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Vol. 6, No. 11: Section One | Neighborhood News | Community Calendar and Food Guide | Local Arts | Opinions

WINDING ROADS

International Guitar Festival plays at Market Hall

By Jo Ann Holt joannholt@gmail.com The 42nd Annual Dallas International Guitar Festival (DIGF) is Friday, May 3 through Sunday, May 5 at Dallas Market Hall at 2200 Stemmons Freeway.

The venue has ample free parking for show attendees. DIGF hours are noon to 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 5. Continuous music on four stages plays throughout the festival.

The DIGF is the largest and oldest guitar show in the world, blending musicians, fans, collectors and celebrities together into one huge musical extravaganza.

Visitors can buy, sell, trade or just browse among the thousands of new and vintage guitars, basses, amps, banjos, mandolins, straps and strings, effects pedals, keyboards, music memorabilia and more. Over 60 local, regional and national artists will perform on the festival’s four music stages.

Entertainment lineup features female guitarists. This year’s lineup features female guitarists all day on Friday, May 3 on the Sweetwater Stage, which kicks off the festival’s musical entertainment. Such powerful women

The largest amputee support group in the U.S., the Dallas Amputee Network (DAN), is the beneficiary from the annual “Legapalooza” event on Sunday, May 5 from noon to 7 p.m. at Milo Butterfingers at 5645 SMU Blvd.

Popular Beatles cover band A Hard Night’s Day is the featured attraction.

They will perform from 1 to 4 p.m. DJ Dave Coke and Clint Boyd & The DOSE Band will also appear. Chair massages and a silent auction will take place throughout the day. A live auction featuring auctioneer Chuck Darling will begin at 4 p.m.

“When we started this up several years ago, none of us realized how big it would become,” said Tommy Donahue, manager at Milo Butterfingers and founder of “Legapalooza.”

“Our incredible

Now in its eighth season, the Saint Michael’s Farmers Market at 8011 Douglas Ave. opens on Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to noon every Saturday until Saturday, Sept.

28. Long-time vendors will be St. Michael's returning, as well as quite a few new ones. More than 30 vendors will be on hand. And on Saturday, May 4, the Jubilee neighborhood young entrepreneurial team will sell their lemonade for National Lemonade Day. – Marillyn Seeberger

SERENDIPITY LABS

DIGF

Serendipity Labs, an upscale co-working and flexible office space in the Dallas Arts District at 2323 Ross Ave., 17th Floor, opens their doors on Thursday, May 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. for champagne, hors d’oeuvres and beats while enjoying a great view of downtown.

Entertainment including caricature artists, balloon artists, a DJ, cocktail readings, escape rooms, casino games and much more will be provided.

– Serendipity Labs

Jackie Venson will headline this year's Dallas International Guitar Festival. guitar players as Jackie Venson (just named Best Guitar Player at Austin Music Awards, only the third woman to win this award in 37 years); Arielle; Joanna Connor; Ally Venable and Kara Grainger

will perform.

Past and present headliners include George Lynch, Eric Gales, Sonny Landreth, Ian Moore, guitar cont'd on page 5

A Hard Night’s Day headlines charity event

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Time to go to market at St. Michael's

Office space ready to open up

PHILANTHROPY

By David Mullen

COMMUNITY NEWS

sponsors and dedicated volunteers are what make ‘Legapalooza’ work.”

Donahue lost his right leg in 1981 after being struck by a hit-and-run driver.

Throughout the years, “Legapalooza” has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for the nonprofit DAN. Over the years and with the help of contributions garnered through “Legapalooza,” DAN has sent more delegates to the Amputee Coalition National Conference than any other support group nationwide, maintains a 24-hour hotline to organize visits from Amputee Coalition-certified visitors with amputees and amputee candidates and holds monthly meetings to discuss accomplishments and goals.

“Our goal is to make sure that DAN continues to provide first-rate services that help all amputees,” Donahue said.

Bruce Vincent contributed to this story.

Undermain goes south of the border Now through Sunday, May 5, Undermain Theatre at 3200 Main St. presents the “Whither Goest Thou America” festival. The centerpiece is a undermain world premier

by Matthew Paul Olmos titled “so go the ghosts of méxico, part three, ‘a poet sings the daughter songs.’” Directed by Undermain artistic director Katherine Owens, it is the final installment in a three-play cycle exploring the U.S./Mexico drug wars.

– Theresa Webster

2 3 4 5 6 DAN

Tommy Donahue, founder of “Legapalooza.”

INSIDE Notes from the Editor Bubba Flint DISD Uptown Girl Community Calendar Charity Spotlight Photo of the Week Charity Spotlight Crossword Puzzle Your Stars This Week History on the Trail Dotty Griffith Recipe Life on the Trail Hammer and Nails

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Stop kicking my seat or we are dueling!

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com I was fortunate enough to see “Hamilton” at Fair Park Music Hall last week and I was so disappointed. Oh, not by the play. It is riveting and epic. It was all about the bored teenager sitting behind me who kicked the back of my seat throughout the entire performance. Despite pleas to stop, her older female guardian — I am not going to rush to conclusions — thought it was cute. Wait, what? Cute?

At that price? Just because I am a member of the media (insert joke here) doesn’t mean I get tickets for free. I paid a month’s income to attend.

I wanted to challenge her to a duel at intermission or at the end of the performance, but she and her accomplice, I mean accompanier, had left early … At the end of the show, the cast made a plea to contribute to AIDS research and had buckets throughout the lobby waiting for contributions.

It was an uncomfortable moment, at best. At those prices, just add a little extra on the ticket price to go to the charity. No one will notice …

Are you watching junior high, or middle James the Gambler school as it is called in on “Jeopardy?” A these parts, as a miserprofessional bettor in able experience. Well, Las Vegas, I will back up Dallas ISD is trying to his wager anytime. He is make a difference. In a amazing ... Pothole of the release, the district acweek: George Washington knowledges that attencould not toss a silver tion is paid to elementary dollar across Washington and high school and that Street without the potmiddle school is “the last holes sucking it up. I don’t frontier.” A new initiamean to wig out, but as tive would bring strateprogress is allegedly being gies proven to lift school made on pothole ridden performance including streets like strategic Lemmon staffing, Avenue, instrucdo you tional exactually cellence, see anyone social and working? emotional Lanes are support, blocked, extended but not learning a single and suptar-wieldportive ing workDavid Mullen partnerer can be ships to found … Reservations the 24 Dallas ISD midare now being accepted dle schools. “We are not at Homewood at 4002 providing what we need Oak Lawn Ave. which is to be providing to our the new restaurant from middle school students,” award-winning chef Matt said Stephanie Elizalde, McCallister. Look forDallas ISD Chief of School ward to experience the Leadership. The initia"warm atmosphere + gen- tive would cost about $10 uine food" as promised. million to implement and I just need to refill the well worth it in my opincoffers after “Hamilton.” ion ... As a follow-up to Hopefully, no one will an earlier piece in this kick the back of my seat column, there seems … Everyone remembers to be some movement.

