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The renovated Women and Children’s Center at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas is now complete. And its front entrance will really set the tone. Featuring tile, hardwood floors, and a dramatic slate wall fountain, you might get the idea you’re checking into a high-end spa—except for the clinical expertise that’s evident immediately. The renovation includes amenities like beautiful private rooms, tiled bathrooms with a warming light and warming towel rack—even a sleep area for dad. Everywhere you’ll see soothing colors and ambient lighting, designed to create a calming, relaxing environment—and thoughtful technological touches like flat-screen TVs with DVD and a work area with wireless Internet.

Enjoy our new spa-like environment—with the same advanced care you expect from Baylor.

To find an OB/GYN on the medical staff at Baylor Dallas, call 1.800.4BAYLOR or visit BaylorHealth.com/DallasWomen.

It promises to be a pretty relaxing environment for you, too.

ONLY IN LAKEWOOD

Neighborhood residents Shannon Loftus and Joel Pipkin take advantage of warm weather on a Saturday morning near Lower Greenville. Pipkin performs at the Wine Therapist on Tuesday nights and teaches guitar to children. Find out more about his guitar lessons at childplaymusic.com.

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MAN IN THEMIRROR Perhaps he’s not an accurate reflection

Why do dogs chase their tails, even after they’ve caught them? Why do people with expensive cars intentionally take up two parking spaces in crowded parking lots?

And why does my aging body still do daily battle with acne?

That’s a question I asked myself the other morning while contorting my face in the mirror right before I gummed my oatmeal and applesauce. It’s not exactly a traditional resolution, I suppose, but surely there must be a way to rid myself of facial blemishes in the new year.

The fact that acne is a problem that just now has risen to the top of my list probably says a lot about my life, especially since the issue continued to clog my brain on the drive to work and even as I fired up the computer to see what had filled my inbox overnight.

And then I read the short email: A good friend was apologizing that a golf outing we were planning a few months down the road probably wouldn’t be happening because he just found out he had esophageal cancer.

I read the few sentences in the email a couple of times, not so much because I didn’t understand what he was saying but because I didn’t want to understand. And then I did what most people would do — I Googled “esophageal cancer” because I didn’t know much about it.

And a few clicks into my research, after soberly noting that the most recommended form of treatment involves finding a “clinical trial”, I saw the numbers: About 16,640 new cases of esophageal cancer are diagnosed in the United States each year, and about 14,500 people die of the disease each year.

As my friend, a real estate investment guy who single-handedly pulled me through our MBA accounting class, noted wryly when I talked with him later: “I’ve run the numbers, and they aren’t very rosy.”

His wife of 15-plus years took the news fairly well, he said, but their two teenagers sobbed uncontrollably. Surgery was out because his cancer already had snuck over to

surrounding organs, so he was pinning hope on four progressively more aggressive rounds of chemotherapy, four 10-day blocks of hell that my friend said he “hoped to survive” in order to buy enough time for cancer researchers to find a cure for his at-the-moment virtually uncurable disease.

“There are still some things I don’t want to miss in my life,” he said, choking a bit as he spoke the words into his phone.

Hang in there, I told him; I couldn’t think of much else to say. Dealing with cancer is a mostly personal crusade, as much mental as physical, particularly when you know the odds don’t favor the outcome you want.

The conversation ended, the obligatory endof-call greetings were exchanged, and we both cursed his situation without swearing or crying or raising our voices.

I worked my way through the rest of the day, completing my regular tasks and booking future meetings on my calendar and discussing future stories for our magazine. And I went home to fill in my wife about the day’s events.

As the day wound down, I found myself in the bathroom again, staring at the same blemished face that had given me so much pain that morning.

And I decided that maybe I wouldn’t spend so much time looking into the mirror tomorrow, because the reflection looking back at me seemed to be pointing in the wrong direction.

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BACK TALK: MORE CONSIGNMENT TROUBLE?

Last month, as neighbors began to call us about another potential consignment store scam, Advocate editor Rachel Stone checked into the accusations. Excerpts from her original post on the Back Talk East Dallas blog are below; to read the post in full and to comment, visit lakewood.advocatemag.com and search: Heavenly Consignments.

In the wake of the Red Cat scandal, another neighborhood consignment store owner is being accused of misleading her clients.Some clients say Lisa Massena of Heavenly Consignments on Garland Road accepted their consignments but never paid, even while admitting, in some cases, she sold the items.

“As far as I know, 90 percent of the people have been paid,” Massena says.

The only ones she hasn’t paid out are those who she cannot reach, she says.But Heavenly Consignments, which opened in August 2009, has an “F” rating from the Better Business Bureau because of two unanswered complaints. It has negative ratings on consumer websites. And several clients say she stiffed them.

Massena sent out a letter to clients stating that the business is closing because of her husband’s recent death, and clients should pick up their consignments. The letter states they will be paid within 45 days for anything that has sold. In the summer, Ellen Quinn of East Dallas says she consigned “a ton” of costume jewelry that had belonged to her grandmother to Heavenly Consignments. Six of the pieces were sterling silver, one with a pearl and one with an emerald chip.

“Of course, those were the ones that came up missing,” Quinn says.

When Quinn went to retrieve the jewelry, Massena told Quinn she couldn’t find it. Massena came up with some of the jewelry on a second visit, but the most valuable items were missing, and Massena didn’t have sales receipts for them, Quinn says, adding that she hasn’t been paid for the

jewelry or for two pieces of furniture Heavenly Consignments sold for her. Massena, however, says Quinn has been paid in full.

“She’s clearly lied to me,” Quinn says of Massena. “I don’t think I’m going to get a penny out of it.”

Another client, neighborhood resident Julia Woodard, says she brought antiques, including a shoeshine stand, to Heavenly Consignments.

“They told me it sold [around mid-October]. I said, ‘So where’s my check?’ ” she says.

Woodard says she is still trying to retrieve other consigned items that are now missing. Massena says it takes about 45 days from the time an item sells to the time the check is sent out. She admits that payments were slow after the store first opened, “and I apologize for that,” she says.

She is closing the store because she says it is too much to handle. Her husband was near death for two months, and she could not focus on the business. Massena resents the comparison to Red Cat, which closed without notice and is accused of selling clients’ consignments at estate sales and keeping the profits.

“I’m doing this the right way. I’m not closing in the middle of the night. I’m telling people to come get their stuff,” Massena says. “If you want to put a negative mark against me, I really don’t care because I lost my husband. I took care of him while he was sick with cancer for five years, and I had to take him off life support. We were married 30 years.”

“I was trapped in my neighborhood nearly all day. Thanks a lot, White Rock Marathon. I’m sick of it — it happens every year for a full day, plus several knock-off races doing the same thing. We live in this neighborhood. It is ours. This is our city. We need to make the decision-makers pay attention to our very legitimate complaints. Have you ever noticed the way people treat us when we try to stand up for ourselves on this issue?”

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WHAT’S SOMETHING NEW AND POSITIVE YOU HAVE PLANNED FOR THE NEW YEAR?

This is going to be our low-key, local year. Instead of big trips, it will be small indulgences to support the local community. More tiny dinner parties with friends, more cooking together, more day trips.

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As a human rights lawyer and activist, I’ll be joining the worldwide campaign to eradicate sexual violence toward women and children.

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I’m going to help my dear Nigerian friends build a school in rural, middle-belt Nigeria. We broke ground last summer, and this year we hope to build so the Mary Penelope Academy can open in the fall of 2011.

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BOOKSTORE ANNIVERSARY

Thank you for the article on Paperbacks

Plus [ Advocate Back Talk blog “Paperbacks Plus celebrates 36th anniversary”]. It is such a great store. I was volunteering at a library book sale last night, and one of the buyers was going on and on about how nice the owner is. I thought we were going to wind up forming a Paperbacks Plus fan club.

—JAMES TAYLOR, VIA EMAIL

ONCOR TREE TRIMMING

This would be a positive change [ Advocate Back Talk blog, “Oncor to change treetrimming practice after meeting with Sen. Carona”] for the existing old stately trees if Oncor will really do this. Future butchering can be avoided if contractors would research the proper growth of trees. Just a suggestion for someone who wants to plant a tree: Go to the Dalas Arboretum and find that species in full growth and then take a glance at your area and visualize that tree in your yard. There are so many varieties of trees and shrubs to choose from. It just takes some research.

—BECKY AUSTIN, VIA

Good, I guess, but a little late for those of us whose trees have already been butchered. On the other hand, at least our power didn’t go out on the last high-wind day like it usually does.

—QUENTIN, VIA

If the residentswould just take care of their trees, Oncor wouldn’t have to do it. I hope they charge the residents individually for the tree trimming service they are providing.

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FIGHTING TO MAKETHETRAILSSAFER

This story [“Enough is Enough”, December Advocate ] makes it sound like the tragic fatality on the Katy trail is the cyclist’s. The author labels the “speeding cyclist”, but why wasn’t the runner labeled as “irresponsible” or “erratic” for turning abruptly

without looking behind her? As far as I know, the cyclist hasn’t been charged with anything, and most stories I’ve seen acknowledge the runner bears much of the blame, so why does your story paint it in this light?

—WILSON, VIA

One thing I will say regarding Ted Barker’s position — families with children use the trails. Unfortunately, children are not going to stay on their side of the trail and understand all the rules associated with a hikeand-bike shared lane like this. As a cyclist, it is frustrating, but it is what it is. Folks view high speed cyclists as the one thing they can regulate off the trails, though the issue to me, as a cyclist, is that there aren’t dedicated bike lanes in Dallas and most roads are simply not safe to share with cars because Dallas folks also feel the road is for cars only, and at the end of the day, as a cyclist I will not play chicken with a two-ton machine. I’d rather be alive than right.

—BRIAN VIA

I agree that the wording in the story does imply fault with the cyclist. However, I don’t think we need to assign fault to either side of this tragedy. The Katy Trail incident is not representative of the problem that needs to be solved at White Rock; it simply brought the spotlight.

—STUART,

VIA

Editor’s note: The line about the cyclist hitting the runner wasn’t meant to imply fault. We didn’t want to ignore what happened on the trail in this story, since the accident brought the speed issue to the forefront, but we didn’t feel this story was the place to go into detail about the Katy Trail accident. Read what we had to say about that by searching “busy trails” at lakewood.advocatemag.com.

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You can use almost any space in your home in any way you see t. Need a home o ce, a library, or a sunroom? Rather than incur the greater cost of expanding your home, consider reinventing your existing rooms. A formal dining room which now occupies prime real estate at the front of the home could become that ideal o ce space. A fourth bedroom, now vacated by your college student could become a sunroom. Or two bedrooms could be joined to create a second master suite, perfect for multi-generation families.

Turn Your Kitchen into a Social Hub

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adjoining rooms. O en the result is something even more satisfying than what you’ll nd in newer homes, because you’ve lived there and you’re intimately familiar with the ow, the useability, and even the storage areas. You can walk the remodeler through your home, describing how you want to retain the boundaries and intimacy you enjoy, while opening the space to create a more useable “great room”.

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ink of your home as a composition. Your nishes don’t need to be luxurious, but try to tie in subtle elements from room to room to improve the ow. The repetition of similar materials, colors, and textures will produce a more complex, yet integrated space that feels satisfying, engaging, and better reflects your personal style.

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You might recognize his face from “Good Morning Texas”, which airs at 9 a.m. weekdays on WFAA, or his voice from Texas Lottery or Taco Bueno commercials, or some Englishlanguage versions of Japanese anime films. Or maybe you’ve just seen him hanging around the White Rock area with his daughters. As busy as his schedule keeps him, performer extraordinaire R OB Mc cOLL uM was prepared to “move heaven and earth” for the opportunity to star in one of his favorite musicals, “The Drowsy c haperone”, which runs through Saturday, Jan. 8 at Theatre Three.

Did you always plan to be an actor or performer?

No. I acted in junior high and high school, and definitely had the bug, but I never knew you could do it for a living. So I took business classes at Trinity University in San Antonio — leave it to me to take business at a liberal university, huh? What was I thinking? I got to Dallas and took a job in sales and marketing. It was during that time that a group hired me to help market their actor’s showcase, and I got to know a little bit more about agents, casting directors and that world. I got an agent, and started doing some part-time work. I really liked it so much that I became a licensed stockbroker, which eventually allowed me more time for acting pursuits. And eventually, I was able to make a living on acting.

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SO YOU CAN MAKE IT AS AN ACTOR HERE IN DALLAS?YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO TO HOLLYWOOD OR NEW YORK?

