JOB THAT WON’T

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The Texas Theatre is the only place in our neighborhood to catch a flick. And the lineup stays full with new and repertory films. These are the most-popular films shown at the Texas Theatre in 2016, based on ticket sales.

NEW MOVIES

1 I “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story”

2 I “The Beatles: Eight Days a Week”

3 I “Star Wars: The Force Awakens

4 I “One More Time with Feeling”

5 I “The Hateful Eight”

REPERTORY MOVIES:

1 I “Labyrinth”

2 I “Dazed and Confused”

3 I “Purple Rain”

4 I “The Man Who Fell to Earth”

5 I “Blade Runner”

WHAT WE’RE READING

THE WILD DETECTIVES is a boutique bookshop and coffeehouse in the Bishop Arts District. In no particular order, here are the top nine book titles sold there in 2016:

1 Cities I’ve Never Lived In by Sara Majka

2 So Sad Today by Melissa Broder

3 A Little Life by Hanya Yahagihara

4 Black Out by Sarah Hepola

Hepola’s memoir of drunkenness came out in mid-2015, but her reading at Wild Detectives in June 2016 put it back on the charts. Hepola is a journalist and essayist with ties to Dallas, and “Black Out” received favorable reviews from publications including the New York Times and The Atlantic.

5 The Midnight Assassin by Skip Hollandsworth

Unbelievably, this is the Texas Monthly writer’s first book. Hollandsworth, who lives in Dallas, released “The Midnight Assassin” in April 2016. It’s about a series of unsolved murders that took place in Austin in 1884 and 1885. The New York Times compared it to Eric Larson’s “Devil in the White City” and calls it “true crime of high quality.”

6 Heroes of the Frontier by Dave Eggers

7 The Girls by Emma Cline

8 The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

9 A Zero Sum Game by Eduardo Rabasa

Dallas-based Deep Vellum published the English translation (by Christina MacSweeney) of this Mexican novel that “examines humanity’s dark side in a fatalistic satire of consumer society and the cult of the individual.”

By BRENT MCDOUGAL

Worship Baptist

CLIFF TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH / 125 Sunset Ave. / 214.942.8601

Serving Oak Cliff since 1898 / CliffTemple.org / English and Spanish

9 am Contemporary Worship / 10 am Sunday School / 11 am Traditional

Disciples Of Christ

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

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

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

Methodist

GRACE UMC / Diverse, Inclusive, Missional

Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 am / Worship, 10:50 am

4105 Junius St. / 214.824.2533 / graceumcdallas.org

TYLER STREET CHURCH / Traditional Worship - 9:30 am / tsumc.org

Tyler Street En Vivo - 9:30 am / tylerstreetenvivo.org / 214.946.8106

Tyler Street Live - 11:30 am / tylerstreetlive.org / 927 W. 10th Street

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

KESSLER COMMUNITY CHURCH / 2100 Leander Dr. at Hampton Rd.

“Your Hometown Church Near the Heart of the City.”

10:30 am Contemporary Service / kesslercommunitychurch.com

Unitarian Universalist

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF OAK CLIFF / oakcliffuu.org

Sun. Worship 10am / Wed. Meditation 7pm / 3839 W. Kiest Blvd.

Inclusive – Justice Seeking – Spirited – Eclectic – Liberal – Fun!

United Church Of Christ

PROMISE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST / www.promiseucc.org

Worship: 10:30 am Sundays / 214-623-8400 / 2527 W. Colorado Blvd.

An Open and Affirming Church where everyone is welcome!

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We found her covered in mud and roaming bitter-cold streets as the sun went down on one of the last days of the year. She’s a terrier-Chihuahua mix, and we instantly loved her. A few years beforehand, after a long illness, our beagle Rosie had to be put to sleep, and, candidly, we couldn’t bring ourselves to adopt another dog. But here she was, shivering in the freezing cold. We took her in for the night and cleaned her up. She was sweet, and we knew that her people must not be far away.

The SPCA confirmed that she had a chip, so the owners were contacted. When they finally called a few days later, they told us the dog’s name was Churry. Turns out, Churry had lived many places, while never finding home. The original owner had given her away to a relative. Churry was soon given to another relative, who promptly passed her on to a friend, then to another friend. And now that friend didn’t want the dog, leaving her to roam the streets.

