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June 2014
To Your
Health!
Creating a better you is simpler
than you think
PLUS: Father’s day with Jim Sundberg ... ‘Staycation’ guide ... celebrating The class of 2014
June 2014
To Your
Health!
Creating a better you is simpler
than you think
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J UNE 2014
HIGHLIGHTS
30 RECIPE FOR SUCCESS (OR A MEAL)
Shady Valley Country Club shares the formula for
one of its more scrumptious dishes: grilled romaine
with apple vinaigrette petite.
32 NINE GREAT (AND HEALTHY) DISHES
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when you try these delicacies from four popular
local restaurants.
34 AMAZING GRACE
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Grace Atherton, the matriarch of Arlington education, is 101 years old – and still teaching us
lessons every day.
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44 Q&A WITH LEMUEL RANDOLPH
Lemuel Randolph recently became the Arlington
Parks and Recreation Department director. He
brings experience, knowledge and a lot of enthusiasm to the new post. This month he discusses
how he hopes to enhance the quality of life in
his new home town.
ON THE COVER
26 TO YOUR HEALTH!
Creating a better you, whoever you are, might be simpler than
you think. This month we look at a variety of health-enhancing
practices, strategies and fun endeavors – all available in the
Arlington area. Plus ... check out the subsequent stories to see
the benefits of good health practices.
46 FATHER’S DAY FORECAST: ‘SUNNY’
Former Texas Ranger great Jim Sundberg learned
a lot about the game of baseball – and about
life – from his dad, Howard.
56 THE OFFICIAL 2014 STAYCATION GUIDE
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THE GREAT(?) RACE
A cruel lesson in parenting • By Editor Yale Youngblood
GIVEN THAT WE’RE celebrating both healthy living and Father’s Day
this issue, I thought I’d share a story that delves into both of those realms.
First, though, a harsh truth for all you dads out there: There ultimately
comes a time when you cease to be Superman to your kids.
That time for me was 59:10.7.
That’s precisely how long it took me to complete the 10-K run as part of
the festivities at the Cowtown Marathon several years back, when I was
both a young father and aspiring runner – or, at least, aspiring enough to
volunteer to particpate in the event for the sake of a magazine story. Yep,
my boss deemed that there’s nothing quite as riveting as a first-person story – especially when
the writer is the first person likely to finish several days behind the eventual winner.
For those not versed in stopwatch reading, the aforementioned 59 part represents the minutes involved in getting from starting line to finish. The 10 part is how many seconds also were
tacked onto the process. The 7 really doesn’t matter when the first part says 59 and the second
part says 10.
The sum of those numbers was this: I was not among the swifter competitors who ran the
6.2-mile course through downtown Fort Worth and various other parts of the city that day. The
fact is I was not among the swifter slow competitors who ran the race.
In retrospect, I’ll conceded that I might should have done a tad more in preparation for the
event. While I earnestly believe you SHOULD train for a run of this ilk, at least enough to ensure that it isn’t listed in the lead paragraph of your obituary, here’s the deal:
There are so many people involved in these things, and the pack moves so slowly at the start,
that you don’t break a sweat getting from the starting line to the 1-mile marker. Then adrenaline carries you the next three miles. So, in essence, you really only need to train for “the stretch
run,” some 2.2 miles when your legs and brain both wonder what in the world you were thinking when you decided to become a journalist. Well, that’s what my legs and brain wondered.
Before I could muster an eloquent answer, I finally caught glimpse of the giant clock at the
finish line a little less than a quarter mile away that was ticking my superhero life away. Amazingly, it revealed that I still had a chance to finish in less than an hour – even despite my ignoring the urge to grab a cab for Miles 4 and 5. Determined, I fastened my feet belts and blew past
a woman pushing the baby carriage some 500 yards from the finish. As I eyed the white line
marking “the end” I leaned as far forward as I could. Then I shot my hands in the air – because
that’s what long distance runners do when they “vanquish the beast.”
As I looked around to find my family, I envisioned a welcome of post-World War II proportions, complete with the customary hugs and pictures and maybe a joyful tear or two. Here’s
what I got:
“You didn’t win,” a clearly shocked oldest son, then 6, said.
“Win?” the second son, 4 at the time, added. “He finished in 13 gazillionth place.”
Sometimes the truth can be painful, even when it is couched in innocently honest terms. This
wasn’t one of those times, though. Hey, I dominated that lady with the stroller.
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as museums, churches, and a
variety of other venues – and
we do kids’ birthday parties,
too,” said Rudy, a longtime Arlington resident, who has since
relocated. “We’ll bring as many
as a half a dozen animals from
around the world – tortoises,
tarantulas, hedgehogs, alligators, you name it.”
The presentations include
discussions about conservation
and the roles animals play in
nature – as well as a bit of what
Rudy calls “myth busting.”
“We’ll help kids understand
that sometimes the things they
think they know about an animal aren’t true, and we’ll work
K.C. RUDY AND Eric Brittingham are often with them to overcome the fears they might have
known for bringing life to a party – wildlife, about snakes or other critters,” he explained.
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Worth and beyond, mostly at schools, as well
K.C. Rudy (middle) and Eric Brittingham have taken their
“critters” all around the area. Here’s their appearance on
Fox 4 television with one of their snakes.
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Nunez named ‘Physician of the Year’
DR. IGNACIO NUNEZ, gynecologist and medical director of minimally invasive surgery at Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital, was presented the “Physician of the Year” award during the 18th
annual Dallas-Fort Worth Hospital Council Foundation luncheon.
Since 1983, Dr. Nunez has served on the medical staff at Texas
Health Arlington Memorial. In 2008, he became the hospital’s medical staff president for a two-year term.
His other key leadership positions include serving as the hospital’s department chair of obstetrics and gynecology on two separate occasions.
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3 Scoops
1. Have you
checked out the new
South Street Patio, located just behind
J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill at 400 E. Abram
Street? The 8,000-square-foot space has
been leased by J. Gilligan’s owner Randy
Ford and is already hosting an array of
entertainment events, from class reunions
to concerts. South Street Patio can seat
350 to 400 people inside, and when Ford
and Co. open the glass-paned, garagedoor bays there is ample entertainment
space under the stars, as well.
2. THE Arlington
Chamber of
Commerce has recognized four recipients
for the 2014 Arlington Small Businesses of
the Year Awards. For-profit category winners
are Galactic Performance Solutions and
Southern Flair Photography. The nonprofit category recipient is Dental Health
Arlington. The veteran-owned category
honoree is IKids Pediatric Dentistry and
Dr. Randy Hamilton. The recipients will be
honored at a June 12 “Spirit of America:
2014 Salute to Small Business” luncheon
hosted by the Arlington Chamber, the Small
Business Administration and The North
Texas Small Business Development Center.
3. UT Arlington and Texas
Health Arlington Memorial Hospital are
investigating whether bone grown from the
body’s stem cells can replace traditional
types of bone grafting. The process, which
has been successful in lab experiments,
uses biodegradable polymer scaffolding
material and bone morphogenetic protein,
or BMP, which was inserted into the
abdomen of mice to attract stem cells
that in turn produced bone. The research
is detailed in a new paper, “Tissue
Engineering Bone Using Autologous
Progenitor Cells in the Peritoneum,”
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Wimbledon:
Amenities, scenic views make
this one great place to live
WIMBLEDON IS A well-established neighborhood nestled between South Cooper and
Bowen Road, just south of I-20.
Wilma Mitchell has lived there 35 years,
which is especially notable, given that she
was not in the least enamored with Arlington
when her husband’s job dictated they must
leave their heavily wooded neighborhood in
Connecticut.
In fact, on her first trip here, she recalled,
she literally felt sick. “This place is a desert,”
she bemoaned to her husband.
Then in the mid-’70s a new neighborhood,
Wimbledon, opened for development. The
homesites were large and heavily wooded,
so the Mitchells chose a lot, found a builder
– and have loved being Arlington residents
ever since.
Many Wimbledon residents are the original owners of their homes, including for-
mer Mayor Richard Greene
and his wife, Sylvia. They have
been joined by younger couples
moving here to raise families, attracted by the mature trees, custom built
homes and good schools.
The Arlington Independent School District’s Wood Elementary, Boles Junior High
and Martin High School serve the neighborhood, and the Arlington Classics Academy,
a charter school, is located directly across
Bowen Road from Wimbledon neighborhood
entrance.
In addition to the lush canopy of trees,
Wimbledon is dotted with ponds and a meandering creek that attracts herons, mallards
and other birds that delight nature photography aficionados. The very active Wimbledon
Garden Club is not so much about arranging
flowers as it is about beautification and neigh-
borhood quality of life.
A major asset in the neighborhood is Wimbledon Park, created in the mid ’80s on Wimbledon Drive. It features a mile-long fitness
course, and there is a 1.1 mile trail with plenty
of curves and hills for runners. In 2012, a children’s playground was added.
There are about 800 homes in the Wimbledon neighborhood but, at this writing only
two were listed for sale on Realtor.com. Both
are in the $400,000 range.
– Sue Stevens Durbec
The 401 on Mansfield: Business is still booming, thank you
SO MANSFIELD dropped from 24 to 30 in
CNN/Money Magazine’s “Best Places to Live”
list. Don’t worry. The little town that could still
can, Mansfield Mayor David Cook gleefully
Mansfield Mayor
David Cook
told a recent “Lunch and Learn” crowd at
Walnut Creek Country Club.
The intimate meeting featured 30 attend-
ees, business folks and residents, sitting at
round tables in a room so small you could
hear City Manager Clayton Chandler clear
his throat. Cook zipped through a presentation to bring everyone up to speed on
new businesses, and old favorites such as
the popular city-owned water park and Big
League Dreams baseball complex, both of
which draw big-time tourist dollars. The gathering was titled “Mansfield: Still Building, Still
Growing” for a reason.
“If anything, what I wanted people to take
away from this is that we will continue to build
and grow and that the city is in good shape,”
Cook said. “We’re really excited about the
immediate future with regards to commercial
development. In growing, we want to make
sure we maintain the quality of growth. We
don’t want to grow for the sake of growing. You
want to grow responsibly.”
Indeed, with so much undeveloped land,
Mansfield is poised to solidify its fast-growing
reputation. Cook’s assertion that the city
must “grow smart” is the concern of wanting
to grow while preserving the small-town feel
many residents prefer. Which always brings
up the issue of downtown revitalization. How
can downtown offer a quaint atmosphere with
character without becoming too much? “You
can have a small town feel but with unique
character,” said Brianna LeGrand Stovall,
owner of Griswold Home Care.
Cook said the city hired a consultant and
got his recommendations on what would
attract people to downtown. “All we can do is
provide the infrastructure,” he said. “Beyond
that, we’re more than anxious to get people
who are interested in building a business
downtown and inviting them to do that.”
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For the record
Arlington’s Vernon Wells and
his wife Charlene started the
Perfect 10 Charity to benefit
needy local youths.
Another home run by Wells
Vernon Wells
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15
Years in the
major leagues
270
Career
home runs
958
Career
runs batted in
3
Gold Glove
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SEPT. 29, 2013 WAS the last time Vernon Wells dug his cleats into major
league dirt. With no college experience and a freshly inked diploma from
Arlington Bowie High School, Wells was chosen by the Toronto Blue Jays
in the first round of the 1997 amateur draft.
After 10 years as a Blue Jay and stints with the Los Angeles Angels
and New York Yankees, Wells retired from the game last year with three
All-Star appearances, three Toronto Most Valuable Player awards and a
Home Run Derby appearance under his belt.
The cities in which Wells played weren’t just stops on the map for him
and his wife Charlene, though – they found a way to give back in each
of them. In 2009, while he was still in the limelight as a major league
player, Vernon and his wife saw the chance to make a difference in their
hometown of Arlington.
