2010 September Preston Hollow

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SING-A-LONG KING

His stardom was short-lived, but he went out with gratitude

Mitch Miller died a couple of weeks ago. Didn’t know him? You’re not alone.

Even if you’ve been following the music scene for the past 40 years, you may not remember the guy best known for a single accomplishment: a television show called “Sing Along With Mitch” that was popular from 1961-1964.

According to a New York Times obituary, Miller was a talented musician (he played the oboe for major orchestras in the 1940s and ’50s) and a big-time producer (he resurrected the careers of Rosemary Clooney and Tony Bennett). For awhile, he seemed to have the golden touch, culminating with a TV show based on a simple premise: Viewers sang along with his men’s chorus while a ball bounced atop lyrics scrolling along the screen.

For several years, “Sing Along With Mitch” was all the rage on TV, as people watched the crisply dressed, goateed Miller cruise through renditions of then-favorites such as “It’s A Long Way To Tipperary” and “Home On The Range”.

Highbrow critics disliked the show — one said it was best viewed with the sound off — but for a few years, audiences loved the downhome shtick and atmosphere.

If stardom was his dream, he achieved it. And then the rest of his life happened.

Just as suddenly as Miller stumbled into the limelight, he faded into the shadows. The TV show was canceled. He failed to sign Elvis Presley for his record label. He passed on signing Buddy Holly. He trashed the then-budding rock ‘n’ roll movement, memorably saying: “It’s not music. It’s a disease.” He effectively shoveled dirt on his own musical grave.

The years passed, and his legacy gathered dust. Then things became even worse. Shopping malls began playing “Sing Along With Mitch” to drive away loitering teens, and ATF agents used “Sing Along” Christmas carols in an attempt to flush Waco’s David Koresh out of his Branch Davidian compound.

Seeing his greatest accomplishment turned into a r unning joke had to hurt. But Miller hung around showbiz, producing a few Broadway musicals (mostly failures) and periodically serving as a guest symphony conductor. Maybe it wasn’t the life he dreamed of — it definitely wasn’t the life he lived earlier — but

it appears he made the best of it.

It turns out I was in Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan at the same time Miller was there dying. But I didn’t know it, because there was no celebrity buzz in the halls and no paparazzi encamped in the lobby.

When Miller died at 99, he had lived long enough to see himself go from celebrity to afterthought. At the end of his obituary, this caught my eye:

“What pleased me the most,” Miller told an interviewer asking about his life, “was a fellow who came up to me after a concert in Chicago and said, ‘You know, there’s nobody in the whole country who hasn’t been touched by your music in some way.’

“That really made me feel good.”

It appears that what mattered most to Miller when his road ended was the journey.

If stardom was his dream, he achieved it. And then the rest of his life happened.

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1. Use compost. (it adds life and energy to your soil)

2. Pull weeds. (it aerates the soil, burns calories and some go great in salads)

3. Disinfect and sharpen all landscape tools. (grass is supposed to be cut not beaten to death)

4. Mow higher. (the roots will grow deeper and you will water less)

5. Plant at least one edible plant in your (it helps connect you to the earth)

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1. Don’t use salt based chemical fertilizer. (it burns the life and energy out of your soil)

2. Don’t use herbicides. (they kill trees and pollute our water)

3. Don’t use pesticides. (if you touch or smell it, it starts causing metabolic mayhem)

4. Don’t over-water. (you are wasting money and stressing your plants)

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NEIGHBORS AND SERVICE

Neighborhood Services Bar & Grille opened last month at Preston and Royal where Baby Gap used to be. My neighborhood bestie and I went to catch up (after way too long) and were looking forward to checking out the newest restaurant in the ‘hood. The place was packed. We couldn’t stop wondering why it seemed so much smaller than the Gap we spent hours and hours in shopping for our kids before it closed. We decided we felt like we were in Ralph Lauren’s den at a really loud cocktail party.

—JEANNE CULVER, VIA BACK TALK PRESTON HOLLOW

VOTE AGAINST HELIPORT, GET A BOTTLE OF WINE

Regular visitors here know that I think the worst budget calamity in a city budget full of calamities is the approximately $250,000 earmarked for the city’s “vertiport” at the convention center. So here’s my offer to the city council. I’ll donate a bottle of wine to the campaign of any council member who votes to take the vertiport out of the budget. Yes, I know what you’re thinking — Siegel is offering a bribe. Heaven forfend. That certainly doesn’t happen in Dallas.

—JEFF SIEGEL VIA BACK TALK PRESTON HOLLOW

VILLAGE TEA TO REOPEN AS I HEART BOBA

You may have noticed the vacant Village Tea Company storefront at Preston and Forest, which just opened last fall. They shut it down in June, sold everything at auction but will reopen as a boba tea shop in the same location. I have to say, I’m excited about this new store, I Heart Boba ... to open the first week of September.

—EMILY TOMAN VIA BACK TALK PRESTON HOLLOW

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“Children from all over the Metroplex got to be in the circus for a day through the Dallas nonprofit, Lone Star Circus School ... and learn all about what goes into each performance — the silk, the rings, the wardrobe and just clowning around.”

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faceBook fan profile // Preston Hollow neighbor Allen Dickey , 45, is an attorney, as is his wife, Jennifer. They have two children, ages 6 and 2.

what’s a little known fact about you?

I was on WFAA Channel 8’s ‘Whiz Quiz’ for several episodes from 1982-83.

what’s your most embarrassing moment?

Dying my hair orange with Sun-In spray in 1990, then having to get my hair dyed black in a women’s hair salon to cover it up.

what’s the one thing you wish you could do but are reasonably sure you never will?

Manage a sportsbook at a Las Vegas casino.

what’s your most treasured possession?

My Volkswagen Phaeton. what did you want to be when you grew up?

A politician.

if you could only eat at one neighborhood restaurant for the rest of your life, which would it be?

Mi Cocina on Preston and Forest. how would you explain your neighborhood to someone living in, say, newfoundland?

Very family-oriented and lots of mosquitoes.

what item in your closet is most humiliating?

All of the slacks I can’t wear any longer because of my increased waist size.

what do you miss about the you from 10 or 20 years ago? Smoking cigarettes — I like nicotine.

what brings a smile to your face every time?

