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04 A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR KELLER HISTORY: Place names
05 and place stories
studio of 10 Dana’s dance Drill Company
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Local girl on the big stage
Laissez les bons temps rouler!
Traditions of Mardi Gras
texas rangers spring break
09 trivia
Dana’s Studio of dance Drill
10 Company
16 Mardi Gras The traditions of Mardi gras
17 king cakes
sherry’s top 3 picks for
19 christmas break 2018
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Melt away those winter blues
ooey gooey goodness
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Vail like nothing on earth
Beauty and snow like nothing else
20 melt away those winter blues 24 for the love of chocolate 26 A romantic ride in the park 32 vail like nothing on earth surprise arizona - playground
Az - Playground 34 Surprise of the West Valley
37 Spring Training is here
Come see why the rangers love it here and keep coming back
Take me out to the ball game
34 of the west valley
36 a note from edward jones time for the boys of summer
37 to return to spring training Q&A with Jeff banister,
39 manager of the texas Rangers 41 Shine: one right turn
39 Q&A with Local Texan in Focus - Jeff Banister Come see why he loves Keller
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Note from the Editor Howdy Texans! Welcome to a new year. We may only be a month into 2018, but it is already chock-full of fun holiday events coming soon. This month we will look at some of these holidays and some special places that you can enjoy locally. Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras and Spring Break are all going to be here before you know it. Speaking of Spring Break, we will be sharing a few places that you and your family can take a trip to see some new sites, whether it is staying in the cold and doing some skiing or possibly escaping for a warm trip to Arizona. Not only is Arizona a good place to go for the warm temperatures, but you can get a chance to catch a ball game. Baseball season already? Yes, our local Texas Rangers will be reporting for spring training this month. They will be led by one of our own local Texans again this year. Be sure to catch up with Manager Jeff Banister in our Local Texan interview. No matter what you do this fantastic time of the year, make sure you enjoy it!
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(Answers from Spring Training page 9) 1961-86 Pompano Beach, Florida 1987-2002 Port Charlotte, Florida 2003-present Surprise, Arizona
Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll)
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Staff and Contributors Publisher: Twenty Eighth State Press 2140 E Southlake Blvd Suite L218 Southlake, TX 76092 Editor: Jamie Stapp production@thetexanmagazine.com Advertising|Sales: Kristin Jesser kjesser@twentyeighthstatepress.com
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Contributing Writers: Dr. Jana Smith Assenheimer Dr. Claudia Beeny Cathie Jack Jennifer Nix Cover photo credit: Kelly Gavin, Texas Rangers Additional Photo Credits: Bread Winners-Austin Marc Graff Jeff Banister Interview-Kelly Gavin
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Place Names and Place Stories By Cathie Jack Sometimes when driving around town, idle thoughts can turn to musing about names of some of the streets we are passing. Some are quite mundane – like Main Street, common to just about every town and city. A few others are obvious – like Keller Smithfield or Keller Haslet, two of our oldest roads that obviously connect us to other long-established communities of the area. Even Keller Parkway is a natural, but it’s been known by that name for only about thirty years. It was one of the town’s original streets, marking the northern edge of town, and named Price Street after Daniel Price, an area landowner. Just east of Elm Street it dwindled to a no-name, meandering trail that in good weather could lead to Grapevine. In the early 1900s work was completed by a crew composed mostly of convicts borrowed from Fort Worth; the road bed was improved and a couple of useful low water bridges were created. The crew was led by an official road foreman, Daniel Price himself, and the road bore his name for most of the rest of the century. Another of the area’s oldest roads has a very interesting tale to tell. In the 1850s, a small community formed along today’s Roanoke Road. Called Double Springs, it was located near the waters known today as Samantha Springs. Nearby, several settlers who’d been affiliated with the distant Lonesome Dove Baptist Church, formed a new church nearer to home and named it the Mount Gilead Baptist Church. One of its founders, Daniel Barcroft, provided the site where the church was built and later donated property across the street for the Mt. Gilead Cemetery. The adjoining road was called Barcroft Road; however many years later, the town of Keller began its spread far into the countryside. The old dirt roads of that area north of town became county roads and their street names were officially named in county record books. Along the way, the long existing BARCROFT road was misread or misspelled and became todays BANCROFT road. In 1873 a Primitive Baptist preacher, Augustus Delphus Bourland, bought a parcel of land of town very near Barcroft road; he built a house for his very large family, and began farming the rich land. Before long the street that bordered his property to the south (now Johnson Road) and led north to his home was called Bourland Road. Preacher Bourland didn’t much believe in church buildings and wandered the countryside and beyond to spread his message. On one such trip, his infant son died. His wife knew that he had often mentioned that he wanted to be buried across the road under a large cedar tree, and