CHECK THIS OUT!

At the checkout counter of an Oak Cliff grocery store, I watched as pleasant but subdued shoppers marched forward and placed their items on the conveyer belt. It would have been unmemorable except for the constant commentary offered by the one scanning and bagging:

“Ooh, this looks really good! I was going to buy some, too, before I go home after work.”

“These flowers are beautiful! She’s going to love them. Got a date tonight?”

“I am so addicted to this stuff. I eat it every morning on my toast.”

I could see the difference her tone and posture made. Smiles emerged on forlorn faces and no one was bothered by the wait. She reminded me that every kind of work carries the possibility of making the lives of others better.

The difference? Enthusiasm.

Enthusiasm can make a dull work glow, an office come to life, a cause pulse with the possibility of success.

I’m concerned that cynicism is on the rise. People often express cynicism about politics, about the environment, about societal challenges such as racial division and about their own lives. The word “cool” could mark these personalities — neither hot nor cold, neither expectant for a better day nor willing to give in to despair. They have dreams, but they don’t pursue them with passion for fear of failure or disappointment.

But Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”

The word enthusiasm springs from a divine origin. The Greek enthus means ‘possessed by a god, inspired’ with the root word theos, or ‘god’, at its heart. Enthusiasm could be translated the God inside. An enthusiastic person was believed to house the indwelling Spirit of God. The word atheist shares the same root but carries the opposite meaning. Of course, many atheists live with much passion and vitality, accomplishing great things on behalf of others. The word no longer speaks only to a Spiritfilled reality, but instead of a zest for life and energy toward a cause.

But we all crave that dynamic, full, abundant life. We all would say that enthusiasm

Baptist

CLIFF TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH / 125 Sunset Ave. / 214.942.8601

Serving Oak Cliff since 1899 / CliffTemple.org

English and Spanish / 9:30 am Sunday School / 10:45 am Worship

GRACE TEMPLE BAPTIST MULTI-CULTURAL CHURCH

Sunday Worship: English Service 9:30 am / Spanish Service 11:00 am

831 W. Tenth St. / 214.948.7587 / gracetempledallas.org

Catholic

UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS MINISTRY CONFERENCE / udallas.edu/udmc

October 22-24, 2015 / Sponsored by Catholic Diocese of Dallas

Sessions on Faith, Scripture, & Ministry / Exhibitors / Music / Mass

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

NON-DENOMINATIONAL

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

“Your Hometown Church Near the Heart of the City.” is better than apathy, indifference and the ordinary, dull march of mediocrity.

So how’s your level of enthusiasm?

Norman Vincent Peale, who wrote extensively on the power of positive thinking, said that, “Enthusiasm can be aroused by two things: first, an ideal that captures your imagination by storm, and second, a definite, workable plan to put that ideal into practice.”

Essentially, enthusiasm needs a source. It’s something that is stirred and sustained inside of you, but not something that is self-generated. As an artist needs a muse, enthusiasm needs an ideal. An ideal without a plan will only lead to disappointment and disillusionment. But an ideal with a plan, infused with enthusiasm, can change the world.

Those who live with enthusiasm seem to understand that the secret of a full life is found in embracing each day with vigor, believing that they can overcome challenges, and enjoying every minute of it.

10:30 am Contemporary Service / kesslercommunitychurch.com

Presbyterian

OAK CLIFF PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH / 6000 S. Hampton Road

Sunday Worship at 9:30 am & 11:05 am 214-339-2211 / www.ocpres.com

Education

The Dallas Independent School District voted to reject Superintendent Mike Miles’ proposal not to renew Rosemont Elementary principal Anna Brining’s contract and those of two others: Joy Morris of Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School and Dinnah Escanilla of North Dallas High School. But Miles had the ultimate decision. Brining has worked for DISD 22 years, including 15 as Rosemont principal.

