2011 January Lake Highlands

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

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

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

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

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Fighting to make the trails saFer this story [“enough is enough”, december Advocate] makes it sound like the tragic fatality on the katy trail is the cyclist’s. the author labels the “speeding cyclist”, but why wasn’t the runner labeled as “irresponsible” or “erratic” for turning abruptly without looking behind her? as far as i know, the cyclist hasn’t been charged with anything, and most stories i’ve seen acknowledge the runner bears much of the blame, so why does your story paint it in this light?

—Wilson , via

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

—Brian, via

editoR’sResponse:the line about the cyclist hitting the runner wasn’t meant to imply fault. if it does, it’s unintentional. we didn’t want to ignore what happened on the trail in this story, since the accident brought the speed issue to the forefront, but we also didn’t feel that this story was the place to go into detail about the katy trail accident. you can read what we had to say about that on the Back talk lake highlands blog by searching “katy trail, wake-up call”.

MAN IN THEMIRROR

Perhaps he’s not an accurate reflection

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Each week, neighborhood blogger Carol Toler, neighborhood columnist Ellen Raff and editor Keri Mitchell sit down to discuss the latest in Lake Highlands. Highlights from a couple of our recent podcasts are excerpted below.

WILL T. HEE GREETINGS STAY IN LAKE HIGHLANDS?

11.23.10 David Farris is co-owner of T. Hee Greetings and Gifts in Lake Highlands Plaza at Walnut Hill and Audelia. He learned about plans to convert the shopping center from retail storefronts into residential homes via Back Talk, and entered into the blog conversation, so we invited him to sit in on a podcast and expound on his position:

“Essentially, I started feeling like a thug in New York City, and I’m dealing in the back streets of some alley. If you think about how nice it would be to tear down some of the real estate that we have here — because we have too much retail space, especially if Town Center is going to open; there’s only so many places you need. So to convert some to residential makes a lot of sense, but you have to ask the question, well, what happens to the people who are left behind? You look out our door, and you’re going to be looking at the back of a house in front of you — at least that’s the way I’m picturing it, so I feel like I’m working in an alley. You’re going to tear down all the other retail space; there’s not going to be any new retail business coming in to help generate traffic; and you’re not going to have any visibility because you’re going to have huge homes and a brick wall, so how are people going to find us? ... Once people forget that we’re here because they don’t see us anymore, they’re not going to make us a destination anymore.”

Farris also told us about pre-recession plans to expand Lake Highlands Plaza into a neighborhood service center, and whether he would consider moving to the Lake Highlands Town Center or elsewhere in our neighborhood. For more on the latter, visit our website and search: independent shop

DART OPENS LAKE HIGHLANDS STATION

12.07.10 Councilman Jerry Allen is also a former DART board member, and helped influence the decision to add the first “infill station” to DART’s blue line at Walnut Hill and

White Rock Trail. The station opened in early December, so we invited Allen to join our podcast discussion on how the station came to be, and how it might impact plans for the future Lake Highlands Town Center:

“It was crucial that we were able to get that DART station and get it right there so we could entice these developers to come and finish out the Town Center. ... I came on the DART board in 2005, and when I came on board, I really thought that it was a done deal for the DART station to be there. Well, come to find out it was not. The DART staff was really not behind putting the station there because in the past, we had had opposition in Lake Highlands, about 10 or 11 years ago. [DART] remembered that. And then there was no money set aside. So the next step was to change some minds and get it done. What the DART station gives us in Lake Highlands, it gives us choices. DART has over 73 miles of rail — it’s the largest light rail system in the North American continent.”

In the same podcast, Toler tells us about her experience hopping on the DART blue line at the Lake Highlands Station, and gives tips on a few places she visited without needing her car.

Listen to the podcast every Tuesday morning on the Back Talk Lake Highlands blog, lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/ blog, or subscribe to the podcast via iTunes. search: Lake Highlands podcast

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“Hip taquerias are the new yogurt shops. They are cropping up everywhere. None of them I’ve tried can touch an authentic Mexican taqueria. Both Fuzzy’s and Rusty Taco are underwhelming. I need to hit up Taqueria Los Altos this week to give it a try. $5 is a bargain for lunch.”

–JASONON “RESTAURANT TALK: TAQUERIA LOSALTOSFOR LUNCH”

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

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

—MELISSA GROVE

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

—DR. MADHUMITA PARIDA

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

—KELLY L. STERN

More exploring of Dallas!

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Remodeling Talk...

Builders vs. Remodelers

It’s fairly easy for a remodeler to build a new home, but almost impossible for a builder to become a remodeler. It’s just a different animal.

– Darin Breedlove, Partner

Remodeling generally requires a more encompassing set of skills. Sure there’s the overlap you would expect in actual building disciplines, but because you live in your home during a remodel, remodelers must have PEOPLE skills (we’ve even performed light marriage counseling on occasion!). Here are the key considerations if you’re contemplating whether to hire a builder or a remodeler for your next project:

Service

Remodeling is a service business first and a construction business second. During a remodel, the owner may live in the home, so crews must act appropriately. They are expected to be polite, friendly, conscientious, clean, punctual, and good listeners, as well as experts in their construction specialties. Only a small percentage of

trades have the service training necessary to meet the higher standards of the remodeling industry.

There are few variables aside from weather in new home building, but in remodeling, every project is a new experience. Many of the challenges are unknown until they are uncovered. Inexperienced remodelers may never know what they are going to find in a wall, or with the electrical or plumbing. The profession requires experience and know-how in handling issues that sneak up on builders who are new to the remodeling industry.

Because remodelers typically work with diverse home styles and original build dates, they tend to have relationships with more suppliers and vendors. That enables them to provide clients

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with better pricing on a wider selection of materials, including hard-to-find items.

Perhaps the smartest reason to choose a remodeler rather than a builder for your renovation or addition is that an established remodeler knows the existing homes in your area. This has a range of implications, from obtaining permits, to understanding local architectural trends over time, to maximizing tomorrow’s resale value. You want a remodeler who knows the changing standards of your neighborhood, and can create lasting value, while making your unique vision “fit” the surroundings.

We’re proud to be among a small group of firms with the training, expertise, and years of experience necessary to meet the highest standards in both remodeling and new construction. In fact, we believe our success in one discipline strengthens our work in the other. Please call us and arrange a visit to our office and design center if you’d like to see the new homes or remodeling projects we’ve completed in your neighborhood.

LAUNCH

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

Did you always plan to be an actor or performer?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHAT DOES THE “MAN IN CHAIR” ROLE ENTAIL?

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

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

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

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

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

WHATDO YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT THE JOB?

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

—CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

THEATRE THREE

is located at 2800 Routh Street, #168. 214.871. 3300. “The Drowsy Chaperone” runs through Jan. 8. Regular showtimes are Thursdays and Sundays at 7:30 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m.

