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Antique shop for men, DFW M’Antiques, opens on West Davis Antiques dealer Compton Creel has spent many weekends on buying trips with his wife. “It was pretty much all geared toward her,” he says. “And few and far between were things that interested me.” He told her he wished they could find more “man-tiques.” That’s how he figured there was a niche for an antique store geared toward men. Creel and business partner Robert Owen of Lakewood opened their 2,500-square-foot mall, DFW M’Antiques, on West Davis in October. It’s in the warehouse building that used to be a cheap furniture store, near Haines. Creel, who lives in Little Elm, specializes in toy soldiers. He paints and prototypes them, and he has clients for whom he creates customized toys. He first got into the business selling antique toy soldiers at Trader’s Village when he was 12. “We decided we would pick Oak Cliff because it was an opportunity to add to the Oak Cliff environment and find a space that was reasonably affordable,” he says. Creel and Owen think they will find much of their clientele living right here in the neighborhood. And with several antique malls and vintage shops in our neighborhood already, it’s a place for men to shop while their women peruse. The shop isn’t full yet. They are seeking more dealers. Space in M’Antiques rents for $3 per square foot, and there are a few display cases that rent for $100 per month each. Dealers also pay 10 percent commission to cover credit card fees, but no workdays are required. The shop is open Tuesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Revamped Stevens Park Golf Course now open

After an $8 million renovation that took a little less than a year to complete, the historic

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Stevens Park Golf Course is again open for golfers. An opening day charity tournament Oct. 10 benefitted north Oak Cliff beautificationprojects. The course was redesigned for better views of the Dallas skyline and to slow erosion of Coombs Creek. While it is technically against a city ordinance to be on the golf course without paying a green fee, walkers and runners often exercise along the golf course paths early in the morning and at night, when the course is closed.

Doña Tota Gorditas

opens

The first Dallas-area store in the prolific Mexican fast-food chain Doña Tota opened on Jefferson last month. Doña Tota was started in 1952 by Carlotta Murillo and has grown to an empire of about 200 restaurants in 40 cities. The gorditas at Doña Tota are grilled, not fried, with a choice of 12 fillings, including pork, chicken and beef stew. Doña Tota entered the U.S. market in 2007 with a store in San Antonio. Now there are four other Doña Tota stores in South Texas, and it appears the store on Jefferson will be the first in the Dallas market.

Chef Jeff Harris takes the helm at Bolsa

Former Craft Dallas chef Jeff Harris takes over as executive chef of Bolsa this month, replacing Graham Dodds. Harris and the Bolsa crew also will open a new concept, Bolsa Mercado, in a renovated former mechanic garage a few doors down from Bolsa. Bolsa Mercado, which is expected to open this month, will serve breakfast and lunch, with dinners available for takeout. They will also make charcuterie, along with pickles, sauces and condiments. Doughnuts, kolaches and other bakery items also will be available.

Torn, the clothing store that opened on West Davis at Clinton in May, has closed. Urban Hippie, the children’s store and photography boutique across the alley from Eno’s in the Bishop Arts District, has closed. We hear Jim Lake Cos. is close to signing a lease with a new restaurant tenant for the former Decanter space in Bishop Arts. La Paisanita taqueria’s new Bishop Arts location, on West Davis at Adams, is expected to open this month. The taqueria’s other Oak Cliff location is on West Davis at Ravinia.

The Oak Cliff Cultural Center is calling for artists to submit work in any media for “Tiny Spokes: The Oak Cliff Bike Experience,” an exhibit that will feature art inspired by bicycles. The deadline is Nov. 15, and the show will run Dec. 9-Feb. 3. Visit dallasculture.org to download an entry form or call 214.670.3777 for more information.

Texas Business Women of Oak Cliff Inc. meet at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Golf Club of Dallas, 2200 Red Bird Lane. Dinner and the program start at 7 p.m. Visitors are welcome, but reservations are required. Call 972.283.3755 or 972.935.9188. For more details about the group, visit oakclifftbw.org.