It was a complete surprise to me how many actors are here in Dallas. You won’t get those big glamorous roles if you stay in Dallas, but you can make a very good living as an actor. I always would try to convince the guys who got the parts I wanted that they were ready to go to LA and make it big! I was content trying to be the big fish in the little pond.

SO YOU NEVER WANTED TO MOVE AWAY TO DO THEATER IN THE BIG APPLE?

Well, my family is here. When I first got into this whole thing, I took some improv classes. I ended up marrying Krystal, the teacher. We had two girls, Manon and Lily, who are now 7 and 9. We are no longer married, but we get along wonderfully. She is also a pretty well-known actor who lives in this area.

ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT YOUR PART IN THE AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL, “THE DROWSYCHAPERONE”?

I am completely excited. I first discovered the musical when my wife brought home the soundtrack after she saw the show on Broadway. Every member of our family knows all the songs. The show is an absolute love letter to musicals and expresses the way we feel about them: As much as we love musicals, we — us theater types especially — love to make fun of them and how silly they can be with their schmaltzy songs and such this show allows us to comment on that, yet revel in it. I also love the idea that my children will be able to see this. They know all the music, and they will get to see their dad as “the man in chair”.

WHAT DOES THE “MAN IN CHAIR” ROLE ENTAIL?

He is a musical theater geek, the narrator and not a part of any of the musical numbers, which works out well because I don’t sing particularly well.

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WITH YOUR GIG ON WFAA, IT MUST BE TOUGH TO MAKE TIME FOR THEATER, NO?

The director called me for the part because he remembered me from a role I auditioned for two years ago. During the audition, we talked about “The Drowsy Chaperone”, and he remembered that. Despite my busy schedule, when he called, I knew I would move heaven and earth to be able to do this.

HOWDID YOU WIND UP AS THE “GOOD MORNING TEXAS”CO-HOST?

About two years ago, they put out the call for auditions. In the beginning, we didn’t even know what it was for. As we got deeper into the audition process, I learned that the former co-host, Gary Cogill, was moving to another role at WFAA, and that I was trying out for GMT.

WHATDO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE JOB?

It is a great job, and I get to meet so many interesting people. Meeting Eddie Izzard, for me, was a huge thrill. I had a total nerd moment meeting C3PO.I’ve met wonderful authors like Daniel Silva and, recently, the two gentlemen from John F. Kennedy’s secret service team who wrote a book about the Kennedy assassination. Then there are all the local people doing great things with local businesses and nonprofits. I also like that the position has allowed me to get the word out about local theater. Since coming to GMT,I have tried to be a voice for the Dallas arts community. The quality of local productions and talent is amazing.

—CHRISTINA HUGHES

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artist in residence

When he was offered an art-teaching job at St. John’s Episcopal in 1990, artist Martin Delabano gladly accepted, mostly because he wanted out of his job at the iron foundry, where he labored in close proximity to 3,000-degree metals and had once seen a man’s legs crushed by a cage of motor blocks. “It is hard, nasty, dangerous work,” he recalls. He had gone to school at St. John’s, and thought it would make a nice (safe) “transitional” job. “I remember thinking, ‘Hmm, middle schoolers, yeah right! I will be looking for another job in two years,’ ” he says. “Then I looked up and 10 years had passed. Turns out I love it.” Delabano, a sculptor of colorful expressionistic pieces, comes from a line of artists. His grandfather, whose inherited tools Delabano uses in his craft, was a woodworker. His father, Barney, was a staffer at the Dallas Museum of Art for 30 years and a painter. His parents’ art collections shaped his early interests. “I grew up in a house stuffed with paintings; drawings; and Pre-Columbian, African and New Guinea sculptures and baskets, which had a profound influence on me. I almost didn’t have the choice to not be an artist,” he says. Over the last couple of years, Delabano has taken up mandolin making, and he plays quite well (search his name on YouTube and hear for yourself). “I’ve played guitar since I was about 13, but I’d gotten bored with it. I was stale, and I wanted to learn something new.” For his talent, teaching (he also taught part-time at Brookhaven College for 18 years) and his avid commitment to the Carter Blood Center, he received the 2010 Distinguished Texas Artist Award. Delabano has donated about 21 gallons of blood to date. It started, he says, after he donated for a student with cancer. “They said I was good for platelets.” So he continues to give.

—Christina hughes BaBB

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Visit lakewood. advocatemag.com and search: Delabano to watch a video of Martin Delabano at work.

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by donating to Baal Dan, a charity that cuts out the middle men and sends dollars directly to the poorest people in India. Richards Group employee Tanya Pinto founded the charity in 2006 after finding inspiration volunteering at Mother Theresa’s orphanage in Calcutta. She realized that charities in India typically only give a small percentage of donations to their causes. And a little bit of money can go a long way. Through Baal Dan, $1 can feed a child for one day, and $365 can send a child to school for one year. More information is available at baaldan.com or 214.566.8926.

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... while helping Woodrow Wilson High School. Zumba classes are held every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the boys’ gym. The classes cost $2 per person, and 60 cents from every fee goes to a school fund. Certified instructor Denise Malley leads zumba, which is an aerobics workout that incorporates Latin dance moves. Donations go to cheerleading, the spring musical, sports teams and other programs at Woodrow.

KNoW of WAyS that neighbors can spend time, attend an event, or purchase or donate something to benefit a neighborhood nonprofit? Email your suggestion to launch@ advocatemag.com.

working dogs

Paige Anderson is a talent agent who represents “rock stars” with names like Butters, Rookie, Othello and Oreo. They might not trash hotel rooms, but they’re still animals. Anderson owns an agency called Beast, and her critter clients have appeared in print ads for Neiman Marcus and Pier One Imports as well as TV spots for PetSmart and Western Union. Anderson was a photo stylist for eight years, and she’s been an animal-lover all her life. At home in Forest Hills, she has four rescue dogs, and she usually has one or two foster pups, too. In 2007, she realized she could combine two things she loves and make a niche for herself. Anderson describes a recent commercial where the producer wanted a dog to take a bag of potato chips from an actor’s hand, carry it in its mouth to a dog bed, drop the chips, and lie down in the bed. “That’s a lot of behaviors that have to be all in one sequence for the shot,” she says. “People don’t realize how much goes into it.” Anderson says she realized early on that it’s better to call for the behaviors producers expect rather than calling for a certain breed. Most of the dogs she represents have agility training because they’re focused, obedient and svelte. Just as runway models have to be skinny, so do canine models. “Most people’s pets are overweight,” she says. “I’ve had to tell people their dog is too fat.” Just because a dog is photogenic doesn’t mean it can be a model. Anderson says she receives about 10 emails a day from people asking her to represent their pets. Most of them are rejected. Anderson also represents cats, including Cadbury, who stars in a hilarious new Western Union commercial. She works with lizards, skunks, monkeys, bunnies and horses. But she draws the line at alligators: “My only rule is, I won’t work with anything that can eat me.” —Rachel

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Put your sweet tooth on red alert with this smooth, chocolate-flavored Red Velvet Cake topped with real cream cheese icing. 9016 Garland Rd. 214.328.9102 CheesecakeRoyale.com

HIGHLANDS

Tyler Candles! Made with the finest ingredients and guaranteed to fragrance a room in minutes. Wonderful fragrances & great selection. 10233 E. NW Hwy.@Ferndale (near Albertsons) 214.553.8850 Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 TheStoreinLH.com

LOVETENNIS

Dallas’ only boutique for everything tennis. Fashion, shoes and equipment for women, men and children. Call for details on hosting your team 214.691.1540 LoveTennisDallas.com

René

TRUE BEAUTY Rx SKINCARE CLINIC & BEAUTY BAR

SAVE $10 on EyeBright. Patented anti-aging eye treatment clinically proven to reduce dark circles, under eye puffiness and diminish appearance of deep wrinkles. See results in just 28 days! New Year special $68. 6224 La Vista Dr. 214.434.1664 truebeautyrx.com

STELLA & DOT

Nothing brings out the best in you like a friend. New tween friendship bracelets $22 each available in Blue (Smart), Pink (Fun), Yellow (Kind), and Turquoise (True).

Toudouze at toudouze@mac.com or visit my website stelladot.com/rene

PAINTING WITH A TWIST

Express your inner artist! Instructors lead attendees in creating paintings with a featured piece of art, bring nothing more than your imagination, a bottle of wine or beverage. Perfect for Private Parties as well. 5202 Lovers Ln. 214.350.9911 paintingwithatwist.com

RANDOM

Channel your inner Cupid and flutter by Random to find a delightful treasure for your Valentine. To sweeten the deal, gift wrap is on the house!

Hillside Village Center

6465 E. Mockingbird Ln., #366 214.827.9499 ShopAtRandom.com

out&about in january

01.08.11

TRASHING OUR TREASURE

FREE It happens after heavy rainfall or snowstorms. Waves of debris wash downstream, forming a large ring of trash around White Rock Lake. A new photographic exhibit sheds light on how these unnatural predators affect our local wildlife habitats. “Trashing Our Treasure” opens Jan. 8 at the Bath House Cultural Center’s White Rock Lake Museum, kicking off the 2011 “Talkin’ Trash” educational series by the Dallas nonprofit Shared FUEL. The exhibit aims to raise environmental awareness and start a visual conversation about how to reduce the human impact on natural areas like White Rock, which reaches its 100th anniversary this year. The reception will be Saturday, Jan. 29, 7-9 p.m. at the museum, 521 E. Lawther, and the show runs through April 17. For details, call 214.670.8749 or visit whiterocklakemuseum.org. —E MILy TOMA n

01.01, 01.13 & 01.27 POETRY EVENTS FREE Half Price

Books at 5803 E. Northwest Highway hosts poetry events monthly, including an open mic night Jan. 1 and poetry workshops Jan. 13 and 27. All events are at 7 p.m. For details, call 214.379.8000 or visit dallaspoets.org.

01.05-01.26 SECTION 8 COMEDY $10 The Section 8

Comedy troupe will perform its improv stylings at 9 p.m. every Tuesday at Ozona Grill & Bar, 4615 Greenville. For details, visit section8comedy.com.

01.06-01.08 THE ZOOKEEPER’S

JOURNAL $8-$10 Triple J Productions presents a play that offers a peek inside the world of zoo animals — from their day-to-day lives to how they deal with emotions. Showtimes are 8 p.m. ThursdayFriday and 3 and 8 p.m. Sunday at the Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther. For tickets and details, call the box office at 469.525.3263 or visit triplejproductions.org.

happeningsLAUNCH

01.20 ARLENE COLBERT AS JULIA CHILD

FREE Arlene Colbert, a book reviewer and living history actress, will portray Julia Child from the time her book “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” published in 1961 to her death in 2004. The event runs 6-8 p.m. at the Lakewood Library, 6121 Worth. For details, call 214.670.1376.

01.21-01.22

BAREFOOT BRIGADE DANCE

FESTIVAL $10-

$15 Contemporary Dance Fort Worth presents the 10th annual Barefoot Brigade Dance Festival, which includes dance companies from all over Texas. Performances are 8 p.m. Friday and 3 and 8 p.m. Saturday at the Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther. For details and tickets, call 214.886.2321 or visit cdfw. org.

01.21-02.27

THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS $14-$25

In this adaptation of “Three Little Pigs”, the wolf gets to tell his side of the story. Based on the popular book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, the musical runs at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays at the Dallas Children’s Theater at Rosewood Center, 5938 Skillman. For details and tickets, call the box office at 214.740.0051 or visit dct.org.

01.24 BEST COAST $18 The Granada Theater presents Los Angeles indie rock band Best Coast with Wavves and No Joy. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. at the theater, 3524 Greenville. For details and tickets, call 214.824.9933 or visit granadatheater.com.

A guide to dining & drinking in our neighborhood

Delicious.

HealtHy Home cooking

Darlene rosen bustles arounD tHe small kitcHen inside her Junius Heights home. An enchilada frittata simmers on the stove, filling the air with the smell of roasted Hatch chilies, onions and chicken sausage. This is where Rosen feels most at home. “Since I love it, time disappears,” she says. About two years ago, Rosen turned her passion into an online catering business, Honey Girl Kitchen, preparing meals using organic ingredients and hormone-free meats. From orders for individuals to those topping 75, Rosen does it all in her own kitchen. The business grew out of her neighborhood playgroup. Other moms loved Rosen’s food so much they started asking her to cook for birthday parties, baptisms and other family events. Most of the recipes Rosen uses came from her mother. “I never tasted Hamburger Helper until I was out of the house,” Rosen says. “She never cooked out of a box.” Along with regular menu choices, Rosen features a different item each month — wild mushroom shepherd’s pie for January.