Justin F. Kimball High School received national certification for a science, technology, engineering and math program that has been available since 2010. The program, Project Lead the Way, “offers a rigorous world-class curriculum that allows students to apply what they are learning in math and science class to real-life activities, projects and problems.” Kimball’s Academy of Engineering received certification for Project Lead the Way in May, along with two other DISD high schools, Woodrow Wilson and W.T. White. The certified program gives enrolled students the opportunity to apply for college credit, scholarships and admissions preference

Nonprofits

Promise House, the Oak Cliff-based nonprofit that helps homeless and at-risk youth, raised $100,00 0 during its annual golf classic recently

The Kiest Park Community Group needs to raise money for projects, including its ongoing restoration of the historic Kiest Park tree groves. The group is selling Oak Cliff-centric T-shirts. On the front, they read “Oak Cliff Proud,” and on the back, “Best Neighbor’hood’ in Dallas.” They cost $15-$17 and are available in several colors at teespring.com.

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The party must go on

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Dallas park department canceled the annual free outdoor concert at Kidd Springs Park due to “rain-saturated fields” in June. But Oak Cliff partied anyway. Neighbor Rob Shearer had promised his daughter, who turned 3 that day, that she would have an orchestra for her birthday. So he found a public address system and downloaded a playlist of songs performed at previous DSO performances at Kidd Springs Park to his iPod. Then he spread the word via social media that the show would go on. About 150 people brought their blankets and picnics to hear Shearer’s non concert.

CLASSES/TUTORING/ LESSONS

MATH Shouldn’t Get In The Way Of Anyone’s Dreams. I Tutor Algebra To Calculus. Test Anxiety & ADHD Are My Specialties. Jonathan. 626-643-6700 holisiticmathtutoring.com

PIANO LESSONS All ages & levels. Over 20 years experience. Oak Cliff area. Call Tim at 214-989-7093

Employment

AVIATION GRADS Work with JetBlue, Boeing, Delta and Others. Start Here With Hands On Training For FAA Certification. Financial Aid If Qualified. Aviation Institute Of Maintenance. 866-453-6204

FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES 3108

Seeking Bar Staff. Apply In Person. @ 8500 Arturo Dr. 75228 TABC Cert Reqrd.

Services For You

Art for respect and compassion

Artist Karen Blessen worked with students from Sunset and Adamson high schools in May to create “Piece 24,” part of her 29 Pieces project. The public art project, sponsored by Craig Schenkel Real Estate, “aims to spread the message of a ‘viral influence’ that inspires people to choose to be contagions of respect and compassion for all living things.” The 15-foot collaborative sculpture will be displayed on Jefferson Boulevard this year.

Legal Services

A WILL? THERE IS A WAY Estate/Probate matters. Free Consultation. 214-802-6768 MaryGlennAttorney.com

Professional Services

JAMES H. DOLAN, MA, L.P.C. Therapist, Executive Coach 214-629-6315. Individuals, couples & teens. LGBT

Pet Services

GREEN PET DELIVERS FREE TO OAK CLIFF All natural dog/ cat food, treats/supplies. 214-942-6042, greenpetdallas.com

SMART DOG DALLAS Daycare, Boarding, Training, Chauffeur. 214-884-7529

Pet Services

In-Home Professional Care

Customized to maintain your pet’s routine In-Home Pet Visits & Daily Walks

“Best of Dallas” D Magazine Serving the Dallas area since 1994 Bonded & Insured www.societypetsitter.com 214-821-3900

BUY/SELL/TRADE

CASH FOR CARS Any Make Or Model. Free Towing. Sell It Today. Call for Instant Offer. 1-800-864-5784

OLD GUITARS WANTED Gibson, Fender, Gretsch, Martin. 1930s-1980s. Top dollar paid. Toll Free 1-866-433-8277

TEXAS RANGERS AND DALLAS STARS

BOUNCE HOUSES

PIÑATAS • CHAIRS • TABLES

MARGARITA MACHINES POPCORN MACHINES

(214)941-7440 - www.pinatacity.com 1705 W. CLARENDON , DALLAS TX 75208 front row seats. Share prime, front-row Texas Rangers and Dallas Stars tickets (available in sets of 10 games). Prices start at $105 per ticket (sets of 2 or 4 tickets per game available) Seats are behind the plate and next to the dugouts for the Rangers: seats are on the glass and on the Platinum Level for the Stars. Other great seats available starting at $60 per ticket. Entire season available except for opening game; participants randomly draw numbers prior to the season to determine a draft order fair for everyone. Call 214-560-4212 or rwamre@advocatemag.com

AC & HEAT

CONCRETE/ MASONRY/PAVING

CONCRETE, Driveway Specialist Repairs, Replacement, Removal, References. Reasonable.