And the Perfect 10 Charity was born.
Perfect 10 is a faith-based, non-profit organization that serves the emotional, physical and spiritual needs of disadvantaged youths in the Arlington area.
“We saw a neglect right in our backyard,” Wells said. “It was time to
make a difference.”
Pairing with local elementary schools, Wells and Perfect 10 crafted a
program to provide weekend meals to children in need. “We heard too
many horror stories about children who, away from school, didn’t know
where their next meal was coming from,” Wells said.
So his charity – and anyone who wants to become a part of it – is
picking up the dime. For $6, individuals can supply one child with a
weekend backpack filled with food.
Perfect 10 (vernonwellscharity.org) also partners with Kids Beach
Club to bring the children after-school activities on a regular basis.
These days, Wells said he is perfectly happy playing catch with the
kids instead of in major league parks. “It doesn’t have to be money,” he
said. “Just by spending time with these kids and putting smiles on their
faces, more times than not, you’re changing their lives.”
– Julia Schulz
LAKE ARLINGTON WAS dubbed the “Miracle
Lake” soon after its completion in 1957.
The city’s rapid development in the 1950s
created a demand for water supply. A dam was
constructed on Village Creek, and estimates
were that it would take two years to fill the lake.
However ... Heavy rains filled the reservoir to
capacity in an just 26 days.
ARLINGTON RESTS SQUARELY on the divide
of two distinct geological strata, a vast
“grand prairie” called the “Eagle Ford,” and an
oaks-dominated woodland of gently rolling hills
called the “Eastern Cross Timbers.”
YOU RECOGNIZE Six Flags Over Texas as the
home of some of the more thrilling rides in the
history of thrilling rides. But do
you also know that it was the first
theme park to feature Broadwaystyle shows? And that it helped
launch the careers of Broadway
star Betty Buckley and the first
American Idol winner, Kelly Clarkson (pictured)?
Well, now you do.
SPORTSTOWN, USA ... Within a 12-month
time frame (Feb. 14, 2010-Feb. 14, 2011), the
city of Arlington hosted the National Football
League’s Super Bowl XLV, a National
Basketball Association All-Star Game, and
Major League Baseball’s World Series. Please
note that we said “the city of Arlington” and not
“North Texas.”
Because I said so …
“As we reflect on what we’ve done, we know that
there is always more to do!”
– Blake Mycoskie, Arlington native, founder
and “Chief Shoe Giver” of TOMS Shoes, and
the person behind “One for One,” the business
model that helps a person in need with every
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CAROLINE QUINN was crowned Miss Cinderella at the 2014 Cinderella Ball after she
raised an individual record $224,624.46 for the
Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington. Quinn’s effort typified the entire event, which also was
the most successful fund-raising endeavor in
the ball’s illustrious 54-year history.
In all, the 19 candidates, each representing
local schools, raised $823,159.82, which will go
to support the Boys & Girls Clubs’ five branches and multiple programs in public schools
throughout Arlington and Mansfield.
Quinn was crowned during the April 19
gala at the Arlington Convention Center. She
and her fellow candidates spent the seven
weeks preceding the ball creating and organizing mailing lists, making business contacts
and writing personal letters to prospective donors that outlined the history of the clubs and
the beneficial ramifications of a contribution.
Quinn’s astounding feat shows just how far
the ball has come in five decades-plus. The inaugural event, held in 1961, featured six candidates, all from Arlington High School. Jane
Louise Meier was crowned Miss Cinderella
at that event, which got the ball rolling, as it
were.
Eventually, the number of candidates grew,
as did the amount of money raised. Prior to
Quinn’s record-breaking effort, Mary Alden
Wilson had raised the most money in one year,
$168,711 in 2007.
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TO MARK IT, TO MARK IT
Here’s a rundown of some of Arlington’s more fascinating historical sites • By O.K. Carter
Stormie Jones? She was the first recipient of a combined heart-lung
ACCORDING TO THE highly praised book
transplant. Bardin had met and greatly admired her courage. So he
“Caddos, Cotton and Cowboys: Essays on Arnamed the park after her.
lington,” (OK, self disclosure, I wrote it, so ignore
My other favorite historical marker? Check out the Neel Kearby
the glowing literary reference), Arlington has
marker in front of the downtown library on Center Street. Col. Keabout 80 historical markers, give or take a few, up
arby, an Arlington High School graduate and WWII Medal of Honor
from 60 when the book was originally published.
recipient, flew a Thunderbolt P-47 that he named the Fiery Ginger
It’s difficult to keep up with all of them beafter his wife. The Thunderbolt was slower and bigger than the faster,
cause they’re not all officially sanctioned by the
more agile Japanese Zeroes but could fly to very high altitudes. Kearstate. There are city memorials, plus a sprinby developed a diving-from-altitude attack strategy that eventually
kling of markers from organizations like the
resulted in his downing a then-Pacific record of 22 enemy planes.
Daughters of the American Revolution or American Legion. Even a
He eventually went down
few private markers.
This marker at Stormie Jones Park commemorates the “Witness Tree.”
himself in New Guinea.
Though we tend to think of Arlington as
Every marker, of course,
a relatively young city, its history kicks off
t el l s a u n iq ue stor y,
in the 1840s, which makes it considerably
though the local Arlington
younger than, say, Rome, but older than eiHistorical Society should
ther Dallas or Fort Worth. Take that, DFW. So
probably get busy putting
it’s no surprise that, on average, there’s a hisup a few more. There’s
torical marker every square mile or so. They
no marker, for instance,
commemorate everything from massacres
commemorating the 1892
from Indian attacks and pioneer cemeteries
Christmas Eve shootout
to an illegal gambling casino and fiery Bapat the train station that left
tist minister J. Frank Norris – he was sort of
four men – and a horse –
an early gun-toting version of Billy Graham.
dead in the streets.
OF THOSE I HAVE a couple of personal
NOR IS there a marker for
favorites. One is a marker at a tiny pocket
the famed “Death Crosspark – Stormie Jones Park – on Bardin Road
ing” at Fielder Road and
just west of Cooper Street. It’s the city’s only
Abram Street, at which
park that features a stump, what’s left of
State Highway 1 traffic
the Bardin Farm’s towering “Witness Tree”
attempted to cross both
that once grew near I-20 and Cooper. The
the Interurban and Texas
late Bill Bardin fretted about the tree’s surand Pacific rail lines with
vival when he sold the farm for retail defrequent calamitous (and
velopment, so he required Kmart to issue a
fatal) consequences. Nor
$50,000 bond that the post oak would suris there a marker for the
vive at least seven years after the area was
long-gone Johnson Station
developed. In what turned out to be a vast
School, so far as I can tell
overestimation of a post oak’s vigor, Kmart
the only public school in
officials in 1992 decided to uproot the tree
Texas where upper classmen were told to bring their guns in the event
and transplant it to a site behind and just south of the shopping cenof an Indian attack – as it turned out a fortuitous decision and a good
ter. Not a good idea. It died.
story for another day.
Check ‘em out, but park safely. Otherwise with Arlington’s traffic
BARDIN USED THE 50 GRAND to build the pocket park, which
buzz you might end up being history yourself.
features a 10-foot section of the felled oak. When the stump began
to deteriorate, Bardin slathered it with linseed oil, which turned the
stump charcoal black as if it had been burned. And the park name,
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To your
HEALTH!
WHETHER YOU ARE 15 or 50, your health is your most important
asset. Of course, when you’re 15, it’s a little easier to run three miles,
do 20 bench-press reps or, even, touch your toes.
Since the days of Ponce de Leon (and probably even before that),
humans have been on a quest to find the fountain of youth. Failing in
that endeavor, we’ve invented and honed technology almost incessantly to keep our bodies performing as they were designed to operate. This month, we’re celebrating those latter-day achievements,
which individually are remarkable – but which collectively give us a
chance to live longer and more vibrantly.
On this and the ensuing two pages we spotlight local specialists, programs and strategies we hope you’ll use to your advantage in the near
and distant future – or recommend to someone else who can use them.
Then we offer a variety of stories focusing on your health and well being – from tasty and healthy recipes and dishes to a profile of a person
who has lived “the good life.” Here’s hoping that describes you.
Agony of the feet? Not any more
CHRONIC FOOT PAIN – actually, practically any kind of foot pain
– might have met its match, thanks to the advent of musculoskeletal
(MLS) laser therapy, a revolutionary treatment procedure available
at Arlington Mansfield Foot & Ankle. The painless treatment option
lasts just eight minutes, during which photons of laser energy penetrate deeply into tissue and accelerate cellular reproduction and
growth. In essence, laser energy kick-starts the healing process, thereby speeding recovery.
Joint replacement education
can help ease patients’ fears
Face time: Good and good for you
UNFORTUNATELY FOR some of us, a
lifetime of wear and tear takes a toll our
joints can’t bear, and we have to undergo
replacement surgery. Given that (A) nobody wants to have that happen, and (B)
everybody wonders just what replacement
surgery entails, Baylor Orthopedic and
Spine Hospital’s joint replacement specialists created a program to help educate
patients undergoing the surgery.
The informative prep class is called
Total Joint 101, and it is available several times a month. And, lest you wonder if
these docs know their stuff, consider that
Baylor has earned the Joint Commission’s
Gold Seal of Approval for its Hip and Knee
Replacement Programs.
THERE ARE ALL MANNER of benefits to getting a spa facial, not the least of which is the
one most noticeable at first. “Initially, you have great feeling skin,” said Melissa Bolin, lead
aesthetician at Hand & Stone Massage & Facial Spa. “We often think
we know our skin type but we can be completely wrong. A licensed aesthetician can tell if your ‘dry skin’ is really oily or
combination. Our skin is our largest organ, and learning to
take care of it will help us age gracefully in the long run.
Getting rid of blemishes and keeping them gone or rejuvenating dull skin and making it look younger are some
perks. Also, aestheticians have been known to catch melanoma before a client. Especially on our back facials.”
Bolin recommends facials once a month, but some people
can come in as often as every two weeks. “Keeping on top of
facials allows us to really correct any issues you may be having,” she said. “Your skin basically renews itself every month, and
underlying problems could follow it. A homecare regimen is very important, but remember that a
licensed aestheticians can do more in their room than you can do on your own at home.”
5 anti-aging theories
you need to know
Dental care: Don’t
forget about the gums
YOU’VE HEARD that flossing is good for
the long-term health of your teeth. Kayla
Layton, dental assistant at Great Oak Dental
in Arlington, said there’s another important
beneficiary to the process: your gums. In
fact, she said, their well being is just as important as that of the teeth they hold in place.
“Periodontal, or gum, disease, which can
come from not flossing or not going to the
dentist regularly, causes pockets to develop,” Layton said. These pockets hold bacteria, which, over time, can lead to serious
dental issues.
Layton said patients often come in too
late to prevent gum disease, but Great Oak
Dental offers a cutting-edge laser treatment
that can forestall its spread. “The treatment
cleans the pockets and kills the bacteria and
helps the gums heal,” she said. “The benefits are less pain and a faster healing time.”
Layton has a suggestion for anyone who
has sensitive gums: “Give your dentist a
call and come in for an exam. Then you can
discuss the options that are best for you
and come up with an effective treatment.”
In the fight against aging, most of us need all
the help we can get. Dr. Mark Bishara, owner
of Paragon Plastic Surgery & Med Spa, said
there are five theories anti-aging experts generally attribute to its causes, amplification and
prevention.
Inflammation – The activation of the immune system – due to an infection, allergen
or toxin –leads to internal inflammation at the
cellular level. “Poor nutrition, too little sleep,
and radiation are common culprits of lowgrade inflammation,” said Dr. Bishara, “which
has been linked to arthritis, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease.”
