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Going Green in 2015

What does “going green” really look like in your home? Everyone would love to save money on their electric bill, while knowing that they are doing good for our environment. While many homeowners desire to make their homes more energy efficient and environmentally friendly, they may be stumped as to where to start. Let’s look at a few ways you could consider going green in 2015.

Utilizing Natural Light

Natural light is something everyone loves in a home and can bring new life to a once dark space. The addition of windows or skylights to a room allows you to use less electricity during the day and can be installed with relatively little hassle and cost. Already have plenty of natural light? Consider then how good your current windows are at holding the temperature of your home. Do you feel a draft when walking by a window? Old or outdated windows can lose up to 40% of a home’s heating and cooling efficiency. Replacing old windows with Energy Star windows will help to bring your utility bill down and keep your home at a comfortable temperature.

New Insulation

Heading toward the hot summer months, everyone is dreading the cooling bills that follow. Controlling those bills starts with proper insulation. Insulation helps your home retain heat in the winter and cool in the summer. Adding a few inches of blown insulation can cut energy consumption up to 20% in older homes.

Kitchen Update

More than just a beauty treatment, updating the kitchen can save money in the long run. Replacing old appliances with Energy Star appliances is an investment that will pay great returns in a home. Not only will you have a new and beautiful look to your kitchen, you will also have satisfaction knowing that your home is costing you less per month.

Reclaimed Materials

Old can be new again when you repurpose beautiful materials from another time. Whether it is your flooring, counters or doors, giving old materials new life can bring a charm to your home that you wouldn’t be able to find otherwise. Repurposed wood makes wonderful flooring that will become an indispensible part of the beauty of your space. When looking to use reclaimed materials, talk to your contractor and ask for examples from their portfolio. Look for someone who has experience with breathing new life and beauty into older materials.

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Candidates

(Names are listed as/in the order they will appear on the ballot.)

Place 1

Scott Griggs (unopposed)

Place 2

Adam Medrano (unopposed)

Place 3

Casey omas, II

Gerald Britt

Joe Tave

Wini Cannon

B.D. Howard

Place 4

Stephen King

Linda M. Wilkerson-Wynn

Sandra Crenshaw

Keyaira D. Saunders

James Ross

D. Marcus Ranger

Carl Hays

Carolyn King Arnold

Place 5

Jesse Diaz

Rick Callahan

Sherry Cordova

Place 6

Ozumba Lnuk-X

Daniel “DC” Caldwell, I

Lakolya London

Monica R. Alonzo

Place 7

Ti nni A. Young

Hasani Burton

John Lawson

Kevin Felder

James “J.T.” Turknett

Randall Parker

Baranda J. Fermin

Juanita Wallace

Place 8

Dianne Gibson

Clara McDade

Subrina Lynn Brenham

Eric Lemonte Williams

Gail Terrell

Erik Wilson

Place 9

Christopher Jackson

Darren Boru

Mark Clayton

Sam Merten

Will Logg

Place 10

James N. White

Paul Reyes

Adam McGough

Place 11

Lee M. Kleinman (unopposed)

Place 12

Sandy Greyson (unopposed)

Place 13

Jennifer Staubach Gates (unopposed)

Place 14

Philip T. Kingston (unopposed)

Place 15 (Mayor)

Mike Rawlings

Marcos Ronquillo

Write-In Candidate(s)

Place 15 – Mayor

POTHOLES AND POLITICS

The streets are a mess and, in a way, we are to blame

Some of you regularly read our online daily news digest at advocatemag.com or find yourself directed to the site from our Facebook or Twitter feeds. I know this because I received plenty of reaction to an online-only item I wrote a few weeks ago concerning our son’s pothole experience.

I hadn’t expected that particular story to be a readership magnet — no animals, crime or restaurants were mentioned. Little did I know so many of you agreed about the pathetic condition of our streets.

Just a quick recap: Our son was driving home from college, and he wound up beached at a grocery store.

“I blew a tire, dad,” he said. “I’m here in the parking lot, and the tire is completely flat.”

Luckily, he wasn’t hurt, and the problem occurred in the last leg of a 250-mile journey. Unluckily, our car had a blown tire, a bent rim and a messed-up alignment.

$197.01.

That’s what it cost us for a new tire, installation and alignment. I think they threw in banging on the rim for free.

“You’re the eighth person in here this morning with a blown tire from a pothole,” the repair guy told me the following day at 11 a.m.

The pothole he hit was deep and wide plenty of space to suck in a small tire and regurgitate a damaged hunk of rubber and metal.

The good news is that after I noted the issue on the city website (you can also call 311), the pothole was repaired within 24 hours, just as promised for serious street damage.

But my pothole wasn’t the only dangerous street issue, as I found out after hearing from

many of you. Streets throughout the city — north, south, east and west — are in poor condition not only from the March spate of winter weather, but moreso from years and years of neglect. Turns out that while we’ve focused our attention on big-ticket “worldclass-city-type” projects such as the Trinity Toll Road, the Downtown city-owned Omni convention center hotel, and the frequent tax breaks we’ve provided to developers, we forgot about our streets.

As a result, we’re $900 million in arrears on street repairs, meaning that’s how much money needs to be spent — today — to put most of our streets back in good condition.

Sadly, there’s no one to blame but ourselves. For years at budget time, the people who run our city made a conscious decision that replacing worn-out streets wasn’t enough of a priority.

And we kept sending them back Downtown because when voters don’t care, an incumbent rarely loses.

What can we do now?

Saturday, May 9, is the next council election; six councilmen are stepping down because of term limits, two more face challengers, and the mayor also is running for re-election. Other than in North Dallas, lots of races are up for grabs.

We’re offering brief election coverage in this month’s magazine, as well as online (short videos of each candidate) for those who don’t have time to attend a candidate gathering to eyeball them ourselves. Other media outlets are covering the election, too.

So we can do what we usually do — whine, complain and then not vote — or we can pay attention to who is running and take the time to help make the decision May 9 (remember to register through Dallas County by April 9).

Every time we hit a rough patch of street, and every time we run across uneven asphalt or poor striping or a plain old pothole, let’s tell ourselves: This year, we’re going to make a difference.

With so many reminders out there, how can we forget?

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DIGITAL DIGEST

WHAT YOU’RE MISSING

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Rex’s Fresh Seafood signs lease in Hillside Village

Q&A: City Council candidates discuss the future of White Rock Lake

What’s up with ‘East Dallas Is …’?

Lucky Dog Books: East Dallas store will stay open

THE DIALOGUE

Reader feedback on, “My $197 pothole in a supposedly world-class city”

“I hit the same pothole yesterday. I was shocked that I didn’t blow out my tire, but the damage is bad enough that I’m having it replaced later this week. THANKS DALLAS.” —Nerfdom

“That pothole has been there for a long time. No surprise that it’s gotten worse.” —Mary Norvell

“Saw a police cruiser tonight on Columbia at Beacon literally blocking a huge pothole in the middle lane.”

Bob Taylor

“East Dallas Is in desperate need of some city attention.” —guest

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Q&A: Michael Gooden

Unless you’ve been on some sort of media detox for the past two years, you’ve heard of the ultramodern home made from shipping containers, overlooking White Rock Lake. Known as the PV14 house, its design has received local and national attention on television, in architectural magazines and home design blogs everywhere. The architect behind the famous project is White Rock-area resident Michael Gooden, a husband and father of two, who took an unconventional route to this success.

How did you get involved in the PV14 project?

Matt Mooney [the homeowner] is a principal at Corgan Associates Inc., and we work directly a lot. I’ve worked for Corgan almost nine years. I do a lot of design work, but I started out doing residential stuff, so he knew that and when he started thinking about his house, he asked me to be involved and to help him design it. He says he’s wanted to build with shipping containers the last 20 years; he’s just never done it. Obviously there’s been a trend in the last probably five to 10 years of shipping container houses popping up — a lot overseas, some in the northwest, like Seattle and Portland. This is the first one in Dallas that I know of.

What was the reaction like?

It was pretty crazy. The house is on Peavy Road, which is pretty busy. The day the containers started coming up, it stopped traffic. People started parking and getting out of their cars, and there was a crowd the entire day. People were that interested. I would I say 98 percent of the reaction and the comments were positive.

Did that surprise you?

I actually was expecting the worst. I kind of thought once the containers showed up that people would freak out. That’s why I wanted to feed as much information as I

could. There really wasn’t a lot of information [about container houses] online. So halfway through the design process, I had this idea of creating a website [pv14house. com] that we would make live during the construction process. What I didn’t want was for people to form opinions based on what they thought it would look like. People were unsure, but when we got the finished photography and it started showing up on websites and in magazines, then people were like, ‘Oh my gosh, I love it. I could see myself living there.’

What is your style like?

My style is very clean lines and modern. I’m very interested in rhythm and objects having a reason for where they are — proportions and all that kind of thing. I really love the intimacy of the residential projects.

Tell me about yourself. Where did you go to school?

I went to Baylor, and I don’t have an architecture degree. I have a design degree. So I’ve taken a non-typical path to my architecture career, which is challenging, but also consistent with the rest of my life. I tend to not take the typical path with anything.

Did you have trouble getting into the field after school?

Yes and no. I moved to Dallas when I met my wife. I got a job at an interior design firm in the Design District, and I was heading up their architectural department

there. I was in a band, and I wanted to do more touring and playing, so I interviewed at Corgan, and I told them I just want to work three days a week so I can tour and play Thursday through Sunday. It’s crazy because if someone came into Corgan today and told them they wanted to do that, they would laugh them out of the building. It was just the right time. I had a really lousy portfolio, but I had one, so they took a chance on me.

Are you still involved with your band?

I am, but not with that band. That band was called Shapes Stars Make. We were like instrumental rock, I guess. Kind of like Explosions in the Sky. We did that for a while, and then I just kind of got burned out of playing at random bars to people who really weren’t there for the music. But I’m still writing stuff with a new band called All Delighted People. Now I just write and we record, and we give our music away for free.

What’s your favorite Dallas neighborhood?

I love mid-century architecture, so there’s some awesome pockets scattered throughout Dallas. Like Eastwood neighborhood over by Goodfriend off Peavy.

Where do you do your furniture shopping?

Right now I’m on the hunt for mid-century modern furniture, so I’ve been going to vintage shops looking for finds, but we also just bought a table from West Elm.

Do you enjoy shopping for art?

Yes. Actually, me and my wife just started having this conversation about acquiring new art. She’s an artist, so we have tons of paintings all around the house. She doesn’t like putting them up because they’re her stuff, but I love it. So our goal is to start acquiring art.

Any local artists we should know about?

Hobbes Vincent is a sculptor. He does stuff out of clay and then casts it in bronze. Just crazy stuff. It’s really cool.

—Brittany Nunn

BEFORE & AFTER

HAINSFURTHER RESIDENCE

Sudbury Drive

BUILT IN: 1950

REMODELED: 2014

THE MISSION: TO TURN THE ENCLOSED PORCH INTO A BATHROOMCLOSET COMBO

Neighborhood identical twins Kyle and Zach Baugh make the perfect work team; Kyle is a Realtor and Zach is a contractor.

They’ve done several projects in East Dallas, and they’re particularly proud of a home remodel on Sudbury. The house was built in 1950, so the one bathroom in the two-bedroom house was cramped, to say the least. Zach already knew he wanted to turn the enclosed porch into a bathroom-closet remodel.

“Both bedrooms had access to this enclosed porch,” Kyle explains. “They closed off the second bedroom and gave it access to the master and made part of it into a closet space as well.”

Turning a porch or bedroom into a spacious bathroom-closet combo is a common fix in older neighborhoods, Kyle points out, because the rooms are already a part of the roofline, and most homeowners today have more clothes than ever before and also want more bathroom space.

At the very beginning of the remodel process, the Baughs found buyers for the home, Joey and Jordan Hainsfurther, who were also able to put significant input into the finish out.

Although the kitchen also underwent a major remodel, the fin-

ished bathroom is one of the most striking rooms in the home. The Hainsfurthers chose a roomy shower that features a half wall and rainfall showerhead, which is built into the ceiling instead of the wall.

In some remodel projects it can be complicated to install a rainfall showerhead when the plumbing is set up for a traditional shower-

head, Kyle says, but because the bathroom was practically built from scratch, it wasn’t hard to reroute the showerhead to the ceiling instead.

“[Rainfall showerheads] are something people like right now because it’s not as common,” Kyle says. “It’s definitely something that you only see in more modern homes. It’s more popular recently because it seems to capture that spa-like feel.”

Jordan gave her input on the quartz countertops, and she wanted “X” patterns on the cabinet doors, which Kyle says is unusual to see in bathrooms today. In the end she got what she wanted, and the cabinet doors add a nice contrast to the otherwise strictly horizontal and vertical lines in the bathroom.

—Brittany Nunn

Photos submitted by Zach Baugh

Justin Locklear and Danielle Georgiou: Photo by Danny Fulgencio

Triple threat

Most neighbors go to a Danielle Georgiou Dance Group performance expecting to see a dance, but what they find is much more than that.

“A lot of people don’t even realize they’re watching dance,” the group’s founder Danielle Georgiou says. “By the time they leave they’re like, ‘I think I saw a dance, but I’m pretty sure I saw theater,’ and that’s what we want.”

DGDG is unlike anything else in Dallas. “No one is doing this,” Georgiou says, which can make the group’s particular style a little hard to explain.

“The vision behind the company is to combine contemporary dance with physical theater,” she says.

