2009 September Lakewood

Remodeling Talk... How to “Go Green” in 2009

A rustic wooden door that opened on a hinge a century ago now functions as a sliding partition between a home office and a guest room. It’s one of many skillful uses of architectural salvage in Rob and Suzy Renz’s newly remodeled Lakewood home. Passing through, it seems a serendipitous symbol of a new era in Green home design.

In every room, carefully restored doors, cabinetry, beams, and stained glass are married perfectly with modern design elements. Reclaimed wood from a basketball gym floor –

with some of the artwork still intact – finds new life in the living room and as counter tops. Century-old barn beams adorn the red and yellow checkered kitchen ceiling, creating a quaint, but inspired country look. Door frames are faux painted and distressed to match the doors. Walls are textured to complement the embedded antique cabinets. But this isn’t a cliche “old meets new” theme. It’s a home infused with a consciousness for preservation of all things valuable. Including money.

I thought ‘Going Green’ might limit our home remodeling possibilities. Instead, it became the key to combining our passions with our conscience.

- Suzy Renz

Reclaimed basketball gym floor

Century old barn beams on kitchen ceiling

Reclaimed antique doors from Hungary.

The Renzes care as much about conserving their budget as they do about conserving antiquities and finite global resources. Their Lakewood area home remodeling project is a fascinating study in Green design, 2009. That’s why it’s the first profiled home in what will be a monthly column in The Advocate, brought to you by The Bella Vista Company. We’ll cover everything from the roof to the foundation in home building, designing and remodeling.

Here are some Green ideas from the Renz remodel you might consider for your own home (which could become the subject of a future “Remodeling Talk” profile):

Metal Roofing

Metal Roofing lowers utility bills by deflecting heat away from the attic, unlike asphalt shingles. Plus, metal roofs are attractive, easy to install, fireproof, lightweight, recyclable, and last for decades, saving you money today and tomorrow.

Tankless Hot Water Heater

Tankless water heaters have become inexpensive and the savings quickly recoup your investment. Because they heat on demand, rather than run on standby, they save you from the extra cost of antiquated tank systems. They’re quick-heating and space-efficient too!

Dense, Airtight Insulation

Dense insulation not only lowers utility bills by keeping the house cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, but it also keeps out unwanted noise. Like the sound of neighbors opening their utility bills.

Using Reclaimed Materials

The Renzes used antiques and reclaimed wood from surprising sources. Every room has an interesting focal point that is sure to generate curiosity and compliments. “We’re not generic people and we didn’t want a generic house,” as Suzy described… “with Bella Vista working with us from vision to fruition, our imagination is our only limit.”

Rob and Suzy Renz

“We feel good about doing our part, for the environment and the cost savings. With green building, if you can imagine it, it can probably be done. The key is having a builder that will go the extra mile to do all of these things….building in the architectural salvage, making sure we were happy about the insulation in every room. At each stage of the building process, we had a meeting and talked about our progress and our options. Bella Vista has been a dream to work with.” Call us.

It’s a home infused with a consciousness for preservation of all things valuable. Including money.

STORY BY: Alan Margulis

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Defining ‘local’

The word means different things to different time to make sure ‘local’ businesses don’t

To be a good neighbor these days, you have to stay on

For example, there’s the “green” movement, which requires almost a thoughtless reaction of agreement whenever it’s mentioned, even though I have a hard time knowing what really is “green” and what is not.

And there’s the rush to drive “hybrid” vehicles, which is an offshoot of the “green” movement. Just having the word “hybrid” (or a tastefully conspicuous “h”) on a vehicle does tend to give the driver a bit of a puffed-out chest.

Then there’s the “local” or “locavore” movement, which is the subject of this month’s cover story. Shopping “local” is always described as a good thing, primarily because the idea of patronizing “local” businesses makes sense — if only “local” could actually be defined.

But just like with the “green” and movements, there’s plenty of wiggle when trying to determine which businesses are local and which aren’t.

For example, can Wal-Mart or or Home Depot be “local” businesses? Clearly, they aren’t locally owned nies, but they employ lots of neighbors and that is, or at least could be, a for being “local”.

It’s a question we all need to think these days as the economy erases nesses large and small every day. of the fittest can be a good thing, not an abstract concept — we as consumers ultimately control which companies live and which ones die. And indirectly, control which neighbors remain employed and which don’t.

We owe it to our neighbors to give definition of “local” some thought. why the Advocate joined with Title’s Lakewood office and a handful self-described “local” businesses to lish LiveLocalEastDallas.com, which cussed in this month’s cover story online source to promote neighborhood businesses.

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SWEET GEORGIA

I remember well teaching Georgia [“Conversation

Piece: Georgia Goggins”, August Advocate ] to learn to high jump at the motel running from the doorway to the king size bed. Georgia is a wonderful swimmer and has gone to National Senior Games for years, always finishing in the top 10 and top 3. She and John traveled to lots of wonderful places. I am proud to say she is my friend.

—SHELLY WHITLOCK, VIA ADVOCATEMAG.COM

INSPIRED BY DESIGNER

Thanks for highlighting these guys [“Get Inspired”, August Advocate ]. To describe [architect] Marc McCollom as “patient” doesn’t do him justice. He worked on a renovation project at our house last year and endured everything, from materials changes to meetings that included toddlers, with grace. Marc thoroughly contemplated what the house wanted and how the rooms would feel in his choices of light and finish. In the end, we have a result that far exceeded our expectations.

—AMC, VIA ADVOCATEMAG.COM

CORRECTION: The home featured in the article “Get Inspired” was incorrectly identified as the work of architect Howard Meyer. The architect of the home at 6858 Avalon is E.G. Hamilton.

LAUNCH

JIM MILLS has run around White Rock Lake more than most, but who’s counting? Oh yeah — he is. There’s a certain level of compulsivity that goes hand-inhand with long-distance running, and Mills is no exception. About 12 years ago, after a good 20 years of looping the lake regularly, Mills ran the numbers and then started keeping track of his treks. On July 30, at age 64, he made his 2,000th 9.2-mile trip, and the Advocate was there to cheer him on.

Do you remember the first time you ran around White Rock?

It was July 25, 1977. I had just finished two rounds of tennis at Samuell Grand. I was going to train for the White Rock Marathon that December, and I wanted to see what it felt like to run the 9-mile loop. During that first run, I remember there were swimmers at the Bath House and people sunning themselves on towels on the grass. That was the last time I saw swimmers — before my next run, the city had put an ordinance in place that outlawed swimming at the lake.

What else has changed since that run?

There are a lot more people out there, for one thing. That was a long time ago. The marathon itself has changed. In 1977, the runners — about 600 of them — went down and back a lakeside stretch. A few years later, they started running around the lake twice, and now they have about 10,000 runners and start Downtown [before looping the lake].

ROBERTBUNCH

HOW DID YOU DO IN THAT 1977 MARATHON?

I ran a 3-hour, 26-minute marathon, but I kept training and I went on to run a 2-hour, 59-minute marathon in Galveston. If you know anything about running, breaking that 3-hour mark is pretty tough. I quit running marathons years ago, but every Monday and Thursday morning, I run the loop, no matter what.

DO YOU EVER SKIP A DAY?

I never miss. I might go out of town and have to run the 9 miles somewhere else — then I just don’t count it. About 12 years ago, Marci Novak [For the Love of the Lake volunteer group founder] noticed my consistency and suggested I start counting, so I made a conservative estimate of how many times I’d done the loop. I came up with 808, and from then on, I’ve been keeping track. It never crosses my mind not to do it — I wake up, and my feet find my shoes. It runs me; I don’t run it.

DOES IT EVER GET BORING TRAVELING THE SAME PATH DAY AFTER DAY?

My compulsiveness goes beyond my counting the loops — I also keep my mind busy counting the regulars I see out at the lake. Right now, there are 59 people I have pinpointed who are regular lake users — some are fellow runners, others are walking their dogs or biking. I know only some of them by name. I’ve been out here for 33 years, so the “regular count” changes.

WHAT KEEPS YOU RUNNING?

I don’t really know how to answer that. I did once have a therapist ask me, many years ago, if I was running to or away from something. Back then, I think I was running from but today I am running to.

CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

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Caught in the web

thegoodmuse.Com

Raegan Payne, a Woodrow Wilson High School alumna, launched the website thegoodmuse.com after a friend turned down an invite to volunteer at a soup kitchen. “I think she said ‘no’ because she was afraid, since she had no idea what the experience would be like, and it made me wonder if fear of the unknown prevents people from volunteering.” So Payne, who now lives in California, set out to give the world an inside peek at a wide range of charity opportunities by journaling her adventures in volunteerism. Her online journal, which is quite user friendly, details experiences cleaning a veteran’s home on Memorial Day through the nonprofit Rebuilding

Together, peacefully protesting puppy mills with an organization called Best Friends Animal Society, and working with We the Children to teach kids to read and write. She describes the practical as well as intangible aspects of each effort in a no-nonsense voice and with a sense of humor. She even offers up “insider tips” such as, “If you are going to be volunteering at a kitchen organization bring a baseball cap — some, though not all, will let you tuck your hair into a hat instead of a sexy hairnet.” It’s easy to believe that her colorful tales will grab the attention of would-be altruists and encourage them to get involved. For Payne, this is no casual endeavor — she aspires to complete and document 50 assignments before 2010. She started in December, following her grandfather’s death. “He was the best, most admirable man, a World War II vet and one of those loving, caring, giving people that never drew attention to how generous he was.” So far, Payne’s blog entries seem to have encouraged her readers — one 49-year-old woman vowed to do 50 hours of charity work before her 50th birthday, and the project is helping Payne grow in myriad ways.

“I’ve learned how to correctly plant a tree, nurse a kitten back to health, test water quality, use a power saw, and so much more. I’m pretty handy to have around now.”

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Louise Black has one foot in the Gothic past, but she looks to a bright, shining future. She’s one of sixteen contestants in the sixth season of “Project Runway”, the popular show that pits women’s fashion designers against each other for the ultimate prize of $100,0000 to start their own fashion line. Each week the contestants create an ensemble based on a quirky challenge. In previous seasons, for example, designers created unique looks using only deconstructed jeans. Her unique style, a mixture of playful and Gothic, landed Black on the show. She takes inspiration from centuries-old styles intricate beading, flapper silhouettes or vintage fabrics — and mixes in unexpected elements such as antique ceramic doll parts or a mock window displaying a whimsical drawing on a corset. “Doll parts creep people out to a certain extent, but I think the way I work them into the pieces that I make are more frilly and girly, so they kind of cancel each other out,” Black says.

With her husband and business partner, Eric Jackson, Black moved to East Dallas from the New York City area. “Old houses really appeal to me and my husband, and that’s specifically what we were looking for when we moved here — an old turn-of-thecentury house with hardwood floors and great mouldings. I want to be surrounded by a home that inspires me.” She counts fellow contestants Irina and Malvin, and Tim Gunn among her favorites on the show. Black brightens when talking about meeting Gunn, the sharp, upbeat mentor of the contestants who critiques and encourages each design mid-construction. “He’s just as sweet in person as he appears on TV.” Black shares a season highlight for her. “He said to me ‘Louise, I’m your number one fan!’ I don’t know if he was just saying that to be encouraging, but I hope they show that bit on-camera.” Among her clients, Black counts a few celebrities, including raucous comedian Margaret Cho.