NEWS FROM DISTRICT 8

Dallas ISD Trustee Miguel Solis First graduating class at IDEA! Congratulations to the first graduating class of the Innovation Design Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA), one of Dallas ISD’s inaugural personalized learning (PL) campuses.

As a PL school, IDEA launched as the first Dallas ISD high school to reimagine the classroom by creating a model that addresses the individual learning styles of each student. It’s hard to believe it’s been four years already, and the school continues to be an innovative force as the staff prepares students for college and career. IDEA’s graduation ceremony is scheduled for noon on Saturday, May 25, at the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith.

Summer learning opportunities.

Summer is just weeks away, and it’s the perfect time to take a break and relax. It’s also an ideal time to enjoy fun-filled enrichment activities.

Filling the summer with handson, enriching activities will not only keep students productively engaged, but will also help retain the academics learned during the school year.

For that reason, Dallas ISD offers summer programs and enrichment opportunities in partnership with several community organizations. These programs will be highlighted at the Discover Summer Fair, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 27, at Billy Earl Dade Middle School.

Summer enrichment programs include the arts, science, technology and other areas that will help prevent summer loss by reinforcing what students learned during the year in fun and interactive Miguel Solis sessions. Visit the dallasisd.org/discoversummer website for more information, and don’t miss this opportunity to find the enrichment program that fits your child’s needs.

In other news: Career Institutes. Dallas ISD is launching two new Career Institutes to expand career options for highly motivated students who want to enter the construction trades and earn a living wage right out of high school. The program opens in August 2019. To learn more about these programs for incoming 9thgrade students, the district will host information sessions across the district starting at 6 p.m. each evening. See full schedule online for the nearest location.

District 8 superintendent scholar. Congratulations to District 8’s Superintendent Scholarship recipient Jennifer Jaquez Mendez.

Jennifer was one of 62 seniors across the district to receive $2,500 to help with college expenses.

William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor

National child safety advocacy group, Stop Child Predators, called on state and local government leaders in the U.S. to ban hidden cameras in Airbnbs. I had previously written that property owners were setting up hidden cameras in their rentals to spy on renters. President of Stop Child Predators Stacie Rumenap said, “Week after week, Airbnb finds themselves the subject of yet another hidden camera nightmare. These horrific accounts from Airbnb guests demonstrate how unsettling it is for guests that find them being filmed without their

CRIME WATCH April 19 — 3:28 a.m.

2000 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke the door and stole property from the complainant’s business.

April 19 — 12:09 p.m.

4100 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

April 19 — 5:16 p.m.

11600 Block, Preston Rd. (75230) Theft of Property: Four unknown suspects entered the complainant’s business and stole property.

April 19 — 5:40 p.m.

2500 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75204) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect threatened the complaint with a weapon and stole property.

April 20 — 7:41 a.m.

5700 Block, E. Mockingbird Ln. (75206) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect used an unknown tool to enter the complainant’s business and stole property.

April 20 — 11:29 a.m.

2800 Block, Live Oak St. (75204) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s residence and ransacked the complainant’s drawers.

April 20 — 1:41 p.m.

1400 Block, Main St. (75202) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: An unknown

suspect displayed a knife and stole property.

April 21 — 7:55 a.m.

3200 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s vehicle window.

April 21 — 9:03 a.m.

8600 Block, Turtle Creek Blvd. (75225) Assault: An unknown suspect threatened to kill the complainant and her dog.

April 21 — 3:47 p.m.

5300 Block, Manett St. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

April 21 — 11:42 p.m.

700 Block, Elm St. (75202) Assault: The suspect assaulted the complainant.

for government leaders to step in to protect our children.” No kidding.

This has got to stop …

And speaking, or writing of sitting ducks, as a joke and in reference to another recent mention in this column, I was given a five-pack of Peeps for Easter. I hate to admit it, but the one Peep I actually ate was not that bad.

It did not taste like a cat furball as I had previously stated. I still want to be hired by Peeps corporate, as workers must work for one month in March and get 11 months off. I would use the time to visit ponds full of marshmallow ducks worldwide.

UPTOWN GIRL

The worldwide rebellion Texas missed

By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com You’ve surely seen them flooding social media — humans, young and old, activists, revolutionaries — taking over public areas in just about every area of the world. They took the globe at Universal Studios, covered the floors in a “die-in” at the Natural History Museum and stormed Parliament in the nude.

The uprising I talk about is known as Extinction Rebellion, a movement to spread awareness that life on Earth is in crisis. Being that the rebellion began just last year in May, it’s quite impressive that International Extinction Rebellion has stormed the entire globe, stirring the public and bringing awareness that cannot be ignored. Scientists agree that we have entered a period of abrupt climate breakdown and we are in the midst of a mass extinction of our own making and XR aims to change that.

This peaceful protest has done well to bring awareness to thousands and created such a rising in London that they’re calling one of the major stakeouts The Battle of Waterloo Bridge. But battle it is not. There have been thousands arrested across the globe, simply for demanding recognition of climate change.

XR is working on behalf of three

major goals: to halt biodiversity loss, go carbon neutral by 2025 and create a citizen's assembly on climate justice, which was (unofficially) held in London last week. While it’s been proven that conventional approaches like voting, lobbying, petitions and protest have failed because of the political and economic interests of those in power. Therefore, they have taken on a strategy of non-violent, disruptive civil disobedience — a rebellion.

With the International XR still boiling across the world, one might find it odd that the only hotspot in Texas has been Austin (no surprise there) and it’s nothing near what we’ve seen in other parts of the world. Historical evidence shows that we need the involvement of 3.5 percent of the population to succeed with this.