Then they asked, “Would you want to take her?”

It was an easy decision.

We all need a home. Adoptive families sometimes call them forever homes, the place of stability and safety. Home conjures up images of rest and familiarity. For some, memories of home are not pleasant. Still, we long for home. We yearn to return to, or create, a place where we are accepted for who we are to where we can return, or perhaps never leave.

“Where we love is home — home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts,” Oliver Wendell Holmes has said.

The Hebrew people longed for centuries for the Promised Land, a place of rest, milk and honey. But for Christians, Jesus redefined home. “Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28)

“Abide in me, and I will abide in you,” Jesus taught, meaning “make your home in me, and I’ll make my home in you.”

To be at home with Jesus is to be accepted, loved and never alone.

In what has been called the greatest short story ever told, Jesus talked about a son who approaches his father to say that he wants to leave home and receive his inheritance. The father’s heart is broken, but he agrees. The son travels far away and squanders his money, eventually becoming destitute, eating scraps and wondering what his life had become.

In a moment of deep hunger and longing, he “came to his senses” and decided to return to his father’s house. He rehearsed a great apology, but as he walked the road toward home, his father was watching for him, filled with compassion. The father ran to his son, kissed him, forgave him, and threw a grand party. (See Luke 15 to read the whole story.)

Such is the love of our Heavenly Father and the place of belonging and rest he longs to share.

He always leaves the light on.

Bishop Dunne Catholic School

Contact: Charleen Doan at 214.339.6561 ext. 4020 or admission@bdcs.org

A co-educational, college preparatory school serving students in grades 6-12. We provide a strong faith and valuebased education with high academic standards, encouraging all students to achieve their full potential. Our curriculum emphasizes individualized attention, and is constantly at the forefront of technology integration through the use of laptops, ebooks, and our Online Education Program. Additionally, we provide a full range of extracurricular activities ranging from athletics, to the arts, to clubs and service organizations.

Lakehill Preparatory School

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

ST. ELIZABETH OF HUNGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL

4019 S. Hampton Rd. Dallas 75224/ 214.331.5139 / www.saintspride.com

At St. Elizabeth of Hungary, our fundamental task is the education of the whole child -- combining learning with faith, Catholic doctrines and moral teachings. We introduce all PK3-8th Grade students to the integrated ways of STEM. This approach to education is designed to revolutionize the teaching of subject areas such as mathematics and science by incorporating technology and engineering into regular curriculum. Over the past 10 years, 95% of St. Elizabeth 8th graders were accepted to their first choice high school. Join us for an informational school tour and see for yourself how easy it is to become a Saint! Call 214.331.5139 for information.

True Crime

Police are searching for the man who killed Tamika White after an encounter at Oak Cliff’s City Inn & Suites.

Surveillance video footage shows White meeting a man at the motel around 3 a.m. They walked from the courtyard to the parking lot before getting into a grey, early model Toyota Matrix with a sunroof.

A few minutes later, White exited the car and drove away with another person. The suspect followed them to the 1300 block of South Marsalis, according to the Dallas Police Department. He shot into the car, killing White.

Crime Stoppers, 214.373.8477, will pay up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case.

Crime Numbers

300 block of Colorado, where a driver in a tan pickup hit a pedestrian

12:50 a.m. on Dec. 31, the woman was crossing the street, and the driver fled

61-year-old

Dennye Mills was killed; no one has been arrested

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New Old School

Chef Jeffrey Kollinger , center, threw a VIP party in January for Tillman’s Roadhouse, the Bishop Arts restaurant he took over last year with his brother/business partner, Ross Kollinger, and executive chef Michael Morabito. The Kollingers, who also own Spice of Life Catering, re-imagined the 25-year-old Tillman’s with a new bar and a menu of chic Texas comfort food.