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

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

—CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

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“Multi-sensory experience” is sort of a fancy way to say “playing with slime”. No matter how you say it, there is something decidedly delightful about digging your hands into the clammy, jiggly, mushy green (or yellow or pink — slime comes in many colors) stuff. “It’s made of polymers, or plastics,” explains Melissa Wright, owner of The Lab at Lake Highlands. Plastic happens to be the theme of The Lab’s most popular party, “Fun with Polymers”, where kids enjoy “demonstrations on making and breaking polymer chains.” If Wright has her way, they will learn something and, even better, they will develop the desire to learn. But don’t tell them that. “I always wanted learning to be fun,” she says. “Eventually you get sick of bounce houses and Main Event. This is the type of party I would have wanted for myself,”

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... dine and dance with your friends and neighbors at LHLive5, Saturday, Jan. 22 from 6 p.m. until midnight at the Sokol Athletic Center, Greenville at Walnut Hill. Just as neighbors begin to recover from holiday festivities, it’s time for this annual Exchange Club of Lake Highlands fundraiser that brings in dollars for student scholarships, teacher recognition, child abuse prevention, elementary school awards, child abuse prevention and other community projects. This year’s event will feature live music on three stages from The Pit Pops, Wes Niles and the Texas Skeeters, and The Lupners. Expect a variety of music, “including Motown, disco, country, swing, rock, funk and romantic slow,” says event chairman Bob Heger. Picasso’s will cater a pasta bar, and Pokey O’s will do cookie-ice cream desserts. Says Heger, “Great food, great friends and great music; this is the place to be in Lake Highlands.” Call him at 214.641.3463 for advanced tickets, or learn more at lhexchangeclub.org.

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Joan & O.L. Davis, Jr.

Anna & John Dean

Carol & Scott Doggett

Dunham Designs, Inc.

Amy & Randy Durant

Ebby Halliday Realtors

Nancy & Al Engelland

Bob English

Barbara B. Floyd Interiors

JR Custom Design & Construction

Dallas Ballet Center

Lisa & Charlie Frazier

Margaret & Chuck Gall

H&H Land Services, Inc.

Ken & Beth Hanks

Terri & Rick Hawkins

Terri Heard

Michelle & Fred Herzer

Highland Nails & Spa

Middleton, Burns & Davis, PC

Micke & Larry Hughston

Christy & Phil Jones

Kinney Electric, Inc.

Janice & Ed Barger Landscape Lighting

Lake Highlands Automotive

Charlene & Bob Law

LHHS Choral Department

Sarah Losinger

Valerie & Alex Louis

Mai Plumbing Company, Inc.

Beverly & Rick Marr

Nobility Homes, Inc.

Julie & Pierce Noble

Rebecca & Stacy Obenhaus

Patrick Pisano

The Nancy White Team — RE/MAX About Dallas

Beverly & Dean Renkes

Rose Lady Designs

Julie & Gary Smith

Beth & Gregg Smith

Sport City Toyota

Karen Stutsman

Suzanne’s Source Suzanne Harned

Mary Jane & Jimmy Strawn

Claudia & Gary Taylor

Tom Thumb

Tony’s Pizza & Pasta

Tradition Senior Living, LP

The Varsity Grill

The Honorable Allen Vaught

Stacy & Frank Voigt

Carolyn & Russ Wallace

Jennifer Wilcox — State Farm Insurance

BRONZE SPONSORS

Abrams Royal Animal Clinic

Debbie & Jon Alspaw

Arrow Reprographics

The Artistik Edge

Kathy & Steve Bankhead

Connie & Jim Baird

Barbara & Alan Baker

Bark n Purr

Julie & Tom Bateman

Mindy & Mike Bateman

Mary & Harold Beattie

Bonnie & Gib Blackman

Blue Bell Creameries

Bob McDonald Company, Inc.

Becky & Reggie Boles

Carolyn Boll

Staci & Wes Bowen

Myra & John Boynton

Carolyn Bukahir

Charles W Bradley, DDS, PA

Rob Braun — State Farm

Mary & Bob Breunig

Linda & Ben Brooks

Susan & Bill Brooks

Joe & Dee Broome

Allison & Chad Brown

Anne & Buster Brown

Pam & David Brown

Lori & Robert Burns

Patsy & Roger Camp

Sandy & Tim Carr

Dr. & Mrs. Roger Clapp

Karen & Floyd Clardy

Debbie Claybrook

Penne & Gary Collett

Sheila & Steve Conner

Anne & Dale Conwell

Louisa & Bob Cook

Paula Corrigan

Jackie & Jay Counts

Kristine & Paul Courtney

Tina & Tracy Cox

Laura & Kelly Crain

Keith Crawford Family

Kevin Crawford Family

Lisa and Chuck Curtiss

Danceology Studios

Kathy Daniel

Janet & Wyatt Davis

Susan & Jim Dirting

Diane &

Nancy V. Simpson

Lisa & Bill Sims

Sandra Shepherd

Linda & Jack Smith

Pat & Rex Smothermon

Susan & David Solomon

Sprout’s Farmer’s Market

Steven Stutsman, DDS

Sydney & Dan Susie

Cindy & Tim Terrell

Christy & James Tobey

Carol & Toby Toler

Tony Romo

Jane & Bill Travis

Lisa & Stephen Turner

Twin Bows

Kari & Bryan Urban

Diane & Sam Wakefield

Stephani & Robert Walne

Julie & Paul Watler

Lora & Labry

Veterinary Clinic

Debbie & Stratton Horres

Fredda & Delbert Horton

Cindy & Joel Housholder

Linda Hurley

Janie Christy School of Dance

Craig Jarrell Iberiabank Mortage

Julie & Kregg Jodie

Lisa & Scott Johnson

Carol & David Kent

Jackie & Lin Kimmer

Marlene & Mark Kinney

Tammy & Rick Knapp

Suzanne & Mark Knudson

Debby & George Kondrach

Kroger

Paula & Tom Kurth

Lake Highlands Town Center

Melissa & Buddy Lewis

Sherri & Gale Lewis

Lynetta & Dave Littleton

Kim & Dave Lonergan

Bill & Liz Luthans

Libby & Steve Luther Kim & George Mason

Deah & Byron McCoy Sherry & Jim McCray Kris Imherr & Steve McGonigle Billye & Dick McSpedden Jill & David Mellinger

Diana & David Milan Ali & Kevin Miller

Tanya & Scott Miller

Chris & Scooter Moomaw Amy & Ric Moseley Lisa & Lane Ogden

Sheryl & Bill Overstreet Jennifer B. Pickens Paper Zoo — Jana Boswell Payne Remodeling Linda & Terry Payne Lynn & Harold Pitts Nancy Plotts — Nathan

Brenda Prine Nancy & Doug Rabe Debbie & Wayne Rampey

Reeves Rid-All Pest Control, Inc. Judy Roberts Virginia Cook Real Estate

Debi & Keith Ross

Penny & Stan Scates

Sewell Lexus

In Memory of Warren Dyes

El Fenix

Sharon & Brad Enderby

Larry & Gayla Engel

Machell & Russ Firth

Marilyn & Doug Forney

Gary & Paige Foster

Ashley Gomez — Virginia Cook Realtor

Claudia & Bill Goode

Greg Greenberg, DDS

John Hamman State Farm Insurance

Mary C. Hammond

Ryan & Sarah Hefton

Bob & Theresa Hejl

Tom & Sally Helfand

Lynn & David Henry

Josh & Mary Beth Hickman

Lenore & Barry Hiney

Bob & Pat Hinton

Jack & Melissa Hood

Bill & Kim Huey

Hyman’s Seafood

Crysta & Jeff Jones

Susan Kennedy

Chris & Ann Kidd

Ingrid & Rick Kopf

Don & Patsy Lee

Lone Star Yard Art

Kelly & Mike Mason

Betsy & Mark McCann

Doug Means

Gwynne & Mitch Mitchell

Diane & Richard Moon

Cheryl & Bennett Morgan

My Office

Laura & Trey Norris

Fran & Bill Patterson

Nancy & Larry Pigeon

Ellen Boutin Preng

David & Janet Reed

Linda & Phil Richardson

Kim & Scott Roach

Dena Robinson, DDS

Martha & Pat Ryan

Betty & Gary Scoggins

Lisa & Stuart Sides

David & Susan Smith

Smoothie Factory

Jan & Jerry Staats

Harold & Pam Stanley

Starbuck’s Abrams Royal

Studio Movie Grill

Sue & Dean Stuller

Ted’s Automotive

Ross & Nancy Todd

Donny & Susan Tomlinson

Lynda & Jim Tonick

Top Golf

Carol Werther

Bob & Tricia White

Donna & Glen Williams

Doug & Tammy Williams

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOR?

