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ME VS. THE IPAD

I’m using it because I have to, not because I want to I’m writing this column on my new Apple iPad.

Only, the first time I wrote that sentence, it looked like this instead:

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You see, the iPad has a virtual keyboard — it’s a bunch of letters projected on a piece of glass. So when I type, I can’t feel the keys and don’t sense the feedback I’ve felt for most of my typewriter- and keyboard-filled life.

And because typing on the iPad feels so different — it doesn’t feel like anything at all, really — I can’t do what I normally do, which is type along with my thoughts. This new technology actually isn’t better than what I already have; at least, it isn’t better today.

So why am I telling you all of this, along with giving you an example of my notably lacking skill with the latest in technology?

I’m in a business that requires keeping up with, even keeping ahead of (if that’s possible), new technology. If I don’t, I might not have a job in a few years. Or so it seems today.

And I’m probably not alone. How many of our businesses, and how many of our jobs, are “safe” these days? Perhaps there was a time when we could punch the clock all the way to retirement, and perhaps there’s still a job or two out there that allows that mentality. But for most of us, feeling uncomfortable using the latest technology is the least of our employment challenges. Even the people at Burger King and McDonald’s have to know a little something about technology to run the cash register and fry the fries, it seems.

And changing technology doesn’t stop with our jobs. The cameras we use now can tell where we’re taking the pictures, and some of them can even send photos off wirelessly without a computer. The televisions we watch generate video so crisp and sharp that you can see the acne beneath actors’ makeup. And cars we drive are so filled with computer chips and software programs that a Lexus can actually parallel-park itself — seriously — with no help from the driver.

So here I sit with an iPad in my lap, telling myself that learning this particular new technology is worth the time and effort I’ll need to invest in it, knowing full well that in a year (or maybe even just in time for the 2010 holidays)

what I’m learning today will have to be learned all over again on a newer piece of plastic, aluminum and wires that works differently but still promises the same thing. Which is always independence, intelligence, success and wealth.

Or, as that last sentence shows up on my iPad when I switch from hunt-and-peck typing to my normal multi-finger typing skills: Which isa,wayisindd Encencd, inxgdllivdncd,xj. DzNdcsddlHg.

Hope I figure out how to do this before it’s too late.

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CHEW ON THIS// We write about a lot of stuff each month on our site (city hall, schools, crime, etc. ...), but perhaps nothing generates more discussion than our restaurant posts. Below, a sampling of the latest in neighborhood eatery news (and a taste of what you’re missing if you’re not visiting advocatemag.com regularly):

From SEVERAL NEW RESTAURANTS ON TAP FOR OAK CLIFF

The most exciting, of course, is the one that involves donuts. Garland-based Southern Maid donuts leased a building on West Davis in the triangle between Polk, Tyler and King’s Highway. It’s the blue-andyellow building that used to be a tire shop, and it’s already under construction.

Chef David Uyger has leased a restaurant space on Eighth Street, adjacent to Dude, Sweet Chocolate in the Bishop Arts District. The Italian restaurant will focus on using local ingredients.

And this one is long overdue: Monica Greene of Monica’s Aca y Alla and several other restaurants past and present, says she wants to open a new restaurant in Oak Cliff called Distrito. She hasn’t leased anything so far, but we can’t wait to find out what she has in store —RACHEL STONE

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“A good donut, now and then, is one of the rewards for the meals of steamed fish, broccoli and brown rice. Life is about the balance. And I’ll take a donut shop over a tire shop any day!” —LEE

From RESTAURANT TALK: CASA BLANCA

Now that it’s been open about a year, I went back recently with two friends and their 6-month-old baby. ...The meal starts with a complimentary soup — shell pasta in a tomato-and-chicken broth. My friend liked it, but I thought it was too salty.

But the chips and salsa are lovely. Brisket tacos were still one of the highlights — small corn tortillas filled with tender, slow-cooked meat. Enchiladas were tasty, as well as chicken flautas. My friend ordered Mexican shrimp cocktail, which she liked, but I noticed it was made with salad shrimp.

The atmosphere at Casa Blanca is fun. It’s a huge restaurant with cold air conditioning, and on a weekend, you’re likely to sit next to a table full of women dressed up for a night on the town or a family with kids. The service was pretty slow this night — we had to prod our waiter

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It’s hot to trot out there, no?

We asked, you answered what’s the best way to stay cool (or at least not insanely overheated) in your neighborhood?

several times — and so was the kitchen. But Casa Blanca is a fun place for tasty Mexican food with friends. —RACHEL STONE

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From RESTAURANT TALK: SPIRAL DINER

Catch an amazing show at The Kessler and have Melissa pour us an ice cold beer!

