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Electronic WasteThe City of Benbrook encourages citizens to recy-

cle electronic items whenever possible. The City is hosting a free event for residents of

Benbrook to recycle electronic and appliance items onSaturday, Feb. 25 from 8 a.m. until noon at DutchBranch Park, rear parking lot behind Par 3 Golf.Follow the signs off Winscott to Beach Road (samelocation as Household Hazardous Waste event behindthe Benbrook Community Center/YMCA, 1899Winscott).

Innovative Electronics will be on-site to collect E-waste. There will be attendants available to help unloaditems.

As a rule of thumb, if it can be plugged in, it canbe recycled. The following is a list of common itemsthat citizens can bring for recycling:

• televisions (any size)/radios/telephones• computers/monitors/printers (Innovative Elec-

tronics destroys the hard drive)• fax machines/copiers• microwave ovens/dishwashers/washers/dry-

ers/refrigerators• gaming systems (Xbox, PlayStations, etc.)• vacuum cleaners• VCR’s• smoke detectors• batteries

Document ShreddingInstant Shredding will provide a shredding truck

and will shred documents on-site. Please limit docu-ments to a reasonable household amount (no largequantities of business documents).

Please do not place plastic materials such as creditcards or compact discs with documents to be shredded.

For more information, contact City Hall at 817-249-3000.

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City Council Action by Keri Houchin

Benbrook CityCouncil AuthorizesCity Manager toExecute Contractfor New AnimalShelter

The Benbrook City Council held a regular meetingon Thursday, Feb. 16 to discuss regular business.Minutes from the pre-council work session and regularcity council meeting held Feb. 2 were approved.City Reports

Finance Director Sherri Newhouse presented thefinance report for January and it was approved.

General Fund revenues for the month of Januarywere $2,904,936 and expenditures were $1,328,429.Debt Service revenues totaled $104,910, all from prop-erty taxes. EDC revenues were $289,287 and expendi-tures were $28,390. Capital Projects Fund revenue was$271,471 from storm water utility fees and expendi-tures were $195,300.

On Jan. 31, the City had $25,075,837 invested atvarying interest rates; the EDC had $6,709,509 avail-able.

Newhouse also presented the hotel/motel occupan-cy tax report for the fourth quarter of 2016 (Oct.-Dec.)and it was approved.

Revenues for the City’s hotel/motel occupancy taxfund totaled $60,843 for the quarter. Expenses for thequarter totaled $44,415. This includes $8,000 paid tothe American Veterans Traveling Tribute.

The American Veterans Traveling Tribute VietnamWall will be on display at Dutch Brank Park on March30 through April 2. The 80-percent scale replica is 360feet long and includes every name from the permanentwall in Washington D.C.Interlocal Agreements

Officer David Babcock presented the interlocalagreement with the City of Fort Worth for rabies con-trol and testing and it was approved. The contract feeincreases to a rate of $200 per animal. In the past year,Benbrook tested six animals and one skunk was foundto have rabies.

Director of Public Services Bennett Howell pre-

Fort Worth ISDAnnounces CampusTeachers of the Year

Fort Worth ISD Campus Teachers of the Year willbe recognized at a special after-school reception onApril 4. This year, there are 133 teachers from acrossthe district who will be honored.

The highlight of the reception will be theannouncement of the 10 semi-finalists for the elemen-tary and secondary District Teacher of the Year Awards,who will advance to the next level.

Since 1985, community businesses and organiza-tions have partnered with Fort Worth ISD to recognizeoutstanding classroom teachers in the district. Oneteacher from each school is elected by fellow teachersfor the honor of 2016-2017 Campus Teacher of theYear.

Teachers selected are eligible to apply for theDistrict Teacher of the Year award for elementary orsecondary. Each of the two award winners receives anhonorarium of $5,000 from a local grocery store. Theeight finalists also receive an award of $1,000.

