher and Roxy Paine. Program is free; museum admission $0-$10. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215.
The Friday Workshop at the Kimbell Art Museum combines thematic gallery tours with hands-on art-activities.
music
TOM REYNOLDS TRIO, AUG 10/ Begin your second Saturday evening of most months with great jazz, international art, appetizers, tours, prizes, and a delicious signature cocktail (cash bar; credit cards accepted). No reservations required. 5:30–7:30 p.m. $0-$30. Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd. kimbellart.org. 817.332.8451.
CiCLOP – CINCINNATI COMPOSERS LAPTOP ORCHESTRA PROJECT CONCERT, AUG 10 / Clix (8’) by Ge Wang, Oobleck (6’) by Joel Matthys, Tipping Point (6’) by Joel Matthys/CiCLOP, Germs (10’) by David Schneider, Fiddling (6’) by Joel Matthys, Peepums (8’) by Joel Matthys. Excerpts from “Panorama Ephemera” and “The Sinking of the Titanic.” 2 p.m. Free. Presented by The Applause Music Festival. The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. 3200 Darnell St. themodern.org. 817.738.9215
1964 THE TRIBUTE, FEATURING THE DEBBIE BROOKS ORCHESTRA, AUG 16-17 / This band has been hailed as the most authentic and endearing Beatles tribute in the world. 1964 recreates a live Beatles concert with period instruments, clothing, hairstyles and more. 8 p.m. Tickets: $35–$50. Performing Arts Fort Worth. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
THE RUSSIAN FESTIVAL: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE, AUG 23-25 / This festival opens in grand style with Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and concludes with Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony, one of the composer’s most popular and timeless works. Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor. Concert times vary. Tickets available to season subscription holders or groups of 10 or more. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. fwsymphony.org. 817.665.6000. Bass Performance Hall. 4th and Calhoun streets. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
BREWER AND SHIPLEY, AUG 23 / Two guys. Two guitars. Two great voices. The Top 10 hit “One Toke Over The Line” largely introduced these two musicians to the masses. Their music has spanned 40 years, 50 states and many countries. 8 p.m. Tickets: $25. Performing Arts Fort Worth. McDavid Studio, 301 E. 5th St. basshall.com. 817.212.4280.
Cendera Center / 3600 Benbrook Highway. Cenderacenter.com. 817.984.6800. Check calendar for performances, prices and times. cenderacenter. com/events.
Grapevine Opry / gvopry.com. See website for July schedule. 817.481.8733. Tickets: $20-$25.
Billy Bob’s Texas / Fort Worth Stockyards. 2520 Rodeo Plaza billybobstexas.com. 817.624.7117. (Ticket prices general admission/reserved.) Friday and Saturday concerts at 10:30 p.m. unless noted otherwise.
AUG 2/ Charlie Robison, tickets: $12/$16
AUG 3/ Wade Bowen, ticket: $15/$22
AUG 9/ Chris Knight, tickets: $12/$16
AUG 10/ Sara Evans, tickets: $15/$35
AUG 16/ Texaco Showdown, tickets: $10 (GA only)
AUG 17/ Dwight Yoakam, tickets: $20/$40/$45
AUG 23/ Whiskey Myers, ticket: $12/$16
AUG 24/ Ted Nugent, tickets: $20/$40
AUG 30/ Kyle Park, tickets: $12/$16
AUG 31/ Terri Clark, tickets: $12/$18
VERIZON THEATRE / Verizon Theatre, 1001 Performance Pl. Grand Prairie, Texas 972.854.5050
AUG 2/ The Monkees 8pm. Tickets $39.50$129.50
AUG 11/ Mindless Behavior with OMG Girlz and Young Marqus, 6pm. Tickets: on sale June 28th.
AUG 11/ Chicago, 8pm. Tickets: $39.50-$89.50
AUG 17/ My Bloody Valentine, 8pm. Tickets: $35-$40
AUG 24/ Bell Biv Devoe, Tony! Toni! Tone!, SWV, Al B. Sure!, 7:30pm. Tickets: $27.50-57.50
AUG 30/ Backstreet Boys with DJ Pauly D, 8pm. Tickets: $26.50-$99.50
AUG 31/ Steely Dan, 7pm. Tickets: $39.50-$99.50
95.9 THE RANCH MUSIC SERIES, THROUGH AUG 28/ FREE Texas Music every Wednesday night on the Backyard Stage at Capital Bar. For event line up visit -959theranch.com. The Capital Bar. 3017 Morton St. 817-820-0049
RIDGLEA THEATER / 6025 Camp Bowie Blvd. ridgletheater.com. 817.738.9500. See website for prices and schedule.
stage and theater
MISS SAIGON, AUG. 10–18 / This powerful pop opera is an emotional tale about forbidden love, the tragedies of war and the sacrifices made to achieve the American Dream. Tony Award-winning musical Miss Saigon, created by the visionaries behind Les Miserables, features a touching love story told through a series of sensational musical numbers. Tickets: $50–$75. Casa Manaña. 3101 W. Lancaster. casamanana.org. 817.332.2272.