From the stands at Wildcat Ram Stadium, seventh-grader Brandon Landis, running toward the end zone, looks like any other member of the Lake Highlands Junior High football team. As the announcer hollers, “Touchdown!”, his teammates slap him on the back and huddle around him, and as he eventually separates from the mob and makes his way to the stands, it becomes

evident that he’s not entirely physically the same as his peers. His right arm doesn’t move like the left. That’s because a condition called Dystonia, a symptom of a neurological movement disorder called NBIA with which doctors diagnosed Landis a few years ago, has caused him to lose some control of this hand. The diagnosis means gradual loss of muscle control, involuntary twisting and sometimes pain. It has no cure. For Landis, an aspiring young athlete, it was heartbreaking news. He explains how the first symptoms hit in 2009 during a football camp. “It started with a sore throat, and within 24 hours, I went from running and throwing the football with my buddies to not being able to walk or talk.” The hardest thing about not playing sports would be losing his connection with his friends, mom Melissa Landis says. But thanks to support from coaches and educators at Lake Highlands Junior High, he didn’t have to sacrifice those bonds. “The football coaches adopted him, not just as a waterboy, but they really involved him,” she says. The aforementioned touchdown run took some planning, she notes. “The coach had to get special permission since Brandon wasn’t on the roster and several boys on the team had to know their role in order to make it work. Some of these kids have known Brandon, been playing sports with him since they were 4 years old, but some of them, and the coaches, hardly know him, yet they are willing to do this for him.” This season he’s a manager for the baseball team. Academics are challenging (“He’s a math wiz,” his mom says, but other subjects give him trouble), but the school administrators go out of their way to help. Brandon’s gregarious personality makes people want to help him. “There are good days and bad days,” she says, “but once you get to know Brandon, it’s really hard not to like him.”

—CHRISTINA HUGHES BABB

WATCH BRANDON LANDIS’ TOUCHDOWN VIDEO at lakehighlands.advocatemag.com

Book and Lyrics by ROBERT KAUZLARIC Music by PAUL GILVARY and WILLIAM RUSH

Adapted from the book by JON SCIESZKA and LANE SMITH

out&about in january

01.08.11

TRASHING OUR TREASURE

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

01.01, 01.13 & 01.27 POETRY EVENTS FREE Half Price Books at 5803 E. Northwest Highway hosts poetry events monthly, including an open mic night Jan. 1 and poetry workshops Jan. 13 and 27. All events are at 7 p.m. For details, call 214.379.8000 or visit dallaspoets.org.

01.06-01.08 THE ZOOKEEPER’S JOURNAL

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

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01.15 READ TO ROCKY FREE

The Audelia Road Library, 10045 Audelia, hosts an event where children in kindergarten through fifth grade can read to Heart of Texas therapy dogs. Children may bring their own books. For more information, call 214.670.1350 or send an email to audeliaroad@dallaslibrary.org.

01.21-01.22

BAREFOOT BRIGADE

DANCE FESTIVAL $10-

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

01.21-02.27

THE TRUE STORY OF THE THREE LITTLE PIGS

$14-$25 In this adaptation of “Three Little Pigs”, the wolf gets to tell his side of the story. Based on the popular book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, the musical runs at 7:30 p.m. Fridays, 1:30 p.m. Saturdays and 4:30 p.m. Sundays at the Dallas Children’s Theater at Rosewood Center, 5938 Skillman. For details and tickets, call the box office at 214.740.0051 or visit dct.org.

01.28 ANDREA MOON AND WESLEY HARVEY FREE

Richland College hosts the closing reception and artist talk for its “Intricate Spaces” exhibit, 5-7 p.m. in the Brazos Gallery. The show features sculpture and ceramics pieces. For details, call 972.238.6339 or visit richlandcollege.edu.

01.29 HEXTER PTA SILENT AUCTION $15

The Hexter Elementary PTA will host a silent auction and dinner at Knights of Columbus, 10110 Shoreview. Proceeds from the fundraiser will help fund technology upgrades for all classrooms. For more details or to donate an item to the auction, contact Holly Rosenbower at 214.734.3675.

A guide to dining & drinking in our neighborhood

Delicious.

HEALTHY HOME COOKING

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

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

—EMILY TOMAN

HONEY GIRL KITCHEN

214.532.3510

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Three more spots for guilt-free eating:

1 GREEN SPOT MARKET AND FUELS

The popular biodiesel gas station and eco-friendly convenience store offers healthy, grab-and-go grub, including tacos, sandwiches and salads — all made with organic, natural ingredients.

NORTHCLIFF & BUCKNER 214.319.SPOT GREENSPOTMARKET.COM

2 EAT THE WORLD

Sometimes, portion control is key. This neighborhood catering business offers a variety of individually made entrées, sandwiches and salads for a quick lunch that you won’t regret later.

ABRAMS & ROYAL 214.340.3663

EATTHEWORLD.COM

3 WHOLESOME FOODS BAKERY

Neighborhood residents Anne Hoyt and Taylor Nicholson whip up gluten-free, organic baked goods for a healthier way to enjoy desserts.

NORTHCLIFF & BUCKNER 214.414.2414

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MOLLY DICKSON

Pictured: Enchilada frittata

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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DINING SPOTLIGHT

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SZECHWAN PAVILION

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

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.

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ROMEO & JULIET

BOGLE VINEYARDS PETITESIRAH ($10) CALIFORNIA>

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

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

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

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

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

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

, about $12 for a 1-liter box.

the white blend from Gascony.

—JEFF SIEGEL

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

by giuseppe verdi

Sung in Italian with English supertitles

Sung in Russian with English supertitles

Sung in French with English supertitles

WITH YOUR WINE Chili gumbo

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

Serves 4, takes about 30 minutes

1 medium onion, chopped

1/2 bell pepper, chopped

2 garlic cloves, chopped

2 jalapeños, chopped

1 lb ground beef, chili grind

1 16 oz can pinto beans

3 Tbsp tomato paste

1-2 cups water

1/4 cup red wine

2 tsp best quality chili powder

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp coriander

1/2 tsp cumin

1/2 tsp dried oregano

salt and pepper to taste

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

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

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

4. Serve over rice.

ask the WINE GUY?

WHAT IS THE AVERAGE PRICE OF A BOTTLE OF WINE?