The Oak Cliff Chamber of Commerce won a Momentum Award last month from the Dallas Regional Chamber for revitalization efforts in North Oak Cliff. The chamber was recognized as a Community Catalyst, citing projects such as the Bishop Arts District, the Better Block Project and the Oak Cliff Cultural Center. For more news about the chamber, visit oakcliffchamber.org.

Education

Three of the schools within the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center magnet made the 2011 Texas Business and Education Honor Roll, including the School of Health Professions, School of Science and Engineering, and the School for the Talented and Gifted The award represents less than 4 percent of Texas public schools. The schools are recognized based on commended TAKS performance sustained over the past three years. Sixteen other Dallas ISD schools received the honor and will be recognized at a ceremony Dec. 2 at the Fairmont Hotel.

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Yahoo! New stuff

Yahoo donated $52,000 in technology to Lida Hooe Elementary School in September. Every teacher received a laptop, flip cam, flash drive and editing software for their classrooms. Pictured here, from left to right, are teachers Easter Gabriel , Tamara Douglas , and Nicole McQueen

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Classes/TuToring/ lessons

JEWELRY MAKING CLASSES

214-824-2777 www.beadsofsplendor.com

Lakewood Shopping center: 1900 Abrams Pkwy @ La Vista 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

serviCes for you

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

GLORIA’S FLOWERS & GIFTS All Occasion Flowers. 214-339-9273. 3101 W. Davis, Dallas,TX 75211. Free Oak Cliff Delivery With Mention Of This Ad. gloriasflowersdallas.com For Deals. CC’s Accptd serviCes for you custom holiday cards e-cards address labels & stamps gift stickers professional serviCes

Website Design

Flash Demos

Graphic Design

RibbitMultimedia .com 214.560.4207 mind, Body & spiriT

EMPOWER YOUR HEALTH! Boost your immune system for the Holidays. Vitality & Wellness Coach, BJ Ellis 214-226-9875 peTs

Metro Paws Animal Hospital is coming soon to Oak Cliff! (next door to the Belmont Hotel) 214.887.1400 Visit our website or Lakewood location today. dallasmetropaws.com peTs 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

DOG WASH $9.95 15% OFF GROOMING (offer good for 60 days) 214-826-dogg(3644) • urbandogg.com

Premium Bath and Pet Nutrituion 2402 N. Haskell Ave. 75204

Buy/sell/Trade

TOP CASH FOR CARS Any Car,Truck. Running Or Not. Call For Instant Offer. 1-800-454-6951 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

STOP RENTING Lease Option To Buy Rent To Own No Money Down No Credit Check. 1-877-395-0321

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AC & HEAT

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING Repair, Service, Replacement. Honest & Affordable. JB Maintenance. 214-404-1457 LIC# TACLB 17612E

BLUE RIBBON HEAT & AIR Lic#TACLB28522E Best Service - Best Prices

214-823-8888

214.526.8533

Installation & Repair QuigleyAC.com

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CARPENTRY & REMODELING

BLAKE CONSTRUCTION CONCEPTS, LLC

Complete Remodeling, Kitchens, Baths, Additions. Hardie Siding & Replacement Windows. Radiant Barrier, Insulation. Bonded & Insured. www.blake-construction.com

214-563-5035

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

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

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

214-252-1628

KEN’S RESIDENTIAL REMODELING 214-886-8927. kenscontracting.com

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

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

CARPENTRY & REMODELING

FENCING & DECKS

#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.

GLASS, WINDOWS & DOORS

es

Licensed Insured WWW.MODERNCRAFTLLC.COM

KITCHENAND BATH SPECIALISTS

WHOLE HOUSE RENOVATION IN-HOUSE DESIGN & PLANNING

LICENSED & INSURED 214.341.1448

WWW.OBRIENGROUPINC.COM

VISA, MASTER CARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS

Cleaning Services

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

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

WINDOW MAN WINDOW CLEANING.COM

Residential Specialists. BBB. 214-718-3134

COMPUTERS & ELECTRONICS

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

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 Free est. Insd.Steve TECL#27297 214-718-9648

CREATIVE METAL SOLUTIONS LLC

EST. 1991 #1

Cowboy

FENCE & IRON CO.