Nominees must:• Have taught in the FWISD for a minimum of

three years• Be a full-time, certified, highly qualified class-

room teacher• Be exceptionally dedicated, knowledgeable and

skilled• Inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities

to learn• Have the respect and admiration of students, par-

ents and colleagues• Play an active and useful role in the community,

as well as in the schoolThis year’s Campus Teachers of the Year for this

area are: Benbrook Elementary, Katie Hartz; BenbrookMiddle-High School, Jared Spoon; Leonard MiddleSchool, Maria Cruz; Luella Merrett Elementary,William Richard Starr II; Waverly Park Elementary,Sarah Skinner; Western Hills Elementary,Demeshia Thomas; Western Hills High,Matthew Collins; Western Hills Primary, EdithDionico; and Westpark Elementary, Shelley Couch.

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Fort Worth Genealogical Society Meeting toAddress Joining Lineage Societies

Fort Worth Genealogical Society, in collaborationwith the Fort Worth Library, presents “To join or not tojoin…a lineage society” by Society Program DirectorJudy Everett Ramos. This free presentation will beheld at the Fort Worth Central Library, Tuesday, Feb.28, from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

Many genealogists have heard of theSons/Daughters of the American Revolution lineagesociety and maybe you have considered joining. But,did you know you can also join lineage societies ifyour ancestors were early sheriffs, teachers or wereaccused of witchcraft? There is a lineage society foralmost everyone.

Ramos will introduce you to some well-known andlesser known lineage groups and explain what everygenealogist should think about when consideringmembership.

This presentation is part of the society’s monthlymeeting. It will be held at the Fort Worth CentralLibrary (downtown), 500 W. Third St., in the TandyAuditorium. The meeting is free and open to the pub-lic. Parking meters are free after 6 p.m. The ThirdStreet Garage is free for two and a half hours—atten-dees can stop by the library’s front desk to have theirparking ticket validated. Come at 6 p.m. for coffee.Guests are encouraged to attend and learn about theFort Worth Genealogical Society.

Visit www.txfwgs.org to learn about the societyand future meeting topics. Contact Program DirectorJudy Everett Ramos, [email protected] more information.

Fort Worth Genealogical Society Offers Free Beginners Workshop on Census Research

The Fort Worth Genealogical Society will presentits second Beginners Workshop, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m., Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Fort Worth Public

Fort Worth Genealogical Society Hosts Upcoming Special EventsLibrary. This month’s topic is “Using the FederalCensus for Family Research.” Society Vice PresidentTerri Meeks is the presenter at this free workshop.

Meeks will explain each census, information avail-able on each census, places where censuses are avail-able, suggestions for keeping track of the information,explanation of Soundex coding, mortality schedules,1890 schedule of Union veterans from the Civil War,slave schedules, state and territorial censuses, agricul-tural census, Indian records, and AIS (AcceleratedIndexing System).

The Beginners Workshops are typically scheduledthe fourth Saturday of each month, January throughAugust.

Each free workshop is a stand-alone session anddoes not require attendance at a previous session.These free meetings are open to the public and regis-tration is not required.

The Beginners Workshop will be held at the FortWorth Central Library (downtown), 500 W. Third St.,in the Chappell Meeting Room (next to the auditori-um).

Contact Terri Meeks for more information,[email protected] and download a handout athttp://www.txfwgs.org/

Fort Worth Genealogical Society ComputerUsers Group Meeting to Discuss CensusResearch

The Fort Worth Genealogical Society ComputersUsers Group will meet from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Feb.25 at the Fort Worth Public Library Intel ComputerLab. This month’s research topic is “Using the FederalCensus for Family Research.” Society newsletter editorand former president Debbie Pearson will lead themeeting.

These meetings deal with using computers and the

Internet in genealogical research. They are hands-onsessions at the Intel Computer Lab's 24 work stations.Though it may vary, meeting topics generally followthe same lesson that the Beginners Workshop taughtthat morning, but are focused on using computers andthe Internet.

Meetings are free and open to the public and aretypically held on the fourth Saturday of each month,from January through August.

The Computer Users Group Meeting will be heldat the Fort Worth Central Library (downtown), 500 W.Third St., in the Intel Computer Lab (near the auditori-um). Contact Debbie Pearson at [email protected] formore information.