—Alex KnesniK

a run(way) for the money

Lakewood locals know about the longstanding annual Lakewood Home Tour this November will mark its 33rd year but Lakewood ladies should act now to get in on the event’s Sept. 17 precursor, the Lakewood Early Childhood PTA Style and Trunk Show. The fashion-focused extravaganza features smart ensembles from local designers and retailers, including Oscar Fierro, Flirt Boutique and Stella & Dot Jewelry. In-demand hair maestro Matthew Dallas will showcase his tress-sculpting techniques, and instructors from the Girls Room, a neighborhood dance and fitness studio (the one that holds pole-dancing classes) will be on hand to “inspire and empower” women at the show, says organizer Tricia Schiffmacher. Hint: Loosen up first at a margarita bar donated by Banditos Tex-Mex & Cantina. If straightoff-the-runway prices feel intimidating, don’t fret, Schiffmacher says. The LECPTA style show has always featured local designers and merchants in order to boost neighborhood shopping, but this year organizers are especially sensitive to economic conditions. “This year we are specializing in piecesunder $100. Our goal is to stimulate the local economy,” she says. At the style show, Lakewood Home Tour organizers will reveal the five houses that will appear on the November circuit. The fashion show is free and open to LECPTA members. Becoming a member is simple [ just visit lecpta.org to learn how] and it’s just $20 a year, Schiffmacher says. “We have families from Lake Highlands, M Streets, Downtown and all over. We even have female professionals with no children because we are such a fun group to party and network with,” she says. The style show isn’t a fundraiser, but rather an event to educate and psych up members for the upcoming tour and related events, which bring in more than $75,000 annually for Lakewood Elementary, J.L. Long and Woodrow Wilson High School. Read more about the home tour in the November Advocate —CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

THE LAKEWOOD EARLY CHILDHOOD PTAANNUAL STYLEAND TRUNK SHOW

WHEN/Thurs., Sept. 17, 7-10 p.m.

WHERE/The Filter Building, 2810 White Rock

MORE INFO/lecpta.org

Designer Oscar Fierro and Tricia Schiffmacher decide on dresses for the style show. PHOTO BY CAN TÜRKYILMAZ

PETPAUSE lap of luxury

KONA the chocolate lab likes to curl up in the arms of Dixon Branch neighbor SCARLET BREWER. Perhaps Kona doesn’t realize she weighs 70 pounds, though her human doesn’t seem to mind. “From the moment I brought her home, her favorite spot has been my lap — it’s never hard to make a dog happy,” Brewer says. “I laugh every time I look at this picture, and I thought it might bring a smile to someone else.”

BEFORE

5618 RichARd

AvEnuE/ AnnA and Will Short bought a 1923 Craftsman bungalow with redwood siding painted a Smurf blue after it had been vacant for five years. In Anna’s words, it was a “hellhole,” with an out-of-level floor, a sagging roof and rotted wood windows. “It looked like raccoons had been living in this house,” Will says.

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AFTER the Shorts bought the house in January 2008, shepherded the plans through the Vickery Place Conservation District approval process, and spent most of the year remodeling it. With Brian Gream as a guide, they added 850 sq. ft. to its existing 1,440 sq. ft., removed an over-dominant rear covered porch, transformed the kitchen and master bedroom into crave-worthy retreats, and designed an ideal showplace for the Shorts’ eclectic taste in furnishings and art. the first “wow” moment comes in the kitchen: A pepper-speckled, white marble backsplash and charcoal-colored soapstone countertop with an elegant ogee mitre sit atop whitepainted cabinets with opalescent glass from Malloy’s downtown, and the room is set off by a high, vaulted ceiling that hugs a new roof. “i feel like Giada laurentiis or something,” Anna says about the kitchen. two French double doors, perfectly proportioned to the rear wall, open onto a new rear porch and an exterior fireplace with rough-hewn rock, strategically placed to block views into the house from neighbors. this way, the doors require no curtains or blinds, leaving the views to the backyard clean and clear. the guest bath holds a claw-foot tub original to the house, outfitted with a new faucet and drain. the master bathroom employs more soapstone and marble, similar to the kitchen, but with additional glazed porcelain tile and a dark, sand-colored grout. Dark-wood , Craftsman-style mirrors reflect the door, window and portal frames found throughout the house. the only thing left is to finish out the new second-story apartment over the detached garage. —Alex

have you remodeled? ? Let us know about it: Call editor Keri Mitchell at 214.292.0487 or e-mail launch@advocatemag.com.

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NORTH DALLAS ANTIQUE MALL

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WHAT GIVES?

Small ways that you can make a big difference

THIS MONTH, GO TO DINNER ...

... Eat out at Fish City Grill on the first Tuesday of every month, when 15 percent of sales benefit a neighborhood non-profit organization. Fish City Grill sponsors a different charity each month, so if you know of an organization that should be included, fill out the application at fishcitygrill.com.

SHOP OR DROP OFF

Shop or drop off goods at Central Dallas Ministries Resale Store at 1213 N. Washington at Live Oak. The store is open weekdays from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Central Dallas Ministries, where volunteers work to address the root causes of poverty and work to feed the hungry, heal the sick, house the homeless and renew hope. Call 214887-8800 for information.

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.

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09.26.09

september

CORINTHIAN SAILING CLUB OPEN HOUSE & ANTIQUE BOAT SHOW

FREE Long before the advent of fiberglass, wooden boats ruled the lake. Were you to walk the shores of White Rock circa 1930, you likely would have spotted something crafted by “Pop” Willis, who ran a little boat company on Grand Avenue until the ’50s. You can learn about local boat history and see some of Willis’s works during an antique boat show on White Rock Lake this month. The Willis Boat Co. and Denison-based Yellow Jacket Boat Co. will display fully restored boats dockside at the Corinthian Sailing Club. The sailing club will host an open house from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free sailboat rides, hotdogs, and drinks. The antique boats will be on display from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Wooden Boat Association of North Texas sponsors this show. The Corinthian Sailing Club, 441 E. Lawther, 214.320.0841, cscsailing.org or woodenboatassociation.com.

– MARLENA CHAVIRA-MEDFORD

THROUGH 09.26 “DEATHTRAP” $7-$18 This thriller-comedy by the author of “Rosemary’s Baby” and “The Stepford Wives” is about a once-successful playwright on a downward spiral. He comes across a brilliant script by a novice writer — and plots to kill the writer so he can take credit for the script. The plan quickly spirals out of control, making for many thrills and laughs along the way. Pocket Sandwich Theatre, 5400 E. Mockingbird, 214.821.1860 or pocketsandwich.com.

THROUGH 10.25 TAI CHI

FREE Discover your inner chi with instructor Eng Khoo Saturday mornings at 9. All levels of experience welcome, and no reservations are required. The Trammell & Margaret Crow Collection of Asian Art, 2010 Flora, 214.979.6430 or crowcollection.org.

THROUGH 01.04 GLOBAL SWARMING

Colony Collapse Disorder is a phenomenon affecting honeybees, and this exhibit aims to raise awareness about the trend. These pollinators are necessary for the natural world, but they are being harmed by pesticides, introduced pathogens and viruses. Texas Discovery Gardens, 3601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, 214.428.7476 or texasdiscoverygardens.org.

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09.12 FALL GALLERY WALK FREE The Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA) presents this annual tour, featuring 33 galleries, museums and nonprofit art spaces throughout Dallas. The event is intended to let art lovers socialize, and view art for free. East Dallas area venues include Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther, and Meadows Museum, 5900 Bishop. The tour will be from 2-8 p.m. and a downloadable tour map is available at dallasartdealers.org. For information, call 214.914.1099 or email info@ dallasartdealers.org.

09.12 LAKEWOOD LIBRARYFEST FREE

New and gently-used books, CDs, and DVDs will be sold to raise money for this neighborhood group dedicated to improving the library. There will also be live music all day, children’s activities and refreshments provided courtesy of the Lakewood Whole Foods. The sale is scheduled from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lakewood Library, 6121 Worth, 214.670.1376.

09.15 LIVE

LOCAL KICKOFF

Want to learn how to “Live Local” rather than just talk about it? Here’s your chance: Times Ten Cellars, 6324 Prospect, is hosting the LiveLocalEastDallas.com launch party from 5-7 p.m. Businesses and individuals interested in joining the “buy local” group are welcome; cost to join is $50 for businesses and $15 for individuals, and all new members will receive a t-shirt and yard sign promoting LiveLocalEastDallas.com. For information about the event or to join, email elaine@livelocaleastdallas.com.

THE GREAT AMERICAN PUMPKIN FESTIVAL

$6-$9.50 More than 15,000 fall blooms will be showcased in this festival, including chrysanthemums,salvia, coleus, and ornamental grasses. There will also be a 15-foot-tall pumpkin house, a pumpkin patch with a hay bale maze, and more than 5,000 decorative pumpkins and gourds. Admission is $9.50 for adults, $8 for seniors 65 and older, $6 for children 3 to 12, and free for arboretum members and children 2 and younger.On-site parking is $5. Dallas Arboretum, 8525 Garland. dallasarboretum. org or 214.515.6518.

OLD EAST DALLAS EARLY CHILDHOOD PTA MEETING FREE Coach

Patty Hannan, creator of the internationally recognized “Playwisely” program, presents “Your Child’s Amazing Brain.” The talk covers important developmental milestones for learning and movement, and include facts about early brain development. Childcare is provided at White Rock YMCA for $10 for the first child and $3 for each additional child. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. inside Lipscomb Elementary auditorium, 5801 Worth.

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Makes one loaf (90-100 minutes)

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SIEGEL

Michael O’Brien and Chris Harwood

story by keri mitchell

What is “local”?

It’s a popular word these days, finding its way into promotional materials and onto retail labels. Food is “grown locally”, products are “made locally”, and vendors “reside locally”.

but what does that actually mean? Like other trendy terms, such as “green” and “organic”, the meaning is based on who is doing the defining. (How else to understand a bottle of chemically-infused cleaning solution on a grocery store shelf that advertises itself as “eco-friendly”?)

In a large metropolitan area like Dallas, does “local” refer

to anything within the city’s 342.5 square miles, or does the definition hit closer to home — down the street and around the block?

perhaps it’s a question of impact: If a mom-and-pop shop west of the t ollway shuts its doors, neighbors here might not notice. but when a longstanding east Dallas business such as Lower Greenville’s the Ole moon goes under, the loss is felt. And that becomes the greater issue not simply how to define “local” but also what it looks like for each person to support his or her local community.

Does it mean shopping at Dallas retailers instead of online so that sales taxes will benefit the neighborhood library branch? eating at a longtime neighborhood establishment once a week to help it stay in business? buying groceries at t om thumb because the rewards card program provides a percentage of the money spent to a neighborhood school or nonprofit?

A few neighborhood businesspeople are launching a Live Local east Dallas initiative to encourage neighbors to ask themselves these sorts of questions, in hopes that it

will change the way they think and, ultimately, how they choose to do business.

the idea sprouted from a lunch conversation between elaine Starkey and marybeth Shapiro, who work at republic t itle of t exas on Gaston near Abrams. Starkey was expressing her frustration to Shapiro about real estate agents from North Dallas, mcKinney and other communities listing and selling property in our neighborhood. It’s happening because properties up north and in the suburbs aren’t turning over as quickly, and agents know they can make a

In our capitalistic society, the tendency is to find the best deal, spend the least amount of time and avoid the most complications. But are we better for it? A group of neighborhood businesses has banded together to challenge residents to change their mindsets about how we do business, with hopes that the process will change both our lives and our neighborhood.

quicker buck here, Starkey says, but it takes business away from agents who live here and know the neighborhood better.

