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04 A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR CHRISTMAS AT KELLER TOWN

05 CENTER

06 OLD TOWN KELLER

It’s that time of year

BRIGHTEN THE HOLIDAYS FOR SENIORS IN NEED

29 days, 29 gifts

1 LESSON ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO SHINE

08 BE A SANTA TO A SENIOR 14 29 DAYS, 29 GIFTS HEALTHY KNEES, HAPPY

14 WORKOUT

18 OLD TYME CARRIAGE COMPANY 22

ENCHANT CHRISTMAS RETURNS TO ARLINGTON

28 EVEREST COMES TO THE AREA

carriage rides

OLD TYME CARRIAGE RIDES FOR THE HOLIDAYS

22 enchant

WORLD’S LARGEST CHRISTMAS LIGHT MAZE AND MARKET RETURNS

38 YOUR SHIP’S COME IN

LIONS CLUB PRESIDENT ANSWERS QUESTIONS

CELEBRATE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS IN GRAPEVINE

SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY— NOVEMBER 24

43 HOLIDAY TRAINS IN GRAPEVINE 44

BULL MARKET MAY SLOW DOWN— BE PREPARED

28 everest

34 LIONS CLUB

MAKE YOUR HOLIDAY EVENT UNFORGETTABLE

NEW LOCATION HAS EXTENSIVE MENU FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

GET TO KNOW THE PRESIDENT OF THE KELLER LIONS CLUB

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH THE HUMANE SOCIETY

48 HAVE YOU HAD YOUR ANDY’S? 50 FORT WORTH PARADE OF LIGHTS 53 CHRISTMAS COLORING PAGE 57

38 your ship’s come in

50 parade of lights

DECK-DEFYING ADVENTURE AWAITS ON ROYAL CARIBBEAN SHIP

PARADE AND DAY FILLED WITH EXCITEMENT IN FORT WORTH

HOLIDAY FUN AT BASS PERFORMANCE HALL

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Note from the Editor Happy Holidays to all my fellow Texans. It is such a special time of year, filled with holiday and family traditions. It is also a season for helping others less fortunate. In this issue, you will find out about a terrific local charity that gives you a chance to offer a helping hand to individuals that need it this time of year. Also, if your family has room under your roof (and in your hearts), how about spending time with a furry friend that may need some love and care as well? You may have family coming in town during the holidays. If so, how about checking out some of the special events going on in our area? You can make the 2018 holiday season one that starts new family traditions. As you enjoy this edition of the Texan, we wish you all a very Happy Holiday. Seasons Greetings!

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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

Contributing Writers: Dr. Jana Smith Assenheimer Dr. Claudia Beeny Adrienne Menichini Sherry Smalling

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Christmas at Keller Town Center When: Friday, Dec. 7, 2018 @ 6 p.m. Where: Keller Town Center, 1100 Bear Creek Parkway Come join the holiday spirit at Keller Town Center and celebrate Arbor Days! Enjoy The Very Merry Light Parade, the lighting of the Christmas tree, Santa’s arrival, stage entertainment, a two-lane snow hill, arts and crafts, concessions and activities at the Jingle Bell Zone. Cost to get into the Jingle Bell Zone is one non-perishable food item to be donated to The Community Storehouse. All participants who plan on sliding down the two-lane tubing snow hill must be at least 42" tall.

Santa Scurry 5k Run/Walk Join us for the 12th Annual Santa Scurry 5K Run/ Walk. Starting at Keller Town Hall the race continues through the Bear Creek Trail System, offering a flat and fast course. Bring the family out for a festive run to kick off the holidays! The race begins at 8:00 p.m.

Parks and Recreation 817-743-4050 Carey Moore 817-743-4054 cmoore@ cityofkeller.com

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By Light Rail: Keller is only 5 miles north of the Richland Hills Light Rail Station for convenient light rail service with the following: • Trinity Railway Express—for commuter rail service between Fort Worth and Dallas • Dallas Area Rapid Transit—gets you around 13 area cities with rail, bus, paratransit, HOV lane and rideshare services Government: Council-Manager, City Manager: Mark Hafner Council: Mayor Pat McGrail Place 1: Mitch Holmes Place 2: Sean Hicks

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Old Town Keller

is a treasure of a shopping area for local residents, as well as visitors, offering the flavor of this town’s 1880s beginnings as a railroad stop. Trains still honk and rattle by as you visit one of a kind Mom and Pop shops, unique antique shops and boutiques, historic sites, and great restaurants you won’t want to miss. You’ll find music and art studios, cake shops, home décor, salons, a microbrewery, history and train station museum and much more with a vintage look and first class service.

The Hairshow Salon is a full service salon offering the finest in hair care, spa treatment and massage therapy. Their independent professionals are trained in the latest techniques in hair care including color and highlights, haircuts, as well as massage therapy and facials treatments. Gift certificates are available for all services. Stop by the salon; have a cup of coffee, lounge in the inviting and relaxing waiting area. Treat yourself to the full array of services offered by the professionals that call The Hairshow Salon home.