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The most important legacy one generation leaves for thenext is the actions of that generation as children so closelywatch their parents. Jose Antonio Navarro, a leader of theTexas Revolution, was inspired for a life of service by hisfather. In turn, he would inspire his own children and citi-zens across the state.

Navarro was born in San Antonio in 1795. He was oneof 12 children, only six of whom survived to adulthood. Hisfather, Angel Navarro, was a generous and popular figure inSan Antonio. However, he died in 1808 when the youngerNavarro was only 13.

His father’s worldly adventures, success, dedication tohis family, and the deep respect the people of San Antoniohad for him had a profound impact on him. Angel Navarrowas born into a wealthy family in Corsica, just south ofFrance in the Mediterranean Sea. His mother was a noble,and his father was a businessman, and in 1762, at the age of14, he ran away from home. After a series of adventuresbetween Corsican revolutionaries and seedy ports and work-ing a series of odd jobs, he made his way to the New World.He arrived in San Antonio by 1777, where he established hisown successful business enterprises. He was the city’s firstelected alcalde in 1790, a position that was a combination ofmayor and judge.

Jose Navarro grew up determined to live up to hisfather’s legacy. He trained to become an attorney. In 1813,San Antonio was briefly occupied by forces Gutierrez-Magee Expedition, a brief effort to tear Texas away from thefaltering Spanish occupation and annex it to the UnitedStates. Navarro supported the revolt, but was forced to fleeto the United States for three years after Spanish forces ral-lied and defeated the expedition.

In the 1820s, he had developed a friendship withStephen F. Austin and began helping him with his coloniza-tion efforts. By the 1830s, he was a popular voice for Texas.He first won election to the Coahuila y Texas state legisla-ture and then to Mexico’s federal Congress. He also served

as a land commissioner, helping settlers into the new land.He became increasingly critical of Mexico’s policies

toward Texas. He openly supported the Texas Revolutionwhen the war erupted. In 1836, he signed the TexasDeclaration of Independence. He supported the initialattempt at annexation to the United States in 1836, but wasdisappointed when the United States declined out of fear ofprovoking Mexico into war. In 1838, he was elected to theTexas Congress, representing Bexar County. He supportedpolicies attempting to expand trade outlets for Texas,defending Texas against continued reprisals from Mexico,and defending the rights of Hispanics, which were undermounting assaults.

In 1841, he participated in the disastrous Santa FeExpedition. Texas President Mirabeau Lamar had hoped totap into trade with New Mexico to expand the reach ofTexas. However, New Mexico was deep into Mexican terri-tory. Troops captured Navarro and the caravan. After beingimprisoned in Veracruz for more than a year, Navarro man-aged to escape and return to Texas by mid-1843.

Navarro returned to politics and was a delegate to thestate constitutional convention of 1845, which completedTexas’s first state constitution. After statehood, he servedtwo terms in the state senate.

In honor of his work for the state, the Texas legislaturenamed Navarro County after him in 1846. Navarro himselffounded the county seat of Corsicana, now a thriving city ofnearly 24,000 residents, in 1848, naming it in honor of hisfather’s homeland.

His four sons served in the Confederate army during theCivil War, and one son later served in the state legislature,continuing a tradition of public service.

Navarro spent his later years writing and ranching nearSeguin. The site has since become a historical landmark. Hedied in San Antonio in January 1871 at the age of 75. At astatue at the Navarro County Courthouse in Corsicana, he isdescribed as a “Lover of Liberty; Foe of Despotism” – a fit-ting epitaph to a man who dedicated his life to Texas.

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The next six-week session will begin March 22.Classes are held in Agape Baptist Church, 3900Southwest Boulevard (Highway 183) on Wednesdays,Thursdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Lunchis provided.

The program is designed and scheduled to assistunemployed and under-employed women in learninglife and job skills to help them attain employment.Participants receive personal and spiritual mentoringthroughout the program.

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The SAT School Day Administration will takeplace on Wednesday, March 1. This testing is free for11th grade students.

Testing will take place at 19 different Fort WorthISD campuses and begin at the beginning of each cam-pus’ school day. Locations include: Benbrook Middle-High School, 201 Overcrest Drive, and Western HillsHigh School, 3600 Boston Ave.