“If we stopped and thought about it, we probably would choose local business, but we never stop and think about it, and go wherever our habit is to go. So we want to try to create an awareness that there’s a reason to choose local business on all levels,” Starkey says.

“Who doesn’t like the idea of walking into a store and you’ve been there so often that the people working there recognize you? I think Lakewood and east Dallas have the potential to be that kind of community.”

the whole point is “blooming where you’re planted instead of feeling like you have to go to the Galleria,” Shapiro says. “Nothing against the Galleria, but it’s about trying to slow down and exist in the unique little community we live in.”

the mom-and-pop shops and local business owners are what make our neighborhood unique, she says. “If we don’t support the shops that are right around us, and they go out of business, we become just like every neighborhood that doesn’t have the unique landmarks.”

e mbracing our neighborhood and its diversity is a philosophy elizabeth mast has taken to heart since the day she opened her Lakewood Shopping Center boutique, t alulah belle. mast’s store has built a reputation as a place that welcomes wares from local craftspeople. On her shelves, shoppers can find items such as Child a perfume, made by Casa Linda resident Susan Owens, or “inspirellas” — umbrellas printed with inspirational messages, from neighbor Gina Controneo. One of t alulah belle’s former products, cake balls made by Lochwood resident robin Ankeny, have grown so popular that Ankeny now sells them from the Cake ball Co. storefront on Northwest Highway.

Occasionally someone stops in t alulah belle with a creative product but still needs a good business plan, and mast says she and other neighbor-

hood shop owners view it as a chance to mentor a budding local entrepreneur. Supporting local businesses “doesn’t just mean retail,” mast says, emphasizing that support is especially important in times like these “when a lot of people have lost their jobs and are branching out in new endeavors.” plus, it benefits her business to carry products made locally, mast says.

“they bring a little bit about their life and what they’re doing, and it always

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LIVE LOCAL EAST DALLAS

The mission statement of Live Local East Dallas is to “encourage the community to think local first while recognizing the economic, social and community benefits of doing business with local businesses.”

A kick-off event will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 6 - 8 p.m. at Times Ten Cellars, inviting businesses, nonprofits and individuals to sign up for a membership. Costs range from $15 for an individual to $250 for a “sustaining business”. Among the membership benefits for businesses and nonprofits are:

The steering committee for the initiative includes Kert Platner of Times Ten Cellars; Mark Smith of Professional Bank; MaryBeth Shapiro and Elaine Starkey of Republic Title of Texas; Benji Vega of Colossal Spaces; Rick Wamre of magazines and Gizmo Group, and attorney Lynda Lee Weaver.

For information, including how to join, visit livelocaleastdallas.com.

has a story behind it,” she says.

Items fly off of her shelves “anytime there’s a connection to where you live or a relationship — and that bodes true for any type of business. You can’t look at things as a transaction. Everything is relationship-based.”

This statement rings true for Mark Smith, president of Professional Bank. He lives in Casa Linda and works in Lakewood, where the original of the independent bank’s three branches is located. Smith says roughly 95 percent of his purchases are made in our neighborhood. One motivator is the relationship he has built with Lakewood and East Dallas businesspeople.

“The bank is a block away from Times Ten Cellars, and I know [co-owner] Kert [Platner] lives in Lakewood, and know he’s a huge advocate of the community and sponsors things,” Smith says.

“I think it helps when you know people live, work, eat, breathe in this community.” Plus, he says, “I like going into the dry cleaner, and they know me. When you go to the same place to get your hair cut or nails done, you start developing these relationships, and all of a sudden you’re making all of these connections.”

Smith and Platner are on the steering committee of the new Live Local East Dallas initiative. It’s all about “just remembering your stores, remembering your restaurants, remember your title companies and banks in your community, and support them as they support you,” Smith says.

The general idea is that spending money at locally owned shops and restaurants not only creates a living for the people who live down the street and around the block, but also keeps more money in the community. And it’s not only anecdotal evidence supporting this notion.

In 2002, economic analysis and strategic planning firm Civic Economics began studying the likely economic impact of a proposed Borders bookstore in Austin, Texas, at Lamar and 6th, the

same corner where independent stores

BookPeople and Waterloo Records are located. The firm found that for every $100 in consumer spending at Borders, the total local impact was $13. But the same amount spent at Waterloo or BookPeople yielded $45 — more than three times the chain’s impact to the local economy.

Civic Economics conducted a similar study in 2004, this time focusing on Andersonville, an eclectic but rapidly gentrifying neighborhood in Chicago. The results were comparable: Of $100 spent at chains, $43 funneled back into the local economy, while the same amount rung up at mom-and-pops generated $68 into Chicago’s economy.

Such findings prompted Andersonville neighbors to support what was nicknamed a “little-box” ordinance that would restrict retail chains from setting up shop in the community, especially along pedestrian streets and in historic districts. Andersonville residents have not yet been successful in their quest, but similar ordinances, often called “formula business” ordinances, are active in the downtown areas of Fredericksburg, Texas, and Bristol, R.I., the neighborhood business districts of San Francisco, and the towns of Chesapeake City, Md., and Port Townsend, Wash.

Legal restrictions such as these are difficult to enact because they are plagued by debates over property rights and definitions of distinctive areas. Grassroots initiatives are much more common, such as the recently launched 3/50 project that draws on the local economic impact findings in the Andersonville study. The project poses the question: “What three independently owned businesses would you miss if they disappeared?”

With that thought in mind, the project encourages people to make $50 in purchases every month from three locally owned businesses, based on statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor that if half the employed population followed suit, their actions would generate

“I think it helps when you know people live, work, eat, breathe in this community.”

more than $42.6 billion in revenue. And according to the Austin and Andersonville statistics, the more money spent in our neighborhood, the more of those billions go to work in our community.

“It’s keeping money local,” Starkey says. “For every dollar you’re putting into your community, you’re improving where you live. If you’re putting money into a store that is locally owned, you’re helping people keep their jobs.”

This philosophy also works to help neighborhood nonprofits and schools.

“As our business grows, we’re then able to give more money back to the community — support local charities and do more sponsorships,” Starkey says of Republic Title. “When business is slow, we’re not able to do that as much.”

Support from the community is essential when gambling on a momand-pop retail space, says Rita Davis, co-owner of The Pearl Cup. She and

Defining

The American Independent Business Alliance defines a “local” independent business as one that has private, employee, community or cooperative ownership; is owned in majority by area residents; in which full decision-making function for the business lies within its owners; and has no more than six outlets and bases of operation within a single state.

business partner Carlene Saelg opened the independent coffee shop in the burgeoning strip of Henderson near ross, taking a risk in the current economic climate.

“I would be naïve for [going out of business] not to be a concern,” Davis says. “We are small, we don’t have deep pockets, and we exhausted all of our personal resources for this because it was very important. the community has to embrace what you’re doing, and for us it’s very important for them to let us know what they want.”

Feedback from neighbors led the pearl Cup to institute a game night, Davis says, and also reaffirmed her actions when she left little notecards on tables, requesting that patrons share their tables when the shop’s limited space grows crowded.

“I did not expect a positive response; I expected more of a harrumph,” Davis says. the fact that customers invited the change “is so awesome because you’re encouraging community even more.

there are a lot of people here who seek dialogue and educated conversation, and to me that’s what it’s all about.”

the reaction made sense, considering that Saelg and Davis opened the coffee shop on Henderson because “the neighborhood just has a really good energy. If you live in the neighborhood, it’s probably one of the reasons you do.

“We couldn’t do this in just any neighborhood we’d have to have a drive–through in any other neighborhood in Dallas because I think convenience overrides the authentic experience.”

the independent coffee shop versus the international Starbucks chain is a story that has received more than its share of press over the last few years. Whether to spend money at a mom-and-pop or a chain is a decision that neighbors will inevitably consider as they begin to think

about living locally, but it’s not the main question of the Live Local east Dallas initiative, which has no intention of vilifying chains.

“We’re not trying to say that you can only do business with local companies, but instead we’re trying to promote the idea of doing business five miles from your house or place of work,” Starkey says. “Some of the major chains are giving back to the community just as much dollar-wise, and we don’t want to exclude them.”

m ockingbird Station at Central e xpressway and m ockingbird is an example of a place where local and national retailers come together.

“We want to have a good mix of chain stores, but we also want to have the local boutiques, local restaurants, something different than the norm that you could >>

“I did not expect a positive response; I expected more of a harrumph.”

Locavores: Short-distance eating [ ]

The local food movement has gained so much steam that the practice has coined a new term — “locavores” are people who go out of their way to eat food locally grown or locally produced. One widely publicized example is California residents Alisa Smith and James Mackinnon, who in 2005 embarked on the 100-mile diet, pledging for a full year to eat only food grown or produced within a 100-mile radius of their home.

Now, they say they don’t necessarily recommend the experiment and instead encourage people to try out an occasional 100-mile meal or something else less daunting. Not everything Smith and Mackinnon love could be found within 100 miles (olives, chocolate and beer were three of their most-missed items), but they learned to love new foods, began to eat seasonally, and because they ate nothing but the freshest and ripest foods, the two say that some meals were the best they ever had.

Plus, because they bought from local farmers and producers, any money they spent on food directly returned to their local economy.

Renewed interest in both conserving energy and knowing where food comes from has given rise to the farmers markets cropping up all over Dallas. Mockingbird Station at Central Expressway and Mockingbird hosted one in the spring and hopes to bring it back this fall; another neighborhood farmers market takes place the second Saturday of every month at Green Spot, an independent convenience store and gas station at Buckner and Lake Highlands

Drive.

“Certainly, the trend is for more and more local,” says Green Spot owner Bruce Bagelman. “A lot of people worry about how far something has to travel to get to a store and energy it uses,” plus, they want to “support people in the community rather than buying something that comes halfway around the world.”

These are the reasons Whole Foods, for example, prides itself on selling local products. Its definition of “local” includes only products that have traveled less than a day (seven hours or fewer by car or truck) to its stores.

For Green Spot, “local” extends across the metro area, everything from cookies made by neighborhood resident Paul Wackym, known as The Baker Man, to spices and sorbets from Arlington. When Bagelman began counting the number of local products stocked on the Green Spot’s shelves, he was surprised to find more than 20.

“The whole idea when we started out was to have a healthy convenience store for people who wanted to grab something to eat on the go, and the emphasis was always bringing in local products from beverages to food items,” Bagelman says.

“In March, we started selling fresh produce with the idea that we would bring in as much local produce as we could, and now we have the White Rock Local Market.”

At the initial event in June, Bagelman says the crowd was huge, and many of the 22 vendors sold out of their products early in the day. He expects the market to continue growing in coming months.

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find wherever you go,” says Pam Baker, Mockingbird Station general manager.

This philosophy results in restaurants such as Urban Taco from Dallas entrepreneur Marcus Pineyro sitting a few storefronts down from national clothing chains Gap and Urban Outfitters.

Having both types of stores is good for everybody’s business, Baker says.