THE BIBLE: THE COMPLETE WORD OF GOD (ABRIDGED), THROUGH AUG 11/ Prepare ye the way for an irreverent roller coaster ride through the Good Book, from fig leaves to final judgment, as three cultural guerrillas tackle the great theological questions. No one is safe, especially the first row. Tickets: $15-$30. Amphibian Productions Theatre, 120 South Main St. amphibianproductions.org. 817.923.3012
MIRANDY AND BROTHER WIND, JULY 12 – AUG 11 / It’s Spring 1906 in Ridgetop, South Carolina. Mirandy is excited about the Annual Junior Cakewalk dance and is determined to catch the legendary Brother Wind and have him as her dance partner. Will she succeed? Tickets: $12-$25. Jubilee Theatre, 506 Main Street. Jubileetheatre.org. 817.338.4411.
THE FOX ON THE FAIRWAY, THROUGH AUG 11 / This witty comedy relays the story of two Irish extras on a film shoot. An American production crew has set up residence, offering opportunity, trouble, and temptation to the locals. Times: (Thursday) 7:30 p.m.; (Friday-Saturday) 8 p.m.; (Sunday) 3 p.m. See website for ticket prices. Stage West Theatre, 821 W. Vickery. stagewest.org. 817.784.9378.
A TEMPEST, AUG 9-SEPT 1/ Based on Shakespeare, Lake Simons adapts and directs this timeless work. Come out with the whole family and experience her adaptation. See website for ticket prices. Hip Pocket Theatre, 1950 Silver Creek Rd. hippocket. org. 817.246.9775.
EXIT, PURSUED BY A BEAR, AUG 15-SEPT 14/ Nan is fed up with her abusive husband, Kyle. She is going to make a run for it but not until she’s ducttaped him to his La-Z-Boy, covered him in honey and invited the neighborhood bear in for a snack. Karaoke meets Shakespeare in this comedy. (Strong Adult Language and Content) See website for ticket prices. Circle Theatre, 230 West 4th Street. circletheatre. com. 817.877.3040.
THANK YOU, JEEVES, AUG 22-SEPT 29/ Bertie
Wooster and his faithful servant Jeeves return with a full cast of characters, including tyrannical relatives, beastly acquaintances, demon children, and a banjolele. Bertie has taken up an irritating new hobby, which drives Jeeves to resign. But, will Jeeves be there when Bertie needs him most? See website for ticket prices. Stage West, 821 & 823 W. Vickery Blvd. stagewest.org. 817-784-9378.
1964 The Tribute recreates a live Beatles concert this month at Bass Performance Hall.
See the Tony Award-winning musical Miss Saigon Aug. 10-18 at Casa Manaña.
Most Beautiful Women in Fort Worth
Lovely ladies are abundant in Fort Worth. We want your help deciding which are the fairest of them all for our 2014 Most Beautiful Women in Fort Worth feature appearing in our January issue.
Your nomination(s) can be your wife, your girlfriend, your mother or a girl you run into at the gym.
Go to fwtx.com/2014MostBeautiful and make your nominations Aug. 15 through Sept. 15.
Entrants must be at least 21, and each submission must include three photos and an explanation of why that woman is the most beautiful in the city.
other attractions and events
ROCKIN’ THE RIVER: LOVE ON THE TRINITY, AUG 1 & 8 / 4:30–10 p.m. Free concerts on the Trinity River all summer long. Bring kayaks, paddle boards, river floats and dogs for a party like no other. For those who don’t want to get wet, enjoy the concert in the shade from the banks of the Trinity. Beers and tacos can be purchased on site. Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St. For music line up visitpantherislandpavilion.com/Events
FRIDAY ON THE GREEN, AUG 9 / 7-10pm Friday on the Green regularly attracts hundreds during the warm weather months with the region’s best live music, tasty food and drinks, and the fun and relaxed atmosphere of a big neighborhood picnic. Groups of families and friends show up with blankets, chairs and pets to enjoy a lineup local bands, food and drink. Free. Magnolia Green Park, 1100 Lipscomb Street. 817-923-4113.
POP-UP MARKET, AUG 10/ 10 am The premiere outdoor shopping destination in the Near Southside. Shop handmade jewelry, art, collectibles and more. Find that kitsch item for your home, or that one of-a-kind gift at Pop-Up Market. Dozens of artists, collectors, and crafters will setup once a month at Magnolia Green. Events benefit Ronald McDonald House. Magnolia Green Park, 1100 Lipscomb Street. popupmarket.wordpress.com. 214-886-6339.
SOUTHSIDE URBAN MARKET, SATURDAYS / 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Their mission is to foster relations among a diverse group of people, promote local artisans, encourage eco-friendly food production, and promote healthy living. Southside Fort Worth on the corner of S. Main and E. Daggett. southsideurbanmarket.com.
Dramatic New Design / 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 4MATIC Sedan / 4.6 L biturbo gasoline V-8 / 402 horsepower / EPA mileage (city/highway) 17/26 / fuel-saving ECO Start/ Stop system / 7-speed automatic transmission with shift paddles / 4MATIC all-wheel drive / 4-wheel electronic traction system / adaptive braking technology / LED headlamps and taillamps / 18-in. AMG twin 5-spoke alloy wheels / 11-way airbag protection / elegantly redesigned cabin
SUMMERFEST AT GAYLORD TEXAN, THROUGH SEPT 2 / Spend a day lounging at Paradise Springs, a 10-acre outdoor pool and lazy river, enjoy firework shows every Friday night, cooking and painting classes for kids and adults and much more. Check the website for details on events, times and details. Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center. 1501 Gaylord Trail. gaylordtexan.com. 817.778.2610.