Lifestyle – Bishara said that what we eat
(too much sugar, fat and sodium), drink (too
much soda, juice, etc.), do (get overstressed,
work too much), don’t do (exercise or sleep
enough), and what we expose ourselves to can
speed up the aging process and the development of chronic diseases.
Hormones – Levels of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA, thyroid and/or hu-
man growth hormone drop as we age. “But by
increasing these all-important biochemicals,”
Dr. Bishara said, “it may be possible to improve
health and forestall the aging process.” He
warns, though: hormone therapy is a controversial approach that requires oversight by an
experienced physician.
Antioxidants – “Call it the ‘rusting’ theory,”
Bishara said. “As we get older, we’re subject to
oxidative stress, the byproduct of free-radical
damage, a natural process in which unstable
molecules disrupt cell and tissue functioning.”
Antioxidants such as vitamins A, C, and E, glutathione and alpha lipoic acid can help protect
cells.
Detoxification – “When the body can’t rid
itself of toxins, including high amounts of sugar, trans fat, mercury and chemicals we ingest
from our food, its equilibrium is impaired, leading to fatigue, poor skin, heart disease, cancer
and more,” Dr. Bishara said. He added that
detoxification and inflammation are closely
linked.
Getting you back on the road to good health
IN ADDITION TO fixing what’s broken (or torn or strained), the staff at Arlington Orthopedic Associates offers a comprehensive Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
program. It is designed to treat a wide range of disabilities, from sore shoulders to sports
injuries, from tennis elbow to spinal cord disorders. The program also helps restore function
to people with a variety of physical mobility limitations.
PM&R, also known as physiatry, is a branch of medicine devoted to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders that may produce temporary or permanent impairment and
functional disability. The center’s physicians use approaches such as physical therapy, which
sometimes can be combined with medication and injections. These PM&R physicians are
nerve, muscle, bone and joint experts. They are specialty board certified physicians, treating
patients of all ages, both children and adults.
The ultimate BEFORE ...
... and AFTER
IPL PHOTOFACIAL is an exciting, new skin-enhancement
treatment offered at Accent On You, a cosmetic surgery
center and medi-spa in Arlington.
“IPL is an amazing way to restore the look of facial
skin,” said Dr. Y. Anthony Nakamura, who operates the
center. “It makes use of specialized medical light that is
gentle, safe, and effective. There is no risk to the delicate
surface layers of the skin, since the light penetrates and
permeates to the lower layers of the skin only.”
Dr. Nakamura said IPL Photofacials are perfect for
clients who suffer from discoloration and unwanted pigmentation of the skin. “Unlike other treatments that focus on reducing the appearance of wrinkles,” he said,
“IPL Photofacials help restore skin coloration.”
Dr. Nakamura said the top uses of IPL include:
• Helping remove red facial veins and “flushing.”
• Helping with persistent acne or rosacea of the face.
• Lightening or even eradicating many forms of unwanted pigmentation in facial skin.
• Reducing/eliminating fine lines in many areas of the face.
Hail to the senior class of 2014
IF YOU’VE RECENTLY been accused of making “the old person sound” – that is, groaning
when you get up from a chair or bend over to
pick something up – you can take heart: The
Arlington Parks & Recreation Department has
crafted a variety of valuable exercise classes
just for senior citizens. They include:
Senior exercise – A relaxing, highly effective
workout designed to help reduce stress while
working to rejuvenate and tone your muscles.
This class uses low impact exercises to help you
get and stay in shape.
Parkinson’s support and exercise – This
class meets twice a week, with a special program on the second Monday of each month.
Pilates – Pilates focuses on core
strength and stability. The class emphasizes working at a basic level
while building a strong foundation to
increase core strength.
Strength Training – Light cardio
with hand weights, exercise bands,
poles and chairs.
Yoga Classes – Designed to diminish stress and bring your mind,
body and soul together, these classes can help with breathing and relaxaton while toning the body and
soothing the spirit.
Tai Chi – Tai Chi is gentle on the muscles and
effective in increasing mobility, flexibility, coordination and bone density without causing
fatigue. It also improves posture and balance
with easy-flowing movements.
Yoga 101 ...
Soap opera: Are antibacterial cleaners safe?
A STUDY PUBLISHED recently in the American Society for Microbiology journal reports
that the antibacterial agent commonly used in household soaps, cleaners, shampoos and
toothpastes can promote the growth of certain bacteria that may lead to infections. In other
words, it’s doing the exact opposite of what it’s supposed to do – kill germs.
“The main concern is over chemicals most of these antibacterial soaps contain: triclosan
or triclocarban,” said Dr. Nancy Georgekutty, a Mansfield MD. “When you use antibacterial
cleaners, these chemicals can get in your nose where they’ve been shown to promote the
growth of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria. Researchers detected triclosan in 41 percent of
adults who were using antibacterial agents. And those with triclosan-tainted noses were
more likely to harbor Staphylococcus aureus, making them more susceptible to infections.”
Georgekutty’s advice: Use regular soap and water. “When coupled with proper hand-washing techniques,” she said, “soap and water give you plenty of germ fighting protection.”
BY DEFINITION, yoga is the physical,
mental, and spiritual practices or disciplines that originated in ancient India
with a view to attain a state of permanent peace of mind in order to experience one’s true self.
Many people think that yoga is just
stretching. But while stretching is involved, yoga is really about creating
balance in the body through developing both strength and flexibility. This is
done through the performance of poses
or postures, each of which has specific
physical benefits.
In Arlington, there are dozens of locations where yoga is offered among
other exercise programs (the Parks &
Recreation department and many fitness centers). But if you’re looking for
yoga-specific centers, a great place to
start would be yogafinder.com, which
lists locations, contact information and
in-depth descriptions of the various
programs available.
Learn, don’t burn
HERE’S A SOBERING STATISTIC: More than
3.5 million skin cancers in more than 2 million
United States patients are diagnosed annually.
Lauren Duke of Plastic Surgery of Texas said
the Fort Worth- and Weatherford-based practice
makes a point to alert patients and prospective
patients about the dangers of the disease and
suggests the following protective measures:
Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun – About
90 percent of nonmelanoma skin cancers are
associated with exposure to ultraviolet radiation
from the sun.
Skip the tanning bed – 10 minutes in a
sunbed matches the cancer-causing effects of
10 minutes in the Mediterranean summer sun.
Be proactive – Always wear sunglasses, a hat
and sunscreen, and ingest foods and drinks that
are high in antioxidants.
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Recipe for success
(or, at least a tasty,
healthy meal)
IF YOU’VE EVER TRIED the grilled romaine
with apple vinaigrette petite at Shady Valley
Country Club – hint: you need to try it – you’ve
probably wished you could replicate the recipe at home. Now, thanks to Ashlin Siddall, the
club’s membership director, you can. Here are
the ingredients and instructions she shared ...
Ingredients
1/2 head lettuce, romaine and hearts
2 ounces blue cheese crumbles
1/4 ounce prosciutto strips
1/2 fluid ounce toasted pine nuts
1 dash roasted red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt/pepper
2 fluid ounces apple vinaigrette
Split the romaine lettuce and trim away
brown leaves. Spray the lettuce with non-stick
spray and place on hot grill for 10-20 seconds.
Cut eight strips of prosciutto and bake at 375
degrees until crispy. Place half of the romaine
on a plate and garnish with equal amounts of
pine nuts, roasted red peppers and blue cheese.
Add one strip of prosciutto, one ounce of dressing and garnish with the remaining apples.
To make apple vinaigrette, you’ll need:
1 tablespoon of onions
1 1/4 cup peeled, red apples
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/8 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch water
1/4 teaspoon salt/pepper
Sweat the garlic and shallots in a pan with
one teaspoon of olive oil for approximately
four to six minutes. Stir in one cup of apples
and cook until tender. Add vinegar, salt and
pepper. Continue cooking until the apples are
soft. If the pan gets dry, add water. Let the mixture stand at room temperature to cool. Put it
in the blender and puree, adding the olive oil.
Season to taste.
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9 great (& healthy) dishes
Enjoy fine dining – and healthy eating – right in your own neighborhood • By Sue Stevens Durbec
Piccolo Mondo’s Capelli D’Angelo alla
Pescatore is a delicious, healthy option.
(Photo: Bruce Maxwell)
bread as you enjoy these delicacies.
Location: 1202 E. Division, (817) 275-9613
Cacharel
Hans Bergmann said it is impossible to identify his restaurant’s healthiest dish, because the
menu changes daily at this elegant restaurant on
the ninth floor of a tower overlooking the Arlington Entertainment District. On the menu the
day we visited, he suggested the halibut fillet
with tomato basil coulis. The steak menu includes a buffalo fillet, which is lower in fat than
the traditional beef fillet.
Location: 2221 E. Lamar, (817) 640-9981
restaurant506
Award-winning restaurant506, located in The
Sanford House, offers delicious, healthy meals.
For brunch, which is served on Saturdays and
Sundays, Chef John Klein features the pulled
pork Benedict, braised slowly for several hours
to develop rich flavor with lower fat content.
The dish is served with arugula pesto. For dinner Klein offers a salt and peppercorn crusted
swordfish with asparagus, cilantro basmati rice
and a mimosa buerre blanc.
Location: 506 N Center Street, (817) 801-5541
Piccolo Mondo
ADOPTING A HEALTHY lifestyle does not mean giving up
dining out. Local chefs can point out a number of delectable
dishes on their menus that conform to healthy eating guidelines. In fact, here are a few examples:
Candlelite Inn
When this iconic restaurant opened in 1957, it was the first
place in Arlington to serve pizza. Still best known for its pizza,
Mexican food and steaks, the recently remodeled and reopened
eatery offers one of the most appealing healthy dishes around:
lemon paprika chicken.
The rosy-hued chicken is served on a small bed of Mexican rice
with avocado slices, which are rich in fiber and monounsaturated
fat. It is accompanied by a lettuce-and-tomato salad.
Manager Bill Testa said several of the Inn’s dishes, such as
grilled salmon and the half-order of roasted chicken with a
baked potato, are also good choices. Just take it easy on the garlic
Restaurant guide Zagat named this local favorite as one of the top 10 places to eat in the Fort
Worth area. Predictably, it offers lots of rich Italian dishes with
creamy sauces. But both the capelli d’Angelo alla pescatore
(fresh clams, shrimp and calamari in a fresh tomato sauce) and
the penne con broccoli fit most healthy eating guidelines, said
the restaurant’s manager, Gian Capaccioli.
Everyone knows broccoli is a nutritional powerhouse. If pasta
is a no-no, however, he suggests the Pollo alla Griglia, a broiled
chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms and served
with steamed vegetables.
Location: 829 Lamar Boulevard East, (817) 265-9174
Worth noting ...
Most of the restaurateurs emphasized the importance of discussing your dietary needs with the restaurant staff. If you must
have gluten-free food or prefer rich sauces on the side or omitted, most chefs will be happy to meet your needs and prepare a
meal to your specifications.
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So much to enjoy,
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Come join the FUN!
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• Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
• J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill
• South Street Patio
• Mavericks Bar & Grill
• Blaze’s Sports Grill
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Amazing Grace
Grace Atherton, the matriarch of
Arlington education, is 101 years
old – and still teaching us lessons
every day • By Richard Greene
Note: I had the distinct pleasure of sitting down a few
weeks ago with this extraordinary centenarian, who remains an inspiration with a mind sharp as a tack, a countenance as bright as the sun, wit as quick as a whip, and
a zest for life that is as contagious as her winning smile.
WHEN ARLINGTON’S Grace Atherton was
born on Valentine’s Day in 1913 as her parents’
10th of 11 children, they weren’t in a hurry to
find a name for her.
It was one of her older brothers who thought
she should have the same name as his favorite
teacher, and thus her role in what has become
a very long life revolving around education
was foretold from the beginning.
