2010 November Lake Highlands

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MUCH APPRECIATED

Shouldn’t we all take time to thank others?

Most of us will never bask in the unrequited glory of a stadium filled with adoring fans. That seems to be a station in life reserved for sports heroes, rock stars, evangelical ministers and the occasional politician.

What must it feel like to havethousands of people cheering uncontrollably because you’re there, because of what you’ve done and because of what you might do?

As part of the crowd for one of these lovefests, I’ve felt my own blood pressure rise simply because of the excitement around me. And I’m just anonymously along for the ride, not even an afterthought in the day’s celebration.

More than anything else, perhaps a crowd’s frenzy serves as validation of the recipient’s life lived well.

Truthfully, and perhaps a little bit secretly, it’s a good feeling when people seem to like us, and it’s even more of a rush when they love us. The power of appreciation is immeasurable in terms of what it does for the recipient. And energetically giving thanks seems to make givers happy, too.

Why is it, then, that most of us slog through each day doing our jobs and living our lives without handing out or receiving meaningful recognition? Or if we are recognized, it’s for a negative rather than a positive? Why is mocking someone online or chewing them out behind their back more common than saying “thank you”?

And what’s the ultimate point of life if, at the end of the journey, we’re unlikely to be feted in a stadium, much less than receive boundless praise from those around us?

This month’s story about neighborhood residents who were part of World War II answers those questions. These are people who, for the most part, didn’t set out to be heroes, didn’t strut around after taking their turn, and didn’t expect to be patted on the back when they came home. Instead, they dug in and did their jobs, perhaps hoping the satisfaction of a job well done would be appreciation enough for the sacrifices they made.

On a global scale, we’ve worn out and, to a certain extent, devalued the moniker “the greatest generation” by essentially commercializing this dwindling group of heroes. But their life-changing bravery and sense of

responsibility a generation ago remains a gift the rest of us continue to enjoy every day.

It just so happens we’re entering our country’s annual time of thanksgiving for the good things impacting our lives. These war-veteran neighbors deserve a stadium full of adulation. But failing that, they deserve a pat on the back directly from us. And for that matter, so do our

Why is mocking someone online or chewing them out behind their back more common than saying “thank you”?

families and our teachers and our co-workers and maybe even some of our bosses.

Being appreciated isn’t necessary to live a good life. It isn’t required to be happy. But it sure doesn’t hurt to let people know we’re thankful for them. It’s kind of like creating our own little stadium of support for the relatively anonymous around us who deserve our respect, even though they probably aren’t holding their breath waiting to receive it.

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What’s a little known fact about you?

I own a velvet Elvis.

What’s your most embarrassing moment?

Getting caught stealing Hot Wheels cars when I was a kid. I got caught red-handed and, to be honest, never did it again.

What would your career be if you could do it all over again without consequences? Small business owner — record store.

What makes you laugh out loud? Reading bad jokes and bears riding on bicycles.

What’s your most treasured possession? My record collection.

If you could only eat at one neighborhood restaurant for the rest of your life, which would it be?

Tony’s — it simply rules the (Italian) planet. What brings a smile to your face every time? When the house lights drop and a killer band takes the stage and just destroys us, the audience.

What item in your closet is most humiliating? Velvet unicorn paintings that were given to me as a birthday present.

What are some jobs you’ve held in the past? Camera store clerk, photographer assistant, library assistant.

Do you have a favorite quote?

“I’m just a happy kid, stuck with the heart of an old punk,” from Nada Surf’s “Happy Kid” on the “Let Go” album. Kinda fits my feeling of age these days.

What are you afraid of,rationally or irrationally?

Snakes, big or small, and yes, I know my fear is childish. I also really don’t like unicorns. If you could import the brain of any person, living or dead, into your own noggin, whose would it be? Elvis Presley.

Who is your hero and why?

Timothy Hutton. Back in 1981 he was in a movie called “A Long Way Home”, where he played a guy abandoned by his parents as a kid and his adult struggle to find his missing brother and sister.

Do you have any benign confessions to make?

I’m not on trial here, so no.

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PUMPKIN DESSERT?

The pumpkin spice cake at Highlands Café is yummy, and they only have it this time of year!

—KRISTA COUCH CURNUTT

My wife makes an excellent pumpkin roll with cream cheese filling, but then she also adds some cranberry filling. It’s definitely appropriate for the season. —NATHAN VAUGHN

Pumpkin and spice oatmeal crisp!

—MEREDITH STEGALL

My mom made this wonderful pumpkin cheesecake pie. She would put pecan halves on the top and drizzle it with caramel ... simply scrumptious! —ANNETTE BOARDMAN

Pumpkin flan! —LEAANA DAVIS

Pumpkin milk or Doghead Fish Punkin Ale! —JADA HARDI

Marbled pumpkin and chocolate cheesecake. Time intensive but yummy! —ELIZABETH ARDANOWSKI

Pumpkin crème brulee. —TERRY CASNER

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“Dr. Slate is a very skilled dentist. She provides high quality dentistry with an honest and caring spirit.”

– Sterling Bray

D ENTISTRY IN THE H EART OF L AKEWOOD

That’s what we’re all about

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

I’ve only read the first paragraph of your “Opening Remarks” column [October Advocate], but had to immediately stop and email you to say “Thanks!” You’ve given me the warm fuzzies by letting me know that I am not alone. At least once each day, I wonder how any member of my family could nonchalantly walk away from the overflowing garbage bins with lids that will no longer close. Thanks to you, I can now look at the situation and laugh, which is really good for my mental health.

—JANICE

BLOOM ALL WET?

Loved the article in the magazine (“Dallas’ Drinking Problem”, October Advocate). But your recent post on the blog (Wet/dry election: one month to go”, Advocate Back Talk blog Oct. 4) seems to lead people to think that a liquor store (Spec’s) will be opening in their neighborhood soon. If the retail issue of the wet/dry election passes, Spec’s would only be allowed to sell beer and wine, not liquor. The vote is for modified wet only, and Spec’s business model may not be possible without liquor sales, especially when they would be competing in the beer/wine market with every 7-11, grocery store and gas station in any community they would enter — keeping profits low on these sales. Big profits are inhard liquor. Thanks for your great writing.

—AMY SEVERSON

You needn’t have gone so far in answering your question, “Did Dallasites make moonshine?”

During Prohibition, a man named Mills planted lots of pecan trees on his property in Lake Highlands. At the southeast corner of Lanshire and Audelia, and northward, these trees gave cover to the stills he had there. The more quiet farm neighbors referred to him as a “gangster”. Quite a few of the pecan trees remain.

(From Marilynn McKnight, a history of Lake Highlands done by a Girl Scout troop in 1976 as a Bicentennial Project.)

—CHARLESMCKNIGHT

LAMENTING THE LOSS OF BURGER SPOT

A lot of business is required to make a restaurant profitable. If we want to have eating options inLH, it’s going to be hard for the “little guys” and mom-and-pop restaurants to make it unless the patrons really come out on a regular basis. It’s

location, location, location, and not enough people visit, much less frequent, the Tom Thumb/El Fenix shopping center where the Burger Spot is located.

We lease the space next to Burger Spot (LH Media Center) and are baffled by its demise. We watched people going and coming every day in a steady stream, families on the weekends and business people at lunch. All the fixings were in place for success. And in regard to location, we researched a long time before opening in Plaza Skillman and are thrilled with our decision (although disappointed about losing the Burger Spot traffic). We are surrounded by successful businesses, and are seeing new clients every day. We are looking forward to a long run here, and hope to get a restaurant back up and running next door soon.

—CINDY

LH’S NEWFITNESSSTUDIO

Don’t want to be a downer here — I love small business owners and people willing to take a risk and give something a shot (“New LH fitness business promises ‘better results’ ”, Advocate Back Talk blog Oct. 4). But I believe the limited hours of operation could be an issue. There’s a reason why LA Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, etc. are open seemingly all the time: people are busier than ever and need the convenience of time options. This is especially true in a family-centered area like LH in which most people have children.

We have alreadymodified our class times to meet need. My partners, myself and my wife have full-time jobs. Mark and I coach our kids’ soccer teams, baseball teams we are passionate about CrossFit and fitness and simply want to help our Lake Highlands neighbors achieve the best fitness possible I appreciate the statements questioning the business model, but does it always have to be about money and business? This is not a money-making deal for us. It is about doing something we love and helping people out.

—CHRIS

It’s hard to ignore such a positive attitude. Good luck with your gym. Attitude and passion is a huge factor in a successful business.

—ISC, VIA

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Not Planning Can Bring You to Your Knees

You’re just about ready for a kitchen makeover or a transformation of your bathroom into a modern, tranquil retreat—an escape from chaos. Not so fast. Unfortunately, without understanding your project’s timeline, you could be screaming “Calgon take me away!” on the empty space where your old bath stood.

When you reconstruct an often-used part of your home, planning is necessary to minimize inconvenience and expense. It’s also important to understand that there are often months of preparation before the first hammer swings, including meetings with trades, material selections, and financial arrangements. An experienced contractor will review your timeline and advise you to begin well in advance of your desired deadline.

The first step in any project is to learn a little about what’s generally involved once a remodeling project begins. These steps apply especially to kitchens and baths, but can help to set realistic expectations even if your project is a bedroom or living room. Take a look and then feel free to call us and pick our brains about the phases, tasks, and time estimates for the project you’re considering.

TaskDays

Notes

Permits 5Depends on municipality and your project.

Set-Up 3 Trash bins, temporary cooking area if necessary.

Demolition 5-7 May take longer depending on access.

Rough Carpentry 4-7Necessary if underlying structure needs to change.