Chris 214-770-5001

FLOORING & CARPETING

CARPET · HARDWOODS · CERAMIC Quick, Reliable Installation

John: 972.989.3533

Your

Serving the Dallas area for over 30 years

We rais e ou r kid s here , too !

Family Owned & Operated 972-274-2157 www.CrestAirAndHeat.com

TACLB29169E

CABINETRY & FURNITURE

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

CARPENTRY & REMODELING

BO HANDYMAN Specializing In Historic Home Renovations & Pro Remodels. Custom Carpentry, Doors, Kitchens, Baths & more. 214-437-9730

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. www.dallastileman.com Back Splash Specials! 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

Cleaning Services

AFFORDABLE, PROFESSIONAL CLEANING

A Clean You Can Trust

Staff trained by Nationally Certified Cleaning Tech. Chemical-free, Green, or Traditional Cleaning. WindsorMaidServices.com 214-381-MAID (6243)

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

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 (32 yrs.)

Electrical Services

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

ANTHONY’S ELECTRIC Master Electrician. TECL24948 anthonyselectricofdallas.com

Family Owned/Operated. Insd. 214-328-1333

EXPERIENCED LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Insd. Steve. TECL#27297 214-718-9648

GOVER ELECTRIC Back Up Generators. New and Remodel Work. Commercial & Residential. All Service Work. 469-230-7438. TECL2293

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

Exterior Cleaning

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

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 & WOOD WORK oldgatefence.com charliehookerswoodwork.com 214-766-6422

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

EST. 1991 #1

Cowboy

FENCE & IRON CO.

214.692.1991

SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates cowboyfenceandiron.com

FLOORING & CARPETING

CLIFTON CARPETS 214-526-7405 www.cliftoncarpets.com

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. www.dallastileman.com Back Splash Specials! 214-343-4645

THE TEXAN FLOORING SERVICES Wood, Laminate. Remodel Showers, Bathrooms. thetexanflooringservices.com 214-680-0901 john.roemen@redicarpet.com

Redi Carpet

Reinventing the Flooring Experience

Willeford

hardwood floors

GARAGE SERVICES

GARAGE ORGANIZATION / Design / Remodel

DFWGaragePros.com 303-883-9321

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

GLASS, WINDOWS & DOORS

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

Handyman Services

A R&G HANDYMAN Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Fencing, Roofing, Light Hauling. Ron or Gary 214-861-7569, 469-878-8044

BO HANDYMAN Specializing In Historic Home Renovations & Pro Remodels. Custom Carpentry, Doors, Kitchens, Baths & more. 214-437-9730

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

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

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

FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor. www.dallastileman.com Back Splash Specials! 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 REFINISH!

• Tubs, Tiles or Sinks

• Cultured Marble

• Kitchen Countertops

214-631-8719 www.allsurfacerefinishing.com

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

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

A BETTER TREE MAN Trims, Removals, Insd. 12 Yrs Exp. Roberts Tree Service. 214-808-8925

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

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

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

ORTIZ LAWNCARE Complete Yard Care. Service by Felipe. Free Est. 214-215-3599

PERRONE’S • 214-502-2296

Pros at: - Tree Trimming - Full Landscaping - Sodding - Year Round Lawn Care

TEXAS HARDY LAWN & LANDSCAPE

Complete lawn & landscape maintenance

Commercial/Residential, Oak Cliff resident. 469-337-0371

U R LAWN CARE Maintenance. Landscaping. Oak Cliff resident for over 15 years. uwereisch@yahoo.com 214-886-9202 JUST

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

JD’s Tree Service

RESPONSIBLE TREE CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

Firewood/Cooking Wood

Locally harvested wood!

Full service trimming & planting of native trees. 214.946.7138

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

ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521

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

Sewers • Drains • Bonded 24 Hours/7 Days

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

ARRIAGA PLUMBING: General Plumbing

Since the 80’s. Insured. Lic# M- 20754 214-321-0589, 214-738-7116, CC’s accepted.

Plumbing

CAMPBELL PLUMBING Repairs, Fixtures, Senior Discounts. 214-321-5943

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

UPTOWN PLUMBING. Serving Dallas 40 + Yrs. 214-747-1103. M-13800 uptownplumbing.com

ROOFING &

Allstate Homecraft Roofing •

Bert

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