But that beginning was all hardscrabble
on a small farm in the community of Arbala,
Texas, where, according to the records of the
Texas State Historical Association, Grace’s arrival marked the milestone of the town having
reached a population of 50 persons.
Grace recalled how her father toiled in the
fields to provide for his large family in the little house he had built for them – where some
slept in beds and others on pallets on the floor.
Yes, she acknowledged, they all made it
through the Great Depression, but it didn’t
seem much different to them than the life they
were accustomed to.
LIKE HER SIBLINGS, she did her part, which
included riding the mule around in a circle,
thus driving the press that turned sugar cane
into syrup. It pleased her greatly to win his admiration for a job well done.
Her beloved father died when she was
about eight. She remembers vividly that her
father, having only finished the fourth grade,
was determined that his children would complete their education so that they could have
a better future. A neighbor, who was a doctor
and lived next door to the family, reinforced
Grace Atherton, who celebrated her 101st birthday earlier this year, taught thousands of Arlington children how
to learn – and how to appreciate learning.
History
(still) in
the making
Grace loved being named Grand
Marshal of Arlington’s 4th of July
Parade in 1995 and still chuckles
about former mayor Tom Vandergriff
being relegated to the backseat of
the parade car.
Grace’s father’s encouragement
and included the promise that she
could become anything she wanted to be.
After graduating from Sulphur
Springs High School in 1932,
Grace enrolled at Wesley Junior
College, where she got her teaching certificate. It’s humorous to
visualize this dynamic little lady
as she describes her first job interview… “all dressed up in new
high heels and a taffeta dress,
scurrying to keep up with a school
board member as he was plowing
his field while conducting the interview.”
With her teaching career underway in Lucas, Texas, not only had
she achieved the lofty goal her father had set for her, now she was
She also fondly recalls her time telling stories – in costume – to Arlington youngsters after her “regular”
destined to make the same thing
teaching days were over (left). The bottom right photo was taken at the dedication of Atherton Elementary
possible for a great many others,
in 1978, and the names in the boxes identify the people for whom Arlington schools have been named that
as well.
were in attendance at Atherton’s dedication.
In 1939, she married Robert Atherton, a fellow teacher and Wesley
graduate. Both of the Athertons
continued their education and both ultimately of the new General Motors plant. She remem- children with learning disabilities and was apobtained masters’ degrees in education from bers her interview with Arlington’s school pointed principal at Veda Knox School – the
superintendent Ross Wimbish. He asked her first woman to serve as principal in the disNorth Texas Teachers College in Commerce.
what she liked about teaching. She replied that trict. In 1974, Grace retired as Elementary Su WHILE BOB WAS away serving his country there were a lot of things that she could not do, pervisor of that learning-disability program.
in World War II, Grace taught and served as but teaching was most definitely something In recognition of the combined 46 years of their
principal at the Murphy Texas School (which she could do, and her love of teaching was devotion to Arlington’s future through excelin later years became a community center with driven by “those bright, shining, receptive fac- lence in education, Atherton Elementary School
was opened and dedicated to the honor of the
a ballroom named after Grace). Interestingly, es” that greet her every day in the classroom.
when Bob returned, she relinquished her role “He put me to work that very day,” she couple in 1978. Bob died the following year.
as principal to him, and she taught grades exclaimed with the same enthusiasm she felt Grace has remained active in her retirement
years and was recognized as the outstanding
one through four in one room while he taught when it first occurred 62 years ago.
senior citizen in 1980 for her community sergrades five through eight in the adjoining room. The Athertons’ second teaching assignment GRACE’S JOURNEY THROUGH Arlington’s vice, including, among many achievements,
was in Wolfe City, northeast of Dallas, where public education system included a teaching membership in the Arlington Women’s Club,
Bob served as a principal, coach and bus driv- position at Speer Elementary, while her hus- past presidencies of the Arlington State Teacher and Grace taught most of the grades and band taught at Swift Elementary and then be- ers Association, and vice president of Arlington
coached basketball. They made their way to came the long-serving principal of South Da- Retired Teachers Association.
Arlington in 1952 and applied for jobs in the vis Elementary. In 1965, she was instrumental Her two children – both who initially foltown destined for growth following the arrival in helping establish a successful program for lowed their parents into teaching – have pro-
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great grandchildren. The youngest, now in
kindergarten, is named for her great granny.
Several years ago Grace announced to her
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There she often enjoys being the center of
attention, especially upon the occasion last
year of her 100th birthday party. She still says
she wants to be the mayor of this Village and
that she’ll be ready to run if they ever decide to
conduct an election.
While she still manages her own finances,
she did decide her driving days were over
two years ago at 99, when she sold her 1989
Cadillac (with the special, built-up seat to accommodate her modest height) to a classic car
collector … it only had 27,000 miles on it!
GRACE AND BOB had joined Arlington’s
First Methodist Church upon their arrival in
Arlington in 1952; she remains a faithful member, riding the shuttle van from Town Village
there on Sundays.
As a member of the Arlington Story League,
Grace demonstrated quite an affinity for entertaining the city’s elementary school children
with her storytelling, always attired in her
own homemade costumes. Once, involved in
a fender bender on her way to a performance,
she was asked by the police officer if she was
wearing her seatbelt. She replied, “Pilgrims always wear their seatbelts!”
GRACE ALSO BECAME a prolific artist and
has shared her paintings throughout the community. Both her artistic and sewing skills are
on display in her apartment that is often used
as a “model home” by the managers at Town
Village when they are showing prospective
tenants around the facility. And her costumes
are always huge hits with the activities director and tenants alike.
Her daily activities that begin at about 5:30
a.m. include a complete reading of the day’s
newspaper, checking her e-mail, surfing her
favorite websites, and participating in whatever activities are going on in her chosen living quarters. Her favorite television shows are
“Dancing With the Stars” and “Shark Tank.”
Bedtime is about 9:30 p.m.
Given how she outlived all her siblings and
just about everyone else of her generation, I
did ask her to share the secret of her longevity.
She said it was all about having “a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and pure determination to keep going.”
She is amazing. Amazing Grace.
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ARMED WITH THE FACTS
What baseball fans – and parents – need to know about “Tommy John” surgery • By Dr. Keith Meister
THE RASH OF CURRENT injuries to the pitching elbow at the professional level is now probably just mirroring what we have seen in the
younger age groups over the recent decade.
Injury to the medial ulnar collateral ligament
(UCL) requiring reconstruction, or, more commonly known as “Tommy John” surgery, has hit
hard the ranks of many of our top professional
pitchers. In fact, approximately 20 percent of
those currently pitching at the major league level
have already had the procedure done.
It has been falsely portrayed by the media in the past, and perceived by the public, as a procedure that when performed can make one throw harder and become a
better pitcher.
HERE’S WHAT WE know about Tommy John surgery: When throwing a baseball, the inner (or medial) side of the elbow sees a tremendous degree of
stress. The highest stresses are seen on the inner
elbow, especially during the throwing motion prior to ball release referred to as the late cocking/
acceleration phases.
Every time a baseball is thrown, even at the earliest
ages, wear to this ligament begins to occur very much
like the tire tread on a new car. Factors that can affect
the speed with which the ligament wears out are related to pitch types, pitch counts, throwing mechanics, an athlete’s conditioning and genetics (regardless
of how well we monitor our training, rarely do we
find someone with healthy professional careers for 25
years like Nolan Ryan).
to advance their careers? Interestingly enough this same question has
been asked and answered by looking at pitching performance following the surgery in 147 major league pitchers over the most recent
10-year period. In an April sports medicine research report called
“Performance, Return to Competition, and Reinjury After Tommy
John Surgery in Major League Baseball Pitchers: A Review of 147 Cases” authors E.C. Makhni, R.W. Lee, Z.S. Morrow, et al, outlined the
following findings:
Of this group, only 80 percent returned to pitch in at least one major
league game following their surgery. And, only 67 percent of established
major league pitchers returned to even the same level following surgery.
In fact, when looking critically at performance metrics such as
earned run average (ERA), batting
average against (BAA), walks plus
hits per innings (WHIP), percentage
of pitches thrown in the strike zone,
percentage of fastballs thrown, and
average pitch velocity, all of the
pitchers on average declined upon
return to throwing after surgery!
They did not throw harder!
LASTLY, 57 PERCENT of established
pitchers returned to the disabled list
after their return to the game because
of further injury to the throwing arm.
Even more importantly, although the
results from a first reconstructed ligament are as outlined earlier, the outcomes from a second procedure are
much worse and more likely closer to
only 25 percent.
Thus, the answer to the question
“how good are we really?” is this:
WHEN THE LIGAMENT fails the player may eiProbably not as good as we think we
ther feel a sudden pop or pain in the inner elbow or
are and certainly not as good as all
a gradual onset of pain which eventually leads to an
have made it out to be.
inability to throw. Some injuries to the ligament are
The ultimate cure is probably
mild and require only rest and rehabilitation. Other
The best way to keep a young pitcher healthy and efin the prevention by continuing
injuries result in more complete tearing of the ligafective is prevention: continuing to teach and preach
to teach and preach proper pitch
ment that requires reconstruction.
proper pitch counts, pitch types, mechanics and
conditioning.
counts, pitch types, mechanics and
In 1974, Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first succonditioning! However, if reconcessful reconstruction of this ligament on a pitcher
struction of the UCL is required, each and every athlete should be
named Tommy John, who at that time was playing for the Los Angecounseled appropriately with regard to true outcomes prior to unles Dodgers. After 18 months of rehabilitation Tommy returned to
dergoing the procedure.
the Major Leagues to double his career win total. The now-common
procedure, where most often a tendon from the forearm is taken and
transferred to the inner side of the elbow, now bears his name.
Dr. Keith Meister is head team physician for the Texas Rangers baseball club. He
So, how good are we really at fixing these ligament injuries and truly
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These boat enthusiasts violated a major rule
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IF BOATING IS your passion, summer is
your season. But before you set sail (or rev up
the engine), you’d be wise to listen to the following advice from Michael Debrecht, rental
and lake services manager for the Arlington
Parks and Recreation Department, who recently joined us for a Q&A on boating safety.
Arlington Today: What’s the best first step to
take if I want to take a boat out on the water?
Michael Debrecht: Always have the boat
checked out – good battery, fresh gas, good
shape/no holes damage to the hull, things of
that nature. Also, the Arlington Fire Department will conduct a free safety inspection on
your vessel. Check out the schedule at the web-
Important tips
for safe boating
site arlingtontx.gov/fire/boatinspections.html.
AT: Does the city offer courses on boating safety, and if so, when and where?
MD: The City has taught classes in the past,
but now you can take the class and test online.
AT: Is there a licensing process I need to go
through to be sure I do boating correctly by
city standards? If so, how do I go about that?
MD: There is no licensing, but Lake Arlington
requires a Lake Arlington boating permit. One
can be obtained at the Lake Office at 6300 W.
Arkansas Lane, (817) 451-6860. The staff will
give information on the different rules and
regulations.
AT: What are the most important things to do
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safe boating trip?
MD: No matter what body of water you are
on, always use life vests, never boat under
the influence, and follow all boating laws.
That will help ensure a safe trip. Also, have
the equipment that Texas Parks and Wildlife
requires, such as fire extinguisher, lighting, air
horn, etc.
AT: Is there any other advice you’d like to
share with our boat “captains”?
MD: Always get familiar with the body of
water you choose to navigate. How is the lake
level? Find areas that may be more shallow.
and restricted areas. Be careful.
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WHEN IT COMES to hitting short shots from
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Lemuel Randolph recently became the Arlington Parks and
Recreation Department director. He brings experience,
knowledge and a lot of enthusiasm to the new post. This
month he discusses how he hopes to enhance the quality of
life in his new home town • By Kenneth Perkins
ON LEMUEL RANDOLPH’S watch, the
McKinney Parks, Recreation and Open Space
Department was put on the map, recognized
with the Gold Medal Award from the Texas
Recreation and Park Society for excellence
and the United States Tennis Association
Featured Facility Award, another biggie.