there she buried the child. Over the next years, others of the family and many friends and neighbors were also buried atop the hill soon dubbed Bourland’s cemetery. By 1899 the new town of Keller recognized the need for a public burial ground and purchased those several acres from the Bourlands. Many early settlers and several civil war veterans from both sides of the conflict can be found there. During the Depression, the existing gate was built with local sandstone by the WPA. A question sometimes asked by Keller’s newcomers in “What is a rufe snow?” The Keller Public Arts Society has provided an answer. Those passing the intersection of Rufe Snow Road at Keller Parkway can find it on the recently ‘wrapped’ transformer box. Nearly impossible to read even when stopped at the light, it’s worth your time to pull in, park nearby, and visit that box. You’ll enjoy the story of Rufe Snow. The stories surrounding many other Keller area place names can be found in a wonderful book written by Joyce Gibson Roach, Keller’s award-winning author, folklorist, naturalist, and rancher. Her book, WILD ROSE: A Folk History of a Cross Timbers Community: KELLER TEXAS, can be found at the Wild Rose Heritage Center. Founded only four years ago, the town’s local history museum offers this and other sources of town lore. The museum – and the new Station House train museum located just across the street – are located on Alvin Bates’ namesake street running a short block between Main and Elm. Both museums are open 11:00 – 3:00 on each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and by appointment by calling 817-228-3929.
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Our story is basically we are best friends and cupcake lovers and always have tasted cupcakes at places and thought we can make this ourself, they were not that impressed, but once we tasted a Smallcake we fell in love and knew this was an award winning and tasting cupcake! So we became Co owners/partners of Smallcakes in Keller, (we knew we just had to open a Smallcake cupcakery and creamery as soon as we could! ) A lot of hard work sweat and tears as they say went in to get our first store opened! We bought the Fort Worth territory and we will find that perfect spot later on, for now we love our Keller location, and can’t wait to watch it grow!! We have cupcakes in a jar (great gifts or great for snacking and closing the lid back on! ) And pushpops which are layered with cake and icing. We have fresh baked cookies that icing or ice cream can go between them, and cupcake infused ice cream we make at the store as well! We have a cupcake smash, with your favorite cupcake and 2 scoops of ice cream! You can have it blended as a milkshake too! We even have pupcakes for your furbabies! We also serve fresh coffee and sodas and bottled water.
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We wish to thank all of our loyal customers and friends for supporting Roy’s Mexican & American Restaurant Roy’s Mexican American Cuisine! 1110 Keller Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248 Roysmexicanamericancuisine.com
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trivia Can you choose the 3 past locations of the Texas Rangers spring training sites. Shreveport, Louisiana
Surprise, Arizona
Port Charlotte, Florida
Houston, Texas
Pompano Beach, Florida
Washington, D.C.
Sarasota, Florida
Yuma, Arizona
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Dana’s Studio of Dance Drill Company For the past six years Dana’s Studio of Dance has been coaching, encouraging, and training students to tryout for their high school drill team with the award winning DSOD Drill Company. Under the direction of Jennifer McManus, the drill company teaches students ages 4 to 15 what it takes to be a Carroll Emerald Belle, a Keller Indianette, a Byron Nelson Dazzler and so many more. From the Central Chargers to the Coppell Lariettes, Jenn has worked with students all over the DFW area to prepare them to make their high school drill team dreams a reality! A former drill team girl herself, Jennifer, has had the opportunity to perform on many stages across America. She was first introduced to drill team as an officer for the Coppell High School Lariettes. Then Jennifer made a trip to Washington DC as a Kilgore College Rangerette and performed in the 2000 Presidential Inaugural Ball and Parade. While completing her degree at The University of North Texas, her dance experience took her around Texas instructing and performing for many camps, competitions, and parades. These experiences led her to audition and become a part of the Dallas Mavericks Dancers and then eventually the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. Jennifer has been involved with many of our Dallas heroes, with opportunities to teach, perform, and meet with the children of the Make A Wish Foundation, Christian dance programs, and the Children’s Hospital, but her most honored performance took place overseas as a USO entertainer. She returned to Dallas in 2011 after dancing at the happiest place on Earth, Walt Disney World, with the realization of her newest goal, to mentor young women and help them to make their dance aspirations come true. Jennifer has shaped the DSOD drill company into a company unlike any other. Giving young students, as early as kindergarten, the opportunity to experience what it will feel like when they finally get to step out on the gridiron as part of their high school drill team. With 10 teams, 3 different studios and close to 100 students - this program goes far beyond learning high kicks and double turns. “My desire for this team” says Jennifer, “ is to help shape these young girls into ladies, learning discipline, respect and manners while having a great time performing with their friends.” The Drill Company focuses on not only the technical skills your