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February Happeningsat Benbrook PublicLibrary by Benbrook Public Library Staff

On Friday, Feb. 24 at 10:30 a.m., the library ispartnering with Parents as Teachers to offer a chil-dren’s program on dental hygiene.

Board game lovers of all ages are encouraged toattend Family Game Night on Saturday, Feb. 25 from6 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring in foodto share at this potluck gathering, and we greatlyappreciate anything you choose to contribute. Thelibrary will provide drinks.

Avid readers are invited to attend Different Pages,the library’s adult book club for those who would liketo share what they’ve been reading recently withother book lovers on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 11 a.m.There will be light snacks to enjoy while you talkbooks and socialize.

Teens, join us on Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 4:30 p.m.for Anime Club. All teens who enjoy Japanese comicsand animation are welcome.

On Tuesday, Feb. 28 at 6:30 p.m. at TinkerTuesday, our program that provides instruction on ourMakerSpace equipment, our project will be creatingyour own jigsaw puzzles. We will be teaching basicCorel Draw skills and will work through the entireprocess, start to finish, on using the engraver.

For more information about programs, call us at 817-249-6632, visit our website at www.benbrooklibrary.org,like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, download ourmobile app, or come in and talk with our staff.

Local Scouting TroopRecruiting Boys andLeaders

Scouting is a year-round program. The Boy Scoutsof America offer two programs, Cub Scouting for boysage 7 through 11 and the Boy Scout Program for boys11 through 17.

The programs offer activities that promote charac-ter development and physical fitness. Both programsinvolve interaction between parents, leaders andfriends. Boys learn citizenship, compassion, leadershipand courage.

Cub Scouting is a program with an emphasis onthe family while the Boy Scouts is an outdoor-orientedprogram that emphasizes leadership development.

Benbrook United Methodist Church sponsors bothprograms with Cub Scout Pack 95 and Boy ScoutTroop 95.

Both programs are currently conducting a recruit-ing drive for boys and adult leaders.

For more information, contact Don Riedel at 817-244-3810 or Raymond Switlik at 817-249-2803.

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Run to the "V"FWThe Benbrook VFW Post 10429 is offering a social

run/walk every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. beginning at theVFW Post. This event is free.

A 5K run by Benbrook Lake is being organized byKaren Toomer, wife of Lynn Toomer, quartermaster forPost 10429 and the District 21 commander.


Our adult book clubs, Bent Corners Book Club andCoffee Break Book Circle, are reading “The Devil inthe White City” by Erik Larson. Meetings to discussthe book will be held on Wednesday, March 1 at 11a.m. and Thursday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. For April, thegroups are reading “Cooking for Picasso” by CamilleAubray.

The library offers weekly computer classes everyWednesday at 5 p.m. Each class is paced for beginnersand is intended to teach attendees basic skills with aspecific computer application. No prior knowledge ofthe topic being taught is necessary, though attendeesshould know the fundamentals of operating a comput-er (i.e., how to use a keyboard and mouse). The class-es are free, and no registration is required. We’ll coverMicrosoft Word on March 1, Microsoft Excel Part 1 onMarch 8, Microsoft Excel Part 2 on March 15, Intro toApps on March 22, and will have an open lab for yourspecific computer-related questions on March 29.

Parents, bring the kids out on Thursday, March 2,for a party in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday. We’ll havefun Seuss-themed snacks, crafts, and games. Stop byanytime between 3 and 5 p.m. to get in on the celebra-tion.

Moms and dads, bring your little ones to a“Nursery Rhyme” yoga session on Friday, March 3 at10:30 a.m. This half-hour of professional instructionwill be fun and relaxing for both children and their par-ents.

On Saturday, March 4 at 2 p.m., Circus Freaks willbe back to deliver a workshop in the fundamentals ofimprov theater, taught using a variety of silly games,comedic theory and other theatrical shenanigans. Thisis a great opportunity to play an adult game of make-believe.

The Friends of the Benbrook Library will meet onTuesday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the library. Thoseinterested in joining and supporting the library areencouraged to attend.