The scene in “Hot Tub Time Machine” where John Cusack and his friends go back to the ‘80s and see people talking on gigantic cell phones and listening to cassette tapes.

what are some jobs you’ve held in the past?

Domino’s Pizza deliveryman, Lehman Brothers trading desk assistant, commercial real estate broker.

what celebrity would you most like to meet for coffee and why?

Larry David, hands down. Do you have a favorite quote?

“I have a theory that the truth is never told during the nine-to-five hours.” —Hunter S. Thompson would you skydive in the most beautiful place in the world? why or why not?

I would definitely do it, provided I knew I was terminally ill. Do you have any benign confessions to make?

I enjoy playing World of Warcraft.

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Local pilot Wayne Maynard recently returned from a trip to the North Pole. The 61-year-old took the solo journey in an effort to raise money and awareness for Grace Flight, a national organization that pairs volunteer pilots with people in need of transportation for medical or humanitarian needs. In our podcast interview with Maynard, he tells us about the trip and his personal reasons for embarking on such an adventure. Search: M AYNARD

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WHAT WASYOUR FAVORITESUMMER MEMORY THISYEAR?

Zipping around town in my black twoseater convertible, top down with ‘60s radio blasting! —LESLIE WHITE CLAY

A Texas tradition: spending most of my summer picking peas and peppers.

—ARM VILLAFRANCA

Seeing my dear friend, Blessing Rowland-Adeniyi, graduate with a master’s degree at Dallas Baptist University and give the opening prayer. She is Nigerian and is going back to open a school for poor rural children. Our tutoring relationship turned into a deep friendship, and I’m helping her with the school —KELLY L. STERN

Making bookmarks with children at the North Oak Cliff Branch Library to give to the hard working members of the library’s friends group. —ANN BEAVER

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W.O.W. (WE ONLY WAX)

Chandler Murphy has turned the “Yow” of waxing into a “Wow”—as in “Wow! That was easy!” The experienced aestheticians at her Dallas-based company, W.O.W! We Only Wax turned what can often be a hair-raising treatment into a virtually painless procedure.

As the name implies, Murphy’s discreet boutique does nothing but facial and body waxing. Men like it because it’s not part of a salon and everybody loves it because of the friendly, professional, well-trained staff. No wonder it got a top-five ranking from Citysearch.

W.O.W. (We Only Wax) 10910 N. Central Expy. #150 Dallas, TX 75231 214.739.2929 weonlywax.com

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LAUNCH

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Lori McCracken grew up around country music, traveling around East Texas honkytonks with her parents’ band, her diaper hooked to her mother’s bass drum during shows. “It wasn’t a classic childhood, but I wouldn’t trade it for the world.” Now, she’s following in her parents’ footsteps, singing and playing all over Dallas. McCracken’s music harks back to the good ol’ days of country music with influences like Patsy Cline and Tammy Wynette. “I feel like now, music has lent itself to pop and pop country,” McCracken says. “I’m ready to get back to the good, solid, country music. Not much of the younger generation has heard this stuff.” She taught herself to play guitar at age 16 and never took a singing lesson because “you either have it or you don’t,” her mother used to say. To pay the bills, she works as a graphic designer in Plano, but has begun focusing more on her music. She recently recruited a bassist, Dale Stock, and a drummer, Sarah Biglow, to add more power to her acoustic performances. McCracken has written eight original songs, three of them signed to AudioMoxie records — “80”, “Unforgivable Sin” and her favorite, “Stuck in Life.” It’s about that undeniable feeling of wanting to move on from the usual. “Man, if I could just sing and play, I’d be so much happier.” For updates on her shows this month, search for Lori McCracken on Facebook.

—EmiLy Toman

petpause blowin’ in the wind

This golden retriever pup, NASH — yes, named for former Mavericks star Steve Nash — enjoys his very first boat ride. His owner DOROTHY ALLYN says goldens make the best companions.

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WHAT GIVES?

Small ways that you can make a big difference for neighborhood nonprofits

ATTEND AN EVENT ...

on Sept. 29 at the Galleria Mall. “The Benefit of Giving” will feature dinner, dancing and keynote speaker Mike Huckabee. Tickets are $150 each, and 91 percent of proceeds benefit the Good Days Chronic Disease Fund. The organization supports chronically ill patients struggling to pay increasing medical bills. The event begins at 6:15 p.m. Call 972.608.7176 to reserve a seat. To donate online, visit gooddaysfromcdf.org.

GO SHOPPING

at the Family Place Resale Shop at Marsh and Forest. You’ll save up to 80 percent on clothing, accessories, collectibles and furniture while helping fund Family Place programs. The organization provides assistance to domestic violence victims, helping them relocate and start a new life. And when you come to shop, donate some items from your own closet. The shop’s greatest need is beds in a bag. To learn more, visit familyplace.org.

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JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

$10-$15 The Jewish Community Center will host its 14th annual Jewish Film Festival this month at several theaters around Dallas. The showcase will feature movies that depict experiences of Jewish people all over the world. It opens with a comedy, “The Yankles”, premiering at the Studio Movie Grill at Royal and Central. The film follows an ex-major league baseball player who decides to coach a college baseball team and lead them to the championship. Don Most, that guy from “Happy Days”, co-stars. The lineup also includes award-winning dramas like “The Loners”, “Anita”, “Jaffa”, and “Seven Minutes in Heaven”. To view the full schedule and locations, visit jcc.org or call 214.239.7115.

09.05 LABOR DAY PICNIC FREE

Radio station WRR 101.1 FM hosts its annual Labor Day Picnic 5-11 p.m. in the CenterPark Garden at NorthPark Center, featuring performances by the Dallas Wind Symphony, the Rhythm and Blues Band from Booker T. Washington, 5 Second Rule and the Arts District Chorale. 8080 N. Central. 214.361.6345 or northparkcenter.com

09.18-09.19 FALL CELEBRATION

FREE Start enjoying the fall at North Haven Gardens during its garden education program and plant sale, starting at 11 a.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. Learn how to get the most out of the year’s best gardening season. 7700 Northaven. 214.363.5316 or nhg.com.