CLASSES/TUTORING/ LESSONS

COLOR ME EMPOWERED Art Classes & Workshops for Pre K-12. colormeempowered.org. 214-729-2499

CREATIVE ARTS CENTER More than 500 adult art classes/ workshops from metal to mosaic! www.creativeartscenter.org

Employment

AIRLINE MECHANIC TRAINING Get FAA certified. Approved for military benefits. Financial aid if qualified. Job placement assistance. Aviation Institute of Maintenance 866-453-6204

TEXAS BAR CARD? Part-time lawyer wanted. Evidence review. Court appearances. Draft pleadings. Call Attorney Q. Lynn Johnson. 214-552-1349

Business Opportunities

FINANCIAL CONSULTANT Five Rings Financial has part-time opportunities! JR@FiveRingsFinancial.com 214-702-0033 x502

Services For You

FLAWLESS DETAIL Mobile Car Cleaning. 3M Paint Protection Film (Clear Bra). Established 2009. Exp/Insd. flawlessdallas.com 214-280-5920 214.339.9273 how that perso are loved with a custom flow

Show that special person how much they are loved with a custom flower arrangement.

GloriasFlowersDallas.com

Legal Services

A WILL? THERE IS A WAY! Estate/Probate matters. maryglennattorney.com 214-802-6768

Professional Services

LEGAL ISSUES? The Law Office Of Lauren C Medel, PLLC. LaurenMedel.com. 972-773-9306

BUY/SELL/TRADE

CARS/TRUCKS WANTED!!! All Makes/Models. 2000-2016. Any Condition. Running Or Not. Top $$$ Paid. Free Towing. We’re Nationwide. Call Now. 1-888-985-1806

RANGERS, STARS & MAVS community is online too! LocalWorks.advocatemag.com

Share front-row Texas Rangers, Stars & Mavs seats. Tickets are available in sets of 10 games (sets of 2 or 4 tickets per game available). Participants randomly draw numbers prior to season to determine a draft order fair to everyone. Call 214-560-4212 or rwamre@advocatemag.com

AC & HEAT

Electrical Services

ANNA’S ELECTRIC Your Oak Cliff Electrician Since 1978. tecl25513. 214-943-4890

Family Owned & Operated

Serving the Dallas area for over 30 years

We raise our kids here, too!

972-274-2157 www.CrestAirAndHeat.com

Appliance Repair

JESSE’S A/C & APPLIANCE SERVICE

TACLB13304C All Makes/Models. 214-660-8898

CABINETRY & FURNITURE

JD’S TREE SERVICE Mantels, Headboards, Kitchen Islands, Dining tables. Made from Local Trees. www.jdtreeservice.com 214-946-7138

Cleaning Services

A PROFESSIONAL CLEANING SERVICE

4th Clean Absolutely Free for new Weekly and Bi-weekly clients. Mention this ad for $25 off first one-time, move in/out or post construction clean. WindsorMaidServices.com 214-381-MAID (6243)

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

TWO SISTERS & A MOP

Move in/Out. Reliable/Dependable 20 Yrs Exp. 214-283-9732 twosistersamopmaidservice.com

WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM

Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134

CONCRETE/ MASONRY/PAVING

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

BRICK, STONEWORK, FLAGSTONE PATIOS Mortar Repair. Straighten Brick Mailboxes & Columns. Call Cirilo 214-298-7174

CONCRETE REPAIRS/REPOURS

Demo existing. Stamping and Staining Driveways/Patio/Walkways

Pattern/Color available

Free Estimates 972-672-5359 (36 yrs.)

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

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

ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Master Electrician. TECL24948 anthonyselectricofdallas.com 50 Yrs. Electrical Exp. Insd. 214-328-1333

BRIGHT LIGHT ELECTRIC • 214-553-5333 TECL 31347 Brightening Homes and Businesses

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

Exterior Cleaning

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

FLOORING & CARPETING

Willeford

2017 Is The Year To Declutter And Simplify

Minimalism is all the rage in 2017, so get on trend and simplify your life by removing the clutter with these tips:

1. Clothes — Haven’t worn it in 12 months? Give it away.

2. Kitchen - Only keep a gadget if you use it at least five times a year.

3. Toiletries — Get rid of the ones that you don’t use or like.

4. Under the bed — If it’s under there you’re probably not using it.

5. Storage closet/garage — Think of all the contents. The items you remember keep, but toss the ones you forgot you had.

Get ready to enjoy the simple life.