FORT WORTH ZOO, ONGOING / Open daily at 10 a.m. The oldest zoo in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 and has grown into a nationally ranked facility, housing nearly 7,000 native and exotic animals. Tickets: Adults (13+), $12; Children (3-12), $9 (2 and under free); Seniors (65+), $9. Wednesdays: half-price. 1989 Colonial Parkway. fortworthzoo.org. 817.759.7555.
MARTIN HOUSE BREWERY TOUR, SATURDAYS / 2-5 p.m. $10 covers admission, a souvenir pint glass, guided brewery tour and three complimentary pints for those over 21. Martin House Brewery, 220 S Sylvania Ste 209 Fort Worth, TX 76111. 817222-0177.
RAHR & SONS BREWERY TOUR, ONGOING / Wednesdays, 5-7:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. There is a $10 tour admission fee for anyone over 18, which includes a brewery tour, souvenir pint glass and three beer samples for those over 21. Rahr Brewery, 701 Galveston Ave., Ft. Worth, Texas 76104. 817-810-9266. For more information visit rahrbrewing.com.
REVOLVER BREWERY TOUR, SATURDAYS / Noon–3 p.m. Enjoy live music, games, food and beer perfectly paired with a brewery tour. Admission is $10 and includes a Revolver Brewing pint glass. Food vendors on site. Revolver Brewery, 5650 Matlock Rd., Granbury, Texas 76049. revolverbrewing.com. 817-736-8034.
FORT WORTH BOTANIC GARDEN, ONGOING / Open daily from dawn until dusk. A peaceful haven nestled in the heart of Fort Worth’s Cultural District; the Garden is home to over 2,500 species of native and exotic plants. Free. *Admission fees apply to Conservatory and Japanese Gardens. 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd. fwbg.org. 817.871.7686.
galleries
THE ABSTRACT SHOW, THROUGH AUG 24 / Featuring works by Matt Clark, Amy Herzel, Carly Allen Martin, Charlotte Smith and Ron Watson. Tuesdays–Fridays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Artspace111. 111 Hampton Street. artspace111.com. 817.692.3228.
sports
TEXAS RANGERS / texas.rangers.mlb.com. See website for ticket prices.
AUG 13-14/ Milwaukee Brewers, 7:05pm
AUG 16-17/ Seattle Mariners, 7:05pm
AUG 18/ Seattle Mariners, 2:05pm
AUG 19-21/ Houston Astros, 7:05pm
AUG 30-31/ Minnesota Twins, 7:05pm
FORT WORTH CATS / fwcats.com. See website for ticket prices.
AUG 1-2/ Alexandria Aces, 7:05pm
AUG 3,5,6/ McAllen Thunder, 7:05pm
AUG 4/ McAllen Thunder, 6:05pm
AUG 11/ McAllen Thunder, 6:05pm
AUG 12-14/ McAllen Thunder, 7:05pm
comedy
FOUR DAY WEEKEND, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, ONGOING / This popular improvisational comedy troupe performs skits and songs based on audience suggestions. 18 and up, $20. 312 Houston Street, Fort Worth. fourdayweekend.com. 817.226.4329.
HYENA’S COMEDY NIGHT CLUB, ONGOING / Various performances each week ranging from local to national stars. 425 Commerce Street, Fort Worth. hyenascomedynightclub.com. 817.877.5233.
ARLINGTON IMPROV AND RESTAURANT, ONGOING / Different performers weekly. 309 Curtis Mathes Way, Ste. 147, Arlington. improv.com. 817.635.5555.
FIRST SUNDAY FILM CLUB, AUG 4 / This series showcases the Fort Worth Library’s large and vibrant media collection. This date: The Great Debaters. 2 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Library, Tandy Hall. 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.
FAMILY FILM SERIES, AUG 10 / The Black Stallion: A young boy named Alec is saved from a shipwreck by a beautiful stallion. Together they survive on an isolated island and forge a lasting bond. 1 p.m. Free. Fort Worth Central Fort Worth Central Library. Tandy Hall, 500 W. 3rd St. fortworthlibrary.org. 817.392.7323.
OMNI THEATER AND NOBLE PLANETARIUM / Check museum website for times and dates. fwmuseum.org/calendar. Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, 1600 Gendy St. fwmuseum.org. 817.255.9300.
Save the Date
Save the Date 2013
Honoring
Betty Rutherford
Thursday October 17, 2013 11:30 a.m.
Thursday October 17, 2013 11:30 a.m.
Thursday October 17, 2013 11:30 a.m.
Thursday October 17, 2013 11:30 a.m.
City Club of Fort Worth, Ballroom
City Club of Fort Worth, Ballroom
City Club of Fort Worth, Ballroom
City Club of Fort Worth, Ballroom
Honorary Chair - Mayor Betsy Price
Honorary Chair - Mayor Betsy Price
Honorary Chair - Mayor Betsy Price
Honorary Chair - Mayor Betsy Price
Honorary Chairs: Scott and Carole Murray
Co-Chairs: Carole and Scott Murray
Co-Chairs: Carole and Scott Murray
Co-Chairs: Carole and Scott Murray
Co-Chairs: Carole and Scott Murray
Please join us in honoring Betty Rutherford, and together we can demonstrate that all children are of immesurable value and incalculable worth.