09.23 PLAZA STYLE $10-$15

The Plaza at Preston Center will host its third annual fashion show, 6:30-8:30 p.m., benefiting The Fashionistas, a nonprofit that supports fashion design students. The event will feature the hottest new trends (for people and dogs) from tenants at the shopping center, plus some giveaways. theplazaatprestoncenter.com

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GAME TIME

Fro M ThE ro A d, T IME ouT TAvE rn looks like a tiny dive bar nestled among the upscale shops at Lovers and Inwood. But inside, you’ll find everyone from blue-collar workers to corporate executives. Co-owner Kevin McCormack calls it a “nice dive” with “normal people.” He and partner Al Merry bought the bar in the 1980s, pulled it out of debt, and opened it as Time Out Tavern in 1989, inspired by old-fashioned sports bars in Chicago. “It has to have some character,” McCormack says. “It has to have that neighborhood feel.” Countless pieces of sports memorabilia line the walls, including team flags, banners, newspaper clippings and photographs. Most of them came from garage sales or patron donations. Instead of a signature drink, the bar promotes the latest-and-greatest products such as Patron XO coffee-infused tequila and bubblegumflavored vodka. “Instead of having a signature drink, you might be better off experimenting and getting people to try new things,” McCormack says.

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THE ASIAN MINT $$ODFBWB Our Highland Park location, The Mint, offers an array of Asian-fused cuisine, specializing in Bangkok style dishes. We feature farm fresh ingredients, beautifully presented, coupled with a chic atmosphere and friendly service. Happy Hour is 5pm-6:30pm Mon.-Fri. – all beers and house wines are $3; $2 off appetizers, soups & salads. 4246 Oak Lawn Ave. 214.219.6469. The Asian Mint, along with its fused and sushi menus, also offers one of the best dessert bars in Dallas. 11617 N. Central Expwy. 214.363.6655. www.themintdallas.com

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 $ New location at Forest Lane, this Mexico City taqueria is a Dallas mustvisit. 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 must-try. “What a pleasant surprise.” George Bush. “Excellent service complements exceptional food.” Gary Fisher. “Best Tacos in Dallas.” Mico Rodriguez. Sun-Thurs 10am-11pm Fri-Sat 10am-1am. Catering available. 3318 Forest Lane Suite 100 Dallas TX 75234 972.247.8797

SPY VALLEY 2008 ($18) NEW ZEALAND>

Screwcaps aren’t a joke any more. Screwcaps and artificial corks accounted for one-quarter of the wine market in 2009 — compared to just 10 percent at the turn of the century. Meanwhile, the number of screwcaps increases by an estimated 500 million worldwide every year, and more and more expensive, high-quality wines are closed with screwcaps instead of traditional corks.

About the only area of wine where screwcaps haven’t made inroads is with the most expensive wines (and you can find $100 wines with screwcaps). Otherwise, they’re all over the place.

And why has this happened? Natural cork suffered through horrific quality-control problems in the past decade, when as many as 1 of 10 bottles of wine may have been spoiled by bad cork. (The technical term is TCA taint, a chemical process that makes the wine smell like a wet basement.) And though cork’s quality has improved over the past several years, screwcaps are here to stay. They may not take over the world as it was once thought they would, but they still offer quality, especially for wines that don’t have to age.

And they’re much easier to open. These screwcap wines offer a good overview of why the closure has become such a success. All of these are available at Central Market:

This California white is a blend of viognier and chenin blanc — fresh, crisp and fruity, which makes it an ideal screwcap wine. Chill it, twist it open, and enjoy it with grilled chicken with a minimum of fuss.

I’m not a big fan of Australian shiraz, which can be pretentious and difficult to drink — literally, thanks to too much fruit and too much alcohol. That’s not the case with the Jim Jim, which has plenty of shiraz character but without the phoniness.

New Zealand’s wines were among the first to adapt screwcaps, which suit the wines they make — bright and full of citrus and tropical fruits. Spy Valley may make the best sauvignon blanc in the world (and its riesling is even better).

JEFF SIEGEL’SWEEKLYWINE REVIEWS

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WITH YOUR WINE

Steamed mussels

Seafood, here in the middle of the prairie, is expensive. Plus, the quality, even when we pay a lot of money, can leave something to be desired. Mussels, on the other hand, are relatively inexpensive, simple to do, and consistent in quality. Serve this with a loaf of crusty bread and with one of the screwcap whites (and use the wine in the recipe).

mussels.

Serves four, takes 20 to 30 minutes

3-4 lbs fresh mussels

1 1/2 c white wine

1 onion, chopped

2 bay leaves

1/3 c chopped parsley

salt and pepper to taste

1. Wash the mussels under cool running water, and remove the beard (the stringy part on the side of the shell), if any. Farmraised mussels, which are sold in most supermarkets, will be fairly clean and mostly beardless. After washing, throw away any mussels that aren’t tightly closed. If it’s open, gently tap the shell, and it should close.

2. Combine everything in a heavy pot, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Cook for two minutes. If the mussels have opened, they’re ready. If not, cook for another 30 to 60 seconds.

3.Remove the mussels from the pot with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Then, carefully pour the liquid in the pot into the bowl with the mussels, making sure not to pour the liquid at the bottom of the pot, which can be sandy, into the bowl.

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Theyaren’tpaid,but they’reover-the-top dedicated—andprettydarngood

Early-morning jogs, strict diets and punishing workouts are par for the course when

you are a professional athlete. But what about the attorney, salesman or student who has a relentless passion for a particular sport?

We’re not talking about your typical weekend warrior, but the hard-core athlete driven by something deeper than a desire to have fun or shed pounds.

Some girls brave enough to sign up for roller derby end up with shattered bones, but neighborhood resident Meg Weathers has been lucky to sustain only some bruises and a popped shoulder joint.

“It’s a little bit of a badge of honor,” she says. “I’m almost embarrassed not to tell you I have more. My friend has a hematoma on her leg, and I was a little jealous.”

Weathers, known on the rink as Daisy Shoots, has been playing in the Assassination City Roller Derby League for about year with the Deadly Kennedys. The girls play on the third Saturday of each month from January to October. All four teams will compete in the championship round this month. Although it might look like a bunch of girls skating around in a circle trying to hammer each other, there’s more to it than that.