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that time of year! Home Instead Senior Care participates in the community outreach program called Be A Santa To A Senior! We need YOUR help to brighten the holiday for Seniors who are in need, lonely or underprivileged. If you would like to participate in giving back to Seniors in the community, you may donate a small item, such as gift cards, socks, lap blankets, house slippers, toiletries, or any item you feel would be a blessing. Many Seniors living alone or in communities, experience the holiday season without visitors or a single gift. Would you believe the most appreciated gift is time spent listening to stories, having conversation, or holding hands? With that being said, please join us in our mission to not only deliver tangible gifts to our Seniors in need but to also participate in sharing the love and fellowship this season represents! Please contact us if you are interested in Sharing YOUR Heart for Seniors during this holiday season. We appreciate your generosity more than you know! God Bless! Office: (817) 427-5555 424 Keller Parkway Keller, Texas 76248

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H O M E IN S TE A D S EN I O R CA R E My name is Chasity Stanford and I am the Recruiting and Engagement Supervisor for Home Instead Senior Care here in Keller, Texas. In March of 2014, I learned about the Be a Santa to a Senior program that Home Instead sponsors every year. The franchise I worked for had not participated in this event, so the Lord gave me an opportunity to rally everyone from our office, to service our Seniors for Christmas. Our first year, we had a bake sale and raised over $500. That year our team delivered Christmas gifts to approximately 75 needy Seniors in our community. Winter of 2015 we started marketing about the Be a Santa to a Senior program in our community. It grew leaps and bounds and we had numerous individuals contributing gifts here at our office. Christmas of 2015, we delivered gifts to 150 Seniors. By 2016, we had faithful contributors in the community collecting gifts and built strong relationships with many individuals to spread the word about the Be a Santa to a Senior program. By Christmas of 2016, we serviced 300 needy seniors. I am praying this year that again, we can double the number of gifts to our seniors at 600. To our surprise many seniors request for someone just to hold their hand and talk with them for Christmas. As I continue to read the wish list, tears stream down my face. One particular Senior asked for a broom, mop, and dust pan. I felt like there was more to this need, so I reached out to the person who gave me the name. This senior had very little in any personal possessions and wanted to keep his new assisted living apartment clean. That year we really decorated his box and when we delivered, we had wrapped a dish set for him not realizing he didn’t have any. When he opened it, we wanted to help put things away for him and he wouldn’t let us. He wanted to look at his new dish set and said he was so happy to start eating on real dishes. Since then, we have continued to service this Senior. His circumstances seem to have improved very little but is still very much in need. We were told he looks forward to seeing every year. Seeing the needs of our seniors who have lived incredible lives and who have made this country what it is, now being left with so little, must change. Last year I received a wish list for a senior in a nursing home needing a tv. I prayed to God “How are we going to provide a tv? We can barely meet the needs for sweaters, clothes, and necessities.” Not 1, but 3 TVs walked into our office that year. Even for something as small as a tv, God really showed me

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how Big HE is and how HE works. I learned to trust in God fully, because I witnessed his provision. Some of the great needs are lap blankets, Fuzzy socks with non-skid tabs on bottom, regular socks and underwear in all sizes for both men and women, toiletries, non-perishable food items, gift cards to Walgreens, CVS, grocery stores and gas cards. So many seniors are not able to pay for their prescriptions and gas to go to doctor appointments. We are always in need of sweaters, jackets, sweat suits, pajamas, night gowns, robes, house slippers. We also encourage everyone to bring anything you think a senior might need or want. We have deadline for drop off of donations set for December 3 but will not decline any donations even if after this deadline. All donations can be dropped off at our office at 424 Keller Parkway, Keller, Tx 76248. There is a big green elf that will be displayed out front as we get closer to the date. The elf says, Drop off location for BASTAS (Be A Santa To a Senior). You can email me with any questions or information and to schedule anyone wanting to volunteer at chasity.stanford@ homeinstead.com and our office number is 817-427-5555. If someone would like to volunteer their time they can contact me at the numbers above or email me. We had volunteers in the past who helped us wrap gifts, organize the donations that had been dropped off, and helping us to deliver. I thank God for giving me this opportunity to make an impact on our Seniors. Each holiday season as items arrive, our office prays over all these gifts. We pray that God will bless those who receive them and that it will bring comfort and joy to their hearts. It is so humbling to witness God at work during this program. God Bless, Chasity Stanford

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29 Days, 29 Gifts

1 Lesson About What It Means to Shine By Dr. Claudia K. Beeny

I learned an interesting lesson about gifts a few years back, and since the holidays are just around the corner, I thought it would be worth sharing. I have always fancied myself a good gift giver. I love finding the perfect treat for someone and then wrapping it in a sturdy box with elegant wrapping paper and tying it with beautiful ribbons. Topped off with a thoughtfully handwritten card tucked beneath the bow, even Emily Post would likely meet my presents with approval. But then I read the book 29 Gifts: How a Month of Giving Can Change Your Life by Cami Walker. It is a true story telling of a woman recently married and then diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. She spent the first portion of the book wallowing in her own self-pity until a good friend and trusted advisor suggested the antidote to her sadness would be giving twenty-nine gifts in twenty-nine days. Twenty-nine separate gifts over twenty-nine consecutive days. No stopping or skipping. Sounds easy enough, right? Immediately I could think of all sorts of small treats I could surprise people with, including gift cards to Starbucks, favorite books, note cards, an inspiring paperweight, a set of House of Shine’s DO52 sticks, and the list went on. In fact, combined with my love of organization, I immediately began planning for how I could streamline my gift giving by preparing all twenty-nine packages ahead of