When Georgiou started DGDG, she hoped to reach for more avant-garde and abstract ways of producing dance. Then she met East Dallas resident Justin Locklear, who soon became her boyfriend and co-producer, but his background is in theater. The dance group rehearses at his neighborhood studio.

When the pair began working together, the group became more of a physical dance company, which is a genre of dance that typically involves theatrical performances and storytelling through physical means.

“We integrate original scripts, live dance and a lot of comedy,” Georgiou says, and all DGDG performers are “triple threats,” meaning they dance, act and sing.

But don’t confuse their performances with musical theater because the scripts and songs don’t revolve around a single narrative, and the biggest difference between DGDG and most dance performances is that the audience members are “not allowed” to simply sit and watch the show unfold.

“We want the audience to be with us in the moment, so it’s constructed between the audience and the performer,” Locklear explains.

“The audience is a big part of the show,” Georgiou adds. “They’re either on the stage with the dancers or being addressed.”

And no two performances are the same.

—Brittany Nunn

Election primer

How much money it takes to seriously run for Dallas City Council

What will $100,000 buy these days?

You could drive a Tesla and never have to stop for gas again.

You could buy a cozy 995-square-foot home on Losa Drive in Casa Linda, not have a mortgage payment and have a little left over to build a cool backyard deck.

You could join 50 of your other wealthy friends on a private aircraft for an Abercrombie & Kent-sponsored three-week trip around the world.

Or you could run for Dallas City Council.

No, money is not the sole determining factor in a candidate’s success. But it seems to be the price tag for executing a successful run for an open seat in East Dallas, Lake Highlands or North Oak Cliff. (It’s a little less expensive in other areas, such as South Dallas.)

First, the facts from the public filings. Candidates file financial reports 30 days before the election, eight days before the election, eight days before any run-off and semi-annually until the next election cycle, and then it starts all over again.

Because Sheffie Kadane in District 9 ran as an unopposed incumbent in the last election, it’s more instructive to look at the filings for District 14 Councilman Philip Kingston and District 1 Councilman Scott Griggs, who both won contested races in 2013.

Kingston, running in a district that stretches from the M Streets through Uptown to Oak Lawn, received 34 percent of the vote and then defeated Bobby Abtahi in the June run-off. The cumulative totals for the three reports Kingston filed show that he raised $94,551.

Griggs, running in the relatively compact yet diverse North Oak Cliff, won outright with a 61 percent majority against one opponent. His two reports show a cumulative total of $77,782 plus a loan from Griggs to his campaign of $28,000, for total political capital of $105,782.

It’s less in South Dallas and more in

North Dallas, mostly driven by how many people vote.

Where does the money go? Brian Mayes, founder of Mayes Media Group, says the average age of the voter in a municipal election is 60 years old.

“They generally aren’t on social media and don’t respond to something cute on Instagram,” Mayes says. “Council campaign budgets are primarily spent for printing, mailing and signs, all needing lots of visual appeal.”

It’s work to raise $100,000 in campaign capital. Contributions are limited to $1,000 for individual contributions and $2,500 for political action committees. The general election and any run-off are considered two separate elections. Corporate contributions are prohibited.

“More than money,” says Mari Woodlief, president and CEO of Allyn Media, “is a candidate’s want-to. Although the ability to raise campaign cash is a direct reflection of a candidate’s viability, a small campaign budget can be supplemented by the sweat equity of walking the blocks day after day, night after night.”

“Who wants it the most?” Woodlief asks. —Sam Gillespie

High stakes, low turnout

How one neighborhood could decide the next Dallas ISD school board election

Dallas voters have plenty of complaints about Dallas ISD. It’s poorly run. It wastes tax dollars. It’s both inefficient and inept at educating Dallas’ children. And its trustees spend too much time posturing and pandering to actually do anything about these problems.

But come Election Day each year, these complaints are drowned out by a chorus of apathetic silence.

Voters will choose three DISD trustees on May 9. Two involve our neighborhood: In Far East Dallas’ District 3, David Lewis is challenging incumbent Dan Micciche; and in District 9, incumbent Bernadette Nutall faces her second challenge from Damarcus Offord.

Nutall’s district is largely a southern Dal-

las seat, except that it encompasses Mata Montessori, largely populated by stu-

in Hollywood/Santa Monica takes time to visit the polls May 9, that one small neighborhood could decide who will represent District 9 on the board.

dents in the Woodrow Wilson High School feeder pattern, and also the Hollywood/ Santa Monica neighborhood, whose students are zoned to Lakewood Elementary.

And if every registered voter who lives

More than 77,000 people of voting age live in District 9. Nearly 53,000 of them are registered to vote. Yet in 2009, when 12-year incumbent Ron Price decided to step down and four candidates vied to replace him, only 2,383 people showed up at the polls. Nutall and Sally Cain wound up in a runoff with even fewer voters — 2,065 — and roughly 1,362 votes gave Nutall the seat.

To break that down, 2.5 percent of voters elected one of nine trustees who manage a school district that educates 160,000 of our students and has an annual budget

Though Hollywood/Santa Monica comprises only a small chunk of District 9, on its streets live more than 1,900 registered voters — almost as many as the total number of voters in the 2009 election.

of $1.6 billion, funded by Dallas taxpayers.

This apparent lack of concern, however, means that one small segment of the population truly can sway the outcome of the race. The stakes are high, and we are Ohio.

Lakewood Elementary could face some major board decisions in the near future. One is whether trustees are willing to grant interim funding to Lakewood’s aging facility, which recently landed on the district’s list of “most pressing facility needs.” Another is what to do about Lakewood’s overcrowding, and some trustees have suggested rezoning as a solution. Hollywood/Santa Monica sits physically closer to other schools, so this concerns not only parents, who want to keep their children at the Blue Ribbon elementary, but also property owners, whose home prices have benefitted from the school’s strong reputation.

Though Hollywood/Santa Monica comprises only a small chunk of District 9, on its streets live more than 1,900 registered voters — almost as many as the total number of voters in the 2009 election. So if neighbors believed that casting ballots is a useful way to voice their opinions about DISD, they could almost singlehandedly choose the trustee for District 9’s 109,000 residents.

That’s how few people vote in Dallas ISD elections.

It’s not likely to happen. In 2012, the last time Nutall and Offord faced off, only 123 Hollywood/Santa Monica residents voted. That was actually a strong showing for the neighborhood’s two precincts, compared to most other precincts in District 9.

But if it did happen — if a couple thousand more voters in District 9, or any DISD district, turned out in force May 9 it could decide the election.

—Keri Mitchell

REGISTER Thursday, April 9 is the last day to register to vote in the May 9 joint election. Register, or check to make sure you are registered, at dallascountyvotes.org.

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Lucky one

After arriving at the City of Dallas shelter, where an average of 28,000 dogs end up each year, Jenny was rescued by the Society for Companion Animals before she found her forever home with her human, Tawana Couch. She had distemper, mange and a bad infection the first few months of her life, but she made it. Couch says Jenny can do tricks like sit, stay and roll over. And not only is she smart, she’s now a happy dog.

What gives?

Small ways that you can make a big di erence for nonprofits

Knit some booties ... and bring them to the Lakewood Branch Library Knit Wits club, which meets every Tuesday 2-4 p.m. They are best known for the thousands of baby hats they knit each year for Parkland Hospital, the annual afghan they make to help raise funds for the library and the booties they knit for the Gendercide Awareness Project. Call the Lakewood Branch Library at 214.670.1376 to learn more, or just grab your needles and go to the library at 6121 Worth.

Gather old maternity clothes ... and take them to Nexus Recovery Center for its moms-to-be who struggle with addiction and are in the process of getting their lives back on track. To learn about the on-going volunteer opportunities available, contact Beth Hunter at 214.321.0156 ext. 2101 or email bhunter@ nexusrecovery.org.

Cultivate your crayon skills ... and become a playroom volunteer at Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center. Be a positive adult presence in the life of at-risk children by spending the day engaging them with fun activities such as coloring, toys and games while they wait to talk with experts at DCAC. With a little sensitivity training, you’ll be ready to play. You can also help by donating school supplies, backpacks and uniforms for children whose homes are deemed unsafe. For more information, call the front desk at 214.818.2600 and ask for the volunteer coordinator.

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Out & About

April 2015

April 9, 16, 23 and 30

Cool Thursdays

The Dallas Arboretum kicks off its spring concert series with Elton John Tribute band Rocket Man on April 9. Asleep at the Wheel performs April 16. Emerald City and Billy Joel tribute band Turnstiles perform on the 23rd and 30th respectively. Bring blankets or low beach chairs and a picnic (beer and wine are allowed). Or buy dinner from a food truck on site. Tickets for the 13-performance season, which runs through July 2, cost $130 for arboretum members and $156 otherwise.

The Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland Road, 214.515.6520, dallasarboretum.org, $10-$27

APRIL 2

Celebration

The second-annual Celebration White Rock is a fundraiser for the White Rock Conservancy that includes 5k and 10k races, music, food and drinks, including beer from Lakewood Brewing Co. Winfrey Point, White Rock Lake Trail, whiterockdallas.org, $25

APRIL 2 AND 14

Shakespeare on the big screen

The Angelika offers “Love’s Labour’s Won,” also known as “Much Ado About Nothing,” from the Royal Shakespeare Company at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 2. “King John,” from Canada’s Stratford Festival, shows at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 14.

Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird, 214.841.4713, angelikafilmcenter.com, $20

APRIL 3-MAY 16

‘Laserfinger’

This spoof of James Bond films features the exploits of super spy Hardy Flynt, the world’s most inept master of disguise. Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E. Mockingbird, 214.821.1860, pocketsandwich.com, $12-$25

APRIL 10

Yonder Mountain String Band

This progressive bluegrass band has released 10 albums since 1999, and they play the Granada this month. Ben Sollee opens.

The Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville, 214.824.9933, granadatheater.com, $30

APRIL 10-11

‘Shoe Confessions’

The Wingspan Theatre Co. presents a two-day staged reading of neighborhood-based filmmaker Cynthia Salzman Mondell’s play “Shoe Confessions.” The shows start at 7:30 p.m.

The Bath House Cultural Center, 512 E. Lawther, 214.675.6573, wingspantheatre.com, $10

APRIL 10-19

Theater for the little ones

“Balloonacy” is the story of a lonely old man who is set in his ways until a red balloon blows through his window and insists on being his friend. The show is appropriate for children as young as 3. Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman, 214.740.0051, dct.org, $12-$14

APRIL 11

Bishop Lynch spring market

Local vendors offer gift ideas for graduation and Mother’s Day at this annual fundraiser for Bishop Lynch High School’s Brigade Drill Team. The market is from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Bishop Lynch High School, 9750 Ferguson, bishoplynch.org, free

April 18

Record Store Day

Good Records celebrates its 15th anniversary and International Record Store Day with a day of live performances, local beer, food trucks and special-edition vinyl. Good Records, 1808 Greenville, 214.752.4663, goodrecords.com, free

APRIL 17-MAY 10

‘The Secret Affairs of Mildred Wild’

This play tells the story of a woman who escapes reality in her cramped Greenwich Village apartment by conjuring up the thousands of movies she has consumed over 40 years. Contemporary Theatre of Dallas, 5601 Sears, 214.828.0094, contemporarytheatreofdallas.com, $35-$40

APRIL 23

A Way With Words

National Public Radio’s Martha Barnette and Grant Barrett of “A Way With Words” come to Dallas for an appearance at the Majestic Theater. Proceeds benefit neighborhood-based nonprofit Aberg Center for Literacy. The Majestic Theater, 1925 Elm, 214.826.6501, abergcenter.org, $42.50 to $62.50

APRIL 23-26

Woodrow spring musical

The Woodrow Wilson High School theater department presents “Annie” in its 57th-annual spring musical. Woodrow Wilson High School, 100 S. Glasgow, 972.502.4400, $10-$18

APRIL 24-26

Hollywood homes

Don’t miss the 24th annual Hollywood Home Tour. The candlelight tour is on Friday from 6-7 p.m., followed by the auction party from 7:30-11 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the home tour is from noon-5 p.m.

Lindsley Park, Santa Monica Dr., HSMHA.org, $15-$65

APRIL 25-26

White Rock Home Tour

The 10th-annual White Rock Home Tour features a mix of mid-century modern and new modern homes in our neighborhood. Proceeds from the home tour benefit Hexter Elementary School, and tickets are available at Tom Thumb, White Rock Coffee, Green Spot Market and Fuels and Hypnotic Donuts. Various locations, whiterockhometour.org, $15-$20

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The Mariscoco is one of the three most popular dishes at Palapas Seafood Bar.

Photo by Rasy Ran

Best Date Night

And the winner is …

Pinot’s Palette

If you’re looking for the perfect place to take your special someone, neighbor Stephanie Burgard knows just the place: Pinot’s Palette.

“It’s a great date night because it’s really easy,” says Burgard, who is the owner of Pinot’s Palette franchise in Lakewood. “All you have to do is bring food. We serve wine, and everything else is taken care of. Women really like it, so the men get a lot of kudos for bringing their girlfriends or wives.”

Which is probably why Pinot’s Palette won Advocate’s Best Of Date Night contest in Lakewood-East Dallas.

For those who’ve never tried it, the artists (and artist wannabes) meet at the Pinot’s Palette studio in Hillside Village at Mockingbird and Abrams, where they are provided with a blank canvas and all the materials they’ll need, and then they’re shown step-by-step how to paint a selected painting, which can be viewed on the website beforehand.

“It’s something to do other than go to the movies,” Burgard explains.

And people who aren’t artists don’t need to be concerned, because Burgard says it’s “more about having fun and entertainment than the painting” anyway.