Summa Cum Laude - $15,000 Magna Cum Laude - $10,000 Cum Laude - $5,000 Chancellor’s List - $2,500 Honor Roll - $1,500 Individual Seats - $125
Make your sponsorship reservation online at www.texanscan.org/Motherhood/Fort-Worth/
Proceeds from the event benefit the student programs of the Fort Worth Can Academies.
Proceeds from the event benefit the student programs of the Fort Worth Can Academies. Honoring
Proceeds from the event benefit the student programs of the Fort Worth Can Academies.
Proceeds from the event benefit the student programs of the Fort Worth Can Academies.
The mission of Fort Worth Can Academies is to provide the highest quality education for all students, especially those who have struggled in a traditional high school setting, in order to ensure their economic independence.
The mission of Fort Worth Can Academies is to provide the highest quality education for all students, especially those who have struggled in a traditional high school setting, in order to ensure their economic independence.
The mission of Fort Worth Can Academies is to provide the highest quality education for all students, especially those who have struggled in a traditional high school setting, in order to ensure their economic independence.
The mission of Fort Worth Can Academies is to provide the highest quality education for all students, especially those who have struggled in a traditional high school setting, in order to ensure their economic independence.
For additional information, please contact Cristina Gomez-Jimenez at 817-570-5016 or cgomez-jimenez@texanscan.org
For additional information, please contact Cristina Gomez-Jimenez at 817-570-5016 or cgomez-jimenez@texanscan.org
For additional information, please contact Cristina Gomez-Jimenez at 817-570-5016 or cgomez-jimenez@texanscan.org
For additional information, please contact Cristina Gomez-Jimenez at 817-570-5016 or cgomez-jimenez@texanscan.org
fwdish
Since 1946, the campisi family has delighted dallas diners with traditional "pizza pies" that were hard to find outside of new york city. campisi's is the oldest italian restaurant in texas, now with the third and fourth generation of family members at the helm. david campisi's grandfather, Joe, told him once "Baby, campisi's is built on handshakes and hellos." it's a philosophy brought to life in the new fort worth location on camp Bowie Blvd. touted nationally for their crispy cracker-thin pizza crust, campisi's offers pizza and much more. For more delicious offerings, turn the page.
170 now open: Campisi's / 172 review: The Classic Cafe / 174 listings
Culinary ventures in and around town
Muffaletta Pizza with Salami, Canadian Bacon and Olive Spread Fort
Italian Classic on Camp Bowie
Campisi’s flatbread pizza has been legendary in Dallas since 1946. Now the ever-expanding empire puts down roots in Fort Worth.
by Courtney Dabney
David Campisi bears a remarkable resemblanC e to his grandfather, Carlo. he has taken the reins at the family-owned favorite and has been busily expanding the franchise around the metroplex in recent years.
“in 1950 we moved to our mockingbird lane location to take over the previous ‘egyptian lounge.’ at the time there was not enough
money to buy a new sign, so the original egyptian sign was changed by removing lounge and adding restaurant,” says david Campisi.
first in line? the classic signage went up early and had been promising that delicious pizza without having to hit the turnpike for many months in advance.
mouths were watering in anticipation. Just like the fans who cue up in front of the apple store awaiting each and every new product launch...folks were swarming in and out of the front door every night with the take-and-bake pizza boxes they had just scored. the waitlist is more manageable now, and the atmosphere was noticeably relaxed on our second visit to this location.
the interior features contemporary aesthetics paired with large black-and-white family photos gracing the walls. small flickering candles add ambiance to the dimly lit main dining area. high-backed booths and scattered tables comprise the dining room with an adjoining bar and patio. a n enormous wrought-iron chandelier provides a striking focal point in the restaurant. soft sounds from ‘50s - ‘60s era provide an element of familiarity for diners who have frequented the original restaurant. let’s not forget the menu.
Located at: 6150 Camp Bowie Blvd. For reservations, call: 817.916.4561 $-$$
Mon.- Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
When Campisi’s first opened on the ridglea stretch of Camp bowie in early spring, the valet lines and wait times were a bit daunting. Who could blame people for wanting to be the
i recommend italian bruschetta ($8.95), r andy White toasted r avioli ($8.50) and Calamari ($11.95). a ll three appetizers are generous portions for sharing among a group of 4 - 6. bruschetta baguettes are rubbed with garlic, toasted and served with chopped olive spread and a tangy tomato basil dipping sauce. the lightly breaded calamari are topped with italian seasoning, splashed with lemon juice, sprinkled with romano cheese and
Crisp and lightly-battered calamari are served with lemon wedges and a generous amoung of marinara sauce.
Large black and white Campisi family photos grace the walls of the decidedly contemporary space.
served with a side of marinara sauce. The Toasted Ravioli is filled with your choice of either beef or cheese. The ravioli are toasted until crunchy outside, smothered in fresh tomato sauce and sprinkled with melting Provolone cheese.
On our first visit, we could not overlook several pasta specialties. The Shrimp Scampi ($13.50) featured eight wild-harvested gulf shrimp, which are sautéed in a garlic butter sauce. We thought the sauce teetered on the oily side, but the flavors were spot on. But it was time to move on to what Campisi’s is truly famous for: the flatbread pizza.