time. That way, I could “grab and go” each morning and feel good about conquering the challenge. But then I read further into the book and realized the author wasn’t talking about those kinds of gifts. Her story was about giving the other kind of gifts, the kind of gifts that don’t cost money, you can’t plan for, and that don’t come in nice neat little packages. Walker’s idea was to enter into each day open to giving something but without a pre-set plan for what it would be. For instance, you might realize your friend needs a listening ear and decide to forgo your scheduled plans to spend time with her instead. Or maybe a colleague needs you to solve yet another computer problem of hers, so you give her the gift of patience. Maybe you hate running errands, but your spouse mentions you have run out of milk, so instead of going straight home, you make a detour and decide to pick up a gallon. I wish I could say I did it, that I took the 29 Gifts Challenge and knocked it out of the ballpark. But I didn’t. Not the first time or the second time or even the third time. Instead, I would get to somewhere around day 17 or 18 and inevitably my pride or selfishness would get in the way. I would dig my heels in and decide that starting over was better or easier than having to give in, make myself vulnerable, and have grace for my son. After three tries I realized what this—the real gift of 29 Gifts was not in the giving of twenty-nine gifts. The real gift was in being forced to come face to face with what giving really means—being generous even when it is not comfortable or convenient. It’s a good thing to remember as we head into this holiday season. And the book makes a great stocking stuffer!

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Healthy Knees, Happy Workout Knee health is super important, not just for maintaining a fitness routine, but for everyday functional movement. While you should always check with your doctor on medical issues, if knee pain is a reality for you, read on. Build Muscle to Support Joints

Modify When Needed

One of the best preventative measures for long-term joint health is to build up the muscles surrounding the joint. According to Ashley McConnell Davis, Instructor and Assessment Coordinator for Jazzercise, Inc., a cross-training approach that strengthens quadriceps, hamstrings, hips, and calves can help improve range of motion.

Many fitness centers offer low-impact versions of their popular classes, but that shouldn’t prevent you from taking your favorite class just because it’s higher impact. If a movement calls for twisting or turning in a way your knees can’t support, try a basic squat or march instead.

Use Proper Technique

Always let your instructor know about your injuries. Instructors can offer tips for modifications and form. Her goal is to keep you moving, so don’t be shy about asking for help!

“In general, knees should always point in the same direction as your feet,” says Claire La Breche, Training & Development Manager for Jazzercise, Inc. Whether you’re in a lunge, squat or grand plié, the knee should be over the ankle, not in front of it. One trick is to keep your weight in your heels, which encourages proper alignment.

Check Your Shoes According to the American Academy of Podiatric Sports Medicine, you should replace your athletic shoes after 300–500 miles of walking or 45–60 hours of aerobic dance. Another clue? You’ll see creases on the sides and bottoms of the soles. Shopping, anyone?!

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Knee pain is pretty common. But don’t let aging or ailing knees stop you from getting the workout you crave. Again, be sure to consult your physician before exercising with known injuries or limitations. How do you modify your fitness routine when pain strikes? Southlake Jazzercise Studio 2059 W Southlake Blvd, Southlake 817.456.9898 jazzercisesouthlake@gmail.com

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Olde Tyme Carriage Company Olde Tyme Carriage Company is a familyowned and operated business that has been serving the DFW Metroplex and other cities across the state as well as parts of Oklahoma and Louisiana since 1998. Anne & Ken Murray have been working with horses for almost 40 years. We provide all types of carriage service including Weddings, Quinceñeras, Parties, Parades, Holiday Events, and Funerals. With 20 years of commercial carriage experience we can work with clients to make any occasion a very special event. Our carriage inventory includes Vis-à-vis carriages, Cinderella carriage, Large Hotel Surrey, Wagonette, Covered Wagon, Buckboard Wagon and Funeral Coach. We are a 20 year member of the Carriage Operators of North America (CONA), which is the largest professional organization supporting the commercial carriage industry in America. We strongly believe that our horses are partners in our business and not just another piece of equipment. Throughout the years we have provided “retirement plans” for those that have served us and our clients faithfully. We also believe that our horses must be wellrounded in mind and body. As we have said we are a family-owned and operated business, and our horses work the family farm in Wise County before ever working the “streets” in public service. Southlake Town Square Service: This is our 19th year at Southlake Town Square. We have tried to grow with the venue. All our horses work year-round doing various carriage jobs as well as farming.

Christmas Season is every weekend evening from Thanksgiving through Christmas. We are the exclusive carriage service for viewing the beautiful lights at Southlake Town Square. You can catch a carriage at Ruston Park off Grand Ave. near Santa’s Village at the gazebo. Walk-up service: A standard carriage ride generally lasts 5–7 minutes and costs $25 for a group of 4. The Extended ride lasts about 15–20 minutes and costs $50 for the group. Extended rides are also available through the reservation system while standard and extended rides are available for firstcome 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. Service Times and Information: The carriages are generally out on beautiful Southlake Town Square after 5:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and after 4 p.m. on Sundays during the holiday season. These are our standard times for walk-up service, however we will come early or stay late by popular demand. Other times by appointment, weather permitting. Reservations may be made ONLY online. Pre-payment is required. Valentine’s Service will be Friday and Saturday before Valentine’s Day and Valentine’s evening. Private Holiday Tours: Private reservations can be made any time, any day, at any location during the season. Rates vary by type of service required and are tailored to make your holiday event special. Feel free to call us today to discuss your particular needs. More information at our website workhorseranch. com or call 817-925-4993 or 817-929-6068.