CLIFF NOTES

Enjoying an ice cold margarita at Glorias! —LISA

MARIE LOVING

Jump in our big cool pool. —WENDY NORTH

Cherry Icceeeeeee’s —ELAINE COPELAND

Famous food personality Anthony Bourdain is frequently heard stating emphatically, “If it’s slower than me, dumber than me and it tastes good pass the salt!” As the self-appointed junk foodie, I whole heartedly subscribe to Mr. Bourdain’s motto. Yet somehow I am enamored with a vegan joint called Spiral Diner & Bakery. The shakes and desserts here are wonderful and taste completely authentic. When I eat at Spiral, I always pick-up a couple of the peanut butter cups for my husband who swears they cannot be 100 percent vegan.

On a recent visit with my sister in-law, I did find the meatball sub disappointing — so I would generally steer the hard-core carnivores away from the imitation meat dishes as they never seem to hit the right note with me. But Spiral does gin out ridiculously consistent organic vegetables and salads, and they are to die for. I highly recommend the Big Texan Salad and the Hot Hummus Wrap. —CANDACE THARP MORE// Search Spiral Diner

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Three Oak Cliff women, Linda Holt, Heidi

and Karen Chappell, attended a women in business meeting in Lakewood a few months ago. They liked the all-female business group that Darlene Ellison started so much that they decided to start up their own women in business group here in Oak Cliff. Holt co-owns Square Foot real estate company, and Maggio and Chappell own a professional organizing service called Kessler Simple Solutions. They all were members of Rosemont Early Childhood PTA, and they’re using some of the same networking ideas to start the business-focused group.

Why did you guys want to start an Oak Cliff Women in Business?

Maggio: The idea is that women make friends first and then support each other in business. Darlene Ellison started this as a small organization within her bank, and the idea caught on. So now she has 600 people in her database who network with other women.

Chappell: Linda met some of the members at a meeting she went to, so she said, “Hey, you girls, let’s go to this.” So we went, and we were standing there, and we thought, why isn’t this in Oak Cliff? And Darlene is our biggest cheerleader. She’s letting us use her model.

Holt: She’s already worked out all the kinks, so it’s easy.

Maggio

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TELL ME MORE ABOUTTHE IDEA. WHAT IS WOMEN IN BUSINESS ALL ABOUT?

Maggio: Well, when you get there, everyone puts their business cards on the table, and before you leave, you pick one up. So, without a lot of grandstanding or hoopla, you get a lot of networking done. You relax and sit down and talk to each other, and then when you get home, you look at the cards. You’re there being social, but you share the same issues. If you own a business, and you’re trying to solve them all on your own getting answers from that many different women, you’re going to come up with a solution.

Holt: It’s about just realizing who our contacts are in our own neighborhood. There’s so much talk about “slow” in the marketplace and so much discussion of using and maximizing what’s local. We’ve been doing it with RECEPTA for many years. And now it’s become the cool thing to do. ButI think that women, particularly, are not networking and going out and shaking hands near as much as the guys are. You’re taking care of a household and taking your kids places, so you’ve got a lot on your plate. It’s a way of giving permission for women to do that in a very casual way. You become friends first with women you don’t know, and then you support those women.

Chappell: I think there will be a lot of businesses that we didn’t even know were women-owned businesses. I can’t wait to see who all ends up on the list. I think it’ll be fascinating.

HOWCANWOMEN JOIN THE GROUP?

Chappell: We brainstormed on who we thought would be good founding members. So we’re going to have a founder’s social first, and then in September, we’re going to have our kickoff social, and we’re going to send out invitations to as many women as we can find.

Maggio: The founders’ responsibility is going to be to find other members. We already have a pretty healthy database going among the three of us, but I’m sure there’s so many more out there that we don’t even know about.

HOW MUCHWILL ITCOSTTO JOIN?

Chappell: There’s no membership fee. All we’re asking these women to do is come, have a glass of wine, have an hors d’oeuvre and get to know these women.

Maggio: They don’t have to pay for the socials either. If you’re hosting it, you’re advertising your company, and we’re hoping that will be the draw. Companies can give door prizes, and if you give one, you get to stand up and give an advertisement for 60 seconds.