high school would suggest you have prepared before tryouts, but pushes these ladies with a higher level of dance education along with experience in performance quality which is sure to get any judge’s attention in a tryout situation. The goal of drill company is to help each girl feel not only qualified, but confident in herself as she goes into her high school audition. One of the ways Drill Company prepares their students is to be involved in their community. Drill Team requires a lot of school pride, and they feel the same way about their cities and communities. The girls have opportunities to perform at carnivals, festivals, parades, etc. The officers, an elite group of 7th and 8th graders that audition each year to lead their teammates, work on social and charitable events throughout the season to reach out to the elderly, the less fortunate and our first responders. “I feel
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TEXAN MAGAZINE > that this is a very important part of our program, because it helps us create that unity that only a team who has experienced life together can understand. When you reach out and put others before yourself it always changes you for the better. As a team, it is important to understand how to love each other with a servant’s heart and there is no better way that I have found than outreach in your community.” says Jennifer. Another unique quality of Drill Co. is when they meet together under the Friday Night Lights. The team picks a few games throughout football season where they come out to cheer on the current drill teams during halftime. It is always a fun night for the girls watching the DSOD Drill Company Alumni as they step out onto the field and these young girls go crazy pointing out their friends and former “big sis’s”, cheering for them at the top of their lungs and confirming in their hearts, that they too, can accomplish this goal. The biggest event of the year, however, happens in the spring, when the girls go out to compete with other teams across the state of Texas. These dance competitions are usually in the same circuits as the high school teams and is another way for these young dancers to share the stage with the teens they aspire to be. Competitions also create a wonderful sense of camaraderie, self esteem and discipline not to mention the memories and friendships these girls create that will last a lifetime. With the competition season not even half way complete, these teams have already been awarded with the Sweepstakes award, several Best in Category Awards, Judges Awards, Supreme Awards, and the Champions Circle of Winners! “There is not much more thrilling to these young ladies than watching their hard work pay off when they are acknowledged for their accomplishments during the awards ceremony.” confesses Jenn. “It gives me great pride to be their coach in times like these, but the real win for me, is when they walk off the competition floor and I can feel their energy and I know that they did their absolute best and are proud of what they achieved.” As the DSOD Drill Company 2017-2018 season reaches a close, they are also looking to the future and would like to extend an opportunity to any young ladies ages 4 to 15 years of age to join their team! Auditions will take place in March at each of Dana’s Studio of Dance locations in Coppell, Southlake and Keller. You can find out more about the drill company at danastudio.com or if you would like more information or have questions about private lessons to prepare you for your upcoming audition please email Jennifer at jennifer@dsodance.com.
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Delicious Pies, Cobblers, and Desserts all handmade from scratch with a Texas accent
138 Olive Street, Keller, TX 76248 817-798-9474 Selection varies daily: 9” pie (6-8 servings)-$24, L’il Texas PiesTM (any variety)-$5 Cobblers: Large (8-10 servings)-$30 Small(4-6 servings)-$20 *available in any fruit variety Fruit and Nut Pies: 12 different flavors
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Valentine’s Special Sweetheart box-2 L’il Texas PiesTM of customer’s choice with 2 chocolate covered strawberries wrapped with a red bow for $16.00. Also, vintage cards are available for purchase.
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What is Mardi Gras? It refers to Fat Tuesday, the final day of revelry before Ash Wednesday, when Lent begins. Why is this year so special? This is the 300th year anniversary for New Orleans with it being established in 1718. What do the Mardi Gras colors stand for? Purple stands for justice, green for faith, and gold for power. Why are masks worn? By law, float riders must always wear a mask. On Fat Tuesday, masking is legal for everyone else, and the elaborate masks that some wear add to the fun. How long have people been throwing items at Mardi Gras? The tradition of float riders throwing trinkets to the crowds began in the 1870s, and continues today. Typical throws include beads, cups, doubloons and stuffed animals. When is this year’s Mardi Gras? February 13th 16
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The Tradition of Mardi Gras
King Cakes
The traditional cinnamon sweetness of Mardi Gras Did you know that the King Cake is believed to have originated in France around the 12th century? These early Europeans celebrated the coming of the three wise men bearing gifts twelve days after Christmas calling it the Feast of the Epiphany, Twelfth Night, or King’s Day. The main part of the celebration was the baking of a King’s Cake to honor the three Kings. The cakes were made circular to portray the circular route used by the kings to get to the Christ Child. In the early King Cakes a bean, pea, or coin was hidden inside the cake. The person who got the hidden piece was declared King for the day or was said to have good luck in the coming year.