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Our Horse Partners “MAX” aka Maximus, grey Percheron, 15 yo gelding. We like to mention he is like the horse from the Disney movie TANGLED, in that he loves treats and loves to try to sniff them out; his 7th year at Town Square. “DOLLY” heavy weight American Cream Draft mare, 16 yo. This is her 8th year at Town Square. American Creams are a rare breed with less than 500 left. Noted for their cream color and amber colored eyes, they are considered the farm chunk that helped feed this country before mechanization. “AMBER” lighter weight American Cream draft mare, 17 yo. This is her 6th year at Town Square. She is Dolly’s team mate in farming. “CHIP” will be new to Southlake this year. He also is an American Cream and is 15 years old. “JOSIE” a flea-bitten grey QH/Percheron cross. She is the granddam of our carriage company. She is the veteran of our force, will only sub in. Quite healthy and active, she is mostly used for weddings as she is semi-retired from regular service.

Educational Child Care in Keller with a Purpose WHO WE ARE Children’s Lighthouse N. Tarrant Pkwy. leads the way in values-based early childhood education—providing care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. Their Lighthouse C.A.R.E.S.SM curriculum is based on an age-appropriate, comprehensive learning approach, incorporating character values like integrity, fairness and honesty. Not just a typical daycare, Children’s Lighthouse is a family-focused educational school based on developing children academically and emotionally. Education and strong character values guide the philosophy of their innovative Lighthouse C.A.R.E.S.SM curriculum. Their School Age program is a highly enriching program with Robotics, Cooking, Science and Public Speaking clubs, Spanish ,Character values, Global Connections monthly themes and much more! They pick up from Shady Grove, Willis Lane, Florence, Hidden Lakes, Liberty, Smithfield, Walker Creek Elementary Schools and Bear Creek Intermediate and Indian Springs Middle School.

COMMUNITY EVENTS They are very community oriented—celebrating seasons all year with free events like Summer and Fall festivals that are open to the community. On December 15 from 9–11:30 am, they’ll have “Pictures and breakfast with Santa.” Santa Claus will visit the school and families are welcome to take pictures for no cost! They’ll have a Brunch food truck where families can get breakfast and a portion of all sales will go to the Keller Community Storehouse. Our Book Fair and Holiday Shop will be open as well!!

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Enchant Christmas™ Returns to Arlington Back by popular demand, Enchant Christmas will once again illuminate North Texas skies with the World’s Largest Christmas Light Maze and Market. Last year, more than 250,000 people unwrapped a new holiday tradition at the most scenic wonderland in Texas. This year, the family tradition will move inside Arlington’s Globe Life Park, with a brand new adventure in the light maze, and a larger, dazzling Artisans’ Market. he World’s Largest Holiday Light Maze—A T brand new maze and story: Eddie the Mischievous Elf has hidden eight toys that Santa needs to begin his Journey around the world. Will you come and help Santa search? nchant Christmas Artisans’ Market—Our E holiday Market is expanding into the concourse halls of Globe Life Park, featuring 100 local artists and businesses. Stroll under a spectacular overhead lighting display while you shop for gifts such as home decor, jewelry, holiday sweets and more! Do you have a unique product or service you would like to showcase? Vendor

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TEXAN MAGAZINE > VIP Experiences—New for 2018, the luxury suites of Globe Life Park can be reserved for private, VIP experiences. Groups can enjoy all the fun of Enchant, along with fine dining with festive foods while overlooking the magical wonderland located on the field. The VIP outing is perfect for corporate holiday parties, family reunions, church functions, and more. To book your Enchant holiday party at Globe Life Park, please email specialevents@texasrangers.com or call 817-273-5224. anta and Mrs. Claus Appearances Nightly— S No matter if you’re young or young-at-heart, visit with Santa and tell him your Christmas wishes. Then, enjoy a special story time as Mrs. Claus reads her favorite holiday stories. Eat & Drink—Relax and enjoy holiday-themed food and drinks that are sure to please everyone. Main Stage—Enjoy nightly live music and entertainment.

In collaboration with the Texas Rangers, Enchant Christmas lights the Texas skies November 23 to December 30, 2018 . Hours of operation to be announced soon. Enchant will take place inside Globe Life Park , 1000 Ballpark Way, Arlington, Texas 76011. Santa is delivering a limited number of early bird tickets with special pricing. It’s Christmas in July! To receive Santa’s secret code for Christmas in July, visit www.EnchantChristmas.com Sponsorship opportunities are available and offer an array of options. To learn more about spotlighting your business at Enchant Christmas this season, please visit the website. CONNECT WITH ENCHANT CHRISTMAS www.EnchantChristmas.com Facebook.com/EnchantChristmas Twitter: @EnchantXMAS Instagram: @EnchantChristmas #EnchantChristmas PHOTOS/VIDEO Photography and videography of Enchant Christmas can be found here: http://bit.ly/ EnchantArlington

ABOUT ENCHANT CHRISTMAS Enchant Christmas is produced by Vancouver-based Shine Lighting Group, Inc., a professional Christmas light company serving Canada and the U.S. since 2010. Shine specializes in the design and implementation of tailormade lighting experiences for public spaces. Their passion is crafting a visual experience that encourages interaction and creates a festive atmosphere for guests to enjoy. For more information, visit ShineMoreLight.com.