“It’s about art, but it’s more about hanging out, eating and drinking with friends or a date,” she says.

Pinot’s Palette has weekly and monthly events — like date night, paint your pet night or family day — and it also hosts private parties.

During most date night events, couples paint one painting that uses two canvases, and each person paints half. The next date night event is coming up on April 25. For more information, go to pinotspalette.com/lakewood.

Runner up: The Granada Theater

Third place: Woodfire Kirby’s

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Another Broken Egg

It’s

NANNY’S EASTER BREAD

Since I came from a large family with so many traditions, some of my favorite memories revolve around the recipes my Nanny made for the holidays. Easter has a sweet spot in my heart, and there is not a year that has gone by without her famous Easter Bread — a rich, sweet bread, similar to brioche, flavored with orange and braided to perfection. For a special Easter touch, eggs are nestled into the dough and glazed with a thin sugar coating topped with colorful sprinkles. From my family to yours, enjoy!

GROCERY LIST

Dough:

4 cups all-purpose flour

¼ cup granulated sugar

½ cup vegetable shortening

½ cup whole milk

1 envelope active dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)

4 eggs

1 orange, zest and juice

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp vanilla extract

4 eggs (for decoration)

Glaze:

2 cups powdered sugar

¼ cup whole milk

Sprinkles

DIRECTIONS

Dough:

1. Place flour and sugar in a large mixing bowl with dough hook attachment and add shortening until a course crumb forms. Heat milk in a saucepan until warm to the touch (110 degrees F) and add yeast.

2. Combine eggs, orange zest and juice, vanilla extract and salt in a mixing bowl and whisk until combined. Slowly add yeast mixture to the flour mixture and knead until it comes together (it will be dry at this point). Add egg mixture a little at a time until fully combined.

3. Knead the dough in the mixer or by hand until dough is soft and elastic. Place the dough in an oiled bowl and cover loosely with plastic wrap. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size (approximately 1 hour).

4. Divide dough into two pieces and roll each piece into 24-inch-long pieces. Twist the two pieces together. Form the rope into a 12” round circle, pinching the ends together to seal, and nestle 4 eggs into the dough. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size (approx 45 minutes).

5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F; once the bread is ready, bake for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown on top. Allow the bread to cool completely before glazing and adding sprinkles.

Glaze:

Whisk together powdered sugar and milk, adding more of either ingredient to achieve the desired consistency. Use a pastry brush to glaze the top of the Easter Bread.

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VIEW FROM THE TOP

Tours through Stephanie and Scott Zender’s ultramodern home near White Rock Lake are a little backward. They start in the upstairs master bedroom and end at the front door.

That’s because the most important feature of the home is right outside the master bedroom on the second floor: the massive balcony.

“It’s what inspired everything,” Scott says.

The Zenders bought their property four years ago for its view from the hill. (Yes, they found the one hill in Dallas and built a house on it.)

“We’ve heard — we don’t really know if this can be confirmed, but we’ve heard — that it’s the highest point in Dallas aside from Oak Cli ,” Stephanie says. “It meets our needs exactly.”

With the help of East Dallas architect Cli Welch, who’s known for his clean, modern style, they built their dream home.

AN EAST DALLAS DREAM HOME ABOVE THE CITY

Profiles by Brittany Nunn • Photos by Jeanine Michna-Bales

Above: The Zenders’ dog enjoys the view from the upstairs master bedroom.

Opposite page: The living room features a large floorto-ceiling sliding glass door that opens up to the downstairs patio, which includes an infinity pool and beautiful views of the downtown Dallas skyline.

HOME DESIGN PROFILES : THE ZENDER RESIDENCE

HOME DESIGN PROFILES : THE ZENDER RESIDENCE

Top: Large windows in the Zenders’ upstairs master bedroom let in plenty of sunlight and moonlight.

Above: Minimalist decor in the bedroom perfectly complements the modern architecture.

Left: East Dallas architect Cliff Welch designed the window on the staircase to be built-in arwork. “One of the things that differentiates modern style is that instead of decorating it, the architecture itself becomes the detail,” Welch says.

Although the Zenders’ home is situated right in the middle of our urban neighborhood, from the upstairs balcony they see only treetops and the downtown Dallas skyline in the distance.

“When it’s summer and it’s green, you could be anywhere in Texas,” Welch says. “Everything was oriented toward being tucked into the trees and nature, being divorced from everything else.”

As the Zenders and Welch sit on the back porch on a weekday morning, soaking up their own personal view of Dallas, a small animal crawls up the hill and under the Zenders’ decking.

“Oh look! There’s an opossum,” Stephanie says, pausing to acknowledge the unexpected visitor. “And last night there was a raccoon up here. I can’t keep up with it.”

The upstairs balcony overlooks the

backyard, which includes a ground-floor deck with small garden areas and an infinity pool along a short drop-off in the yard. There’s also a fire pit and a small covered patio for the grill.

The Zenders let others enjoy their backyard as well.

“We do a lot of entertaining,” Stephanie says. “During the summer all the neighbors bring their kids over to swim, and we have barbecues and host house concerts.”

Both upstairs bedrooms and the upstairs master bathroom have large windows for enjoying the view, and they let in plenty of natural light. A floor-to-ceiling window near the stairs was designed to be both artistic and functional, Welch says.

“One of the things that differentiates modern style is that, instead of decorat-

ing it, the architecture itself becomes the detail,” Welch says.

Although Welch’s modern style is apparent throughout the house, the first floor especially showcases it. The living room, kitchen, entryway and dining area are all one space separated by a single wall between the entryway and the kitchen. The outside wall is made entirely of glass, including giant sliding doors that open to make the living room feel more like a large porch.

“We like the simplicity of it, the clean lines,” Stephanie says. “In a house this size it’s the right style to do because it’s not a lot of ornate stuff that takes up a lot of unnecessary space.”

NEXT: THE URQUHART RESIDENCE

HOME DESIGN PROFILES : THE URQUHART RESIDENCE

TO DIY FOR

Neighborhood residents transform their Vickery Place home, using their own hands and a few bargain tools

There was once a wall in the Urquharts’ kitchen, but they fixed that problem with a $12 sledgehammer and a $4 crowbar. “We did the demolition ourselves,” Selena Urquhart explains.

HOME DESIGN PROFILES : THE URQUHART RESIDENCE

If Pinterest were an actual place, it might look something like Selena and Alun Urquhart’s home in Vickery Place, and Selena would be its queen.

Selena was doing it herself before DIY was a household term, way back when artist pin boards were actual boards — although she’d be the last to complain about the new social media invention.

“I love Pinterest,” she says.

When the Urquharts moved into their home, the kitchen was significantly smaller — a problem they fixed with the help of a $12 sledgehammer and a $4 crowbar.

“We did the demolition ourselves,” Selena says. “We did have a contractor come out to make sure it wasn’t a supporting wall, and it wasn’t, so we lucked out with that.”

She knew to look out for electrical and gas lines, thanks to the home improvement TV shows.

“I guess I’d just seen a lot of HGTV,” Selena muses. “So I bought a sledgehammer and went to town.”

Alun, who’s from Scotland and loves to cook, insisted the couple needed an Aga stove, which is a large British-made, handcrafted stove that’s a very unusual size and shape, so they constructed the kitchen island around it.

In the corner of the kitchen is an eating area that’s built into the wall. Selena built the L-shaped booth seating and sewed checkered cushions for the seats. She also made several throw pillows.

She made the kitchen table using the cast iron legs of an antique Singer sewing machine. She removed the pedal, but the base still displays the Singer name. For the tabletop, she used a slab of leftover marble a friend found in her backyard. Luckily Selena already had a rocksaw from the kitchen counter project to cut the marble to size.

She painted the base of the island and the kitchen door with blackboard paint so her nieces and nephews can doodle on it with chalk.

And that’s just the kitchen.

The Urquharts’ o ce/media room features a remixed Ikea bookshelf Selena took apart one rainy day and put back together inside the wall. And the living room includes several handcrafted items Selena made at the Creative Arts Center in East Dallas.

When she’s not creating arts and crafts with her own hands, she’s traveling the world with Alun and collecting them — usually bringing them back in her carry-on luggage.

“Alun finally made a rule, ‘If you can’t carry it, you can’t have it,’ ” Selena says, laughing. “But of course the flipside of that is: If I can carry it, I can have it.”

“I guess I’d just seen a lot of HGTV. So I bought a sledgehammer and went to town.”

Opposite page: Alun and Selena Urquhart travel the world collecting unique decorative items and artwork.

Left: Selena built the L-shaped corner booth. She also built the table, which uses the cast iron legs of a Singer sewing machine and a slab of leftover marble for the tabletop.

INSIDE JOB

Couple creates a classically designed home, one project at a time

HOME DESIGN PROFILES : THE CANNON RESIDENCE

Interior design is an instinct some people have and some people don’t, and neighbor Jenni Cannon is one of the lucky ones.

“I try to choose things that are timeless and current at the same time,” Cannon explains.

And she nails it with her eclectic, contemporary style.

Jenni and her partner Brooks bought their home in the Lower Greenville Neighborhood Association in 2011, and they have been remodeling it bit-by-bit ever since.

They had to do some basic maintenance work when they moved in — flooring, painting, and updating the AC units, furnace and ducts — but once they finished that, they got to start “the fun stu ,” Jenni says.

“I have been the designer for each of our projects,” she says. “I've hand-picked every fixture, every piece of hardware, every stain and paint color, and have hand-drawn custom pieces, like our living room and master bath cabinetry.”

From the beginning, Jenni promised Brooks that if they ever reached the point where they needed to bring in a professional designer, they would.

“So far, I've been super lucky with her patience, and we've done great on our own,” Jenni points out.

Now the couple is in full nesting mode as they prepare to have their first baby in July.

The home has two living areas, which are as different as night and day.

One is at the front of the house, and the couple rarely uses it except for entertaining. They stained the concrete a dark espresso color and the ceiling black, which is o set by the stark, white walls.

Jenni painted over marble tiles on the fireplace with a matte black finish. On either side of the fireplace, she displayed two contemporary art pieces: a piece her brother made in school from bicycle tubes and an old plastic bucket; and an original piece painted by Jenny the elephant at the Dallas Zoo.

The other living area is a brightly decorated room

Opposite page: Jenni and Brooks Cannon drew up the custom-design for the metal railing for their staircase and comissioned a welder to build it.

Above: Jenni headed up the design of the Cannons’ new home. She wanted to create a timeless yet comfortable feel. The upstairs master bathroom is one of her favorite rooms. From the skylight to the large walk-in shower to the floating vanity area and floor-to-ceiling buit-in cabinets, it was “a true labor of love and patience,” she says.

Photos by Jenni Cannon

“I try to choose things that are timeless and current at the same time.”

HOME DESIGN PROFILES : THE CANNON RESIDENCE

in the back of the house surrounded by large windows, and it’s home to the wall-mounted, flat-screen television. (In other words, that’s where everyone hangs out.)

When the Cannons first moved in, there was no railing on the staircase, which wasn’t an ideal situation for their three dogs. The couple designed their own railing out of dark metal, featuring squares inside squares.

The unique design of the staircase plays well with the modern chandelier in the dining room, where Jenni used artwork and other decorative pieces as bright pops of color to punctuate the white walls and dark wood flooring.

The upstairs bathroom is one of Jenni’s favorite rooms. From the skylight to the large walk-in shower to the floating vanity area and floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinets, it was “a true labor of love and patience,” she says.

Now the study is being remixed into a baby room, and the couple’s o ce space is being moved into the upstairs master bedroom.

The remodel has happened step-by-step over the last four years.

“Every month or every three or four months as money comes in, we just do something new as we can a ord it,” Jenni explains.

“We really lucked out because we both have really similar taste, and we have to think of resale value. We don’t plan on moving anytime soon, but everything we do we think, ‘Is this a sellable, desirable place?’ ”

Above: The living area in the back of the house is surrounded by large windows, which fills up the room with natural lighting. The Cannons use plenty of brightly colored objects and artwork to offset the white walls and dark flooring.

Right: The modern chandelier contrasts the square pattern on the staircase railing.

Photos by Jenni Cannon

The value of preservation

Good home design is often rooted in protecting the past

Story by Brittany Nunn

Photos by Danny Fulgencio

It’s somewhere around 100 years old, the bathroom is barely big enough to turn around in, and the closet space is a joke. Welcome to virtually every home in neighborhoods like Junius Heights and Vickery Place.

The going rate for such a house is well over $200,000, and that’s without the latest updates. A renovated house can easily price for $350,000-$600,000 — sometimes more.

How is that possible? Simple: historic preservation.

Opposite page: Details in the Rieveses’ dining room

Top: Mark and Priscilla Rieves in their remodeled kitchen

Above: The Rieveses’ kitchen before the remodel

“For the City of Dallas, historic preservation has been the single-most e ective urban design tool,” says neighborhood architect Daron Tapscott, who has renovated close to 300 historic homes in East Dallas.

“You had 50 years of suburbanization, which is still ongoing in North Texas, and now we’re entering the next 50 years of urbanization. When you drive down Swiss Avenue, Junius Heights or Munger Place, that’s what you see — that all of a sudden the city reversed itself.”

The reversal happened with the establishment of historic and conservation dis-

tricts, types of residential zoning that protect neighborhoods’ architectural style and character, creating a cohesive feel. Each district has di erent rules and varying degrees of standards, regulating things like how close a house can come to the property line, how tall it can be and what building materials can be used.