“Although chain stores can have a little bit better financial position, we like to keep that local flavor because we think we’ll have increased traffic here at the property by having local stores.”

Chains also can have a different purpose than independently owned businesses, Smith says. National banks offer efficient website banking and an ATM on every corner, whereas a community bank like Professional is geared for small businesses investors who want a banking relationship, he says.

Putting your wheremoney your mouth is

Another way to define “local” is with the creation of local currency, which some communities find stimulates independent businesses, even during a recession. Folks in Southern Berkshire, Mass., for example, created BerkShares, available in $1, $5, $10, $20 and $50 denominations. Local businesses that accept BerkShares denote this in their storefront windows, and 12 local banks exchange federal currency for BerkShares (the exchange rate is $9 for every 10 BerkShares, which amounts to a 10 percent discount rewarding people for shopping locally). Creators of the program have noted that the community has experienced an increase use of BerkShares since the economic downturn.

“At national banks, a banker might leave because he got a promotion or rotated to another location,” Smith says. “Here, when you walk in, everybody knows your name.

“It sounds trite, but if you have a problem, you can talk to somebody face to face and have a relationship with someone who can be your banker for 20 years.”

Recognizing the value in both is one of the reasons Smith is backing the Live Local East Dallas effort.

“I like the inclusiveness of it,” he says. “It’s not about saying, ‘You’re a local business, and you’re not’ — it’s about doing business in your community.”

“To me, it’s just making a pledge,” Shapiro says. “I’m going to try to go to a new shop in Lakewood that I haven’t been to, or eat one time in a restaurant I haven’t visited. I’m going to try to support Ace Hardware [on Gaston] before I jump in my car and go across town somewhere else.

“This is really just a frame of mind.”

LIVE LOCALEAST DALLAS SUSTAINING PARTNERS

1) Republic Title

2) Professional Bank

3) Times Ten Cellars

4) Blow Salon

5) Bella Vista Company

6) Greenway Investment Company

7) T-Shop

8) Diener Mills Building

9) WKA Architects, Inc.

10) Gizmo Group

11) Advocate Magazines

“... it’s about doing business in your community.”

5 easy ways to start living locally

1 When eating at a neighborhood restaurant, ask the W aiter if the menu contains any dishes made W ith local products. If so, order from those choices, which will reinforce the restaurant’s efforts to find food locally as well as support the farmers and producers who supply the food.

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b efore making an online purchase, ask yourself, “ c an i find this product or something similar at a store right here in my neighborhood?” If so, it’s worth making the extra effort to get out and shop. Spending dollars around our home not only helps local businesses remain open and profitable, it also has the potential to benefit neighborhood libraries, parks and other city services by building up the sales tax base.

3 p ut the 3/50 p roject into practice. (Read “Live Local” p.38 for more details.)

4 When shopping at a neighborhood mom-andpop, ask if the store carries any locally made merchandise. Buying these items may just keep an entrepreneur in business, and they also make great gifts — everyone loves a present with a good story behind it.

5 g et to kno W the employees at your neighborhood dry cleaner, lunch spot, boutique and other local businesses. When you make a personal connection with people, it’s a much better incentive to give them your business because it’s no longer just a financial transaction it’s an investment in someone’s life.

The direc T ion righ T B

ryan Adams High School in the 1990s could be a rough place. Some students carried weapons, affiliated with gangs and used drugs in the dried-up creek bed near the campus.

Fights regularly broke out in the hallways or cafeteria.

By 2006, the school had been rated academically unacceptable three years running.

DISD Teacher of the Year John McCollum is a guiding light for drama students Gerame and Jenae Green, and Kelsey Cook.

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a school that had lost its way gets back on course

demically unacceptable” range, but which also set the school on course for redemption.

bryan Adams has seen periods of “student unrest,” says drama and math teacher John mcCollum, who has been at bryan Adams the better part of the last 25 years. He left bryan Adams for three years in the late 1990s to work in Cape Cod, then moved to Gaston middle School in east Dallas before returning to bryan Adams in 1997.

“When I came back, the school really didn’t feel happy,” he says.

even when things looked bleak for bryan Adams, mcCollum and likeminded teachers and coaches pro-

vided light for students who wanted to learn.

Neighborhood resident Quentin m endoza, a 1993 graduate, says even though he was aware of bad things happening around him, he had a good group of friends — “We kept each other out of trouble,” he says and he had a mentor in mcCollum, affectionately known as “mac” by his students.

“He inspired us to step beyond ourselves and think outside the confines of our petty high school existence. At least half of the memories I cherish from bryan Adams are a result of my involvement with theater and the influence of mac,” mendoza says.

DISD Principal of the Year Cynthia Goodsell rid the school of trouble-causing students, sacrificing school ratings and funding, in order to set things right.

“He and [a few other teachers and coaches] inspired me to focus my energy on developing my talents and intelligence, so the more dubious distractions of high school seemed a great deal less interesting.”

mcCollum says he has always loved bryan Adams (“I bleed kelly-green blood,” he jokes), but when the new principal came on board, she greatly improved campus life, he says.

“We became a much tighter ship,” mcCollum says.

With almost 30 years of experience under her belt, one of Goodsell’s first moves was pinpointing and rid-

ding the campus of unauthorized enrollees. there were about 700 students at the school who didn’t live in bryan Adams’ attendance district. removing the students caused temporary turmoil, she says. Some of the transferred students hung around the campus and committed petty crimes in the surrounding neighborhood.

And after enrollment dropped from 2,600 to 1,900, Goodsell faced criticism for costing bryan Adams academic ratings — because the drop affected the “graduation rate”, which is weighed heavily by the t exas education Agency when determining school ratings — and money — since state funding for schools is based upon student enrollment. but as the dust settles, she says, the school is left with a more manageable student population.

After a student came close to dying from a drug overdose, Goodsell learned that students were using drugs near the creek along the campus perimeter. Goodsell says she found a way to keep students out of the creek area (she won’t reveal the secret). She curbed rampant tardiness (300-400 tardy reports a day) by corralling late students into

“He inspired us to step beyond ourselves and think outside the confines of petty high school existence.”

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“tardy tanks,” where she could weed out and punish the chronic offenders.

With the help of Dallas Police gang units, she identified nine active gangs and gang leaders within the school, met one-on-one with the gang leaders and let them know “there is only one gang between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. and that is Bryan Adams High School,” she says.

The students were surprisingly responsive, she says, and they even helped her rid the walls of longstanding gang-related graffiti. She enforced a school-uniform policy, turned the library and courtyard into a coffee

house and reading plaza, and asked student-led advisory groups what was important to them.

“They said they wanted the bathrooms fixed up, so that was one of the first things we did,” she says. “They started to see that I would do what I said I would do — that’s when they began to buy in.”

But Goodsell says she couldn’t turn things around without the teachers’ cooperation. “Failure is Not an Option” is not only Goodsell’s credo, it’s also the name of a book by popular author and motivational speaker Alan M. Blankstein on which she based the school’s reforms.

She presented the plan for rehabilitation and “courageous leadership” to the staff and asked them to stand if they were willing to do things differently to bring about positive change. Every teacher stood, she says.

The enhanced quality of campus life made for a richer learning environment, she says, and test scores improved. The sense of pride once experienced by only a select few began to spread among the students and throughout the community.

“It’s safer, cleaner we had a carnival. It’s been a long time since the community flocked to Bryan Adams,”

yourself with the spirit of the season

McCollum says with a smile.

For some of today’s students, the fear that once permeated the Bryan Adams community is a thing of the past.

“We hear stories about the fights that used to happen,” says junior Jenae Green, one of McCollum’s students.

“Kids used to hope for fights to get broken up, and no one would come until it was way out of control. Now we can barely toss something across the table in the cafeteria, and someone is there to stop it.”

Green, her brother Gerame, a 2009 graduate, and Kelsey Cook volunteered at the school during the summer, helping McCollum with a few projects.

It comes as no surprise to any of them that Mac was honored as last year’s DISD Teacher of the Year.

“He knows how to handle any situation — he is relaxed, but he definitely has the respect of the students,” Gerame says.

McCollum credits his students for the district-wide honor.

“It’s the theater kids who have done a lot of work for the school. I guess they attribute my good kids to me.”

He’s not the only Bryan Adams staff member recognized for achievements last school year. Stacey Segal was honored as DISD athletic director of the year, and Goodsell was named DISD principal of the year.

Goodsell also accepted a promotion to lead the West Secondary Learning Community, where this school year she will manage 43 DISD principals. Administrators believe she can mentor other principals dealing with some of the difficult issues she has addressed.

“Cindy Goodsell has done an incredible job of turning things around,” says Donna Micheaux, DISD’s chief administrative officer. “(She) has created a culture and climate for success at a lower-performing school.”

When discussing her promotion, Goodsell tears up at the idea of leaving Bryan Adams behind (at press time, her successor had not been named).

“This has been one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done,” she says.

DISCOVERY ZONE

New school building brings classes into the woods

Off the beaten path, beyond a cluster of towering trees and alongside a rippling brook sits a clean and modern building. On a summer evening, it’s empty and practically untouched a visitor might hear only trickling water, birds chirping, the wind through the trees and, only if you listen intently, the sound of street traffic or kids playing football in the distance.

But soon, the center will be bustling with young bodies weekdays between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The Lakehill Preparatory School Alice and Earl Nye Family Environmental Science Center sits on a swath of East Dallas land. Though just four miles away from the school’s main campus and just feet from busy the Interstate 30 and Ferguson Road intersection, the site possesses a backwoods-y quality, says Lakehill headmasterRogerPerry.

“We’re about 40 feet lower than

Ferguson Road, so the sound sort of floats right over the top,” he says. “You really feel like you are immersed in the woods.”

Perry expects students will appreciate the center, to which they will travel regularly by bus.

“We want to get them out in nature

with a fireplace, big glass windows and access to the more than 40 acres of untouched land ripe for hands-on learning.

The site will offer supplemental learning for science students, but it will also serve as a site for enrichment in other areas of learning, says science coordinator and teacher Melissa Carpenter, who will office at the center.

“Students will get a chance to get dirty, be outdoors and see and do the things we talk about in class,” she says. “We will also integrate time at the center into all areas of the curriculum — journaling, artwork, lan-

as much as possible, so they can learn about the environment and appreciate having something like this in the city limits.”

Situated behind a 2,000-square-foot limestone courtyard, this state-ofthe-art, LEED-certified building will house laboratories and classrooms with an area to hose down after coming in from the woods, a meeting hall

guages — and the building itself will serve as a source of learning, where they can learn about building technology of the future.”

The center is named for Earl Nye, Lakehill school board chairman and former TXU Electric company chairman. His wife Alice served as a substitute teacher at Lakehill for many years.

“She was always there when we needed someone in a pinch,” Perry says. The couple’s five children graduated from Lakehill.

“It’s really awesome that we will get to name it after their family.”

Over the summer, Lakehill hosted Kite Day on the science center grounds. Lakehill’s 7th and 8th grade students built more than 300 kites and invited children from Bayles Elementary and their families to come test them out.