Plumbing Rough-In3-5 Can take longer if relocating existing sink, tub, or toilet.

Electrical/HVAC2-4Electricians usually work swiftly.

Insulation 1-2 Relatively simple depending on selections.

Hang Drywall2-4 Can begin after insulation.

Finish Drywall4-5 Includes joint compound, sanding, texturing.

Tilework 4-7 Intricate shapes take longer.

Cabinetry 5-10Depends on the size and quantity.

Flooring 5-10 Allow drying time for tile and wood.

Fixtures 2-4Includes lighting. Depends on number and size.

Cleanup 1-3Often overlooked by clients; be sure to ask your remodeler about the plan for this.

Finishing 5-10 Polish and removal of scuffs and flaws for a showroom finish.

NOTE: This list is not all-inclusive as there are other items that may cause delays or require additional time (i.e. permits, city inspections, countertops, shower glass, etc.)

Quality work takes time, but it’s time well invested. There’s nothing quite as satisfying as the transformation of your home, especially when you know what to expect. Feel free to call on us as a resource – we love to share our knowledge. When you’re ready to begin, we’ll keep your project on track and your sanity intact!

In next month’s Remodeling Talk: Builders vs. Remodelers: Choosing the Right One for Your Project

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They met at a Flock of Seagulls concert and have been friends ever since. They are not alike in every way: S Ar AH Perry is a gardener, urban chicken farmer and mother of three. M A ry N O rve LL is an “immature gardener compared to Sarah,” she says, and a graphic designer. But they work well together. So when Perry set her sights on starting a local farmers market, Norvell said, “I’m in.” A local shop owner let them use his lot, and the women have been bringing local farmers and craftspeople together twice monthly for more than a year now. Though the market is seasonal, it doesn’t stop when the temps drop. In fact, it will run right through the holidays.

How did this market get going?

MN: Bruce Bagelman, the Green Spot owner, and Sarah were discussing the idea; he agreed to let us have it in the parking lot

SP: ...which is a big deal. To let us just come in and take over his parking lot. We were impressed that he wanted to participate. We knew the right mentality was here, that people in this neighborhood support local farmers markets, and that people here would embrace it.

Were you surprised about how quickly it gained popularity?

SP: Partly, especially considering we don’t really advertise and that it is all word of mouth, but like we said, we expected it to be well-received. We’ve been happy with the response. The vendors are happy. There is a community here, and it is nice to see the market being part of that community.

AUNCH-wOrTHy Ide A? Let us know about it: Call editor Christina Hughes Babb at 214.560.4204 or email launch@advocatemag.com.

Sarah Perry and Mary Norvell founded the White Rock Local Market.

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more on SARAH PERRY AND MARY NORVELL

It’s probably been a lot of work. Has It been tougH?

MN: It is not really tough. It is time consuming, and we have a lot of vendors who want to be a part of the market and in some areas, we have to pick and choose. the market is held the second and fouth saturday of every month. the first one of the month is crafts and food, and the second is just food.

wHy mIgHt a vendor be turned away?

SP: we have to strike a balance. there are a lot of bakers and jewelry makers, for example; we can’t have too much of one thing. one thing we are always looking out for, though, is good produce. sometimes the produce is sold out by 10 a.m. eggs, too. so those types of things are a priority when it comes to striking that balance. the farmers need to be local, generally that means within 150 miles of dallas. and all the crafts are handmade.

wHat types of tHIngs do you Have planned for tHe fall season?

MN: we have a pie-baking contest planned for nov. 13, and a big holiday market planned for december (visit whiterocklocalmarket.com for dates).

wHat types of tHIngs can we expect to see at one of tHese bIg markets?

SP: Handmade natural body products, ceramics, knitters, clothing, furniture — tom o’kelly is a very popular furniture vendor. there’s a guy who sells rain barrels, and a guy who refurbishes and sells old bicycles, to name a few. then of course there is food — dairy, meat, produce, tamales, pasta, preserves and local honey.

Have you learned anytHIng outstandIng so far from your experIence wItH tHe wHIte rock local market?

MN: we have been to visit some of the farmers; we do some visiting during the off-season in January and february. we went out to windy Hill farm, for example, and the animals, the pigs, they live on this beautiful land. those pigs have it made. It is just so cool to see.

SP: I love the feeling of bringing food home to my own family from the market. you get the organic, all-natural food, and it’s a good feeling to bring it all home and to know that your money went directly to the farmers. I also love watching the vendors — a diverse group of people — interact with one another. they give one another products, barter, and help each other out — it’s this great sense of community. that’s my favorite thing.

—chriStiNa hugheS BaBB

PETPAUSE golden girl

GRIGS the 10-year old golden retriever is eager — rain, shine or snow — to play and fetch the morning paper every day. She also enjoys romantic walks with the dog next door, a chocolate lab named Sully, her owner JOHN NOEDING of the L Streets says. “She assumes that every dog and every person she meets is just as friendly as she is ... she loves wagging her tail at people when we are stopped at red lights, trying and usually succeeding at coaxing a smile out of them. She seems to love everyone and everything.”

writer in residence

Arge Brockles, “On My Way Home”

“On My Way Home” is a religious memoir by Lake Highlands resident Arge Brockles, who founded Northlake Bible Church in Garland in 1972. This isBrockles’personal story of how he escaped a “religioushaze” and transformedhisspirituallife. Dallas oldtimers might recognize the Brockles name from BrocklesRestaurant, a popular downtown Dallas eatery during the 1940s-70s, or from Brockles Special Dressing. Arge Brockles grew up in the home of mom Ola and dad, restaurateur AndrewBrocklesin Lakewood. The family’simmigration from Greece, lifethrough World War II, the writer’s academic dismissal from Texas A&M and subsequent initiation into the restaurant business all shape the memoir, which is peppered with laugh-out-loud tales of struggles with language barriers and a father’s bad driving habits and good fortune with traffic cops. By the end of the story, the author has solidified his Christian faith.

—CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

OLD TOWN

top cop

Gloria Perez is the new deputy chief of the Dallas Police Department’s Northeast Patrol Division, which includes most of Lake Highlands. Perez was born in McAllen and raised in San Antonio, but her entire 28-year police career has been in Dallas. Perez entered the police academy the day her husband graduated. And since then, she’s held a variety of jobs. She was a patrol officer, field training officer, lieutenant commander, academy instructor, internal affairs commander, a fingerprint detective with the crime scene unit, a neighborhood police officer and a sergeant with facilities management overseeing construction of the Jack Evans Police Headquarters. “What’s so great about this career and this department is the opportunities you have,” she says. “I like the change and the challenges, and that’s what keeps me going. It keeps me young.” Holding all of those positions and working for many departments and deputy chiefs has given her invaluable perspective, she says. And she’s known most officers in the division for many years. Perez says she has worked with chiefs who kept their distance from the ranks, and

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her division isn’t like that. Anyone from longtime veterans to rookies knows they can approach her with problems and concerns anytime. In the new position, she also has more direct contact with the community, which she relishes. One of the division’s top concerns, Perez says, is crime in apartments. “We have more apartment complexes than any other division,” she says. “So you’re talking about having a higher concentration of people.” Apartment dwellers are less likely to be invested in the community because they are more transient than homeowners, she says. And management turnover often is high, which makes building rapport difficult. The division has started a youth flag football team called Positive Attitude Seeking Success. It has about 17 players so far and cops from the division as coaches. Perez hopes to expand that program and other volunteer efforts in the community as a way to reach out to young people before they choose crime.

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—RACHEL STONE

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play! the natural way

If you live in our neighborhood, you have every reason to believe kids’ playgrounds are going the route of the McMansion. Steeples jut up from behind backyard fences, and winding plastic slides spring forth from bright towering edifices that leave limited space for the remainder of the schoolyard. However, the playground of the future actually might look a lot like the old-school version. Natural playgrounds made from organic materials — wood, stone, dirt and sand — are increasingly popular in cities such as Portland, Ore. and Boston, Mass., but St. James Episcopal School and Church in Lake Highlands is one of the first in Dallas to build a natural playground. When it came time to think about replacing the synthetic school playground, St. James Headmistress Loree Birkenback sought out a greener alternative, and she wanted a playground that complemented the Montessori school’s hands-on approach to learning. “We wanted a space made from natural elements that would evoke constructive imaginative play.” From Audelia Road, it looks like little more than a grassy hill, and it’s usually teeming with little ones. A slide and cave are built into the hillside; a storage bench holds sticks and other building materials that keep the kids busy. “Climbing, log balance, sand pit there’s also a learning garden nearby. It’s more interactive than the old type of playground,” Birkenback says. On the old jungle gyms and structures, the students quickly ran out of things to do, but not here. “We might have 86 primary school children out here at one time and everyone has something to do. Before, they could climb, hang and slide, but this is really interactive.” In addition to the fun factor, natural playgrounds might be safer and easier to maintain than the traditional types. “The safety inspector was blown away by the relative safety,” Birkenback says. St. James has completed the first phase of the playground and has started raising money to build phase two.

—CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

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Wendy Lucas 214-384-2050

under-thestars grazing

Once a month, weather permitting, a dozen or so people dine al fresco at a little-known Lake Highlands eatery — the host mingles with guests and, with the help of one assistant, makes the planning and execution of a five-course meal look effortless. It’s not a restaurant in the typical sense, but the home of Erin Willis, a caterer, mother of two, blogger and wife of landscaper Tim, who thankfully keeps the lawn prim for Willis’s increasingly popular Backyard Dinners. She got the idea from an article in Food and Wine magazine, and used Facebook and her busy blog (mytable-lovestocook.blogspot. com, which is chock full of practical, quality recipes and witty commentary) to publicize it. “We try to create a restaurant feel, but there’s no rush. It’s relaxed, and it’s fun.” The most recent Italian-themed evening featured pasta with mushrooms, zucchini pudding and plump white chicken breasts with sage and rosemary gratin potatoes. All of the evening’s recipes were based on lessons learned during a summer European vacation. Guests, who reserved a $55 seat in advance, were advised via email about what wine to bring to complement the fare. Willis recently quit her job as an escrow officer to go full force with her catering biz, Erin Willis Caters. She eventually would like to open her own York Street-style restaurant in Lake Highlands, and says the blog and Backyard Dinners provide practice and reputation-building that she hopes will set the stage. “The guests at the dinners are my sphere of influence. They are my guinea pigs.” And they certainly don’t seem to mind testing Willis’ creations. “Erin uses fresh, locally grown produce from the farmers market or her own garden,” raves friend Leah Noble. “She loves what she does, and it shows with every dish she prepares.”

—CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

RESERVE YOUR SPOT

at an upcoming Backyard Dinner at erinwilliscaters.com, or call 214.334.4773. Check her blog, and sign up for her recipe emails at mytable-lovestocook.blogspot.com.

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ART MART

FREE More than 35 artists and vendors will set up shop at the Bath House Cultural Center for the 2010 Winter Art Mart and silent auction. The event features artwork for sale such as paintings, sculpture, photography, ceramics, mixed media, glass, jewelry and mosaics. It’s not just a sale but also a juried exhibition — the artists are selected by a committee that looks for the most unique items. All proceeds from the sale and auction benefit year-round arts programs at the Bath House. The event runs 7-9 p.m. Friday, noon-7 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. For more details, visit dallasculture.org.

–EMIly ToMAn

11.04-01.08 THE ZOOKEEPER’S JOURNAL

$8-$10 Triple J Productions presents a play that explores similarities between humans and animals, dealing with love, conflict and mortality. Performances run Nov. 4-6 and Jan. 6-8 at the Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E. Lawther. For tickets and details, visit triplejproductions.org.

11.06-11.07

DALLAS TOUR OF HOMES

$25 The Dallas chapter of the American Institute of Architects will hold its fourth annual tour of homes 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The citywide tour includes two Lake Highlands homes at 25 Vanguard Way and 33 Vanguard Way. For details, call 214.742.3242 or visit hometourdallas.com.

11.10 LHAECPTA MEETiNg FREE The Lake Highlands Area Early Childhood PTA will hold its monthly meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Highlands Christian Church, 9949 McCree Road. Members will discuss preschool and parents’ day out programs. For details, call 214.503.0107.

11.11 LITERARY SYMPOSIUM $50-$100

The Women’s Council of the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will present another Writer’s Garden Literary Symposium and Luncheon 10 a.m.-2 p.m. featuring authors Rhys Brown (“Her Royal Spyness”), Carolyn Rapp (“Garden Voices”) and Kathy Phillips (“The Pulpwood Queen’s Tiara Wearing Book Sharing Guide to Life”). For details, call 214.797.5966 or visit womenscouncildallasarboretum.org.

11.13 RISD SPIRIT RUN $30-$35 The RISD Excellence in Education Foundation launches its inaugural Spirit Run fundraiser at Galatyn Park. Richardson Mayor Gary Slagel, Garland Mayor Ron Jones and Dallas City Councilman Jerry Allen will serve as honorary chairs. Registration starts at 7 a.m. The onemile fun run is at 8 a.m., and the 5k will begin at 8:30 a.m. For details, visit risdspiritrun.com.

11.19-12.23

JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS

$14-$25 In this holiday children’s production, a sassy first grader, Junie B., contemplates what kind of secret Santa gift she should get for her arch nemesis Tattletale May. Performances run at the Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman. For showtimes, call the box office at 214.740.0051 or visit dct.org.

11.26-12.23 THE SNOW QUEEN $14$25 Kathy Burks

Theatre of Puppetry

Arts presents Hans Christian Andersen’s story adapted for the puppet stage. In this winter wonderland, the evil Snow Queen casts a spell on a young boy, causing his heart to turn to ice. Performances run at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays; 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; and 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the Dallas Children’s Theater, 5938 Skillman. For details, call the box office at 214.740.0051 or visit dct.org.

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TURKEY TIME

WHENYOUTHINK OF A CAFETERIA, gourmet food doesn’t exactly come to mind. But Highland Park Cafeteria has debunked that myth, especially when it comes to Thanksgiving dinner. “Our secret is that fresh, raw ingredients are less expensive than prepared,” owner Jeff Snoyer says. “Any time there’s a tomato scare or an egg scare, we don’t worry because we know exactly where our food comes from.” The cafeteria’s vegetables are grown no more than 50 feet from a dirt road and nowhere near power lines. It only serves what’s in season, and for the holidays, that means baked squash, zucchini muffins and pumpkin bread, all made in-house by cooks who have been interpreting recipes for more than 20 years. For just $7.99, customers can go through the line and stay as long as they like. “You pay $7, and you’re a member,” Snoyer says. And everyone in uniform receives a 50 percent discount. Last year during Thanksgiving week, Highland Park Cafeteria served about 9,000 over a three-day period. Pies stacked high on the counters, and people lined up around the building. “For some families in Dallas, it’s a family tradition,” he says. The cafeteria in Casa Linda Plaza is a Dallas landmark that first opened in 1925 on Knox Street. In 1981 The New York Times called it “America’s Cafeteria”, and neighbors lamented its closing in 1995. “Everyone in the community was just crying about it,” Snoyer says. “I said, ‘Someone’s got to open this.’ I worked in real estate, and had never seen the inside of restaurant kitchen before.” He says the staff’s dedication and attention to detail has kept Highland Park Cafeteria a mainstay for Dallas. “We have a sacred trust to keeping it true to its roots.”

—EMILY TOMAN

HIGHLAND PARKCAFETERIA

GARLAND & BUCKNER

214.324.5000

HIGHLANDPARKCAFETERIA.COM

Pictured: Thanksgiving dinner

Three more spots for holiday grub:

1 EAT THE WORLD

This Lake Highlands take-out spot offers a vast Thanksgiving menu, including three different holiday specials plus nontraditional items like Italian sausage, smoked salmon and blackeyed pea tamales. If you’re feeling adventurous, try the Tur-duchen, a Cajun meat medley with boneless chicken, duck breasts and turkey drizzled with spicy boudin dressing.

ABRAMS & ROYAL 214.340.3663

EATHTEWORLD.COM

2 CHEESECAKE ROYALE

For a sweet end to Thanksgiving dinner, this dessert haven serves up pumpkin cheesecake for the holidays along with its regular menu, which includes flavor varieties like tres leches, carrot cake, dulce de leche, key lime and Italian cream.

GARLAND & OCALLA

214.328.9102

CHEESECAKEROYALE.COM

3 CENTRAL MARKET

From a traditional turkey dinner to vegetarian options, Central Market has five gourmet Thanksgiving meals to take home, warm up, and serve to eight people.

LOVERS & GREENVILLE 214.234.7000

CENTRALMARKET.COM

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YOUR GUIDE TO DINING OUT

The BEST BE E E AT S in our neighborhood

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

ASIAN MINT $$ODFBWB Our Highland Park location, The Mint, offers an array of Asian-fused cuisine, specializing in Bangkok style dishes. We feature farm fresh ingredients, beautifully presented, coupled with a chic atmosphere and friendly service. Happy Hour is 5pm6:30pm Mon.-Fri. – all beers and house wines are $3; $2 off appetizers, soups & salads. 4246 Oak Lawn Ave. 214.219.6469. The Asian Mint, along with its fused and sushi menus, also offers one of the best dessert bars in Dallas. 11617 N. Central Expwy. 214.363.6655. www.themintdallas.com

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

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

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ZATO

Zato Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar offers a relaxed contemporary environment perfect for date night or a quiet family dinner that includes noodles, traditional Thai and gourmet sushi. BYOB. Take out or delivery available.

SZECHWAN PAVILION

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

TEX-MEX GRILL & CAFE

Authentic homemade Tex-Mex. Weekly lunch specials $4.99

Weekly Dinner Specials starting at $5.99

Margaritas $3.00 all day

Saturday and Sunday Breakfast beginning at 7:00am Monday - Saturday 11am-10pm

close at 3:00 pm

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ESTATE CHARDONNAY ($23) CALIFORNIA>

It’s time for my annual holiday and Thanksgiving wine plea: Drink what you like, and don’t worry about food pairings. The next couple of months are about celebration and appreciating the good fortune that has given us the opportunity to be with family and friends. It’s not about wine geekdom, comparing snob notes, and boring everyone with your visit to Napa and how special it was. If someone at Thanksgiving dinner likes white zinfandel, then let him drink white zinfandel.

This month’s wine suggestions are firmly in that vein. There’s a little bit of something for everyone, and of the wines would make nice gifts for the wine drinker on your holiday list. All are available at Central Market. Don’t be afraid to experiment: This

stunning wine, but a steal at $10. It’s made by the Lurtons, one of France’s premier winemaking families, and it comes from quality Bordeaux fruit. You can’t say that about most rosés. Look for lots of strawberry fruit, but don’t be surprised if it morphs into something with a long, minerally finish.

Winemaker Michael Richmond is a Dallas native who ended up in California 40 years ago and found himself in the wine business. That’s our good fortune. This white wine is more fruit than oak (think lime), and shows just how interesting California chardonnay can be.

Kunde has made solid, dependable years, a family-run winery that has successfully competed with the corporate-ization of the California wine business. It’s an old-fashioned and much appreciated wine: lower alcohol, raspberry fruit and balance.