Holt: There’s also a charity spotlight every meeting. Each member has a pet thing they support, so each one gets four or five minutes to spotlight their charity.

funny people

Though it’s just the early show, the floor at Mouth comedy club in Deep Ellum is approaching standing-room-only status. Seconds after the lights dim, five energetic women take the stage to rock music, whoops and hollers. Sure, the audience is composed partly of supportive buddies and family (Lori “Lori-tab” Valle Wright notes that members of her large Hispanic family can be counted on to fill audience gaps), but considering that this is only their second performance as a group, the all-girl improv act known as Heroine Addiction is already gaining a respectable following. The women met while taking classes at Ad Libs school of improv. They landed at Ad Libs for various reasons — Dawn “Dawn Syndrome” Douglass wanted to improve her public speaking skills, for example, while others, such as Catherine “Cathastrophic” Brockette, wanted to build upon previous acting experience. And Jenny “Estro-Jen” Clifton, from Oak Cliff, just wanted to test herself. “It seemed like the most frightening thing possible and I wanted that inner challenge,” she says. The troupe also includes Lynsey “Hale Storm” Hale and Christa “Christa Meth” Haberstock. There’s also the nickname-less sound guy Michael Alger, who says working with the women has been a blast — “but what else is he going to say with all of us here?” Clifton chides. Joking temporarily aside, the women say they have bonded over the experience. Improv requires you to be open and vulnerable. To bear your soul, Brockette notes. “You have to trust those you are working with. And yourself.” Next step? “Letterman,” Clifton says. And we’re pretty sure she’s not joking.

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AFTER/ KLM Construction added a third story to the home, converting the bottom floor to a two-car garage and storage space. In an 18-month renovation that cost roughly $350,000, the company broke the ash-colored, horizontal wood band that dominated the façade. Now the house, with its 10 windows each 5 to 6 feet tall, stands with an emphasis on the vertical. The second and third stories are unified with a contemporary, smooth beige-and-gray finish, accented with warm, honey-colored wood. Allan Clemons bought the home in January 2009, attracted to Oak Cliff and East Kessler by its hills and the mix of artists and professionals. “This is my Austin,” he says. Of his choice of furnishings, he says, “It’s kind of like my choice in suits. I want to be able to buy a suit that will be classic and wearable and maybe in style for 20 years.” That pursuit leads Clemons to outfit his new home in an amalgam of antiques and contemporary pieces. He is especially attracted to burnt orange as an accent color. His high-back dining chairs are upholstered in burnt orange, and a 3-foot-diameter antique foundry wheel hanging in the main stair landing is spackled with the color. His leather couch, an award-winning ’80s Knoll piece, is also burnt orange. The color reminds Clemons of his formative years in the ’60s and ’70s and his time at the University of Texas. The bathrooms and kitchen are decked in mosaic glass tile of many hues, and all interior doors slide into adjacent walls; some are salvaged from the original home. The only swinging doors are the aluminum, commercial-grade entrance doors. Clemons plans on expanding his backyard and creating an elevated walkway to his third floor. He has time — he wants to retire here.

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before and after photos of the Clemons’ remodel project.

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? As the owner of a dog or cat, what do I need to know about Dallas regul At I ons ?

Common sense and a strong fence will go a long way toward keeping you and your pet out of trouble. But there’s more to it than that. to keep things safe and legal, here’s how it works:

1. register your dog or cat with the City of Dallas Animal services department by mailing up-to-date vaccine information along with a $7 fee for spayed or neutered pets and $30 for unaltered pets. t his is not just a way for the city to make some quick and easy cash. t he process prevents the spread of diseases such as rabies, and helps prevent the forced euthanization (Dallas had more than 26,500 last year alone) of unwanted pets. Pet owners who do not wish to spay or neuter their pets can obtain an intact animal permit for an additional fee of $70 per year if they are a member of a purebred dog or cat club, or have completed a responsible pet ownership class.

2. up to four dogs or cats can live in an apartment or condominium, up to six in a single-family home, or up to eight in a home with more than 1/2 an acre of land. t his law became effective in 2008 and includes a grandfather clause for anyone who owned more than the allowed number prior to 2008, as well as a provision for volunteers fostering homeless dogs and pets for approved rescue groups.

3. It is illegal to tether or chain a dog. w hen dogs 6 months and older are confined outdoors, their yards, pens or kennels must be at least 150 square feet, and each dog must have a weatherproof, three-sided shelter.

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4. When dogs or cats are outside their home or yard, keep them on a leash. The only exceptions to this are designated off-leash dog parks or freeroaming feral cats that are part of a trap, neuter, return program. When a cat is spayed or neutered through a T-N-R program, the vet “tips” one ear, so you can easily identify a participating cat in your neighborhood.

5. A dog that barks while protecting his home isn’t a dangerous dog; he’s just doing what dogs do. But one that causes injury could be officially deemed a “dangerous dog”. If a dog is outside its home or yard and causes serious injury to a person or another animal, a resident can request a city hearing to determine whether the dog should be declared dangerous. No fines are involved and no monetary damages are awarded, but if a dog is determined to be dangerous, its owner faces serious consequences. The dog may be euthanized, ordered out of the city, or allowed to return home if the owner complies with a stringent set of rules that includes paying a “dangerous dog” registration fee of $50 per year. Currently, 21 dogs that have been deemed dangerous live in Dallas.