The center opened the first week of school — “we don’t want to put it off, even if it’s not completely finished,” Carpenter says — and a ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Sept. 10. —CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

Headmaster Roger Perry and students Eshé Rasheed, Kara Gamboa and Hannah McCue lay the foundation for a new era of learning

PHOTO BY CAN TÜRKYILMAZ

TEAM WHITESIDE (top row): Karen Hettrick, Mark Gilsdorf, Kevin Sayre, Britni Rives; (bottom row): David Boyd, Lou Alpert, John Whiteside, Russell Keener, Paige Whiteside and Angela Thornhill

LIVE LOCAL

THE LOWDOWN ON WHAT’S UP WITH NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES

Gardenscapes (artisitcgardenscapes. com) is 10 years old this year. From traditional English gardens to outdoor Zen meditation areas, owner and chief designer Delores Cullivan has seen it all.

“We started in Forest Hills, landscaping Tudor cottages,” she says. “Now, we’re all over Dallas, doing homes and offices. But East Dallas is home — we love the people, and the character of the neighborhoods.”

Her firm now designs and builds water features and pools, stonework and fencing, as well as landscaping. Cullivan has strong ties to the Dallas art community, and placing sculpture for her clients is something she says she particularly enjoys.

Has your pet ever been FURminated?

Phyllis Pastre, a Lakewood resident and owner of Aussie Pet Mobile Dallas , says the FURminator treatment for shedding control is popular for the summer months. You may have seen her Aussie Pet Mobile, which is a customized pet grooming facility on wheels, around town.

Pastre says she services a lot of elderly pets because of the stress-free process of the pet not having to travel or wait in a cage. Apparently, cat grooming is pretty common too. I’m thinking it’s a good alternative to hoisting a dirty pet into the car.

You can check out her standard and customizable packages at yourlocal.aussiepetmobile.com/Dallas or call 214-PETGROOM.

Chef Deb Crabb of Grace Cafe Catering is keeping busy these days. Crabb announced the new menu items for the fall season of the Lakewood Dinner Club, which begins in September.

Join the Club and have a home-cooked, fresh (never frozen) entrée or meal ready for pick up from Crabb’s house on Thursdays. Order and pay in advance for an entire season of meals and get a 10 percent discount. Or place your order Monday and pay per meal.

In addition to complete large and small dinners, Crabb is also adding Swingin’ Single Meals for smaller appetites or Moms and Pops that need a little help with meal preparation. Check out her new website GraceCafeCatering.com.

For the men out there who hate to get out to shop, retailer J Hilburn came up with the novel idea of bringing the shop to you. Since launching in 2007, J Hilburn has been offering discerning male shoppers custom-made shirts.

Lakewood resident, Catherine Chang is a J Hilburn style advisor. Chang meets customers in their homes or offices, takes some measurements, shows some swatches, yada, yada, yada, you’ve got polos, dress shirts or sweaters to go.

In the market? E-mail Chang at catherine.chang@jhilburn.com.

Pout, a designer children’s line, allows you to host a “Pout Party” online.

An online party is similar to hosting a trunk show at your home. Instead, hosts simply invite friends to visit the website for a specified period of time, and both hosts and guests receive an exclusive discount.

Pout (pout-baby.com) was launched by neighborhood sisters Jennifer Paradise and Molly Holley in 2008. Pout has some super-sweet little girls’ clothes ranging in size from six months to seven years. Pout also offers a variety of monogrammable outfits and gifts for both boys and girls.

Hacienda on Henderson opened in the old Cuquita’s spot at the end of July. Owners Patrick Tetrick, Chris Faulkner and Miles Zuniga have renovated the building, which was built as a house in 1943. Executive Chef Mike Dimas was formerly the special events chef at the Dallas Museum of Art.

Part of his menu includes tequilas infused with strawberries and pineapples, and habanero and jalapeno peppers. They also have live music and $5 margaritas.

Designer Christine Visneau, a neighborhood resident for six years, has opened a boutique on Junius next to the Garden Cafe. The Little Bean shop (littlebeanshop. com) carries Visneau’s Baby Bean line (vintage children’s daywear) along with several other labels unique to Dallas.

Visneau started her clothing line five years ago, but this is her first children’s clothing store.

“This space came available, so we just decided to do it,” she says. “We love this space.”

She’s creating a studio in the back of the store, where she can work on her line and take custom orders.

Isabella Collection, (isabellacollection. com) an upscale luxury bedding brand, has opened a gallery in our neighborhood. You can preview their collection via their online catalog.

The design studio and store is located at 2000 Greenville (the intersection of Greenville and Oram), previously home to the short-lived Art and Lily, and before that, Ragwear.

Erin Moyer is a local entrepreneur who owns a small business manufacturing original women and children’s clothes and accessories (progenyinc.com), plus a consulting business specializing in marketing and business development. Her monthly “Live Local” column features anything and everything we might want to know about some of our favorite mom-and-pop shops, as well as what’s up and coming in our neighborhood as it relates to business. Live Local is more than just a column; it’s about supporting neighbors and helping our community thrive. Send Moyer ideas and feedback at livelocal@advocatemag. com. Not everything she receives can be published in the magazine, but check out our Back Talk East Dallas blog daily for more information about ways to Live Local in our neighborhood.

INTERNAL MEDICINE

James R. Ampil, M.D. www.wadehuebner.com

Dr. Ampil and the other physicians at The Wade-Huebner Clinic believe in providing state-of-the-art medical care while adhering to traditional doctor-patient values. In addition to treating most acute and chronic adult illnesses, our board certified physicians perform wellness and preventative examinations. We are on staff at Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas and will attend to our patients if hospitalization is needed. Our physicians are on most insurance plans and new patients are being accepted.

WADE-HUEBNERCLINIC

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COMPREHENSIVE DENTISTRY

Ashly R. Cothern, DDS, PA

Dr Cothern is one of a small distinguished percentage of dentists who have invested in postgraduate training at one of the world’s premiere continuing education institutes, The Pankey Institute for Advanced Dental Education. We care about you as a unique individual and examine you in a way that together we can understand every aspect of your oral health. In our office we love what we do. NOW THAT IS SOMETHING TO SMILE ABOUT!

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OPTOMETRIST

Dr. Clint Meyer www.dallaseyeworks.com

One in four school age children has an undiagnosed vision problem that can interfere with learning. Vision is critical to learning. Make sure your child is really ready for back to school. Schedule a back to school eye exam and ask about our special children’s eye exam and glasses package!

DALLAS EYEWORKS

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ORTHODONTICS

Patricia A. Simon, DDS www.lakewoodortho.net

Do you remember the braces of yesteryear? Those big clunky “railroad tracks”? My how things have changed! Today we can move teeth with tooth-colored braces, braces that are attached to the back of your teeth and with aligners that are completely transparent. And thanks to space-age technology, the wires are activated by the temperature of your mouth! Come see what’s changed!

LAKEWOOD ORTHODONTICS

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COSMETIC AND FAMILY DENTISTRY

Dena T. Robinson, DDS, FAGD Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry

“It’s not just about the teeth, but the whole person. Seeing someone’s oral health improve means their total health has improved as well. The focus at our White Rock Lake cosmetic dentistry practice is on comprehensive dental care.” Let us help you make a difference in your life!

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ORTHODONTICS

Joshika B. Kanabar, DDS, MS Board Certified Orthodontist

Dr. Kanabar was born and raised in College Station, Texas. She completed her dental degree and the orthodontics residency and masters degree at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, Texas. Her goal is to lead an orthodontic practice that provides patients with outstanding quality of care while keeping a priority on making braces and Invisalign treatments affordable and accessible. She offers Saturday appts, is open until 6pm on weekdays and her state of the art 45 minute exam & consultation is complimentary.

ROOT PROBLEM

OUR TREES ARE AT RISK

Dallasites know that the city’s natural beauty is not what brought us here or keeps us here.Dallas doesn’t have mountains or an ocean or any of the geographical features that commonly draw people to an area.

Dallas does have attractive places to live, though. The most desirable neighborhoods generally have one feature in common — big, beautiful trees, a green canopy that adds immeasurably to the quality of life in those neighborhoods.

In 1993, a task force began work at city hall to craft a tree preservation ordinance. The task force was composed of members whose primary goal was to protect large, old trees and preserve the tree canopy in Dallas, and other members whose primary goal was to have an outcome that wouldn’t hinder land development in the city. After more than a year of work, Dallas had Article 10 of the Development Code — the Tree Preservation Ordinance.

Some task force members felt that Article 10 was more of a tree replacement ordinance, with an emphasis on how to mitigate for trees that were taken down, where the small replacement trees could go, and how big a tree needed to be before it could be “protected.” There were lists of good trees such as red oaks and live oaks, and lists of bad trees such as hackberries and fruitless mulberries. The bad, or so-called “junk” trees, could be cut down at will and didn’t have to be replaced, no matter how big they were or how many of them there were.

Clear-cutting was allowed in the ordinance as long as mitigation measures were followed.During the past 15 years, there have been some egregious examples of clear-cutting: the Grady Niblo site along Mountain Creek Parkway, one of the prettiest areas in the city; the Pleasant Grove site of a new residential subdivision that, after all the trees were removed, was ironically named Enchanted Forest; and, more recently, the site at Skillman and Northwest Highway, formerly the Timbercreek Apartments, where there were lots of large trees and a beautiful creek that ran through the property. The creek is now in a culvert and the land looks like a moonscape.

There are other weaknesses and loopholes in Article 10 besides clear-cutting.Developers can ask for Planned Development District zoning to avoid

the requirements of the tree ordinance.Developers who build new spec homes in existing residential neighborhoods are not required to water the trees on their lots either before or after the houses are built (unless the trees are required by the city as a “screen”). They can destroy any trees they want before they get a building permit. And when builders cement over tree roots to put in a foundation or a driveway, or place construction materials on top of the roots, the new homeowner, who has paid a premium for the large old trees on the lot, gets to watch those trees slowly die.

The single greatest weakness in the current tree ordinance, however, is in the enforcement provisions. City staff who enforce the tree ordinance requirements are unfortunately located in Development Services, which is the department at City Hall that encourages and fosters development in the city. That’s a glaring conflict. In several of the clear-cutting cases mentioned above, Development Services demonstrated a notable lack of will to enforce, which led to greatly reduced fines and reduced or ignoredmitigation requirements. Tree ordinance enforcementpersonnel needto be located in a more tree friendly department like Parks.

A group of citizens and staff members — the Urban Forestry Advisory Committee — appointed by mayors Miller and Leppert, is currently considering revisions to Article 10. To learn more about the committee and the revisions, visit their website at www.DallasTrees.org. To comment on the current ordinance or the proposed revisions, contact UFAC member Bill Seaman at wm.seaman@tx.rr.com.

Quality of life issues have generally gotten short shrift in Dallas, especially when they compete with development goals; Dallas’s mantra has always been to “keep the dirt flying.”

In a city with few natural resources, it would be good to protect the ones we do have.

Sandy Greyson, a neighborhood resident and former city councilwoman, writes a monthly opinion column about neighborhood issues. Her opinions are not necessarily those of the Advocate or its management. Send comments and ideas to her at 6301 Gaston, Suite 820, Dallas 75214; FAX to 214.823.8866; or e-mail editor@ advocatemag.com.

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community

The 33rd AnnuAl lAkewood home FesTivAl will be November 13-15. The weekend includes a candlelight tour, an auction party, a holiday market and six spectacular homes, each with a unique design style. Playing off the 1980’s comedy classic “Caddyshack,” the theme for this year’s Festival is: “Lakewood Caddyshack: Gopher the Fun, Gopher the Schools.” Proceeds benefit Lakewood-area public schools. Tickets go on sale Oct. 1, lakewoodhomefestival.com.