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

—JEFF SIEGEL

ASK THE WINE GUY taste@advocatemag.com

HEALTH CARE RESOURCE GUIDE

2011

Happy Kids Have Healthy Smiles

At All About Kids Dentistry, Dr. Diane Colter believes that happy kids have healthy smiles. Dr. Colter specializes in comprehensive dental care for infants, children, teens, and children with special needs. “We recognize every child is unique and we strive to make sure his or her dental visit feels like it’s tailored just for them,” she says. Dr. Colter wants children and their parents to feel comfortable about their visit to the dentist and designed a warm, caring, and inviting office to meet this goal. Dr. Colter and her professional staff look forward to providing exceptional care to each and every child who entrust them with their oral health.

All About Kids Dentistry

5211 Forest Ln., Suite 127 Dallas, Texas 75244 972.233.4439

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Total Hearing Care

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

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Make 2011 a healthy year for the whole family

Dr. Paul S. Worrell strongly believes that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” He also believes in being a good example to his patients. His passion is on disease prevention, when possible, with an emphasis on inexpensive, practical ways to improve one’s health with the assurance that he practices what he preaches.

Family Medicine has been in Lake Highlands as a full service health facility, with an inhouse lab and x-ray. At Family Medicine, you are an important part of our health care team. We encourage you to ask questions and take an interest in getting well and staying well.

Dr. Paul S. Worrell

214.349.4909

8668 Skillman, Dallas, TX 75243

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C omplete F amily P ractice

* Physicals

* Paps/Prostate Exams

* Routine Adolescent & Adult Vaccinations

* High Blood Pressure Management

* Diabetes Management

* Sick Visits

* Mole Removals

*Ages 2 and up

Office hours: M-F 8am-5pm Closed 12-1 for lunch Closed weekends

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

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

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

Walnut Hill Obstetrics & Gynecology Associates

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

John D. Bertrand, M.D. Jane E. Nokleberg, M.D. David M. Bookout, M.D. James K. Richards, M.D. Julie M. Hagood, M.D. Jeffrey M. Thurston, M.D. Hampton B. Richards, M.D.

lake highlands

A collection of neighborhood gems th At A re better th An the ‘best’

story by Christina Hughes Babb · photos by Benjamin Hager and Can Türkyilmaz

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

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

t his story is only the beginning of our list .

We’ll be highlighting the things we love regularly on Back Talk blog at lakehighlands.advocatemag.com .

We want to hear about the things you love, too. Send an email to thingswelove@advocatemag.com , and you might find your description of a neighborhood gem on our website or in the magazine. >>

1 Backyard chickens

Dogs are great — man’s best friend and all — but can they make your breakfast? Several White rock area residents keep chickens — which produce an average of one egg each per day — as pets. “But wait,” you might say. “Chickens aren’t pets; they’re dinner.” Bill and Barbara Katz, frontiers of the urban chicken movement in our neighborhood, aren’t typical farmers. “a hen will produce eggs for two or three years. Once they stop, usually a farmer would end it, but I just don’t have the heart to,” Bill Katz says. To the Katz family, chicken farming is about more than just eggs. The “chicken culture” is more than a hobby or fad, Katz says, but a way of life that sets the “chicken people” apart from the crowd. “Most people bring wine to parties; we bring a dozen eggs — you get used to it.”

2 Gluten-free fudge brownies at Wholesome Foods Bakery

Lake Highlands Village Shopping Center, 718 N. Buckner

214.414.2414

wholesomefoodsbakery.com

The top semi-crusty and slightly candied layer is a delicious door to decadence that resides within. The inner cake is moist and melt-in-your-mouthy. It doesn’t matter to us junk food junkies that this treat is gluten free, but according to bakery owners Taylor nicholson and anne Hoyt, it matters to about 1 out of 130 people who are gluten intolerant. It is also widely suggested that children with aDHD and autism stay away from gluten. So, WFB, we love you and your brownies and the whole idea of goodies that everybody can enjoy.

3 Fields Cemetery

Is it creepy of us to say we love a cemetery? Perhaps, but we love it just the same, for its rich history and steadfastness amid burgeoning development (don’t misunderstand — we still like the Lake Highlands Town Center). The cemetery is named for the Edward Fields family, slaves who arrived in the Dallas area in the mid-1800s. anderson Fields, one of the first black men to own land in Dallas, reportedly established the cemetery just after the Civil War. It is still maintained, but the gate remains locked.

4 Weekend warriors at Norbuck Park

We don’t mean the joggers or cyclists — we’ll get to them later. no these are forreal (pretend) warriors. Let us explain: Each Sunday, members of amtgard, a medieval role-playing club, stage battles at the Kingdom of Emerald Hills’ (a.k.a. Dallas)artus Pass (a.k.a. norbuck Park). “We meet every Sunday at 2 p.m. We dressupkindoffunny,andweplay cowboys and Indians, in a way … slay dragons,” says member Jorge rodas. “We have barbarians and build pirate ships, that sort of thing.”

5 Other old-world scenery

north of McCree along audelia, there is a gorgeous green rolling patch of land (in October it turns orange with pumpkins) on which sits the gothic-inspired St. James Episcopal Church. From a certain vantage point, the scene makes us feel like we’ve stepped back in time, if only for a split second that is, until we see the pre-teen walking across the lawn texting on her iPhone.

6 Rolling hills, peacocks and crappie fishin’ near Flag Pole Hill

ask an outsider and they will probably tell you Dallas is flat — but we, especially those of us who walk, jog or cycle these streets, know otherwise. The area just north of Flag Pole Hill, the White rock Valley neighborhood, is rich with rolling hills and valleys, trails that lead to White rockLake,horsestables,parksand peacocks — that’s right, peacocks. We think they live with the horses, but they roam the neighborhood, regularly revealing their glorious plumage, so keep your eyes peeled. nearby, at Flag Pole’s base, fishermen gather in pursuit of crappies. Fromnovember to early March, fishermen cast their lines to snag fish that run in White rock Creek during the cooler weather. Texas Parks and Wildlife rates the fishing excellent, and the white crappies, which get as big as three or four pounds, aren’t bad when pan-fried and finished with some herbs and a touch of lemon juice.

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7 Our Hollywood connection

Itwas a surrealmomentforLake Highlands locals tuning to the2010 EmmyAwardsShow.“TheBachelor” hostChrisHarrisonstops“Glee”star Mark Salling on the red carpet for a shortinterview.Theexchangewinds upbeingalmostentirelyabouttheir sharedalmamater. “We wenttothe same high school,” Harrison tells Salling. “This is crazy,” Salling says. “I’m a little bit stunned. We grew up within a half-mileradius.”Harrisoncontinues, toward the camera, “We both went to Lake Highlands High School in Dallas, Texas.” The two share some witty banter concerning their respective graduation years and, after discussing in brief “Glee’s” 19 Emmy nominations, Harrison signs of with “Good to meet you, a fellow LH Wildcat.” These aren’t the only LH Wildcats who have gone on to gain fame and fortune: Actress Morgan Fairchild was a 1968 grad. Singer Annie Clark; MichaelCarnes,writerofHollywood movie“Mr.Woodcock”;andathletes including Olympic silver medalist Darvis Patton, pro golfer Justin Leonard and theNFL’s Matthew Stover also hail from our neighborhood. Television series “The Good Guys” shot several scenes in Lake Highlands, and some of our neighbors, such as Melissa Adami, worked as extras.