JEFF

DALLAS

5750 E. LOVERS LANE

MAIN: 214-234-7000

HOTLINE: 1-877-263-1379

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MAIN: 469-241-8300

HOTLINE: 469-241-8386

JEFF SIEGEL’SWEEKLYWINE REVIEWS appear every Wednesday on the Advocate Back Talk blog, lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/blog.

Go ahead, take credit for delicious free-range, oven-roasted turkey or whipped organic garnet sweet potatoes. No one needs to know it was from Central Market.

Thanksgiving leftovers

The most pressing food problem this time of year is not what to cook, but what to do with the leftover turkey. So here are several suggestions to remedy that problem:

from the November 2009 Advocate: perfect for the Sunday after Thanksgiving. from her epic “The Way to Cook”: A lot of work, but well worth the effort.

This baked omelet requires nothing more than eggs, leftover turkey and whatever cheese and vegetables are in the refrigerator. Mix all together, put in an over-proof pan, and pop in a 350-degree oven until the eggs are set.

One of the best versions comes form Jacques Pepin’s “Cooking with Claudine”, which uses turkey and the leftover carcass.

Slice the leftover turkey and marinate it in lime juice and soy sauce with sliced onions, bell peppers, and garlic for 30 minutes or so. Drain the marinade, and saute the vegetables until browned. Then add the turkey to warm it up.

ask the WINE GUY?

We usually serve red wine too warm in Texas — at our room temperature, about 78 degrees, instead of room temperature in Europe, which is about 10 degrees cooler. Don’t be afraid to chill a red wine for 20 or 30 minutes before you drink it.

—JEFF SIEGEL

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Fowler Christian Apartments – independent and assisted living apartments for seniors with limited incomes.

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All programs have beauty/barber shops, transportation, three meals a-day served in beautiful dining rooms, activities, and chapel services.

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Located on the shores of White Rock Lake, C.C. Young offers Dallas seniors a constellation of services and opportunities. Construction is on schedule for The Overlook, our newest expansion, and we will open Summer 2011. The Overlook is the latest residential addition to our ever-growing neighborhood. Extraordinary views, private balconies and a variety of dining venues are just the beginning at The Overlook. C. C. Young is where personal growth and development are encouraged and Where the Spirit is Ageless.

When the everyday chores of life interfere with living, it’s time to give us a

The Point, Center for Arts and Education, on the campus of C. C. Young is open to everyone aged 55 and better.

The Point is open every day from 6 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., including The Dr. Ken Cooper Fitness Center inside The Point and The Art Gallery.

The Café is open weekdays: 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and weekends: 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

The Point offers a wide variety of complimentary public events, classes and much more.

Come and visit us today: 214.841.2834 or ccy@ccyoung.org or visit www.ccyoung.org.

4847 W. Lawther Drive Dallas 75214 214.841.2834

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Innovative Therapy Program Uses The Senses To Treat Alzheimer’s

The CALM (Comfort and Life Memories) program for Memory Support at Village of Lake Highlands takes advantage of sensory strengths to help residents remain connected to memories and positive emotions. Using an aromatherapy treatment that engages all of the senses, families and caregivers have seen significant cognitive improvement in residents being treated with aromatherapies, resulting in improvement in sundowner syndrome and reduced agitation. It also uses sensory stimulation – massage, music and art – to help residents enjoy companionship, retain motor skills and stay connected to memories. In addition to improving the quality of life for residents, CALM reduces caregiver stress and assures families that their loved ones are receiving the best care possible. For more information contact Villages of Lake Highlands at 214.221.0444.

8615 Lullwater Drive Dallas, TX 75238

(Lullwater & NW Hwy) 214.221.0444

www.villagesoflakehighlands.com

ADVOCATE ORNAMENT

Introducing the Advocate Foundation’s 2010 limited-edition, numbered, and individually hand-painted ornament. Sales benefit neighborhood organizations and events. For more information, call 214.292.0486 or go to foundation.advocatemag.com

PAINTING WITH A TWIST

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

5202 Lovers Ln. 214.350.9911 paintingwithatwist.com

THE STORE IN LAKE HIGHLANDS

Trollbeads: Collectible jewelry that you can personalize! Choose the ones that remind you or special people, times, and memories. Great for gifts! Come see our wonderful selection10233 E. NW Hwy@Ferndale (near Albertsons) 214.553.8850 Mon-Sat 9:30-5:30 TheStoreinLH.com

BRUMLEY GARDENS

Even Santa knows that Brumley Gardens is THE one stop shop for Holiday Decorations. For those who love the traditional look, to those who love the wackadoo, Brumley’s has it all. The holidays start NOW. 10540 Church Rd. 214.343.4900 brumleygardens.com

NORTH DALLAS ANTIQUE MALL

2,500 sq. ft. of great shopping for antiques, collectibles, vintage, furniture, décor, retro, art, glass, fashion, jewelry, garden and much more. 11722 Marsh Ln. @ Forest Ln. 214.366.2100 northdallasantiquemall.com

CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

THEY CHANGED THE WORLD

WE WAIT ALONGSIDE them in the grocery checkout line and hurry past them on the street. They are members of our churches and grandparents to our children, but how often do we pause to ponder the content of their lives?

As teenagers and 20-somethings, they traveled to distant countries, knowing they might die there, and returned to lives forever altered by their experiences. They risked their lives, left jobs, and cast passions and aspirations aside until their missions were fulfilled.

Indeed, all who served in World War II — in battle or supporting roles — deserve unyielding gratitude, but as each Veterans Day passes, the time for thanks dwindles. We can still shake their hands and hear their stories, but for how much longer?

According to the U.S.Department of Veterans Affairs, the ranks of World War II vets are shrinking by about 1,200 a day nationwide.

A few of those who have retired in the Lake Highlands area take time to recall, for those of us who weren’t there, an era that shaped the world.

If you run into one of them today, it might be the right time to say

“thank you”.

What it means to be part of The Greatest Generation

René

He

Germans had just shot down his fighter jet, and he was parachuting into hostile territory. His vision was obscuredby blood, but he made out an Me-109 aircraft heading his way.

“It got so close that I was face to face with the German pilot. I could see his eyeballs, and I know he could see mine. Maybe he saw all the blood and didn’t want to waste ammo — I don’t know what it was — but he didn’t shoot me. He waved at me, I waved back, and he was gone.”

This narrow escape was just the beginningofWWIItribulationsforMorris Todd, a lead navigator for the Air Force on a mission to bomb an enemy synthetic oil refinery. After bailing at 24,000 feet, Todd, with a “flattened” nose and bloodyface,landedin a wheatfield where he was greeted by an intimidating cast. “What I first saw was a civilian with a rifle, a soldier with a pistol and a little fat girl holding a sickle,” he recalls. “Even if I’d tried to run, I don’t know where I would have gone. One of them,

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I don’t remember which one, said to me, ‘For you, the war is over’.”

Todd and the surviving members of his crew — two didn’t make it — were taken prisoner and thrown into a pig pen for the night. “The ground was covered with droppings;wecouldn’tliedown.Just stoodtherethroughthenight.”While waiting, Todd shifted his broken nose, acquiredsometimeduringtheattack, back into place. The next day Germans put the American POWs on a train to StalagLuftinBarth,Germany,which would be their home until the war ended about 11 months later.

Todd remembers details from the ride: “They put us in this compartment of the train the guards on the train wore Nazi armbands. Out the window, you could see this beautiful forest. A reindeer with a full rack of horns ran alongside the train for a few minutes; then he ran back into the woods.”

In prison, some American soldiers traded theirallottedcigaretteswithguardsin return for radio parts. After several months they were able to tune in to BBC, and learned when the war’s end was imminent.

“The Germans and their news stations kept reporting that they were winning, but we knew the truth,” Todd says.

Whenitended,“itwasanamazing

“It got so close that I was face to face with the German pilot.”

Morris Todd

deal,”hebeams. “We flewtoFrance to camp Lucky Strike. They threw our clothes in a pit and disinfected us in the shower.” After about two weeks at the camp, he and a buddy withdrew their accumulated military pay, about 5,000 francs,andtouredFrance,stayedin hotels, and ate at cafés. “Clean sheets, good coffee, bacon and eggs: We were living in luxury.”

Following his service, Todd attendedcollegeatOklahomaUniversity and worked as a petroleum engineer until retirement.

It was just after the war, on a visit with a friend to the Naval Air Station in Norman, Okla., that Todd met Molly, the Navy WAVE who, later that same year, would become his wife.

Molly Todd was a communications officerattheNavalAirStationin Norman, Okla., and a member of the Navy WAVES, a division of the Navy comprising only women. WWII did not changethelivesofonlythosewho fought, but also of an entire generation, Molly Todd says. This was especially true for women who began working on farms and taking jobs in factories, on assembly lines and in noncombat militarypositions.Women were expected to stand in for men who went to the front, she says. “We were told,intheNavy,thatthewomen would replace the men for sea duty, so when I reported, I told the officer, ‘I’m here to take the place of a man.’ That made him laugh.”

MollyToddisstillquick-witted. SheanswersthedoorofherLake Highlandshome wheresheand Morris have lived for 10 years — wearing the Navy WAVES cap that was part of her uniform in the 1940s. The service in the Navy gave her a chance to do what she felt was her part to support the war effort.

“Everyone was involved. Everyone felt the need to do something,” she says. “I feel like I did my duty.”

She spent many years following the war teaching kindergarten, and this month, the Todds will celebrate 65 years of marriage.

“I’m here to take the place of a man.”