“It’s all about strategy,” Weathers says. “I think you kind of find a couple of things you’re good at. I’m fast, I can get in front of people. It’s incredibly engaging. You’re looking backward, but you’re skating forward. I get smacked pretty hard, so I fly pretty far.”

Sometimes, right into audience members’ laps. But that’s part of the fun, Weathers says.

“We like our fans to be that close. The energy level is awesome. People are wearing their team colors. It feels really cool because there are a lot people watching you, banging on the walls. My family’s staring right at me. The audience is always going crazy. I can’t think of a sport where you get that kind of exposure.”

When she’s not at her day job working for a local marketing firm, Weathers practices at least twice a week with the league and does yoga on her own to stay flexible. Though Weathers has been working out for years, she has never been much into sports. She actually studied theater in college.

“It’s a sport where people who are nonathletes become athletes,” she says about roller derby. “I think that’s a beautiful thing. It’s made me confident and not doubt myself. The other stuff in your life doesn’t seem so daunting. Assassination City is like a huge family. I have a huge amount of respect for all the girls.”

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Reza Anvarian’s alarm sounds at 4 a.m. every morning, and he hits the pavement by 4:45. He runs 5 to 7 miles, swims 2,000 meters and bikes about 40 miles — all in a day’s work. And somewhere in between, he runs a restaurant.

If you’ve frequented Southpaw’s Organic Café on Berkshire, you’ve probably seen Anvarian behind the counter chopping veggies and whipping up healthy rice bowls. When he’s not at the store, he’s training for the Longhorn Half Ironman set for early October in Austin. The triathlon includes a 1.2-mile open water swim, 56-mile bike ride and a half marathon. He’s been preparing for about three months now.

“It just feels good,” he says. “I’m addicted.”

While Anvarian has always been an athlete, triathlons are new to him. That’s because this Golden Glovewinner spent most of his life as a boxer. He started at age 12, right after he moved to the U.S. from Azerbaijan inEastern Europe. He went pro for two years before retiring and settling down in the restaurant business. He completed his first triathlon in Austin’s 2008 CapTex race after his trainer’s wife bet he couldn’t do it.

“To prove her wrong, I went out there, and I did it,” Anvarian says.

Owning a health food store makes it easy for him to eat well every day. But he doesn’t cut out all of the fun. He allows one “cheat meal” a week, like his recent trip to Twisted Root where he indulged in a burger, French fries and fried pickles. After cheating, he returns to his strict regimen.

“I eat super clean during the week. This is a lifestyle, but it’s not my life.”

But it still takes some serious commitment.

“To be able to say I did Ironman, I don’t think there’s anything tougher.”

“I eat super clean during the week. This is a lifestyle, but it’s not my life.”

As a kid, ron piacenti and his buddies played baseball all day long, grabbing up every bit of daylight they could.

“We stayed until the streetlights came on,” piacenti says, since his mother had ordered him home by dark.

Hewentontoplaycollegeballat Vanderbilt University, and his team won the southeasternConferencechampionship twice. At age 57, piacenti is still going strong, playing for the Cubs in the North texas men’s senior baseball League, one of the most competitive in the area. He has been playing shortstop in the 35-and-over division since 1995, working harder to compete with younger players. He lifts weights, does long toss drills with his brother, and regularly hits the batting cages.

“the game adjusts itself to your age,” he says. “I’ve been lucky and had no joint or bone injuries, which is fairly rare in this league.

In October, he’ll travel with the Cubs to phoenix, where the league plays its annual World seriesagainstothermsbL teams from throughout the country. piacenti’s team ranked first in its division at press time.

“A good part of baseball is the camaraderie on the bench. It’s like you’re back in college again. I’m probably going to play for quite a while longer.” n

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BAPTIST

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Pastor George A. Mason Ph.D. / Worship 8:30 & 11:00 am

Bible Study 9:40 am / www.wilshirebc.org

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Sunday School 9:30 am / Sunday Worship 10:30 am

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EASTDALLASCHRISTIANCHURCH / 629 N. Peak Street / 214.824.8185

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

Worship 8:30 & 10:50 am / Rev. Deborah Morgan / www.edcc.org

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

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Sunday: Sunday School 9:15 am, Worship 8:00 am, 10:30 am, & 6:00 pm / 214.363.1639 / www.ziondallas.org

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

THE LASTSHOULDN’T BE FIRST

DON’T PUTSOMUCH STOCK IN THAT SINGLE, NEGATIVE VOICE

It’s a problem for me, and I suspect it may be for you. It prevents me from making good decisions, clouds my judgment, and is even capable of ruining my day.

I call it “the tyranny of the last word.” Let me illustrate how this works.

Have you ever noticed that, of all the voices we hear in the course of a day, or even a meeting, the last voice always seems to have the greatest power? Put another way, no matter how many voices we hear, the last word has a way of having the greatest impact.

You’ve just presented a report or finished a project, or preached a sermon, and 10 people tell you that you did a great job. Then the last person in line tells you what was wrong with it (a grammatical error, perhaps, or you mistakenly wore brown shoes with your charcoal-gray slacks).

Which one do you remember? That’s the power of the last word.

Or you’re in a meeting, trying to make a tough decision. Many decisions are not easy; they are choices between imperfect alternatives. Twelve thoughtful people weigh in with their perspectives, their ideas and their suggestions, but of course, not everyone agrees. The big guy in the corner, who has sat silently until now, finally unfolds his arms and weighs in with a strong opinion. You are swayed by the power of the last word, and so is everyone else, as if they have forgotten the other 12 perspectives.

Do you see why I have come to call this phenomenon “the tyranny of the last word”?

If you identify with this, let me offer a couple of suggestions.

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First, while it is true that the opinions of others are important and worth paying attention to, I try not to give too much power over to others. After all, you can’t please all the people all the time — nor should you!

Take it from me. I’m the pastor of a church of almost 3,000 adult members. Most of the time I feel well supported and appreciated, but is everyone pleased with everything I do?

Guess again.

Leo Buscaglia once said, “Why is it that a hundred people can love you and one doesn’t like you, and what do you do? You forget the hundred and believe the one!” I need to hear criticism when it is constructive, but I cannot afford to focus on the negative. And that’s hard, when the negative has the last word.