In Louisiana, Twelfth Night also signifies the beginning of the carnival season which ends with Mardi Gras Day. The bean, pea and the coin have been replaced by a small plastic baby to symbolize the Christ Child. The person who gets the baby is expected to carry on the carnival festivities by hosting the next King Cake party. Next time you enjoy a King Cake will you be the lucky one to find the baby?
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3000 State Highway 114 Trophy Club, TX 76262 P. 469-283-6903 www.breadwinnerscafe.com
Bread Winners Cafe is locally owned and operated. Our first establishment was opened nearly 24 years ago in Uptown and our Trophy Club location was established in fall of 2016. This was our fifth location to open and we have felt an overwhelming amount of support from the community. Throughout the year we look forward to making our special bakery items for the different holidays. King cakes seem to be all the rave around our locations as we quickly approach Fat Tuesday! We accept special orders on all bakery items placed 48 hours in advance. We look forward to continuing serving this wonderful community and appreciate the support we’ve felt over this first year in Trophy Club. - Calais
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Sherry’s Top Picks for Christmas Break 2018 Something Warm...
1. Cancun, Mexico - The Best Value for the money, plus it is a short, direct flight out of DFW. Awesome beaches, beautiful resorts and wonderful hospitality make Cancun an outstanding holiday destination.
2. Los Cabos, Mexico - Breathtaking scenery and a short flight out of DFW and it’s whale season during the holidays! One of my personal favorite destinations!
3. Cruising - The best part of cruising is you only have to unpack and repack once and you take your hotel with you! You will get a taste of a variety of unique ports, which makes each day interesting. It is also a great value since the fare includes your food, lodging and nightly entertainment. Choose to save money on airfare by cruising out of Galveston or Florida has more options of cruise lines and itineraries from which to choose, including longer sailings.
1. Aspen / Snowmass - This is a great family friendly ski resort community. My family and I greatly enjoyed our time there last Christmas season. They have some fun festive activities for the kids, including ice skating and tube sliding!
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2. Disney World or Disneyland - Christmas is truly the best time of year to go to Disney. The whole park is alight with Christmas sparkle and festivities AND it’s not too cold! Definitely a special Christmas gift your children will never forget!
3. Rhine River Cruise - What a unique way to see the German Christmas markets! Imagine...cruising down the Rhine River through a winter wonderland, stopping at quaint medieval villages to meander through their German Christmas market.
Sherry Smalling, Travel Designer www.getfaraway.com 682/237-9296
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Melt away those winter blues As cheesy as it sounds, there’s nothing that unites people like a warm, gooey, grilled sandwich.
At Texan Melts we serve great American comfort food with a Texan twist. We use the highest quality ingredients - in-house roasted meats, Wisconsin cheeses and fresh daily vegetables. From brisket to vegan cheese, there are enough choices to make something new everyday! Choose from our grilled gourmet delights or create your own from all our choices of cheese, meats, vegetables and bread whatever you’re currently craving! Krinkle cut fries or cheese fries will complete you and your meal, or try our Texas chili, soups and fresh salads.