As Randolph hits the ground sprinting as
Arlington’s Parks and Recreation Director,
he slowed a bit to reveal reasons for bolting
for Arlington, what makes River Legacy’s
1,300-acres a healthy living oasis, and how
one of the best sports to play involves a small
rubber ball and a long-handled stick.
ARLINGTON TODAY: So you’re a lacrosse
guy. What, not a golfer?
LEMUEL RANDOLPH: I play golf, but I
don’t consider myself a golfer. Haven’t quite
developed the patience for it yet. I grew up
in the D.C. area and started playing lacrosse
when I was younger. There’s my stick over
in the corner. Now my son plays. I work out
a lot. It helps with the stress, and obviously
you get to that age when you start getting
those reports from the doctor. I work out at
least four days a week and enjoy that. What’s
great about Arlington is you can do all of
that, and do it outdoors. We have 44 miles
of bike trails. My friends get a good laugh
saying how in my job I get a chance to play
all day. It is fun, but our job is to ensure that
others are playing, not necessarily ourselves.
AT: But you have had a chance to play
around at River Legacy, right?
LR: What a beautiful park. It’s a unique facility for a city of our size. To have that much
land in one area dedicated to parks is actually quite a benefit, especially to those who use
it on a regular basis. And to top it off with the
Science Center there. It’s such a significant
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AT: What is it about parks that are synonymous with healthy living?
LR: Parks are part of the fabric of any healthy
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often the first connection from citizens to
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and role to families wanting to be active.
Parks and recreation play a significant role
in making a healthy community. We help
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we develop. Like our trails.
AT: Why the jump to Arlington?
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me. I felt I needed a challenge.
AT: Coming to a more mature community
is certainly a challenge. Tell us your initial
take on Arlington.
LR: The plus side is that Arlington’s reputation in the parks and recreation industry
is very strong – not only statewide but nationally. I wasn’t leaving McKinney because
of dissatisfaction. It was just a great opportunity. This felt like a really good fit. Three
months in, I’m certainly seeing that.
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Several members of the
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Ill,, train station: great grandparents Howard and Shirley
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Father’s Day
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Former Texas Ranger great Jim Sundberg learned
a lot about the game of baseball – and about life –
from his dad, Howard • By Tim Tune
GROWING UP IN Galesburg, Ill., former
Texas Rangers catcher Jim Sundberg got a lot
of instruction from his father, the consumate
“baseball dad.” In the process, Sundberg said
he also “caught” his father’s hard-and-fast
work ethic.
“My dad was a great model for grinding it
out: getting up and going to work every day
and being dependable,” Sundberg said of the
man largely responsible for helping him reach
his goals – and the man who makes this June
15th a special day for the former Ranger. “[My
dad] was very responsible in his work and
knew he was being counted on to be there.”
Holding down jobs as a letter carrier and
school bus driver, Howard almost never
missed work. “Even when he was very sick,”
Jim said, “he still went into work.”
His father’s model served Jim well, because
he was counted on to play even with injuries.
“Sunny’s” dedication during a 16-year Major
League career is documented in the record
books, and he is widely regarded as one of Ma-
and his wife, Janet, have three adult children,
all of whom played sports at Martin High
School and at Auburn University, where son
Aaron played baseball, and daughters Audra
and Briana played volleyball.
Jim and Janet – grandparents of eight – took
what they learned from their their own experience and from the children’s participation in
youth sports and co-wrote the book “How to
Win at Sports Parenting,” published in 2000.
The book offers guidelines to help parents
keep youth sports in perspective.
“There are a ton of parents living through
their kids who are involved in sports,” Sundberg said. “Parents can go along and enjoy the
ride or create the tension. The great majority of
kids who play youth sports won’t
make it to the higher levels of college and beyond. Why not just sit
back and enjoy it?”
Today Sundberg serves as senior executive vice president
for the Rangers and also as
president of the Texas Rangers
Foundation. He previously was
a minor league coordinator for
catchers before moving into his
current role, and was a RangBaseball was a passion for Jim Sundberg and father Howard. But they
ers TV broadcaster from 1990
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through 1995.
father lived baseball through me, and I was al- In his job, he gets to watch a lot of baseball,
ways trying to correct what my father said I of course. And, even now, long after his playing days are over, he is thankful to his dad for
was doing wrong,” the junior Sundberg said.
Jim said his experience as a sports parent helping him become one of the few who could
was slightly different from his father’s. Jim “live the dream” – and continue to live it.
jor League Baseball’s
all-time best defensive catchers.
As dedicated as his
father was to work,
Sundberg said, he
was also “very much
involved with my
baseball as a youth.”
That
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stretched even into
Jim’s pro playing
days, when Howard still offered “advice,”
some of which was appreciated more than
others. But Jim said his dad’s drive helped him
learn to work hard to get better every day. “My
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Picture-perfect moments
Scene
Creative Arts Theatre regale (left) and
Walnut Creek Country Club ribbon cutting event
Andrew Gentry, Lily Rand, Shelly Ohmes, Katy Darwin, Stephanie Metz,
Aubrey Trimble, Katrina Pompa, Reagan Riggins and Megan Toper
Julie Pompa, Tony Pompa and Irene Scott, among others
Mike Billingsley and Susan Mills join others for the ribbon-cutting ceremony
Brianna LeGrand Stovall and Christine Horne
(Clockwise) Michael Magnus, Merri Brewer, Rebecca Christie and Heather
Simmons (CATS Photos: Paul Knudsen)
Andrew Gentry, Heather Simmons, Rebecca Christie Shelley Ohmes,
Brittany Parrish, Katrina Pompa, Reagan Riggins (on mic), Katy Darwin,
Nicole Cook, Meredith Reilly, Preston Isham, Payten Boyd and Kristina Metz
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Education
The Class of 2014
A commencement address, of sorts, to this year’s area graduates • By Yale Youngblood
IN THE RECENT PAST or very near future,
several thousand Arlington area young adults
– sorry, Mom and Dad, that’s what they are
now – will stroll across a makeshift stage and
shake someone’s hand. And life as they know
it will never be the same.
You can trust me on that one – I’m something of an expert on graduation and its ramifications. A few weeks ago I witnessed the
ninth commencement ceremony among my
own four “young adults.” For those keeping
score at home, that’s four high school graduations, four college bachelor’s graduations and
one college master’s graduation.
I lost count on the number of tissue packages my wife and I went through over the years.
I also lost count, after 14, of the number of
young women with the middle name “Nicole” who bid Baylor University goodbye
this spring. But I’m guessing the total barely
surpassed the number of young women with
first name “Hannah” who graduated with my
daughter four years ago. That’s my daughter
Hannah, by the way.
But enough about history. I’d prefer to address the future – specifically what it holds for
the Class of 2014. I’m inclined to believe it’s
bright for many of its members – actually most
of them. And I’m not just talking about the Torian siblings, Valedic and Saluta.
The fact is, everyone who walked or walks
that stage has a clean slate now. And he/she
is armed with better “writing utensils” than
Arlington ISD Celebrates Inspired Learners
Congratulations Class of 2014!
Arlington High School
Valedictorian
Rachael Newsom
Salutatorian
Rebekah Tate
Lamar High School
Valedictorian
Lucy Lin
Salutatorian
Ethan Starkweather
Sam Houston High School
Valedictorian
Minh-Tam Thai
Salutatorian
Jacqueline Bonilla
Bowie High School
Valedictorian
Susana Martinez
Salutatorian
Colin Ly
Martin High School
Valedictorian
Shariq Haseen
Salutatorian
Jake Leland
Seguin High School
Valedictorian
Denise Nguyen
Salutatorian
Orion Koepke
CELEBRATING with our seniors:
Area graduates have already
made a difference in their schools
and community. (Above) Mansfield
Summit High School was recently
listed in the U.S. News 2014 Best
High Schools rankings. The school
was awarded a silver medal based
on its performance on state
assessments and how well it prepares students for college. (Right)
The Arlington High volleyball team
made the playoffs for the 26th
consecutive year.
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those employed by any preceding generation.
I suspect that’s a tough pill to swallow for the
camp that wonders how kids who wear flatbilled hats sideways now that they’ve outgrown the saggy pants phase can possibly be
better equipped for anything.
But here’s the deal: Technology never loses any battles – it simply changes the way the
game is played. And the new players have
more and better technology literally at their fingertips than we could have imagined.
Oh, they might not appreciate Shakespeare
or Edison or Carver – the treasures we “journey” folk found as we made our way through
school. But these members of the “destination”
era get from Point A to Point B faster than ever.
They have been programmed to do it, and they
do it well. And our world will be better because
of their expertise.
At the aforementioned most recent graduation I attended, it was noted that the Class of
2014 was the most academically proficient collection of seniors in school history. That group
also dedicated the most hours to service projects
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in school history. It contained nearly 50 young
adults who left the school sporting 4.0 grade
point averages and another dozen who, because
of their work the preceding four years, have
been commissioned as officers in the military for
at least the next four.
But, as one of the speakers wisely declared,
while those accompishments are noteworthy,
everyone who turned a tassel is on equal footing now. The future is his or hers to make. And
here’s another deal: He or she wants it to be the
best future yet.
That’s one of the buoyant qualities of graduation – any graduation, every graduation.
It is the fresh start, the ironic beginning/end
dynamic, the proverbial first day of the rest of
your life. The very fact that we celebrate graduation – as principals of the event, as family and
as friends – signifies the notion that we think
it’s important.
In fact, it is important. And everyone who
walks that stage and shakes that hand is to be
commended. Thank you, seniors. We’re proud
to put the future in your hands. CELEBRATING with our seniors:
Area graduates have already
made a difference in their schools
and community. (Top left) The
Oakridge School’s softball team
won the Southwest Prepatory
Conference’s Division II state
championship. (Top right) Six
Arlington Sam Houston seniors
earned Texas Christian University
Community Scholars scholarships.
(Bottom) Students at Pantego
Christian Academy received
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Abilene Christian University
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama
Allegheny College
Angelo State University
Arizona State University
The University of Arizona
University of Arkansas
Auburn University
Austin College
Ave Maria University
Baylor University
Bennington College
Blinn College
Boston University
Butler University
University of California at Los Angeles
Cameron University
Case Western Reserve University
University of Chicago
Claremont McKenna College
Clemson University
University of Colorado at Boulder
Colorado College
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Columbia University
Concordia University at Austin
University of Connecticut
Cornell College
Cornell University
Dartmouth College
University of Denver
Drexel University
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - AZ
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - FL
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Emmanuel College
Emory University
Fordham University
The George Washington University
Georgia Institute of Technology
The University of Georgia
Hardin-Simmons University
University of Hartford
Hofstra University
Houston Baptist University
University of Houston
University of Houston, Victoria
Howard University
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Ithaca College
Johns Hopkins University
Kansas State University
University of Kansas
University of Kentucky
Lafayette College
Lehigh University
Lindenwood University
University of Louisville
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
McDaniel College
McMurry University
University of Miami
Michigan State University
University of Michigan
Midwestern State University
Millsaps College
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
University of Mississippi
University of Missouri Columbia
University of Missouri, Kansas City
Morehouse College
of our 80 graduates accepted
by 141 different colleges
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University of New Mexico
New York University
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
University of North Texas
Northeastern University
Northwestern University
Northwood University, Texas
University of Notre Dame
Ohio Northern University
Oklahoma State University
University of Oklahoma
Oregon State University
University of Pittsburgh
University of Puget Sound
Purdue University
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Rhodes College
Rice University
University of Richmond
University of Rochester
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Rosemont College
Sam Houston State University
Sarah Lawrence College
Savannah College of Art and Design
Schreiner University
Skidmore College
University of South Carolina
University of Southern California
Southern Methodist University
Southwestern University
St. Edward's University
St. John's University - Queens Campus
Stephen F. Austin State University
Stevens Institute of Technology
Syracuse University
seniors with offers
to play college
athletics
The University of Tampa
Tarleton State University
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University, Commerce
Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University, Galveston
Texas Christian University
Texas State University
Texas Tech University
Texas Wesleyan University
The University of Texas, Arlington
The University of Texas, Austin
The University of Texas, Brownsville
The University of Texas, Dallas
The University of Texas, Permian Basin
The University of Texas, San Antonio
The University of Texas, Tyler
The Ohio State University
Trinity University
Tulane University
University of Tulsa
Union College
Vanderbilt University
University of Vermont
Villanova University
VCU School of Medicine
University of Virginia
Washington and Lee University
Washington University in St. Louis
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Your official 2014
Staycation planner
10 ‘must do’ experiences – all right here in the Arlington area • By Teresa McUsic
MORE THAN 6.5 MILLION tourists can’t be wrong.