Second, if you’re in a group that has to make a decision, give it some time if at all possible. Wait a day, and you will do better at balancing all the voices you heard, not just the last one. Experience has taught me that time is my friend, and that I’ll regret decisions made too quickly. I’ve also learned to listen to my own inner voice, the voice of my intuition. When I don’t, I often end up regretting that, too.

Finally, remember the hundred who love you. The other one probably doesn’t know you that well — or you remind him of his brother-in-law.

Monie is senior pastor of the Preston Hollow

tion is a regular feature underwritten by Advocate Publishing and the churches listed on these pages. For information about helping support the Worship section, call 214.560.4202.

I’m the pastor of a church of almost 3,000 adult members. Most of the time I feel well supported and appreciated, but is everyone pleased with everything I do? Guess again.

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Summer Dance & Fitness Classes for Children, Teens, and Adults, June 7— August 13. We offer a variety of programs for children ages two through adult! Morning, afternoon, and Evening classes are available. Choose from a variety of camps: Princes & Princesses, our Ballet/ Tap combo class, Creative Movement, or our Junior and Senior Summer Dance Intensives! We also offer adult, on-going classes, series, and workshops in ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, modern, contemporary, dance fitness, Yoga Booty Ballet, Dancing for Birth, Nia, and more! Get quality dance training in the heart of Lakewood! Register today, please see www.schoolofcbd.com for more information.

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6445 e. Lovers Ln., dallas 75214 214.369.9250. Conveniently located on Lovers Ln. near Abrams Rd., Ridgewood Park Weekday Programs offers a Preschool and Mother’s Day Out program for 1 through 5 year-olds. Emphasis is placed on helping each child to develop self-confidence and independence through successful learning opportunities. We want children to know their world and be able to participate in it. We are a licensed, developmental school celebrating our 50th anniver-

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attributes her success to Commercial r eal e stateWomenDallas(CreW). t henonprofitorganizationprovides mentoring,marketingandbusiness opportunities to women in the industry, and this year the group marks its 30th anniversary.

“e ven in the early to mid-’80s, there were women out there who knew the value of C re W. I knew it immediately,” says Hosford, who joined in 1985 and served as president in 1994.

It started in 1980 with a small group of 12 women networking over lunch, exchangingideasandlearningfrom each other how to succeed in a maledominatedbusiness. t hateventually evolvedintoregularspeakers,panel discussions and workshops.

t oday, C re W hasmorethan300 local professionals affiliated with 8,000 members nationally through other networks throughout the U. s. and Canada.

“I would say that for 15 years now, maybemore,morethanhalfofmy business connections are from C re W,” Hosfordsays.“Agoodbitofthatis national connections.”

b ut it wasn’t all about getting ahead. t he members also wanted to give back to the community. Hosford incorporated C reW’s 510(c)3 status and served on the board of trustees, helping the organization carry out its philanthropic mission, C re W Careers — helping disadvantaged girls pursue a good career, whether in commercial real estate or any other field.

“We want to be the women who help other women,” Hosford says. “We got into this to help other women.”

t heystartedin2003bygivingto Girls Inc.and DallasHabitatfor Humanity. Neighborhood resident e liza s olender, a broker with s olender-Hall Inc.and1995 C re W Dallaspresident, co-founded the national C re W Foundation. s he says the Dallas chapter paved the way, and C re W Career programssoonbeganrollingoutto chapters throughout the country.

“UsingDallas’philanthropicmodel, we inspired on the national level to give back,” s olender says.

DallasWomen’sFoundationtocover more ground.

“We outsourcedittotheexperts,” Hosford says.

C re W boardmemberssubmitted recommendations to the foundation, and over the years, grants have been awardedtononprofitssuchas t he Family p lace, s usanG.Komenfor the Cure, Genesis Women’s s helter, YWCAof m etropolitanDallasand Interfaith Housing Coalition, as well as a more concentrated effort with the IrmaLerma r angel s chool, a DI sD

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s ince 1985, C re W Dallas has raised $2.8millionformorethan40local nonprofits focused on helping women and girls.

“Women are really interested in giving back to the community,” Hosford says. “(We want) to show disadvantaged girls that they can do more than flip burgers.”

s olender, whose brokerage company represents nonprofits, says her involvement with C re W shaped her life.

“Itwasveryhelpfultohaveother women I could talk to,” s olender says. “t hey were mentors. It really makes me much more valuable as a leader.”

the commercial real estate industry has come a long way, solender says, and the best part is when there’s a room fullof CreW membersnegotiating a deal. really, a room full of friends.

“t hat’s really fun.”

Today, CREW has more than 300 local professionals affiliated with 8,000 members nationally through other networks throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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

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

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

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BIRDDOGCATFISH Caring For Pets In Their Own Home With Familiar Sights, Smells & Routines. Dog Walks, Vacations, Overnights. Beth. 469-235-3374

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

THEPETNANNYDALLAS.COM In-home TLC for cats, dogs & birds. Bonded & insured. Ask for The Pet Nanny. 214-244-4330 Dallas’ First Doggie Daycare Featuring “Open Play” Boarding

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

TADDY’S

PET SERVICES

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

BUY/SELL/TRADE

TEXAS RANGERS BASEBALL SUITE Share this prime suite on a single-game basis for select games during the 2010 season. Our suite is located directly behind home plate, and each game includes 16 tickets, three parking passes, game day programs, private bathroom, air-conditioned seating, three televisions with cable channels, and a great view of the game and the Ballpark. Great for birthday parties, anniversaries, family reunions and client appreciation events. Email rangerssuite@gmail.com or call 214-560-4212 for more information.