“Texas is a fascinating case study for me,” a New Yorker said to me this week, “so much amazing potential in solar and wind but total reluctance to get policy involved.” If everything’s bigger in Texas, we can’t let this fly, right? With a state the size of ours, we have more potential than most to create policy changes that will affect the nation and world!

Earth Day was April 22, where a new hashtag #EarthDayeveryday began to trend rampantly. Let’s aim to make everyday Earth Day. The time for denial is over.

It is time to act. Who will lead the way?

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knowledge or consent — a scenario especially frightening for those traveling with children. Airbnb is allowing families to become sitting ducks for potentially predatory hosts who exploit guests by filming them and their children for personal viewing, or even wider audiences on the web.”

According to a report, Rumenap urges government leaders, especially in states and localities with major tourism destinations, to step in and protect traveling families whose privacy and safety should be safeguarded while vacationing.

Rumenap said, “It’s time

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1121 1st Ave. Dallas, 75210 214-310-1200

Fair Park – The ninth annual EarthX event will include exhibitions, a film festival, music, entertainment, learning experiences, discussions, forums and conferences. It is the world’s largest gathering to positively discuss achievable solutions for environmental change. 10 a.m. FREE!

April 26

1530 Main St. Dallas, 75201 214-748-1300

The Joule – The Young Friends of the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas are throwing a House Party. The 16th annual spring event will once again draw Dallas’ young professionals for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dancing and a silent auction to support the House’s mission. 7 to 11 p.m. $100.

April 26

1313 S. Lamar St. Dallas, 75215 214-565-1295

Poor David’s Pub – Gary Myrick, official Texas Tornado and Grammy Award nominated guitarist, singer and song writer is joined by special guests Frenchie’s Blues Destroyers. 8 p.m. $30.

April 26

2200 N. Lamar St. Dallas, 75202 214-978-2583

House of Blues Dallas – English rock and blues guitarist, vocalist and former member of Procol Harum, Robin Trower, comes to Dallas. Trower, 74, has entertained audiences for nearly 50 years. His most recent album is titled “Time and Emotion.” 8 p.m. $32.50-$70.

April 27-28

8525 Garland Road Dallas, 75218 214-515-6500

Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden – Artscape, a juried fine art and fine craft show and sale where nearly 100 artists from around the country showcase their art, will be hosted in Pecan Grove. Live musical entertainment, food concessions, packaged treats, craft beer and wine tastings are part of the event. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

FREE! for paid garden guests.

April 27

3400 S. Fitzhugh Ave. Dallas, 75210 214-939-2787

South Dallas Cultural Center – Multi-instrumentalist Jess Garland is set to invoke the spirit of Oya, the Yoruba Goddess of the Niger River. “Take Me Oya” is a 60 minute, one set music performance with visual projections by Pixel Lab. 7:30 p.m. $10.

April 30

300 Reunion Blvd.

Dallas, 75207 214-651-1234

Hyatt Regency Dallas – The Women’s Auxiliary of Nexus Recovery Center’s Spring Luncheon features bestselling novelist and essayist Anne Lamott, the author of seven novels, several bestselling books of nonfiction and several collections of autobiographical essays on faith. Lamott will talk about her new book Almost Everything: Notes on Hope. 10:30 a.m. $200.

WALLACE THE BRAVE

PHOTO OF THE WEEK In early April, author of A Chance in the World Steve Pemberton entertained more than 400 guests at Dallas CASA’s “Cherish the Children” at the Omni Dallas Hotel. Pictured right: Kathleen M. LaValle, Steve Pemberton, Nicki Stafford, Gina Porter Send us a photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!

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VOGEL ALCOVE

Homeless families are assisted in breaking the cycle of poverty.

By Sally Blanton sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.

A Approximately 80 percent.

Q What are your critical needs now,

A

Q What is your mission or highest purpose?

besides money donations?

We can always use clothing, shoes and diapers. Right now, we are collecting clothing for the spring and summer season, especially swimsuits, swim shoes for our summer camp program.

A The mission of Vogel Alcove is to help Q What is difficult about your job? homeless children overcome the trau- A Helping families to break out of povermatic effects of homelessness.

ty is difficult. Many times you take two steps forward and three steps backwards, but you just have to keep at it. Working with people in trauma is challenging and complicated.

Q How did your career path lead you to this position?

A I have always been in early childhood

development. I started out as a kindergarten teacher, then purchased my own child care center. There were various other leadership/director roles before I became the president/CEO of a nonprofit serving young children in Alexandria Va. Vogel Alcove did a national search and found me in Washington D.C. and I took the position and opportunity to move back home to Texas.

Q What is rewarding about your job?

A Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces each day because I know they feel safe and cared for at Vogel Alcove.

Q What sort of volunteer jobs are

A

Q Why are you passionate about helping this charity?

A The children we work with are the

most vulnerable members of our community. I am passionate about giving them a chance to overcome the effects of trauma and work to make sure that they do not continue in this cycle of poverty. I like to say we rewire brains and rebuild hearts and families.

Q About how many people are served each year?

A Approximately 250 children and 150 families.

Q What percentage of every dol-

lar raised goes to client/direct services?

available?

We use volunteers every day from individuals, organizations and corporate groups. Tasks range from classroom assistants, resource room sorting, special event planning, field trip chaperones, backyard buddies and lunch buddies.

Q Suppose this nonprofit received a

A

$20,000 donation today… where would it immediately be put to good use?

We just opened our new mental health clinic onsite for children and adults so we would use it to pay for therapy services for the clinic.

Karen Hughes, president/CEO, answered these questions.