The library is partnering with BehavioralInnovations to deliver a special needs storytime onThursday, March 9 at 1 p.m. We’ll read “ChickaChicka Boom Boom” and have crafts.

On Friday, March 10 at 10:30 a.m., kids are invit-ed to make fun arts and crafts at our Art Time program.

The crafts are intended for ages 3 to 6, but all ages arewelcome.

Tuesday, March 14 is known as Pi Day. Join usfrom 1 to 4 p.m. for an introduction to Raspberry Piwhile eating raspberry pie. Learn the basics of comput-ing and coding with either scratch or python while eat-ing a savory piece of pie from the Hurley House. Allages are welcome, however if you are under 12, we dorequire a parent or guardian to be present.

On Friday, March 17 at 10:30 a.m., kids are invit-ed to join us for a Dr. Seuss movie party. We’ll havecrafts and snacks to enjoy along with the movies.

Maker Monday, our new program that offers artsand science projects for elementary-age children ages8 to 12, will meet Monday, March 20 at 4 p.m. All sup-plies will be provided.

LEGO Club will meet on Tuesday, March 21 at 4p.m. Kids ages 6 to 15 are invited to come in and buildwith other young LEGO fans.

On Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m., publishedauthor Tex Thompson will give a presentation entitled“The Seven Deadly First-Page Sins.” Those interestedin writing and getting their novel noticed are encour-aged to attend. The presentation will be followed by ameeting of the library’s writing critique group, whichoffers writers the opportunity to share their work withtheir peers and get feedback in a constructive setting.Writers (ages 18 and up) of all genres and experiencelevels are welcome.

On Friday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m., the PerotMuseum Tech Truck will visit the library to teach kidsall about bugs. There will be educational activities,learning centers and snacks.

The library will start a new program, Date Night atthe Library, on Friday, March 24 at 6 p.m. Once amonth on Fridays, after the library is closed, we aregoing to have a performance, either streamed or live,for those who would like an entertaining evening on abudget. In honor of the release of the new “Beauty andthe Beast” movie, we will be offering a showing of aninterview with Alan Menken, the composer of thefilm’s score.

Board game lovers of all ages are encouraged toattend Family Game Night on Saturday, March 25from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Attendees are welcome to bring in

March Happenings at Benbrook Public Library by Benbrook Public Library Staff

food to share at this potluck gathering, and we greatlyappreciate anything you choose to contribute. Thelibrary will provide drinks.

Avid readers are invited to attend Different Pages,the library’s adult book club for those who would liketo share what they’ve been reading recently with otherbook lovers, on Tuesday, March 28 at 11 a.m. Therewill be light snacks to enjoy while you talk books andsocialize.

Teens, join us on Tuesday, March 28 at 4:30 p.m.for Anime Club. All teens who enjoy Japanese comicsand animation are welcome.

On Tuesday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. at TinkerTuesday, our program that provides instruction on ourMakerSpace equipment, our project will be engravingon drinking glasses. We will be teaching basic CorelDraw skills and will work through the entire process,start to finish, on using the engraver.

For more information about programs or anythingelse, call us at 817-249-6632, visit our website atwww.benbrooklibrary.org, like us on Facebook, followus on Twitter, download our mobile app, or come inand talk with our staff.

Group Meetings atBenbrook PublicLibrary

Second Friday Poetry will meet at BenbrookPublic Library on Friday, March 10. The meeting willfeature readings from the “Texas Weather Anthology”by its writers. This should be a lively and entertainingnight of poetry about Texas. Free refreshments will beprovided, and there will be a drawing for door prizes.Mixing and mingling will begin at 6:30 p.m. and theprogram will start at 7 p.m.

The Extension Education Group will meetThursday, March 30 at 1 p.m. at the library. All agesare welcome to come and discuss intelligent topics. Formore information, contact county agent Marian Ross at817-884-1294.


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sented the interlocal agreement with Benbrook WaterAuthority for the Benbrook Field Drive project and itwas approved. Benbrook Field Drive will run betweenMcDonald’s and Jack-in-the-Box off of Highway 377.The BWA will facilitate the extension of an eight-inchwater line from Benbrook Boulevard west to the termi-nus of Benbrook Field Drive.