We sampled both the Cali Pizza ($16.95 medium) and the Muffaletta Pizza ($12.95 small). The Cali Pizza is topped with slices of grilled chicken, Roma tomatoes, artichoke hearts and tangy marinara sauce. We appreciated that the pizza was covered evenly and completely with toppings. My favorite pizza was the Muffaletta, which was salty with toppings of chopped salami, Canadian bacon and delicious olive spread made from firm, chopped green olives. The small size is plenty for one or enough to split with a dinner salad. The crunchy cracker-thin crust is still deliciously unique.
Save room for dessert. The Tiramisu ($4.95) is a creamy, layered indulgence with hints of espresso, dusted with cocoa powder in traditional style. The Italian Cream Cake ($4.95) is one of the best cakes I have tasted in years. Its homemade icing is simply amazing, and the layered cake is a delicate end to a delightful meal.
Now featuring Drenda Barnett at the piano –
Voted Best Place for an After Work Drink by the readers of Fort Worth, Texas magazine 2013
Richly-flavored Provolone cheese is baked atop Randy White Toasted Ravioli
Refined in Roanoke
A stroll through the Chef’s Pantry Garden behind The Classic Café in Roanoke gives you a hint as to what is inspiring Chef Charles Youts during any given season.
by Courtney Dabney
When we visited in early summer, yellow and zucchini squash were in season. the pristine vegetables were hand-picked to form the foundation of a squash casserole. the home-style side dish incorporated eggs and buttery breadcrumbs, allowing the squash to take center stage. Fresh herbs and greens are also harvested daily.
the sky-blue siding of this renovated house
provides an element of whimsy for passersby.
The Mixed Grill features homemade sausage, bacon-wrapped quail and a 5-ounce portion of beef tenderloin served with huckleberry demi-glace.
dining rooms are spread throughout.
appetizers of line-caught yellow Fin seared sashimi tuna ($14) and house smoked salmon ($14) did not disappoint. the tuna was displayed beautifully, lightly seared on all sides. the mild tuna was drizzled with both wasabi aioli and balsamic ginger glaze. the tuna was more of a textural treat with its velvety slices served atop crunchy fried rice noodles.
the house smoked salmon was outstanding, served with a simple horseradish cream sauce and complemented by briny capers and red onion. the appropriately seasoned pink salmon was a generous portion for four. crunchy, thinly sliced baguette toasts were served alongside.
the mixed Grill ($32) offered a sampling of homemade sausage, bacon-wrapped quail breast and a 5-ounce portion of beef tenderloin. the free-range beef sausage stood out -expertly spiced, lean and fresh. and the tender quail breast was not overcooked or drowning in bacon fat. the beef tenderloin medallion was served with an interesting huckleberry demi-glace.
two palm-sized Gulf Blue crab cakes and Grilled texas Gulf shrimp ($29) were served with a sun-dried tomato tartar sauce. the texture was not as crispy as we would have liked; however, the crab cakes had just the right amount of spice to keep them interesting. the night we visited, all entrees were served with a wedge of pan-fried polenta and red cabbage.
t he 10-ounce Beef tenderloin medallions ($30) were topped with a tantalizing Bleu cheese crust and a port shallot demi-glace. the meat was cooked to my guest’s preference -- well done. when chef youts came by to see how our table was doing, he spotted her plate from a distance and jokingly said, “oh, you were my welldone tonight!”
FYI
Located at: 504 N. Oak St., Roanoke
For reservations, call: 817.430.8185 $$-$$$$
t he expansive porch encourages diners to linger. the interior of the reworked home is laid out into its original floor plan, with the exception of the kitchen. w hat used to be the tiny kitchen now serves as a pass-through and staging area for the restaurant. the burgundy bar area fits snugly by the front door, and other
Grilled rack of australian lamb ($38) was served with an herb crust and a rosemary pomegranate molasses. the four chops were the favorite at our table. the herb crust had notes of mustard, fresh mint, and panko breadcrumbs, and the tender chops were served the perfect medium rare.