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Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1. Deciduous conifer 6. Sandy expanse 11. Tablelands 16. Rather 21. Marry in haste

22. Top dog 23. Sarcasm 24. Below 25. Avoider of animal products 26. Get soft 27. Retail centers

28. Sanskrit user 29. Ill temper 30. Pen point 32. Shelf 34. Telegraph signal 35. Selected 36. Creek

Solution on page 10

38. Bike 39. Enjoys the rink (2 wds.)

41. Honshu port 43. Chaired 46. File folder label, briefly

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47. “Star —” 50. Back talk 52. Race the engine 53. Clear — — bell 54. Swiss artist 58. Spinks defeater 59. Kind of soup 61. Fencing weapon 63. Free-for-alls 65. Lone Ranger’s friend 67. Eva or Zsa Zsa 69. Tackled moguls 71. Raises, as kids 72. Provides funds 74. Tibet neighbor 76. Realm 78. Hamlet’s oath 79. Consequences 81. Ms. Zellweger 83. Vulcan’s forge 84. Nay opposites 85. Making a bow 87. Kitchen strainer 89. Cut off 91. Occupies, as a post 94. Far East land 96. Misrepresents 98. Turns down 102. Grandson, maybe 103. Submarines’ concerns 105. Skulk around 107. Mexicali matron 108. Philosophy 110. Dip of ice cream 112. Dry run 114. Henry — Lodge 115. Up-to-date 117. Chopped down 119. Most foxy 121. Caviar, actually 122. Byron’s works 123. Mont. neighbor

125. Van Gogh’s loss 126. Davenport 127. Knocks sharply 128. Painted tinware 130. Not anchored 133. Recital piece 135. Whodunits 139. Veld grazer 141. Mooched 145. Without corners 146. Orange seed 147. Sun-dried brick 148. Hr. part 149. Logging tool (var.)

150. Daddy Warbucks’ ward 151. Expel a renter 153. Crockett’s last stand 155. Drive away 157. Pine products 158. Antitoxin 159. Wyoming range 160. Verdi composition 161. Secret rendezvous 162. Park features 163. Cold-hearted 164. Bad-tempered DOWN 1. Big name in jeans 2. Bring to the attention of 3. Baseball’s — Clemens 4. 1040 pro 5. Redheads’ tints 6. Zinger 7. Yale student 8. Spread on 9. Comic — Marin

10. CBer’s moniker 11. Play charades 12. Diamond stat 13. Unsavory 14. Prank 15. Computer networks 16. Pond sounds 17. Remove the chains 18. Nitwit 19. Pester playfully 20. Fish-eating birds 31. Photo 33. Toothed wheels 37. Goddess of dawn 38. Loose robe 40. Yul’s film realm 42. — fu 44. Lawn wetters 45. Call forth 47. Sprinkle 48. Unescorted 49. Melon throwaways 51. Bran provides it 53. Masters 55. Like romaine 56. Creepy 57. Snake shapes 59. Ignoble 60. Strides along 62. Coating of frost 64. Before, to bards 66. Plugs 68. Sari wearers 70. Luncheonette 73. Fence crossover 75. Scallions’ kin 77. Talks wildly 80. Breaks 82. Competition 84. Boxing locale 86. Gleeful shout 88. Washstand items

HISTORY ON THE TRAIL

Off the mark

Final chapter on the Doolittle raid

By Wayne Swearingen In December, 2016, I wrote about the Pearl Harbor attack and then touched on the Doolittle raid on Japan four months later. This will be the final chapter about that raid on Japan in 1942, as the last of the Raiders just passed away at 103. Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole celebrated his 100th birthday in Dallas, and I was there.

I was nine years old, so I remember very little about WWII, except that my dad and brother were both in it. I have made it a point to study the “Greatest Generation.” Cole lived in Comfort, Texas in his later years. Until just recently, he made it a point to attend air shows and share stories about the raid. Cole was mission commander, Jimmy Doolittle’s co-pilot in the raid on April 18, 1942.

Cole was a Dayton, Ohio-area native who recounted riding his bicycle as a child to watch planes at McCook Field, a military testing air base. Dreaming of being a pilot, after attending Ohio University, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940. He was stationed in South Carolina when he volunteered for a very secret mission he knew nothing about, except that it would be dangerous. They trained at Eglin Air Base to fly B-25 bombers

in short take-offs, eventually learning they would be flying from an aircraft carrier (a first for the land-based bomber).

On April 18, the 16 B-25s took off successfully from the USS Hornet, flew just above the waves and each dropped four 500-pound bombs on selected industrial targets in Japan. Then they headed for China without enough fuel to make it to landing bases. They all bailed out or crash landed. Doolittle gave the command to bail and wished his crew “Good luck.”

Cole jumped into the dark unknown in rough weather. His parachute caught in a tree and he was left dangling. His luck held as Chinese partisans helped him down and led him and many other raiders to safety.

Three died trying to reach China and eight were captured by the Japanese.

Three were executed and a fourth died in captivity. Doolittle was distraught at first, upset that he had lost all of his planes and some of his men. Doolittle would later receive the Medal of Honor.

In 2017, Cole said that he was surprised to be the last survivor because he was older than some on the raid.

“We don’t want to be remembered any more than the rest of the people who took part in beating the Japanese,” Cole said. “They started it and we

WAYNE SWEARINGEN

Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” Cole and Wayne Swaeringen. finished it.”

In the spring of 1956, just 14 years after the famous Tokyo raid, I reported into Goodfellow Air Force Base in San Angelo for basic training. I will never forget the sight of the tarmac, covered with shiny silver B-25s, which would be our classroom for the next six months before we received our wings and moved into jets. More than 10,000 B-25s had been manufactured

by North American and other factories during the war years. The airplane was a dream to fly and I still enjoy the sight and sound of the B-25 in air shows. I hope to get the opportunity to fly one again.

Some of this story was referenced from Cole’s obituary.

Wayne Swearingen, CRE, is a principal at Barclay Commercial Group and lives adjacent to Katy Trail.

Contact him at wswearingen@barclaycom.com.

Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to see things develop in unusual ways for many, but even when things are unconventional in the extreme — and that is possible for some — the approach must be realistic, solid, pragmatic and thoughtful.

No matter how crazy things may seem to be this week, all must strive to keep their feet on the ground and their minds clear of anything that might distract from the work at hand.

Work turned in this week is not guaranteed to please, but that needn’t spell the end of the line for anyone. Indeed, second and even third or fourth tries can put one over the finish line, and all those in charge are likely to grant favors of all kinds to those who demonstrate that they are, indeed, working faithfully toward desired ends.

contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

● The numbers within the heavily 4-28-19

outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.

● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner.