In 2012 Rosen plans to start operating out of a food truck downtown, offering home-cooked meals during lunchtime. For now, she’s savoring her time in the kitchen.

—Emily Toman

Honey girl k itc H en

214.532.3510

Honeygirlkitc H en.com

Pictured: Enchilada frittata

Three more spots for guilt-free eating:

1 Garden Café

you know exactly where your food is coming from at this o ld East Dallas establishment that uses fresh herbs and vegetables straight from its backyard garden.

Junius & HenDerson

214.887.8330

gar D encafe.net

2 Kala C handji’s

For years, this i ndian restaurant has been helping vegetarians stay on the wagon, going that extra mile to use only the freshest, healthiest ingredients that align with the a yurvedic art of cooking for the body, mind and spirit. gurley & graHam

214.821.1048

kalac H an DJ is.com

3 loC al

For an upscale twist on healthy eating, this Deep Ellum restaurant does just what its name suggests — it uses local ingredients and in-season products. elm & Walton

214.752.7500

localDallas.com

YOUR GUIDE TO DINING OUT

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG $FB

Come enjoy yourselves at Another Broken Egg Cafe, the premier breakfast brunch, and lunch cafe in East Dallas. Crabcakes on homemade crostini bread await, enjoy the finest benedicts in all of Dallas. We recently partnered with the Humane Society to offer all cage free eggs from local Dallas farmers. Come try our new location in the Old Town shopping center. Locally owned and operated by Chris Harwood. 1152 N Buckner Blvd (across from Doctors Hospital) 214.954.7182.

ASIAN MINT $$ODFBWB Our Highland Park location, The Mint, offers an array of Asianfused cuisine, specializing in Bangkok style dishes. We feature farm fresh ingredients, beautifully presented, coupled with a chic atmosphere and friendly service. Happy Hour is 5pm-6:30pm Mon.-Fri.

all beers and house wines are $3; $2 off appetizers, soups & salads. 4246 Oak Lawn Ave. 214.219.6469. The Asian Mint, along with its fused and sushi menus, also offers one of the best dessert bars in Dallas. 11617 N. Central Expwy. 214.363.6655. www.themintdallas.com

BACK COUNTRY BBQ $WB Over 30 years of Texas-style BBQ. Family dining – 8 different meats, variety of homemade vegetables. Complete catering & custom cooking. Beer, wine, margaritas. 6940 Greenville Ave. 214.696.6940.

CHUBBY’S $ When looking for a restaurant to have breakfast, lunch or dinner, we all want a place that serves up variety, hearty helpings and even bigger portions of friendliness. The Touris family has developed a recipe that delivers all of the above at a good price. With four locations in the Metroplex, Chubby’s Family Restaurant provides a rustic setting with down home cooking. Catering available. Locations: 11331 E. NW Hwy. 214-348-6065 and 7474 S. Cockrell Hill Rd. 972-298-1270.

TILLMAN’S ROADHOUSE $$ODWB

Tillman’s is a place for really good food, drinks, and music in a fun, casual, come-as-you-are environment. An update on the classic Texas roadhouse with regional menu favorites, familiar tunes and no-one is a stranger hospitality — all energized with a modern take. A combination of both rustic and lush in everything from the menu to the décor make Tillman’s a good-time anytime destination. Bishop Arts District 324 W. 7th St. 214.942.0988. w ww.tillmansroadhouse.com

It’s difficult to sum up the state of cheap wine as we celebrate the Advocate’s ninth annual Cheap Wine extravaganza and $10 Wine Hall of Fame. More people than ever are drinking cheap wine, thanks to the recession, but I tasted way too much flabby and dull $10 wine over the past year, especially from California. Producers, apparently, were throwing anything in a they could sell for $10 or less, regardless of quality, in order to lure customers.

So call the 2011 Hall of Fame a mixed bag. We four wines, but also lost several: La Ferme de Gicon, a red blend from the Rhone, which was lacking this year; vini merlot from Bulgaria and the Lockwood sauvignon blanc, which apparently aren’t available here anymore; and Meridian’s chardonnay, which tasted nothing like last year’s vintage and neatly summarized California’s problems.

The new members are: Chateau Barat, a French rosé that is fruity and minerally; the Casamatta Toscana, perhaps the best $10 sangiovese I’ve ever had; Chateau Boisson, a white French wine with a little lemon and a lot of minerality; and the Anne Aimee Muller-Thurgau from Oregon, a sweetish wine that is also spicy.

Here’s the rest of this year’s Hall of Fame, all available at Central Market: CNW, and a chenin blanc-viognier blend, Chenin Vio, from Vinum Cellars in California. One caveat: These wines are not $10 everywhere, and the CNW seems to be in short supply.

a white wine from Sicily, that is just one of almost a dozen Sicilian wines that cost $10 or less and offer spectacular value.

and especially the petite sirah. the Spanish sparkling wine, which comes in brut (dry), extra dry (sweeter than brut) and rosé.

, about

$12 for a 1-liter box. the white blend from Gascony.

—JEFF SIEGEL

WITH YOUR WINE Chili gumbo

This isn’t quite chili and not quite gumbo, but it’s a quick and easy compromise and combination. Serve this with your favorite $10 wine.

Serves 4, takes about 30 minutes

1 medium onion, chopped

1/2 bell pepper, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 jalapeños, chopped

1 lb ground beef, chili grind

1 16 oz can pinto beans

3 Tbsp tomato paste

1-2 cups water

1/4 cup red wine

2 tsp best quality chili powder

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp coriander

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

1. Saute vegetables in olive oil until soft.Add tomato paste and spices, and cook for a couple of minutes until well blended.

2.Add beef, mix well, and cook for a couple of minutes.

3.Add red wine, water and beans with liquid, and mix well. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer for 15 or 20 minutes. If the mixture is too thick, add more water.

4. Serve over rice.

DINING SPOTLIGHT

HACIENDA ON HENDERSON

Wanna do the Happy Dance? Come by Mondays for Half-Price Food from 5pm-10pm. Dine In Only. Open Daily 11am-2am. Late Night Menu. Catering Available. Lunch Menu 11am-3pm. Now Catering.

MEXTOPIA

New to the neighborhood ... Ricardo Avila’s Mextopia! Monday: $5

Margaritas, Tuesday: $2 Taco and Tecate, Lunch Specials M - F from 11am - 3pm. Brunch Sat. & Sun. from 11am - 3pm. Happy Hour M-F 3-7PM and all day Sunday. Easy parking!

ask the WINE GUY?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE PRICE OF A BOTTLE OF WINE?

A lot less than you think — about $6, according to Nielsen, which tracks U.S. retail wine sales. Most of the wine sold in the United States costs less than $10.

—JEFF SIEGEL

ASK THE WINE GUY taste@advocatemag.com

SZECHWAN PAVILION

Since 1980, we have offered the finest Chinese food in Dallas. Choose from our gourmet menu or convenient buffet.

CHINESE & MANDARIN CUISINE 1152 Buckner Blvd. 214.321.7599

szechwanpavilion.com

ANGELO’S SPAGHETTI HOUSE

FREE DELIVERY! 214.823.5050

Nightly Specials:

M&T Cheap Carafes & Morte D Pasta W&Th Dinner & Dessert for Two $25 Sunday Brunch Buffet 11 am - 2 pm (Kids under 10 free w/each adult.)

MEXICO LINDO

Come to the home of the Taco Truck & open the door to great tasting authentic Mexican food.

HAPPY HOUR

Mon-Thu 3-7pm

Mon-Thu 9am-11pm Fri-Sat 9am-3am

RESTAURANT TALK

Advocate editors serve up restaurant news every Monday in “Restaurant talk” on the Back Talk East Dallas blog. Read post excerpts below, and for the full posts, visit lakewood. and search: Restaurant talk.

TAQUERIA LOS ALTOS FOR LUNCH

12.05 I finally went to the (sort-of) newly opened Fuzzy’s Tacos and it lives up to the hype — good, cheap, fast food. It would be perfect if not for the crowds at peak hours, especially lunch. Don’t get me wrong — I am glad they are finding success, but it got me thinking about alternatives for those afternoons you just don’t feel like dealing with the mob.

For example, nearby at Abrams and Northwest Highway, tucked behind a billiards bar and bound by burglar bars, is Taqueria Los Altos, where you can order the $4.99 taco lunch special that includes three tacos with your choice of meat plus rice and beans, plus free chips with a selection of mild to hot salsas. The place is not as trendy as Fuzzy’s, and you probably won’t see all of your friends there, but it’s clean, roomy and authentic. If it’s dinnertime, stick to Fuzzy’s; Los Altos is open only on weekdays from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and closed at dinnertime. Weekend hours run until 4 p.m. 6012 Abrams, 214.361.6769.

—CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

KROGER REMODEL INCLUDES SUSHI, OLIVE BAR

11.22 T he Kroger at Northwest Highway and Plano, bordering the Dixon-Branch neighborhoods, recently was revamped — it looks more like the fancy Kroger at Mockingbird-Greenville now, but not quite as big. The first thing I noticed following the redo, aside from the colorful flower section, is the cute little sushi bar staffed full-time (or at least every time I’ve been in) with sushi chefs. The Kroger sushi bar offers dumplings, kelp salad, edamame, and cooked and raw fish sushi, but nothing overly adventurous. I picked up a spicy tuna roll ($4.99), a nigiri-style devil roll with salmon ($8.99) and a tempura fried shrimp New York crunch roll. The chefs prepared them fresh while I stood there — that gives me warm fuzzies about the food. By the way, the Kroger remodel also features an olive bar right behind the sushi station. Build your own olive or antipasti platter for $7.99 per pound. The other thing I’ve always loved about Kroger is its decent organic and vegetarian food selection, much of which can be found in the same spot it was before the remodel (the left-hand side of the store when you walk in, near the produce). As soon as they stock the wine and beer, this place will have everything.

—CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

LA CALLE DOCE

Since 1981 La Calle Doce has been serving the Dallas area delicious seafood and Tex-Mex made with the freshest ingredients. Enjoy the rich culture of Coastal Mexico through our flavorful cuisine.

GARDEN

CAFÉ NEWS

10.24 The patio plants are looking good — beets and spinach are sprouting, and the folks at Garden Cafe have planted Swiss chard, kale, collard greens and romaine lettuce to use in the upcoming season. And they have a new chef on staff. Mark Wootton has worked for Social and Central 214 where he learned from our friend, celebrity Chef Blythe Beck.

—CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

HEALTH CARE RESOURCE GUIDE

Dentistry with TLC... the patient is always in charge.

TLC means that we do everything possible to take your fear, anxiety and discomfort out of going to the dentist. Our primary goal is to make you as comfortable as possible. We believe the most sought after component for all dental patients is a stress-free and pain-free environment. We work very hard to provide this experience with such things as sedation dentistry and free nitrous oxide. Comfort is our priority. You will get a thorough examination for an accurate assessment of your needs. From there, you direct the course and pace of treatment.

Walnut Hill Obstetrics &

Gynecology Associates

Walnut Hill Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates

Total Hearing Care

There’s no better way to describe Dr. Simon’s team at Lakewood Orthodontics. Having practiced in the Dallas area since 1992, Dr. Simon is one of the few orthodontists in the country who has had advanced, formal training in treatment involving the combination of orthodontics and oral surgery. She plans treatments taking the patient’s individual facial structure into consideration, creating smiles which are in harmony and balance with the face, whether in a growing child or in an adult. Dr. Simon is board certified and also maintains a volunteer position at UT Southwestern. Voted Best Dentist by D Magazine and Texas Monthly. Call and schedule an exam with Dr. Simon! It’s on us!

Walnut Hill Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates offers the leading treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding, NovaSure®. This safe, simple, one-time procedure is less invasive than surgical options and can be performed in the physician’s office in about five-minutes. The NovaSure procedure provides an effective and minimally invasive treatment option. Walnut Hill Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates is also among the first U.S. medical practices to offer patients the minimally invasive Adiana® permanent contraception procedure, a safe and simple alternative to tubal ligation. Adiana is ideal for women who desire reliable contraception without the uncertainty and hassle of temporary birth control methods.