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Always five minutes behind schedule? Order online and pick up your food to go instead. We offer gluten-free and vegan for those with dietary concerns. We have two locations to serve the Dallas / Fort Worth area. We’ve been in the restaurant business since the 1970s and hope that you will join us for your next meal. Gussying up the traditional sandwich
Ooey Gooey Goodness 8901 Tehama Ridge Pkwy #137 Fort Worth, TX 76177 (817) 847-7635 www.TexanMelts.com
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Restaurants Local Restaurants recommended by Texan Readers
Southlake:
Trophy Club/
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Grapevine:
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Cafe Italia
Del Frisco’s
Roanoke:
FnG Eats
Dino’s
Kirby’s
Classic Cafe
Texas Bleu
Silver Fox
Coal Vines
Bread Winners
Cafe Medi
Ferrari’s
BoneFish
Vinny’s Italian
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For the Love of Chocolate
Dallas by Chocolate has hosted decadent chocolate tours all over North Texas since 2012, including Valentine’s Chocolate tours and Christmas Lights, Chocolate and Sips Tours. On chocolate tours, guests enjoy the experience of being indulged with delicious chocolate treats and beverages while discovering great local dessert venues. Beyond the Grapevine/Keller Tour, the company is offering such Valentine’s Tours as The Valentine’s Seduction Tour, Decadent Valentine’s Dreams Tour and the Hearts & Chocolates Tour. The tours have been recognized nationally and locally. The company also hosts Taco & Margarita tours, BBQ tours, Hidden Dallas tours, Winery/Jazz tours, Taste of Bishop Arts, Taste of Fort Worth and other tours. More than 5,000 people have taken Dallas by Chocolate and Dallas Bites! Tours. They are open to individuals, couples, small or large groups and private corporate groups. Details on all tours are available at www.dallasbychocolate.com or at 972-814-5997 There’s enough chocolate in Grapevine, Keller and beyond to make your sweet tooth swoon this Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Chocolate Tour presented by Dallas by Chocolate
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TEXAN MAGAZINE > chocolate cravings with a tour that includes the premier sweet shops in Grapevine, Keller and other areas. Travel by motorcoach to such irresistible venues as JudyPie, Dr. Sue’s Chocolate, Hey Sugar and more. Sample chocolate, pie, cupcakes and other treats. Price includes motorcoach transportation, tour guide, great beverages on the bus and terrific samples. Buy 4 tickets and save $4! Enter code EAT. Tickets are $43 per person and available at www.dallasbychocolate.com Other Valentine’s tour offerings are listed on the website.
Make a Sweet Valentine’s Escape! with a Valentine’s Chocolate Tour Saturday, February 10 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy chocolate and wine (or soft drinks) all afternoon, from premier shops in Grapevine, Keller and beyond. All ages welcome. Don’t miss the bus to chocolate bliss! Tickets available at www.dallasbychocolate.com For info call 972-814-5997 or dallasbychocolate@gmail.com $43, leaving from Grapevine
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A romantic ride in the park Olde Tyme Carriage Company
Olde Tyme Carriage Company offers horse drawn carriage rides at your location for parties, holidays, parades, weddings, and trail rides. They offer special event services with a variety of horse drawn carriages in the North Texas area. Old Tyme Carriage Co has been in business over 20 years and is ready to make any event special. They will be out in Southlake Town Square for the Valentine’s Service on Friday the 9th, Saturday the 10th and Wednesday the 14th of February. The hours will be 6:00pm till 8:00pm those days. They may be out later if demand and weather permits. Reservations are available through the website on the Holidays page.
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Walk-up service: A standard carriage ride generally lasts 7-10 minutes. The Extended ride lasts about 15-20 minutes. Extended rides are also available through the reservation system while standard and extended rides are available for first-come first-served. Larger groups of 6-8 may be easily accommodated with a reservation for the Extended ride only. Please call for information or use the automated system. Blankets are included on all the carriages when the weather is chilly and you can bring your own hot cocoa or coffee.
Look no further than the Fort Worth Zoo for meaningful gifts. Animal adoption is sure to bring joy to that special someone while supporting the quality care and conservation efforts we value so much. With packages starting at $40, animal adopters receive a stuffed animal, adoption certificate, photos and fact sheet about our penguins.