That’s the number of visitors Arlington gets every year, according to
the city’s tourism and convention bureau. So if you haven’t experienced
Arlington through a tourist’s sunglasses, now might be the time to try.
The first step on your 2014 staycation is to go to the bureau’s website
at ExperienceArlington.org. Details and directions for all the big Arlington attractions are there, as well as some hidden gems of the city.
Don’t forget to look at the featured events area for what’s going on right
now, and the coupon section for savings on major attractions and local
restaurants.
In the meantime, we did some in-town visiting of our own. Here is a
three-day itinerary for you and your family to break out for some summer fun. Who needs Dallas or Fort Worth?
Day One
Six Flags Over Texas/Texas Rangers
Thrilling rides, exciting shows, fun, food – what’s not to like about the
212-acre Six Flags theme park? New attractions include the Texas Skyscreamer, the world’s tallest swing ride at 400 feet and an expanded
kids section – and “Batman: The Ride” runs backward for part of the
summer. Pick up a show schedule at guest relations or at one of the
venues to plan your day.
For more: sixflags.com; (817) 640-8900
If you feel like a change of pace by evening, take in the nation’s pastime with a game at the Globe Life Park in Arlington to cheer on your
Texas Rangers. Now 20 years old, the natural grass, retro ballpark offers
stellar views no matter where you sit, and the cuisine offered at various
ballpark restaurants is varied and top-notch for baseball fare.
For more: texasrangers.com; (817) 273-5099
Day Two
Waterparks and Levitt music
Time to cool down with one of the area’s fun-filled water parks. If you
want to go big, try Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the mega water park in
the area. New attractions including the multi-lane Yahoo Racer, where
you soar head-first at speeds up to 40 miles per hour on water toboggans, and the Dive Bomber, a seven-story free fall into a pool.
For more: sixflags.com; (817) 265-3356
For a smaller, but no less exhilarating waterpark, try Hawaiian
Falls in Mansfield. Slides, an interactive rain fortress, lazy river,
wave pool and more await as an ideal way to cool down in the North
Texas heat.
For more: hfalls.com/mansfield
As night rolls around, head to the free, outdoor Levitt Pavilion for
the Performing Arts in downtown Arlington. Concert goers can bring
picnics, dogs and their own lawn chairs and enjoy a variety of musical
genres from jazz to country under the stars. Some are listed in Sights/
Sounds in this issue.
For a list of Levitt concerts, go to levittpavilionarlington.org
Day Three
Tours, bowling and planets
AT&T Stadium tour: Even during the Dallas Cowboy’s off-season, it’s
hard to beat a tour of their palatial home, which also happens to be
the world’s largest domed structure – and which features all manner of
world-class art and architecture inside. The tour takes you on the field
and into the locker rooms.
For more: stadium.dallascowboys.com; (817) 892-4000
International Bowling Museum: Did you know bowling has been
around for 5,000 years? This new addition to Arlington’s entertainment
district showcases artifacts, vintage film clips and lots of interactive displays and playable games at Bowlopolis.
For more: bowlingmuseum.com; (817) 385-8215
UTA Planetarium: Whether you are a science nerd or not, nothing
beats a cool, comfy show about the stars on the 60-foot dome screen of
the planetarium on the University of Texas-Arlington campus.
For a show schedule, visit uta.edu/planetarium or call (817) 272-1183
Top O’Hill Terrace: Want to peek into the secret, underground casino
where Bonnie and Clyde, boxer Joe Lewis and recluse billionare Howard Hughes, among others, hung out? Then take a tour of Top O’Hill
Terrace, an historic hidden gem in the area at what is now Arlington
Baptist College.
For more: topohillterrace.com
At night catch one of Arlington’s unique dining experiences, which
can run from simple to extravagant – and everywhere in between. Hey,
you have to eat, so you might as well eat in the Arlington area.
For more: UrbanSpoon.com (search under “Arlington”)
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When the Viridian project is complete, there
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plus condos and townhouses.
At the new, healthy-lifestyle Viridian housing development, neighbors fast become friends • By Kenneth Perkins
EACH TIME ROBERT KEMBEL leaves his office across the way from are outside walking around. They’re on their bikes, on the trails. With all
Viridian, the sprawling single-family housing development sprouting up this open space, there’s a reason to go outside. We’re successfully de-emas fast as Texas Bluebonnets; his return is met by something else newly phasizing the automobile and emphasizing a healthy lifestyle.”
Healthy lifestyle is the buzz word of the marketing behind Viridian,
erected on the property. A pool. A sidewalk. An entire, two-story house.
which touts itself as a place where residents have a selection of ame An exaggeration, of course, but not by much.
As president of JCKPL, LLC real estate development firm and one nities without leaving the community – the parks, the pools, the lake,
who dreamed up developing this north Arlington master planned com- along with a 9,000-square-foot event center and future retail plans for
munity, Kembel has seen this project on paper, when the first bit of dirt Viridian Village, are designed to encourage an active lifestyle.
was shoveled, when the first house was completed, and when the latest Viridian is one of those miracle babies, having been built on a large
home was purchased – that’s 400 if you’re counting, and he certainly is. parcel of land that was looked at for years but deemed unsuitable, un Kembel is intimately involved in a community banking on intimacy inhabitable and, with a landfill as a neighbor, unreliable. Now it’s a deas a selling point. Beyond building homes, they are building friend- velopment that when completed will have 3,500 single-family homes, as
ships, relationships and at the least a familiarity among the residents. well as condos and townhomes, and will serve as a kind of gateway to
River Legacy Parks.
By employing a full-time event
“This project has now taken on a life of its own,” said
planner on site, the homeownKembel. “It’s shouldered all the risks. All the problems
er’s association orchestrates
have been solved. It’s now on an even playing field
weekly events that are an inwith every other development. It’s only subject to martricate part of nurturing these
ket risk.”
relationships among the res Thanks to a unique public/private partnership with
idents of Viridian. From jogthe city and the county, and the hospital/college disging clubs to evenings of wine
trict, Viridian has been able to reinvest more into qualiand cheese, or a Spring Break
ty of life aspects, such as parks and trails.
Bash for the kids, there is cer Viridian Elementary school, a two-story Hurst Euless
tain to be something for every
Bedford ISD school of choice, will open for classes this
resident of Viridian.
fall, offering Suzuki Strings, Spanish immersion and
By the time Viridian is comworld languages. With a capacity of over 800 students,
plete, about 15,000 people –
JCKPL, LLC president and Viridian “driver” Robert Kembel
the school will offer the important aspect of education
that’s a small city - will call this
2,000-acre spread home, and the idea is that it will be one of those places to Viridian. For Kembel, as Viridian rises, it’s merely selling itself.
where everybody knows your name. Or at least remembers you from “What’s unique is that no one plans like this anymore,” he said. “A
the jogging path. “What we hope would happen is happening,” Kembel few places have tried this sort of urban planning such as Disney’s Celsaid, sitting inside the triple-wide trailer and command center off Collins ebration. It’s new urbanism, but kind of our Texas version of new urStreet, a few yards from the grand entrance of the development. “People banism.”
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and Garret find time to sit. (Photos: Kenneth Perkins)
Home Sweet! Home
Mark and Kristy Kundysek’s North Arlington dwelling is an ideal fit for their active,
fun-loving lifestyle – and it’s breathtaking to look at, as well • By Kenneth Perkins
STEP OUT INTO the backyard of
this 3-acre spread tucked away in far
North Arlington, past the pool, the
miniature magnolia trees, the putting green, the small pond, and basketball court, and your first question might be: which golf course is that? The
answer: it isn’t. It’s part driving range, part jogging trail, part outdoor oasis.
When Mark and Kristy Kundysek moved into their 4,800-square foot,
two-level brick home in 2004, the brush was so thick they couldn’t see
much of the property that now makes up a driving range of 130 yards.
Mark, owner and president of NexCourt, which designs, builds and installs backyard game courts, jumped on his riding lawn mower, and,
armed with an ax, simply whacked away. Now the view is breathtakingly
deceptive, as if the home backs up to a golf course.
The Kundyseks had looked far and wide for a home like this in places
like Colleyville and Flower Mound but wanted to stay in Arlington, where
they grew up and remain within a short driving distance from family.
Mark had actually done work for the previous owners, so when the “For
Sale” sign went up they tossed in a bid.“We love this neighborhood and
desperately wanted to be a part of it,” said Kristy, who, like Mark, attended Sam Houston High School and, like Mark, went to Texas Tech.
The Kundyseks love that their abode so fits their active, fun-loving lifestyle. “We live in every inch of the house,” said Kristy. And it’s a lot of
inches that include a wide-open living room and large, open kitchen, a
sitting room with a baby grand piano, and a sizable game room upstairs
complete with old-school games such as Ms. Pac Man and pinball.
There are four bedrooms – five, if you count the one Kristy, the former
power cheerleader, has turned into an exercise room. What was once a
garage is now a move-in ready pool house with a kitchen, bedroom and
bathroom, one of seven on the property. Naturally, the basketball court
has at center court the Texas Tech logo and R-E-D R-A-I-D-E-R-S along the
side. The court is many things, mostly versatile. In fact, the Kundyseks
threw a dance for their son’s 13th birthday and had teenagers dancing
right there on the court surface. Yet another NexCourt selling point: not
only a great backyard court, but a pretty cool dance floor, too.
It won’t take many guesses to determine
where Mark and Kristi went to school.
Welcome to the Kundysek home.
A spacious kitchen is the starting point
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The Kundyseks don’t have to stray far
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Two floors make for a variety of great views.
Piccolo Mondo always drawing raves
ON AUG. 12, 1983, Antonio Capaccioli – the
“business guy” – and Nicola Saracino – the
“chef” – opened a quaint Italian restaurant in
Indeed, it did catch on. In Arlington today,
practically every conversation that includes
the words “Italian food” also contains the sentence, “How about Piccolo Mondo?,”
which is now more parts robust than
quaint – and more popular than ever.
“I can’t complain,” Capaccioli said
recently as he reminisced about the
restaurant’s 30-plus-year history in
the city. The owner said Piccolo Mondo is a little bigger now than it was in
the beginning, and he has practically
doubled the size of his staff over the
years. But the primary drawing card
then is still the staple now: the aforementioned “Italian food.”
“We’re more traditional in style, I
Piccolo Mondo has been an Arlington tradition for more than 30 years.
guess,” Capaccioli said. “I traveled
a strip center on the farthest end of E. Lamar a lot when I was younger, and when I found
Blvd., hoping more than figuring that it would something I liked to eat, I took note. And when
we opened here, we offered all the things I
catch on with their new neighbors.
liked myself – plus what Nicola liked and
liked to cook.”