While the added restrictions can complicate the renovation process, they also help increase the home value, Tapscott says, so the payo is usually worth the e ort.

“Every conservation district gives homeowners the guarantee that anything they invest is going to be returned,” he says, “because they know that the neighborhood is going to be stable.”

Mark Rieves is one of the many East Dallas neighbors who took a chance on a little Vickery Place bungalow in 1992, long before the neighborhood became a conservation district more than a decade later.

As a bachelor, he wasn’t bothered by the tiny kitchen with a water heater in the corner, or the claustrophobic dining area, or even the small closet and master bathroom, but when he married his wife, Priscilla, something had to give: They either had to move or renovate the century-old house.

While serving as a neighborhood association board member, Rieves played a significant role in creating the Vickery Place

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“For the City of Dallas, historic preservation has been the single-most e ective urban design tool.”

The Rieveses’ master bedroom shows off Priscilla’s eclectic decorating style.

conservation district in 2006, following the lead of the M Streets and Belmont Addition. After that, the Rieveses decided to stay and remodel their home.

The zoning change in Vickery Place has been “huge,” Mark says.

“It allows you to say, ‘OK, we can drop money in this and be able to stay here,’ and

As a bachelor, he wasn’t bothered by the tiny kitchen with a water heater in the corner, or the claustrophobic dining area, or even the small closet and master bathroom, but when he married his wife, Priscilla, something had to give: They either had to move or renovate the century-old house.

not have to move because people are going to ruin our property values. You can’t build this huge 36-foot thing right on your property line. And the new builders are building things that fit now, and they’re local builders.”

The Rieveses called on Tapscott, who

lived in the Belmont neighborhood for 32 years, to help with the renovation. Tapscott was trained as a modernist, but he says he is fascinated by the details of old construction, so he is best known for his ability to take old houses and give them a comfortable, contemporary feel within the original, historical context.

“I really want a house to reflect the way we live now — more open with closet space and big bathrooms,” he says.

With his help, the Rieveses added squarefootage to the back of the house, including an entirely new master bathroom, large walk-in closet and a spacious back porch.

One of the key home design elements Tapscott likes to improve is how people

The Rieveses’ new master bathroom

move through a house.

For the Rieveses’ house, they ripped out a wall between the kitchen and dining room (which Tapscott noted was a “disaster”) and removed a closet from the kitchen’s back corner to create a connection with the hallway.

“So in the mornings when they’re up and want co ee, they don’t have to go all the way around the house,” Tapscott says.

“If you walk into a house and something just doesn’t feel right, it’s usually because the hallways don’t work or something is wrong with the circulation.”

In the end, the bungalow went from a 1,400-square-foot house with one bathroom to a 2,200-square-foot house with three bathrooms, Mark says.

“We

Rene Schmidt in his attic-turned-music room

would never have spent this without the conservation district. Never. We would have just sold out and moved.”

At around $120 a square foot, these extensive remodels aren’t cheap, but they are worth it — not just for the enjoyment of the homeowners, but also for the resale value.

Mark bought his house for $60,000 and property value had steadily rose after the zoning change. Now the going rate for property in his neighborhood is somewhere around $350,000.

“We would never have spent this without the conservation district,” Mark insists. “Never. We would have just sold out and moved.”

Rene Schmidt, president of the Junius Heights Historic District, had a simi-

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Neighbor Rene Schmidt added a second story to his home in Junius Heights Historic District — an expensive remodel that he believes was worth it because the historic district adds value to the 100-year-old homes.

The value of preservation

lar experience. He bought his house in 1996, and it was in shambles — as was the neighborhood.

“Junius Heights was sort of a pejorative word. Nobody would live here,” Schmidt recalls.

“His Realtor told him, ‘Tell them you live in Lakewood,’ ” his partner, Lee Lattimore, adds.

When Schmidt bought the house, the Realtor told him the previous owner used to come and go through the window because the front door didn’t open. He didn’t bother to lock the window because he had been robbed so many times.

Despite all that, Schmidt says he “loved the house and loved the neighborhood.”

Junius Heights was established in

1906 and is the largest collection of arts and crafts and craftsman-style homes in the southwest, according to the website. With the help of Schmidt and other neighbors, it became Dallas’ largest historic district in 2005.

While conservation districts aim to maintain a certain architectural style, historic districts preserve the structure exactly as it was originally built, adding more red tape when it comes to changing the exterior.

Still, Schmidt says it has made all the difference in his decision to remodel his home, which was built in 1916 and had only seen a couple of miniscule and very bad renovations since then.

He also employed the help of Tapscott. Because it was made of cedar stumps instead of bodark, the foundation of the house was rotting, but historic district rules don’t allow demolitions.

“So we spent a lot of the time redoing the foundation,” Tapscott says.

Tapscott also helped Schmidt update the kitchen downstairs, but the biggest

“I would argue that the primary reason not to tear a house down is that some of the materials are not replaceable.”

The value of preservation

project involved adding a second story to his home by turning his attic into a music room.

In keeping with the regulations in Junius Heights, Schmidt could only raise the roofline on the back of the house to accommodate the new space.

The second floor was transferred to a whole new foundation made of eight brand new piers, which were placed underneath the existing foundation, so the two foundations of the first and second floors work in tandem, Tapscott says.

Not only that, the front porch had no piers under it, which had caused it to shift over the years, so they had move it back where it was.

While many would say good riddance to houses like Schmidt’s, Tapscott says he loves to “resurrect houses.”

“I would argue that the primary reason not to tear a house down is that some of the materials are not replaceable,” he says.

“Sometimes, too, it’s the ultimate green. When you think about the amount of embedded energy that goes into processing the original lumber, brick, glass and all that, when you leave as much as you can intact, it’s the original form of conservation.”

BUSINESS BUZZ

The lowdown on what’s up with neighborhood businesses

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Good and local

White Rock Local Market kicked off its spring season in March with a new name: Good Local Markets. The White Rock market started in a parking lot on Buckner at Lake Highlands Drive and has expanded to include markets at the Half Price Books flagship store on Northwest Highway and at Lakeside Baptist Church on Garland Road. “Good Local Markets will continue the mission started by White Rock Local Market, creating economic opportunities for local growers and makers, while bringing good food to Dallas residents,” says director Sarah Perry. “Good Local Markets will be the umbrella organization for all programming Good Kids classes, volunteer days, workshops and annual cooking contests including our popular chili cook-off slated for April 19.” Check goodlocalmarkets.org for dates and times.

Lower Greenville boom…

A 6,800-square-foot retail building near Trader Joe’s on Lower Greenville is nearing completion. The building is designed to look like three separate buildings, and three restaurant tenants are already on tap: BB Bop Seoul Kitchen, a fast-casual, pan-Asian rice bowl concept that’s expanding from its original location on Upper Greenville; Yucatan Taco Stand, which is expanding from Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth; and a sit-down bistro concept called Rapscallion, brought to Lower Greenville from the folks behind Boulevardier in the Bishop Arts District.

YMCA update

The facade of the new White Rock YMCA building on Gaston has been completed, and now crews are putting the final touches on the inside. Work also has begun on

the landscaping. At the start of the new year, the White Rock YMCA was still within 85-90 percent of its fundraising goal of $14 million. It has raised $12 million, but still needs to raise the last $2 million. Find ways to donate at ymcadallas.org.

… is booming

Construction is underway on Village Baking Co., which is moving in where the old Pipedream smoke shop used to be on Greenville at Oram. Village Baking has a location on Greenville at University, where it offers a selection of baked goods ranging from “the most delicate baguette delivered in an hour fresh out of the oven to the largest burger chain needs,” according to its website. It also works with the various market trends — organic, gluten free, etc.

Buzzing

Dallas-based 24-hour breakfast joint Buzzbrews Kitchen will open any day now in the Skillman-Oram space that formerly housed the Mecca Restaurant and, prior to that, the Tipperary Inn. Buzzbrews’ spokesperson said the Buzzbrews team is “just making sure we get it right, and with over 10,000 square feet to work with, it’s quite a large task.” Buzzbrews has about 6,000 square feet downstairs between the dining room, kitchen and bar, then about 1,500 square feet for its corporate offices in the mezzanine directly above the kitchen. There’s also a second mezzanine with about 4,000 square feet for large parties, meetings and storage.

Personal care

Construction is underway on The Village Salons Lakewood in the Arboretum Village shopping center at Gaston-Garland-Grand. When sisters Jill Long and Jolie Buie signed on with Lincoln Property Co. in November, they hoped to open The Village Salons sometime in March, but from the looks of

things, they’ve still got a ways to go. The Village Salons will occupy the 7,900-squarefoot space right behind Starbucks. The space will be broken up into a variety of suite configurations, where salon professionals can lease out single, double or triple-occupancy suites. Next door, Hand & Stone: Massage and Facial Spa is about as far along. Owner David Hines also signed on with Lincoln in November and hoped to open sometime in mid-January. Hand & Stone, which is a national franchise, offers a range of massage services — Swedish, deep tissue, prenatal and hot stone, for example. It also offers facials, waxing, threading and tinting. Next door to Hand & Stone, another long space also is under construction. The general contractor says the location will be a nail salon, and construction should be finished in a couple of months. The salon’s name is not known at this point.

The great outdoors

The REI on Northwest Highway across Shady Brook from Half Price Books is now open. REI will anchor a new shopping center, which is part of Half Price Books’ plans to develop the six acres across the street from its flagship store. In June 2013 Half Price Books announced its plans to freshen up the neighborhood with a brand new, bustling shopping center, according to executive vice president Kathy Doyle Thomas. Last summer Thomas said she and her team had been talking with national retailers and restaurants about options for the space, but the company still hasn’t revealed which stores her team is talking with (Lincoln Property Co. is the broker for the project).

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More business bits

1 Seattle-based Top Pot Doughnuts is expected to open soon at 2937 Greenville, the former Goody Goody store.

2 Nano-brewery On Rotation, whose owners live in our neighborhood, opened in March at the Gaston-Grand-Garland intersection, next to Cane Rosso White Rock Top Pot Doughnuts

LET THE FREAK FLAGS FLY

Over-the-top Easter parade keeps our neighborhood weird COMMENT. Visit lakewood.advocatemag.com to tell us what you think.

A decade ago, ads for a neighborhood Easter parade appeared in East Dallas storefronts: a bizarre image of the Last Supper, the long table lined with folks not in long robes and beards but in bunny costumes.

This set the tone for the Newellian Easter Parade, now in its 10th year, or as organizers proclaim, “The Very Tenth Ever!”

Captain of the Quirky Ship and lead organizer is Liz Simmons, longtime resident of Newell Avenue in the Hollywood/Santa Monica neighborhood. She serves as social director of the neighborhood association, but stresses that the parade is strictly “sponsored by and brought to you by” the Newellian Bunny Board.

Well known for her over-the-top lawn decorations at Halloween and Christmas, Simmons and crew orchestrate the often weird but still family-friendly spectacle every Easter. Sure, you’ll see kids on bedecked bikes and babies in red Radio Flyer wagons, but at past parades, spectators also gawked at a “The Nightmare Before Easter” float, pulled by zombie bunnies and covered with spiders and various taxidermy. Atop the float sat a creepy black-and-white striped bunny tossing rubber snakes and roaches to the crowd.

Then there was the big-as-a-house Peep, the Candy Catapult and the Viking ship, featuring The Pillage People. A campingthemed float was accompanied by folks in mosquito costumes, tormenting the spectators, of course. Elvis sang, a Roller Derby team waved to the crowd, and Santa made an appearance, naturally, for what is an Easter parade without jolly Saint Nick? And just where did they find dozens of threelegged dogs to strut happily down the street? How about snakes? Simmons sees nothing incongruous about big snakes in an Easter parade. “It has always been a dream of mine to have a parade of snakes, especially a 20-foot Burmese being carried by four or five people in bunny or chicken suits. I don’t know why, it just makes me happy,” she says.

Pressed for details about this year’s parade, Simmons is mum. She will, however, release the identity of the grand marshal:

Friedman reflects that the position is a “great responsibility,” requiring a certain skill set: “You have to be somewhat interpersonally gifted, be willing to be swarmed by people, and you can’t be in an irritable temperament. You wouldn’t want, say, Larry McMurtry as grand marshal.”

Down in the Hill Country at his Utopia Animal Rescue Ranch, Friedman ponders what he’ll wear. “Probably High Rodeo Drag,” he muses. And he’s been perfecting his wave to the crowd: “It’s something between a papal wave and Hitler’s goose-stepping salute.” Oh, Kinky.

the one and only Kinky Friedman. The singer-songwriter, novelist, humorist and erstwhile candidate for governor of Texas returns for his second stint, having ably served last year. And while he is honored to lead the procession, he feels such a role requires courage: “It’s not exactly a smart idea for a grand marshal to ride in an open car in Dallas.”

Unfiltered and politically incorrect comments notwithstanding, the parade truly reflects the small-town yet creative vibe that East Dallas is known for. Neighbors Rudy Lopez and Rosalyn Pate-Reed, longtime parade helpers, agree that the event inspires children and adults alike. Lopez’s first role was one he concocted with his kids: the “Bunny Pooper Scooper Patrol.” Pate-Reed, who has built floats, photographed the parade, and marched as a bunny and a gnome, is an unabashed fan: “I love the ‘come as

Liz Simmons: Photo by Andrew Williams

“It has always been a dream of mine to have a parade of snakes, especially a 20-foot Burmese being carried by four or five people in bunny or chicken suits. I don’t know why, it just makes me happy.”

you are, but don’t forget to let your freak flag fly’ mindset. It really is the melting pot of creativity.”