the relaxed atmosphere of the classic café makes it a place to visit and revisit. the profi-
restaurant guide
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american
Arlington/Mid-Cities
BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE / 230 N. Center St., 817.801.0300. Lunch Hours 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Fri; All Day 11am-9pm Sat. and Sun. $
Burleson BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE / 120 S. Main St., 817.447.3400. 11am-9pm daily $
DAltON'S BAR & GRIll / 200 S. Main St., 817.295.5456. 11am-midnight Mon.-Wed. and Sun.; 11am-2am Thu.-Sat. $$ tHE PORCH / 140 S. Wilson St., 817.426.9900. 6:30am8pm Sun.-Thu.; 6:30am-9pm Fri.-Sat. $$
DIxIE HOUSE CAFE / 3701 E. Belknap St., 817.222.0883. Other locations: 6200 E. Lancaster, 817.451.6180; 5401 S. Hulen St., 817.361.8500; 5401 Blue Mound Rd., 817.625.4115, Dinner Friday Nights. 6:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu. & Sat.; 6:30am-8:30pm Fri. $ DREw’S Pl ACE / 5701 Curzon Ave., 817.735.4408. 10:30am-7pm Tue.-Thu.; 10:30am-8pm Fri.; 10:30am6pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $-$$ EllERBE FINE FOODS / 1501 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth, 817.926.3663. Closed Sun.-Mon.; 11am-2pm and 5:30pm-9pm, Tues.-Thu.; 11am-2pm and 5:30-10pm, Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm, Sat. $$-$$$ FRED’S tEx AS CAFE / 915 Currie St., 817.332.0083. 10:30am-midnight Tue.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Closed Mon. 2730 Western Center, 817.232.0111. Mon.-Sat. 10:30am-midnight Mon.-Sat.; Noon-9pm, Sun. $$ lUCIlE’S StAtESIDE BIStRO / 4700 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.4761. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 9am-11pm Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$ lUNCH BOx / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.2181. 10:30am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 10:30am-2:30pm Sat.-Sun. $ mONtGOmERy StREEt CAFé / 2000 Montgomery St., 817.731.8033. 6am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-noon Sat. $ OlD NEIGHBORHOOD GRIll / 1633 Park Place Ave., 817.923.2282. 7am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $ Ol’ SOUtH PANCAKE HOUSE / 1509 S. University Dr., 817.336.0311. Open 24 hours. $ PARIS COFFEE SHOP / 700 W. Magnolia, 817.335.2041. 6am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Breakfast Only 6am-11am Sat. $ PARK HIll CAFE / 2974 Park Hill Dr., 817.921.5660. Lunch Hours 10am-2:30pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Hours 6pm-9pm; Brunch 10am-1pm Sun. $-$$ POP’S SAFARI ROOm / 2929 Morton St., 817.877.0916. 9am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 9am-midnight Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $$-$$$ RISE & SHINE / 3636 Altamesa Blvd., 817.423.3555. 6am-2pm daily. $ SECREt GARDEN tEAROOm / 2601 Montgomery St., 817.763.9787. 11am-3pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-4pm Sat.; noon-4pm Sun. $ tHE lIvE OAK mUSIC HAll & lOUNGE / 1311 Lipscomb St., 817.926.0968. 4pm-2am Mon.-Fri.; 11am2am Sat.-Sun. Sunday Brunch 11am-3pm. $$ tHE ROSE GARDEN tEA ROOm / 7200 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.7673. 11:30am-3:30pm Mon-Sat.; 12pm3:30pm Sun. $ t wIN CREEKS CAFé / 3400 W. Loop 820 S. (inside Frank Kent Honda), 817.696.4360. 7:30am-4pm Mon.Fri.; 8am-4pm, Sat.; Closed Sun.$ vIDAlIAS SOUtHERN CUISINE / 200 Main St., 817.210.2222. 6am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 6am-10:30pm Fri. & Sat.; 10am-2pm Sun. $$
wEStSIDE CAFé / 7950 W. Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.560.1996. 6am-10pm daily. $ tHE zODIAC ROOm At NEImAN mARCUS / 2100 Green Oaks Blvd., 817.738.3581. 10am-7pm Mon.-Sat.; 1pm-6pm Sun. $$ Grapevine
INtO tHE Gl ASS / 322 S. Main St. 817.442.1969. 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$ tOlBERt'S REStAURANt / 423 S. Main St. 817.421.4888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu. 7 Sun.; 11am9:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ wINEwOOD GRIll / 1265 S. Main St., Grapevine, 76051 817.421.0200. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-4pm Sun. $$-$$$
Keller/Lake Country FnG EAtS / 201 Town Center Blvd. 817.741.5200 11am10pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $$ HARBOR ONE / 9315 Boat Club Rd., 817.236.8150. 10am-6pm Wed.-Sun. $
Roanoke
BABE’S CHICKEN DINNER HOUSE / 104 N. Oak, 817.491.2900. 11am-9pm daily $ BlUE HANGAR CAFE / 700 Boeing Way, 817.491.8283. 10:30am-2pm Mon.-Thu.; 10am-3pm Fri.; 7am-3pm Sun. $
Cl ASSIC CAFE / 504 N. Oak St., 817.430.8185. Lunch Hours 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Hours 5pm-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-10pm Fri. & Sat.$$-$$$ DOvE CREEK CAFé / 204 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4973. 6am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-3pm Sat. & Sun. $ RENO RED'S FRONtIER COOKING / 304 S. Hwy. 377, 817.491.4855. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.' 11am-10pm Fri.Sat. $-$$
Arlington iriS BAGel AND COFFee HOUSe / 5801 W. Interstate 20, 817.561.9989. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-2pm Sun. $