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● Each row and each column must

90. Bounce 91. Very small 92. Put on the radio 93. Sibling’s daughter 95. Boot or sandal 97. Leaves the dock 99. Hooded snake 100. Group 101. Satisfies to the fullest 103. Mr. Ameche 104. Put in crops 106. Won the fight 109. Fates 111. Mellow fruit 113. Remaining 116. Money drawer 118. Wiped 120. Pesto or marinara 124. Least shallow 127. Sunset color 129. Most senior 130. Have hopes 131. Parade sights 132. Stationery store purchase 134. Brand of polyester fiber 135. Stretch of land 136. Privilege 137. Watery 138. Hippo’s milieu 140. “Swell!”

142. Hangs open 143. Wield, as authority 144. Put off for a while 147. Cash givers 148. PlayStation maker 152. Billiards stick 154. Calendar abbr.

156. Clean-water org.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) “Yes” and “no” are only words, and this week there is much more going on than can be summed up in such a simplistic manner. Dig deeper; study harder! (May 6-May 20) – You cannot depend on the first idea you have this week to see you through, though it’s not likely to be a bad one. Give yourself time to polish something and get it just right.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You’re used to working with a formula of sorts, but this week that’s not likely to see you through.

You must be willing to experiment very freely. (June 7-June 20)

– Difficulties come to you through expected and unexpected channels this week, and you may be required to deal with them out of order as you attempt to please a superior.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You’re doing yourself a disservice by sticking with something unsuitable just because you said you would. Go your own way this week.

(July 8-July 22) – Now is no time to engage in the kind of petty arguments that keep so many others busy this week. You must take the high road and teach others how to behave when the chips are down.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Why are you not asking for help when you need it? This week, the dangers you face are serious enough that you’ll certainly want to solicit timely assistance. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – The social aspects of a certain endeavor will please you this week, even though you may feel, in the end, that you have not used all your time to the best advantage.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You can keep tabs on a loved one this week without seeming to hover or restrict his or her movements in any way. You can provide necessary security. (Sept. 8-Sept.

22) – You’re in no mood to do a certain thing that doesn’t come easily, but the decision isn’t likely to be yours. Someone else lays down the law for you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may have to spend more time with a special friend this week in order to make things right.

Remember, you two can talk about anything at any time. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You can expect to have to step in and do something that someone else is unable to do. You mustn’t let this keep you from tending to your own business and meeting a deadline.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You will want to pay attention to the things you cannot foresee, which sounds like an impossibility, but when you try it, you’ll see how it works. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Your focus is shifting at this time.

A friend bides his or her time and makes you wait — but for what?

That’s the question. You have reason to bend the rules a bit.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Keeping track of a certain someone isn’t going to be easy this week, especially when circumstances separate you for a time.

Keep your eyes peeled. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You must be willing to accept that certain developments are unstoppable this week.

If you have the right attitude, you can surely go along for the ride; enjoy it!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) The most important things seem to sneak up on you this week. Try to put yourself in a position that

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allows you to see things coming.

(Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You can afford to take care of yourself a little more than usual. Food, drink and plenty of rest can do you a world of good at this time. Don’t try to hide.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You can teach someone quite a valuable trick of the trade that will serve him or her quite well — and reflect well on you, certainly, all week long. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – Teamwork is essential, even though you may insist on taking the lead. Recognizing that you cannot do it all is the first step toward generating a workable plan.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You may have trouble keeping track of time this week, as events seem to overlap and your awareness is blurred by the sheer volume of activity. (March 6-March 20) – You’re ready to say that you’re doing a certain thing for the last time, but a friend doesn’t want this to be the end of the line. You must strike a workable compromise.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may find yourself working with someone who has accepted a certain situation as unstoppable or unchangeable. This isn’t true, and you can prove it. (April 5-April 19) – Your stubbornness is going to get in your way and prevent you from doing what everyone knows you have to do for your own well-being. You’ve got to acquiesce.

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

Evening in the ‘burbs. Absurd?

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Let’s take the train to the suburbs!

Why? We live in Uptown (and nearby) where there are restaurants aplenty and lots to do.

Yes, but its spring and we’ve got vacationitis because this isn’t a get-out-of-town weekend.

Here’s the cure. We’re taking DART Rail north to Richardson’s new mixed-use development, CityLine, for dinner and an outdoor concert.

Start your journey by jumping on the McKinney Avenue trolley; tapping an app for a transportation network; calling a cab; driving or walking to the CityPlace/Uptown or Mockingbird Station DART stops. Hop on the Red Line. Get off at CityLine in Richardson and walk a half block to the kid and dog friendly Plaza lawn. Live music starts at 6 p.m.

But what’s a mini-vacay without food and beverage?

Bonus: CityLine has restaurants and fast food aplenty for dining in or picnicking. Want an adult beverage to sip on? There’s a Whole Foods Market where you can pick up wine and beer.

On a recent Friday, a friend joined me for a trip to a CityLine concert. The train ride was a big part of the fun, and DART is a reliable designated driver.

Free concerts on Fridays and Saturdays continue through May. Tricky Fish, one of the many dining options, hosted us for cocktails and dinner. This Texas/ Cajun seafood “shack” offers po’ boys, seafood tacos, lots of fried fish, shrimp and oysters, as well as sophisticated offerings like crisp fried green tomatoes topped with blackened shrimp and creamy remoulade sauce. We tried it. Yum! If you want to take your food to the concert for a picnic, Tricky Fish accommodates with

TRICKY FISH

The Tackle Box at Tricky Fish.

the Tackle Box, easy to tote to the nearby Plaza lawn for eating while listening to the music.

Choose between a fried catfish or shrimp po’ boy. Thick, crisp housemade potato chips are included.

On the Friday evening we visited, Tricky Fish was alive with the energy of happy patrons. The full-service bar is staffed by knowledgeable and friendly mixologists who go out of their way to explain their craft cocktails, such as the Balboa Social Club, a hack of the classic Pisco Sour using rye whiskey instead of brandy, and the To Bee or Not To Bee with gin, honey and elderflower.

Our food adventure started with the fried green tomatoes and shrimp. This dish might be on a menu at a very fancy restaurant. The acid of the tomatoes played well against the cornmeal coating. The punch of the blackened shrimp was blanketed by the smooth remoulade.

We also tried a platter of fried oysters, typical seafood shack fare done right. The oysters were plump and juicy between the crunchy batter. Skinny fries, tartar and cocktail sauces, as well as cole slaw rounded out the plate. A pint glass of Mosaic IPA, one of eight craft beers on draft, proved a worthy choice to wash down the spice and refresh the palate.