DAILYWALKS, VISITS, OVERNIGHTS SERVINGDFWSINCE 1992

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TO ADVERTISE CALL 214.560.4203

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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

APT FOR LEASE 4920 Victor St, Munger Hist area. 1,800Sq. ft. 3 Bed/2.5 Bath. Formal Dine/living. Full Sz Wash/Dryer Hookup. Private balcony $1,250pm. Kelly. 972-965-5759

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

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

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

APPLIANCE REPAIR/SERVICE

APPLIANCE REPAIR SPECIALIST

Repair, Sales. 214-321-4228

JESSE’S A/C & APPLIANCE SERVICE

TACLB13304C All Makes/Models. 214-660-8898

CARPENTRY & REMODELING

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

CARPENTER Custom Cabinets, & Trim, Reorganize Closets, Repair Rotten Wood, Set Doors, Kitchen & Baths, Refs. Return Calls By End Of Business Day. Dave. 214-684-4800

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

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

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

REMODEL FOR LESS 972-822-7501 www.CuttingEdgeRenovationsLLC.com

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

TACLA28514E American GENERAL CONTRACTOR Air Conditioning & Heating Sales, Service, All Brands. ONE SOURCE — ALL YOUR NEEDS 214-350-0800

Building

Carpentry & remodeling

RYAN & BOZEMAN HOMES Design | Build | Remodel Preserving neighborhoods Lakewood, Lake Highlands and Preston Hollow

214.828.4114

ryanbozeman.com

Cleaning ServiCeS

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

$20 OFF - MAID 4 YOU Bonded & Insured. Park Cities/M Street Refs. Joyce. 214-232-9629

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

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

DALLAS MAIDS Recommended by D Home Mag DallasMaids.com Free Estimates. 469-487-6669

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

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

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

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

WANTED Houses To Clean & Windows to Wash 20 Years Exp. Reliable, Efficient, Excellent Refs., Ms.Sunny 214-724-2555

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

I CAN FIX IT NOW! 214-926-7144 Computer & Network Support. Operating Systems, Hardware, Security & Game Consoles. OMGFixit.com.

ConCrete/ maSonry/paving

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

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

EDMOND’S PAVING Asphalt & Concrete

•Driveways •Sidewalks •Patios •Repairs 214-957-3216 • www.edmondspaving.com

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

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

• Swimming Pool Remodel

• Patios

eleCtriCal ServiCeS

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

Flooring & Carpeting

AUREUS HARDWOOD FLOORS 972-207-4262. www.northtxflooring.com

BOULE HARDWOOD FLOORS

Installation, Refinishing, Handscrape, Dust Containment System. BBB Accredited Business. (Visa/MC) 214-908-6251

DALLAS HARDWOODS 214-724-0936

‘07, ‘08, ‘09 CONSUMERS CHOICE AWARDS Making Homes

972-926-7007

www.ArrowElectric.net

Phones Answered 24/7

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.

A FATHER, SON & GRANDSON TEAM

Wood Fences, Automatic Gates & Decks Call Haven Edwards 214-327-0560

ABSOLUTE TEXAS FENCE

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

MASTERPIECE HARDWOODS Install, Sand And Finish. Old World Handscrapes. 469-853-2039

STAINED CONCRETE FLOORS

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

TRINITY FLOOR COMPANY 214-943-1157

Since 1934, Trinity Floors has served the Metroplex with fine flooring. trinityfloors.com

• Stone work

• Stamp Concrete

972-727-2727

Deckoart.com

eleCtriCal ServiCeS

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

ACCURATE ELECTRIC

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

New/Repair Wood Fences. 214-732-0139

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

AUTOMATIC DRIVEWAY GATES Installation, Repair, Maintenance, Residential, Commercial. Lone Star Access Control. 214-532-9608

KIRKWOOD FENCE & DECK

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

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

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

WORLEY TILE & FLOORING Custom Marble Install. 214-779-3842 Grout

WHITE

MAIDS AND HOME SERVICES

Since 1983 · satisfaction guaranteed

carpet windows · lawn

972.495.3478

beckncallmaids.com

ComputerS & eleCtroniCS

214-321-1110 I.T. ROADMAP Tech Support Home or Business computers repaired. Virus, Internet, wireless, slow, All fixed! Brad or Amy

A+ CERTIFIED COMPUTER HELP Training $45

a Hr. Remote Support Save Time/Money. $11per

1/4 hr W $15 Min. 214-912-0885

BILL’S COMPUTER REPAIR

Virus Removal, Data Recovery. Home /Biz. Network Install. All Upgrades & Repairs. PC Instruction, No Trip Fee. 214-348-2566

ALL ELECTRICAL SERVICES

972-877-4183 Res/Com E19347 McCarter Electrical Service, Inc. $50 Off Service Calls in September.

AMPLE AMPS for home/business. TECL 19031

MHK Electrical Contractors, Inc. 214-675-1375

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

FRITZ ELECTRIC Lic. Electrician TECL 24978 30 yrs exp. 214-629-0391

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

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN Res/Commercial 20 yrs exp. Free est. 972-489-1597 Brian

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

TEXAS ELECTRICAL • 214-289-0639

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

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

EST. 1991 #1

COWBOY

FENCE & IRON CO.

214.692.1991

SPECIALIZING IN Wood Fences &Auto Gates

cowboyfenceandiron.com

Art

Decks

214-435-9574

artdeck-o.com

CHIMNEY SWEEP Dampers/Brick & Stone Repair. DFW Metro. Don 214-704-1722

• Slabs • Pier & Beam

• Mud Jacking • Drainage

• Free Estimates

• Over 20 Years Exp. 972-288-3797

We Answer Our Phones

GaRaGe dooRs

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

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

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

214.348.7242

Glass, WindoWs & dooRs

A FATHER, SON & GRANDSON TEAM

Expert Window Cleaning. Storm windows our specialty. Haven Edwards 214-327-0560

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

EAST DALLAS WINDOW CLEANING Free Estimates. Dependable. Derek. 214-827-7661

ENERGYSMARTIMPROVEMENTS.COM

Window And Door Replacement. 469-358-8137

GREEN WINDOW COMPANY 214-295-5405

Specialty In Replacement Windows/Doors

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

OAK CLIFF MIRROR & GLASS Custom showers, doors, glass, mirrors. 214-747-3717

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

WINDOW SASH & SILL REPAIR

Molding and Cabinets. Pete 214-923-5097

WindowCraft

Since 1995 member BBB 30% Tax Credit 0% Financing Replacement Windows

Wood Window Specialist

1-800-660-5811

Handyman seRvices

4 SEASONS HANDYMAN

We do it all! Call 469-723-1000

A NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN

Electrical, Plumbing, & Carpentry Call Tim Dodson. 214-824-4620, 214-597-4501

ALL JOBS BIG/SMALL

38 years exp. Ron Payne 214-755-9147

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

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

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

HOME REPAIR & MAINTIANCE Call Steve Brandt. 214-440-7070

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

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

KIRKPATRICK Home Service 214-729-8334 Skilled Carpentry • White Rock area 28 Years