Friedman sees the parade as an “interesting spectacle filled with creative types, but the real show is the people watching the parade.” Neighbor and parade helper Carrie Funderburk seconds that motion: “You’re in the parade, then suddenly you find yourself looking over a sea of people, and you begin to see their moments happening right in front of you — dancing in the street, people laughing, neighbors hugging. Those moments stick with me.”

THE NEWELLIAN EASTER PARADE is at 3 p.m. April 5. It proceeds down Newell, beginning at Lindsley and ending at Santa Fe.

Patti Vinson is a guest writer who has lived in East Dallas for 15 years. She’s written for the Advocate and Real Simple magazine, and has taught college writing. She is a frequent flier at Lakewood branch library and enjoys haunting neighborhood estate sales with husband Jonathan and children, Claire (13) and Will (10). The family often can be found hanging out at White Rock Lake Dog Park with Dexter, a probable JackWeenie.

Liz Simmons: Photo by Andrew Williams

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8202 Boedeker Dr., / (214) 368-4047 / clairesdayschool.com At CCDS, we encourage a child’s sense of exploration and discovery in a loving, nurturing, and safe environment. We offer a parent’s day out program with a play-based curriculum fostering socialization, motor skill development, and an introduction to academics for children aged 4mo – 3yrs. Our preschool for children aged 3-5 further develops these skills, along with a more focused approach to pre-math and prereading. At CCDS, we have developed our own science, math, and reading enrichment classes to ensure kindergarten preparedness for every child. We make learning fun!

FUSION ACADEMY

Fusion Academy is a revolutionary, accredited private middle and high school where positive relationships unlock academic potential. With one teacher and one student per classroom we personalize curriculum and teaching to students’ individual strengths and learning styles. Flexible scheduling allows students to enroll and take classes at times that work for them. Our campus includes a state-of-the-art recording studio, mixed media art studio, and a Homework Café® where students complete all homework before going home. Fusion students are all unique but have one thing in common: traditional school doesn’t work.

HIGHLANDER SCHOOL

9120 Plano Rd. Dallas / 214.348.3220 / www. highlanderschool.com Founded in 1966, Highlander School offers an enriched curriculum in a positive, Christian-based environment. Small class sizes help teachers understand the individual learning styles of each student. Give us a call for more information.

LAKEHILL PREPARATORY SCHOOL

Leading to Success. 2720 Hillside Dr., Dallas 75214 / 214.826.2931 / lakehillprep. org Kindergarten through Grade 12 - Lakehill Preparatory School takes the word preparatory in its name very seriously. Throughout a student’s academic career, Lakehill builds an educational program that achieves its goal of enabling graduates to attend the finest, most rigorous universities of choice. Lakehill combines a robust, college-preparatory curriculum with opportunities for personal growth, individual enrichment, and community involvement. From kindergarten through high school, every Lakehill student is encouraged to strive, challenged to succeed, and inspired to excel.

SPANISH HOUSE

4411 Skillman 214-826-4410 / 5740 Prospect 214-826-6350 / DallasSpanishHouse.com

Spanish Immersion School serving ages

3 month - Adults. We offer nursery, preschool, elementary and adult programs at two Lakewood locations. Degreed, nativeSpanish speaking teachers in an “all-Spanish” immersion environment. Call for a tour today!

ST. JOHN’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

848 Harter Rd., Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / stjohnsschool.org Founded in 1953, St. John’s is an independent, co-educational day school for Pre-K through Grade 8. With a tradition for academic excellence, St. John’s programs include a challenging curriculum in a Christian environment along with instruction in the visual and performing arts, Spanish, German, French, and opportunities for athletics and community service.St. John’s goal for its students is to develop a love for learning, service to others, and leadership grounded in love, humility, and wisdom. Accredited by ISAS, SAES, and the Texas Education Agency.

UT DALLAS CHESS CAMP

800 W. Campbell Rd., Richardson 75080 / (972) 883-4899 / utdallas.edu/chess ) 2014 Summer Chess Camp Campers learn while they PLAY. Chess develops reading, math, critical and analytical skills, and builds character and self-esteem. Just don’t tell the kids…they think chess is fun! Join beginner, intermediate or advanced chess classes for ages 7 to 14 on the UT Dallas campus. Morning (9am-noon) or afternoon (1-4pm) sessions are available June 8-12, June 15-19, July 13-17, July 20-24 and extended playing

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THE WINSTON SCHOOL

5707 Royal Lane Dallas, Tx 75229 / 214691-6950 / www.winston-school.org If your bright child struggles with things like Attention and Concentration, Executive Functioning and Dyslexia, The Winston School may be able to help. The Winston School has a robust academic program which prepares a student for college while at the same time developing the whole child. We understand bright children who learn differently and recognize their unique gifts and talents. Celebrating and validating these assets with our students enables them to discover who they are, and empowers them to be consistently successful. The Winston School brings hope for today and a road map for tomorrow.

WHITE ROCK NORTH SCHOOL

9727 White Rock Trail Dallas / 214.348.7410 / WhiteRockNorthSchool.com

6 Weeks through 6th Grade. Our accelerated curriculum provides opportunity for intellectual and physical development in a loving and nurturing environment. Character-building and civic responsibility are stressed. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, skating rink, updated playground, and state-of-the-art technology lab. Kids Club on the Corner provides meaningful after-school experiences. Summer Camp offers field trips, swimming, and a balance of indoor and outdoor activities designed around fun-filled themes. Accredited by SACS. Call for a tour of the campus.

ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL

6121 E. Lovers Ln. Dallas / 214.363.1630 / ziondallas. org Toddler care thru 8th Grade. Serving Dallas for over 58 years offering a quality education in a Christ-centered learning environment. Degreed educators minister to the academic, physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs of students and their families. Before and after school programs, Extended Care, Parents Day Out, athletics, fine arts, integrated technology, Spanish, outdoor education, Accelerated Reader, advanced math placement, and student government. Accredited by National Lutheran School & Texas District Accreditation Commissions and TANS. Contact Principal Jeff Thorman.

GRAVE IMAGES

ISIS’ destruction of art is ‘a tragedy of biblical proportions’

Art is a treasure, the value of which is measured in spiritual currency. The loss of it leaves the human spirit bankrupt. The recent intentional destruction of ancient art in northern Iraq by the Muslim fundamentalist group ISIS is a tragedy of biblical proportions. Their murder of innocent human beings is evil, their destruction of art barbaric.

Art is a window and a mirror: a window to see the world afresh, a mirror to see ourselves anew.

A painting, say, or a sculpture, asks us to take another look at the way things are. We don’t have to change our spectacles; the art itself poses another view of things.

Emily Dickinson described the artistic task in this memorable line: “Tell all the truth but tell it slant.”

A film, a novel, a song or a poem makes us face up to our thoughts, feelings and actions that come from places in us noble and scary both. It shines a light on us, revealing things otherwise hidden — good or bad.

Artists and their works are always endangered by regimes — whether secular or religious — that are set on absolute control. Communists exiled, persecuted and killed those who used art to undermine the socialist ideology that the artists believed strained the spirit out of human beings, reducing them to human doings.

Dictators still burn or ban books they deem threatening. And now this hyperreligious Islamic group is destroying art itself in an effort to purge history of all imagination it deems impure.

ISIS-vandals wielded sledgehammers and power drills to rid the world of beautiful artifacts in the Iraqi cities of Mosul and Nimrud that date back as far as the 13th Century BCE. Their callous fervor

grows out of their tragic throwback interpretation of the Koran. The Koran, like the Bible, forbids the making of graven images and idol worship. However, even religious texts must account for historical context in interpretation.

Even mainstream Muslims avoid making art that portrays the likeness of created things, lest they fall prey to confusing the creature for the Creator. But all art is not idol making, nor is the appreciation of it idolatry. Most of us do not attribute divine status to images of bulls or bears (except on Wall Street?). However glorious is Vivaldi’s “Gloria” or sublime Michelangelo’s “Pieta,” we only worship God through them; we don’t worship them as gods.

The three great monotheistic religions

Judaism, Christianity and Islam — are word-based faiths. Some branches of Christianity are more image-friendly on the basis of the “Word-becoming-flesh” in Jesus as the Son of God. But Jewish and Islamic artists have rich histories, too, despite their scriptural cautions. And given the various learning styles that each of us possess, it would seem that the more ways to convey truth, goodness and beauty, the better.

Fundamentalists are not radicals; they are fringe figures. Fundamentalists employ violence to fragment and destroy anyone and anything that doesn’t fit their view of the world. The word radical means to be at the center or core of something.

Religious radicals hold the center and look for ways to draw many perspectives on the truth into a wide circle.

We need more not less art in the world. And we need the faithful to foster the artistic spirit, not to quench it.

Mason is pastor of Wilshire Baptist Church. The Worship section is a regular feature underwritten by Advocate Publishing and by the neighborhood business people and churches listed on these pages. For information about helping support the Worship section, call 214.560.4202.

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BAPTIST

LAKESIDE BAPTIST / 9150 Garland Rd / 214.324.1425

Worship — 8:30 am Classic & 11:00 am Contemporary

Pastor Jeff Donnell / www.lbcdallas.com

PARK CITIES BAPTIST CHURCH / 3933 Northwest Pky / pcbc.org

Worship & Bible Study 9:15 & 10:45 Traditional, Contemporary, Spanish Speaking / 214.860.1500

PRESTONWOOD BAPTIST CHURCH / “A Church to Call Home”

Sundays: Bible Fellowship (all ages) 9:15 am /Service Time 11:00 am

12123 Hillcrest Road / 972.820.5000 / prestonwood.org

WILSHIRE BAPTIST / 4316 Abrams / 214.452.3100

Pastor George A. Mason Ph.D. / Worship 8:30 & 11:00am

Bible Study 9:40 am / www.wilshirebc.org

DISCIPLES OF CHRIST

EAST DALLAS CHRISTIAN CHURCH / 629 N. Peak Street / 214.824.8185

Sunday School 9:30 am / Worship 8:30 am - Chapel

10:50 am - Sanctuary / Rev. Deborah Morgan-Stokes / edcc.org

LUTHERAN

CENTRAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, ELCA / 1000 Easton Road

Sunday School for all ages 9:00 am / Worship Service 10:30 am

Pastor Rich Pounds / CentralLutheran.org / 214.327.2222

FIRST UNITED LUTHERAN CHURCH / 6202 E Mockingbird Lane

Sunday Worship Service 10:30 am / Call for class schedule. 214.821.5929 / www.dallaslutheran.org

METHODIST

LAKE HIGHLANDS UMC / 9015 Plano Rd. / 214.348.6600 / lhumc.com

Sunday Morning: 9:30 am Sunday School / 10:30 am Coffee

Worship: 8:30 am & 10:50 am Traditional / 10:50 am Contemporary

RIDGEWOOD PARK UMC / 6445 E. Lovers Lane / 214.369.9259

Sunday Worship: 9:30 am Traditional and 11:35 am Contemporary

Sunday School: 10:30 am / Rev. Ann Willet / ridgewoodparkchurch.org

WHITE ROCK UNITED METHODIST / www.wrumc.org

1450 Oldgate Lane / 214.324.3661

Sunday Worship 10:50 am / Rev. Mitchell Boone

PRESBYTERIAN

NORTHRIDGE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / 6920 Bob-O-Link Dr.

214.827.5521 / www.northridgepc.org / Welcomes you to Worship

8:30 & 11:00 am / Church School 9:35 am / Childcare provided.

ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN / Skillman & Monticello

Rev. Rob Leischner. / www.standrewsdallas.org

214.821.9989 / Sunday School 9:30 am, Worship 10:45 am

UNITY

UNITY OF DALLAS / A Positive Path for Spiritual Living

6525 Forest Lane, Dallas, TX 75230 / 972.233.7106 / UnityDallas.org

10:30 am Sunday - Celebration Worship Service

UNITY ON GREENVILLE / Your soul is welcome here!

3425 Greenville Ave. / 214.826.5683 / www.dallasunity.org

Sunday Service 11:00 am and Book Study 9:30 am

EAST DALLAS

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CITY VET/ CITY PET

Complete Pet Care

7324 Gaston Ave., Suite 126 214.239.2348 cityvet.com

Dr. Meladee Farr welcomes you to the Lakewood location. City Vet is a practice that strives to balance complete, competent, convenient and compassionate service with affordability. We also provide healthy pet foods, boarding and grooming.

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100% CHIROPRACTIC

Chiropractic Treatments

7324 Gaston Ave. Suite 118 Dallas, Texas 75214 214-812-9906

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Dr. Keith Maraffa is passionate about helping others maintain a healthy natural life. The staff is 100% committed to helping you feel & perform at your best by providing the best treatments. So, stop by today and feel better for a lifetime.

DUTCH ART GALLERY

49 Years of Custom Framing & Fine Art

10233 E. Northwest Hwy Dallas, TX 75238 214-348-7350

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BEADS OF SPLENDOR

Bead Boutique & Gift Gallery

9047 Garland Rd. Dallas, TX 75218 214.824.2777

beadsofsplendor.com

Splendor offers introductory + advanced jewelry classes, jewelry co-design, + jewelry making supplies as well as artisan-made jewelry & gifts. Current class schedule: http://www.beadsofsplendor.com/

FOSSIL RIM’S MOTHER’S DAY SAFARI

Dinner and Tour

2299 County Road 2008 Glen Rose, Texas 76043 254.897.2960

fossilrim.org

Show mom how much she means to you by booking the Mother’s Day Sunset Safari Dinner and Tour. Enjoy dinner in our glass-walled pavilion and a guided sunset tour of Fossil Rim. A special gift for mom is also included.