Three-hour CityLine LIVE concerts begin at 6 p.m.

Concertgoers may bring blankets or chairs to sit on the lawn.

Various restaurants with patio seating line the Plaza for those who prefer tables and chairs.

TRICKY FISH 1251 State St. Suite 750 Richardson, 75082 972-437-3474 tricky-fish.com

LIFE ON THE TRAIL

Six reasons to make sleep a priority

By Dr. Beth Leermakers

retrieve the information later.

Better mood. While you’re sleeping, your brain processes I’ve been running on your emotions. When you get empty lately. Staying up insufficient sleep, you’re likely too late to give my foster to have more negative emotiondogs more time out of their al reactions and fewer positive crates, I wind up snoozing ones. Chronic sleep deprivation on the couch. Then I can’t also puts you at risk for develfall back asleep when I fiDr. Leermakers oping a mood disorder. In one nally move to my bed at 1 study, people with chronic ina.m. When the alarm goes somnia were five times more off a few hours later, I’m dragging. Then likely to develop depression, and even I fall asleep on the couch again that eve- more likely to develop anxiety or panic ning. Although I recognize the pattern disorders. and know I should get to bed by 11 p.m., Heart health. Your blood presI struggle to do so. sure drops while you’re sleeping, giving When we have too much to do and your heart and blood vessels time to not enough hours in the day, sleep is rest. The less you sleep, the longer your often one of the first things we sacrifice. blood pressure stays higher.

We may justify our ‘temporary’ sleep Lower risk of Type 2 diabetes. deprivation, telling ourselves we’ll catch While you’re in the deep, slow-wave up over the weekend. Unfortunately, sleep cycle, the amount of glucose in however, for many people, getting too your blood declines. If you don’t spend little sleep often becomes a chronic con- enough time in this deep sleep cycle, dition. And we can’t really catch up on your body will have a more difficult lost sleep. Recent research suggests that time regulating your blood sugar levels getting extra sleep on the weekends isn’t and meeting your cells’ needs for blood enough to make up for sleep deficits sugar. during the week. A person would actuHealthier immune system. ally need four days of adequate rest to Chronic sleep deprivation alters immake up for even one hour of lost sleep. mune cell functioning. Your immune Since most people don’t get enough cells may not fight bacteria and virussleep most weeknights, it’s almost imes as quickly, leading to more frequent possible to make up for the deficit over a illness. two-night weekend.

Better weight management.

Most adults need seven to eight When you’re getting enough rest, you’re hours of sleep per night. Sleeping more less hungry. Lack of sleep disrupts the than nine hours per night can be harmhormones (leptin and ghrelin) that regful. Research has shown that people ulate appetite. When leptin and ghrelin who sleep more than nine hours have are out of whack, your resistance to more calcium buildup in their heart arless-healthy foods may decrease considteries and less f lexible leg arteries. erably. Furthermore, when you’re tired While you’re probably aware of some you may be less physically active. A of the negative consequences of sleep double whammy for your waistline! deprivation, such as irritability and difThe next time you’re tempted to stay ficulty concentrating, other ill effects up another couple hours to finish binge may be surprising. Here are six compelwatching “Game of Thrones,” try to reling reasons to get enough sleep: member the benefits of being well restBetter learning and memory. ed. “Game of Thrones” isn’t going anyWhen you’re sleep deprived, you’re likewhere, so you can pick it up tomorrow. ly to have trouble taking in new inforDr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical mation and recalling details. Sleep plays psychologist who specializes in stress an important role in learning and memmanagement and well-being seminars, ory. When you don’t get enough sleep, retreats and coaching. Contact her at your brain doesn’t have enough time 214-923-3766 or bethleerwork@gmail. to store memories properly so you can com. bethleermakersphd.com

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Tasty cocktail is a Smash!

TRICKY FISH

The Tricky Fish Raspberry Smash Cocktail.

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Springtime means a whole new style of cocktail. Fresh berries and herbs blend well with lime juice and the year-round spirit, vodka. Throw in a dash of peach bitters and you’ve got a warm weather libation.

Raspberry Smash from the bar at Tricky Fish relies on raspberries for the color and the pizazz. A sprig of thyme gives it depth.

Lime juice, vodka and bitters add acid and balance.

To make the drink, you need to muddle the ingredients to release the juices and flavors. Place the fruit and herbs in a shaker glass. Using a muddle, a type of pestle, press the fruit and herbs to release the juices. Add ice, cover the glass and shake the concoction to mix and chill it. Strain into a frosty glass and salute the season.

TRICKY FISH RASPBERRY SMASH 7 raspberries 1 sprig of thyme 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 1 1/2 ounces vodka 1 dash peach bitters In a shaker glass, combine raspberries, thyme, lime juice, vodka and peach bitters. Using a muddler, mash ingredients to release the flavors of the berries and thyme. Add ice and tap in the nestling glass cup. Shake briskly to mix and chill the ingredients.

Tap the shaker to break the seal and pour the cocktail through a bar strainer into a chilled martini glass.

GUITAR cont'd from page 1

Derek St. Holmes, Rick Vito, Andy Timmons, Chris Duarte, Gary Hoey, Mark Lettieri, Jimmy Wallace and Stratoblasters, Paul Reed Smith, Buddy Whittington, Jim Suhler, Alan Haynes, Wes Jeans, Maylee Thomas, Quinten Hope and Ted Nugent.

The Young Guns Stage will host musical performances all day Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Bands with members under 20 years old will be featured. Performers include Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Ally Venable, Salvation From Sundown, Jake Kershaw, Anthony Cullins, Hayden Fogel, Griffin Tucker & The Real Rock Revolution, Ben Goldsmith, Jack Barksdale, Dylan Koski, Asher Belsky, Stanley Brothers Texas Overdrive, School of Rock All Stars and the Texas 10 Under 20 Competition.

The 10 Under 20 contest will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 6. Catch the best in new young talent at the Texas 10 Under 20 contest finals.

Ten finalists under the age of 20 will be chosen from competing bands and solo artists across all genres of music to perform in a live showcase.

Ticket information. More than 20,000 people are expected to attend

children 11 or older this for one day. Free for year’s festival children under 10. at Dallas Two-day passes are $50 and three-day Market passes are available Hall, for $65. Schedule of with over events can be found $3 million of Jo Ann Holt at guitarshow.com.