8 Halloween in Highland Hills

Certain pockets of the White Rock area are trick-or-treating hotspots, but we love none so much as the Highland Hills neighborhood at McCree and Audelia. There’s only one way in and out of the eerie enclave where all but a handful of homes go all-out each Oct. 31. There’s the dreaded “chainsaw guy” who stands, earsplitting chainsaw in hand, between the double doors to his magnificent entryway, daring brave trick-or-treaters to sprint for the bucket of candy at his feet. You can run from him, but there’s still Michael Myers (neighbor Ed Waters), “Halloween’s”

infamous escaped mental patient/serial killer, walking the streets. You know when he’s coming because of his theme music and the flood of screaming children running from him.

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It’s not on the menu, but regulars know to order this meaty, savory and satisfying secret. The stuff on the menu at this greasy spoon gem is pretty darn good too.

10 Coyotes and other beasts

“I will never forget my first coyotesighting,”saysLake HighlandsresidentColleen ritchie. “I was jogging along White rockTrailjustpast sunrise. I came up over a hill where the trees clear for a patch of grass. I thought it wasascrawnylittlepuppy at first, standing there in the dewyclearing,butthenhe looked right at me, and I saw it was a coyote.” She’d heard much talk of the dreaded coyote — they’ll eat your pets, herneighborshadwarned. Butthislittlemuttlooked so innocent and, well, “cute”, she says. Don’t get us wrong. ThecoyotesroamingLake Highlands will most certainly

eatyourcatorChihuahua if given a chance. So will the red-tailed hawks, which also frequentthelakearea.and it’snotunheardoftosee a snake sunning itself on a pedestrian path in our neighborhood.Thewholeidea— while frightening — is sort of thrilling when you think about it, no? Like ritchie, we live in this area because we love the natural, wooded lakeside life complete with its birds, bugs and wild things. (FyI, according to Dallas audubon Society, White rock is home to more than210differenttypesof birds, minks, foxes, armadillos and poisonous water moccasins, just to name a few.)

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Jogger cyclist wars

We love that our trails, especially around WhiteRock Lake, are so bustling, but popularity brings its share of problems, such as feuding cyclists and pedestrians. We see it in comments on our Back Talk blog: “rude cyclists act like laws don’t apply to them” and“tiredofthestressandintimidation from the aggressive bicyclist”, complain the runners. “The oblivious runners with headphones blocking out the world” and “groups of runners think they need to travel three or four abreast”, counter irritated cyclists. In a perfect world, it would be all rainbows and happiness, but at least we have a place to enjoy, and one of these days we’ll figure how to share it.

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We adoreourbirds—mourningdoves and red-bellied woodpeckers abound in our neighborhood woods, but beware the doublecrested cormorants. They roost in their favorite trees along White Rock Lake trail, past Mockingbird bridge near the West Lawther curve. We’ve nicknamed this portion of the lake loop “the putrid pathway”, because it stinks in a way that makes the nearby White Rock Dog Park smell like roses. If there’s something to love about the situation (and we realize this is not nice), it’s the reaction of unassuming trail travelers: First there’s the look of disgust, then there’s obvious fear as they wonder if the culprits might be directly overhead, and then there is the detour. You’ll notice the well-worn path from trail to road that marks many an escape from this portion of the course.

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Richardson bought the car for $2,200 anddroveitaroundfor a fewyears before parking it in the driveway of his Lake Highlands home, where it sat for a decade or so. “I always had wanted to restore it, but you have children and jobs, and the time can get away from you,” he says.

A couple years ago, Richardson says he decided he was never going to be able to restore the car himself, so he commissioned help from Plano resident PeterLeddy,whohadmade a living restoring classic Fords. The first thing he did, Richardson says, was take the car completely apart, down to the last nut and bolt. That made Richardson a little nervous.

“It was scary to see just the shell of the car sitting there, as if it belonged in a junkyard.”

Richardson,anengineerbytrade, rebuilt the engine (“That was my part,” hesays),whileLeddyworkedonthe transmission. Then, bit by bit, they put

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the automobile back together.

“A lot of time was spent hunting for things you wouldn’t even think of, like the rubber to go around a tail light,” he says, noting that the paint job and chrome plating were especially expensiveand tricky. “The way they did chrome back then was very difficult and very dangerous,” Richardson explains, “but we did it right.”

He doesn’t say what the project cost, other than that “you could buy a nice new car with it.”

Richardson’s son, Blake, an LHHS alumnus who admittedly wasn’t particularlyinterestedinthecarwhile it sat in his driveway all those years, says the work his father and Leddy have done is impressive.

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“They have worked painstakingly over the past year and a half to get every detailrightandmakesurethecar is an accurate representation of what abrand-new1956Fordwouldhave looked like,” he says.

Now that the work is about complete, the owner of this mint-condition Ford FairlaneVictoriaplanstoenjoyhis classic ride.

“Some people say it’s too nice to drive. You should use it as a show car, but I want to drive.”

He does, often on the weekend with his wife, Linda. If you pull up behind them, you’ll know them by, if nothing else, the sticker in the back window: “Made in Texas by Texans”.

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

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

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

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

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

He worked for 30-some years at a photographycompanyheownedwithhis

brother(mostlyinthedarkroom,Gary says, because he was awkward around people). In 2002, they sold the business and retired, after which Gary commenced to sit on the couch, watch TV and sink further each day into an utter funk.

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

Onewarmday,Gary’swife,Linda, attemptedtorousehimfromdepression with a trip to the Dallas arboretum, which was close to the couple’s White rock area home. Gary was no stranger tothe arboretum;he’dphotographed countless weddings amid the gorgeous gardens, but something about this particular trip touched him and changed the course of his life.

as he sat on a bench and watched the arboretum’stramtourpass, hiswife nudged him.

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

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

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

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

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

reflectingonthatdayinMay2003, Emrich, who now works in marketing, says she found a gem in Gary.

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

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

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

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

Today, he lives in Tyler, where his wife accepted a teaching job in 2005. He gets around by wheelchair these days, but that hasn’t slowed him. Emrich says that “need causes a person to become creative,” and that was evident in Gary’s case. He designed and built a wheelchair-friendly garden in Tyler.

“The decomposed granite pathways are

perfect for gardening on wheels,” he says.

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

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

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

can do something similar.”

Emrich says Gary’s case is evidence that volunteerism enriches lives, and maybe even saves and extends them.

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

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

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C ELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF THE KJV

Happy Birthday to you, King James Bible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Any Bible we have today is a translation

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Pastor Jeff Donnell / Worship 10:50 am

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

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

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

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

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

No translation is perfect, and ye t people of biblical faith believe that the words of the Bible translations we have may render effectively God’s Word to the world by the power of God’s Spirit. Some translations more than others, though, eloquently carry the sound of the divine to the ear of the human.

The King James Bible still tops that list.

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

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

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

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THe LOWDOWN ON WHAT ’S UP WITH Ne IGHBORHOOD BUSIN e SS eS

Fans of Vera Bradley rejoice: The Store in Lake Highlands 1 , in Northlake Shopping Center at Northwest Highway and Ferndale, is hosting a day-long Vera Bradley party on Thursday, Jan. 13 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. The event includes giveaways and prize drawings to showcase the spring collection’s four new colors: boysenberry, blue lagoon, folkloric and lemon parfait. The Store owner Cheryl Calvin says the Vera Bradley company will not allow vendors to discuss the collection until 10 days before it launches so that customers will be surprised. Calvin says Vera Bradley was created by two women who realized in an airport that few cute travel bags exist, so decided to make their own, and created the almost 30-year-old company. 214.553.8850, thestoreinlh.com.