6. Other good rules to know, whether or not you own a pet, is that it’s illegal to place poison where it is accessible to a dog or cat; to sell or give away pets on any property except for pet stores, animal shelters and animal rescue group adoption sites; to offer animals as prizes in auctions, raffles, giveaways or other promotions; to transport a dog in the open bed of a pick-up truck, unless it’s in a carrier; or to fail to pick up after your dog.

—REBECCA POLING

GOt A m A z E yOu CAN’t f IN d yOu R wAy th ROu Gh? Email howitworks@advocatemag.com with your question.

To viE w a dETailEd dallas map of dangerous dogs, find state rabies statistics, and learn other animal tidbits from Rebecca Poling, visit the Back Talk blog at oakcliff.advocatemag.com

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07.10.10 KESSLER KRAWL

$35 Take a peek at some of your neighbors’ “secret gardens” during the 12th annual Kessler Krawl, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at 1136 Turner. Organized by Kessler Neighbors United, the event is a dinner party that invites visitors to tour eight home and, for the first time, will feature extravagant backyard gardens. “A lot of people don’t know we have beautiful gardens behind our homes,” event chairman Bart Noel says. “When you go back there, you’re knocked off your feet.” And everything’s in full bloom this month. There’s also live entertainment and a silent auction that includes everything from plane tickets to artwork. All proceeds go toward beautifying the neighborhood, particularly the traffic islands. Parking will be available at Kessler Park United Methodist Church and Kessler Park Baptist Church. For more details, call 214.946.4454 or visit kesslerpark.org. —EMily TOMAN

07.01 AN URBAN CONVERSATION WITH LARRY

BEASLEY FREE The North Texas Chapter of the Congress for the New Urbanism will present a poolside lecture with Canadian urban planner

Larry Beasley at 8 p.m. at the Belmont Hotel, 901 Fort Worth Ave. Beasley will describe his ideas for a more pedestrian-oriented city and discuss his urban design principles, revealing his ongoing work with the Dallas City Design Studio. For more information, visit cnuntx.org.

07.08 BAREFOOT AT THE BELMONT $10-$20 Folk singers Doug Burr and Joe Pug will perform at this month’s Barefoot at the Belmont concert, 7:30 p.m. at the pool, hosted by KXT 91.7 FM. Pug is a Chicago singer-songwriter, and Burr lives in Denton. For more details, visit kxt.org.

07.11 PIANO RECITAL FREE Tyler Street United Methodist Church will present pianist Sue Mitz in concert at 7 p.m. as part of its Summer Classics Series. A reception will follow. For more details, call 214.946.8106.

Concerts in the Garden

07.14 BASTILLE DAY FREE The Bishop Arts District will start to resemble a French streetscape during Bastille Day, 6-10 p.m. Musicians will perform live, and there will be a Petanque tournament, a French game similar to bocce ball. For $10, you can sample wines at participating businesses with proceeds benefiting the Alliance Francaise de Dallas. For more details, visit bastilleonbishop.com or gooakcliff.org.

07.21 MAGGOT ART FREE Entomologist

Kim Schofield will lead a lesson in art and science, using live maggots dipped in non-toxic paint. It’s at 2:30 p.m. at the North Oak Cliff Library, 302 W. 10th. To learn more, visit dallaslibrary.org.

07.24 WINE AND ART $50-$75 The Oak Cliff Society of Fine Arts annual Wine and Art Fundraiser this year focuses on Texas art of the 1930s, especially the Dallas Nine, a group of artists that drew inspiration from their surroundings rather than follow European trends. SMU professor Sam Ratcliffe will present the exhibit from artists including Jerry Bywaters and Otis Dozier, with a talk starting at 6 p.m. The wine and food starts at 7 p.m., and western swing band Shoot Low Sheriff will perform.

CAfÉ KIDDOS

C LI ff ITES MA y BE f AMILIAR with Hula Hotties Café and Bakery for its spaghetti, ribs or tropical dishes. But owners Roger and Jill Simpson have also won over the kids especially since starting kids-eatfree event Wednesdays. One adult meal equals two free kids meals, which include menu items like hamburgers, chicken nuggets or fish sticks with mac ‘n’ cheese. Each dish also comes with a chocolate chip or sugar cookie on the side. (The parents will also want to take home one of the decadent desserts in the glass case.) If you can’t make it to the restaurant on a Wednesday night, go Thursday for the $6 spaghetti and garlic bread meal. —EmIlY TOm A n

Pictured: Mickey-shaped chicken nuggets, crinkle cut fries, fruit cup with mini marshmallows and a sugar cookie

YOUR GUIDE TO DINING OUT

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.