MOLLY TODD

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It was July 4, 1951, and young pilot Stacy Naftel, flying a B-45 Tornado, was on his second-ever mission. Under the cover of night, he and his crew were to gather data about a supposed military complex in northeastern Manchuria. The men were 250 miles from their destination and 35,000 feet in the air when something hit the window.

“It looked like a Roman candle bounced off the glass and then another off the wing,” Naftel says. “I looked below us. There was nothing but darkness.

“‘My God,’ he said, ‘there are about seven of them back there.’”

STACY NAFTEL

So I asked my co-pilot to turn and see if anything was behind us.” A few seconds later the co-pilot responded grimly, ‘My God, Stace. There are about seven of them back there.’ ”

Thenext30minuteswerespent avoiding the fire of seven MiG fighter jets. “They were lined up in an echelon formation, where one would shoot until it ran out of ammo, then another would takeitsplace,”Naftelexplains. “We went into a series of corkscrew maneuvers, varied speeds and altitudes, and we generally tried to shake them and spoil their aiming stability.”

It worked.

“The only fireworks we saw that Fourth of July were enemy fire,” Naftel quips.

Astraumaticastheexperience sounds, it’s what he wanted. For his 25-year-old self, he says, “this was an adventure.” He aspired to be a photographer, but soon realized that the service paid better. Plus, his buddies were signingupindroves,andhedidn’t want to miss out.

“Allofmyclassmateswereenlisting theytoldmenottoaccept anythingotherthantheAirCorps.”

Freshly graduated from his New York State high school, he took his buddies’ advice. Within a year, Naftel was in a pilot-training program. He flew jets throughout WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam War, and mentored new pilots. In all, he served 33 years, and retired as a colonel.

Today,intheclosetofhisLake Highlands home — where he has lived with his wife, Bette, since 1974 — he hangs his pilot uniform, which still fits him; and he displays a Silver Star, the military’s third highest decoration for valor in the face of the enemy. The citation that accompanied the medal notes that Naftel fulfilled his call to duty and never backed down, even when backing down would have been acceptable because of the extreme danger. It reads: “The technical proficiency, exceptional courage and devotion to duty displayed by Captain Naftel were in keeping with the highest tradition of the service, and reflected great credit on himself and the United States Air Force.”

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HOWARD RIGGS

In 1943, when the military was drafting his high school classmates, Howard Riggs joined the U.S. Navy — thankfully, he says, he was allowed to finish his senior year before reporting for active duty. Today, after living 40 years in the White Rock Hills area of Lake Highlands, he lives with his wife, Glenn Eva Riggs, at C.C. Young retirement community in the White Rock Lake area.

Straight and tall, wearing a neatly pressed polo-style shirt, Riggs walks into the cafeteria and offers a firm handshake. He clutches an antique brown leather-bound photo album. Inside the book are images of smiling 20-somethings in uniform, Chinese

children in a shipyard, beautiful beaches, vast Naval ships and striking examples ofAsianarchitecture,includingBejing’s Forbidden City.

In China, Riggs supervised a coal storage plant, and although the warehouse in his area once burned to the ground in an impressive fire, Riggs says destruction and fear were not much a part of his World War II experience. Though it interrupted his education and career, Riggs says he was grateful for the opportunity to travel and to learn leadership skills and decorum.

“I did what I had to do,” he says, “worked hard, learned a lot, saw the world, and had fun.”

He was recalled for the Korean War in 1952. By then, he had graduated from college at Washington University, just married

“I worked hard, learned a lot, and saw the world.”

Though it interrupted his education and career, Riggs says he was grateful for the opportunity to travel and to learn leadership skills and decorum.

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HOWARD RIGGS

Glenn Eva, and was climbing his way up the corporate ladder at Safeway, where he eventually worked 40 years in advertising.

He says, bluntly, about his Korean call to duty: “I didn’t like that; but I just had to do it.” Riggs spent 24 months loading ships in the Philippines before finally returning home.

“When I returned to work, I found I’d been replaced by a guy I’d hired,” he says with benign irritation.

He remained in the reserves, and retired from the Navy as a commander in 1962 — in the ensuing years, he and his wife had two children, five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

In October, Riggs traveled to Washington, D.C., courtesy of the Honor Flight program, which allows WWII vets to see the WWII memorial. (Read more about Honor Flight on the next page.)

Hear WWII veterans’ war stories, in their own words, on advocatemag.com.

The 2010 Advocate Foundation Charity Ornament is now available at the following retailers:

Brumley Gardens 10540 Church Rd. 214.343.4900

brumleygardens.com

The Store in Lake Highlands 10233 E. Northwest Hwy. 214.553.8850 thestoreinlh.com

Net procceds from the sale of these limited edition hand-painted ornaments benefit neighborhood schools and non-profits.

Learn more about the Advocate Foundation at www.foundation.advocatemag.com

Last month, Honor Flight board members Rhonda Ensey, Donna Sedota and Peggy Marlowe helped send 41 WWII veterans to Washington, D.C.

More than 300 World War II veterans from Dallas are on a waiting list to take an all-expense paid, overnight tour to Washington, D.C., to see the National WWII memorial. A localnonprofitwas founded on the belief that all of them deserve to see it before it’s too late.

Honor Flight of Dallas, based near Lake Highlands, aims to get as many WWII vets as possible to the monument — “their memorial”,organizersemphasize.They offer the opportunity twice a year, in may and october.

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Last month, 41 veterans took the trip.

“It is a shame our country waited until a few years ago to build a monument to the greatest generation,” Honor Flight of DallaspresidentRhondaEnseytells a roomful of vets gathered at C.C. Young Retirement Community near White Rock Lake, days before the flight. “You deserve to see it — this trip is a ‘thank you’ for what you did for this country.” The time to show our gratitude to these veterans isrunningout,saysvolunteerRachel Hedstrom,notingthatWWIIvetsare dying at a rate of more than a thousand a day nationwide.

Honor Flight originally was organized in 2004 in Ohio, and Honor Flight of Dallas beganoperatingin2008.Enseyhas recruited several of her family members to help out. Her sister, Suzanne Gentry Flodin, for example, manages publicity; sonBrett Franks and brother Kim Gentry, both medical professionals, are part of the medical team that accompanies veterans on the flight; and sisters Robin and Cindi Gentry also volunteer on the trips.

“I’ve dragged them into it,” Ensey says, “but they all love it as much as I do.”

Ensey says money is the biggest challenge when it comes to getting the veterans to D.C. She and the other volunteers work hard to raise it, sometimes collecting donations outside Walmart. Volunteer Rachel Hedstrom entered the Mrs. Texas International pageant — she’s Mrs. Collin County — just to publicize Honor Flight by using the charity as her pageant platform.

“She’s not a pageant type of person,” Gentry Flodin says. “She did it solely to raise awareness about Honor Flight.”

Hedstromcannotsayenoughabout how much Honor Flight means to her, but she doesn’t have to; she’s wearing her crown, sash and pageant dress at the pre-trip informational meeting where she greets each of the veterans with a warm smile and a handshake.

Volunteers lead the two-day adventure thatincludes a bustourwithprofessional tour guides through D.C. In addition to the WWII memorial, the travelers visit Arlington Cemetery, the Iwo Jima Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans and Korean War Veteransmemorials.They also spend an afternoon at Walter Reed Hospital with wounded Iraq war veterans. Tom Gardner, who took the trip in May, recalls meeting the warriors.

“Someweredaysandhoursoutof Afghanistan and Iraq. What an honor and

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a privilege to meet these troops right off the field of battle,” Gardner writes in a ‘thank you’ letter to Honor Flight. “They were waiting there to meet us WWII veterans, but we were proud, proud, proud to meet them.”

Volunteerspaytheirownway,and make sure the veterans want for nothing.

“If they need a cup of coffee, we buy it. If they feel like sitting down, we have wheelchairs for them. (“If you get tired,” a member of the medical team tellstheparticipants,“pleaseletus push you. We want to!”) They don’t pay for anything or have anything to worry about,”Ensey says.

WWII vet Ted Walker, a resident at C.C. Young, helped organize the meet-

ing, but says he probably won’t ever see the memorial.

“I’ve been on the list to go the last couple times, but my health won’t let me. Cancer.”

Walkerwears a bolotiewith a goldpurpleheart.Hewasshotat Guadalcanal, he says. A Navy vet, he enlisted at age 18, and spent six years on the same ship. “It wasn’t all bad — in fact it was wonderful in a lot of ways. Six years with the same guys. You make friends. We had a reunion 30 years ago. We had them every year after that until we all got too old.”

Walker is sad that he can’t go on the Honor Flight trip, but it is satisfying to know that another WWII vet will get to travel in his place, he says.

Gardner called the experience an event he will remember for the rest of his life.

“Honor Flight made 35 old soldiers feel proud, feel worthy, and feel young again,” he says.

Older vets and those with terminal illness take top priority during the Honor Flightselectionprocess.Application formsareavailableonhonorflightofdallas.org. Applications to serve as a volunteer or a guardian on the trip are also available on the site.

“You deserve to see it — this trip is a ‘thank you’ for what you did for this country.”