PAsl, PArenTs And AdvocATes For slower leArners is a non-profit organization whose primary purpose is to provide social opportunities for adult slow learners in our community. Visit pasldfw. com or contact Wade Mercer at WADE1@airmail.net for a list of August activities or for more information.

The sPcA oF TexAs runs an injured animal rescue ambulance service to help strays. SPCA will respond to calls in our neighborhood from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Field officers will evaluate injured animals and take them to the SPCA, Highland Park Animal Clinic or an emergency clinic for treatment. 214.651.7387.

The nATionAl leAgue oF AmericAn Pen women announced a call for entries for Expressions 2009, A Visual Arts Dallas Branch Competition. The annual show is scheduled at the Lakewood Library, Nov. 12 through Dec. 5, with an artists’ reception Nov. 12, 6-8 p.m. Deadline for entries is Oct. 7, 2009. Entry is open to all artists (men and women) over the age of 18. Judge is Enrique Fernández Cervantes, curator at the Bath House Cultural Center. For the prospectus and entry form, visit nlapwdallas.org or call Susan Moss Cooper at 214.327.6648.

education

The woodrow wilson high school PTA is seeking alumni donations for college scholarships. Seniors who have not received more than $5,000 from other scholarship sources will be eligible for this PTA scholarship. Anyone who would like to make a tax-deductible donation can mail it to: Woodrow Wilson PTA, 100 S. Glasgow, Dallas 75214. Woodrow alums are asked to write their graduation year and “PTA Scholarship Fund” on the memo line of the check. Donations also can be made online at woodrowwildcats.org. Call 214.327.0068 for information.

volunteers

lAkewood Firehouse AFTer school ProgrAm needs volunteers to tutor second- and third-graders after school, 3-5 p.m., one or more days each week, Monday through Thursday. Call Laura Rothe for details, 214.823.9623.

dAllAs cAsA is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for abused and neglected children. CASA empowers everyday citizens to speak up in court for the best interest of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Volunteers gather information for the court and work with the child welfare system and others to quickly find a safe, permanent home for each child. For information or to register for an upcoming information session, call 214.827.9603, ext. 228, or visit dallascasa.org.

meAls on wheels, a program run by The Visiting Nurses Association, seeks volunteer drivers in our neighborhood. Drivers make weekday deliveries a few mornings a week or month, picking up meals at White Rock Methodist Church, 1450 Oldgate. 214.659.2639.

roberT e lee elemenTAry’s award-winning garden needs volunteers to help maintain the grounds, from the courtyard butterfly garden to the newly landscaped areas. For information, call 972.749.7400.

The wilkinson cenTer, neighborhood nonprofit, offers a free afterschool tutoring and mentoring program, CLIMB (Changing Lives Improving Minds and Bodies) at seven sites. The program runs Mondays through Thursdays from 3-6 p.m. Share your knowledge and compassion by volunteering as a tutor/mentor. For information contact Jane Waters at 214.821.6380, ext. 202, or jane_waters@ wilkinsoncenter.org.

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bishop lynch high school

9750 Ferguson Rd. Dallas 75228/ 214.324.3607 www.bishoplynch.org. Recognized for student achievement, leadership, and innovation, Bishop Lynch High School continues to build on a rich heritage that prepares graduates for a lifetime of success. The mission of Bishop Lynch High School is to teach students “to strive for academic excellence, to seek truth, and to work for justice in the world.” To see that each student emerges with a well-rounded experience, Bishop Lynch offers first-rate academics, including the largest dual enrollment program of any private school in the state of Texas, extensive guidance as students prepare to enter higher education, and a widevariety of extracurricular and service activities.

chase’s place

14210 Marsh ln. addison / 75001 / 972.243.2676 Chase’s Place is a private day school program for children ages 5-14 with developmental disabilities including PDD/Autism, MR, neurological disorders, and acquired brain injuries. Program emphasizes development of functional skills through direct instruction, practical application, and therapeutic interventions with Speech, OT, PT, and Music therapy included.

Dallas acaDeMy

950 Tiffany Way Dallas / 214.324.1481. Grades K-12. Private coeducational secondary school committed to teaching learning different students. Nurturing and family environment with the highest quality staff, teachers, facilities and programs. Educating students according to their unique situations. Complete sports program. Accredited by SACS

lakehill pRepaRaToRy school

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

school oF conTeMpoRaRy balleT Dallas

214.821.2066, 1902 abrams pkwy., Dallas, www.schoolofcbd.com. Register for Fall. Toddlers/ Youths/ Teens/ ADULT classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-hop, & Contemporary- Morning, Afternoon, & Evening classes available. Register NOW! ADULTS, Get in the best shape with Dance Workout, Nia Movement, Zumba, and Samba fitness classes! All levels of Ballet, Tap, Jazz, & Contemporary/ Modern. Professional Instructors in a positive environment! Schedule on-line! REGISTER TODAY-space is limited!

sT. jaMes episcopal school

9845 Mccree Rd. Dallas / 214.348.1349 / www stjamesepiscopal info Enrollment: 80

Ages/Grades: Mother’s Day Out 18 mos, Toddler Montessori 2 yrs – 3rd, Accreditation: SAES, Extended Hours: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm, Student/ Teacher Ratio: Primary classroom 25:2; Elementary 30:2 St James Episcopal School is committed to providing each child an excellent academic environment, based on Montessori principles, by teaching Christian values and the ability to be productive, cooperative citizens Join us March 2-3 for Montessori Education Week

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

WhiTe Rock noRTh school

9727 White Rock Trail Dallas / 214 348 7410 2 Years through 6th Grade 44 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-of-theart 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 funfilled themes. Accredited by SACS. Call for a tour of the campus. www.WhiteRockNorthSchool.com.

Zion lUTheRan school

6121 e lovers ln. Dallas / 214.363.1630 Toddler care thru 8th Grade. Serving Dallas for over 57 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.

PROFILES 2009

Lakewood Family Dental Care

Quality Dental Care

Lakewood Family Dental Care has been in the same location for 62 years. Like the Wildcats and the Lakewood Theater, they are an integral part of the community. But there’s nothing old-fashioned about this practice. With state-of-the-art equipment like the Cerec Unit that does crowns in one visit, Dr. Richard Beadle and Dr. Reid Slaughter combine traditional individualized dental care with the latest technologies and practices.

Dr. Beadle joined the Lakewood Office in 1981 and Dr. Slaughter has been in practice for nine years. Together, the two Baylor College of Dentistry graduates are geared toward providing leading edge-care, all the while listening to what their patients really need and want. It’s a family atmosphere that pays off in beautiful smiles.

Lakewood Family Dental Care

6329 Oram St. Dallas, Tx 75214

214-823-1638

Just North of the Wells Fargo Bank Building

www.lakewoodfamilydental.com

Brothers & Crochet OB/GYN Associates of Dallas, LLP

Women’s Health and Wellness: Our Passion, Our Mission

Dr. Melissa Crochet and Dr. Sandra Brothers are pleased to welcome Dr. Angela Fields Walker to their practice. A graduate of U.T. Health Science Center in San Antonio, Dr. Fields recently completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Parkland Memorial Hospital. In medical school, Dr. Fields was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for demonstrating excellence in clinical care, leadership, compassion and dedication to service. She continued to integrate these values into patient care during residency where she was awarded the Chairman’s Award for Outstanding Intern in 2006, and served as Administrative Chief Resident from 2008 to 2009.

A native of Dallas, Dr. Fields is enthusiastic about starting her private practice here with a group who shares her passion for women’s health. She is looking forward to meeting her new patients and developing lifelong relationships with them as she cares for them throughout the stages of womanhood. Dr. Fields is particularly interested in high risk obstetrics, minimally invasive gynecologic procedures and laparoscopic surgery, as well as adolescent and young adult medicine. Her dedication to patient-centered care and education, and her focus on treating the whole person, make her a perfect fit for the growing practice.

Brothers & Crochet OB/GYN Associates of Dallas serves women during every phase of their lives, assisting them in maintaining optimal health from adolescence through menopause. While their treatment recommendations are derived from evidence-based medicine, their personal approach caters to the individual.

As a champion runner and consummate outdoorswoman, Dr. Brothers has a keen interest in positively influencing women’s

health and fitness choices. Over the past eleven years, Dr. Brothers has seen her patients through a great variety of health issues, from contraceptive decisions for an athlete or an executive, to treatment options for heavy menstrual cycles, to birthing experiences for women who want minimal intervention. In addition, she has assisted many women with infertility issues, helping them achieve pregnancy.

After completing her residency at Parkland, Dr. Crochet relocated to Palo Alto, California, and Boulder, Colorado, where she pursued an interest in non-traditional approaches to healthcare. This experience has proven invaluable to her medical practice, especially as the use of herbal remedies and alternative medicines have become more accepted by the traditional medical community.

Dr. Crochet’s interactive and integrative approach to health care involves really getting to know her patients. As a result, she develops close, long-term relationships with her patients.

The physicians and staff of Brothers & Crochet OB/GYN Associates of Dallas share a passion for women’s health and wellness. Their mission is to provide the highest quality medical care in a caring and compassionate environment.

Dr. Brothers, Dr. Fields & Dr. Crochet

Brothers & Crochet OB/GYN Associates of Dallas

411 N. Washington Avenue, Suite 2700

Dallas, Texas 75246

214.823.7900

www.obgynofdallas.com

Dr. Brothers, Dr. Fields and Dr. Crochet

Michael Neeley DDS

Dentistry with TLC

Dr. Mike Neeley travels the world as a dental missionary and speaker at conferences, but lucky for his patients, he always comes home to Dallas. He has practiced dentistry here for thirty years, forging lifelong friendships. “My patients are like family. I love being a dentist,” he says.

When patients come to see Dr. Neeley, they are in charge. After listening to his recommendations, they set the priorities and choose the treatments they’re comfortable with. It’s a stress-free, patient friendly practice that serves the entire family. He is always accepting new patients, and he offers second opinions at no charge.

Dr. Neeley stays at the forefront of his profession, learning new procedures and applying the latest technologies. His patients appreciate Dr. Neeley’s years of experience combined with the leading edge care that his practice provides.

Michael Neeley DDS

3131 Harvard Ave. #101 Dallas, 75205 (near Monticello & McKinney) 214-521-3148

www.dallasdds.net

Deborah Foyle, DDS, MS, MSC

Lakewood Periodontics

Dr. Foyle and her exceptional staff are dedicated to providing the highest possible quality of care in the treatment of gum disease, gum grafting, dental implant placement, and oral cancer detection.

When asked what she enjoys most about her practice she says, “Time spent talking to patients and working with them and their dentists to design a treatment plan best suited to their needs.”

Dr. Foyle is board certified by the American Board of Periodontology and received her dental degree from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. She received advanced periodontal training in London, England, and at Baylor College of Dentistry.

She is also a part-time Assistant Clinical Professor at Baylor College of Dentistry, where she teaches undergraduate periodontics.

Dr. Foyle and her team look forward to continuing to provide superior care for the Lakewood community and Dallas area.