Handyman Services

HOME REPAIR HANDYMAN Small/Big Jobs + Construction. 30 Yrs. Exp. 214-875-1127

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

Your Home Repair Specialists Drywall

Home Inspection

LocalWorks.advocatemag.com

FENCING & DECKS

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

4 QUALITY FENCING Call Mike 214-507-9322 Specializing in Wood, New or Repair. FENCING & WOODWORK oldgatefence.com . 214-766-6422

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

NORTHLAKE FENCE Locally owned and family operated. Celebrating 36 years of service. 214-349-9132 northlakefence.com

Cowboy

Garage Services

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

GLASS, WINDOWS & DOORS

EAST DALLAS WINDOW CLEANING Power Wash. Free Est. Dependable. Derek. 214-360-0120

PRO WINDOW CLEANING prompt, dependable. Matt 214-766-2183

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

Handyman Services

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

House Painting

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

KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS LLC

Complete Kitchen And Bath Remodels. Tile, Granite, Marble, Travertine, Slate. Insured. 214-563-5035 www.blake-construction.com

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. dallastileman.com 214-343-4645

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

TK REMODELING 972-533-2872

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

WE

• Tubs, Tiles or Sinks

• Cultured Marble

• Kitchen Countertops

214.692.1991

FENCE & IRON CO. cowboyfenceandiron.com

HANDY MANNY PAINTING/HOME REPAIR Int./Ext. Manny 214-334-2160

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

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

A BETTER TREE MAN Trims, Removals, Insd.

12 Yrs Exp. Roberts Tree Service. 214-808-8925

BURRIS TREE SERVICE | 469-939-3344

Expert tree service. | Prune. Stump grind. Plant.

HOLMAN IRRIGATION

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

IRISH RAIN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS TXL#2738

Repair, Stonework & Drains 214-827-7446

LSI LAWN SPRINKLERS “Making Water Work”

Irrigation system Service & Repair. Specializing In Older Copper Systems. LI #13715. 214-283-4673

MAYA TREE SERVICE Tree Trim/Remove. Insd.

CC’s Accepted. 214-924-7058 214-770-2435

YOUR TREES could look like a WORK OF ART, I Guarantee It.

FEBRUARY SPECIAL $200 OFF 4 man crew/4 hours

Call Mark Wittlich 214-332-3444

JD’s Tree Service

RESPONSIBLE TREE CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Locally harvested wood!

Moving

AM MOVING COMPANY Specialty Moving & Delivery.469-278-2304 ammovingcompany.com

Pest Control

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

MCDANIEL PEST CONTROL

Prices Start at $85 + Tax For General Treatment.

Average Home-Interior/Exterior & Attached Garage. Quotes For Other Services.

214-328-2847. Lakewood Resident

Plumbing

AC PLUMBING Repairs, Fixtures, Senior Discounts. Gary Campbell. 214-321-5943

ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521

# M37740 Insured. Any plumbing issues. plumberiffic69@gmail.com

Sewers • Drains • Bonded 24 Hours/7 Days

*Joe Faz 469-346-1814 - Se Habla Español*

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

NTX PLUMBING SPEC. LLLP 214-226-0913

Lic. M-40581 Res/Com. Repairs & Leak Location

THE PLUMBING MANN LLC

Firewood/Cooking Wood Full service trimming & planting of native trees. 214.946.7138

Pools

LEAFCHASERS POOL SERVICE Parts/Service. Chemicals/Repairs. Jonathan. 214-729-3311

Remodeling

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS, LLC

Complete Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Additions. Hardie Siding & Replacement Windows. Build On Your Own Lot. Insured. www.blake-construction.com 214-563-5035

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. dallastileman.com 214-343-4645

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

RENOVATE DALLAS renovatedallas.com 214-403-7247

Bob McDonald Company, Inc. BUILDERS/REMODELERS

30+ Yrs. in Business • Major Additions

Complete Renovations • Kitchens/Baths

214-341-1155 bobmcdonaldco.net

ROOFING & GUTTERS

All Plumbing! Since 1978. Family Owned. RMP/Master-14240 Insured.

214-FAST-FIX/ 214-327-8349

MARCH DEADLINE FEB. 8

Area Manager/ Loan Officer

BancorpSouth Mortgage Cell: 972.352.7648 victor.hall@bxs.com victorlhall.com

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