Papa Murphy’s is now open in the recently built shopping center on Plano near Northwest Highway. The “take ‘n’ bake” pizza concept creates handmade pies to order with dozens of topping options (all fresh; the restaurant doesn’t own a freezer). Heads up: Don’t expect to eat a pizza or have it baked onsite; when they sake “take ‘n’ bake”, they mean it. 214.341.7272, papamurphys.com.

Eat The World at Abrams and Royal recently launched an updated website. To celebrate, it is offering $5 sandwiches all day for the entire month of January. 214.340.3663, eattheworld.com.

Nearby in the same shopping center, Artistik Edge Hair Studio will raffle off an iPad on Jan. 15. Proceeds from the tickets, $2 a piece, will benefit the education of young drivers. 214.349.3888, artistikedge.com.

White Rock Coffee 2 on Northwest Highway near Ferndale is launching an artist

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of the month series beginning Jan. 2 with Davis Blake, a Dallas resident and stay-athome dad, who began recording his first album in December. The series will showcase a new artist Friday and Saturday nights, and wrap up with Blake on Sundays. Music booker Ronnie Fauss, a musician who recently put out his own record, “Mulligan”, schedules local talent for the coffee shop. “I play pretty regularly in Dallas, so people know me,” Fauss says. Anyone interested in playing at the shop should email Fauss at music@ wrcoffee.com. 214.341.4774, wrcoffee.com.

For lovers of all things cute and monogrammed, T. Hee Greetings and Gifts in Lake Highlands Plaza, Audelia and Walnut Hill, has a new website, partychickandpaper. com. Co-owner David Farris says customers couldn’t find the store website because they had a difficult time spelling “T-Hee” correctly, so the store changed to an easier URL. The company still runs its other website (t-heegifts.com), but the new site offers incentives for visitors, called “cluck bucks”, or onlineonly store credit for shopping on the website, referring a friend, or blogging about the company. The store is also holding an “off to market” sale January 1-7, where everything in the shop is 20-75 percent off. 214.747.5800.

Aldi 3 is planning to open another location in our neighborhood at 9779 Forest. Don’t be fooled by the website’s list of open locations; the grocery store won’t open until September 2011. The date might not be right around the corner, but shoppers looking for instant grocery savings can check out Aldi’s current location on Abrams and Northwest Highway. aldifoods.com.

Just outside our neighborhood on

Garland Road, a few new businesses are turning the heads of neighbors who live within a short driving distance:

Savvy Consignments (9034 Garland) is a new store near Cheesecake Royale. “I have a little something for everybody,” owner Rhonda Arnold says. The store sells predominately furniture, household items, jewelry and a few local handmade goods (such as hairclips from a woman who finds peacock fathers around White Rock Lake). 214.660.8700.

A few doors down, Justin Bowden Fitness (9010 Garland) recently celebrated one year of business as a personal training facility.

Jody DeFalco, an Old Lake Highlands resident, emailed to tell us she recently stumbled across it while looking for a gym, and heartily endorses it. “I feel like I get more of a workout in one hour than I do by going to one of the big gyms for a month,” DeFalco says of Justin Bowden Fitness. “The trainers are knowledgeable, personable and very motivating, and the staff knows everyone by their name.” She also appreciates that owner and namesake Justin Bowden does not “hard sell” his potential clients, and instead offers a free training session “so you know whether you will find value in it or not.” 214.321.9300, justinbowdenfitness.com.

Across the street in the Reserve at White Rock, Susan Linder has opened the Debutantes and Cowboys Boutique 4 (9219 Garland), carrying designer clothes and accessories for women and children, from infants and toddlers to tweens. 972.800.9314, debutantesandcowboysboutique.com.

—ELiz ABETH KniGHTEn

do you know of a neighborhood business renovating, expanding, moving, launching, hosting an event, celebrating an anniversary, offering a special or something else noteworthy? Send the information to livelocal@advocatemag.com or call 214.292.0487.

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

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

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

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

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

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

St. John’s Episcopal School

st. Paul academy

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

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

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

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9727 White Rock trail dallas / 214.348.7410. 2 Years through 5th Grade. 45 years of successful students! Our accelerated curriculum provides opportunity for intellectual and physical development in a loving and nurturing environment. Character-building and civic responsibility are stressed. Facilities include indoor swimming pool, skating rink, updated playground, and state-ofthe-art technology lab. Kids Club on the Corner provides meaningful after-school experiences. Summer Camp offers field trips, swimming, and a balance of indoor and outdoor activities designed around fun-filled themes. Accredited by SACS. Call for a tour of the campus. www. WhiteRockNorthSchool.com.

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

sENIOR s REpRE sENT

The senior class representatives from Dallas Lutheran School celebrated Homecoming last fall. From left: Grant Klembara, Nate Koeneman, Dustin Norris, c asey Wilt, Evan Marquez, Anne Jablinski, Jillian Heil and Kathleen McGovern Koeneman and Jablinski were named king and queen.

BHEALTH RESOURCEBULLETIN BOARD

TuToring & Lessons

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

ARTISTIC GATHERINGS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GIfT Of sHARING

Brothers c arson and Ryan Brockette pack supplies as part of Operation Christmas Child. Moss Haven Elementary students assembled more than 70 care packages that were sent to needy children in the world’s poorest countries.

empLoymenT

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

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

serviCes for you

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

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

PARKIT MARKET 214-363-4907

Kegs/Margarita Machines

serviCes for you

LISTEN - SPEAK READ - WRITE

VOICE TEACHER with 38 years experience. MM, NATS, MTNA www.PatriciaIvey.com 214-324-5625 Spanish & English Language School 5740 Prospect Ave. #1000

Spanish Classes for Adults & Children

Spanish Immersion Preschool Ages 2-5

DallasSpanishHouse.com 2 14-826-4410

ChiLdCare

LOVING, CHRIST-CENTERED CARE SINCE 1982

Lake Highlands Christian Child Enrichment Center Ages 2 mo.-12 yrs. 9919 McCree. 214-348-1123.

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

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

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

organizing

A DESIGNERS TOUCH FOR ORGANIZATION

Declutter & Organize. Sue Benson 214-349-9064

ORGANIZE & REJUVENATE

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

professionaL serviCes

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

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

BOOKKEEPING NEEDS? Need Help Organizing Finances? No Job Too Small or Big.

Call C.A.S Accounting Solutions. Cindy 214-821-6903

214.683.0103

Creating

galasbyginger.com

Holiday/Birthday Parties Bridal/Baby Showers

ginger@galasbyginger.com

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

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

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

Professional serViCes

Website Design

Flash Demos

Graphic Design

RibbitMultimedia .com 214.560.4207

Mind, Body & sPirit

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

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

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

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

Pets

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

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

Dallas’ First Doggie Daycare

Featuring “Open Play” Boarding

• 8,000+ sq. ft. Play Area Inside

• 5,000+ sq. ft. Play Area Outside

• 5 Lux Suites w/ Webcams

• Grooming All Breeds

• Training & Obedience Classes

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

ServiNg our S oldier S

The Exchange Club of Lake Highlands teamed up with the Lake Highlands Military Moms and other residents over the holidays to pack 130 gift boxes for Lake Highlands military men and women serving overseas. Front row, from left to right: c indy Navarro , a nnette Kelley , paula t harp and m arilyn a nderson ; back row, from left to right: club president tommy b ailey , d eborah Strehorn , a my Shields , c indy Serine , Susan r oss , Santa c laus , past club president and event co-organizer r honda r ussell , Nancy Judy and club organizer g reg d uval.