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The lowdown on whaT’s up wiTh neighborhood businesses

crossFit lake Highlands 1 has set up shop at 9660 audelia at walnut hill (near Showtime Dog Grooming). Founded by lake highlands residents Mark and Kristen barnett, and Chris and lisa schmiedeke, the concept is to provide clients with more customized training programs through concentrated sessions in small-sized classes. CrossFit combines core conditioning, weights, cardio and body weight exercises in short, intense workouts to “generate more results in less time,” Chris schmiedeke says. The new business is offering free workouts on saturdays at 9 a.m., and regular classes will be held Monday through Friday at 5:30 a.m., 6:30 a.m., 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. Advocate readers can take advantage of a limitedtime rate of $100 per month valid through dec. 31, 2010. Come January, 1-, 3-, 6- and 12-month unlimited packages are available for $175, $150, $135 and $125 per month, respectively. Visit crossfitlakehighlands.com for more information.

if you wind up being one of the first to own an all-electric vehicle, Half Price Books 2 wants your business. while you’re inside browsing the store, your car can be outside getting its fill of free electricity from green Mountain energy. half price spent about $10,000 setting up the charging station (the first anywhere in north Texas) at its flagship store on northwest highway near Central expressway. half price will allow free fill-ups through september 2011, when the program will be re-evaluated by company execs. The charging station can accommodate two cars at a time, but customers shouldn’t expect that to speed up the process too much, as some cars will take hours to receive a full charge. half price books hopes to capitalize on the customers, “down time” while their vehicles are plugged in. The high-tech charging station can send text messages to drivers about their vehicle’s charging status while they’re inside checking out the merchandise or chilling at the café.

For months, rumors have been circulating about in-N-out Burger 3 coming to dallas. The iconic west-coast burger joint is rumored to have six locations “under contract” in the dallas-Fort worth area. but more importantly, it appears that a dallas-based real estate company has signed a deal leasing the former steak ’n shake restaurant at Caruth haven and Central expressway to the popular restaurant chain. bill hanks of Rosebriar Properties says the Central expressway spot will

be in-n-out burger’s inaugural restaurant in dallas. an opening date hasn’t yet been announced. in more burger news, after only seven months in business, Burger Spot in lake highlands has closed. Via Facebook, owners posted a notice last month that read: “burger spot is now closed for business in lake highlands. Thanks to all for the amazing support! we are exploring future opportunities at this time and hope to stay friends.”

never fear beef-eaters: restaurateur Thom Turnock has opened The varsity Grill at Forest and abrams. located in the same center as Primo Brothers Pizza and in the former Coach’s burger spot, Turnock explains that he’s looking forward to doing business with the lake highlands community. The new restaurant specializes in burgers and “meaty” hot wings, but the menu also will include salads and a variety of kid-friendly fare. Turnock owns a similarly themed restaurant called Central grill in denton on the university of north Texas campus. after working for Fedex for 20-some years, and getting transferred to southern California, Turnock opted to take his career in a different direction and purchased a corn roaster, selling food on local beaches and at state fairs. “That’s how i got into the [restaurant] business,” he says. “it’s really that i like the people. You’ve gotta have a passion for your work. i loved Fedex, but this is something i really have fun with.”

The villages of lake Highlands recently held its grand opening in conjunction with churchill estates The Villages is a senior care community offering assisted living, alzheimer’s care, rehabilitation and skilled nursing services, and Churchill is a senior independent-living community. both are located on lullwater, just north of northwest highway and west of plano road, and together form

a full-servicecontinuingcareretirement community. Find more information at villagesoflakehighlands.com and churchillestateslh.com.

Lake Highlands grocers are knee deep in makeovers and milk wars. Kroger 4 (Northwest Highway and Plano) and Target (Medallion Center) have been undergoing renovations for the past several months to update their retail spaces, and Lake Highlands residents are benefiting in more ways that one. Kroger’s updated bakery, produce and deli sections give the grocer a much-needed new look, and allow for a plethora of new products (more fresh breads and baked goods). Likewise, Target has renovated its grocery section in order to provide customers a larger selection of food and beverages. Not only are all of these updates providing residents with a more pleasant shopping experience, but the competition among local grocers is translating into some fabulous bargains for the discerning shopper — such as killer meat and produce specials at Albertsons, Tom Thumb and Kroger, and milk for 99 cents at a few stores, a price driven down by new market entrant Aldi The last time milk was that cheap was 1969; that same year, gas cost 32 cents a gallon, and a first class stamp cost 5 cents.

community

THE LAKESIDE BAPTIST MOTHERS OF PRESCHOOLERS will meet 9:30 a.m.-noon on Friday, Nov. 12 at Lakeside Baptist Church, 9150 Garland Road. Childcare will be provided. For details, call 214.324.1425.

LAKE HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY is looking for neighborhood veterans to participate in its Veterans Day celebration, which begins with the raising of the flag at 8 a.m. Nov. 11. For details, call the school at 469.593.2100.

THEDALLAS ARBORETUM AND DOCTORS HOSPITAL are teaming up to give neighbors a discounted price on Arboretum admission every Thursday through Dec. 31. Guests who live in the zip codes of 75218, 75231 and 75238 qualify for a two-for-one admission price. Visit dallasarboretum.org, and click on the “visits and discounts” tab to find the coupon, then present the coupon at the Dallas Arboretum ticket booth along with a valid form of ID that includes current address. The discount does not include the parking fee of $7 per car. For more information, call 214.515.6500.

EAST LAKE PET ORPHANAGE will host its ninth annual pet fair Sunday, Nov. 14 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. in an effort to inform the public about the importance of spaying and neutering, microchipping and wellness care for pets; engage the neighborhood in efforts to reduce the euthanasia rate; connect pet product and service vendors with the community; and provide fun and entertainment. Potential sponsors, donors and vendors should call event coordinator Kelye Ellison at 214.755.6258.

THE LAKE HIGHLANDS WOMEN’S LEAGUE recently held its first meeting for the 2010-2011 year. President Kathy Adams and membership chairman Allison Brown introduced 14 new members, and home tour chairs Robin Crawford and Karen Stutsman announced houses for the Holiday in the Highlands home tour, which neighbors can view at lhwl.org or on the league Facebook page. The home tour, the league’s largest fundraiser of the year, is set for Dec 3.

education

LAKE HIGHLANDS HIGH SCHOOL WILDCAT WRANGLERS have been invited to perform in London in the New Year’s Day Parade. To fund the trip, the students will have an auction and adult dance clinic 6:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 21 at Lake Highlands United Methodist Church, 9015 Plano. For details, call 214.343.2841.

LAKE HIGHLANDS FRESHMENCENTER made the 2010 Texas Business Executive Committee Honor Roll for outstanding public schools. Less than 4 percent of the state’s 8,000 public schools make the list.

people

STEVE WAKEFIELD has been placed on the 2010 Super Lawyer list by Thomson Reuters, Legal Division. The list highlights outstanding American lawyers from more than 70 areas of practice. Only 5 percent from any state or region make it each year. Wakefield is past president of Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association and a board member of the Northeast Dallas Chamber of Commerce.

RICKY ZORN, former Wildcat quarterback, was nominated for the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame’s High School National Scholar-Athlete Award. He was the only player from Texas in the finals.

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FOReSt MeadOW / 9150 Church Rd. / Welcoming the mosaic of cultures living in our neighborhoods / www.fmbcdallas.org

Worship 10:50 / Bible Study 9:30 / Tim Ahlen, Pastor / 214.341.9555

laKeSIde baPtISt / 9150 Garland Rd / 214.324.1425

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

WIlSHIRe baPtISt / 4316 Abrams / 214.452.3100

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

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

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nORtH HIGHlandS bIble cHuRcH / www.nhbc.net

Sunday: Lifequest (all ages) 9:00 am / Worship 10:30 am

Wed: Student Ministry 7:00 pm / 9626 Church Road / 214.348.9697

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

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

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

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cHuRcH OF tHe IncaRnatIOn / 3966 McKinney Ave / 214.521.5101

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

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

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10:30 am @ Dallas Children’s Theater / Skillman & NW Hwy.

Awesome Kid’s Ministry / Use Entrance Facing Home Depot

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FIRSt unIted lutHeRan cHuRcH / 6202 E Mockingbird Ln.

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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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214.348.6600 / www.lhumc.com / Sun. School 9:45 am

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

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Sun. Classes 9:30 am, Assembly 11:00 am / 214.348.0460

Home groups meet on weeknights. / lakehighlandschurch.org

WHIte ROcK cOMMunIty cHuRcH / 9353 Garland Rd /214.320.0043

Sun. Bible Study 9:30 am, Worship 10:45 am / Wed. Bible Studies

10:00 am & 7:30 pm / event facilities for rent / whiterockchurch.org

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laKe HIGHlandS PReSbyteRIan cHuRcH / 214.348.2133

8525 Audelia Road at NW Hwy. / www.lhpres.org

Christian Ed. 9:45 am, 9:00 am Contemporary, 11:00 am Traditional

nORtHPaRK PReSbyteRIan cHuRcH / 214.363.5457

9555 N. Central Expwy. / www.northparkpres.org

New Pastor: Rev. Brent Barry / 8:30 & 11:00 am Sunday Services

KnOW WHat yOu belIeve

A ND j UST AS IMPORTANT, KNOW WHAT OTHERS BELIEVE

Graham Nash’s “Teach Your ChildrenWell” became a classic song for Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young off their 1970 album “Déjà Vu”. Although he wrote it out of a troubled relationship with his own father, Nash said that once a song hits the vinyl (or today, CDs) it ceases to be just an intensely personal song for the author, and becomes whatever it may mean to those who hear it.

In light of a recently released Pew Forum report about widespread religious illiteracy in our country, we may well apply these lyrics to our spiritual challenge: “Teach your children well/ Teach your children what you believe in/ Make a world that we can live in.”

We live in a world with increasing tension, conflict and violence fueled by overzealous religious ignorance. It’s good and necessary first to know the basic story of your own faith tradition. You wouldn’t think you were a good family member if you couldn’t name your uncles and cousins, and if you had no knowledge of where you ancestors came from or what made them who they were.

Similarly, your faith family is filled with characters that make up the story that is your life. Before you go out on your own, you have to know where you have come from and what your faith is all about.