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This family-owned and operated restaurant, founded in Los Angeles, California, has come to Texas. Everest was started in the mid ’80s and has three other locations in California. The menu is extensive and has something for the whole family. This new restaurant offers a variety of options, whether you’re in the mood for a hearty breakfast, light lunch, or satisfying dinner. Some of the more popular dishes include Bacon Breakfast Burritos, Pastrami Sandwiches, Gyro Wraps, and Asada Tostada Salads.

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Q+A with Local Texan in focus Jim Greer President, Keller Lions Club Tell us a little about yourself and your family? My wife Stella and I have three children, ages 21, 17 and 15. We have lived in Keller for over 20 years, after moving all the way from Fort Worth. Where did you grow up? I’m really a Tarrant County kid. I grew up in East Fort Worth, and attended college in Arlington (UT Arlington) and Fort Worth (TCU). Who’s been your biggest role model? That has to be my mother and father. They blessed me with a strong foundation and stressed the importance of giving back to the community. My father’s favorite saying was “anything worth doing is worth doing right.” I don’t always live up to that, but I certainly try. What are your hobbies and interests? Our family enjoys the outdoors, including camping, hiking and water sports. We have a passion for our state and national parks. If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? We would love to visit all of our national parks, which is obviously a long term goal. We also enjoy visiting the natural attractions and wonders of other countries, and would love to do more of that.

What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Volunteer for the Lions Club of course! While that is true, I continue to volunteer a good deal of time for the Boy Scouts. As mentioned above, any chance to get outside and enjoy nature is a welcomed opportunity. What do you love most about Keller? I think it is because Keller is the “complete package.” In other words, it is a complete community. It feels like a real community of people, not just a zip code, and has all the necessary services as well as wonderful places to eat and play. It is a great place to raise a family, and if you are lucky enough to do it, it is a great place to plant your business and watch it grow. Businesses here really support each other. Where is your favorite place to go in Keller? It is really hard to pick a favorite place. I think a great day in Keller would include a healthy workout at the Pointe, a bike ride along the Bear Creek linear park, maybe dinner at FnG or Thai Tina’s, and conclude with a movie at the Moviehouse. Depending on how well my workout went, perhaps a stop at Freddies for desert! How long have you been at the Keller Lions Club? I’ve been a member of the club for about five years. What is the Lions Club? Lions Clubs International (LCI) is an international nonpolitical service organization established originally in 1916 in Chicago. LCI currently has over 46,000 local clubs and more than 1.7 million members in 190 countries around the world. The Lions motto is “We Serve.” Most people associate the Lions Club with programs related to sight and sight conservation (think about eyeglass recycling and sight testing) but Lions also support many programs related to hearing and speech conservation, diabetes awareness, youth outreach, international relations, environmental issues, and many other programs. The Keller Lions Club is the local “chapter” of the LCI

TEXAN MAGAZINE > and was established in 1948. We currently have just over 70 members and are growing steadily. Why did you decide to become a member? I started to learn more about the Lions Club when the organization decided to charter (sponsor) our local Boy Scout unit. The Club also supports a Cub Scout unit, the Girl Scouts, 4H and a number of other local youth organizations. As I began to better understand the impact the Keller Lions Club has on the community and the commitment of its members to service, it was clear that the Club was something I really wanted to be an active part of. What are some things (events/services) that the club offers to the community? In addition to sponsoring a number of youth organizations, the Club provides financial support to a number of local charities such as Phillips Wish, Donation House, My Chosen One’s, Stepping Stones, and others. The Club also provides support to first responders, public servants and veterans. For example, the Club has provided support to the Kilimanjaro Warriors (wounded warrior program) for several years, as well as providing free lunches for our Keller Fire and Police Department personnel.

The Keller Center for Advanced Learning Mock Interviews, Police Bike Rodeo, The Community Store House Run in the Dark, as well many other events. Why should people think about joining? The women and men of the Keller Lions Club are making a real difference in our community. If someone is looking for a way to become more engaged in their community, to make a real difference in the lives of their neighbors and to have some fun while doing it— then they should consider joining the Keller Lions Club.

Club members provide free sight screening, allowing the early detection of potential vision issues and helping to get professional help for those who may need it. KLC also provides scholarships to local students, for both for college and trade schools. The Keller Lions Club is also very unique in which we own our land and buildings. By doing so, it has allowed us to sponsor many youth athletics on our facilities by providing them a place to play and/or practice. We also allow other non-profit groups the use our buildings free of charge for their fundraising events. Anything else you would like our readers to know about the Lions club? The Keller Lions Club supports a broad range of charitable organizations and activities. While the majority of the financial support goes to local organizations, KLC support extends to regional, national and even international causes. For example, the local eyeglass recycling center distributes thousands of eyeglasses annually around the world and changes peoples’ lives. Club members also participate in and provide support to a number of community events such as the Annual Keller Fest, Police Safety Fair, Keller Lions Club Fair,