Fort Worth
Ar TiSAN BAK iNG COMPANY / 4900 White Settlement Rd., 817.821.3124. 7am-1pm Fri.; by appointment Mon.-Fri.; 8am-noon Wed. & Sat. at the Cowtown Farmers' Market. $
BAKer BrOS. AMeriCAN Deli / 6333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Ste. 244, 817.989.1400. Other Location: 501 Carroll St., Ste. 658., 817.332.0500. 11am-9pm daily. $ Bl ACK rOOSTer BAKerY / 2430 Forest Park Blvd., 817.924.1600. 7am-4pm Tue.-Fri., 8am-4pm Sat. $ BlUeBONNeT BAKerY / 4705 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.731.4233. 7am-6pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $ BOOPA’S BAGel Deli / 6513 N. Beach St., 817.232.4771. 5:30am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; 6:30am-2pm Sat.; 6:30am-1pm Sun. $ CArSHON’S DeliCATeSSeN / 3133 Cleburne Rd., 817.923.1907. 9am-3pm Mon.-Sat. $ COrNer STreeT BAKerY / 3010S. Hulen St., 817.665.9949. 6:30am-7pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-7pm Sat.; 7am-5pm Sun. $ THe CUPCAKe COTTAGe / 5015 El Campo Ave., 817.732.5670. 10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $ eSPer ANZA’S MeXiCAN CAFÉ & BAKerY / 2122 N. Main St., 817.626.5770. Other location: 1109 Hemphill St., 817.332.3848. 6:30am-7pm daily. $ j. r Ae'S / 935 Foch St., 817.332.0090. 9 am-9pm Mon.-Sat. $
jASON'S Deli / jasonsdeli.com. Hours vary. $-$$ KOl ACHe SHOPPe / 6724 Brentwood Stair Rd., 817.457.0071. 6am-noon Tue.-Sat.; 7am-noon Sun. $ MCK iNle Y’S FiNe BAKerY & CAFe / 1616 S. University Dr., 817.332.3242. 8am-6:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 11am-5pm Sun. $ PANer A BreAD / 1700 S. University Dr., 817.870.1959. Other location: 1804 Precinct Line Rd., 817.605.0766; 1409 N. Collins, Arlington, 817.548.8726; 2140 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. S. 817.416.5566 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 7am-8pm Sun. $ rYAN'S FiNe GrOCer & DeliCATeSSeN / 815 W. Magnolia Ave., 817.945.2770. Deli hours 11am-9pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-6pm Sun.; Sunday Brunch $$ SweeT SAMMieS / 825 Currie St., 817.332.0022. 10am-9pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-10pm Thu.-Sat. $ SwiSS PASTrY SHOP / 3936 W. Vickery, 817.732.5661. 6am-5:30pm Tue.-Fri.; 7am-4pm Sat. $ THe SNOOTY PiG / 2401 Westport Pkwy., Ste. 120, 817.837.1077. Other locations: 1540 Keller Pkwy, Ste. 107, Keller, 817.431.0064. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $ YOFe CAFe / 817 Currie St., 817.332.5888. 6 am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 6am-10pm Sat.-Sun. $ YOGi’S BAGel CAFe / 2710 S. Hulen St., 817.921.4500. 6:30am-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 7am-9pm Sat.; 7:30am-3pm Sun. $ Grapevine
BreADHAUS / 700 W. Dallas Rd., 817.488.5223. 9am6pm Tues.-Fri.; 9am-4pm Sat. $$ MAiN STreeT BreAD BAK iNG COMPANY / 316 Main St., 817.424.4333. 6:30am-6:30pm daily. $ THe SNOOTY PiG / 4010 William D. Tate, 817.283.3800. 7am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 8am-2pm Sun. $ Hudson Oaks
HACIEnDA SAn MIGUEl / 2948 Crockett St., 817.386.9923. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-midnight Fri. & Sat. $-$$
JOE T. GARCIA’S / 2201 N. Commerce, 817.626.4356. Cash only. 11am-2:30pm, 5pm-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-10pm Sun. $$ l A FAMIlIA / 841 Foch St., 817.870.2002. 11am-10pm Tues.-Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $ l A Pl AYA MAYA / 6209 Sunset Dr., 817.738.3329. Other locations: 1540 N. Main St., 817.624.8411. 3200 Hemphill St., 817.924.0698. 11am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.; 10am-11pm Sat.; 10am-10pm Sun. $ lOS MOlCAJETES / 4320 Western Center Blvd., 817.306.9000. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; 8am-10pm Sat.; 8am-9pm Sun. $ lOS VAqUEROS / 2629 N. Main St., 817.624.1511. Other Location: 3105 Cockrell Ave., 817.769.3070.11am9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11 am-10pm, Fri.-Sat.; 10:30am-9pm Sun. Other location: Crown Valley Golf Club, 29 Crown Road, Weatherford. 817.441.2300 $ MAMBO’S / 1010 Houston St. in the Park Central Hotel, 817.336.3124. 11am- 2pm Tues.-Fri.; 4pm-10pm Wed.Sat. $
MI COCInA / 509 Main St., 817.877.3600. Other location: 4601 W. Freeway (I-30 and Hulen), 817.569.1444. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $ THE ORIGInAl / 4713 Camp Bowie Blvd., 817.738.6226. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun. $ PACO & JOHn / 1116 8th Ave., 817.810.0032. 7:30am10:30am & 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. $$ PAPPASITO’S CAnTInA / 2704 W. Freeway, 817.877.5546. Other location: 321 W. Road to Six Flags, Arlington, 817.795.3535. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am11pm Fri.-Sat. $$ all locations PUlIDOS / 2900 Pulido St., 817.732.7571. Other location: 5051 Hwy. 377 S., 817.732.7871. 11am-9:30pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $ RED CACTUS RESTAURAnT / 3005 S. University Dr., 817.927.2933. 9am-9pm Mon.-Sun. $ REVOlVER TACO lOUnGE / 2822 W. 7th St., 817.820.0122. 11am-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat.; closed Sun.-Mon. $$ RIO MAMBO / 6125 SW Loop 820, 817.423.3124. 1302 S. Main St., Weatherford. 817.598.5944. 11am-9:30pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. $$ SAlSA FUEGO / 3520 Alta Mere Drive, 817.560.7888. 11am-9pm Mon.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; closed Sun. $ TORCHY'S TACOS / 928 Northton St. 817.289.8226. 7am-10pm Mon.-Thu.; 7am-11pm Fri.; 8am-11pm Sat.; 8am-10pm Sun. $ TRES JOSES COCInA MEXICAnA / 4004 White Settlement Rd., 817.763.0456. 11am-9pm Tue.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-9pm Sun.; Closed Mon. $$