The locals like the dishes, as well. Capaccioli
said two favorites are spinach ravioli in marinara sauce and salmon basil in cream sauce.
“They’re just what they sound like – no fancy
names,” he said. “Oh, and they’re very good.”
Patrons – some from Day One, who happened by the restaurant the afternoon it
opened – also are treated to “very good”
entertainment at Piccolo Mondo. Piano and
sometimes saxophone music are part of the
regular evening fare, thus creating what Capaccioli called “a nice, romantic” experience
to go along with the mouthwatering dishes.
“That’s the goal,” he said. “We want our customers to have a wonderful time here.”
Piccolo Mondo
829 E. Lamar Blvd.
(817) 265-9174• piccolomondo.com
One of the most popular
restaurants in the Metroplex,
Piccolo Mondo is known
for its exceptional food and
atmosphere.
For all your business lunches,
holiday family dinners or
just a romantic night out,
it’s simple. Piccolo Mondo.
• Engagement parties
• Rehearsal dinners
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A heartfelt “Thank You!” to all who
generously supported
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luncheon benefitting
Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington.
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Paige White, Janet Horton and Shelley Hunter
Christine Horne and Lisa Osborn
Jeannine Moore and Jan Gillespie
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Jerry Wood, Linda Bishara, Kim Wood, Lisa Fleming and Munir Bishara
Adriana Olivares, Rebecca Beam and Keri Zuckerbrow
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entertainment, etc.
Sights/Sounds
Your guide to nightlife in and around the city • By Sarah Martinez
Where: Arlington Music Hall
Show time: 7:30 p.m.
Details: “Whisperin’ Bill” Anderson has
released more than 40 studio albums and has
reached No. 1 on the country charts seven
times.
For more: arlingtonmusichall.com
CONCERT: Kyle Park
When: June 20
Where: Cowboys Dance Hall
Show time: 7 p.m.
Details: This Austin-born Texas artist’s last
album, the irreverent and powerful “Anywhere In Texas,” featured a dozen songs
written and co-written by Park, including
“Cold in Colorado” and “Don’t Look,”
which climbed The Texas Music Chart.
For more: cowboysdancehall.com/arlington
CONCERT: Playing for Change Band
On tap this month: Comedian Keith Robinson, country legend George Strait and Playing for Change Band
COMEDY: Keith Robinson
When: June 5-8
Where: Improv Arlington
Show times: 8 p.m. June 5; 8 & 10:30 p.m.
June 6; 7 & 9:30 p.m. June 7; 7:30 p.m. June 8
Details: Keith Robinson is the quintessential
comedian’s comedian, admired by his fellow
artists. His commanding stage presence
has gained him appearances on MTV, VH1,
HBO’s Def Comedy Jam, TBS’s Family Comedy Series Are We There Yet, The Chelsea Lately Show and Late Night with Conan O’Brian.
For more: improv.com
CONCERT: George Strait’s
The Cowboy Rides Away Tour 2014
When: June 7
Where: AT&T Stadium
Show time: 5 p.m.
Details: This is it. The final concert tour
for country-music legend George Strait.
(Yes. We’re shedding a tear, too.) George’s
“guests” include Jason Aldean, Kenny
Chesney, Eric Church, Sheryl Crow, Ronnie
Dunn, Vince Gill, Faith Hill, Alan Jackson,
Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride and Lee
Ann Womack.
For more: attstadium.com
CONCERT: The Bodarks
When: June 7
Where: Farr Best Theater in Mansfield
Show time: 8 p.m.
Details: The Bodarks are a folk-Americana
string band whose transformation of contemporary popular music into a hoedown
has gained them wide recognition. The
Bodarks are wildly entertaining to audiences
of all ages and tastes.
For more: farrbest.com
COMEDY: David Arnold
When: June 12-15
Where: Improv Arlington
Show times: 8 p.m. June 12; 8 & 10:30 p.m.
June 13; 7 & 9:30 p.m. June 14; 7:30 p.m. June 15
Details: Arnold possesses a fresh, edgy humor that keeps you laughing and thinking at
the same time. His unique opinions on life,
love, and family are enough to bring a breath
of fresh air to any stage.
For more: improv.com
CONCERT: A Night with a Legend –
Bill Anderson
When: June 13
When: June 21
Where: Levitt Pavilion
Show time: 8 p.m.
Details: This extraordinary band features
10 artists from around the world, including
Amsterdam, Tel Aviv, South Africa, Japan,
Zimbabwe, Los Angeles, Cuba, New Orleans,
Los Angeles and the Congo. Keith Richards
said it best, stating “Playing For Change,
That’s the way music was meant to be.”
For more: levittpavilionarlington.org
CONCERT: The Tejas Brothers
When: June 28
Where: Levitt Pavilion
Show time: 8 p.m.
Details: Considered to be one of the best live
acts in Texas, this high-energy quartet breaks
musical boundaries with a show that’s
packed with original tunes, catchy melodies
and unforgettable hooks.
For more: levittpavilionarlington.org
CONCERT: Telegraph Canyon
When: June 29
Where: Levitt Pavilion
Show time: 8 p.m.
Details: Telegraph Canyon combines compelling songwriting with layers of driving,
dynamic sounds with a gentle undercurrent.
Their performances evoke the honesty of
Neil Young and the open-heartedness of Joe
Cocker.
For more: levittpavilionarlington.org
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Hilton’s Flooring carries a wide range of flooring options,
including Premier Stainmaster carpet, shown here.
Hilton’s Abbey
Flooring stays on
top of the trends
HILTON’S ABBEY Flooring of Arlington was
opened in April of 2001 and has grown into
one of the premier providers of floor covering
in the Arlington area.
“We were running several flooring crews to
install for Home Depots flooring customers,”
said owner Kateri Dodson. “It was a natural
progression to open our own flooring store, as
we saw the market changing.”
One change was the scope of what a store
could provide. Customers wanting flooring generally seek other home-improvement
items, so Hilton’s added some more inventory.
“Now we can offer our clients not only flooring but countertops,” Dodson said. “We have
our own fabrication department in the same
complex as the store.”
Dodson said flooring, as with any facet of
home design, is subject to changing trends and
tastes, so she tries to stay ahead of the curve
and offer what’s “hot.”
“The trends in the flooring market these days
are still heavy in hard surfaces,” she said. “The
majority of consumers are putting less carpet
in their homes and replacing them with either
laminate, luxury vinyl tile, hardwood or tile.”
Dodson said one of Hilton’s best selling
points is the fact that it is family-owned-and-operated. “My husband and I wanted an environment for customers, where they were given not
only good customer service with quality products, but they have one of the owners present
throughout their project. We make an effort to
make our customers feel like they are a part of
a family.”
Hilton’s Abbey Flooring of Arlington
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gaining a reputation for an exquisite atmosphere inside and out. Sitting atop the Brookhollow Two Tower, it affords unique views
that by themselves are often sweeping enough
to bring patrons back. What do you see? Pretty much everything the city’s Entertainment
District has to offer: Six Flags Over Texas. The
Texas Rangers’ Globe Life Park. The Dallas
Cowboys’ sparkling AT&T Stadium.
Inside is as cozy as the outside is bustling.
With a seating capacity of over 400, Cacharel offers dishes ranging from an array of steaks and
seafood entrees, including swordfish piccata (arriving on a bed of angel hair pasta and lemon
butter caper sauce). Then there are center-cut
pork rib chops, roasted duck in cassis sauce
and hearty buffalo tenderloin,
as well as an extensive wine list
and a favorite: chocolate soufflé.
On a date? How about a
guitarist strumming romanChef Hans Bergmann and co-owner Jean-Claude Adam.
tic ballads right at your table?
In a private room? “We are on
the second or third generation now,” said Jean- Adam, who soon found other media wanting
Claude Adam, co-owner of Cacharel with Chef to visit. All the attention has boosted another
Hans Bergmann. “You can imagine 28 years part of the restaurant: its ballroom. Located
ago, adults were coming on dates or getting on the seventh floor with similar sweeping
married here. Now today, their children are picturesque views, the ballroom is also a
coming and getting married here.”
premier location for weddings, receptions,
The Frenchmen were in the hotel indus- rehearsal dinners, company meetings, you
try when they decided to launch Cacharel in name it.
1986. Nearly 30 years later they still strive to
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JUNE 22
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Texas FITT Hustle for Muscle event, Boys & Girls
Clubs Champions for Kids lunch and Cinderella Ball
Ciara Costello, Kaci Childers, Mollie Graves and Sydney Batchler at the
Texas FITT Hustle for Muscle event. (Photos: Gary Coots)
Steve Wurm, Mark Caffey, Russell Maryland, Joseph Saenz (Youth of the
Year), Andrea Proctor and Don Proctor
Mike Wade and Amy Wade
Julie Landry, Craig James and John Landry at the Champions for Kids
lunch (Photos: Terry Ip)
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Some members of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington Board: Mike Gerro, Dana Queenan, CEO Steve Wurm, Lori Henegar, Chair Mark Caffey, Don
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Dr. Joseph Caruso
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IT’S NOT A STRETCH to suggest that Dr.
Joseph Caruso, the Arlington vascular surgeon, practices what he preaches. He wants
his patients to enjoy life – a vibrant life full
of as much fun and frolic as they can muster.
So he has dedicated his
practice and his very existence to showing them
just how such a life can
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Dr. Caruso routinely
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including revascularization procedures of the
lower extremities, repairing aneurysms using
traditional and minimally invasive techniques,
and treatment of carotid artery disease. From
early detection and prevention to wound care
and surgery, Dr. Caruso offers his patients complete vascular care in a single provider.
But that’s just what he does at his job. Away
from it, Dr. Caruso lives just as “large,” racing
motorcycles in competitions around the state
and spending most of the remaining waking
moments enjoying his family.
Though he is a New York native, Dr. Caruso
is every bit a Texan now. “I’m sorry I didn’t get
here sooner,” he said. “I’m never going back.”
That’s not surprising, given the successful
practice he has at Complete Vascular Care, which
has offices in Arlington and Mansfield – and given the notion that each day represents another
opportunity to help others. To that latter end, he
makes it a priority to educate patients about how
he can enhance their lives.
“It is important to have a physician who
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speaking of sports
WE LOST A GOOD ONE
Cameraman Steve Tennison helped make Rangers broadcasts better – and more fun • By John Rhadigan
Live. We are very proud of our pre- and post-game shows. This year
ON THURSDAY, April 10, 2014, Arlington’s
Pudge Rodriguez has joined Mark McLemore in the analyst role for a
First Baptist Church on South Street was both the
variety of shows. After a recent post game appearance, Pudge shared
happiest place in Arlington ... and the saddest.
with me, “I am not scheduled to be on again for a couple of weeks ...
That’s because, just nine short games into the
I am really going to miss this!” He has realized quickly that, like the
season, those of us who broadcast baseball for
successful players on the field, television broadcast crews must also
a living at Fox Sports spent part of our off day
work together as a team.
remembering one of our own. I doubt that you
As mentioned previously, our Fox Sports team is more like a family.
have ever heard of Steve Tennison, a beloved
That was proven on April 10, when we filled the pews at First Baptist
and talented cameraman who was laid to rest
and laughed until we cried. We shared years of memories ... outstandthat day. But I’d like to tell you about him and his
ing accomplishments ... and crazy, funny stories of road trips gone
fun-loving “broadcast family” who bring Rangers baseball into your
living room.
I have been blessed to be a part of the Rangers
Rangers fans might not have known Steve Tennison, but they definitely knew of
broadcast since 1996. The behind-the-scenes crew is
his work. Perched behind the camera in centerfield (see box), he was the man
who captured every pitch during Fox Sports Southwest television broadcasts.
surprisingly large (approximately 60 people work
on each home game broadcast) and filled with experienced, passionate, never-take-it-for-granted talent.