Deborah Foyle, DDS, MS, MSc

Lakewood Periodontics

214.827.9500

6333 East Mockingbird, Suite 254 Dallas, TX 75214

Travis Spillman DDS

Comprehensive dental care

At the Dental Center of Lakewood, Dr. Travis Spillman offers comprehensive dental services for adults and children. Comprehensive care means that Dr. Spillman is committed to educating his patients about their options and then providing a broad range of modern treatments, including preventative, cosmetic and advanced restorative procedures.

Treatment begins with an oral health examination and an assessment of the patient’s dental health needs and cosmetic or restorative goals. “I think it is imperative to educate my patients about the treatment options available to them. For preventative care, it’s really a matter of treating existing problems to achieve a healthy smile. For cosmetic and restorative cases, I like to offer my patients several options and then let them decide which one is right for them, based on their budget, time and desired outcome.”

Dr. Spillman earned his undergraduate degree from Baylor University and his doctorate of dental surgery degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston. He is a member of the Dallas County Dental Society and the Academy of General Dentistry.

Travis Spillman, DDS

6313 Gaston Ave. (corner of Gaston & La Vista)

Dallas, Tx 75214

214-823-LAKE (5253)

www.dentalcenteroflakewood.com

B a P t IS t

ga StOn OakS BaPtISt / Greenville Ave & Royal Lane

Sunday Worship 10:45 am / Bible Study 9:30 am

www.gastonoaks.org / 214.348.0958

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

cH u R c H Of cHRIS t

SkIllman cHuRcH Of cHRISt / 3014 Skillman St.

Sunday School 9:30 am / Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Grace Café & Bible Study Wed. 6:00 pm / 214.823.2179

dIS c IPle S Of cHRIS t

e a St dalla S cHRIStIan cHuRcH / 629 N. Peak Street

Sunday School 9:30 am / Worship 8:30 & 10:50 am 214 824.8185 / Rev. Deborah morgan / www.edcc.org

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St. JOHn’S ePIScOPal cHuRcH / 848 Harter Road, 75218

Sunday Worship: 8:00 & 10:30 am / Christian Ed. 9:00am 214-321.6451 / www.stjohnsepiscopal.org

SaInt mIcHael and all angelS / 8011 Douglas at Colgate

Saturday 5:30 pm / Sunday 7:30, 8:45, 9:00, 11:00 am, 5:30 pm

Sunday School 10:00 am / www.saintmichael.org / 214.363.5471

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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. Worship 8:30 & 11:00 Traditional / 11:00 Contemporary

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1450 Oldgate Lane / 214.324.3661

Sunday Worship 10:50 am / Rev. George fisk

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WHIte ROck cOmmunIty cHuRcH / 9353 Garland Road

Sun. Bible Study 9:00 am, Worship 10:45 am / 214.320.0043

Wed. Bible Studies 10:00 am & 7:30 pm / www.whiterockchurch.org

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meet at Dallas Children’s Theater – Skillman at NW Hwy Worship: 9:30 am / www.newstpeters.org

St. andRe W ’S PReSByteRIan / Skillman & monticello

Rev. Rob Leischner. www.standrewsdallas.org

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

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glOBal HeaRt dalla S / 11020 Audelia Road, Suite B107

Sunday: meditation 10:20 am / Service 11:00 am

214.361.2096 / www.globalheart-dallas.org

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11 am Sun. Worship & Sunday School; 9:30 am adult class.

3425 Greenville Ave. @ mcCommas Blvd. 214-826-5683

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IT ’S OUR jOB TO PASS PEACE fROm PAST TO fUTURE GENERATIONS

“People live in a compact between the dead, the living and the unborn.” New York Times columnist David Brooks made this point lately to illustrate the need for us to consider our posterity in the way we live. He rightly cites all three tenses that command our attention.

What role do religious communities like church and synagogue play in nurturing this view? A role no others can play as well.

Before coming to the horizontal, let me add the vertical dimension, so to speak. When you worship God week by week, you lift your head. You raise your sights. You see a dimension above this life that frees you from slavery to this life alone.

Where else will children learn of that sacred canopy that hovers above them at all times from which heaven protects and oversees earth? Whether singing hymns or hearing prayers and preaching, worship brings us to our knees beneath a gracious and guiding Providence that alone can give abiding meaning to our lives.

Nothing else and nowhere else can do that job as well: not schools or the ranch or the lake or the latest self-help book. If the faith of our fathers and mothers is to be passed on to our children, then our children’s fathers and mothers will be the ones doing the passing. And the pew is where that peace (as well as the plate) is passed.

Now, to the arrows of time. Our compact with the dead includes keeping them alive to us in every way possible. The grave doesn’t silence the dead, the living do that by forgetting them. When we study history, repeat stories of their lives, read their written words, and remember how they lived, we honor them and keep faith with them.

G.K. Chesterton, that 20th century British wit, claimed that honoring tradition is the most democratic thing a people can do because it gives a vote to the dead. It gives them voice, too. It allows the dead to join the conversation and inform us about the way things were. If we believe in permanent things, as the poet T.S. Eliot called them, we can’t just wake up in the morning and think a new day means a new world.

The reading and studying of Scripture in worship and Bible classes keep us in contact with the communion of saints that lives now with God. These practices keep us rooted in our humanity

and within our faith traditions.

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” These words, along with sayings like “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” reinforce our compact with the living. They remind us that we are not the only ones alive. They temper our individualism, with all its tempting selfishness. They bind us to one another in generous community.

Will this be learned in front of a TV or at the mall? People sitting elbow to elbow with others

of every social and economic and ethnic stratum can hardly get out of a house of worship without knowing that they belong to fragile company of fellows who are affected by every decision that an individual makes.

Our compact with the unborn is nurtured by a robust hope in the promises of God. Biblical faith holds that history is going somewhere. It’s not a never-ending cycle from which we can never escape. Even death does not thwart the hope of Earth, because heaven awaits us with the assurance that wrongs will be righted and right rewarded.

What will we hand off to the generations to come? We are in spiritual debt to those who came before us. Every generation must fight the prospect of living only for itself and passing on material debt to those who come behind us. They deserve the largess of our sacrifices.

I’m prejudiced about this, but I believe our clearest view is from the pew.

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.

Every generation must fight the prospect of living only for itself and passing on material debt to those who come behind us.

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HERE’S TO GOOD HEALTH

The Community Services Foundation of Doctors Hospital Inc. recently donated $5,627 to Naaman Forest High School in Garland to pay for supplies needed to give the entire school CPR training. Naaman Forest teacher Debra Campbell, who accepted the money from Foundation treasurer Gene Ward, says the funds will be used to train teachers at the school, who will in turn train students as part of a campus-wide effort. The Foundation raises funds through an annual golf tournament that benefits continuing education programs at Doctors Hospital at White Rock, as well as fund health-related projects in the hospital’s service area.

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A+ PIANO TEACHER WADE COTTINGHAM Super Refs. LWood Res. wadewademusic.com 214-564-6456

ART: Draw or Paint. All Levels. L. Highlands North Rec. Ctr. Jane Cross. 214-534-6829, Linda 214-808-4919.

ARTISTIC GATHERINGS

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

GUITAR LESSONS All Ages, Your Locations. Tommy. 25+Yrs Exp.469-323-3910

GUITAR, PIANO, YOUR HOME Fun/Easy. 9-Adult. UNT Music Degree. Larry 469-358-8784

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A DESIGNERS TOUCH FOR ORGANIZATION

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ORGANIZE & REJUVENATE

Home Offices, Living Spaces, Feng Shui. Linda 972-816-8004

TEAm spIRIT

The Woodrow Wilson High School cheer team — including Abby Haywood , Jocelyn Nealy , Anna s ekhon , Jenny Garcia , s ydney Jenkins, Ashton Rhone, m egan Ferrence, c atherine Kurzner, Emma Hlavaty, Ali Zacarias, Kenly Ashbrook, Jessica Luna, Emily Young, m adison m athews , and c ate Williams held summer camp to teach neighborhood kids the fundamentals of cheerleading.

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PrOfessiOnal services

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BOOKKEEPING NEEDS? Need Help Organizing Finances?

No Job Too Small or Big. Call C.A.S Accounting Solutions. Cindy 214-821-6903

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WEIGHT LOSS Customized For You. Call 214-680-0318 For A Free Personalized Consultation.

Pets

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TEXAS RANGERS SUITE Share this prime suite with other neighborhood small businesses We lease Suite 218-B behind home plate (check out the location online at texasrangers com) overlooking the entire field We’re looking for partners to buy 10game shares in for the 2010 & 2011 seasons The suite includes three parking passes, 12 tickets for each game and a $300 credit per game (first year only) for food and beverage ser vice in the suite Games will be allocated in a lotter y process prior to each season, with each shareholder selecting games and receiving an equal chance for Yankees, Red Sox, weekend and other premium games Email rwamre@advocatemag com or call 214-686-3595 with questions

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ESTATE SALES & LIQUIDATION SERVICES Moving, Retirement, Downsizing One Piece Or A Houseful David Turner 214-908-7688 dave2estates@aol com

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HOUSE FOR RENT White Rock LK Area. 3/1. No Smokers. $900 214-828-1676

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

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ABATIS CARPENTRY

Specializing in Small Remodels & Repairs. Baths, Kitchens, Doors, Cabinets, Etc. Plenty of Refs. Paul, 214-893-3648

FENN CONSTRUCTION CO Complete Remodels. www.dallastileman.com 214-343-4645

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

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J&L CUSTOM CABINETS Kitchens, Built-ins. www.jlcustomcabinets.com • 817-504-5653

LAWSON CONSTRUCTION All Types Of Remodel. Fences/Decks. Low Prices. 214-916-8618

PREVIEW CONSTRUCTION INC.

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PROFESSIONAL HOME REPAIR Remodel/ Handyman Services. Chuck Davis. 214-608-9171

QUALITY JOBS. DONE RIGHT. Free Estimates. M.L. McGrew Remodeling, LLC 214-406-0852

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Residential & Light Commercial Renovation. Kitchens, Baths, Studios & Additions. Call Ben at 469-360-8886

SQUARE NAIL WOODWORKING

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

Cleaning ServiCeS

MENAGE CLEANING Since 1981. Also Pet Sitting*References 214-226-6439

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

PERSONAL ERRANDS Make ready clean & more www.e-Honeydos.com 469-337-7024 Frances

THE MAIDS 4 Person Teams. Bonded & Insured. www.maids.com Free Estimates. 972-278-2551

WANTED Houses To Clean,25 Yrs Exp. Reliable, Efficient, Excellent Refs, Sunni. 214-724-2555

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Residential Specialists.BBB. 214-718-3134

eleCtriCal ServiCeS

BOB’S WIRING Residential, Commercial. Licensed Electrician. Panel Changes. Lighting Specialist. All Electrical Needs. MC/Visa. (cell)214-415-8170. 214-349-9848.

EXPERIENCED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN

All Jobs. Free Est. Insd. Steve 214-718-9648

FRITZ ELECTRIC Lic. Electrician TECL 24978

30 yrs exp. 214-629-0391

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

LAKEWOOD ELECTRICAL Licensed.Insured. Exp. Call Rylan 214-434-8735

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Res/Commercial

20 yrs exp. Free est. 972-489-1597 Brian

MASTER ELECTRICIAN

Lic/Bonded. Call David 214-802-0436

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Schedule your service call late evenings/ weekends with no overtime charges. TECL 24668

TH ELECTRIC Reasonable Rates.