Walnut Hill Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates offers the leading treatment for women with heavy menstrual bleeding, NovaSure®. This safe, simple, one-time procedure is less invasive than surgical options and can be performed in the physician’s office in about five-minutes. The NovaSure procedure provides an effective and minimally invasive treatment option. Walnut Hill Obstetrics and Gynecology Associates is also among the first U.S. medical practices to offer patients the minimally invasive Adiana® permanent contraception procedure, a safe and simple alternative to tubal ligation. Adiana is ideal for women who desire reliable contraception without the uncertainty and hassle of temporary birth control methods.

At Total Hearing Care, we believe that our job isn’t finished until our patients’ lives are improved. Total Hearing Care’s staff of Audiologists has over 50 years of combined experience in bringing the best possible hearing care to the Dallas area. We will work with you to find the hearing solution that best fits your individual needs and budget. Call us today and you will see that visiting Total Hearing Care is the best way to take the first step toward improved hearing.

LAKEWOOD/DALLAS

4130 Abrams Road (SE Corner Mockingbird/Abrams) 214.827.1900

RICHARDSON/PLANO

8305 Walnut Hill Ln. Ste. 100 Dallas, TX 75231

Patricia A. Simon, DDS

1809 Skillman Street

214.363.7801

Dallas,75206

www.walnuthillobgyn.com

214.826.9000

lakewoodortho.net

8305 Walnut Hill Ln. Ste. 100 Dallas, TX 75231 214.363.7801

www.walnuthillobgyn.com

7615 Campbell Road (NW Corner Campbell/Coit) 972.380.0222

www.totalhearingcare.com

John D. Bertrand, M.D.

• Jane E. Nokleberg, M.D.

• David M. Bookout, M.D.

• James K. Richards, M.D. • Julie M. Hagood, M.D. • Jeffrey M. Thurston, M.D. • Hampton B. Richards, M.D.

Exciting, energetic, and decidedly unique.

Doctors Hospital, here to serve you

For more than 50 years Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake has provided top-notch quality healthcare to Dallas residents in and around the White Rock Lake area.

In addition to their premier services in orthopedics, cardiac, outpatient imaging and women’s imaging and their newly remodeled lobby, OB and Surgical Suites, Doctors Hospital has opened 4 Clinics to better serve their community.

Doctors Hospital Surgical Weight Loss Clinic, Neurology and Neurosurgery Clinic, Wound and Vein Clinic and the Sleep Center Clinic are all located right next to the hospital, providing their patients with compassionate healing combined with convenient access to the hospital’s emergency, acute care and diagnostic services.

Treating Patients Like Family

At Ragan Orthodontics, “we treat each patient like a member of our family and work closely with them to produce the most beautiful smile possible,” says Dr Michael Ragan. Ragan Orthodontics offers a variety of innovative options for adults and children. Among them are ibraces, which are braces placed behind the teeth, and Invisalign. They also utilize the Damon System, combining brace and wire technology, which in his office has shown to be faster and more comfortable for his patients. Dr. Ragan and his professional staff look forward to continuing to take care of the needs of each and every patient in a highly communicative and informative environment. Dr. Ragan introduces Carrieré Distalizer, a replacement for headgear.

Dental Center of Lakewood 6316 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75214 214.364.3900

Park Cities Orthodontics

8100 Lomo Alto, Suite 204, Dallas, TX 75225 214.363.8893

All About Kids Dentistry

5211 Forest Lane # 127, Dallas, TX 75244 972.233.4439

raganortho.com

Dr. Miranda has been delivering cosmetic, implant & functional solutions to patients for over 25 years. He has developed methods of implant restorative dentistry to “rescue” the denture patient and those with debilitated teeth. He has also developed special techniques in non-surgical periodontal care and sedation dentistry for the fearful patient. This combined with advanced techniques allow even the most comprised individual to return to a life of enjoying dental health. Dr. Miranda is at the front of the curve in the most recent trends and thinking in dental health, esthetics and function. We are truly “saving lives “ one smile at a time.

Smiling shouldn’t be

lakewood

A collection of neighborhood gems th

At A re better th An the ‘best’

story by Rachel Stone · photos by Benjamin Hager, Mark Davis, Robert Bunch and Can Türkyilmaz

Creating a “best of” list isn’t really our speed. At the end of the day, who’s to say what is truly “best”? Highlighting one neighborhood shop, restaurant or experience as better than another based on votes or our (ahem) expert opinion tends to be subjective, and it doesn’t allow us to fully appreciate the countless gems in Lakewood.

instead of deClaring the “best” this month, we’re calling attention to the things we love about Lakewood — the kinds of things that wouldn’t make it on a broader “best of” list because those of us who live here are among the few who know they exist and who understand their worth.

t his story is only the beginning of our list . We’ll be highlighting the things we love weekly on the Back Talk blog; visit lakewood.advocatemag.com . We want to hear about the things you love, too. Send an email to thingswelove@advocatemag.com , and you might find your description of a neighborhood gem on our website or in the magazine.

Morels and ramps from the Spice Man

Bryan and Fitzhugh

TomSpicerspecializesinselling mushrooms and other produce to Dallas chefs.Not everyone knows his storefront, in the same building as Jimmy’s Food Store, is open to the public. Anyone can buy the same mushrooms and morels served in the city’s fanciest restaurants and cook them at home.

2 Caesar salad at Louie’s N. Henderson and Monarch

214.826.0505

Yes, the pizza is all that. The pies at Louie’s arguably are the best in the city. But the Louie’s menu item we wake up in the middle of the night craving is this dive bar’s perfect Caesar salad.

3 Bob Armstrong Dip at Matt’s Rancho Martinez

Lavista and Abrams Parkway

214.823.5517

mattsranchomartinez.com

You caught your boyfriend cheating. You caused a car wreck. Your boss is a jerk.A teenager lives in your house. These are emergency situations, which can only be remedied with fatty foods and, possibly, margaritas. Bob Armstrong Dip contains the four magically healing ingredients: chile con queso, taco meat, guacamole and sour cream.

4 An abundance of wine bars

TimesTenCellars,WineTherapist, Veritas: pick your poison.

5 Whole Foods Park Lane Park and Greenville

214.342.4850

wholefoodsmarket.com

There’s a wine bar inside.

6 Keeping our coffee bucks

local

We have no beef with Starbucks, but it’s nice to have our own flavor in the coffee scene. Pearl Cup, at N. Henderson and McMillan, is known for its signature latte. And White Rock Coffee opened a drivethrough kiosk at the northeast corner of Mockingbird and Abrams. Legal Grounds in the Lakewood Shopping Center has been around the longest and is significantly improved under new ownership. It’s a good place to sit and stay awhile.

ROMEO &

1 Backyard chickens

Dogs are great — man’s best friend and all — but can they make your breakfast? Several White rock area residents keep chickens, which produce an average of one egg each per day, as pets.

“But wait,” you might say. “Chickens aren’t pets; they’re dinner.” Try telling that to neighbor Brenda Sanchez, who recently spent cash and time treating one of her cluckers for an eye infection. “Sure, we should have just eaten Fuzzy, but instead I paid $150 at the vet,” Sanchez admits. “We kept Fuzzy in the house and nursed her back to health, giving her antibiotics and eye drops for a week. I even snuck the bird into the elementary school one day because my daughter was

the only one in the family who could get those drops in.” note: once you’ve named a chicken Fuzzy, you most certainly cannot have it for dinner.

Bill and Barbara Katz, frontiers of the urban chicken movement in our neighborhood, aren’t typical farmers either. “a hen will produce eggs for two or three years. Once they stop, usually a farmer would end it, but I just don’t have the heart to,” Bill Katz says. To the Katz family, chicken farming is about more than just eggs.

The“chickenculture”ismorethan a hobby or fad, Katz says, but a way of life that sets the “chicken people” apart from the crowd. “Most people bring wine to parties; we bring a dozen eggs — you get used to it.”

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

2 Free ukulele lessons

Buckner and Northcliff 214.321.0505

TheUkulele lady of Dallas, Noel Tardy, opened a ukeshopinsideKeep UN Stitches, and she offers free lessons the second Saturday of the month at 10 a.m.

3 Not competing with cars

Cyclists, runners and walkers can take thepavedSantaFeTrailfromnear Baylor Hospital all the way to the White Rock Lake Spillway.

4 Saving the hives

SusanandBrandonPollardofOld East Dallas are on a mission to save thebeesthroughtheircompany,the Texas Honeybee Guild. They rescue hives throughout North Texas, and they provide and care for hives at restaurants, including Park on North Henderson.

5 Food trailers on Lower Greenville

CitycouncilmanAngelaHunt’sproposal for a $1.3 million spruce-up on Lower Greenville between Bell and Alta calls for a gourmet food trailer court near Greenville and Prospect.

6 Wagons at the Dallas Arboretum

Schlepping a kid, a stroller, snacks, sunscreen, woobies and everything else to the arboretum is a juggling act. So we were relieved to find they rent wagons for $5. That way, the kid and the woobie are both happy.

KLIF 570

Mornings from 8-9am to the Natural Living and Garden Show with Ron and Mona Hall Quality is not expensive, it is Priceless

1 The boom at Granada Theater

Greenville and Longview 214.824.9933

granadatheater.com

The Granada’s sound system is like no other. Free earplugs are available at the bar.

2 Karaoke at the Goat Gaston and Garland 214.327.8119

We usually prefer the privacy of Korean karaoke, but karaoke at the Goat on Sunday nights is serious entertainment.

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS >

OK Go performs at the Granada Theater on May 18, 2010.

PHOTO BY ANNA VERNON

Vicki White Homes

Vicki Amanda Britney

6807 Waggoner $1,499,999 Over 6200 sq. ft., must see to believe!

8130 San Benito Way $650,000 Spacious updated family home on lg. lot!

8171 San Leandro $384,500

Pristine condition, granite, hdwds. – The Works!

8231 San Cristobal $299,900

Wonderful home on heavily treed lot!

Preston Hollow Forest Hills

2 Second-hand boots at Dolly

Python

Haskell and Delano

214.887.3434

It is surprising how many neighbors don’t know about this shop, which is like an antique mall on acid. It should be the first stop on a quest for vintage cowboy boots — or any vintage boots, really. They also sell Tom Sales’s skull spoons, and last year, the shop tore down a wall and took over the adjacent space to sell vintage furniture.

3 Free shipping to Dallas addresses from Little Bean

Junius and Henderson

214.370.9111

littlebeanshop.com

All mothers of little ones would prefer to browse Christine Visneau’s darling shop, tucked inside the Junius Heights neighborhoodrightnexttoGarden Café. But let’s be honest — mothers of little ones sometimes don’t have time to shower, let alone load the kids in the car and drive to a neighborhood boutique. Hats off to Visneau for recognizing this and allowing us to shop herhandmadecreationsandother whimsical picks online while wearing spit-up-stained pajamas.

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Since he moved to Tyler, Texas, from the White Rock area in 2005, he has logged more than 40,000 miles driving to and from his volunteer job (about 200 miles per round trip).

Seems excessive for a gig that doesn’t pay, but David Gary says what he has gained from his more than 3,000 hours at the Dallas Arboretum is worth a king’s ransom.

It started when Gary had all but given up on life.

At age 28, after a tour in Vietnam, he was diagnosed with a slow-progressing form of muscular dystrophy.

“It didn’t impair me too much at the time,” he says. “I could get around fine with a cane.”

He worked for 30-some years at a photography company he owned with his brother (mostly in the darkroom, Gary says, because he was awkward around people). In 2002, they sold the business and retired, after which Gary commenced to sit on the couch, watch TV and sink further each day into an utter funk.

“Something happened in retirement — a lack of purpose. Like the end of work meant the end of life in some way, or at least a large part of it.”

One warm day, Gary’s wife, Linda, attempted to rouse him from depression with a trip to the Dallas Arboretum, which was close to the couple’s White Rock area home. Gary was no stranger to the Arboretum; he’d photographed countless weddings amid the gorgeous gardens, but something about this particular trip touched him and changed the course of his life.

As he sat on a bench and watched the Arboretum’s tram tour pass, his wife nudged him.

“She said, ‘See, you could do something like that,’ ” Gary says.

But since he knew nothing about foliage or horticulture, save reluctantly mowing his lawn once every couple of weeks, he says he verbally dismissed the idea, even as he was quietly considering it. In fact, upon returning home to his couch, he couldn’t stop thinking about it.