WILLIAM R. WILSON

Attorney at Law

6440 N. Central Expressway, Suite 505, Dallas, TX 75206 214.871.2201

wrw@woolleywilson.com

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ecause of you, our business has grown over many years with new offices and great agents throughout the area. We know that our success is due to the incredible loyalty and trust we’ve been shown by generations of clients. Thank you to the wonderful residents of East Dallas who have allowed us to assist them as they buy and sell homes all the way from Lakewood to Forest Hills, Swiss Avenue, the M Streets, Hollywood Heights, Casa Linda, Lake Highlands and beyond.

Accolades such as the Best of Lakewood designation are also a testament to the dedication and extraordinary service of our agents who offer a luxury experience to every client, regardless of price point. After opening our Lakewood office just one year ago, we have doubled the number of agents serving East Dallas neighborhoods, offering expert market knowledge to every client. And already we are tripling the size of our office space in the Wells Fargo building to better serve the needs of our growing clientele.

We look forward to providing you with a luxury experience in East Dallas and throughout the Metroplex.

Please contact me to discuss any of your real estate questions.

Robbie Briggs, President and CEO Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty 1.847.780.6499 | rb@briggsfreeman.com

Hollywood Heights/ Santa Monica Home Tour

We are so excited to sponsor this year’s Hollywood Heights and Santa Monica Home Tour—the perfect opportunity to visit historic and updated homes, featuring classic Tudor influences, while enjoying local art music and more. April 24-26 hsmna.org

Judy Sessions & Claire Bailey

Because of wonderful clients and a great company to work for, I have had a career of over 35 years which has been filled with amazing experiences and many lasting friendships. In some instances, I have helped several generations of families buy and sell; both in good markets and in challenging ones. I appreciate the trust that clients have put in me to take care of their real estate needs. I am extremely fortunate to have my daughter partner with me; we appreciate the confidence people have placed in us. Many thanks to our clients!

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Robby Sturgeon

Thank you to all my clients who made 2014 an outstanding year. I am excited to be named one of the Best of Lakewood, and I consider my wonderful clients to be the reason for this accomplishment. The real estate market in East Dallas is dynamic and fast-paced. Homes are selling quickly, often with multiple contracts and rising prices. As a resident of Lakewood for more than 15 years, it is my pleasure to help friends, old and new, navigate the real estate waters as they go through the process of buying or selling. Thanks to all of you for trusting me with your most significant investment – your home.

Robby Sturgeon

214.533.6633

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Elizabeth Mast

I want to say thank you to all of my amazing clients. I am grateful for the wonderful, lasting relationships that have developed, and it has been a privilege to work with each and every one of you. My success is the result of your immense trust and conviction in my abilities. I am truly touched and overwhelmed by the support of my neighbors, friends and the East Dallas community and am honored to be acknowledged as one of the Best of Lakewood. In a world filled with many decisions, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to assist you with one of your most important ones—your home.

Elizabeth Mast 214.914.6075

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Belle Trankle

2014 was a year full of great achievements and personal growth, most importantly, a year full of incredible relationships and beautiful bonds. None of this could have been possible without you. Thank you for your valued confidence and loyalty and for making it so special. I look forward to providing you with even better service, quality and value in 2015. It has been my pleasure and privilege to serve you.

Belle Trankle

469.396.9314

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Lou Alpert

I am honored to be named one of the Best of Lakewood and want to thank my amazing clients and friends for making this possible! Team Whiteside has had the privilege of selling real estate in Lakewood and East Dallas since 1981; serving generations of families. Through Dallas’ everchanging markets, we have met the challenges and embraced our clients’ needs by offering market knowledge, caring and ethics. Thank you so much for allowing me to help you with your real estate needs in 2014 and inspiring me to push harder in 2015. You make my business both rewarding and fun!

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Harrison Polsky

Thank you to all my clients who made 2014 such an outstanding year. I consider my wonderful clients to be the reason for this accomplishment. As you may know, I tailor my professional real estate service to each individual client and always place my clients’ needs and objectives at the forefront of every transaction. My emphasis on the value of establishing and maintaining lifelong client relationships ensures mutual trust and satisfaction during the process of acquiring your most significant investment – your home. Thanks for such a wonderful year!

Harrison Polsky

214.663.0162

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Susan Matusewicz

Early in our marriage my husband and I selected East Dallas as the place to plant roots, raise our children and make lifelong friends. Today, I am genuinely grateful to be working in a business that I love, engaging with new and old friends seeking more or less space and introducing this remarkable community to new neighbors looking to create a life of their own. I’m also thankful to work for a company that supports us in so many ways, from the Lakewood Home Festival to LEEF, helping ensure a vibrant future our children’s schools. Many thanks to all of you for making every day a gift!

Susan Matusewicz

214.392.8813

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Grant Vancleve

Sincere thanks to my loyal clients who made 2014 such a remarkable year. My wonderful clients are the reason for this accomplishment. As you know, real estate is personal, and our relationship has allowed me to open doors to your dream lifestyle. First-time homebuyers, transferees, move-up sale purchases and empty-nesters, count on me to lead them through the real estate exchange process with confidence, integrity and trust. Thanks to all of you for trusting me with your most significant investment—your home.

Grant Vancleve

469.939.1696

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E xtraordinary Because of You

Gia Marshello

Many thanks to my wonderful and amazing clients. This has been quite an adventure, the past ten years! Each of you has provided a unique and very special experience, which has totally inspired me. Your needs have always been a priority. I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to be your agent and friend. Our strong relationship is a result of your confidence and continued support over the past ten years. Thank you for allowing me into your homes!

Gia Marshello

214. 616. 2568

gmarshello@briggsfreeman.com

E xtraordinary Because of You

Kelley Theriot McMahon

What an outstanding 2014! My family and clients have made this remarkable year possible, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Being a third generation Lakewood native, this fast-paced home market in East Dallas continues to amaze me. Thank you so much for allowing me to help you find your perfect home, and I am looking forward to an even better 2015!

Kelley Theriot Mc Mahon

214.563.5986

ktmcmahon@briggsfreeman.com

E xtraordinary Because of You

Lauren Valek Farris

I would like to extend a genuine thank you to all of my clients for making 2014 the best year yet! As a lifelong Lakewood resident, I love this neighborhood, and it is such an honor to receive the Best of Lakewood designation. The real estate market, especially in East Dallas, is ever-changing and fast-paced, but it is my clients who are my true motivating factor. It’s a great compliment and pleasure to help navigate you through this life-changing process. Thank you for entrusting your greatest asset and your family with me, and I am so grateful for the lifelong friendships I have made along the way.

Lauren Valek Farris

469.867.1734 lfarris@briggsfreeman.com

IN LAKEWOOD/EAST DALLAS

To recognize neighborhood Realtors who help promote our community and value our property, we’re introducing the Advocate’s first annual Top 25 Realtors in Lakewood/East Dallas special section.

We’ve produced this special section listing the Top 25 Realtors®, in terms of 2014 NTREIS reported sales volume as of Jan. 27, 2015, alphabetically using sales statistics compiled by neighborhood real estate companies and those reported to the North Texas Real Estate Information Systems Inc. (NTREIS), a service of the MetroTex Association of Realtors*. Some database reporting in fact resulted in the inclusion of four additional Realtors to this year’s list. Congratulations to the Realtors who comprise the Top 25, as well as the other Realtors working in our neighborhood and participating in our special section — together, they’re helping make Lakewood/East Dallas a great place to live and work.

Lou Alpert

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Team Whiteside

Robert Blackman

NXT Home Realtors

Rick Brooks

Dallas City Center Realtors

David Bush

David Bush Realtors

Scott Carlson

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Paul Carper

Dallas City Center Realtors Carper-Miller Group

David Collier

David Griffin & Company Realtors

Lauren Valek

Farris

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Heather Guild

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate

Dani Hanna

Dallas City Center Realtors

Scott Jackson

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate

The Jackson Team

Lauren Moore, Ashley Rasmussen

Nancy Johnson

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate

Lee Lamont

Coldwell Banker

Residential Brokerage

Annamari

Lannon

Allie Beth Allman & Associates

Britt Lopez

Dallas City Center Realtors

Elizabeth

Mast

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Mast Sturgeon Group

Chris McColpin

Justin Ronald Engler

Kelley Theriot

McMahon

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Mary Poss

Ebby Halliday Realtors

Tom Rhodes

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate

The Rhodes Group

Brandon

Stewart

David Griffin & Company Realtors

Robby Sturgeon

Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty

Mast Sturgeon Group

Kate Looney

Walters

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate

John Weber

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate

Vicki White

Keller Williams

Elite — Dallas, Park Cities

Vicki White Homes

*Statistics used to prepare the Advocate’s 2014 Top 25 Realtors list were compiled solely from those submitted by neighborhood real estate companies and sales statistics reported on behalf of and credited to individual Realtors as of Jan. 27, 2015, to the North Texas Real Estate Information Systems Inc. (NTREIS), a service of the MetroTex Association of Realtors. Realtors on the List are listed in alphabetical order by last name and were determined based on sales volume reported to NTREIS in Area 12, which is largely composed of the Lakewood/East Dallas neighborhood. Realtors are not required to purchase any advertising or pay any fee to be included on the LIst; additionally, Realtors not designated as Advocate Top 25 Realtors were offered the opportunity to advertise in the special section. Sales results for some Realtors on the List may include sales made by other members of the Advocate Top 25 Realtor’s team if reported to NTREIS under the Advocate Top 25 Realtor’s name. We attempted to contact each individual Advocate Top 25 Realtor to give him/her the option of having his/her team name and/or team members included with the individual Advocate Top 25 Realtor listing, but not all designated Realtors could be contacted. Past team members may or may not be included on the List if the individually designated Advocate Top 25 Realtor chose to exclude existing team members or Realtors no longer associated with the team. Closed sales volume for the period from January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014, is included in the calculations; calculations are affected by the fact that not all Realtors choose to report some or all of their sales to NTREIS, and so-called “hip-pocket” sales, non-MLS sales and sales reported to NTREIS after Jan. 27, 2015, are not included in the calculations used to determine the Advocate Top 25 Realtors. Designated Top 25 Realtors can use the Advocate Top 25 Realtor/2014 logo in future advertising provided that the designated Top 25 Realtor appears in the advertisement; team members listed with the Top 25 Realtor are not authorized to use the Advocate Top 25 Realtor logo without participation in the advertisement of the designated Top 25 Realtor. NTREIS is not associated with the Advocate or the Advocate Top 25 Realtor list and has no responsibility for the Advocate Top 25 Realtor list. Sales statistics used to determine the List are believed to be accurate as of Jan. 27, 2015; the Advocate assumes no liability for inaccurate, unreported or otherwise incorrect information that may have resulted in the inclusion or exclusion of a Realtor(s) from the List. Data for the 2015 List will be compiled on Feb. 1, 2016, for sales in 2015.

THE SCOTT JACKSON TEAM

Lauren Moore Scott Jackson Ashley Rasmussen Wendy Nevitt

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate

469.939.9391

Scott@JacksonSells.com JacksonSells.com

The Jackson Team has specialized in Lakewood and East Dallas real estate for decades. They are truly committed to their neighborhood, and this passion is passed along in the way they do business.

NANCY JOHNSON

Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate 214.674.3840

nancyj@daveperrymiller.com nancyjohnsongroup.com

Nancy Johnson achieved her top status – and an incredible #4 position citywide – through years of hard work and personal service to her clients. Alex Simpson is now following in her mother’s footsteps and learning from the best.

“Thank you Lakewood and East Dallas for an incredible year.”

LUXURY SERVICE WHEN IT MATTERS MOST!

Vicki White has lived in East Dallas her entire life and her team is considered area experts for Lakewood, Lake Highlands, Forest Hills, M streets, Casa Linda and Lochwood. Vicki is the only agent that was named Top 25 in BOTH Lakewood and Lake Highlands.

We are a referral based business and sincerely appreciate your referrals!

“Working with Vicki White Homes for the sale of our home was a fantastic experience! Vicki and her team were very professional dealing with a complex transaction and extremely knowledgeable regarding the neighborhood, helping us to get multiple offers and top dollar for our home. We are so glad we got to work with Vicki and would recommend her team to anyone who wants to work with the best of the best!” - Forest Hills resident

“Britt takes a highly emotionally charged transaction and boils it down to keen market insight, experience and sound negotiation skills. When Britt tells you how to sell your house, listen and prepare to move.”

M. Chism

“Although Paul has many clients, we always felt like the only ones. He was at our service pretty much 24/7. We loved Paul’s honest advice and counsel. We always felt good about our decisions. He was always on our side, we were a team.”

“Rick is motivated to help others, so his clients are able to work with a professional who can guide them and help make that buying or selling decision an easy task. He is inspired by people who trust him and allow him to direct them and help find the right path. The end result shows up after the closing when they continue to stay loyal and sincere as clients and friends.”

Kevin Caskey, Director Dallas City Center Realtors

“Dani is the best realtor we have ever worked with, bar none. We bought our house with her 5 years ago and then she sold it for us last month. Dani's expert knowledge of the local market got us two offers, over list price, the first day. We never expected to sell our home for such a great price! Dani is incredibly easy to work with, she handled everything beautifully, we closed on time, and the whole process was a breeze. We are so happy to have her in our corner.”

Sara H.