ComputerS & eleCtroniCS

A+ CERTIFIED COMPUTER SERVICE

Business/Home. Repair, Data & Networks Call a PC Pro: Rusty 214-912-0885

BILL’S COMPUTER REPAIR

Troubleshooting & problem solving. Hardware & software upgrade. Home network installation. Virus removal, data recovery. PC instruction, no trip fee. 214-348-2566

ConCrete/ maSonry/paving

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

CONCRETE Decorative or Plain. Owner onsite. Insured. www.dcntx.com 972-775-2214

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

EDMOND’S PAVING Asphalt & Concrete

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

• Swimming Pool Remodel

• Patios

FenCing & DeCkS

#1

EST. 1991

COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO.

214.692.1991

SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates

cowboyfenceandiron.com

Licensed & Insured. Ted 214-808-3658

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

Old Gate Fence Co. P

Fences, Decks, Porches, Arbors, Woodbridges oldgatefence.com • 214.766.6422

1519 San Saba Dr. Dallas, TX 75218-3554

Flooring & Carpeting

Willeford

hardwood floors Superior Quality: Installation • Refinishing

Repair • Cleaning & Waxing

Old World Hand Scrape 214-824-1166

FounDation repair

• Slabs • Pier & Beam

• Mud Jacking • Drainage

• Free Estimates

• Over 20 Years Exp. 972-288-3797

We Answer Our Phones

Furniture

UNFINISHED FURNITURE

Hardwood Warehouse. Custom Wood Furniture www.buyrealwood.net 469-762-8185

garage DoorS

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

• Stone work

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972-727-2727

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eleCtriCal ServiCeS

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

B & C ELECTRIC Best Work/Best Price. Remodels, Panel Changes... Master El. 214924-5387

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2009

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972-926-7007

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Phones Answered 24/7

FenCing & DeCkS

4 QUALITY FENCING

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

A FATHER, SON & GRANDSON TEAM Wood Fences, Automatic Gates & Decks Call Haven Edwards 214-327-0560

ABSOLUTE TEXAS FENCE

New/Repair Wood Fences. 214-732-0139

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

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

LAKEWOOD FENCING 214-244-1329

New wood fencing and repairs • Free estimates

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

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

FireplaCe ServiCeS

CHIMNEY SWEEP Damper and Brick Repair DFW Metro. Don 214-704-1722

Flooring & Carpeting

AUREUS FLOORING End Of Summer Sale on all Floor Coverings. Save 10-15% On Orders This Month. 972-207-4262

BOULE HARDWOOD FLOORS

Installation, Refinishing, Handscrape, Dust Containment System. BBB Accredited Business. (Visa/MC) 214-908-6251

SAMSONS CARPET CARE • SINCE 1978

Carpet • Upholstery • Airduct Cleaning

Pet Urine Removal • Restretching & Repairs 972-423-1452 - Code 5 for discount

STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS

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

WHITE ROCK FLOORS

Hardwoods • Tile • Carpet Low VOC Wood Refinishing wrfloors@sbcglobal.net

214-341-1667

UNITED GARAGE DOOR All Types Of Garage Doors & Openers. Repair or Replace.Commercial. 214-826-8096

glaSS, WinDoWS & DoorS

A FATHER, SON & GRANDSON TEAM Expert Window Cleaning. Storm windows our specialty. Haven Edwards 214-327-0560

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

ROCK GLASS CO Replace, repair: windows, mirrors, showers, screens. 972-907-0944

STAINED GLASS 214-283-4673

Repairs, Restoration, Or Custom Design green HomeS the warner company + solar general contractor • NABCEP certified solar installer www.thewarnercompanytx.com 214.207.7725

Handyman ServiceS

1 HANDYMAN MC CANN carpentry, electrical, plumbing, tiling & all in between. 214-723-2200

A NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN

Electrical, Plumbing, & Carpentry Call Tim. 214-824-4620, 214-597-4501

ALL STAR HOME CARE

Carpentry, Glass, Tile, Paint, Doors, Sheetrock Repair, and more. Derry 214-505-4830

CARPENTRY, TILE & MORE

No job too small. Call Zane 214-553-8077

DO ALL SERVICE Maintenance/Repairs, Honey Do’s, Haul Aways. William 214-774-9567

FACELIFT HOME SERVICES Carpentry, Tile, Paint, and Closet Organization. 817-897-5033

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

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

KIRKPATRICK Home Service 214-729-8334

Skilled Carpentry • White Rock area 28 Years

KYLE HANDYMAN Taking care of all your home maintenance needs. 469-438-4016

NO JOB TOO BIG. NO JOB TOO SMALL. 38 years exp. Ron Payne 214-755-9147

PEREZ HOME REPAIRS All Jobs, Repairs, Renovations. References. 214-489-0635

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 TONY’S PAINTING SERVICE Interior & Exterior 972-234-0770 mobile 214-755-2700

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

ALL TYPES Painting & Repairs. Pro-Painters Serving Dallas 24 yrs. Kenny 214-321-7000

ALLEN’S PAINTING

Ceramic Tile, Drywall, Custom Textures Est. 1986 214-288-4232

FURNITURE REFINISHING /Interior Painting By Lauren. www.laurenlarson.com 214-534-1845

JOE WALKER PAINTING SERVICES Special

Textures, Faux Fin, H-Man Serv. 214-793-3951

KIRK’S WORKS • 972-6 PAINT 1

Specialize in skip trowel textures. 972-672-4681

LAKE HIGHLANDS PAINTING

Free Est. Unbeatable Price. 214-674-3858.

NO JOB TOO BIG. NO JOB TOO SMALL. 38 years exp. Ron Payne 214-755-9147

RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT

Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513

SAMS PAINTING SERVICE Int/Ext. No Job

Too Small. Discounts Avail. 214-228-7987

VIP PAINTING & DRYWALL Int/Ext.

Sheetrock Repair, Resurfacing Tubs, Counters, Tile Repairs. 972-613-2585

HouSe Painting

WHITE ROCK PAINT & REMODEL

References. Mark Reindel 214-321-5280

ADDITIONS • BATHROOMS • KITCHEN • REMODELING

CREATIVE Construction & REMODELING

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972-342-7232 ccrbarry.com

Bonded & Insured • Excellent References

BENJAMINS

PAINTING SERVICE

Professional Work Paint • Texture • Drywall • Repair 214-725-6768

BRIAN GREAM

PAINTING & RENOVATIONS LLC

• Interior/Exterior • Drywall

• Rotten Wood • Gutters

interior deSign

A LADY’S TOUCH WALLPAPERING

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

CUSTOM ROMAN SHADES Drapes, Pillows, etc. Enhance your home with fabric. Call Marie 214-660-3266 • 214-629-2077

INTERIOR DESIGN / CONSULTING

Carolyn Contreras ASID

Licensed/Exp. 214-363-0747

WALLPAPER, INSTALLATION & REMOVAL

Murals, Painting, Wall Repair. 20 yrs exp. 24 hrs. 214-727-6099

WINDOWWORKS BY REBECCA

Shop At Home For Custom Window Treatments. 214-215- 2981

Specializing in Custom Blended Colors and Decorative Applications

Amy Christensen 214.693.8556

KitcHen/BatH/tile/

grout

MULTI-SURFACE RESTORATION TUBS/TILE/COUNTERTOPS

972.323.8375

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lawnS, gardenS & treeS

25% OFF TREE WORK IN SEPTEMBER Roberts Tree Svc Insd.10 yrs exp. 214-808-8925

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

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

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Cheryl Stephens Interiors Complete decorating, redesign and organizing services. Cheryl Stephens, CID 214.351.6676

KitcHen/BatH/ tile/grout

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Cody Kachel has lived in his home in Lakewood North for two years. He recently was victimized when the shed behind his home was broken into.

“they walked off with all the lawn equipment,” Kachel says. “they must have had some kind of bolt cutters because the lock was cut and missing. It’s basically an annoyance more than anything.”

Kachel believes the previous owners of the home may also have experienced the same type of burglary.

the burglary has made neighbors a bit more vigilant, and they’re keeping an eye out for suspicious persons, Kachel says. He also has added security cameras to his home.

“everybody’s staying alert. It woke up the neighborhood,” Kachel says.

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perez offers several suggestions for residents to help secure detached sheds: Install a heavy-duty padlock, and install an alarm system to protect the shed. residents also should ensure their homeowners insurance covers items in a shed, she says. Some policies don’t cover detached storage buildings unless requested.

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I have been spending quite a bit of time lately worrying about my lawn. This may not seem like much of a revelation, given the importance of lawns and yards in so many people’s lives. But I am a child of the suburban 1970s, so when I rebelled, one of the things that I rebelled against was lawns — I can still hear “Pleasant Valley Sunday” in my head.

And, fortunately, I have not had to do much to or for lawns since then. I had landlords and roommates and all sorts of other people who were more than happy to mow, prune, trim and edge. I moved through life, in a part of the country where lawns rank with pro football in importance, happily ignorant of nitrogen ratios, blade height, and the difference between Bermuda and St. Augustine. And, to be honest, I have even listened to the radio weekend garden shows and gotten a smile out of the panic in so many callers’ voices.

So what has changed? Two years ago, I planted a pecan tree in my front yard, hoping it would grow and shade my house from summer’s afternoon sun. But it is barely hanging on, the result of an unseasonably wet fall

and then an unseasonably dry winter. Too much rain, and then too little, are apparently not what new trees need. Experts have been consulted, specialists have been called in, and all they can do is shake their head and tell me to hope for the best. In fact, I’m looking at the tree as I write this,

Seriously, Ron? An addiction? “I’m kind of joking,” he says, “but there are just a lot of people who like to have a perfectly manicured lawn.”

scraggly and barren on the top, and I’m wondering: What else can I do for the poor thing?

And, unbelievably, once I started paying attention to the tree, I started paying attention to the rest of the yard. What’s that bare patch? When do I need to water? I have even cut the grass, which was the first time since I lived in Houma, La., in 1981 that I have been behind a lawnmower.

What has happened to me?

“Well, for some people, their lawn is like an addiction,” says Ron Hall, who is about as expert in this subject as possible. He’s not only the owner of Ron’s Organics, one of the preeminent lawn care services in the neighborhood, but is a former Dallas firefighter. And anyone who knows firefighters knows how much they like to cut grass.

And he pointed out the tremendous amount of water we use to keep our lawns perfectly manicured, which has been in and out of the news for the past couple of years. East Texas legislators, who represent the part of the state where the city of Dallas wants to build two reservoirs, regularly rail against us for being water hogs who want to flood their forests. Meanwhile, in Oklahoma, which is being sued by a North Texas district to get use of its water, we’ve been accused of trying to steal the water so we can water our sidewalks.

Well, I’m not quite that bad, as my yellowed grass at the height of summer will attest. And I’m not one of those who pays $1,000 to re-sod their yard with a new strain of grass, developed by Texas A&M to thrive in shade, and which Hall says is next big thing in lawn care. I won’t even spend that much on wine. Which, actually, does make me a feel a little better.

But, still, Ron, c’mon, what’s wrong with me? How did this happen? “Your lawn is your personal space,” he says. “You want to do with it what you want to do with it. And there’s nothing wrong with that.”

Maybe. But why do I still feel so guilty every time I hear “Pleasant Valley Sunday”?

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And, unbelievably, once i started paying attention to the tree, i started paying attention to the rest of the yard.