“I didn’t know enough,” he recalls of his thoughts. “I couldn’t walk well, and I was no good at talking to people …”

Though he had plenty of excuses not to do it, he returned to the arboretum days later and asked a tram driver how he found his job. The driver directed him to the volunteer office, where he met Cris Emrich, volunteer coordinator.

“I went in and told her all the reasons I thoughtI’dmake a terriblevolunteer,”he quips, “and without so much as looking at my cane, she says, ‘Good. We need people.’ Then she gave me paperwork, including a thick manual outlining the arboretum’s collections.”

reflecting on that day in May 2003, Emrich, who now works in marketing, says she found a gem in Gary.

“Some people look at disability; others look for ability. If you are turned off by a disability, you might miss out on a great possibility,” she says, adding that it didn’t matter to her

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that he had a lot to learn when it came to plant life.

“I could see he was a good man with a good heart, and that is the kind of people we want here.”

Gary spent hours and long nights poring over the manual, absorbing as much information as he could about features at theArboretum.

His first passenger was a tourist from NewYork City. She enjoyed his tour, she told him, and she even laughed at his joke. The sadness and shyness that had plagued Gary disappeared. He continued to study, and he learned to garden. In a way, gardening was similar to working in the darkroom, he says. The way you coax beautiful plants from the ground is similar to the way an image emerges from a developing photograph, he says.

Today, he lives in Tyler, where his wife accepted a teaching job in 2005. He gets around by wheelchair these days, but thathasn’tslowedhim.Emrichsays that “need causes a person to become creative,” and that was evident in Gary’s case. He designed and built a wheelchairfriendly garden in Tyler.

“The decomposed granite pathways are perfect for gardening on wheels,” he says.

Gary still drives the tram tours at least twice a month — he just slides from the chair to the vehicle seat.

“The MD hasn’t affected my ankles or calves yet,” he says.

In addition to continuing to log volunteer hours at the Arboretum, Gary lends his time speaking to groups, including aspiring gardeners, retirees and veterans.

“People who know me now would never believe I spent most of my life being shy,” he says. “I think that when they see what I have been able to do, they see that they can do something similar.”

Emrich says Gary’s case is evidence thatvolunteerismenricheslives,and maybe even saves and extends them.

“So many people have worked hard all their lives, they retire, they go home, they sit down, and they die,” Emrich says.

Volunteering, giving, doing and finding a passion can keep you alive, she says. Gary is living proof of that, and through his work as a tour guide, his late blooming gardeningprowess,andhiscircuitspeaking, Emrich says, “he makes people believe.”

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Tennis pro Susan Nardi, left, poses with director of tennis Duey Evans and business manager Kim Kurth at the Samuell Grand Tennis Center.

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The oldest and largest public tennis centerinDallas, whereArthurAshe once competed, is here in our neighborhood.

If you didn’t know the Samuell Grand Tennis Center exists, you’re not alone. The city-owned facility on East Grand wasneglectedfordecades.Butthe city breaks ground in February on a 2,500-square-foot pro shop with retail space and locker rooms. >>

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and the management team that took over last year aims to build a tennis culture in East Dallas.

KimKurthandDueyEvans,who now run the center, hired tennis pro Susan n ardiinMay,andstarted offering low-cost lessons right away. nardi, who is from Manhattan Beach, Calif., had developed a program called “Mommy, Daddy and Me”.

“Thatworkedperfectlyforwhat we’re trying to do here,” says Kurth, the center’s administrative director.

Evans, the center’s director of tennis,is a coachwithmorethan20

years’experienceinstructingjunior tennis athletes.

“Our goal is to create programs that cantake a tennisplayerfromthe cradle to the grave,” Evans says.

as well as lessons and tournaments for kids and juniors, the center offers leagues and lessons for adults, plus the “Mommy, Daddy and Me” classes, where 3- to 5-year-olds learn to play.

neighbors Margaret and Blair Cox enrolledtheir7-year-olddaughter, Emily, in lessons last month. It costs $39 for four lessons per month, and tennis equipment is inexpensive. a kid

“People think this place is dormant, and I think it will explode if people just knew about it.”

can start out with a $20 racket and a pair of sneakers.

“Susanisgreatwiththekids,and Duey is a character,” Blair Cox says. “People think this place is dormant, and I think it will explode if people just knew about it.”

Neighborhood resident David Wilson’s 7-year-oldson,William,receiveslessons once a week, but he likes it so much that he’s asked for biweekly lessons.

“My wife and I played tennis all the time until we had kids,” Wilson says. “We werelookingforanactivitywe could all do together, and we found this place.”

TheSamuellGrandTennisCenter was built in the 1960s with 20 courts, and it was a happening place until the late ’80s.

In 1965 Dallas hosted the Davis Cup, aninternationalteamtennistournament founded in 1899. ArthurAshe had just turned 22, and he was the first AfricanAmerican on the United States Davis Cup team.

No country club in Dallas would allow a black man to play on its courts. So the tournament was held at the Samuell Grand Tennis Center, which was brand new at the time.

In the opening match, Ashe was “near flawless” in a win against Rafael Osuna ofMexico,the DallasMorningNews reported. The crowd was standing-room only. In the end, Australia won the tournament, but it gave Dallas a place in tennis history.

The team at Samuell Grand would like to raise enough money to resurface the courts and plan a major tournament to commemorateAshe’sperformanceon the 50th anniversary, in August 2015.

But for now, they are focused on the fundamentals.

FIND SCHEDULES AND RATES for tennis lessons and leagues at samuellgrandtennis.com or call 214.670.1374.

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Ditto Boutique has moved from its Lovers Lane and Inwood location to its new home in Mockingbird and Abrams’s Hillside Village, near Tuesday Morning. The upscale consignment shop carries vintage clothes from high-end labels such as Chloe and Diane von Furstenburg, plus more recent fashion from mid-range brands such as Lucky and Banana Republic.

CrossFit White Rock 1 recently opened at Live Oak and Skillman. The gym eschews machines in favor of mixing exercise techniques such as gymnastics, weightlifting, and track and field. Owner Ben Winski, an M Streets resident, is a former gymnast who grew up in Dallas, built houses for a living in “corporate America”, and decided to revaluate his options when the economy started heading south. “I’ve seen people get strong and fit by doing it,” Winski says of his new venture. For information call 214.444.8540 or visit crossfitwhiterock.com.

Big news for yogis: GoYoga is now Uptown Yoga Lakewood , and beginning Jan. 1, 2011, members of either studio can practice at either location (1908 Abrams Parkway or 2636 Thomas in Uptown). For non-members looking to shed a few begrudging holiday pounds, the studios’ 10 sessions for $10 deal gives an opportunity to try yoga without breaking the bank.

For expansion purposes, Green Living 2 is moving out of its Lakewood Shopping Center location in January and into a new space in the Dallas Design District. To follow the move, and potential moving sales, visit green-living. com.

If our neighborhood looks a little more eclectic these days, it might have something to

do with Savvy Consignments (9034 Garland Road), a new store near Cheesecake Royale Owner Rhonda Arnold, a Lakewood resident, says, “I have a little something for everybody.”

The store sells predominately furniture, household items, jewelry and a few local handmade goods (such as hairclips from a woman who finds peacock fathers around White Rock Lake). For information call 214.660.8700.

Across the street in the Reserve at White Rock , Susan Linder has opened the Debutantes and Cowboys Boutique e (9219 Garland Road), carrying designer clothes and accessories for women and children, from infants and toddlers to tweens. For information, call 972.800.9314 or visit debutantesandcowboysboutique.com.

Jimmy’s Food Store on 4901 Bryan at Fitzhugh offers free in-store wine tasting every Saturday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and 1:30-4 p.m. The grocery store specializes in Italian food and wine, and has been a neighborhood, family-owned store since 1966. Thinking of

Do YoU knoW oF a neiGhBoRhooD BUSineSS renovating, expanding, moving, launching, hosting an event, celebrating an anniversary, offering a special or something else noteworthy? Send the information to livelocal@advocatemag.com or call 214.292.0487.

Jimmy’s Food Store on 4901 Bryan at Fitzhugh offers free in-store wine tasting every Saturday from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., and 1:30-4 p.m.

stopping by? One of the store’s owners, Jimmy, celebrated his 90th birthday in December; so don’t forget to congratulate him.

Stoney’s Fine Wines recently moved from its Lower Greenville spot to Oram and Skillman, and will hold two free wine tastings on Saturdays in January, both thematic: “Out with the Old, In with the New” on Jan. 8, and “Affordable White Burgundies” on Jan. 22, both from 4-7 p.m. Call 214.953.3067 for information.

In other wine news, Times Ten Cellars (6324 Prospect) will reinstate its Wednesday night pizza in January with wood-fired pizza from Il Cane Rosso , beginning at 6 p.m.

A Lower Greenville resident is on a mission to convince people his crumb cake is the tastiest in town. “The name of the game for me is ‘just try it’,” says J-Stephen Sadler, owner of Crumbzz 4 “Once you’ve tried it, you’re hooked.” Sadler once owned a café in New York, eventually selling it because, as he says, he wanted to have a life again. He put aside his baking hat until he ran into a fan of his cakes at DFW airport. In March 2010, he started rebuilding his company, but this time built it online instead of opening a shop. His crumb cakes and toppers (mini cakes) come in three flavors: cinnamon streusel, chocolat de la terre and fruit of the seasons. Dallas residents receive free shipping on their orders. Sadler’s cakes also are sold locally at The Cultured Cup , Maudee’s Café and Tea Room and the Four Seasons Resort and Club For information call 214.541.9665 or visit crumbzz.com. —ElizabE th Knight En

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BISHOP LYNCH HIGH SCHOOL

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10050 Shoreview Rd., Dallas 75238 / 214.901.4280 / www.thelabdallas.com

THE CHILDREN’S CENTER

1423 San Saba Dr., Dallas / 214.823.2119 / Fax 214.321.4666

scOfIeld cHRIstIaN scHOOl

7730 abrams Rd., dallas / 214.349.6843 / www.scofieldchristian.org Now Accepting Applications! Pre-K through Grade 6 OPEN HOUSE

January 19 @ 10:00 am, January 20 @ 6:30 pm, February 24 @ 7:00 pm. Scofield Christian School is a place where curiosity is encouraged and discovery is celebrated. Students are inspired to explore each topic with the gifts and talents God has given each of them. Learning with and from one another creates a special family-like bond that can be felt from the moment you step into the school. It’s a contagious spirit that is seen in every classroom and beyond. Join us for an open house and discover what makes SCS the school for your family.

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1420 Old Gate lane / dallas / 214-321-2897

St. Bernard of Clairvaux School has educated children in Forest Hills, Casa Linda and White

Rock neighborhoods since 1948. The experienced teaching staff is dedicated to academic excellence with a challenging curriculum and individual attention. We offer affordable tuition, PK through 8th grade, wireless slate technology, extracurricular activities, and after-school care. Please call to schedule a tour. www. stbernardofclairvaux.org 214-321-2897

st. jOHN’s ePIscOPal scHOOl

848 Harter Rd., dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 / www.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.

St. John’s Episcopal School

st. Paul academy

6464 e. lovers ln. dallas / 214.321.1275 / www.stPaulacademy.com

Grades 5-8. This is a rare opportunity to participate in coeducational, non-denominational private school exclusively for middle school students. In order to maintain a small, nurturing community of learners where students can grow and develop their talents and skills, enrollment is limited to 100 students. We offer a balanced and challenging curriculum that prepares students to enter high school with a strong academic foundation and the confidence to be successful, life-ling learners. Contact us at info@StPaulAcademy.com for pre-registration and other information.

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1601 Oates dr., dallas / 214-324-5580

Founded in 1975 and located on beautiful, wooded acreage in East Dallas, WRM offers a world- class education to children ages three through 8th grade. The professional staff of this arts-integrated school is supported by specialists in the visual and performing arts, music, Spanish, P.E., and environmental science. The school’s award-winning Discovery Garden provides for an integrated gardening curriculum. Up-to-date technology is integrated into every classroom. Students are noted for their extraordinary levels of personal responsibility, independence, and selfconfidence. Contact Sue Henry (214) 324-5580

WHIte ROcK NORtH scHOOl

9727 White Rock trail dallas / 214.348.7410. 2 Years through 5th Grade. 45 years of successful students! 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-ofthe-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. www. WhiteRockNorthSchool.com.

lutHeRaN scHOOl dallas / 214.363.1630 www.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.