Jo Ann Holt is instrua long-time journalments and memorabilia ist, now writing about trading hands. General admission tickets are cars, entertainment and $30 for adults and travel.

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Hammer and Nails Positive spin on trash talk

By Stephan Sardone stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

CANDY'S DIRT

This home, located 3717 Maplewood Ave., is listed at $3.195 million.

By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com Not everyone can have an architecturally significant custom contemporary from the swinging ’60s. This home is on the market for the first time since it was built in 1964, and you could be the next lucky owner. Let me tell you why this is an incredible opportunity by walking into the past for a bit.

If ever there were an era to step back into, it would be the 1960s in my book. Music, fashion and architecture were all in a state of revolution. Louis Khan, Eero Saarinen, Philip Johnson and our own James Pratt were shaking things up by creating designs that were like nothing we’d ever seen before.

Pratt is the genius behind those giant stainless steel flagpoles at Exposition Plaza. He also designed the Great Hall of the Apparel Mart. The latter location was deemed cool enough by Hollywood to set the scene for the 1976 science fiction dystopian film “Logan’s Run” starring another Texas icon, Farrah Fawcett.

I’m still brokenhearted that building was demolished, but I digress.

Pratt also designed St. Stephens United Methodist Church in Mesquite; Brookhaven College in Farmers Branch; the College of Architecture building at the University of Texas at Arlington; the Quadrangle; the Dallas Garden Center Solarium and supervised the renovation of “Old Red,” the Dallas County Courthouse.

His impact on our community through his landmark work on Goals for Dallas and the Trinity River corridor is immeasurable. He was the author of Dallas Visions for Community, a comprehensive land plan and concept for Dallas’ future, and he served on the committee that wrote The Prairie’s Yield.

James is also remembered for his legacy of service to the profession as president of AIA Dallas in 1969 and vice president of the Chapter in 1961. He was the recipient of the 2010 AIA Dallas Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 1995 Texas Society of Architects Citation of Honor with the Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture.

His firm, Pratt Box Henderson,

received 18 Design Awards from AIA Dallas and TxA as well as three AIA Dallas 25-Year Awards. The architecture of Pratt Box Henderson was rooted in its time and place, drawing on proven means of dealing with Texas climate and culture, while embracing the possibilities and expressions of modern technology. In 1959, the firm received first place in a national competition to design an efficient house for a modest-income family of the future. “The body of work of James Pratt, Hal Box and Philip Henderson is among the most significant of any 20th century firm in North Texas, notable for its creativity, quality and diversity,” said Robert Meckfessel, FAIA. So, do you get it?

Pratt was amazing, and he did not design many residential properties. This custom contemporary at 3717 Maplewood Ave. in the heart of Highland Park, was the dream home of Ted and Iva Hochstim. They raised three children here and they loved this home for 45 years. Their daughter, Nancy Goldberg, gave us a peek into how this house came to life.

“My mom had a certain aesthetic in mind, so she and my dad hired James Pratt to design their house,” Goldberg said. “They wanted a one-of-a-kind home, which would nevertheless fit within the well-established Highland Park community because few homes were being replaced in the neighborhood at that time. My mom wanted a courtyard, high ceilings and special bricks that she hand-selected in Mexico.

Working with Mr. Pratt, she also picked unique ornamental fixtures such as the handmade door handles that distinguish the house.”

The design of the home follows what we expect from a custom contemporary to a certain degree. The entry is secluded, so the beautiful stained glass windows by Octavio Medellin are entirely unexpected. Medellin was a

multi-talented artist and teacher noted for his installations at Temple EmanuEl and the Mercantile National Bank.

He founded the Medellin School of Sculpture in Dallas, which is now the Creative Arts Center of Dallas.

There are unique features, such as the massive solid-wood partition between the dining and living rooms.

It’s reminiscent of what you find in Japanese residential construction.

The house wraps around an interior courtyard, another nod to what would be expected in a ’60s home. The concept of bringing the outdoors in that began in the 1950s was beautifully thought out in this custom contemporary. There are four bedrooms, three full bathrooms, a powder bath and 5,067 square feet of statement living in this home. Sure, there are minor updates, but let’s face it, you just don’t find homes like this any longer, and this one requires so little effort to bring it forward.

I hope the picture of this home is growing clear. The Hochstim’s were creating not just a place to raise their family. They were creating a statement home — quite a statement. It was the only residential winner in Architecture1968, the second annual biennial awards competition sponsored by the Dallas AIA chapter.

“When my parents built the house, its features like its internal brick walls, Octavio Medellin windows, huge sliding glass doors, high ceilings and an internal courtyard visible from almost every room were quite unique,” Goldberg said. “Friends who visited my siblings or me were always struck by the differences with their much more traditional homes. We would run up and down the long hallways, chasing each other for hours in and around the courtyard. I also happily recall the wonderful parties that my parents would host in the light-filled living and dining room area with the beautiful wooden partition and bar. Growing up there we felt like we were very comfortably living within a work of art.” Indeed, they were and now you can!

Allie Beth Allman Realtors, Eve Sullivan, Shelly Tillery and Erin Young Garrett have this custom contemporary at 3717 Maplewood Ave. listed at $3.195 million.

CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly real estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country.

I am going to do some trash talkin’!

Not because the NBA Playoffs are underway. But, because we are upon Earth Day, EarthX and a higher awareness of our ecosystem than ever beStephan Sardone fore. There are some easy ways around the house to make your home more environmentally sound.

Lighten up. Use a power strip for your computer, printer, gaming devices and other electronics. And you can teach your children a valuable lesson, and they can lay off “Grand Theft Auto V” for a few minutes.

With one flip of the switch, you can turn off all power-sucking appliances and save energy and money on your energy bill.

Replace your light bulbs with Energy Star-rated CFL bulbs. They use way less energy and can last up to 10 times longer than standard bulbs. Think about that when you are replacing them. You have just saved nine times you have to do it again.

When it comes to water conservation, there are some simple measures you can take. Wrap an insulation blanket around your water heater, but obviously avoid a pilot light if applicable. Check shower and faucet heads. Chances are you are not getting maximum efficiency. Run the dishwasher only when it is full. You can use Aunt Maggie’s old china for one use if running low.