The new road will provide a secondary driveapproach to McDonald’s and cross-access for busi-nesses to the north. As part of the Benbrook Boulevardreconstruction project, a traffic signal will be installedat the intersection. This construction project will notdelay the completion of the Highway 377 work inprogress by TXDot.

Animal Shelter ProgressCity Council voted to authorize the city manager to

execute a contract with Quorum Architects, Inc. for thedesign of the new Animal Shelter project in the amountof $195,000 and authorize taking construction bids.The contract with Quorum Architects includes designdevelopment, civil/landscaping/irrigation plans, con-struction documents, bidding assistance and construc-tion administration.

The current concept plan includes 4,300 squarefeet of building area (3,000 interior and 1,300 coveredoutdoor runs), wood-framed, ranch-style constructionwith masonry exterior and an asphalt shingle roof, andsolar tubes to bring in additional natural light into thekennel area. Highlights include outside dog runs andplay space, cat cages and dog kennels, quarantine andisolation space, an office and lobby area, work areasand storage areas.

The total project cost is estimated to be $2 millionfor design and construction of the animal shelter. TheCity Council set aside $550,000 from reserves duringfiscal year 2015-2016 and $500,000 for the current fis-cal year.

Meetings are open to the public and take place onthe first and third Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m.in the City Hall Council Chambers, 911 WinscottRoad.

Benbrook ElementaryPre-KindergartenRegistration

It’s time for pre-kindergarten registration atBenbrook Elementary for the 2017-2018 school year.If you have a child who will be 4 years old on or beforeSept. 1, 2017, mark your calendars for preregistrationthe week of March 20. To register, follow these impor-tant steps:

Pick up a packet of forms the week of March 20.Return completed forms the same week along with:

• Proof of residency: current electric or water billin the parent’s name

• The child’s state-issued birth certificate• The child’s social security card• The child’s immunization records• Parent/guardian state issued ID• Proof of household income showing one month’s

wagesOnce completed packets are reviewed, appoint-

ments will be given for finalizing registration the weekof April 3. Priority will be given to students who qual-ify by federal guidelines and live in the BenbrookElementary attendance area.

Benbrook Lions Club toHost 51st Annual ChiliSupper March 4

The Benbrook Lions Club will host the 51stAnnual Chili Supper on Saturday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m.at Benbrook United Methodist Church, 1122 BryantStreet.

Adults will pay $6 for all-you-can-eat chili and $3for children. Hot dogs, drinks and desserts will also besold separately.

Citizens are encouraged to come out and supportthe community. All proceeds benefit the BenbrookLions Club projects.

The awards presentations will begin at 5:45 p.m. Alive auction will be at 6 p.m.

Westpark Pre-KRoundup

Pre-K Roundup for the 2017-2018 school year willbe held the week of April 3 at Westpark Elementary,located at 10202 Jerry Dunn Parkway. Students mustbe 4 years old by Sept. 1, 2017. Parents will need tobring copies of the following documents the day of theroundup:

• Proof of residency, a utility bill dated within thelast 30 days (water, electric, lease)

• Child’s state-issued birth certificate• Child’s social security card • Child’s immunization records • Parent/Guardian ID• Proof of household income showing one month’s

wagesAppointments must be scheduled by calling the

school office at 817-815-7000 on or after March 1.

Meals On Wheels NeedsVolunteers in Benbrook

Meals On Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County needsmore volunteers in the Benbrook area. Weekly deliveryroutes are open, and substitute/on-call volunteers arealways needed. Volunteers may donate one lunch timea week, Monday through Friday. Volunteers will servelunch to 10 to 15 people in your neighborhood.Volunteers provide their own transportation.

For more information, contact Nedra Cutler, CVA,at 817-258-6426 or [email protected] or visitthe website, www.mealsonwheels.org.