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Recently, I had the wonderful opportunity to cruise on Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas, which is now the second largest passenger ship in the world, only to be beat by a foot or two by her sister ship Symphony of the Seas, which debuted earlier this year. It’s like a floating mall, amusement park and hotel all in one! What an amazing engineering marvel she is! For many people, the Harmony of Harmony of the Seas sails both the the Seas is a destination in itself Eastern and Western Caribbean and they prefer to stay on the ship instead of getting off at the pool deck and its bars is probably the busiest area ports! Yes, there are over 5,400 guests plus more of the ship that I witnessed. It can be challenging than 2,100 crew members, however, it is a very big to find a chair next to the pool! One of the new ship with many different public areas to spread the people out so it’s not like all 5,000 people are in one high tech features of Harmony is the Bionic Bar, which has 2 robotic bartenders making drinks that area of the ship. I will admit, some areas of the ship are ordered on an iPad. They made some delicious are busier than others. Your time on the ship will drinks (Of course, I had to try it out!)! Harmony be much more enjoyable when patience is applied also has an area called “Central Park”, which is an in these busy areas. I decided to splurge and get a open-air park with real trees, gardens, shops and balcony room, which I think was totally worth it! restaurants with outdoor seating. They have made I just love the peace and quiet of having my own balcony! My room was beautiful and quite spacious a nice view for the inside staterooms overlooking and the bathroom was one of the nicest I’ve seen on this Central Park. What an innovative and brilliant idea! For evening entertainment, there are SO any ship! many choices, from seeing a show and gambling in Royal Caribbean has done a fabulous job over the casino, to checking out one of the many bars or the years by adding some great features to their nightclubs. There is something for everyone! Trust ships that prevent people of any age from being me when I say, no one can be bored on this ship! If bored! Lots of things for kids (and kids at heart!) you love having lots to do on the ship, this may be like waterslides, ziplines, mini golf, ice skating the perfect cruise for you! rink and surf simulators, just to name a few. For adults, there is an adult only section where one can escape the craziness. J I’m not going to lie. The

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There is no shortage of things to see and do onboard the Harmony of the Seas. Explore the shopping and dining throughout the ship or put your feet up and enjoy the sunrise or sunset from your balcony. From robots serving drinks to water slides for all ages to surfing the waverider, you’re sure to find plenty of entertainment without getting off the ship.

Are you nervous booking things yourself? Did you know that it doesn’t cost you any more to book your cruise with me? Not sure this is the type of cruise for you? I can help you figure out what is perfect for you! I’d love to lend you my expertise and personalized service before, during, and after your vacation! Give me a call at 682-237-9296.

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Christmas Capital of Texas® Celebrate the magic of Christmas

in Grapevine, the Christmas Capital of Texas! Grapevine is the perfect place to create wonderful Christmas memories with your family and friends. You’ll be amazed at the 1,400 Christmas events in 40 days, as you see Grapevine sparkle with millions of lights, enormous decorations, animated characters and much more! Escape to SNOWLAND at the Great Wolf Lodge or create Christmas memories with a Lone Star Christmas package at the Gaylord Texan Resort. Don’t miss ICE! at Gaylord Texan, an extraordinary and magical display of elaborate, life-sized ice sculptures, ice slides and ice monuments with dramatic lighting effects—all created from nearly 2 million pounds of ice.

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Create a unique “Family Christmas Memory” aboard the Grapevine Vintage Railroad's North Pole Express®. Snug in their pajamas, children’ s holiday dreams come true as they climb aboard the magical train for an adventure-filled ride. Continuing the merriment of the holiday season, the Historic Palace Theatre is home to holiday concerts and beloved, classic holiday movies. Don’t forget the unique shopping experience of Main Street! Shoppers can stroll through Historic Downtown Grapevine and marvel at the holiday lighting while checking off their holiday shopping list with all the charming gifts local stores have to offer. Whether you’re looking for a night out with the family, an opportunity to enjoy the holiday with someone special or a unique holiday getaway, Grapevine offers some of the most magical moments of the season and we invite you to experience it all in the Christmas Capital of Texas! Grapevine, Texas—Christmas Capital of Texas

Small Business Saturday was launched in 2010, by American Express in an effort to support local shops that make our communities strong. Held on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday encourages people to #shopsmall and bring more holiday shopping to small businesses. This year we have partnered with the Greater Keller Chamber of Commerce and through our shop local program, Keep It In Keller, we have created several avenues to bring awareness to the local shopping options that our residents and visitors have to support small businesses. Keep It In Keller is a shop local program, created and funded by the City of Keller, that works to generate and retain sales tax revenues within the city by promoting all Keller businesses through our keepitinkeller.com, social media and the Keller Shopping & Dining Guide. Each resident will receive a special discount brochure in their next water bill (between Oct

22 and November 12). This brochure contains information on promotions and specials that our businesses will be offering exclusively on Small Business Saturday. Those and additional offers can be found on our website at www.keepitinkeller.com/ event/smallbusinesssaturday. Finally, the best way to keep up with new deals being added is to follow Keep It In Keller on our Facebook page, where we will be adding new and up to date information on the event. Any businesses wishing to participate in the event, should contact the City of Keller Economic Development Department at 817743-4020.

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The North Pole Express®, presented by Great Wolf Lodge, began 20 years ago and has become one of the signature attractions of the Christmas Capital of Texas®, along with Snowland at Great Wolf Lodge, ICE!® at Gaylord Texan Resort, Scuba Diving Santa at SEA LIFE Grapevine Aquarium, the Carol of Lights, Parade of Lights and much more. The North Pole Express experience departs from Grapevine’s Historic 1888 Cotton Belt Depot and takes place aboard six beautifully decorated Victorian coaches. The North Pole Express carries passengers out to Reindeer Ridge, where Mrs. Claus boards to continue the journey to Santa’s Workshop. As the train travels along the railway, Mrs. Claus hands out “We Believe” bells to the children. Once the train arrives at the North Pole, the children experience an uplifting musical, aimed to show the inner-workings of Santa’s Workshop, how Santa makes his Frosty Chocolate Snow Milk and the importance of being kind to one another year-round. Following the musical experience, the children receive a complimentary photo with Santa and are free to experience the magic and enjoy the rest of the North Pole Neighborhood, including carousel rides and festival foods. The first rides begin on Friday, November 23, and a total of 90 excursions will be made throughout the Christmas season. The North Pole Express is just one part of the Christmas Capital of Texas, which has 1,400 events in 40 days. We encourage everyone to discover all the magic Grapevine holds, including performances by The Texas Tenors, Classic Christmas movies at the Palace Theatre and more. For more information call 877-410-7572 or visit grapevinetexasusa.com/christmas.