Job Opening: Membership Sales

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is looking for an energetic individual to sell memberships. This individual will be responsible for calling on local and individual businesses located in the Northeastern part of Dallas — from I-30 to LBJ and from Central to Lake Ray Hubbard. This is a commission only position. Please send your resume to Chamber@dallastex.com before January 31.

business

RICHARDS GROUP , a marketing and advertising firm in East Dallas, received a No. 4 ranking in the Dallas Morning News Top 100 Places to Work. The company was listed alongside The Container Store, Raising Cane’s and the Dallas Cowboys.

community

THE WHITE ROCK LAKE FOUNDATION AND FOR THE LOVE OF THE LAKE will host White Rock Lake Centennial Champions , presented to all area high school, middle and grade school students at the beginning of the spring 2011 semester. The event is a fundraising contest for the White Rock Lake Centennial Celebration to garner awareness of the White Rock Lake’s needs. Students who raise the most money will receive medals at the Grand Finale Beach Party June 25. The contest begins Tuesday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m.-noon.

JOSEVARGAS AND THE BATH HOUSECULTURALCENTER are calling for visual artists to submit entries for the 17th annual El Corazon Exhibition. The show allows artists to explore themes related to the human heart. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. Jan. 8. For more information, call 214.670.8749 or visit dallasculture.org.

education

MARKPAINTER , who leads the outdoor science laboratory and garden program at Stonewall Jackson Elementary, received the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year Award in November. Under Painter’s leadership, the Stonewall Garden has endured 15 years despite losing all Dallas ISD funding in 2008. stonewallgardens.com.

WOODROW WILSON HIGH SCHOOL offers Zumba classes 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays in the boys gym, 100 S. Glasgow. The class costs $2, and 60 cents from every fee benefits a school fund. For information, call 972.502.4400.

people

ADVOCATE PHOTOGRAPHER BENJAMIN HAGER’S photos were selected to be part of the “Trashing our Treasure” photography exhibit, which opens this month at the Bath House Cultural Center’s White Rock Museum, 521 E. Lawther. Find details about the event on page 28.

KAREN BLESSEN , a Pulitzer Prize-winning neighborhood artist, recently received more recognition for her work featured on the cover of the Dallas Observer The newspaper awarded her a $2,000 MasterMind grant for her efforts to bring art to schoolchildren. Blessen illustrated the Advocate’s September 2005 cover on the Emerald Isle high-rise, the October 2007 cover on the Trinity referendum, and the October 2009 cover on the Dallas landfill.

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GO WILDCATS

The St.Thomas Aquinas fifth-grade Wildcats football team won the Catholic Bowl championship last November, beating the St. Rita Spartans 7-0. The Wildcats were undefeated with eight wins and zero losses. It is the second team in St. Thomas’s 50-year history to win the Catholic Bowl.

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laKeSIde BaPtISt / 9150 Garland Rd / 214.324.1425

Pastor Jeff Donnell / Worship 10:50 am www.lbc-dallas.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

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eaSt dallaS cHRIStIaN cHuRcH / 629 N. Peak Street / 214.824.8185

Sunday School 9:30 am / THE TABLE Worship Gathering 9:30 am

Worship 8:30 & 10:50 am / Rev. Deborah Morgan / www.edcc.org

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cHuRcH Of tHe INcaRNatION / 3966 McKinney Ave / 214.521.5101

Sunday: Traditional 7:30, 9:00, 11:15 am and 5:00 pm

Contemporary 9:00, 11:15 am and 6:00 pm / incarnation.org

tHe catHedRal cHuRcH Of St. MattHeW / 5100 Ross Ave.

Sunday Traditional: 8:00 & 10:30 am / Adult Education 9:30 am

Hispanic Service 12:30 / 214.823.8134 / www.episcopalcathedral.org

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fIRSt uNIted lutHeRaN cHuRcH / 6202 E Mockingbird Ln.

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

ZION lutHeRaN cHuRcH & ScHOOl / 6121 E Lovers Ln.

Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 am, Worship 8:00 am, 10:30 am, & 6:00 pm / 214.363.1639 / www.ziondallas.org

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Sun. Bible Study 9:30 am, Worship 10:45 am / Wed. Bible Studies 10:00 am & 7:30 pm / event facilities for rent / whiterockchurch.org

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St. aNdReW’S PReSByteRIaN / Skillman & Monticello Rev. Rob Leischner. / www.standrewsdallas.org

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Ne W yeaR, Old veRSION

C ELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF THE KJV

Happy Birthday to you, King James Bible.

Four hundred years ago this year, the Authorized Version was printed. It was authorized by King James, who had ascended to the English throne in 1603 after the death of the Virgin Queen, Elizabeth I. James I, formerly James VI of Scotland, the son of Mary Queen of Scots, inaugurated the Jacobean Era (from Jacob, which is the Hebraic form of the name James) by selecting 47 Church of England scholars to work on a new English translation of the Bible. They worked from 1604-1611, producing a translation that has sold 5 billion copies in these four hundred years, and has shaped both the faith and the language of the faith for the faithful for all this time.

Along with Shakespeare’s works, the King James Bible has set the standard for how a language might appeal to commoners and elitists at the same time. The beauty of it, the poetic sound of the words chosen, rings in our heads so clearly we have a hard time accepting more precise, duller translations.

Consider the Shepherd’s Psalm (23). When I perform funerals or memorial services, I often invite those gathered to join me in reciting it. They only know it in the King James Version; and it’s low treason to forcefeed them something modern.

I normally prefer the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) to the better-selling but wooden New International Version (NIV); but listen to the differences of these to the KJV in just Psalm 23. “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing” (NIV), lacks much compared to “The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want” (KJV). “Even though I walk through the darkest valley” (NRSV and NIV) feels less ominous and therefore also less comforting than “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death” (KJV). The clincher though is “I shall dwell in the house of the Lord my whole life long” (NRSV), which may make better sense of the Hebrew but offers little at the graveside compared to “I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” (KJV).

There are King James complications due to changing word meaning over time. “Let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ” (Phil. 1:27, KJV), doesn’t just refer to speech as we might read it today. The NRSV better catches the sense of conduct with “Live your

life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.”

Perhaps the most astonishing aspect of the King James Bible achievement is that a committee produced it. Little-known divines put themselves to the task, putting the task before their egos. They emerged from cloister with a marvel that endures. Thomas Jefferson authored the Declaration of Independence, and he chafed under every recommended edit by the Congress that set itself to act as a committee of the whole. Not so with the King James Bible. The final concord among the scholars is all we know, as they left no minutes of their meetings.

Any Bible we have today is a translation

of translations, including the King James. No original manuscripts of the Bible’s authors have survived the hardships of history.

A few other salient facts: The first 39 books of the Christian Bible were written in Hebrew and are shared with Jews, who arrange the order somewhat differently (Torah, Prophets, Writings versus Torah, Writings, Prophets). The New Testament was written primarily in Greek. St. Jerome’s Latin Vulgate translation aided King James’s translators, along with previous English efforts by John Wycliffe and William Tyndale.

No translation is perfect, and ye people of biblical faith believe that the words of the Bible translations we have may render effectively God’s Word to the world by the power of God’s Spirit. Some translations more than others, though, eloquently carry the sound of the divine to the ear of the human.

The King James Bible still tops that list.

George 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.

The beauty of the King James Version, the poetic sound of the words chosen, rings in our heads so clearly we have a hard time accepting more precise, duller translations.

the talk of the neighborhood

Run on

Craig Miller, co-host of the “Dunham and Miller” morning radio show on KTCK leads a pack of runners during the 2010 MetroPCS White Rock Marathon.

PRetty in Pink

St. Thomas Aquinas Pink Wildcats Soccer team participated in the state competition, the Tournament of Champions, recording a 3-1 victory in their last two games. Pictured: Alex Alley, Adrienne Bland, Brianna Corrie, Scarlett Fulmer, k atie Hammonds, n ikka Hayes, Mikalya Holter, Leah k enny, Harlan Miller, Madison n eri, k endall Platt, Peyton Scoville and Lauren youngblood.

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TuToring & Lessons

ART: Draw or Paint. All Levels. Church Hill Rec. Ctr. on Hillcrest Jane Cross, 214-534-6829. Linda, 214-808-4919.

ARTISTIC GATHERINGS

Art Classes For All Ages. Casa Linda Plaza. 214-821-8383. www.artisticgatherings.com

DALLAS TEST PREP Tutoring: SAT, ACT, THEA, TExES, Algebra, Geometry, Pre-Cal. www.dallastestprep.com, 214-686-8980(M)

DRUM & PIANO LESSONS All Ages/All Styles. Your location. UNT Grads. Betty & Bill 972-203-1573

FUN TUTORING FOR PRE K - ELEMENTARY! Learning with games, songs and prizes. Call “Grambo.” 214-824-2960

LEARN GUITAR OR PIANO Winter Special. Fun/Easy. Your Home. UNT Grad. Larry 469-358-8784

PROFESSIONAL PIANO & THEORY LESSONS All Levels & Ages. Exp Teacher MM Degree. Nadia 214-543-7903

TUTORING ALL SUBJECTS Including Algebra 2/ Chemistry. In Your Home. Jennie. 214-597-6925

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empLoymenT

AIRLINES are hiring. Train for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified. Housing available. Aviation Institute of Maintenance. 866-453-6204

NOW HIRING Companies desperately need employees to assemble products at home. No selling. Any hours. $500 weekly potential. 1-985-646-1700 Dept TX-1856

serviCes for you

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

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

PARKIT MARKET 214-363-4907

Kegs/Margarita Machines

serviCes for you

LISTEN - SPEAK READ - WRITE

VOICE TEACHER with 38 years experience. MM, NATS, MTNA www.PatriciaIvey.com 214-324-5625 Spanish

Spanish Classes for Adults & Children

Spanish Immersion Preschool Ages 2-5

DallasSpanishHouse.com

ChiLdCare

PREMIER HOUSE SITTER Mature, professional, highly referenced. Neatnik. Also property management. Heather. 214-500-7876. premierhousesit@aol.com

THE CHANGING STATION Cloth Diapering & Eco-Essentials. 469-575-6837. www.thechangingstation.net

YOUR COMPUTER GEEK Let Me Solve Your Computer Problems. 25 Yrs. Exp. Hardware/Software Issues/Install. Network

2 14-826-4410

LOVING, CHRIST-CENTERED CARE SINCE 1982

Lake Highlands Christian Child Enrichment Center

Ages 2 mo.-12 yrs. 9919 McCree. 214-348-1123.

Creating

214.683.0103

organizing

A DESIGNERS TOUCH FOR ORGANIZATION

Declutter & Organize. Sue Benson 214-349-9064

ORGANIZE & REJUVENATE

Enhance Your Home And Life. Linda 972-816-8004

professionaL serviCes

1ST TIME BUYERS and Low Refi rates. Call UMAX Mortgage Stephanie Glazer 214-579-1493 sglazer@umaxmortgage.com

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 Accounting Solutions. Cindy 214-821-6903

ESTATE/PROBATE MATTERS Because every family needs a will. Mary Glenn, J.D. maryglennattorney.com • 214-802-6768

HEALTH & LIFE INSURANCE Small businesses, Individuals & Families. Local Agent Lori Huff 214-738-4783

Holiday/Birthday Parties Bridal/Baby Showers

galasbyginger.com ginger@galasbyginger.com

QUICKBOOKS Having Issues? Free Consultation. Jack Hicks 214-734-4767 jchicks@sbcglobal.net

ScENE & hEArD

LEt thErE bE Light

In December, Lakewood residents young and old gathered to light the Lakewood Shopping Center Christmas tree during Light Up Lakewood, an event launching the holiday season.