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Under blue skies more than 300 days each year, Vail is an extraordinary mountain resort destination. The vacation experience is exceptional, from the awe-inspiring terrain and natural beauty of the surrounding Gore and Sawatch Ranges to world-class events, activities and festivals, shops and spas, and the abundant culinary options and luxurious accommodations that line the pedestrian-friendly streets of Vail Village and Lionshead. Vail is where outdoor pursuits meet village sophistication. Offering more than 5,200 acres of developed ski and snowboard terrain including seven legendary Back Bowls in winter, and flourishing with new summer activities after the debut of Epic Discovery in 2016, the options for year-round adventure are endless. Coupled with the vision inherent in the spirit of Vail’s founders, and a modern day commitment to excellence in all aspects of guest service and operations, Vail is a mountain resort like nothing on earth. Vail Mountain has designated 63 acres to family learning and designated slow zones. All zones are located on beginner green runs and progress across the mountain from Eagle’s Nest to Game Creek. These runs will also be used by ski school to facilitate lessons in a controlled setting. Visit Vail Mountain and the Town of Vail during an off-peak period and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere and the opportunity to experience Vail like a local. During these traditionally
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Vail Facts: Elevations Base Elevation 8,120 ft. /2,476 m Mid-Elevation: 10,250 ft. /3,125 m Peak Elevation: 11,570 ft. /3,527 m Vertical Rise: 3,450 ft. /1,052 m Snow Snowmaking: 461 acres/187 ha Average Annual Snowfall: 353 inches/897 cm Acreage Total Skiable Terrain: 5,289 acres/2,141 ha Front Side: 1,627 acres/658 ha Back Bowls: 3,017 acres/1,221 ha Blue Sky Basin: 645 acres/ 261 ha
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quieter time periods you’ll feel like you have the place to yourself…and you’ll save a bundle. Savvy travelers can make the most out of their trip to Vail this winter by visiting during early season and other off-peak periods when benefits include better deals on lodging and lift tickets, fantastic events, easier reservations at the most popular resort restaurants, and more of the mountain to yourself. Traditional off-peak periods fall between Opening Day and Christmas; after New Year’s Day and before the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday; between the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday and the Presidents’ Day holiday; after the Presidents’ Day holiday and into early-March; and in mid-April until Closing Day on April 15, 2018. Visit vail.com/ lodging to see the best vacation deals being offered.
of the season, right up through closing day, Vail hosts an array of lively events including free live concerts, world-class athletic competitions, premier festivals and more.
For more information and current flight schedules visit www.flyvail.com For more information about Vail visit www.vailresorts.com
A part of what makes Vail such a vibrant mountain resort destination, aside from the iconic terrain and villages, are the great events that take place both on the snow and in town. From the very start
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Surprise Arizona- Playground of the West Valley Surprise Arizona- The Playground of the West Valley Located northwest of Phoenix, Surprise is one of the fastest growing communities in the U.S. today. Surprise was once a sleepy farm community that has blossomed into a city with plenty of fun filled options to get you outside and active. The Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals have decided to settle down in Surprise for their Cactus League Spring Training each year. If baseball isn’t your thing, how about backpacking to a rare desert waterfall at White Tank Regional Park? Waterfall Trail is a hike that is fun and suitable for the entire family. If golf is your passion, then you can spend your time trying the countless courses in Surprise. There’s nothing more beautiful than spending some quality time outside with the blue sky and White Tank Mountains as the setting for your spring trip. Surprise has all of these exciting options and many more for you to have the visit of a lifetime. Visit Surprise, Arizona once and you will make it your first choice for a spring destination every year!
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A note from Edward Jones FINANCIAL FOCUS Questions to Ask Before Taking Social Security - Article 6 – Jan. 22, 2018 Social Security can be an important part of your retirement income. So, before you start making decisions about your payments, you’ll want to know what questions to ask. Here are a few to consider: How soon can I start collecting Social Security? You can begin receiving Social Security as early as age 62. However, your payments, as well as the survivor benefits payable to your spouse, will be significantly lower than if you wait until your full retirement age, which is likely to be between 66 and 67. Can I wait until I’m past full retirement age to begin collecting payments? Yes. Your monthly benefits will continue to rise until you reach 70, at which point they will max out. Which is better: taking smaller payments for more years, or larger payments for fewer years? There’s no simple answer to this question. If you are in good health and have a family history of longevity, you may decide it’s worth your while to wait as long as possible before collecting benefits. Also, if you enjoy working and don’t immediately need the Social Security payments, you may choose to wait. On the other hand, if your health is questionable, or if you would rather retire than continue working, you might want to start taking payments earlier. And, of course, if you simply need the money to help support yourself, you may not be able to wait. Additionally, don’t forget potential implications for your spouse. Since the survivor benefit is based on the size of your retirement benefit, it may make sense to delay and maximize your retirement benefit, which could help provide the maximum benefit for your surviving spouse. If I’m still employed when I begin taking Social Security, will my monthly checks be reduced? If you’re working, and you start collecting benefits before you reach full retirement age, your payments could be reduced if you earn more than the Social Security earnings limits, which are adjusted each year. Once you pass your full retirement age, though, you can earn as much as you like without having your payments reduced (although they could still be taxed). Will I be taxed on my Social Security benefits? Social Security benefits can be taxable at any age, whether you’re employed or not. To understand your tax liability, consult with your tax advisor. Can I claim Social Security benefits based on my spouse’s earnings? Yes, you may be eligible for Social Security benefits based on your spouse’s earnings and Social Security record. This benefit is available if your full retirement benefit is less than half of your spouse’s full retirement benefit. The spousal benefit is only available if your spouse has already filed for benefits. These aren’t all the questions you may need to ask about Social Security, but they can give you a good idea of what you should know before taking action. So, take your time, get the professional advice you need, and make the right choices. You’ve contributed to Social Security your entire working life, so you’ve earned the right to maximize your benefits. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Time for the boys of Summer to report Spring Training has Returned Surprise Stadium – 15960 N. Bullard Avenue, Surprise, AZ 85374 Facility Operator – City of Surprise Facility Opened – 2003 The Surprise Recreation Campus exudes a wow factor, as everything was done first class. Built in the west valley to house the Kansas City Royals and Texas Rangers, the stadium has a beautifully unique facade and upper deck level that puts fans seemingly on top of the field. The electronic ribbon video boards along the deck are exceptionally fanfriendly, as is the spacious concourse. The campus also includes an aquatic center, tennis complex, community park and a library, perfect for a complete day of activities.