Elders have a duty to form their faith in the young. The whole idea that we don’t want to prejudice our kids to believe this or that is a smokescreen for our own lack of commitment. We want our kids to learn math, because we think it will be useful in making them successful. Knowing the multiplication tables is not optional education. Why should it be optional to learn the most important facts about faith that can make one a successful human being?

We start at home. Parents must practice their faith and talk about it at home, or kids will pick up on the idea that it’s not important.

Next, church attendance (read here synagogue or mosque as appropriate). Decide once and for all that the family attends services weekly. There is no decision to be made week by week about whether to attend. That decision is already made. Stick to it. Kids will learn something, even by osmosis, if they are simply there.

Make sure you are going to a church that does more than entertain, or promote good feelings, or make beneficial social contacts.

See to it that real education is going on. Your kids need the basic knowledge of the faith that will then guide their life. You can’t do calculus without first doing basic math functions, and you can’t imagine your way to faithful living that resists temptation and works for justice in the world if you don’t know the Ten Commandments or the Golden Rule.

And about that Golden Rule: We seem to have forgotten that it’s “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”. Lately it seems we operate more on the principle of “Do unto oth-

learn math, because we think it will be useful in making them successful. Why should it be optional to learn the most important facts about faith that can make one a successful human being?

ers as they do unto you”. Whether we justify our harsh treatment of the current President of the United States on the grounds that others were unfair toward the last one, or we say we’ll be for building a mosque in this country as soon as they build a church in Saudi Arabia, we are losing our spiritual footing.

Today we also need basic knowledge of other religions, in order that we not demonize them out of ignorance and allow fear to rule our relationships with our neighbors. We need to teach our children what we believe in, and we need to teach them what others believe in, too.

We do all of this to be more faithful to our own spiritual convictions, but we also do this in order, as Nash put it, to “make a world that we ca n live in”.

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.

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TEE TIME

Kay Altom, Cyndy Coulson, Jessica Harris and Andrea Speer , among other PTA members, participated in the seventh annual Moss Haven Elementary Golf Tournament. The event raised a record $4,500 for the school.

NEW YEAR, NEW SCHOOL

Providence Christian School brothers Marshall Hearne , sixth-grade, and Miles Hearne , second-grade, hang out in the new gym, part of the building that opened this school year.

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

JESSE’S A/C & APPLIANCE SERVICE

TACLB13304C All Makes/Models. 214-660-8898

CARPENTRY & REMODELING

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

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

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

767 1868 joshangus@aksdallas.com www.aksdallas.com TACLA28514E

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CLEANING SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Total

Cleaning Service. 15 Yrs Exp. Residential.

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

Cleaning ServiCeS

SUNSHINE HOUSE CLEANING

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

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

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

WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM

Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134

ConCrete/ maSonry/paving

• Swimming Pool Remodel

• Patios

FenCing & DeCkS

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

4 QUALITY FENCING

Flooring &

MASTERPIECE HARDWOODS Install, Sand And Finish. Old World Handscrapes. 469-853-2039

• Stone work

• Stamp Concrete

972-727-2727

Deckoart.com

eleCtriCal ServiCeS

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

ACCURATE ELECTRIC

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

ALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES 972-877-4183 Res/Com E19347 McCarter Electrical Service, Inc. $50 Off Service Calls in November

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

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

AUTO GATES $2500

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AUTOMATIC DRIVEWAY GATES Installation, Repair, Maintenance, Residential, Commercial. Lone Star Access Control. 214-532-9608

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

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

STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS

New/Remodel. Staining

MAIDS AND HOME SERVICES

Since 1983 · satisfaction guaranteed

carpet windows · lawn

972.495.3478

beckncallmaids.com

ComputerS & eleCtroniCS

214-321-1110 I.T. ROADMAP Tech Support

Home or Business computers repaired. Virus, Internet, wireless, slow, All fixed! Brad or Amy

BILL’S COMPUTER REPAIR

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

CONFUSED? FRUSTRATED? Let A Seasoned

Pro Be The Interface Between You & That Pesky Computer. Hardware & Software Installation, Troubleshooting, Training, $60/hr. 1 Hr. Min. Dan 214-660-3733 Or stykidan@sbcglobal.net

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

ConCrete/ maSonry/paving

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

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

EDMOND’S PAVING Asphalt & Concrete

•Driveways •Sidewalks •Patios •Repairs 214-957-3216 • www.edmondspaving.com

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

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

AMPLE AMPS for home/business. TECL 19031 MHK Electrical Contractors, Inc. 214-675-1375

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

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

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Res/Commercial 20 yrs exp. Free est. 972-489-1597 Brian

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

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

TEXAS ELECTRICAL • 214-289-0639 Prompt, Quality Services. Days, Evenings & Weekends. 34 Yrs Exp. TECL 24668

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

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

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

Decks,

FireplaCe ServiCeS

AAA CHIMNEY Sweep, Repair, Caps, Gas Logs. Since 1987. Online coupon at Chimneymasterdallas.com. James: 972-977-5469

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

Flooring & Carpeting

AUREUS HARDWOOD FLOORS 972-207-4262. www.northtxflooring.com

DALLAS HARDWOODS 214-724-0936

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

GaraGe Doors

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

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

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

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

Glass, WinDoWs & Doors

A FATHER, SON & GRANDSON TEAM

Expert Window Cleaning. Storm windows our specialty. Haven Edwards 214-327-0560

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

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

GREEN WINDOW COMPANY 214-295-5405

Specialty in Replacement Windows/Doors

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

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

WINDOW SASH & SILL REPAIR

Molding and Cabinets. Pete 214-923-5097

HanDyman services

4 SEASONS HANDYMAN

We do it all! Call 469-723-1000

A NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN

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

A+ HANDYMAN KARL

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

ALL JOBS BIG/SMALL 38 years exp. Ron Payne 214-755-9147

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

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

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

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

HOME REPAIR & MAINTENANCE

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

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

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

HanDyman services

KIRKPATRICK Home Service 214-729-8334

Skilled Carpentry • White Rock area 28 Years

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

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

RENT A MAN HANDYMAN

One call does it all! 214-289-0307

WANTED: ODD JOBS & TO DO LISTS

Repair, Paint, Clean, Install. 26 years experience. Allen’s Handyman & Home Repair 214-288-4232

WINDOW SASH & SILL REPAIR

Molding and Cabinets. Pete 214-923-5097

House PaintinG

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

CERTAPRO PAINTERS

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

MANNY’S HOME PAINTING & REPAIR Int./Ext. Sheetrock. Manny 214-554-1327

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

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

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

WHITE ROCK INTERIORS Paint & Remodel

References. Mark Reindel 214-321-5280

BRIAN GREAM

PAINTING & RENOVATIONS LLC

• Interior/Exterior • Drywall

• Rotten Wood • Gutters

All General Contracting Needs

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KIM ARMSTRONG INTERIOR DESIGN www.interiorsbykim.com

Licensed/CID/ASID 214-500-0600

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

LUXE INTERIOR DESIGN

Designs You Want To Live In At Prices You Can Live With. James. 214-808-0290 C.Cards Accpted.

KitcHen/BatH/ tile/Grout

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

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

STONE AGE Granite, Marble, Tile. Kitchens & Baths. Counter Tops. www.stoneagetexas.com. Dennis 972-276-9943

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

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

HoliDay DecoratinG

10.00 OFF Christmas Lights Installations 972-697-3956 References Available.

MAID 4 YOU Holiday Cleaning/Decorating. Gift Cards Available. Joyce. 214-232-9629

Holiday Lighting Installation

Exterior • Res.& Comm. • Up & Down by appointment only 972.413.1800 Mastercard Visa

Holiday Lighting

Installed & Removed – Leave the fuss to us. 214-415-8434

White Rock Landscaping

House PaintinG

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

#1 GET MORE PAY LES 85% Referrals/Estimates 214-348-5070

A TEXTURE & FINISH SPECIALIST

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

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

insulation/ raDiant Barrier

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

interior DesiGn

A CLEAN SLATE Bring Life Into Your Home This Fall. Interior & Event Design Services. Tablescapes, Artful Details. Don Moore Interiors and Event Design. For A Free Consultation. dpm0202@mac.com 270-993-0782

A LADY’S TOUCH WALLPAPERING

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

CIELA DESIGN 832-428-3857 Residential/Commercial Interior Design Services. cieladesign.com

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

FALL SPECIAL A&B Interior Design. 214-763-9888. Free Consultation www.abinteriordesigns.com

INTERIOR DESIGN / CONSULTING

Carolyn Contreras ASID

Licensed/Exp. 214-363-0747

JUDY BUELL, ASID

• Custom interior design & renovations

• Updates with existing furnishings

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

Pruning, Insured. 972-697-3956

Lawns, Gardens & Trees

A COMPLETE TREE SERVICE

Call Lakewood Tree Service 214-442-3165

A&B LANDSCAPING Full Lawn Care, Landscaping, Tree Trimming, Fireplaces & Stonework.

Lic #0283917- Degreed Horticulturist 214-221-4421 - 214-534-3816

ALTON MARTIN LANDSCAPING Spectacular

Curbside Appeal! Excellent refs. 214-893-2420

ARTHUR’S SPRINKLER REPAIR Serving

Dallas for 25 yrs. Landscaping & Outdoor Lighting

LI 3449. 214-660-4860

AYALA’S LANDSCAPING SERVICE

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

BEACHSCAPE Lawn Maintenance & Landscaping. Stonework. Seasonal Color and Perennials.