HEALTH RESOURCE bu LLE ti N bo

Professional serViCes

Website Design

Flash Demos

Graphic Design

RibbitMultimedia .com 214.560.4207

Mind, Body & sPirit

HEALTHY WEIGHT LOSS Motivational, Compassionate & Confidential Sessions Offered To Those Wanting To Lose Weight & Gain A Healthier Lifestyle. Dr. Nicole Mangum, Health Psychologist. 214-692-6666 ext. 311

W.O.W. WE ONLY WAX www.weonlywax.com

Full body waxing for men and women. 214-739-2929

WWW.TRAINWITHJEAN.COM On-Line Training Or Golds Gym White Rock Lke. email@trainwithjean.com 214-886-1459

Pets

POOP SCOOP PROFESSIONALS Trust The Experts. 214-826-5009

THEPETNANNYDALLAS.COM In-home TLC for cats, dogs & birds. Bonded & insured. Ask for The Pet Nanny. 214-244-4330

Dallas’ First Doggie Daycare

Featuring “Open Play” Boarding

• 8,000+ sq. ft. Play Area Inside

• 5,000+ sq. ft. Play Area Outside

• 5 Lux Suites w/ Webcams

• Grooming All Breeds

• Training & Obedience Classes

Mon-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm 6444 E. Mockingbird at Abrams www.deesdoggieden.com • 214-823-1441

Pets

Park Cities Pet Sitter

DAILY WALKS, VISITS, OVERNIGHTS SERVING DFW SINCE 1992

214.828.0192 pcpsi.com BONDED & INSURED

“BEST OF DALLAS” D Magazine, Observer, Dallas Voice, WFAA

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

TADDY’S PET SERVICES

All pet services available. Dog Walks and Home Visits. Reasonable rates. References. 214-732-4721 www.taddyspetservices.com

Buy/sell/trade

DONATE your car, truck, boat to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3 day vacation. Tax deductible. Free towing. All paperwork taken care of. 1-888-962-1498

DONATE YOUR CAR Free towing. “Cars For Kids” Any condition. Tax deductible. outreachcenter.com 1-800-597-9411

OLD GUITARS WANTED Gibson, Fender, Gretsch, Martin. 1920s-1980s. Top dollar paid. Toll Free 1-866-433-8277

SAVVY CONSIGNMENTS Eclectic Furniture & Accessories. Great Gifts. Affordable Pricing. 214-660-8700

TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL SUITE Share this prime suite on a partial basis (sets of 5,10 or 20 games) during the 2011 season. Our suite is located directly behind home plate, and each game includes 16 tickets, three parking passes, game day programs, private bathroom, air-conditioned seating, three televisions with cable channels, and a great view of the game and the Ballpark. Great for birthday parties, anniversaries, family reunions and client appreciation events. Email rangerssuite@gmail.com or call 214-560-4212 for more information.

estate/GaraGe sales

ESTATE SALES & LIQUIDATION SERVICES

Moving, Retirement, Downsizing. One Piece Or A Houseful. David Turner. 214-908-7688. dave2estates@aol.com

real estate

LAND LIQUIDATION 20 acres $0 down. $99/mo. Only $12,900. Near growing El Paso, TX. Guaranteed owner financing. No credit checks. Money back guarantee. Free map, pictures. 866-465-0177 sunsetranches.com

CarpeNtry & remodeliNg

REMODEL FOR LESS 972-822-7501

www.CuttingEdgeRenovationsLLC.com

RODZ HOME IMPROVEMENT All Home Repairs, Add-Ons, Rehabs. 214-952-8963

SQUARE NAIL WOODWORKING

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

A FAMILY TRADITION FOR 60 YEARS Quigley Heat & Air 214-526-8533

BLUE RIBBON HEAT & AIR Lic#TACLB28522E Best Service - Best Prices 214-823-8888

CHAMNESS SERVICES A/C & Heat Sales & Service. Res/Com. Serving Dallas 21 yrs. 214-328-0938 TACL003800C

FOR QUALITY, QUALIFIED SERVICE CALL 214-350-0800 ABS AC & Heat TACLA28514E

LAKEWOOD HEAT & AIR Servicing Dallas 20+ years. MC/Visa 214-682-3822 TACLA28061E

Furnace

$1,595

Call for details. Offer expires February 28, 2011.

www.SherrellAir.com

972-216-1961

TACL-B01349OE

appliaNCe repair

APPLIANCE REPAIR SPECIALIST Repair, Sales. 214-321-4228

JESSE’S A/C & APPLIANCE SERVICE

TACLB13304C All Makes/Models. 214-660-8898

CarpeNtry & remodeliNg

BO HANDYMAN Kitchens, baths, doors, cabinets, custom carpentry, drywall & painting 214-437-9730

DAVIS Custom Carpentry & Home Repair/Remodel davis.charles94@yahoo.com 214-608-9171

HANDY DAN “The Handyman” To Do’s Done Right! www.handy-dan.com 214-252-1628

PREVIEW CONSTRUCTION INC. HardiPlank 50 Yr. Cement Siding, Energy Star Windows. Kitchens-Baths-Additions & More. 214-348-3836. See Photo Gallery at: www.previewconstruction.com

February deadline Jan. 12

ServiCeS

$10 OFF 1ST CLEAN A CLEAN SWEEP We Do It All. Pet Sit Also. 469-951-2948 214-938-4284

15.00 OFF - HOUSE CLEANING BY DEBBIE Free estimates. References. 972-333-7942

CINDY’S HOUSE CLEANING 15 yrs exp. Resd/Com. Refs. Dependable. 972-213-8614

CLEAN FREAKS Since 2005. Free Estimates. DallasCleanFreaks.com Call Today! 214-821-8888

DIANE’S CLEANING SERVICE Residential & Make Ready. Free Estimates. 214-549-5299

KDR SERVICES Residential and Vacant Property Cleaning. 214-349-0914

MAID 4 YOU Residential. Reasonable Rates. Bonded & Insured. Park Cities/M Street Refs. Joyce. 214-232-9629

MAID OF HONOR • 214-683-1856 Total Cleaning Service. 15 Yrs Exp. Residential.

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

SUNSHINE HOUSE CLEANING Cleaning To Perfection. Reasonable Rates. Insured/ Bonded. 214-490-6659

THE MAIDS 4 Person Teams. Bonded & Insured. www.maids.com Free Estimates. 800-843-6243

WANTED Houses To Clean & Windows To Wash 20 Years Exp., Reliable, Great Prices, Excellent Refs., Free Estimates. 214-724-2555

WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134

the talk oF the neighborhood

HOME SERVICES

Cleaning SeRViCeS

eleCtRiCal SeRViCeS

ABBA ELECTRIC Fast Courteous Service. Resd/Com. 10% Off for New Clients. 214-886-2202. TECL#20663

ACCURATE ELECTRIC

All Jobs.Panel Upgrades. Free Est. TECL# 27297. Steve. 214-718-9648

ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Family Owned/Operated. Insd. 19 Yrs Exp. TECL24948 214-328-1333

MASTER ELECTRICIAN Lic #TECL 55703. Resd/Comcl. Bonded. Contr Lic# TECL23423. Trinity Electrical Services. David 214-802-0436

FenCing & DeCkS 214.692.1991

EST. 1991 #1

COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO.

SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates

cowboyfenceandiron.com

Willeford

MAIDS AND HOME SERVICES

carpet · windows · lawn

972.495.3478 beckncallmaids.com

Since 1983 · satisfaction guaranteed $10 OFF all services $20 OFF top to bottom package

ComputeRS & eleCtRoniCS

214-321-1110 I.T. ROADMAP Tech Support Home or Business computers repaired. Virus, Internet, wireless, slow, All fixed! Brad or Amy

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

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

I CAN FIX IT NOW! 214-926-7144 Computer & Network Support. Operating Systems, Hardware, Security & Game Consoles. OMGFixit.com.

ConCRete/ maSonRy/paVing

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

CAZARES CONCRETE Concrete retaining walls, Patios, Driveways, Removal, Sidewalks. 214-202-8958 Free estimates.

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

MASONRY Brick/Stone Repairs. Don 214-704-1722

STAMPED CONCRETE Driveways, Patios, Walk Ways, Acid Staining, Resealing. 972-672-5359

MCCARTER ELECTRICAL SERVICE, INC. We can light up your world or repair your shorts. $50 Off Service Calls. TECL#19347 972-877-4183

SWITCH ELECTRIC Lic. #E19800 24/7 Calls 30 yrs exp. Federal panel chgs. 214-629-0391

TEXAS ELECTRICAL • 214-289-0639 Prompt, Quality Services. Days, Evenings & Weekends. 34 Yrs Exp. 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

‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10 CONSUMERS CHOICE AWARDS

Making Homes Safer One Call at

TECL20502 FenCing

972-665-8399

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

4 QUALITY FENCING

Specializing in Wood, New or Repair. Free Estimates. Call Mike 214-507-9322.

AMBASSADOR FENCE INC. Automatic Gates, All Fences. Decks. Since 1996. 214-621-3217

AUTO GATES $2500

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469-878-4450. cc’s accptd

KIRKWOOD FENCE & DECK

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

LONE STAR DECKS Decks, Arbors, Fences, Patio Covers, TREX Decking & Fencing. www.lonestardecks.com 214-357-3975

• Swimming Pool

Remodel

• Patios

• Stone work

• Stamp Concrete

972-727-2727

Deckoart.com

STEEL SALVATION Metal Specialist. Welding Repairs, Design, Metal Art, Unique Crosses. Local Resident Over 40 Yrs. 214-283-4673

Decks, Pergolas, Arbors & Fences

Serving Dallas Since 1977

Reasonable rates

Art Deck-O artdeck-o.com

214-435-9574

FiReplaCe

SeRViCeS

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

FlooRing & CaRpeting

DALLAS HARDWOODS 214-724-0936

Installation, Repair, Refinish, Wax, Hand Scrape.

Residential, Commercial. Sports Floors. 25 Yrs.

STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS

New/Remodel. Staining & Waxing. Int/Ext. Nick Hastings. 214-341-5993

SUPER QUALITY WOOD FLOORS

Jim Crittendon, 214-821-6593

WORLEY TILE & FLOORING

Custom Marble Install. 214-779-3842 Hardwood

ACCESS GARAGE DOOR New Install. Repair/Replace. 24/7 Emgcy. Free Estimates. 214-585-7663 perfectaccessgaragedoors.com

GARAGE DOOR & SPRING REPAIR 972-672-0848 TexasGaragePros.com

20% off with “Advocate Magazine”

HOLLYWOOD DOOR CO. Since 1938. Residential/Commercial. Sales. Service. All Brands of Garage Doors & Openers. Free Estimates. 214-348-7242. 9525 White Rock Trail, 75238.

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

UNITED GARAGE DOORS All Types Of Garage Doors & Openers. Repair Or Replace. Commercial And Gates. 214-826-8096

glaSS, WinDoWS & DooRS

CLEARWINDOWSANDDOORS.COM LH owned Replacement windows. Free Quote 214-280-9280

CUSTOM STAINED/ LEADED GLASS & Repair. 26 years exp. 214-356-8776

GREEN WINDOW COMPANY 214-295-5405 Specialty in Replacement Windows/Doors

KENNY’S CLEAN WINDOWS Res./Com. Window Cleaning, Powerwash, Etc. 214-881-8061

LAKE HIGHLANDS GLASS & MIRROR custom mirrors • shower enclosures store fronts • casements 214-349-8160

ROCK GLASS CO Complete Glass & Window Service since 1985. Replace, repair: windows, mirrors, showers, screens. 214-837-7829 Call 214-560-4203 to advertise

Handyman SERVICES

4 SEASONS HANDYMAN

We do it all! Call 469-723-1000

A+ HANDYMAN KARL

All Home Repairs, Remodels, Maintenance, To-Dos. 214-699-8093

ALL JOBS BIG/SMALL

38 years exp. Ron Payne 214-755-9147

ALL STAR HOME CARE Carpentry, Glass, Tile, Paint, Doors, Sheetrock Repair, and more. 24 yrs. exp. References. Derry 214-505-4830

BO HANDYMAN Kitchens, baths, doors, cabinets, custom carpentry, drywall & painting 214-437-9730

CARPENTRY, PAINT & MORE Repair to Remodel. No job too small. Zane 214-778-9121

HANDY DAN “The Handyman” To Do’s Done Right. www.handy-dan.com 214-252-1628

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

HOME REPAIR & MAINTIANCE

Small/Large Jobs.Steve Brandt. 214-440-7070

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

NEED HELP? FAST! Repairs/Remodel. Chris, Rick. 214-693-0678, 214-381-9549

RENT A MAN HANDYMAN One call does it all! 214-289-0307

WANTED: ODD JOBS & TO DO LISTS Allen’s Handyman & Home Repair 214-288-4232

to advertise call 214.560.4203

HouSE PaIntIng

CERTAPRO PAINTERS

Residential painting. Call today for your free estimate. 214-346-0900

MANNY’S HOME PAINTING & REPAIR

Int./Ext. Sheetrock. Manny 214-554-1327

RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT

Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513

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

VIP PAINTING & DRYWALL Int/Ext. Sheetrock Repair, Resurfacing Tubs, Counters, Tile Repairs. 972-613-2585