MARK GASKILL All Repairs/Remodels. Int/Ext. Skilled. wWw‘74. 972-333-8884 home/business

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

NEIGHBORHOOD HANDYMAN Large, Small Jobs, Repair List, Renovations. References. 214-489-0635

WANTED: ODD JOBS & TO DO LISTS Repair, Paint, Clean, Install. 26 years experience. Allen’s Handyman & Home Repair 214-288-4232

WINDOW SASH & SILL REPAIR Molding and Cabinets. Pete 214-923-5097

House paintinG

ABRAHAM PAINT SERVICE A Women Owned Business 25 Yrs. Int/Ext. Wall Reprs. Discounts On Whole Interiors and Exteriors 214-682-1541

BENJAMIN’S PAINTING SERVICE Quality Work At Reasonable Prices. 214-725-6768

MANNY’S HOME PAINTING & REPAIR Int./Ext. Sheetrock. Manny 214-554-1327

RAMON’S INT/EXT PAINT

Sheetrock, Repairs. 214-679-4513

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

BRIAN GREAM

PAINTING & RENOVATIONS LLC

• Interior/Exterior • Drywall • Rotten Wood • Gutters

inteRioR desiGn

A&B INTERIOR DESIGN Res/Com. Interior Design Services. www.abinteriordesigns.com.

Licensed./NCIDQ Cert. 214-763-9888

CIELA DESIGN 832-428-3857 Residential/Commercial Interior Design Services. cieladesign.com

INTERIOR DESIGN / CONSULTING Carolyn Contreras ASID Licensed/Exp. 214-363-0747

KIM ARMSTRONG INTERIOR DESIGN www.interiorsbykim.com

Licensed/CID/ASID 214-500-0600

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

LUXE INTERIOR DESIGN

Designs You Want To Live In At Prices You Can Live With. James. 214-808-0290

House paintinG

1 AFFORDABLE HOUSE PAINTING and Home Repair. Quality work. Inside and Out. Free Ests. Local Refs. Ron 972-816-5634 or 972-475-3928

#1 GET MORE PAY LES 85% Referrals/Estimates 214-348-5070

A TEXTURE & FINISH SPECIALIST

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

All General Contracting Needs 214.542.6214

WINDOWWORKS BY REBECCA

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Shop At Home For Custom Window Treatments. 214-215- 2981

KitcHen/BatH/ tile/GRout

FENN CONSTRUCTION Any Tile Anywhere. www.dallastileman.com 214-343-4645

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

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

MIKE ALAN 469-576-1636. 25 Years Experience in the Art of Installing Tile.

STONE AGE Granite, Marble, Tile. Kitchens & Baths. Counter Tops. www.stoneagetexas.com. Dennis 972-276-9943

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

TWELVE OAKS CONSTRUCTION

Remodel·Repair·Rebuild

Painting Drywall Carpentry 214 994 5073

4207 Live Oak St. #1207 dbrooksiv@live.com

Will match or beat any written estimate

insulation/

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ENERGYSMARTIMPROVEMENTS.COM Radiant Barrier Insulation. 469-358-8137

inteRioR desiGn

A CLEAN SLATE Bring Life Into Your Home This Summer. Interior & Event Design Services. Tablescapes, Artful Details. Don Moore Interiors and Event Design. For A Free Consultation. dpm0202@mac.com 270-993-0782

A LADY’S TOUCH WALLPAPERING

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

Lawns, Gardens & Trees

A BETTER TREE COMPANY • JUST TREES

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

A BETTER TREE MAN Trims, Removals, Insd. 10 Yrs Exp. Roberts Tree Service. 214-808-8925

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

ALTON MARTIN LANDSCAPING Spectacular Curbside Appeal! Excellent refs. 214-893-2420

ARTHUR’S SPRINKLER REPAIR Serving E. Dallas for 20 yrs. LI 3449. 214-660-4860

AYALA’S LANDSCAPING SERVICE

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

B.J.’S LANDSCAPING Complete Lawn & Garden

Maintenance. Seasonal Color/Perennials. Certified. 16 Yrs. Exp. Res/Com. 214-336-4673

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

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

BILLY JACK SPRINKLER REPAIR & INSTALL

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

BLOUNTS TREE SERVICE Spring Tree Service

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

BUSSEYS LAWN CARE

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

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

CHUPIK TREE SERVICE

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

DALLAS K.D.R.SERVICES • 214-349-0914

Lawn Service & Landscape Installation

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

HOLISTIC TREE CARE

A Full-Service Tree Care Company

Chuck Ranson, Certified Arborist c.ranson@sbcglobal.net 214-537-2008

HOLMAN IRRIGATION

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

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

PARADISE LANDSCAPES

www.ParadiseLandscapes.net 214-328-9955

RONS LAWN Organic Solutions. Not Environmental Pollution. Landscape & Maintenance 972-222-LAWN (5296)

SALAS SERVICES See our ad in this issue. 972-413-1800 SalasServices.com

SPRINKLERS, LANDSCAPING, Stone Work, Drainage. Installed and Repair. Call Kevin at 214-535-3352,Lic#7840. www.bigdirrigation.com

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

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

WATER-WISE URBAN LANDSCAPES

www.TexasXeriscapes.com 469-586-9054

Lawns, Gardens & Trees

PesT ConTroL

MOSQUITO SYSTEMS

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

McDANIEL PEST CONTROL Prices Start at $75 +Tax for General Treatment

Average Home, Interior, Exterior & Attached Garage Quotes for Other Services

214-328-2847

Lakewood Resident

PLumbinG

ANDREWS PLUMBING • 214-354-8521 # M37740 Insured. All your plumbing needs.