Residential/Commercial. Free Ests. 214-287-3571

BILLY JACK SPRINKLER REPAIR & INSTALL

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

BLOUNTS TREE SERVICE Fall Tree Service

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

BUSSEYS LAWN CARE

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

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

CHUPIK TREE SERVICE

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

DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914

Lawn Service & Landscape Installation

DALLAS TREE SURGEONS Tree Trimming, Removal & Sales. Free Estimates. 972-633-5462 www.dallastreesurgeons.com

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

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

HOLISTIC TREE CARE

A Full-Service Tree Care Company Chuck Ranson, Certified Arborist c.ranson@sbcglobal.net 214-537-2008

HOLMAN IRRIGATION

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

MOW YOUR YARD $27 White Rock Landscaping 214-415-8434

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

SPRINKLERS, LANDSCAPING, Stone Work, Drainage. Installed and Repair. Call Kevin at 214-535-3352,Lic#7840. www.bigdirrigation.com

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

Lawns, Gardens & Trees

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

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

Company

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PesT ConTroL

A BETTER EARTH PEST CONTROL

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

MOSQUITO SYSTEMS

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

McDANIEL PEST CONTROL

Prices Start at $75 +Tax for General Treatment Average Home, Interior, Exterior & Attached Garage

Quotes for Other Services 214-328-2847

Lakewood Resident

PLuMbinG

ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521 # M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues. Sewers • Drains • Bonded 24 Hours/7 Days. plumberiffic@yahoo.com

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

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

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

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

JUSTIN’S PLUMBING SERVICE

For All Your Plumbing Needs. ml#M38121 972-523-1336. www.justinsplumbing.com

M&S PLUMBING Quality Work & Prompt Service. Jerry. 214-235-2172. lic.#M-11523

REPAIRS, Fixtures,General Plumbing. Senior Discounts. Campbell Plumbing. 214-321-5943

SHEFFIELD PLUMBING We do it right the 1st time. Repairs, Rmdls. Insd. 214-941-8600

SPECK PLUMBING Licensed & Insured

C 214-562-2360 • H 214-660-8378

Slab Leak Specialists – inquire about reroute instead of jackhammering

• All Plumbing Repairs • Licensed/Insured 214-727-4040

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ADVOCATE PUBLISHING does not pre-screen, recommend or investigate the advertisements and/or Advertisers published in our magazines. As a result, Advocate Publishing is not responsible for your dealings with any Advertiser. Please ask each Advertiser that you contact to show you the necessary licenses and/or permits required to perform the work you are requesting. Advocate Publishing takes comments and/ or complaints about Advertisers seriously, and we do not publish advertisements that we know are inaccurate, misleading and/or do not live up to the standards set by our publications. If you have a legitimate complaint or positive comment about an Advertiser, please contact us at 214-560-4203. Advocate Publishing recommends that you ask for and check references from each Advertiser that you contact, and we recommend that you obtain a written statement of work to be completed, and the price to be charged, prior to approving any work or providing an Advertiser with any deposit for work to be completed.

LEAFCHASERS POOLS

Service & Repairs. Insured. APSP Cert. Local Resident Jonathan. 214-729-3311

MICHAEL’S POOL SERVICE

Maintenance & Repair 214-727-7650

PLAYMORE POOLS CO. Design, Construction, Consulting & Renovations. 214-823-0169 www.playmorepools.com

THE POOL LADY Personal/Affordable/Quality Pool Care since 1982. Marsha 214-553-1974

WHITE ROCK POOL CLEANING

Friendly Service & Repairs. 20 yrs experience whiterockpools.com David 214-769-8012

POOLWORKS

SWIMMING POOL REPAIR

25 years experience

Marty Halliburton · 214-212-0360

Accepts most major credit cards

Roofing & gutteRs

A&B GUTTER 972-530-5699

Clean Out, Repair/Replace. Leaf Guard. Free Estimates. Lifetime Warranty

ALLTEX ROOFING SYSTEMS: 972-740-8602

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DFW ROOFING Reliable, Affordable, Experienced. 214-725-3946

GREEN SERVICE COMPANY 214-295-5405

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GUARANTY ROOFING 214-760-3666

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PLATINUM ROOFING Metal & Non-Metal

Roofing, Windows, Painting, Gutters. Fully Insured. NewMETALroof.com 972-310-9721

ROOF LEAKS? LATHAM ROOFING

All Types of Re-Roofing and Repairs. Res.& Com. Since 1973. 214-340-3500

WHITE ROCK ROOFING AND REPAIRS

Free Estimates • 24 hours • Rod 214-244-1329

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Family owned and operated for over 40 years

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• Licensed & Fully Insured Jeff Godsey 214-502-7287

The T hieves dropped T heir looT and fled.

It was a warm afternoon, not quite fall, but temperatures had begun to ease from the 100-degree days of August. Andrew miller was out of town, and his home sat empty. Two men pulled up to the home, and got out quietly. They forced open a side door of the home, and began removing miller’s belongings.

As they ransacked the place, carrying things outside, an alert neighbor made his way to the home to see what was going on. The five men dropped what they were carrying, jumped in the car, and peeled away. The Good Samaritan had done a great deed for his neighbor.

“He had seen them a few days before, driving around the neighborhood,” miller says. “He saw them and came down pretty quickly, and scared them off.”

The burglars were able to make off with a few items, including some cameras and other electronics. but police reached the scene quickly, and saw the vehicle leaving the area. The car was stopped, and the suspects arrested. miller’s property was returned, but his home was still a mess.

“It was the day after it rained, and they got mud all over the house,” he says. “The mud they tramped in was the worst thing. Thank goodness for that neighbor or there’s no telling what they would have done. I am really thankful for how things turned out.”

PROFESSIONAL ROOFING CONTRACTOR (214) 319-0040

WoodWoRking

SHUTTERS

We install beautiful plantation shutters. Also wood blinds. Free paint match · Free Estimates James Wilcox 214.532.7708

Dec. DeADLINe Nov. 10

The v ictim: a ndrew Miller

The Crime: Burglary

date: Thursday, s ept. 9 Time: 2:20 p.m.

Despite how things turned out, Dallas Police Lt. mackie D. Ham of the Northeast Patrol Division says if neighbors observe a burglary, they should not directly confront the suspects. “Instead, we ask that they call 911 and give the operator as much suspect information as possible. of primary importance, we would always like to know the exact location, how many suspects, description and number of suspects, and any vehicle information that can be provided, especially the license tag if the citizen can get it. Additionally, if the witness can keep an eye on the suspects and stay on line with the 911 operator, this is always helpful.”

location: 7000 block of Wakefield

One mOre petitiOn

LE t’ S PU t t HEAN gEr ASIDE FOr t HE SA kE OF OU r NEIgHBOr HOOD

Our homes are our castles, our neighborhoods are our havens. When you turn your car off the closest busy street (Skillman, Forest or Walnut Hill) into your shared enclave, don’t you just breathe a sigh of relief?

Almost home.

Local issues bring us together, whether we are signing a petition or organizing a neighborhood watch program. Neighborhood associations in Lake Highlands are one of our best tools for maintaining a spirit of camaraderie and pride.

In the decade-plus that I have lived in Lake Highlands, I have always felt this friendly spirit maintained even during elections, when neighborhood yard signs indicate that some people vote differently from me. Whether a yard sign endorses “Perry” or “White”, it’s a positive message.

I don’t know about you, but I appreciate havens. I appreciate the Advocate as a magazine where I can expect to read about neighborhood issues, and not political rancor. Avoiding heated conversations about religion and politics is still a good idea. By the time you read this, November elections are either almost over, or already over. Either way, praise the Lord!

So now, is it safe to ask that we reflect about the implications of deep political differences in our neighborhoods?

Adults, for the most part, gloss over differences with smiles. Unfortunately, rifts have grown so deep that fault lines are showing up in our schools. One indication was the publication of a column by a Lake Highlands High School teacher, Casey Boland, in the Dallas Morning News (Sept. 26, 2010) titled “Banishing the Hate Monster”. Boland described some disturbing reactions from students during classes when she is trying to teach civics and American history. Students too young to v ote, who cannot articulate an understanding of the issues, felt comfort-

night, for the purpose (never forget this) of selling ads. Now that everybody can hit “send” or “post” online, often with an anonymous moniker, maybe people are getting more comfortable with stating bold opinions, even in real life.

Which brings me back to our neighborhood. Perfectly nice people who oppose a controversial surgical procedure performed on (some sad and unfortunate) women are nevertheless willing to put up signs in their yard that recommend the innocent bystander should pray to end the procedure — a word I would prefer not to see here in the Advocate , nor on a yard sign every day in my neighborhood haven. Have the sign owners considered the fact that children learning to read are passing the signs every day on their way to school?

able vocalizing strong views about perceived personal failings of political leaders. Boland comes to the conclusion that students must be learning some shocking language, and even some hate, in their homes.

But that might not be the whole story. You and I, as parents, are doing our best raising kids in an era when we control less and less of what they see in the media or on the web. Even adults are influenced by the increased tone of anger and conflict that some media push on us day and

I have had some experience teaching sixth-grade students in my church during Sunday school. One day in class (an elective sex-ed class their parents had approved) a girl had the courage to ask, “What is (that surgical procedure)?” Our teaching team was flabbergasted to learn that all the kids had heard of it, but not one of them understood what it was.

It was a tough moment in class, but illuminating. Our kids hear that word, and lots of other words, along with the anger that accompanies the words — but often, all they understand is the anger.

As we move forward into a new season, no doubt the endless political disagreements will continue. My hope is that all of us will keep in mind that our neighborhood is not the World Wide Web. Living in communities, we’re all in this together.

Our kids hear lots of words, along with the anger that accompanies the words — but often, all they understand is the anger.

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