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Buy/sell/trade

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

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

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

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

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

214-821-3900

TADDY’S PET SERVICES

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

estate/GaraGe sales

ESTATE SALES & LIQUIDATION SERVICES

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

real estate

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

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

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

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

Furnace Special

3 TON FURNACE

$1,595 INSTALLED

Call for details. Offer expires February 28, 2011.

CarpeNtry & remodeliNg

REMODEL FOR LESS 972-822-7501

www.CuttingEdgeRenovationsLLC.com

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

SQUARE NAIL WOODWORKING

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

www.SherrellAir.com

972-216-1961

TACL-B01349OE

appliaNCe repair

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

JESSE’S A/C & APPLIANCE SERVICE

TACLB13304C All Makes/Models. 214-660-8898

CarpeNtry & remodeliNg

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134 February

WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM

Cleaning SeRViCeS

eleCtRiCal SeRViCeS

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

ACCURATE ELECTRIC

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

TEXAS ELECTRICAL • 214-289-0639

Prompt, Quality Services. Days, Evenings & Weekends. 34 Yrs Exp. TECL 24668

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

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

FenCing & DeCkS 214.692.1991

EST. 1991 #1

COWBOY FENCE & IRON CO.

SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates

cowboyfenceandiron.com

Art Deck-O

Decks, Pergolas, Arbors & Fences

214-435-9574

artdeck-o.com

FiReplaCe

SeRViCeS

CHIMNEY SWEEP Dampers/Brick & Stone

Repair. DFW Metro. Don 214-704-1722

FlooRing & CaRpeting

DALLAS HARDWOODS 214-724-0936

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

STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS

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

‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10

SUPER QUALITY WOOD FLOORS

Jim Crittendon, 214-821-6593

WORLEY TILE & FLOORING

Custom

972-665-8399 dallaselectricalexperts.com

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

4 QUALITY FENCING

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

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

AUTO GATES $2500

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469-878-4450. cc’s accptd

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

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

• Swimming Pool Remodel

• Patios

• Stone work

• Stamp Concrete

972-727-2727

Deckoart.com

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

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

GARAGE DOOR & SPRING REPAIR 972-672-0848 TexasGaragePros.com 20% off with “Advocate Magazine”

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

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

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

glaSS, WinDoWS & DooRS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Handyman SERVICES

4 SEASONS HANDYMAN

We do it all! Call 469-723-1000

A+ HANDYMAN KARL

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

ALL JOBS BIG/SMALL

38 years exp. Ron Payne 214-755-9147

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

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

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

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

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

HOME REPAIR & MAINTIANCE

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

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

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

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

RENT A MAN HANDYMAN

One call does it all! 214-289-0307

WANTED: ODD JOBS & TO DO LISTS

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

HouSE PaIntIng

CERTAPRO PAINTERS

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

MANNY’S HOME PAINTING & REPAIR

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

RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT

Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513

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

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

WHITE ROCK INTERIORS Paint & Remodel References. Mark Reindel 214-321-5280

BRIAN GREAM

PAINTING & RENOVATIONS LLC

KItCHEn/BatH/ tIlE/gRout

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

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

WE REFINISH!

• Tubs, Tiles or Sinks

• Cultured Marble

• Kitchen Countertops

lawnS, gaRdEnS & tREES

CHUPIK TREE SERVICE

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

DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914

Lawn Service & Landscape Installation

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

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

HOLISTIC TREE CARE

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

HOLMAN IRRIGATION

HouSE PaIntIng

1 AFFORDABLE HOUSE PAINTING and Home Repair. Quality work.

Inside and Out. Free Ests. Local Refs. Ron 972-816-5634 or 972-475-3928

#1 GET MORE PAY LES

85% Referrals/Estimates 214-348-5070

A TEXTURE & FINISH SPECIALIST

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

ABRAHAM PAINT SERVICE A Women Owned

Business 25 Yrs. Int/Ext. Wall Reprs. Discounts

On Whole Interiors and Exteriors 214-682-1541

BENJAMIN’S PAINTING SERVICE Quality

Work At Reasonable Prices. 214-725-6768

• Interior/Exterior • Drywall • Rotten Wood • Gutters All General Contracting Needs 214.542.6214

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

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InSulatIon/ RadIant BaRRIER

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

IntERIoR dESIgn

A LADY’S TOUCH WALLPAPERING

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

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

INTERIOR DESIGN / CONSULTING

Carolyn Contreras ASID

Licensed/Exp. 214-363-0747

JUDY BUELL, ASID

• Custom interior design & renovations

• Updates with existing furnishings

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

KIM ARMSTRONG INTERIOR DESIGN www.interiorsbykim.com

Licensed/CID/ASID 214-500-0600

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

KItCHEn/BatH/ tIlE/gRout

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

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

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

214-631-8719

www.allsurfacefinishing.com

WHY REPLACE IT? PERMAGLAZE IT!

MULTI-SURFACE RESTORATION

TUBS/TILE/COUNTERTOPS 972.323.8375

WWW.PERMAGLAZENORTHDALLAS.COM

lawnS, gaRdEnS & tREES

25.00 OFF - ALL ABOUT TREES, INC

Removals, Pruning, Insured. 972-697-3956

4 SEASONS LAWN & LANDSCAPE

Maintenance, Design, Stonework

Call Aaron 214-636-0143

A BETTER TREE COMPANY • JUST TREES

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

A COMPLETE TREE SERVICE

Call Lakewood Tree Service 214-442-3165

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

ALTON MARTIN LANDSCAPING Spectacular

Curbside Appeal! Excellent refs. 214-893-2420

AYALA’S LANDSCAPING SERVICE

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

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

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

BILLY JACK SPRINKLER REPAIR & INSTALL

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

BLOUNTS TREE SERVICE Fall Tree Service

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

BUSSEYS LAWN CARE

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

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

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

PARADISELANDSCAPES.NET · 214-328-9955 Installations of Fine Gardens, Patios, Paths & more!

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

THE POND MAN Water Gardens

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

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

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

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

A Better Tree Company

JUST TREES

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

Design • Construction • Maintenance Horticultural Services

Dan Coletti’s

JUST NATURAL DESIGN

Landscape Solutions from the Ground Up Xeriscape

Coletti 214-213-2147

www.JustNaturalDesign.com

February deadline Jan. 12

MovinG

NEED BOXES? SAVE MONEY SAVE TREES!

www.TreeHuggerBoxes.com 214-384-1316

Boxes, supplies. Free tape with $30 purchase!

3603 Ross Ave

PesT ConTroL

A BETTER EARTH PEST CONTROL Keeping the environment, kids, pets in mind. Organic products avail. 972-564-2495

MOSQUITO SYSTEMS

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

McDANIEL PEST CONTROL

Prices Start at $75 +Tax for General Treatment

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

Lakewood Resident

PLuMbinG

ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521

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

Sewers • Drains • Bonded

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

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Jose Vargas and the Bath house Cultural Center are calling for visual artists to submit entries for the 17th annual El Corazon Exhibition. The show allows artists to explore themes related to the human heart. The deadline for submission is 5 p.m. Jan. 8. For more information, call 214.670.8749 or visit dallasculture.org.

the White roCk l ake Foundation and For the loVe oF the l ake will host White rock lake Centennial Champions, presented to all area high school, middle and grade school students at the beginning of the spring 2011 semester. The event is a fundraising contest for the White Rock Lake Centennial Celebration to garner awareness of the White Rock Lake’s needs. Students who raise the most money will receive medals at the Grand Finale Beach Party June 25. The contest begins Tuesday, Jan. 4, from 9 a.m.-noon.