Facility Facts Most Unique Concessions Item: Deliciousness evolves from the variety offered such as roasted corn with a bevy of seasonings, puffy tacos, Chuckie’s fried pork tenderloin sandwich, crispy fries (both wavy and curly), fresh elephant ears and a cool shaved iced “Snowie” offering over 30 flavors. Best Known Ballpark Amenity: Fans might catch a glimpse of batting practice along the Sanderson Ford Concourse’s batting cages. From tee-work to casual baseball talk, this special amenity brings the game that much closer to fans.
perform a flag raising and color guard ceremony before the national anthem. Most Interesting Stadium Tidbit: The playing field in the stadium is named after the city’s first Parks and Recreation Director, Billy Parker. Parker played 3 years in the big leagues and hit a game-winning home run in his first big league game. Billy’s love of youth sports can still be seen today in the City of Surprise’s youth program offerings.
Stadium Scoop Autographs: The best spot for fans to add to their autograph collection is to come early and catch the players on the back practice fields during morning workouts. Practice fields open to the public each morning at 9:30 am. Parking: Parking at the Surprise Recreation Campus is always free. Make sure to arrive early for the best spots. Concessions: Make sure to try a local craft beer at the ballpark from Surprise’s own State 48 Brewery. Tickets: Tickets can be purchased online at Tickets. com, over the phone at 623.222.2222 or in person at the stadium. The ticket office opens each day at 8 am and will remain open 30 minutes past the conclusion of that day’s game. Tickets range
Most Distinguishable Stadium Feature: The love for the game is prevalent with quotes from Babe Ruth, George Will, Bob Lemon, Bryant Gumbel, Red Smith and Humphrey Bogart. The lower deck concourse also features plaques commemorating the Rangers’ and Royals’ greatest players and managers as well as local community heroes. Best Ballpark Game Tradition: To honor those who have served, Surprise honors a different military branch before each Sunday game. Branch members
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Gates: Stadium gates open 90 minutes before first pitch.
Team Travels The Texas Rangers, born in 1961 as the Washington Senators through the 1971 season, trained in Florida at Pompano Beach and Port Charlotte from club inception through 2002. In 2003, the Rangers opened the Surprise Recreation Campus in Arizona along with the Kansas City Royals.
The Surprise Sundancers are the official spring training volunteer organization of the Kansas City Royals, Texas Rangers and the City of Surprise. The Sundancers are comprised of over 750 members and support greater Surprise/Northwest Valley youth-related programs and projects.
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Q+A with Local Texan in focusJeff Banister
Manager, Texas Rangers Baseball/ Keller Resident
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Tell us a little bit about yourself and your family:
I have two kids. I’ve got a daughter that just graduated from Baylor; she was a volleyball player. I’ve got a son who is sophomore at Keller High School that plays baseball. I have been married since 1988 to Karen. She is a former high school teacher who taught for 25 years. We have four dogs, two Labrador retrievers and two Maltese terriers.
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Where did you grow up?
LaMarque, Texas Who’s been your biggest role model?
My dad and mom were my biggest role models. My father, just being the person he was: the coach, the husband, the father. Everything about him, all the core values, are why he’s number one.
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If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
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I would go to see the Great Wall of China. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
My family loves to be outside. We probably spend more time outside than we do inside. We’re very simple kind of people and we love the hometown. We are not big city people. We love being out on the edge, and we love neighborhoods.