EL TIZONCITO $ Located at Illinois & Westmoreland, this Mexico City taqueria is a Dallas must-visit. The décor offers a casual experience that corrects the misconception of an original Taqueria. The Tacos al Pastor shaved down from the vertical oven and the unique Tamarind Margarita are a musttry. “What a pleasant surprise.” George Bush. “Excellent service complement exceptional food.” Gary Fisher. “Best Tacos in Dallas.” Mico Rodriguez. Sun-Thurs 10am-11pm Fri-Sat 10am-1am. Catering available. 3404 W Illinois Ave. 214.330.0839.

TILLMAN’S ROADHOUSE $$ODWB

Tillman’s is a place for really good food, drinks, and music in a fun, casual, come-as-you-are environment. An update on the classic Texas roadhouse with regional menu favorites, familiar tunes and no-one is a stranger hospitality — all energized with a modern take. A combination of both rustic and lush in everything from the menu to the décor make Tillman’s a good-time anytime destination. Bishop Arts District 324 West 7th St. 214.942.0988. www.tillmansroadhouse.com.

ALTANO 2007 ($10) PORTUGAL>

July around here is known for two things — the course, and heat. The average high temperature 95, and the record high for every day is 105 or month’s 31 days.

So why do so many wine drinkers insist on drinking red wines for holiday picnics and backyard barbecues July? Your guess is as good as mine. Those wines, their high alcohols and rough tannins, sound pleasant as sitting on the roof during a July afternoon.

The explanation that I usually get from red drinkers who insist on red wine even though it makes the sweat bead on their foreheads is that they like white wine. You can’t argue with that, and know because I have tried and failed. Instead, I learned to recommend red wines that offer the wine qualities they like, such as dark fruit without trace of sweetness, without the qualities that make big red wines so unpleasant in hot weather.

Generally, these wines aren’t always from the known parts of California (or California at all). yet, because they aren’t always from the best-known parts of California, they are often inexpensive almost always offer good value. These three are just start and are all available at Central Market:

This red blend from the Rhone region of France, mostly grenache, is and well-balanced (think red fruits) with some black pepper. Given how cute the name and label are garden fence, while jardin means garden in French), it’s surprisingly good. Put this in the refrigerator 20 or 30 minutes to cool it down, and drink it any kind of grilled beef.

Riccardo

Cotarella, who oversees this line of Italian wines, genius. The Falescos are always cheap, always made, and always deliver value. The sangiovese cherry fruit, acid and even some minerality, and head and shoulders above similarly priced Chianti. Drink this with smoked chicken or most roasted vegetables.

This red blend from Portugal is one of the great secrets of the cheap wine business. It has lots of raisiny fruit — think of it as much lighter version of an Australian shiraz. It’s suitable for porch sipping and hamburgers.

—JEFF SIEGEL

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SIEGEL’SWEEKLYWINE REVIEWS

appear every Wednesday on the Advocate Back Talk blog, oakcliff.advocatemag.com/blog.

Our annual seafood celebration is the time to cast your net over a bounty of samples, recipes, cooking tips, sides and spreads.

WITH YOUR WINE

Chicken breast in lemon juice and olive oil

What better to grill than chicken breasts marinated in the ingredients in which chicken breasts were made to be marinated? Plus, it involves pounding the breasts (use a rolling pin), and that is always therapeutic. The Côté Jardin, despite being red, would pair nicely with this.

Serves four, takes about 20 minutes (Courtesy of Barb Freda)

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Olive oil

Juice from one lemon

2 cloves crushed garlic

A couple of stems of fresh rosemary

Salt and pepper to taste

1. Pound the breasts until very thin. Place in a Zip-loc bag.

2. Add olive oil, lemon juice, the crushed garlic, fresh rosemary, salt and pepper. Marinate in the refrigerator until dinnertime. Remove and grill until the chicken is done.

ask the WINE GUY?

WHY DO WE CALL THE WINE SANGIOVESE, AND THEITALIANS CALL IT CHIANTI?

In Europe, wine is labeled by the region it’s from, so sangiovese made in Chianti (which is in Tuscany) is called Chianti, just as red wine made in Burgundy is called red Burgundy. In the United States we label wines by grape, so it’s sangiovese and pinot noir.