EDDIE V’S / 3100 W. 7th St. 817.336.8000. 4pm-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 4pm-midnight Fri.-Sat. $$$$
J&J OYSTER BAR / 612 N. University Dr., 817.335.2756. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat. $
lOnE STAR OYSTER BAR / 4750 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.370.0030. 11am-2am Tue.-Sat.; 11am-midnight Sun.-Mon. $
PAPPADEAUX / 2708 W. Freeway, 817.877.8843. Other location: 1304 E. Copeland Rd., Arlington, 817.543.0544. 11am-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.Sat. $$
RAZZOO’S / 318 Main St. in Sundance Square, 817.429.7009. Other location: 4700 Bryant Irvin Rd. in Cityview, 817.292.8584. 11am-11pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am2am Fri.-Sat. $$
FISH CITY GRIll / 2750 E. Southlake Blvd., Ste. 130, 817.748.0456. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.-Sat. $-$$
TRUlUCK’S SEAFOOD, STEAK & CRAB HOUSE / 1420 Plaza Pl., 817.912.0500. 5pm-10pm Sun.-Thu.; 5pm11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$
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FISH CREEK / 4899 E. I-20., 817.441.1746. 11am-9pm Sun.-Thu.; 11am-10pm Fri.; noon-10pm Sat. $$
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BlUE MESA BAR & GRIll / 1600 S. University Dr., 817.332.6372. Other Location: 1586 E. Southlake Blvd., Southlake, 817.416.0055. Fort Worth: 11am-10pm Mon.Thu.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 9am-10pm Sun. $$
BOnnEll’S FInE TEXAS CUISInE / 4259 Bryant Irvin Rd., 817.738.5489. Lunch Hours 11:30am-2:30pm Tues.Fri.; Dinner 5:30pm-9pm Tues.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$ BUFFAlO WEST / 7101 Camp Bowie W. 817.732.2370. mo.-wed. 4pm-11pm Mon.-Fri.; 11am-11pm Sat.; 11am9pm Sun. $-$$$ l AnnY’S AlTA COCInA MEXICAnA / 3405 W. 7th St., 817.850.9996. Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Tue.-Fri.; Dinner: 5:30pm-10pm Tue.-Thu.; 5:30pm-10:30pm Fri.-Sat. Closed Sun.-Mon. $$$ lOnESOME DOVE WESTERn BISTRO / 2406 N. Main St., 817.740.8810. 11:30am-2:30pm Tue.-Sat.; 5pm10pm Mon.-Thu.; 5pm-11pm Fri.-Sat. $$$ MICHAElS RESTAURAnT & AnCHO CHIlE BAR / 3413 W. 7th St., 817.877.3413. 11am-2:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 5:30pm-10pm Mon.-Wed.; 5:30pm-11pm Thu.-Sat. Chile Bar hours: 11am-11pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-1am
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People and events that shaped our city
Untouched by Time 1966
Nestled amongst trees and streams, mostly hidden from University drive, lies a living mUseUm, UntoUched by time. the log cabin village fosters strong connections to 19th century texas through preservation and collection of artifacts exhibited in an engaging environment that includes a water-powered gristmill, a one-room schoolhouse, a blacksmith shop, herb garden and log homes. historical interpreters depict the lifestyle of those who settled in north texas in the mid to late 1800s. since 1966, the log cabin village has been a favorite field trip destination for local students.
Photo courtesy of Log Cabin Village
Park Place lexus GraPevine 901 Highway 114 E. 817.416.3100 www.ParkPlace.com
An MVP TeAM
Dan McCarney knows firsthand the value of teamwork. In fact, as head coach of UNT’s Mean Green football team, it’s an attitude he instills in his players season after season. So when it came time for McCarney to score his new Lexus GX 460, he drafted the winningest team around (besides the Mean Green, of course): Park Place Lexus Grapevine. “Outstanding!” McCarney describes of the purchase experience. “They establish trust. They’re thorough. They’re not just a group of people — Park Place Lexus Grapevine is a successful team.”
Part and parcel to that team is Park Place president Jordan Case, whose ties to UNT run deep. Not only is he an alum, but the former Mean Green quarterback and “passionate supporter” of UNT athletics is also a member of the university’s Football Hall of Fame. “Jordan has arranged a collection of individuals into a harmonious whole — and to great success,” McCarney says. “They’re the best leaders I’ve been around in my life.” (Apparently word gets around, as his athletic director, Rick Villarreal, drives a Jaguar — also from Park Place.)
When he’s not calling plays, McCarney loves tooling around in his GX 460, which he says is “like riding in a boat on glass-smooth water. The car absolutely glides.” That effortlessness, in fact, echoes in everything they do at Park Place — which is why they have a fan for life in Coach McCarney: “They’re professional and honest, they communicate, they follow up, and they offer a first-class experience from start to finish.”