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

ASTRO PLUMBING 214-566-9737

24/7 Free Est. Sewers & Drains. Major CCs

JOE FAZ 214-794-7566

Sewers • Drains • Bonded

License #1138402 • Available 24 hours / 7 days

JUSTIN’S PLUMBING SERVICE

For All Your Plumbing Needs. ml#M38121 972-523-1336. www.justinsplumbing.com

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

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

SHEFFIELD PLUMBING We do it right the 1st time. Repairs, Rmdls. Insd. 214-941-8600

SPECK PLUMBING Licensed & Insured C 214-562-2360 • H 214-660-8378

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MPL36677

• Water Leaks

• Electric Sewer Drain Cleaning

• Repair/Remodel

• Water Heater

• Gas Piping

• Video Camera Inspection

• Shower Pans 214-808-9262

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PooLs

LEAFCHASERS POOLS

Service & Repairs. Insured. APSP Cert. Local Resident Jonathan. 214-729-3311

MICHAEL’S POOL SERVICE

Maintenance & Repair 214-727-7650

PLAYMORE POOLS CO. Design, Construction, Consulting & Renovations. 214-823-0169 www.playmorepools.com

THE POOL LADY Personal/Affordable/Quality Pool Care since 1982. Marsha 214-553-1974

WHITE ROCK POOL CLEANING

Friendly Service & Repairs. 20 yrs experience whiterockpools.com David 214-769-8012

Pools

POOLWORKS

SWIMMING POOL REPAIR

25 years experience

Marty Halliburton · 214-212-0360

Accepts most major credit cards

Roofing & gutteRs

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DFW ROOFING Reliable, Affordable, Experienced. 214-725-3946

GREEN SERVICE COMPANY 214-295-5405

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GUARANTY ROOFING 214-760-3666

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PLATINUM ROOFING Metal & Non-Metal

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Roofing & gutteRs

ROOF LEAKS? LATHAM ROOFING

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WHITE ROCK ROOFING AND REPAIRS

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THE CATHOlIC fOuNd ATION, based in Preston Hollow, is calling for nominations for this year’s Work of Heart program that honors deserving Catholic schoolteachers in the area. As the school year begins, parents, teachers and students are encouraged to recommend their choices for the award, which amounts to $500 in grants. For details visit catholicfoundation.org.

THE prOVIdENCE pAT r IOT s second-grade girls softball team went undefeated this summer in the Town North YMCA Softball League. The players attend Providence Christian School Of Texas.

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w.T. wHITE sTudENTs Of THE lONgHOrN sOlAr COrps competed again this year in the Hunt-Winston Solar Car Challenge, driving their solar car along an 866-mile route from Fort Worth to Boulder, Colo. The team received the Guntis Terauds Award for “courage in the face of engineering obstacles”. Team captain Alex Madere received the Order of the Solar Cell, awarded to people with a strong passion and belief in high school solar car racing.

w.T. w HITE s ENIOr J ulIE NEguss IE received the Gates Millennium Scholarship, which covers tuition, room, board and other college expenses. Negussie is among 1,000 minority students selected for the scholarship. Funded by Bill and Melinda Gates, the scholarships are awarded through the United Negro College Fund to “outstanding, low-income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific islander American and Hispanic American students.”

THE HIllCrEsT HIgH s CHOOl INTErACT CluB received the 2009-10 Presidential Citation Award from Rotary International, recognizing the group for “strengthening Rotary’s future through exemplary action and service.”

MArsH MIddlE s CHOOl was spruced up last month thanks to representatives from Fidelty Investment and volunteers from the Volunteer Center Of North Texas. The project included creating a College and Career Investigation Center with books and a boardroom setting for students to host events like Student Council meetings; planting a garden in the courtyard; outdoor classrooms and solar lighting; and a general renovation of the main entrance.

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w.T. wHITE 2006 AluMNus BryAN HOlAdAy was drafted to the Detroit Tigers. The catcher led TCU to the College World Series, playing 68 games for Horned Frogs this season, batting .355 with 17 home runs and 53 RBIs. He also won this year’s Johnny Bench Award.

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sTAuBACH received the 2010 Hope for Humanity award from the Dallas Holocaust Museum, and he’ll be honored at a special dinner on Nov. 11 at the Fairmont Hotel.

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It was just after sunset when Cynthia macLennan returned home. Her poodle that patrols her home had been a bit sick of late. A friend had come by to check on the pooch, so at first she didn’t think anything of her bedroom light being left on. she hopped out of the car and walked a couple doors down to visit a friend for a few minutes.

When she returned to her house, macLennan was shocked at what she found inside.

“the door was wide open,” she says. “the kitchen cupboard and drawers were all wide open. my bedroom was trashed.”

Frightened by the scene, she quickly grabbed her phone and called for help.

“I picked up my dog and went in my bedroom and dialed 911,” macLennan says. “the police were here so quickly.”

Among the items stolen were jewelry passed down from her mother, a brand new laptop computer, tools, cash and even a pair of her glasses. Fortunately, she had all her computer files on a flash drive.

“I was frightened and angry, and I’m still angry,” she says. “It’s just such a violation.”

strangely, the burglar filled her dog’s bowl with food. And despite many things being stolen, some electronics were left behind. she believes the burglars may have actually been in her home when she drove up.

“the policeman who came said since they

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The Victim: Cynthia Mac lennan

The Crime: Burglary

date: wednesday, July 21

Time: Between 7 a.m. and 9:30 p.m. location: 5800 block of Harvest Hill

left the flat screen tV, they probably were spooked,” macLennan says. “It was my driving up that spooked them. I am so grateful I didn’t walk in and get hurt. I’m OK, and my dog’s OK.”

since the burglary, macLennan has added a security system for more protection.

Dallas police Lt. barry payne of the North Central patrol Division says the burglars probably fed the dog to stop it from barking, and may have either been disturbed while stealing, or simply ran out of room for transport.

“It is possible that the burglars were scared off, but there was a lot of property taken and it appears that the suspects may have spent a good amount of time inside,” he says. “Usually if burglars spends a good amount of time inside and they are intending to take something, they move it near the door or unhook it to facilitate taking it. the property may have been too big or too much to carry, but that is purely speculation.”

If a resident returns home and believes someone is in their home, payne recommends staying outside in a safe place and calling 911.

“they should not risk their lives by trying to enter and confront a suspect.” — SEAN CHAFFIN

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