Mr. and Mrs. Mahmoud

Easton Pl SOLD BUYER REP

Gilbert Ave SOLD

Eden Rock Dr $675,000

County Cork Dr SOLD 568 Aqua Dr LEASED

Lay garden

The Lay Family Garden reopened at the Dallas Arboretum in February thanks to a gift from Susan Lay Atwell and Dorothy Lay as well as from the Estate of Ward Lay and Anthony Atwell. Pictured are the arboretum’s immediate past board chairman Brian Shivers, Susan Lay Atwell and Dorothy Lay.

Local BULLETIN BOARD

CLASSES/TUTORING/ LESSONS

ART: Draw/Paint. Adults All Levels. Lake Highlands N. Rec. Ctr. Days: Mon & Wed. Students bring supplies. Nights: 1xt month workshop, supplies furnished. Jane Cross. 214-534-6829,

ARTISTIC GATHERINGS

Casa Linda Plaza. Art Classes & Drop In Pottery Painting For All Ages. 214-821-8383. Tues-Sat 10am-6pm

GUITAR OR PIANO Patient Teacher. Your Home. 12 Yrs Exp. Reasonable rates. UNT Grad. Larry 469-358-8784

MATHNASIUM has a new Math Learning Center at 7324 Gaston mathnasium.com/dallaslakewood 214-328-MATH (6284)

MUSIC INSTRUCTION Especially For Young People Aged 5-12. Guitar, Piano, Percussion. ChildPlayMusicSchool.com. 214-733-1866

Learn to draw this summer with Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain ®

Classes now offered in Dallas

Visit our website for location and registration info

www.PerceptionDrawing.com

Brenda Catlett Certified Instructor (972)989-0546

CHILDCARE

LOVING, CHRIST-CENTERED CARE SINCE 1982 Lake Highlands Christian Child Enrichment Center Ages 2 mo.-12 yrs. 9919 McCree. 214-348-1123.

EMPLOYMENT

AIRLINE ARE HIRING For those with FAA Certification. Job placement assistance. Financial Aid if Qualified. Get the A&P training at Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 866-453-6204

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES 3108 Seeking Bar Staff. Apply In Person. @ 8500 Arturo Dr. 75228 TABC Cert Reqrd. PET SITTERS, DOG WALKERS reply to http://www.pcpsi.com/join

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

EARN RESIDUAL INCOME learn how to earn income on Energy and Mobile Service. Call Jay 214-707-9379.

SERVICES FOR YOU

AT ODDS WITH YOUR COMPUTER? Easily Learn Essential Skills. Services include Digital Photo Help. Sharon 214-679-9688

SERVICES FOR YOU

CONFUSED? FRUSTRATED? Let A Seasoned Pro Be The Interface Between You & That Pesky Computer. Hardware & Software Installation, Troubleshooting, Training. $60/hr. 1 hr min. Dan 214-660-3733 or stykidan@sbcglobal.net

DISH TV RETAILER Starting at $19.99/month (for 12 months) & High Speed Internet starting at $14.95/month (where available) Save. Ask about Same Day Installation 1-800-615-4064

FUNCTIONAL ART BY MD SOLIS

Metal & Wood Artworks for the home or office. 214-727-7957

MY OFFICE Offers Mailing, Copying, Shipping, Office & School Supplies. 9660 Audelia Rd. myofficelh.com 214-221-0011

LEGAL SERVICES

A SIMPLE WILL. Name a Guardian for Children. Katherine Rose, Attorney 214-728-4044. Office Dallas Tx.

A WILL? THERE IS A WAY Estate/Probate matters. Free Consultation. 214-802-6768 MaryGlennAttorney.com

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

ACCOUNTING, TAXES Small Businesses & Individuals. Chris King, CPA 214-824-5313 www.chriskingcpa.com

BOOKKEEPING NEEDS? Need Help Organizing Finances? No Job Too Small or Big. Call C.A.S. Bookkeeping Services. Cindy 214-821-6903

CONFIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL EDITING Manuscripts Writing Help. Literary Services Unlimited. 469-999-7097

Local Resources

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

DALLAS INSURANCE SERVICES

Life, Health, Medicare Specialist. Jim. 30 Yrs. Exp. dis2insurance.com 214-507-3304

EAST DALLAS CPA Tax and Accounting

For Small Businesses And Individuals Ragan McCoy, CPA 214-202-6525 ragan@eastdallascpa.com

FARMERS INSURANCE CALL JOSH JORDAN 214-364-8280. Auto, Home, Life Renters.

900 wins

Bishop Lynch girls’ basketball coach Andy Zihlman in February won his 900th career game. Zihlman’s Lady Friars beat the Bishop Dunne Falcons 44-32 on Feb. 20, to bring the coach to the 900-win milestone. Zihlman is a 1972 graduate of Bishop Lynch, and he now ranks as the eighth winningest coach in Texas history. Zihlman led the team in consecutive state championships from 1998-2000, and his teams have won a total of 24 state championships.

Local BULLETIN BOARD

PET SERVICES

ADORABLE GROOMS PET SALON New Salon. Grooming, medicated/flea baths. 11111 N. Central Expy 972-629-9554

DEE’S DOGGIE DEN Daycare, Boarding, Grooming, Training. 6444 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-823-1441 DeesDoggieDen.com

HOMEGROWN HOUNDS DOG DELI / BAKERY Healthy homemade dog food/treats. 100% goes to rescue. hghdogs.com

POOP SCOOP PROFESSIONALS Trust The Experts. 214-826-5009. germaine_free@yahoo.com

SKILLMAN ANIMAL CLINIC Is Your Friendly, Personal, Affordable Vet. 9661 Audelia Rd. #340. 214-341-6400

In-Home Professional Care

Customized to maintain your pet’s routine

In-Home Pet Visits & Daily Walks

“Best of Dallas” D Magazine

Serving the Dallas area since 1994

Bonded & Insured www.societypetsitter.com 214-821-3900

BUY/SELL/TRADE

TEXAS RANGERS AND DALLAS STARS

front row seats. Share prime, front-row Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars tickets (available in sets of 10 games). Prices start at $105 per ticket (sets of 2 or 4 tickets per game available) Seats are behind the plate and next to the dugouts for the Rangers: seats are on the glass and on the Platinum Level for the Stars. Other great seats available starting at $60 per ticket. Entire season available except for opening game; participants randomly draw numbers prior to the season to determine a draft order fair for everyone. Call 214-560-4212 or rwamre@advocatemag.com

TOP CASH FOR CARS Any Car, Truck. Running or Not. Call for Instant Offer. 1-800-454-6951

ESTATE/GARAGE SALES

ALL POINTS PROPERTY SERVICES Estate / Moving Sales. Cleanouts. Moving organization. We Can Help! 972-686-7919

CLUTTERBLASTERS.COM

ESTATE SALES

Moving & DownSizing Sales, Storage Units. Organize/De-Clutter Donna 972-679-3100

MIND, BODY & SPIRIT

NEXGEN FITNESS Call Today For Free Session. 972-382-9925 NexGenFitness.com 10759 Preston Rd. 75230

PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINING To Suit Your Specific Training Needs. Terry 214-206-7823. terryrjacobs@outlook.com

CLEANING SERVICES

AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL CLEANING

A Clean You Can Trust

Staff trained by Nationally Certified Cleaning Tech. Chemical-free, Green, or Traditional Cleaning. WindsorMaidServices.com 214-381-MAID (6243)

ALTOGETHER CLEAN

Relax ...We’ll Clean Your House, It Will Be Your Favorite Day! Bonded & Insurance. Free Estimates. 214-929-8413. www. altogetherclean.net

AMAZON CLEANING

Top To Bottom Clean. Fabiana.469-951-2948

CALL GRIME STOPPERS • 214-724-2555

Wanted: Houses to Clean • 20 years experience. Dependable. Efficient. Great Prices. Excellent Refs.

CINDY’S HOUSE CLEANING 15 yrs exp. Resd/Com. Refs. Dependable. 214-490-0133

CONCRETE/ MASONRY/PAVING

Swimming Pool Remodels Patios Stone work • Stamp Concrete 972-727-2727

Deckoart.com

SQUARE NAIL WOODWORKING Cabinet Refacing, Built-ins, Entertainment/ Computer Centers. Jim. 214-324-7398 www.squarenailwoodworking.com

CARPENTRY

& REMODELING

BO HANDYMAN Specializing In Historic Home Renovations & Pro Remodels. Custom Carpentry, Doors, Kitchens, Baths & more. 214-437-9730

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. www.dallastileman.com Back Splash Specials! 214-343-4645

O’BRIEN GROUP INC. Remodeling Dallas For Over 17 Years www.ObrienGroupInc.com 214-341-1448

RENOVATE DALLAS renovatedallas.com 214-403-7247

PayPal ®

TK Remodeling

Your neighborhood remodeler

•Repair •Remodeling •Restoration

•Complete full service

Name it — We do it

http://dallas.tkremodelingcontractors.com

Tommy 972-533-2872 INSURED

Unique Home Construction

- Design, Build, Remodel

- Kitchens & Baths

- New Construction or Additions

Many references available

- Licensed, Insured, Member of BBB www.uniquehomebuild.com

214.533.0716

DELTA CLEANING Insd./Bonded. Move In/Out. General Routine Cleaning. Carpet Cleaning. Refs. Reliable. Dependable. 28+yrs. 972-943-9280.

MAID 4 YOU Bonded/Insured. Park Cities/M Streets Refs. Call Us First. Joyce.214-232-9629

MESS MASTERS Earth friendly housecleaning. 469-235-7272. www.messmasters.com Since ‘91

WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM

Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134

COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS

ALL COMPUTER PROBLEMS SOLVED MAC/PC Great Rates! Keith 214-295-6367

BILL’S COMPUTER REPAIR

Virus Removal, Data Recovery. Home/Biz Network Install. All Upgrades & Repairs. PC Instruction. No Trip Fee. 214-348-2566

IT SOLUTIONS/SUPPORT For Home & Small Business. Parental Controls Speciality. 8 Yrs. Exp. Husband & Wife, Licensed Minister called to His Work. Texas Tech Guru. 214-850-2669

CONCRETE/ MASONRY/PAVING

BRICK & STONE REPAIR

Don 214-704-1722

BRICK, BLOCK, Stone, Concrete, Stucco. Gonzalez Masonry. 214-395-1319

CONCRETE REPAIRS/REPOURS

Demo existing. Stamping and Staining

Driveways/Patio/Walkways

Pattern/Color available Free Estimates 972-672-5359 (32 yrs.)

CONCRETE, Driveway Specialist Repairs, Replacement, Removal, References. Reasonable. Chris 214-770-5001

EDMONDSPAVING.COM Asphalt & Concrete Driveway-Sidewalk-Patio-Repair 214-957-3216

FLAGSTONE PATIOS, Retaining Walls, BBQ’s, Veneer, Flower Bed Edging, All Stone work. Chris 214-770-5001

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Master Electrician. TECL24948 anthonyselectricofdallas.com Family Owned/Operated. Insd. 214-328-1333

EXPERIENCED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Insd. Steve. TECL#27297 214-718-9648

GOVER ELECTRIC Back Up Generators. New and Remodel Work. Commercial & Residential. All Service Work. 469-230-7438. TECL2293

LAKEWOOD ELECTRICAL Local. Insured. Lic. #227509 Call Rylan 214-434-8735

TEXAS ELECTRICAL • 214-289-0639

Prompt, Honest, Quality. TECL 24668

TH ELECTRIC Reasonable Rates. Licensed & Insured. Ted. E257 214-808-3658

WHITE ROCK ELECTRIC All Electrical Services. Lic/Insd. E795. 214-850-4891

EXTERIOR CLEANING

G&G DEMOLITION Tear downs, Haul. Interior/Exterior. 214-808-8925

FENCING & DECKS

#1 COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO. Est. ‘91. 214-692-1991 www.cowboyfenceandiron.com

4 QUALITY FENCING Call Mike 214-507-9322 Specializing in Wood, New or Repair.

AMBASSADOR FENCE INC.

Automatic Gates, Iron & Cedar Fencing, Decks. Since 1996. MC/V 214-621-3217

HANNAWOODWORKS.COM Decks, Fences, Pergolas, Patio Covers. 214-435-9574

KIRKWOOD FENCE & DECK New & Repair. Free Estimates. Nathan Kirkwood. 214-341-0699

LONESTARDECKS.COM 214-357-3975

Trex Decking & Fencing, trex.com

All Wood Decks, Arbors & Patio Covers

TO ADVERTISE 214.560.4203

FENCING & DECKS 214.692.1991

EST. 1991 #1

FENCE & IRON CO.

SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates

cowboyfenceandiron.com

FIREPLACE SERVICES

CHIMNEY SWEEP Dampers/Brick & Stone Repair. DFW Metro. Don 214-704-1722

FLOORING & CARPETING

ALL WALKS OF FLOORS 214-616-7641 Carpet, Wood, Tile Sales/Service Free Estimates

CLIFTON CARPETS 214-526-7405 www.cliftoncarpets.com

DALLAS HARDWOODS 214-724-0936

Installation, Repair, Refinish, Wax, Hand Scrape. Residential, Commercial. Sports Floors. 25 Yrs.

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. www.dallastileman.com Back Splash Specials! 214-343-4645

HASTINGS STAINED CONCRETE New/ Remodel. Stain/Wax Int/Ext. Nick. 214-341-5993. www.hastingsfloors.com

LONGHORN FLOORS LLC 972-768-4372. www.longhornflooring.com

N-HANCE WOOD RENEWAL. No Dust. No Mess. No Odor. nhance.com. 214-321-3012.