—JEFF SIEGEL

ASK THE WINE GUY taste@advocatemag.com

PHOTOS BY CAN TÜRKYILMAZ AND CAITY COLVARD

Advocate readers were asked to send in photos of their pets. We received droves of darling doggie pics — pointyeared Dobies, droopy-eyed hounds, mussed-up mutts and dogs wearing clothes (which never gets old). The following is but a sampling of the sundry submissions that drew from our editors the most emphatic, “aww”s.

They might smell funny, terrorize the mailman, or harbor peculiar habits, but they are our (furry and four-footed) neighbors nonetheless

STORY BY RACHEL STONE

Name: Luther

Breed: schnauzer mix a ge: 4

Skill S /trick S : plays fetch

Peo P le’ S N ame S : Geoff and Rebekah Brown

The Brown family skips the sweets every Halloween and instead serves some 900 hotdogs to their Winnetka Heights neighbors. Last year, they got a dog in return. “My husband was out there in the yard picking up trash at the end of the night,” Rebekah Brown says. “And when he came back in, he was like, ‘I probably shouldn’t even tell you this, but there’s a really cute dog following me around outside.’ ” It was 2 a.m., and the black-andgray schnauzer mix wanted to come in, Brown says. So they gave him a bath, a meal and a home for the night. A search for the scruffy dog’s owners turned up no one. Soon, the little guy was bossing around their lab mix, Dusty, and otherwise making himself at home.

So they gave him a name: Luther, after Martin Luther (Oct. 31 is also Reformation Day). “We tried to find a home for him, and he just ended up with us,” Brown says. They found his quirks endearing. The formerly homeless Luther is a packrat. He has a habit of taking items socks and shoes, for example and hiding them under the couch. And he puts Dusty’s toys where he knows she can’t reach them. Ornery, sure. But this mutt is so darn cute. “Our nextdoor neighbor calls him ‘Buddy’ because he pretty much makes friends with anyone,” Brown says. “He immediately rolls over so you’ll rub his belly.”

NAME: Magnum Bliss

BREED: mutt

AGE: 6

SKILLS/TRICKS: congeniality

PEOPLE’S NAMES: Mark Hupert and Mark Lombard

Magnum is the coolest dog. He’s all black with a ridge down his back, and his people think it would be funny to paint the ridge white for a skunk costume. Not that they would really do it, but Magnum is just the kind of canine who would love nothing more than to lie there and let someone paint his fur. “He’s well-known in the neighbor-

hood,” Lombard says. “He’s very sweet and gentle, and he never gets into trouble.” Hupert and Lombard have three dogs and two cats. Magnum came from Stephanie Pippenger, a veterinary technician in Little Elm who, in her spare time, likes to find homes for dogs. She delivered Magnum, all vaccinated, sterilized, housebroken and trained, with a 10-pound bag of dog food, all for free. “It’s amazing to me that there are people who will do things like that,” Lombard says. Another dog, Liberty, came from the SPCA. Her previous owners had failed to adjust her collar while she was growing, and it had to be surgically

removed. She was a nervous little ball of anxiety when Hupert and Lombard first got her, but a Buddhist friend trained her, and now she’s happy and social. A few weeks ago, a landscaper knocked on the door and said, “Hey, there’s a puppy hiding in your bushes, do you want him?” And that’s how they adopted Oscar, also known as “That Little Dog”, who is still learning to behave. The dogs are a constant reminder that life is good, Lombard says. “They don’t carry around the troubles of the day,” he says. “I think they’re good therapy, and they remind us to count our blessings.”

THANK YOU, READERS,

for your enthusiastic response to our pet cover contest! We received photos of so many cute animals, and unfortunately, didn’t have enough space to publish them all. Keep a lookout for additional photos in the “Pet Pause” segment in future issues of the Advocate

If you didn’t enter the contest but think your pet should be in print, send a photo via email to editor@advocatemag.com or snail mail to 6301 Gaston Ave., Suite 820, Dallas, 75214. Make sure to include your name, zip code, phone number, pet’s name and a brief description of the photo.

CREATE:

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Video winner will be chosen by online viewers.

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NAME: Tootsie and Dottie

BREED: French bulldogs

AGE: 6 and 2, respectively

SKILLS/TRICKS: being adorable

PEOPLE’S NAMES: Ellen Parrill and Linda Judd

The life of Ellen Parrill and Linda Judd has a soundtrack. It’s not Vivaldi or the Rolling Stones. The owners of two Frenchies, their soundtrack consists of snorts and wheezes. “They make all kinds of snorts, and they purr when you pet them,” Parrill says. “I never knew a dog could purr.” Bulldogs aren’t known for their tricks and talents so much as their companionship, and these two are

a howl. Everywhere they go, they draw a crowd of admirers. Their favorite activity is looking for frogs on their walks. When they catch one, it gives them frothy mouth, but that doesn’t deter them from frog hunting. “Tootsie is all about love,” Parrill says. “She wants nothing more than to be next to you and get attention. She is the sweetest, most well-mannered dog.” Dottie is the adolescent, and she likes to chew things. She ruined a brand-new leather sofa, for example. But she’s finally starting to grow out of that, Parrill says. “The funniest thing to watch is when they wrestle and chase each other,” she says.