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Why did you decide to move to Keller?
We moved to Keller because it gave us the feel of not a big city and had a good hometown feel to us. We love the welcoming feeling that we got from the people inside Keller.
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What are your hobbies and interests?
I love to hunt and fish, but I love to build things. I love working with my hands, whether it is outside in a flower bed, in a woodshop or remodeling houses. I used to work construction during the summer time when I was growing up, and so I love the aspect of tearing things down and putting them back together.
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What do you love most about Keller?
We enjoy just the idea of being local and not being in the fray of Dallas, or Fort Worth. We love Dallas, we love Fort Worth, but Keller gives you almost a country feel.
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Where is your favorite place to go in Keller?
We love the Snooty Pig and Seven Mile Cafe for Breakfast. We like Hard 8 Barbeque, that’s more Roanoke. You will find me a lot of times at the Ace Hardware. You can find Karen and I at the Keller Pointe, working out. One of our more favorite dinner spots is FnG Eats.
more educated on launch angles and shifts and analytics that the game is about strikeouts and homeruns.
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What advice do you have for parents of children that want to grow up to have a career in baseball, whether that is playing, coaching or some other aspect of the game?
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Continue to keep the game fun. This is not a game that is learned overnight. You cannot learn to play this game in a short period of time. This is a game that is matriculated over time that you have to put in the time, effort and reps in playing the game. It’s not played in a cage, it’s not played from lessons, it’s about putting in time in the game, on the field, learning how to play.
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If you had to start a new career not with baseball, what would it be?
I would probably still be a coach somewhere. I love the aspect of mentoring kids, young men. If it wasn’t in the coaching profession I’d probably be on some ranch somewhere bailing hay.
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How has the game of baseball changed from the time you last were a player to now when you are managing?
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When I came up as a player there was still kind of speed and power in the game, but we didn’t have as many live hard throwing pitchers and you didn’t have the number of home run hitters. The value of a hit counted. There were more .300 hitters in the game then than now. Small ball was played on a more regular basis. You learned how to bunt, you learned how to hit and run, move runners, do little things, lower scoring games. Today’s game, there are smaller ballparks and these athletes are so big and strong. We’re so much
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SHINE: One Right Turn Written by: Dr. Claudia K. Beeny
TEXAN MAGAZINE > Instead, I focused on the one right turn. A few weeks ago, I was with a trainer in the gym. My legs were tired, and still there were 20 minutes left to our workout. Sensing my uncertainty, Henry explained to me that after completing the current set there was just one more exercise. That one more exercise consisted of three sets of leg extensions and three sets of lunges with plenty of weights to go around.
A recent workout with a trainer reminded me of a funny story from years ago, a story worth sharing as many of us head into 2018 hoping to tackle Without skipping a beat, I blurted out, “OK, just one something new. right turn” and then laughed as I explained the story of my friend Melissa whose tactic for getting me to I used to live in Oxford, Ohio and during that time, face my fear was to explain that her apartment was a good friend of mine lived in Dayton. She knew just “one right turn” away. I learned to drive later in life and that I, therefore, wasn’t the most confident of drivers. Where But it helped. others might hop in the car and, with a sense of great adventure, simply figure out When I reframed this thing I was scared of how to get where they were going, my and reduced it to just one right turn then approach was much more planned. finishing the workout suddenly felt more manageable. Before the age of cell phones and GPS this meant printed out Surely, I could do one more set maps, lots of landmarks, and of leg exercises. plenty of mental preparation on my part. Surely, I could make one right turn. Really. Mental preparation. It meant gearing myself up for the stress of driving someplace I wasn’t familiar with and safely maneuvering traffic and situations for which I worried that I wasn’t prepared. Melissa knew this about me and, when trying to convince me to come visit her, would calmly explain, “But Claudia, you’re just one right turn away.” And it was true. From the time I left Miami University in Oxford, Ohio and made it to the front door of her on-campus apartment at the University of Dayton, I only needed to make one right turn. Granted there were 60 miles in between our two apartments, but it was just one right turn. And somehow that made me feel better. It calmed me down and made an otherwise scary proposition seem manageable. Suddenly I wasn’t focused on all the things that could go wrong or the unknowns that intimidated me.
It strikes me as being true for so many of the things in life that we see as daunting and intimidating. Maybe if we were to face it, to engage with the discomfort of focusing on our insecurities, we would realize that, really, the only thing between us and shining brighter is one right turn. www.houseofshine.com
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