WHITE ROCK INTERIORS Paint & Remodel

References. Mark Reindel 214-321-5280

BRIAN GREAM

PAINTING & RENOVATIONS LLC

• Interior/Exterior • Drywall • Rotten Wood • Gutters All General Contracting Needs

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HoMe services

KItCHEn/BatH/ tIlE/gRout

TILE INSTALLER 25 Yrs. Exp In Design & Art of Tile. Back Splash, Fireplace, Bathrooms, Flooring. Free Est. Mike 469-576-1636

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

lawnS, gaRdEnS & tREES

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

DAVID’S COMPLETE LAWN CARE And Tree Service. 214-459-7404

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

HOLISTIC TREE CARE

A Full-Service Tree Care Company

Chuck Ranson, Certified Arborist c.ranson@sbcglobal.net 214-537-2008

• Tubs, Tiles or Sinks

• Cultured Marble

• Kitchen Countertops

214-631-8719

www.allsurfacefinishing.com

WHY

MULTI-SURFACE RESTORATION TUBS/TILE/COUNTERTOPS 972.323.8375

InSulatIon/ RadIant BaRRIER

SAVE UP TO 40% on your energy bills! Insulation, Radiant Barrier and Weatherization. Instant quotes at Millsquote.com 214-879-9881

IntERIoR dESIgn

A LADY’S TOUCH WALLPAPERING

Texture, Paint & Repair. 27 yrs. exp. Free Est. Call Martha 972-712-2465; 972-832-3396

DESIGNER CONSULTATION 1 Hr. Session $95. Trained / Reg. ASID Designer Carl 214-288-3298

INTERIOR DESIGN / CONSULTING Carolyn Contreras ASID

Licensed/Exp. 214-363-0747

JUDY BUELL, ASID

• Custom interior design & renovations

• Updates with existing furnishings

• Consultations - TBAE #390 - 214-342-0841

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

85% Referrals/Estimates 214-348-5070

A TEXTURE & FINISH SPECIALIST

Since 1977. Int/Ext. Kirk’s Works 972-672-4681

ABRAHAM PAINT SERVICE A Women Owned Business 25 Yrs. Int/Ext. Wall Reprs. Discounts

On Whole Interiors and Exteriors 214-682-1541

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

KIM ARMSTRONG INTERIOR DESIGN www.interiorsbykim.com

Licensed/CID/ASID 214-500-0600

LILLI DESIGN Residential, Commercial. NCIDQ Cert.10 Yrs Exp. www.lilli-design.com Katie Reynolds 214-370-8221

KItCHEn/BatH/ tIlE/gRout

A KITCHEN & BATH Remodeling Company. One Call Does It All! 214-574-9182

GET GRANITE at Heritage Stonecraft 972-496-3899 heritagestonecraft.com

HANDY DAN “The Handyman” Remodel’s Done Right. handy-dan.com 214-252-1628

lawnS, gaRdEnS & tREES

25.00 OFF - ALL ABOUT TREES, INC Removals, Pruning, Insured. 972-697-3956

4 SEASONS LAWN & LANDSCAPE

Maintenance, Design, Stonework Call Aaron 214-636-0143

A BETTER TREE COMPANY • JUST TREES

Complete tree services including Tree & Landscape Lighting! Call Mark 214-332-3444

A COMPLETE TREE SERVICE

Call Lakewood Tree Service 214-442-3165

A&B LANDSCAPING Full Lawn Care, Landscaping, Tree Trimming, Fireplaces & Stonework. Lic #0283917- Degreed Horticulturist 214-221-4421 - 214-534-3816

ALTON MARTIN LANDSCAPING Spectacular

Curbside Appeal! Excellent refs. 214-893-2420

AYALA’S LANDSCAPING SERVICE

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

BEACHSCAPE Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping. Stonework. Seasonal Color and Perennials. Residential/Commercial. Free Ests. 214-287-3571

BILLY JACK SPRINKLER REPAIR & INSTALL

Locate & Repair Leaky Valves, Pipes, Heads. Add Rain Freeze Sensor. 972-303-0007. Li 6099

BLOUNTS TREE SERVICE Fall Tree Service

Special: Receive $25 Off With This Ad. Trimming. Removals. Mistletoe Ivy Removal. Refs Avail. Free Ests. 44 yrs exp. Insured. Grady 214-275-5727

BUSSEYS LAWN CARE

Weekly Service $30 Most Jobs. 214-725-9678

CASTRO TREE SERVICE Quality Work at Great Rates. Free est. Insured. 214-337-7097

HOLMAN IRRIGATION

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

MOW YOUR YARD $27

White Rock Landscaping 214-415-8434

PARADISELANDSCAPES.NET · 214-328-9955

Installations of Fine Gardens, Patios, Paths & more! RONS LAWN Organic Solutions. Not Environmental Pollution. Landscape & Maintenance 972-222-LAWN (5296) SPRINKLERS, LANDSCAPING, Stone Work, Drainage. Installed and Repair. Call Kevin at 214-535-3352,Lic#7840. www.bigdirrigation.com

THE POND MAN Water Gardens

Designed & Installed. Drained & Cleaned. Weekly Service. Jim Tillman 214-769-0324

TREE WIZARDS Trim Surgery Removal. 15 Yrs Exp. Insured. Free Est. 214-680-5885

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

WATER-WISE URBAN LANDSCAPES www.TexasXeriscapes.com 469-586-9054

JUST

TREES A Better Tree Company Your Trees Could Look Like a Work of Art, I Guarantee It. Free Estimates • Work Guaranteed Best Prices on Tree Removal Insured • Commercial & Residential • Tree & Landscape Lighting Call Mark Wittlich 214-332-3444 214.421.1153 barerootsdesigns.com

• Construction • Maintenance Horticultural Services Landscape Solutions from the Ground Up

Dan Coletti’s

214.560.4203 TO

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NEED BOXES? SAVE MONEY SAVE TREES!

www.TreeHuggerBoxes.com 214-384-1316

Boxes, supplies. Free tape with $30 purchase!

3603 Ross Ave

PesT ConTroL

A BETTER EARTH PEST CONTROL

Keeping the environment, kids, pets in mind. Organic products avail. 972-564-2495

MOSQUITO SYSTEMS

Pest Control #9989. Live Animal Removal. JDubDesigns.com Home Construction Services. Sprinkler Controller Repair. 214-794-4089

McDANIEL PEST CONTROL

Prices Start at $75 +Tax for General Treatment

Average Home, Interior, Exterior & Attached Garage Quotes for Other Services 214-328-2847

Lakewood Resident

PLuMbinG

ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521

# M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues. 24 Hours/7 Days. plumberiffic@yahoo.com

Sewers • Drains • Bonded

*Joe Faz 214-794-7566 - Se Habla Español*

ARRIAGA PLUMBING: Repairs, Remodels, Water Heaters, Stopages. Ins’d. Lic 20754 214-321-0589, 214-738-7116

BLOUNTS PLUMBING REPAIR Rebuild or Replace. 44 yrs exp. Insured. 214-275-5727

FIXXER PLUMBING #M38904. BBB Accredited. www.fixxercompany.com. Call 214-534-1468.

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THE CAR BREAK-IN RUINED THE NIGHT OUT.

“I had just gone out to dinner with my kids to Luby’s,” Jay Spence says of the night he became a victim.

The Victim: Jay Spence

The Crime: Burglary of a motor vehicle

Date: Thursday, Nov. 11

Time: Between 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Location: 6400 block of Mockingbird

Luby’s is only a short drive, maybe a mile, from his Briarcreek Lane home. The cafeteria-style eatery seemed like a nice choice for his family that night. A chicken-fried steak with mashed potatoes or a Luann platter might be nice. Maybe they’d grab a piece of pie or cake for dessert. He and his children spent maybe 30 minutes dining before heading back out to the car to return home.

“I parked in a really well-lit area,” Spence recalls. “I came out about 7:30, and saw the radio had been taken and that wires were hanging out.”

The burglars had pried open the front passenger door, and then tried to access the ignition to take the car. In the process, they ruined the starter and damaged the steering column.

Police told Spence that this was the second car break-in they had responded to at that location recently. Spence estimated the loss would set him back a couple thousand dollars. In addition to the stereo, the burglar also made off with some headphones and an iPhone charging cable.

“I feel really lucky because in the back of the Tahoe, I had my $1,000 laptop hidden in the rear of the car with all the pictures of my kids,” he says. “And I’m lucky to still have the car.”

Dallas Police Lt. Mackie D. Ham of the Northeast Patrol Division says that in most instances it takes only about 30 seconds or so to break into a car, and fewer if they break the window.

“Most of these criminals walk the parking lots looking into vehicles,” he says. “When they spot items inside of the car such as a laptop or other item, they then break out the window or pop the lock on the door. This only takes a few seconds.”

The easiest prevention method is to not leave any items inside.

“Criminals do not readily stand out. They dress like everyone else, so therefore they blend in and hope that they are not noticed. When they are breaking into a vehicle, they will stand by the door and act as if they are the owner and are just about to unlock the car They try to bring very little attention to themselves. When no one is looking, they will punch the door lock or quickly break the widow.Once inside of the vehicle, they usually take less than a minute or so to get what they want. We have actually had undercover officers watch these criminals as they break into vehicles, and sometimes it is so fast that the officers cannot readily tell if they actually broke into the vehicle or used a key.”

—SEAN CHAFFIN

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YOU COUNTTH e UNDe RGROUNDRUMBLINGS ( AND I DO )

The mayoral election is just five months away, yet there has been very little news surrounding it.

We’ve got one candidate, Jim Moore, and he is (as even he will admit) relatively unknown. That so little has happened so close to the election — even a local election — is increasingly rare. It seems that as soon as one election ends, the campaign starts for the next one.

Yet the mayoral campaign hasn’t started yet, and the reason is simple: The two leading candidates haven’t said whether they’re going to run. Mayor Park Cities has been acting so coy for so long about running for reelection that I half expect someone to cast him as the ingénue in a Broadway play, and then he can flitter his eyebrows for the run of the show.

Meanwhile, M Streets councilwoman Angela Hunt, who is thought to be the leading anti-Leppert candidate, hasn’t said anything, either.

Because, as long as Leppert and Hunt haven’t said what they’re going to do, no one else is going to say what they’re going to do, either. It’s kind of silly to say you’re going to run for mayor, spend a lot of time and money, and then watch as everyone ignores you after the incumbent and his arch-enemy say they’re going to run.

Complicating matters further is that Leppert and his cronies in the city’s ruling elite have already designated the mayor’s successor if Leppert decides not to run. He’s Mike Rawlings, the former Pizza Hut chief executive who became president of the Dallas Park Board last year. I met Rawlings years ago (though I doubt he’ll

to raise the property tax rate in August, and he probably doesn’t want to have to deal with any more rebellion like that.

But if Leppert runs, it will be mostly because it doesn’t look like there are any jobs that fit the high-flying profile he has created for himself, and not just because Kay Bailey Hutchison is going to be a senator for at least another couple of years. Which, of course, is the job for which Leppert has been angling since he was elected mayor.

remember being interviewed by a reporter for a trade magazine), and he’s Leppert Mark II, though without the mayor’s charm and yes, I’m being facetious.

In other words, Rawlings, if he runs instead of Leppert, will have Leppert’s political and financial support, so it would be more or less like running against Leppert.

So is Leppert going to run? I think so, even if he doesn’t especially want to be mayor any more. For one thing, Leppert has done most of what he set out to do, including winning the Trinity and hotel referendums. For another, he suffered his first major defeat when the council voted

But the main reason there isn’t anything else for him to do is that the Republican party lurched rightward while Leppert was mayor. Leppert has been a Chamber of Commerce Republican, which means he cares more about doing bidness than about ideology. But these days, ideology is the currency of the GOP, and Leppert’s record as mayor is not very Tea Party. He spends money, for one thing, and his stance on social issues is remarkably progressive. The city of Dallas offers insurance to unmarried partners; how will that play with the new GOP? That leaves only one other question: Will Hunt run? I haven’t much thought so, if only because she is a new mother, and who has a baby a year before running for mayor? But I keep seeing signs that she may run anyway, including a highdollar fundraiser in November. “Thank you, Angela, for giving all of Dallas a voice,” read the invitation, and that seems a bit much for someone who is running only for reelection to the council.

So good luck to anyone else who wants to run for mayor. I think you’ll need it.

It’s kind of silly to say you’re going to run for mayor, spend a lot of time and money, and then watch as everyone ignores you after the incumbent and his arch-enemy say they’re going to run.