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Stampeding Bull Market May Article provided by Russell G Baker Jr—Edward Jones Financial Advisor

s you know, we’ve been enjoying a long period of steadily rising stock prices. Of course, this bull market won’t last forever—and when it does start losing steam, you, as an investor, need to be prepared.

Before we look at how you can ready yourself for a new phase in the investment environment, let’s consider some facts about the current situation:

LENGTH This bull market, which began in 2009, is the second-oldest in the past 100 years— and it’s about twice as long as the average bull market.

STRENGTH Since the start of this long rally, the stock market has produced an average annualized gain of 15.5% per year. While these figures are impressive, they aren’t necessarily predictive—so how much longer can this bull market continue to “stampede”? No one can say for sure,

but there’s no mandatory expiration date for bull markets—in fact, they don’t generally die of old age, but typically expire either because of a recession or the bursting of a bubble, such as the “dot.com” bubble of 2000 or the housing bubble of 2007. And right now, most market experts don’t see either event on the near-term horizon. Still, this doesn’t mean you should necessarily expect an uninterrupted streak of big gains. Some signs point to greater market volatility and lower returns. To navigate this changing landscape, think about these suggestions:

Consider rebalancing your portfolio. If appropriate, you may want to rebalance your investment mix to ensure you have a reasonable percentage of stocks—to help provide the growth you need to achieve your goals—and enough fixed-income vehicles, such as bonds, to help reduce your portfolio’s vulnerability to market volatility and potential short-term downturns.

Look beyond U.S. borders. At any given time, U.S. stocks may be doing well, while international stocks are slumping—and vice versa. So, when volatility hits the U.S. markets—as it surely will, at some time—you can help reduce the impact on your portfolio if you also own some international equities. Keep in mind, though, that international investments bring some specific risks, such as currency fluctuations and foreign political and economic events.

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Slow Down … So Be Prepared Develop a strategy. You may want to work with a financial professional to identify a strategy to cope with a more turbulent investment atmosphere. Such a strategy can keep you from overreacting to market downturns and possibly even help you capitalize on short-term pullbacks. You could invest systematically by putting the same amount of money in the same investments each month. When prices go up, your investment dollars will buy fewer shares, and when prices drop, you’ll buy more shares. And the more shares you own, the greater your potential for accumulation. However, this strategy, sometimes known as dollar cost averaging, won’t guarantee a profit or protect against all losses, and you need to be willing to keep investing when share prices are declining.

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During a raging bull market, it’s not all that hard for anyone to invest successfully. But it becomes more challenging when the inevitable volatility and market downturns appear. Making the moves described above can help you keep moving toward your goals—even when the “bull” has taken a breather.

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What face comes to mind when you think of Christmas? For a lot of us, the classic face of Santa Claus comes to the front of our minds. At Rent Santa DFW…there are over 20 faces that embody the Spirit of Santa Claus. “How is that possible?” You ask. Well, the true Saint Nicholas is fully engaged in preparation during the Christmas season. He has elves to organize, lists to review, and toys to pack. It is with this in mind that Rent Santa DFW was born. During the Christmas season, when Santa is requested at a DFW event or party, Rent Santa DFW sends out some of Santa’s best friends to represent the jolly old elf and spread joy. Each of the Santas at Rent Santa DFW has a real beard, a custom suit and a heart full of Christmas joy. They embody the spirit of Santa with joy, fun, kindness and a love for all things Christmas! Where do these Santa performers come from? Well, they come from all walks of life. Many have a theatre or film background, but some have a business background. One of the Santa performers in the Rent Santa DFW team is a premiere banjo artisan who is sought internationally for his craftsmanship in the stringed instrument community. They are all interesting! Sharon Hodges, CEO and Owner of Rent Santa DFW sends out Santa performers that will suit each event. There are Santa performers who excel at large Christmas tree lighting ceremonies, some that connect well in smaller venues, and others who are brilliant at children’s parties. Each Santa has his own personality, performance style, and authentic sense of Santa. “It’s the most interesting job in the world,” Ms. Hodges says, “I love matching Santas to special events and being an agent for fun.” Rent Santa DFW also has toy soldiers (on or off stilts), elves (face painting, balloon twisting and shows), and mascot characters (snowman, reindeer, etc) that can accompany Santa. “We know this is a special time of year and enjoy helping clients reach beyond a Christmas party. We want to help create memories that will last long after the Christmas season has ended.” ***If you are looking for a Santa or character to add to your Christmas gathering, you can reach Rent Santa DFW at 214-886-4243 or visit their website at rentsantadfw.com.