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The negatives in life are brought on by condi-tions that are totally out of your control. When anegative situation happens, negative emotionsbegin to take over your thought processes.Generally, this is called reacting, a negative emo-tion that occurs because you are not actively think-ing. Reacting is an irrational, automatic action cre-ated by being aware of something you are unableto control, and yet taking immediate action. Theimmediate action is reactive, drawing upon some-thing from your past behavior that you’ve used toget you away from a negative or intolerable situa-tion. You are not actively thinking about what youcan do; therefore you are emotionally reacting.Needless to say, these types of behavior can incitemore negative reactions, thus throwing the condi-tion or situation into greater turmoil. At this point,the light has gone out, and in most cases, you areexperiencing a situation worse than what you werefacing at the time of the first reaction.

Negative situations happen, certainly moretimes than you might like. It’s important toremember this fact: Negatives cement while posi-tives extinguish. When something negativeoccurs, the tendency is to fixate on the situation orevent. The fact that it has occurred makes it real.Your ability to change it by wishing it did not hap-pen will never occur. Since it has happened it isnow a past event. You have no control over some-thing that has happened; therefore emotional reac-tions will only exacerbate the condition a make itmore difficult to manage. You are not activelythinking and your automatic reactions are havinglittle to no positive impact on the situation.Recognizing these occurrences is a skill worthdeveloping. Flipping the coin from negative, auto-matic thinking to positive focused thinkingrequires changing your thoughts. Active think-ing may be the farthest thought from your mind,but practicing the skill of asking a question canchange this scene in an instant. For example, afriend attacks you on a personal issue that you aretotally uninformed. Instinct tells you to defendyourself and let the person know he/she is wrong.Rather than immediately defending yourself, ask:“What can I do right now?” Slowing down, youraise your awareness, become focused, and are

now actively thinking. Say to yourself, “I don’tknow what she/he is talking about.” What you cando right now is ask the other person a question ina controlled voice, “What are you talking about?”Give her/him a chance to respond. If the responseis controlled and makes sense, the person hasraised her/his level of awareness and is respond-ing. Now your chance of having a valuable con-versation exists. During these exchanges, you cantell others what you appreciate about them, andprovide positive praise intentionally even when anegative occurs. This encourages change in others,and in you. Recognizing good and positive inothers allows you to be positive with your feed-back.

Whenever you are dealing with a negative con-dition, you must pull hard on your thoughts andfight off your initial urge to strike back. Learningto maintain calm and control is not always taught.Therefore, automatic reactions are commonlyused to protect or defend yourself. Some peoplesay that you have to be motivated to change. Factis, no one can motivate you. Motivation is inter-nal, starting with your thoughts, and learning tocontrol reactive or irrational outbursts. When itcomes to motivation, others can set the stage foryou to be motivated, but action and behavior areup to you and your thoughts. Inspiration is also aninternal drive. Your thoughts drive your actionsand behavior. “As you think, so you go” is a goodmotto to grasp. When you are actively thinkingyou have options to pursue. Inspiration is such anoption. It is fueled by faith, hopes, dreams andtrust in your desires and abilities. If you are think-ing defensive thoughts, you achieve negativeresults. Thinking active thoughts and inspiredmanagement is more likely to accomplish positiveresults. Knowing yourself, trusting your abilities,setting achievable goals – you will be inspired tomanage effectively. Accomplishment and failureboth are capable of building achievement.Inspiration is learned from both.

Returning to smiling as a major way to let yourlight shine, think about what this can mean to youand how you might behave with others. Braggingor defensive reacting indicates insecurity andinternal doubt regarding your thinking and what

Dr. Mike’s Coaching Corner

Let Your Light Shineyou would like to accomplishment. Humilitydemonstrates belief, confidence and pride forwhat’s done well. Positive, productive actions andbehavior are voices that need no words. Thegrateful praise of others, when received withhumility, is an expression of reward for allinvolved. Humility breeds integrity, and integrity,dignity – both highly prized life values. Learningto manage yourself with smiles and controlledresponses are values that others will admire inyou. Encourage, support and manage yourself tobe the best that you can be. Your efforts will berewarded with outcomes and accomplishmentsexceeding your greatest expectations.