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riChardson isd has Been named the top school district in Texas based on Academic Performance Index. Education Resource Group, a private company based in Houston, conducted the study and looked at student performance, financial management, student demographics and other factors.

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adVoC ate photographer BenJamin hager’s photos were selected to be part of the “Trashing our Treasure” photography exhibit, which opens this month at the Bath House Cultural Center’s White Rock Museum, 521 E. Lawther. Find details about the event on page 24.

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the ViCkery meadoW learning Center is looking for people to teach English to adults for two hours per week for 13 weeks, JanuaryApril, at the Lake Highlands location, 6329 Ridgecrest. All classes are co-taught, and curriculum and training are provided. No experience is required. Orientation sessions run 9-11:30 a.m. and 6:30-9 p.m. Jan. 6. To learn more, call adult program director Amy Glover at 214.265.5057 ext. 12 or visit vmlc.org.

the risd Clothes Closet needs gently worn clothes and accessories to help RISD students in need. The storefront is at 970 Security Row, and the shop also could use more volunteers 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays. For details call 469.235.1569.

the net Work oF Community ministries serves underprivileged children in RISD and needs donations, including nonperishable food, coats and diapers for ages 3-5. To help out, call 972.234.5505 or stop by the storefront at 741 S. Sherman in Richardson.

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i tems F rom the glo Ve B ox W ere s C attered throughout the C ar.

Ken norman and his wife enjoy spending each summer with their kids in Galveston. Beach sand in the toes is a nice feeling, and the kids love building sandcastles and playing in the surf. But the drive is a bit long for the young ones, and their portable DVD player and twin video screens make the trip a bit more bearable.

“When you go on a trip for more than two hours, it’s really nice to have,” norman says of the video system.

unfortunately, the system was the target of a thief who recently broke into the normans’ car sometime overnight.

“We came out to take the kids to school, and the contents of the glove box were scattered all over the car,” he says.

The burglars did more than take the video system. They snatched the normans’ GPS system and an apple iPod, and broke the driver’s side lock, door handle and power locks. The door handle alone cost $700 to repair, and replacing and repairing the rest would cost about $1,500.

The theft has been a real frustration for norman.

“It’s just that feeling of violation that someone has gone through your things,” norman says.

norman says he has lived at his Highland Meadows home for six years, and has not experienced a burglary until now. He hoped he might be a less obvious target because his home is on a corner

the Victim: k en norman the Crime: Car burglary date: monday, nov. 15

time: Between 9 p.m. and 8:25 a.m. location: 8700 block of Capri

lot, and a streetlight is right in front of the house.

norman knows other neighbors who have experienced thefts and break-ins, and says the neighborhood makes a concerted effort to warn fellow neighbors about crimes in the area.

“Our street and neighborhood association tries to make these things known by putting out fliers and letting people know,” norman says. Dallas Police Lt. Mackie D. Ham of the northeast Patrol Division says the most important thing to remember is to avoid leaving any valuables in a car.

“It only takes seconds to punch a lock on a car door. It is very important that citizens do not leave any valuable items inside of the vehicle in plain sight,” he says. “I can almost guarantee that this suspect was walking around looking into vehicles. When he saw these items, he then broke into the vehicle.”

Ham also had a bit of good news on this case.

“We have identified the individual who pawned the GPS unit. Detectives will be working on the case to determine if they will be able to file on this individual.”

—SEAN CHAFFIN

We [heart] parks

WHeN PARK LO ve RS M ee T, WHAT DO TH eY TALK ABO uT?

Want to feel good about the future of Dallas parks? Try getting together with a group of enthusiasts who are willing to rise early on a Saturday morning to attend the recent Love Your Parks Summit.

I expected a replay of earlier town hall meetings, when Mayor Tom Leppert and city councilmen attempted to explain budget difficulties to skeptical constituents. Back then, the mayor was still hoping to avoid raising taxes. Partly due to the passion expressed by park users, no Dallas recreation centers were closed this fiscal year — but the matter was resolved only after a struggle between the mayor and some councilmen over a tax hike.

The mayor lost. Given the recent strife, what might happen at a Love Your Parks Summit?

How about a breath of fresh air?

With budget wrangling over, politicians and park lovers were free to talk about their visions for green space in Dallas.

“If you haven’t noticed, we’re short on oceans and mountains here,” Leppert said in his opening speech.

Does that mean the people of Dallas care less about outdoor recreation than the people of Los Angeles or Chicago? No, according to the mayor: “It means our green space is even more important.”

(At this point I pinched myself, and wondered if he had been reading my diary, or possibly my mind.)

After remarks by park board visionaries, attendees broke into groups to discuss local issues. Joan Walne, our neighborhood’s representative on the Dallas Park Board, reported that the Lake Highlands North Recreation Center is scheduled to reopen after renovations in spring 2011 (possibly April). Also on the drawing board are plans to renovate the Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center in Hamilton Park near Forest and Central. Recent city budget cuts shortened the rec center’s hours, and Carolyn Matthews of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, a national advocacy group that

Dick White, president of the Lake Highlands Soccer Association, brought up his concern about erosion control at Moss Park. Although District 10 residents avidly use the soccer fields (visible from Greenville Avenue), the park is located in District 9. In the recent past, $800,000 had been allocated to fix the problem, but at the last minute the money was pulled for another use (allegedly, potholes). Since then 20 feet of buffer to the creek drop-off has been lost, which has forced an adjustment in the location of the fields. Walne responded that she would address the problem with Ken Pyland, project manager at the Park Department.

Marc Mumby of bikedfw.org pointed out that every time it rains, the White Rock bike trail floods, creating conditions that are slick, dangerous and muddy. The city has been doing a better job cleaning up mud after rain, but what’s really needed are renovations such as widening the trail and providing better drainage. Trail enthusiasts discussed the possibility of starting a “Friends” group to support the White Rock trail.

provides assistance to local communities, noted the problems this creates for various groups of elderly and youth, who have conflicting needs and schedules.

Our neighborhood’s city councilman, Jerry Allen, mentioned that despite the city’s high population density north of LBJ, there is no recreation facility there. In fact, he said, there is “hardly a blade of grass.” The city has money for land acquisition, but no land.

“The best shot,” Allen said, “would be to buy a multi-family building” when the opportunity becomes available.

So what comes first, the green space or the funding? Leppert envisions a scenario where corporate sponsorships and/ or “Friends” groups would provide more security for green space in Dallas. But would voluntary sponsorships really be more reliable than the tax base?

Still, the summit provided a chance for park advocates to learn that our politicians don’t really have hearts of stone. City leaders demonstrated that they understand green space is necessary not only because it feels good, but also because it raises property values and helps attract new businesses when they are looking to relocate.

The city has been doing a better job cleaning up mud after rain, but what’s really needed are renovations such as widening the trail and providing better drainage.