NAME: Barkley

BREED: shih tzu-poodle mix

AGE: 2

SKILLS/TRICKS: plays fetch

PEOPLE’S NAMES: Holli and Garrick Elrod

Barkley the shih tzu-poodle mix loves people. He visits neighbors on daily walks, he loves going to the groomer, and he often hangs out on the patio at Beckley BrewHouse and other dogfriendly spots. “He’s real social,” Holli Elrod says. “He’s one of those that’s not afraid of the vet or the groomer.” He’s a squirrel-chaser, a bird-stalker, and likes to chew on sticks. But Barkley doesn’t know or care that he’s a little guy, so he often drags around sticks and branches that are much bigger than him. One of his favorite indoor hobbies is barking at dogs on television, so he sits and watches the box until one appears. And when he’s ready for a walk, he takes his tags in his mouth and marches around the house. “It’s just a little neurotic,” Elrod says.

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The window was smashed, and a rifle was on The porch.

Jason Cross is a bit of an outdoorsman. He enjoys taking a rifle or shotgun out to the Texas countryside for some hunting. He says it is a great way to get out and enjoy some time with friends and his son.

“We go bird hunting and deer hunting hunting for women, whatever we can find,” he says with a laugh.

And a recent burglary at his home led to the loss of some of his weapons, including his son’s 20-guage shotgun and 22-caliber rifle. Fortunately, the crooks may have been interrupted while ransacking the home.

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st. john’s episcopal school

848 harter Rd. Dallas 75218 / 214.328.9131 www.stjohnsschool.org

The Victim: Jason c ross

The c rime: Burglary

“I went to work that day and came home and noticed one of my rifles laying on the porch,” he says. “They took some weapons and jewelry, and left some weapons behind and my big-screen TV behind, and left the gun on the porch. They may have gotten scared off or gotten nervous or something, and left suddenly. They may have just been walking.”

date: Thursday, may 13

Time: Between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. location: 200 block of montreal

Cross says he was frustrated by the crime, but hoped it would lead to more police patrols in his area. He said there have been several burglaries in his neighborhood in the last several months.

“I have been living in this neighborhood for two years, and have seen only two police officers on patrol in that time,” Cross says. “I never see police in the neighborhood.”

Dallas Police Deputy Chief Rick Watson of the Southwest Patrol Division says police are contacting Cross about possibly stepping up patrols in his neighborhood. He also recommends neighbors keep close watch, and never be afraid to call 911 about suspicious people.

“Neighbors need to look out for one another and call 911,” Watson says. “The more criminals see a neighborhood calling 911, the more they will stay away.”

Some simple steps to help prevent break-ins might be owning a dog and adding security lighting to make a crook nervous enough to move on to another home, Watson says.

–SEAN CHAFFIN

community

oaK cliff naTiVe linda sToGner produced, directed, and edited a KERA short film that received two world medals from the New York Festivals International Television and Film Awards. “The Chip that Jack Built: Jack Kilby and the Invention of the Microchip” received gold in the History and Society category and silver in the Society and Social Issues category. More than 30 countries entered work into the festival. Neighborhood resident Tom Pribyl created the film’s animation and graphic design.

education

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$20,000, awarded to students who consistently demonstrate integrity, hard work and financial need. The recipients include Noris Benitez of Sunset and Alejandro Lopez of Adamson.

se Veral oaK cliff sTUdenTs were among the 62 high school seniors in Dallas ISD to receive the Superintendent’s Scholarship worth $2,000. It was awarded to students who showed outstanding character and commitment to academics and community service. The recipients are Karla Castillo and Alejandro Lopez of Adamson, and Noris Benitez and Emma Cepeda of Sunset.

The oaK cliff chamBer of commerce awarded scholarships to the top 10 students in Dallas, including Hines Baez, Alejandro Lopez and Gabriela Guerrero of Adamson, and Oscar Coria of Sunset.

Trinidad “Trini” Gar Z a earlY colleGe hiGh school graduated its first class, and 35 students received associate degrees through dual credit with Mountain View College. On average, the students receive 51 college credits by the time they reach 11th grade.

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/ 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.