Humane Society of North Texas presents

The Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) would like to invite you to be a foster family over the holidays for pets in need at our Keller Welcome Home and Keller Regional Adoption Centers. It’s easy to do. Simply contact our HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS coordinator, and let us know what type of pet (dog, puppies, cats, kittens, bunnies, etc.) you would prefer to foster December 23 through December 26! If you are considering adopting, this is a fabulous opportunity to spend time with a pet before you commit, and more importantly you’re offering a home to a pet in need for Christmas. Think of all the kisses you’ll get! Please R.S.V.P. your commitment by December 20. Call 817-431-1170 or email ncorbell@hsnt.org.

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Andy’s Frozen Custard has always been fanatical about custard, and has served it with pride since March 19, 1986. For more than three decades, only the freshest ingredients have been used for a frozen custard experience you can’t get anywhere else. The Andy’s Frozen Custard tradition started in Osage Beach, Missouri when John and Carol Kuntz embarked on a new frozen custard endeavor. Their treat quickly became a legend at the lake, and soon took nearby Springfield, Missouri by storm. It was at the original Springfield location where John and Carol’s son Andy (and his wife, Dana) worked long hours learning the business from the ground up. Their fanaticism for a supreme product and unmatched customer service never wavered. Always striving to expand and improve

Andy’s Frozen Custard, they have taken the brand to new heights, with locations throughout Missouri, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, with plans for locations in South Carolina and Louisiana in the near future. Andy’s Frozen Custard is a quick service frozen dessert business with freestanding restaurants, open year-round with a drive-through and walk-up service windows. They exclusively sell frozen custard treats with a wide variety ranging from simple vanilla or chocolate cones, sundaes, concretes, floats, malts, jackhammers and more! “We serve the frozen custard within an hour to help maintain the luxurious creaminess that is at its peak served right out of the machine” said owner Andy Kuntz. “We believe there’s no better treat that our fresh frozen custard.” Several of the signature treats, such as the Ozark Turtle and James Brownie Funky Jackhammer, are available yearround while each season brings flavors and combinations matched to the time of year. “Our seasonal treats change about monthly, so if you visit our stores throughout the year, you will get a chance to try a wide variety of seasonal treats” Kuntz said. We bake fresh daily our brownies, our current limited time offer is Pumpkin Pie for our concrete. We have a great relationship with our vendors. Our fruit is hand-picked at the peak of ripeness, bursting with flavor and full of valuable nutrients to our customers. Immediately after harvest, fruit is delivered to the processing plant, inspected for quality, carefully washed, cleaned, cut and flash frozen to lock in all its goodness and sweet flavor.

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It’s a day filled with exciting things to do throughout Downtown, from taking care of your holiday shopping in Sundance Square to dining out in some of the finest restaurants in Fort Worth, all while enjoying the holiday spirit of the country’s top holiday parade. PARADE ROUTE The Festival parade begins at 6:00 PM at the intersection of Weatherford St. and Throckmorton St. The parade proceeds east along Weatherford St., turns south on Commerce and goes all the way to 9th St. At 9th St. the parade turns west, proceeds past the Convention Center to Houston St., and then turns north on Houston Street to 2nd St. (NEW!). The final turns for the parade are west on 2nd St. to Throckmorton St., and south to 3rd St. where the parade will end.

Schedule of Activities

ALL DAY

Sundance Square Plaza with wonderful Holiday decor, entertainment and activities is open. Shopping and Dining Downtown, including brand new retailers and restaurants thoughout the Central Business District. Trinity Railway Express service available from points east to the ITC—special schedule available for Parade-goers. 4:30 PM—Come early to get a great seat, enjoy some hot chocolate or delicious fare, visit the shops of Downtown and Sundance Square (or purchase reserved seating), or enjoy a leisurely meal in any of our Downtown restaurants. 5:30 PM—Cowboy Santas will ride around the route collecting toys for kids in need! Pass your toys to the front for collection—let’s fill the truck! Watch for the Wheelie-ing Elvi and entertainment around the route before the parade begins! 6:00 PM—Parade begins featuring over 100 illuminated entries. Entries featuring community groups and supporters from around Fort Worth. The parade takes approximately ten minutes to move five blocks—plan accordingly as it will take approximately 40 minutes to traverse the entire route. 7:10 PM—Santa begins his trip around the parade route on a specially designed float. 10:00 PM—Final TRE train from the ITC departs eastbound!

ng i h c r a M Units Bring your family earlier in the day to celebrate Downtown, and make a day of it. Avoid the crowds by parking early or using our shuttle services from Farrington Field beginning at 2:00 PM and enjoy lunch at hundreds of great restaurants. Take advantage of some early bird shopping deals at one of our incredible array of Downtown retailers.

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Decor ated Floats Cowboy Santas volunteers will collect toys around the parade route before the parade. Everyone is encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy (for up to 12 years of age) to give to the Cowboy Santas to help give kids around Fort Worth have a brighter holiday! The city has gathered, sorted and helped distribute toys throughout Tarrant County to children of families with income at or below 150% of poverty income guidelines. Toy donations must be new. Items that pose a health or safety risk cannot be accepted, including toys that represent violence. For more information, please go to cowboysantas.org.

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Home for the Holidays The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra ushers in the holiday season with this annual family-friendly concert. Experience seasonal favorites performed by the orchestra and combined choirs featuring some of the best young singers Fort Worth has to offer. Sing along, visit with Santa and watch the “snow” drift from above!

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A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus, and the whole Peanuts gang as they put on their own Christmas play and ultimately discover the true meaning of the season. A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage is a present the whole family can enjoy!

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