WILLEFORD HARDWOOD FLOORS 214-824-1166 • WillefordHardwoodFloors.com

CARPET HARDWOODS CERAMIC Quick, Reliable Installation

John: 972.989.3533 john.roemen@redicarpet.com

Reinventing the Flooring Experience

Restoration Flooring

Hardwood Installation · Hand Scraping Sand & Finish · Dustless

25+ Years Experience

469.774.3147

restorationflooring.net

FOUNDATION REPAIR

• Slabs • Pier & Beam

• Mud Jacking

GARAGE DOORS

ROCKET GARAGE DOOR SERVICE -24/7. Repairs/Installs. 214-533-8670. Coupon On Web. www.RocketDoorService.com

UNITED GARAGE DOORS AND GATES Res/Com. Locally Owned.214-826-8096

GLASS, WINDOWS & DOORS

GREENGO WINDOWS & DOORS

903-802-6957, 214-755-6258

LAKE HIGHLANDS GLASS & MIRROR

custom mirrors • shower enclosures store fronts • casements 214-349-8160

ROCK GLASS CO Replace, repair: windows, mirrors, showers, screens. 214-837-7829

HANDYMAN SERVICES

A R&G HANDYMAN Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Fencing, Roofing, Light Hauling. Ron or Gary 214-861-7569, 469-878-8044

ALL STAR HOME CARE Carpentry, Glass, Tile, Paint, Doors, Sheetrock Repair, and more. 25 yrs. exp. References. Derry 214-505-4830

BO HANDYMAN Specializing In Historic Home Renovations & Pro Remodels. Custom Carpentry, Doors, Kitchens, Baths & more. 214-437-9730

FRAME RIGHT All Honey-Dos/Jobs. Crown mold install $125/rm. Licensed. Matt 469-867-9029

GROOVY HOUSE Is A Different Handyman

Experience! Find Out Why At www.groovyhouse.biz

214-733-2100 • 19 Year Lakewood Resident

HANDYMAN SPECIALIST Residential/ Commercial. Large, small jobs, repair list, renovations. Refs. 214-489-0635

HOMETOWN HANDYMAN All phases of construction. No job too small 214-327-4606

HONEST, SKILLED SERVICE With a Smile. General Repairs/ Maintenance. 214-215-2582

WANTED: ODD JOBS & TO DO LISTS

Allen’s Handyman & Home Repair 214-288-4232

Handy Dan

The Handyman “ToDo’s” Done Right Save $25 on Service Call of $125 or $50 on Service Call of $250 handy-dan.com 214.252.1628

Drywall Doors Senior Safety Carpentry Small & Odd Jobs And More! 972-308-6035 HandymanMatters.com/dallas Bonded &

HOME INSPECTION

HOUSE PAINTING

1 AFFORDABLE HOUSE PAINTING and Home Repair. Quality work. Inside and Out. Free Ests. Local Refs. Ron 972-816-5634 or 972-475-3928

#1 GET MORE PAY LES

Painting. 85% Referrals. Free Est. 214-348-5070

A+ INT/EXT PAINT & DRYWALL

Since 1977. Kirk Evans. 972-672-4681

A1 TOP COAT Professional. Reliable. References. TopCoatOfTexas.com 214-770-2863

ABRAHAM PAINT SERVICE A Women Owned Business 25 Yrs. Int/Ext. Wall Reprs. Discounts On Whole Interiors and Exteriors 214-682-1541

ALL TYPES Painting & Repairs. A+ BBB rating. Any size jobs welcome. Call Kenny 214-321-7000

BENJAMIN’S PAINTING SERVICE Quality Work At Reasonable Prices. 214-725-6768

MANNY’S HOME PAINTING & REPAIR Int./Ext. Sheetrock. Manny 214-334-2160

RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513

TEXAS BEST PAINTING • 214-527-4168

Master Painter. High Quality Work. Int/Ext.

TONY’S PAINTING SERVICE Quality Work

Since 1984. Int./Ext. 214-755-2700

VIP PAINTING & DRYWALL Int/Ext. Sheetrock Repair, Resurfacing Tubs, Counters, Tile Repairs. 469-774-7111 214.542.6214

WWW.BGRONTHEWEB.COM

BRIANGREAM@YAHOO.COM

KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. www.dallastileman.com Back Splash Specials! 214-343-4645

MELROSE TILE Repairs.James Sr., Installer 40 Yrs. Exp. MelroseTile.com 214-384-6746

STONE AGE COUNTER TOPS

Granite, Marble, Tile, Kitchen/Bath Remodels. 972-276-9943 stoneage.dennis@verizon.net

TK REMODELING 972-533-2872

Complete Full Service Repairs, Remodeling, Restoration. Name It — We do it. Tommy. Insured. dallas.tkremodelingcontractors.com

TOM HOLT TILE 30 Yrs Experience In Tile, Backsplashes & Floors. Refs. Avail. 214-770-3444

KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT

WE

• Tubs, Tiles or Sinks

• Cultured Marble

• Kitchen Countertops

LAWNS,

A BETTER TREE COMPANY • JUST TREES Complete tree services. Tree & Landscape Lighting! Mark 214-332-3444

A BETTER TREE MAN Trims, Removals, Insd. 12 Yrs Exp. Roberts Tree Service. 214-808-8925

A&B LANDSCAPING Full Landscape & Lawn Care Services. Degreed Horticulturist. 214-534-3816

AYALA’S LANDSCAPING SERVICE

Call the Land Expert Today! Insured. 214-773-4781

CHUPIK TREE SERVICE

Trim, Remove, Stump Grind. Free Est. Insured. 214-823-6463

DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914

Lawn Service & Landscape Installation

GREENSKEEPER Winter Clean Up & Color. Sodding, Fertilization. Lawn Maintenance & Landscape. Res/Com. 214-546-8846

HOLMAN IRRIGATION

Sprinkler & Valve Repair/ Rebuild Older Systems. Lic. #1742. 214-398-8061

LSI LAWN SPRINKLERS “Making Water Work” Irrigation system Service & Repair. Specializing In Older Copper Systems. LI #13715. 214-283-4673

ORTIZ LAWNCARE Complete Yard Care. Service by Felipe. Free Est. 214-215-3599

RONS LAWN Organic Solutions. Not Environmental Pollution. Landscape & Maintenance 972-222-LAWN (5296)

TAYLOR MADE IRRIGATION Repairs, service, drains. 30+ years exp. Ll 6295 M-469-853-2326. John

TRACY’S LAWN CARE • 972-329-4190

Lawn Mowing & Leaf Cleaning

U R LAWN CARE Maintenance. Landscaping. Your Personal Yard Service by Uwe Reisch uwereisch@yahoo.com 214-886-9202

WHITE ROCK TREE WIZARDS Professionals, Experts, Artists. Trim, Rmv, Cable Repair, Cavity-Fill Stump Grind. Emergency Hazards. Insd. Free Est. 972-803-6313

PLUMBING

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POOLS

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CAMPBELL PLUMBING Repairs, Fixtures, Senior Discounts. 214-321-5943

HAYES PLUMBING INC. Repairs. Insured, 214-343-1427 License M13238

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Education

Bishop Lynch High School president Ed Leyden received the Catholic Foundation Award in February. The foundation also donated to the school’s Ed and Barbara Leyden Scholarship Fund. Leyden won the award for “his leadership role and positive impact on the Catholic education community.”

Business

Dr. Christy Riddle joined White Rock Dermatology in February. Riddle is from Dallas and joins the practice after more than three years at Dallas Diagnostic Association in Plano. Her dermatology expertise includes cosmetic, medical, pediatric and surgical procedures.

Volunteers

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America named East Dallas resident Matthew Newman Big Brother of the Year for Community Based Programs for Dallas County. Newman began volunteering with the organization in 2009 after he lost his job. Newman says his “whole life was changed” when he met his “little,” Anthony. “My little brother is the reason I wake up every single day,” he says. “Truly the best gift ever.”

People

Woodrow Wilson High School junior Kadrian Oliver participated in the 2015 Miss Teen pageant March 15. Oliver was chosen based on her academic work, community involvement and an interview with the pageant coordinator. One local pageant winner will compete in the national competition in Orlando for more than $30,000 in prizes and awards.

Janice Miller of C.C. Young Senior Living celebrated her 105th birthday in January. She was born in Tennessee and moved to Texas around 1918, when she was 8. She married Methodist minister T. Lee Miller, and they served the community throughout their lives. Janice Miller taught piano and supported church groups, mentored ministers’ wives and was choir director and a Sunday school teacher. She has one daughter, two grandchildren, and seven greatgrandchildren.

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DON’T SHOOT THE POOCH

North Texas lawmakers are sponsoring a bill in the Texas Legislature to require training for police officers on how to deal with dogs they perceive as dangerous.

While your postal carrier is equipped with pepper spray to avoid dog bites, police officers are more likely to shoot and kill if a dog comes after them.

There have been several incidents over the past few years of police officers in the Dallas area shooting dogs whose owners later said posed no threat.

Helen Giddings of Dallas and Nicole Collier and Charlie Geren of Fort Worth authored bills in the Texas House of Representatives that would require training on nonlethal methods of dealing with loose dogs.

Without such training, some officers react quickly by shooting dogs without thinking of other options, such as using a catchpole or pepper spray.

Sen. Wendy Davis proposed a similar bill in 2013, but it did not make it out of committee for a vote by the full senate.

About 2,800 police officers in Texas already have received training on how to deal with dogs, but this bill would make it mandatory for every police department. If one of the bills becomes law, training likely would be implemented in the police academies.

— Rachel Stone

CRIME NUMBERS |

600 block of Cristler Avenue, where a man stabbed his roommate with a butcher knife

11:45 p.m.

when the man attacked his roommate, who was sleeping. The victim was taken to Baylor hospital

30s

age of the suspect, who fled the scene. He also cut a witness who tried to stop the attack

SOURCE: Dallas Police Department

WHY VOTE?

Because this year, all of the big issues boil down to just one COMMENT. Visit lakewood.advocatemag.com and search Last Word to tell us what you think.

Before the new millennium, I couldn’t have told you who my city councilmember was. I’m not totally confident I could have named the mayor. Back then, I was among the 90 percent of registered voters in Dallas who don’t vote in municipal elections. I figured city races weren’t that important (they just deal with potholes and garbage collection, right?). I rationalized that I didn’t have time to learn the issues and candidates. I’d do my civic duty and vote in the important races, like congressional races, in presidential elections, and statewide offices. But

historic Tudors in our neighborhood, we started investigating what we could do to protect our homes. This led us to seek conservation district status for our neighborhood, which required approval by the Dallas City Council.

For the next 18 months, I got a civics lesson in municipal politics. I watched the City Plan Commission in action. I worked closely with dedicated, hard-working city staff. I saw the Dallas City Council make far-reaching, long-term decisions that would impact our city and region for decades to come. When the Dallas City Council finally approved our conservation district, I had a Mr. Smith Goes to Washington epiphany: Organized, united residents can make a real difference in our town!

to know about the candidates in just six short weeks.

The great thing is, you don’t need to. Just vote for the candidate who’s against the Trinity Toll Road. (Pro tip: “I don’t know” or “I need to study the issue” is code for “I love me some Trinity Toll Road.”)

You’re balking. You don’t make decisions based on a single issue! You take your civic responsibilities seriously! You’re not a one-issue voter!

That’s good to know, because the Trinity Toll Road isn’t a one-issue issue.

I wouldn’t bother with city elections.

It was 2001 when I first got a glimmer of how very wrong I’d been. After three years in Dallas, my husband Paul and I moved into our first home in the M Streets. Frustrated by the increasing number of modern McMansions that were replacing the

While the issues debated at the national level had once seemed so lofty and important, I now realized that my everyday life was affected more directly by decisions made at Dallas City Hall. So I joined the 10 percent of registered voters in Dallas who go to the polls every other May. I learned to love local government so much that I ran for city council.

If you’re among the 90 percent of voters who don’t cast ballots in city elections, please make an exception this year. With six open seats — two of which are in East Dallas and Lake Highlands — we have a remarkable opportunity to change business as usual at Dallas City Hall.

But you’re still skeptical. You’re thinking you’ve never voted in a city council election and you don’t know the issues. You’re thinking you can’t possibly learn everything you need

A candidate’s position on the Trinity Toll Road tells us much more than whether they think it’s a good idea to build a massive, high-speed toll road through downtown parkland. That’s because the Trinity Toll Road isn’t so much a litmus test, but a vision test that gives us insight into a candidate’s fundamental philosophy about Dallas.

Candidates who oppose the Trinity Toll Road believe our city should be run by the citizens of Dallas, not the Dallas Citizens Council. They understand that it’s better to invest in hundreds of small neighborhood projects than a handful of massive, world-class boondoggles. They believe in building a city that’s a great place to live in, not drive through.

May’s election offers us a chance to change how things are done at 1500 Marilla Street. If you don’t usually vote in municipal races, believe me, I get it. But for the sake of our city, go vote on May 9. It’ll make a world of difference to the future of Dallas.

The Trinity Toll Road isn’t so much a litmus test, but a vision test that gives us insight into a candidate’s fundamental philosophy about Dallas.

Angela Hunt is a neighborhood resident and former Dallas City Councilwoman in East Dallas. She writes a monthly opinion column about neighborhood issues. Her opinions are not necessarily those of the Advocate or its management. Send comments and ideas to her at 6301 Gaston, Suite 820, Dallas 75214; FAX to 214.823.8866; or email ahunt@advocatemag.com.

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