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SJES admits qualified students of any race, color, religion, gender, and national or ethnic origin.

Route 35 The nor T h-sou T h in T ers

in the late 1950s, rumors were rampant concerning a new interstate highway slated to cut straight through oak cliff. But it wasn’t a rumor.

Before circa 1963, traveling by car from oak cliff to downtown dallas and beyond typically required a northward trip up Beckley, Zang, marsalis or lancaster, all of which more or less merged with Zang. drivers crossed the Trinity river via the houston street Viaduct before landing downtown. and from there they chose a pattern through or around downtown and on to other destinations.

To provide land for the new interstate, the eminent domain law required hundreds of oak cliff families to sell their homes to the highway department. many of the structures were re-sold and moved to different locations by the new owners. others were demolished.

Former cliffite sandy almand, who lived at the corner of illinois avenue and Toluca, says she and her husband would be awakened in the middle of the quiet night by the large trucks moving houses down illinois and on to their new locations.

and then construction began.

The first significant section stretched from downtown to the current clarendon-Zang exit. The next expansion continued south to illinois, and then to the saner entrance/exit.

cliffites living in the southern portion of the community drove north, up Polk, hampton or Beckley, and then took saner, illinois or clarendon to an interstate entrance. From there on, it was smooth sailing.

construction went on for months, kicking up dust and keeping the area’s noise level at

a high decibel. But for some oak cliff adventurers, this situation offered a constantly beckoning temptation.

while the interstate remained under construction, and obviously without traffic, then 13-year-old alan elliott considered the newly paved surface his own private bicycle route to the dallas Zoo. elliott regularly took advantage of the smooth, wide-open thoroughfare by peddling his way, unbothered, from his house on Vanette to the zoo and back. There was, however, one problem. when the highway did open, elliott had no idea that his bicycling among the ferocious u s interstate traffic would be problematic.

aBoVe/ at the 1974 dedication of the 1-20 overpass at i-35 east, oak cliff chamber of commerce president Bill melton welcomed special guests Phyllis diller and her husband, warde donovan. instead of cutting the ribbon, “Fang” diller chewed the ribbon apart. leFT/ 318 w montana, circa 1940. Kokel’s grandmother is standing on the porch.

Thus, after being pulled over and reprimanded by the dallas Police, he became convinced. his cycling-on-the-interstate days came to an end.

another incident took place late one night when two adamson high school students (who shall remain nameless) decided to “drive” a piece of the highway department’s heavy equipment. it was left on the construction sites at night with keys still in the ignition. moving forward on the massive machinery for only about 10 feet, the pair speedily abandoned their hijinks when a stealthy but alert security guard appeared. some guys spoil all the fun.

upon completion, oak cliff welcomed the beautiful, new north-south traffic lanes, which made trips to downtown much easier. Today, traveling to and from downtown dallas without the i nterstate 35 option seems unimaginable. But, before the interstate, it really used to be that way.

my grandmother’s house was among those removed by the highway department. except for two homes that still stand, her block — the 300 block of west montana —

Two Adamson High School students (who shall remain nameless) decided to “drive” a piece of the highway department’s heavy equipment. It was left on the construction sites at night with keys still in the ignition.

no longer exists. On the east end of the block, the red brick house at Montana and Toluca remains, peering down on the northbound traffic. On the other end, at the corner of Montana and Brookhaven, is the Lundys’ two-story home where I played with daughters Penny and Vicki.

Gone is the home across the street, with the parakeet aviary in its backyard and Tanya’s house next to that. Gone are the sycamore trees that lined the avenue, whose root growth caused the sidewalks beneath to heave and brake. And gone is Major and Mrs. Clement’s ranch-style house next door to my grandmother.

Because of the interstate, all vestiges of these childhood days have been erased.

But whenever I drive north into old Oak Cliff, my car passes directly over the property. I enjoy that.

The construction of I-35 is an integral part of the United States Interstate Highway grid. We need it. It has worked. And it certainly helps navigate others into the “Cliffs” and to downtown.

But it would be comforting, if only for a few hours, to once again have all those homes and families and streets back in place. A walk along the sycamore trees down the broken sidewalk past the Clements’ ranch-style house visiting with Tanya listening to the chirping parakeets playing with the Lundy girls. And no interstate noise.

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Gayla Brooks Kokel can date her neighborhood heritage back to 1918, when her father was born in what was then called Eagle Ford. She was born at Methodist Hospital and graduated from Kimball High School. Kokel is one of three co-authors of the recently published book, “Images of America: Oak Cliff”, and writes a monthly history column for the Oak Cliff Advocate. Send her feedback and ideas to gkokel@advocatemag.com.

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