Yesterday is the past, thoughts and actionsnow a part of history. They cannot be altered norchanged; they are memories of times gone by.Tomorrow consists of perceptions for what mightoccur; dreads, nightmares, fears, excitement,hopes, desire -- dreams of the future. Reality con-sists of here-and-now thoughts. Thinking aboutwhat you can do now is a driving force to propelyou forward, improving on yesterday, and stagingfor tomorrow’s action. One who sits and waits, sitsand waits. An idea develops with thought, avision of the real and possible. An active mindcreates a dream and adventure waiting to happen,but does not sit and wait for it to be realized. Oncean idea is formulated, collecting facts and infor-mation organizes its reality base, understandingestablishes a workable plan and action is initiated.Waiting for the “perfect moment” is time wasted.Forward movement is creativity in motion.

You are the light of your life. Let it shine, let itshine, let it shine! Doing so, you will turn on thelights of many you reach, impact and influence.Be the light that shines!

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The Benbrook Senior Center, located at 1010Mercedes St., offers many activities for seniors.Seniors are encouraged to join in the activities atthe Benbrook Senior Center.

The center offers a variety of activities from 8a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, thenextends the hours until 4 p.m. on Tuesdays andThursdays.

Thursday, Feb. 23 - Mexican train will beplayed at 1 p.m. Senior computer/iPhone classwill also be at 1 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 24 - “42” will be played at 9 a.m.Line dancing practice will be from 12:30 to 1:30p.m. A country western dance will be held at theCenter from 6:30 to 9 p.m. with live music.

Monday, Feb. 27 - Wright Patterson MahJongg will be played at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 28 - “42” will be played at 9a.m. and Chair Chi will be from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday, March 1 - A birthday luncheonwill be held at 11:30 a.m. for seniors with birth-days in March. Participants should bring a sidedish. Charity bingo will be held at 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 2 - National Mah Jongg willbe played at 10:30 a.m. Senior computer class willbe at 1 p.m.

Friday, March 3 - “42” will be played at 9 a.m.Line dancing practice will be from 12:30 to 1:30p.m. Seniors may book a free tax filing withAARP at the Center through April 13, onTuesdays and Thursdays only, from 9 a.m. to12:45 p.m. Call the Center to make an appoint-ment.

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Benbrook Quilt Club,Project LinusVolunteers Needed

The Benbrook Quilt Club meets the lastSaturday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. in theFellowship Hall at First Baptist Church ofBenbrook located at 1015 McKinley Street. Thismonth's meeting is Feb. 25.

The members of this group are Tarrant CountyChapter Project Linus blanketeers creating hand-made quilts and blankets that provide love,warmth and comfort for local children who havesuffered trauma, tragedy or illness. Sadly, the needfor these blankets increases each month. They des-perately need volunteers with portable sewingmachines to help assemble the quilts.

Regardless of your experience, there is a placefor you. High school students can receive commu-nity service credits for participating. Donations ofmaterial or money to purchase material are great-ly appreciated.

Make a New Year’s resolution to join the funand enjoy fellowship with the quilt club volunteerswhile making a difference in the community andbeing a blessing to others.

For more information about the mission ofProject Linus, visit www.projectlinus.org. Formore information on this group and meetings, callVirginia Biela at 817-244-1263.

City AcceptingVolunteers for MyBenbrook MileProgram

The City of Benbrook encourages individualsand groups to participate in the My Benbrook MileProgram. This program allows citizens the oppor-tunity to contribute to a cleaner environment byworking together to clean up city roadways andpark areas.

Participating groups self-monitor a road orpark and plan clean-up events based on the sched-ules of group members. Groups may plan month-ly clean-ups or as the area dictates.

Groups may deposit collected trash and debris(in plastic bags) at the City Maintenance Shoplocated at 467 Winscott Road. The City can pro-vide trash bags, latex gloves and reflective safetyvests as requested.

Once a My Benbrook Mile location has beendetermined and the group establishes a commit-ment to adopt the area, a road sign designating thegroup is erected in the area.

To determine the appropriate area for yourgroup, or for any questions, contact Alex Buskenat 817-249-6008 or [email protected].

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