Automatic Gates, Fence, Stairs, Stair/Balcony Railings, Wine Cellar Gates. 214-325-4985 214.692.1991

SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates cowboyfenceandiron.com

FLOORING & CARPETING

DALLAS HARDWOODS 214-724-0936

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

STAINED & SCORED CONCRETE FLOORS

New/Remodel. Res/Com. Int/Ext. Refin. 15 Yrs. TheConcreteStudio.com 214-320-2018

WORLEY TILE & FLOORING

Custom Marble Install. 214-779-3842

Willeford

hardwood floors

Superior Quality: Installation Refinishing Repair Cleaning&Waxing Old World Hand Scrape 214-824-1166

Garage Doors

GARAGE DOOR & SPRING REPAIR

972-672-0848 TexasGaragePros.com 20% off with “Advocate Magazine”

GLASS, WINDOWS & DOORS

premium quality custom shower doors & enclosures 214-530-5483 showerdoordallas.com

Handyman Services

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

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

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

INSULATION/ RADIANT BARRIER

LANDMARK ENERGY SOLUTIONS

214-395-9148. Radiant Barrier, Insulation. Free Quotes call today...972.379.9530

Energy Costs through the roof? We can help.

Best Quality. Best Prices.

Interior Design

CUSTOM DRAPES, Treatments, Beds, Drapes, Flowers. 25 yrs. Linda 214-212-8058 dblinda86@msn.com

HAND CARVED STONE fireplaces, fine art, architectural stone & restoration. DavisCornell.com 214-693-1795

KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT

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

STONE AGE COUNTER TOPS

Residential Renovations by John Gilley

Residential Renovations by John Gilley

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Home Remodeling and Construction

Experienced, Licensed, Professional

Call 972-822-7501 For Free Consultation www.CuttingEdgeRenovationsLLC.com

LANDMARK ENERGY SOLUTIONS 214-395-9148. Specializing In Replacement Windows/Doors.

Granite, Marble, Tile, Kitchen/Bath Remodels. CJ-972-276-9943 cjrocksthehouse1@verizon.net

‘07, ‘08, ‘09, ‘10 CONSUMERS CHOICE AWARDS Making Homes Safer One Call at a Time 972-665-7355

TECL20502 dallaselectricalexpert.com

Phones Answered 24/7

KITCHEN/BATH/ TILE/GROUT WE REFINISH!

214-631-8719 www.allsurfacerefinishing.com

LAWNS, GARDENS & TREES

ALL SPRINKLER SYSTEMS REPAIRED

Arthur Adams, B.S. Biology $55 hr. Serving Dallas 25 yrs. LI 3449. 214-660-4860

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

Castro’s Tree Service

Jeff Castro 214-337-7097 214-725-1171 jridefree@aol.com

Tree Shaping, Cutting and Removal

Pest Control

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

Plumbing

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

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

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

Pools

LEAFCHASER’S POOL SERVICE

Parts and Service. Chemicals and Repairs. Jonathan Mossman FREE ESTIMATES 214-729-3311

REPAIR SHOPS & SERVICES

NAWCC #64444. House calls gladly made. Jim.

ROOFING & GUTTERS

GUARANTY ROOFING 214-760-3666

Re-Roofing/Repairs/Green Options. Free Estimates.www.guarantyroof.com

Allstate Homecraft Roofing

Roofing & Remodel Additions Licensed/Insured Over 1,000 Satisfied Customers in the Lakewood, Lake Highlands, Preston Hollow, Park Cities Areas

Estimates

214-824-0767 allstatehomecraft.com

Skylights

Installing Since 1995

Commercial & Residential Replacement, Repair & New Installation

Glass – Acrylic – Tubular Skylights

972-263-6033 www.skylightsolutions.com

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