Steve enjoyed them all. Especially the working banter between team members, which is caustic, funny,
irreverent and fun.
Director Dave Burchette and Producer Kurt Deichert are the leaders of this band of merry men and
women. Between them Dave and Kurt have (a combined 61 years) of baseball broadcasting history.
Dave, our director, is charged with coordinating all
of the technical aspects of the broadcast. That means
camera operators (like our friend Steve), the tape machine operators, the graphics coordinators and the audio engineers all take their cues from Dave. If you see
it, hear it or read it during a Rangers television game,
Dave has had something to do with it. His troops love
his dry wit and respect his calm demeanor.
Content is king for Kurt, our producer. He juggles
all of the themes of your Rangers games: the sponsored elements, the replays, the rules and regulations,
and perhaps most challenging, the personalities,
broadcast styles (and sometimes egos) of as many as
six different broadcast announcers in each show.
The ultimate professional, Kurt is part statistician,
part traffic cop and part psychologist. Actually, my
on-air colleagues are remarkably down to earth and
wrong and some on-air mistakes. Steve would have loved it all.
ego-less. I think it is because we all try to follow the example set by our
Most of us get into the business because we love sports. But day in
humble and gifted color commentator, Tom Grieve, another member of
and day out we derive our true joy from our friends; or I should say, our
our broadcast family.
work family. If you’re lucky, you are blessed to work with people that
He has done more in baseball than the rest of us combined: from
you learn to love. People like the late, great, Steve Tennison.
a playing career ... to front office executive ... to the broadcast booth.
This column is dedicated to you, my brother.
Mix in the fact that his son was a first-round draft pick and rookie of
the year, and Tom has all of the bases covered, so to speak! Each game
broadcast on Fox begins with a pre-game show that we call Rangers
John Rhadigan is an anchor for the Fox Sports Southwest television network.
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In a nutshell: Aspiring young Pop Star Singers learn Top 40 hits,
dance, and perform. The camp ends with a performance on June
14 at The Parks Mall.
For more: (817) 473-2822
Itinerary
June 12-14
What: F&W Media Great American Scrapbook Convention
Where: Arlington Convention Center (1200 Ballpark Way)
Times: Noon-5 p.m. on Wednesday, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Thursday
and Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday
In a nutshell: Learn new techniques from scrapbooking pros,
shop aisles of scrapbooking tools and supplies featuring your
favorite companies, and take the time to work on your projects
during cropping parties.
For more: greatamericanscrapbook.com
Your official guide to fun (and the like)
It’s hip to go to Lincoln Square
FOR ALMOST 25 YEARS, Lincoln Square has been the host for shoppers
to enjoy great stores, for diners looking for a delicious meal and for fans
ready to attend local sports or music events. Conveniently located off
Interstate 30 and Collins St. in Arlington, Lincoln Square is a onestop spot for Arlington fun. And ... If you have two stops to make
– and one of them is either Globe Life Park for a Rangers game or
AT&T Stadium for a Cowboys game or other event – Lincoln Square
offers convenient and cost-saving parking programs and shuttle bus
service to the venues. Bottom line: If you like to shop, eat, be entertained or simply enjoy a day or evening in Arlington, Lincoln Square is a
great place to visit. For more: lincolnsquarearlington.com.
June 1
What: Public planetarium shows
Where: The Planetarium at the University of Texas at Arlington
(700 Planetarium Place)
Times: 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
In a nutshell: The UTA Planetarium will show “Exoplanets” at
1:30 p.m. and “Spacepark 360” at 3 p.m.
For more: uta.edu/planetarium/
June 1-30 (except on Mondays)
What: Ansel Adams: Masterworks
Where: Arlington Museum of Art (201 W. Main )
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
In a nutshell: Landau Traveling Exhibits and the Arlington Museum of Art are teaming to present this extraordinary exhibit,
which contains 47 photographs that the renowned photographer
considered to be his best work. Printed by the artist himself, these
images will be on display this summer at the museum.
For more: (817) 275-4600
June 1-30 (except on Sundays)
What: Arlington Public Library activities
Where: All branches
Times: Various
In a nutshell: All branches of the Arlington Public Library host
daily activities for citizens of all ages, from Toddler Time story
sessions to English Conversation Circles. Check the online source
below for details.
For more: arlingtonlibrary.org/calendar/2014-06
June 3-11, 24-29
What: Texas Rangers baseball
Where: Globe Life Ballpark
In a nutshell: The Rangers play host to five teams this month: the
Baltimore Orioles (June 3-5), the Cleveland Indians (June 6-9),
the Florida Marlins (June 10-11), the Detroit Tigers (June 24-26)
and the Minnesota Twins (June 27-29).
For more: (817) 273-5100
June 6
What: River Legacy Clay Shooting Tournament
Where: Beaumont Ranch, Grandview, Texas
Times: 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.
In a nutshell: Event highlights include lunch, 100 rounds of
sporting clays, shells, awards ceremony, Lewis Class Scoring,
beer/beverages, raffle/auction and door prizes.
For more: (817) 860-6752, ext. 107
June 6-7, 13-14, 20-21, 27-28
What: Downtown Farmer’s Market
Where: 215 Front Street
Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
In a nutshell: The Downtown Arlington Farmer’s Market is a community-oriented market focusing on Texas-provided foods, arts,
crafts, services and wares.
For more: (817) 633-2332
June 7
What: Animal Exploration
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center (703 N.W. Green Oaks )
Time: 2 p.m.
In a nutshell: Discover the habits, adaptations and characteristics of a native animal during a live animal observation led by a
River Legacy naturalist. Space is limited.
For more: RSVP to (817) 860-6752
June 9-14
What: #PopStars Singers Summer Music Camp
Where: Music Place Mansfield (400 S. Main Street)
Time: 5 p.m.
June 14
What: Nature Walk
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center (703 N.W. Green Oaks )
Time: 2 p.m.
In a nutshell: Explore the nature trails surrounding the Science
Center on a family-friendly naturalist-led nature walk.
For more: RSVP to (817) 860-6752
June 20
What: Chamber Orientation Luncheon
Where: Arlington Chamber of Commerce (505 E. Border)
Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
In a nutshell: Not sure if a Chamber membership is worth
the investment? Want to learn how to get the most out of your
Chamber membership? This meeting provides guidance in understanding the products, services, programs and networking
opportunities available through the Chamber.
For more: (817) 543-4289
June 20-21
What: Camp Out in the City (Mansfield)
Where: Mansfield Sports Complex (929 N. Holland Road)
Time: 6 p.m.-8 a.m.
In a nutshell: Enjoy a night under the stars in sleeping bags and
tents. Activities include games, a scavenger hunt, s’mores, and a
movie on the inflatable screen.
For more: (817) 453-5420
June 21
What: Saturday Story Time
Where: River Legacy Living Science Center (703 N.W. Green Oaks )
Time: 11 a.m.
In a nutshell: Children of all ages are invited to listen to fun,
seasonal stories presented by an Arlington librarian.
For more: (817) 860-6752
June 21-22
What: Hoop It Up 3-on-3 basketball tournament
Where: Arlington Convention Center (1200 Ballpark Way)
Times: Various
In a nutshell: The Metroplex’s best players will be out in force
rain or shine as this prestigious event celebrates its 25th anniversary.
For more: hoopitup25th.com (click the Dallas link for info)
June 23-27
What: #PerformingArts Theater Summer Camp
Where: Music Place Mansfield (400 S. Main)
Time: 9 a.m.
In a nutshell: This performing arts camp lets young aspiring actors experience every aspect of the theater. Campers will learn a
full-length play, design set and develop costumes and perform.
The camp ends with a performance on June 27 at Music Place
Mansfield.
For more: (817) 473-2822
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Everest tragedy reaches home
My daughter had been on the mountain a year before an avalanche killed 16 climbers • By Richard Greene
WHEN NEWS BROKE of a terrible tragedy on
the other side of the world, it may have been
unlikely that many in Arlington would relate
to it personally.
But that was not the case in our family. The
record loss of 16 Sherpa people who were
killed in a Mount Everest avalanche last month
My daugher, Amy Greene,
on Mount Everest.
reached home for us. As the result of a childhood friendship, our 34-year-old daughter
Amy had gotten the opportunity to join an expedition to the world’s highest mountain just
one year ago.
Amy’s friend Natalie Smith, who lived down
the street from us, is an executive with the Eddie Bauer Company and introduced her to Melissa Arnot – the only woman to have reached
the summit of Mount Everest five times. Melissa, whose principal sponsor is Eddie Bauer,
was in the process of putting together a group
of six young women who would accompany
her as far as Everest’s base camp, and Amy was
among those to receive the exciting invitation.
WE KNEW ALMOST nothing about such a
journey, but our instincts were immediately
alert to what we assumed were some significant risks of such an adventure. After learning more, we concluded we would have been
better off not having bothered to become better informed.
The route to Everest’s base camp begins at the
tiny airstrip on a cliff in Lukla, Nepal – located
at an altitude of 9,325 feet above sea level it is
regarded as the one of the most extreme and
dangerous airports in the world. From there
the trek proceeds through traditional Sherpa support for the families who lost loved ones,
villages of the Khumbu region and eventually many of whom she knew personally.
In covering the recent tragedy the New York
to base camp at 17,600 feet.
It takes about 10 days to acclimatize to the Times summarized the climbers as “creeping
elevation, and along the way, according to one by one across ladders propped over creGrayson Schaffer, an authority on the world’s vasses, burdened with food and supplies, all
tallest peak, climbers are exposed not only to the while watching the great wall of a hanging
altitude sickness but “glacial ice col- glacier, hoping that this season will not be the
lapses, pulmonary and cerebral edema, year it falls.”
falls, dysentery, stroke and hypother- mia.” Without the help of the Sher- MELISSA AND FELLOW international expas – ancient ethnic Tibetans whose pedition leader David Morton created the Julivelihood is derived from their roles niper Fund to address an unmet obligation
as guides and porters of tons of equip- they witnessed through their work as guides
ment and supplies – it would be nearly in the world’s great mountains. The tax-eximpossible for climbers to scale Everest. empt organization is committed to addressing the inadequate support of local govern MELISSA’S RELATIONSHIP with the ment for the families of those injured or lost
Sherpas has developed into friendships in tragedies such as this most recent one.
with many of them, and that led to a As we hear of the heartbreak now felt by so
special occasion for her team to partic- many in this far away, strange place, we can’t
ipate in during last year’s journey. Among her help but realize that it seems far more personal
group of women was one guy – Melissa’s new than it would have been if our daughter had not
husband, Jon Duval. Her Everest friends want- been right there just a little while ago.
ed to recognize their marriage with a
traditional Sherpa wedding complete
with costumes, foods and celebration.
Amy’s account of the unusual nuptial
ceremony was a rare highlight of the
trip that few others have had the pleasure of experiencing. Base camp was ultimately achieved, and the experience
of camping in a tent pitched among the
glacial ice and rock environment was
surreal.
At night, the foreboding sounds of
glacier “calving” foretold of the incredible dangers faced by those who proceed
with an attempt to reach the mountain’s
29,035-foot summit.
And that was where Melissa bid
goodbye to her fellow travelers and pro- Amy’s climbing team (above) and (bottom right). The team dressed
traditional Sherpa formal attire ready to re-enact and celebrate
ceeded for the unprecedented fifth time in
Melissa and Jon’s wedding Sherpa-style.
to accomplish what no other woman has
ever done. Her plans were to return last month Richard Greene is a former Arlington mayor, served as an
and journey again to the summit – this time appointee of President George W. Bush as Regional Adminwith a Sherpa woman – something else never istrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and curbefore accomplished. But disaster struck, and rently is an adjunct professor in UT Arlington’s Graduate
Melissa became part of the outpouring of School of Urban and Public Affairs.
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