Install a water filter and give up the need for bottled water. You will be shocked at how much money you can save. And if you are hooked on Ozarka, simply move to Fort Worth and we would be happy to help remodel your home.

Add dimmer switches in living areas and bedrooms to reduce energy costs. You can do it yourself. It can also add to your mood.

Outside, plant trees around the house to provide shade and reduce air conditioning cost.

Shake up your routine. These are simple things that you can easily adapt and take little effort. Change your coffee in the morning to an USDA certified organic brew, which is grown sustainably. Don’t use a Styrofoam cup. Use a travel cup, and rinse it with a minimum of water. Plus used coffee grounds can be used around trees and plants.

More of a Diet Coke freak than coffee maven? Keep your empty soda cans in a recycling bin.

Consider ride share or using public transportation. No way! It is a way to cut costs and you will be surprised how easy it is to incorporate into your routine. And you can save on rising gas costs.

At the office, print unimportant documents on both sides and put your computer and printer to sleep for a while. You can now take a nap at your desk, as well.

Use recyclable fabric tote bags rather than plastic or paper bags while shopping.

Some retailers will even give you a discount.

Little things. Don’t run the water unnecessarily, like when using the shower, rinsing kitchen items or brushing your teeth.

Recycle newspapers and magazines. Old plastic milk cartons can be cut and used as a “pooper scooper” or to add litter to the cat box. And an old shower curtain can line a trunk or be used in the attic or garage.

You and your neighbors can make a difference in improving our environment. And that is "trash talkin’!" The good kind.

Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is locally owned and operated. Sardone, his wife and two daughters are Lake Highlands residents.

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Vol. 6, No. 11: Section Two | Sports | Automotive | Entertainment | Travel | Health and Fitness | katytrailweekly.com

AUTOMOBILITY

New Dodge Challenger dodges a 'Bullitt' in split second

DAVID BOLDT

The Challenger Evolution.

By David Boldt djboldt@sbcglobal.net In the pantheon of the pony car, there is — from Day One — the Mustang. It is, in this very specific subset, George Washington, Abe Lincoln and Chuck Yeager rolled into one utterly amazingly, long-lived lineage of automotive culture.

Secondary to the Mustang’s moment are, of course, Camaro and Firebird. And within any tight little clique you have the guy or gal struggling to get noticed, historically that’s been the Dodge Challenger. Almost 50 years after seeing its first showroom, the Dodge Challenger and its many ( too many?) iterations seem to finally be getting their due.

Our test vehicle, the Challenger R/T Scat Pack Plus, rolls out of the driveway far more easily than it rolls off the tongue.

But you have to give credit to FCA’s Dodge brand. What might have once been regarded as embarrassingly irrelevant has developed some street cred, and with that cred, some marketing mojo.

The narrative begins under the Challenger’s hood, where

392 cubic inches of HEMI V8 live. This power train is the automotive equivalent of the AR-15, delivering 485 naturally aspirated horsepower in combination with 475 lb.-ft. of torque. Given the amount of acreage the Challenger footprint occupies, you don’t come to a gunfight with a water pistol; better, Dodge thinks, to come with an AR-15.

Delivery of the combustion process to the ground is via an 8-speed Torqueflite transmission. And all that’s going on under the hood is modulated by FCA’s Launch Control, Launch Assist, Line Lock, SRT Drive Modes and SRT Performance Pages. The Challenger R/T Scat Pack Widebody should come with Alexa, if only to decipher its performance terminology.

Opting for the Widebody (and how can you not?) supplies a SRT-tuned chassis, SRT-tuned adaptive damping suspension, a front fascia with an integrated splitter, and a rear spoiler from the Challenger Hellcat. The result is a Challenger derivative that shaves .2 seconds in the quarter mile (12.1 seconds at 112 miles per hour) when compared to the standard R/T Scat Pack. When ordering, however, say goodbye to any

MULL IT OVER

Want to own a sports franchise?

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com So you may have just received that whopping three-digit tax return check from the IRS. You are thinking about fulfilling a dream and becoming an owner of a major league sports franchise.

Think again.

Forbes recently came out with a study that stated all Major League Baseball teams are now worth more than $1 billion. That means Tampa Bay, Oakland, Pittsburgh, Milwaukee and others are worth more than $1 billion. That is head-shaking at best. If you had millions collecting dust in your bank account, it might make you kick yourself as many were available decades ago for far less.

Stuart Sternberg bought the Tampa Bay (then Devil) Rays for $200 million in 2004. The Oakland A’s were sold in 2005 for $180 million.

Tampa Bay and Oakland play in facilities that are worse than their minor league facilities.

Tampa is an airplane hangar with a scoreboard, but they have a good young team, by the way. They have catwalks in the stadium that come into play and have forced modifications to baseball rules. Hit one catwalk and it is a double.

Hit another catwalk and it is a home run. Catwoman could not have come up with these rules in her sinister plots to foil Batman.

The Oakland Coliseum

sits in a ghetto. I know, because I grew up there.

The Athletics, another good young team, must dodge overflowing toilets that seep into the dugout and locker rooms reminiscent of those in the movie “Hoosiers.” The Coliseum is the only major league facility where both professional baseball and football are played. At least the A’s play outdoors and it is typically sunny during day games.

The Rays play in a dome that looks like a broken Easter egg.

Tampa’s AAA team plays in Durham, N.C., home of the Durham Bulls, in a beautiful baseball park.

The Oakland A’s AAA club, the Las Vegas Aviators, play in a stadium built for more than $150 million in Summerlin, Nev. It just supports that, in some cases, assets such as stadiums do not increase the value of a franchise.

But in reality, the Miami Marlins are worth less that the Tampa Rays.

And Oakland is worth more than baseball teams in Miami, Tampa, Kansas City and Cincinnati.

All of those baseball teams languish in small media markets. Television and radio revenues fill the pockets of teams from New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Those teams theoretically have a competitive financial advantage, as media revenues are not shared with other teams.

Your Texas Rangers are middle of the pack, ranking 13th at $1.65 billion in value

according to Forbes.

There are 10 teams in professional sports worldwide worth more than $3 billion. The NBA’s Golden TRIP ADVISOR State Warriors Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. are 10th, proving that money $4.15 billion. Jerry Jones can be made in paid $140 million for the the flatlands of Oakland.

Cowboys in 1989.

Merchandise sales are So you can still invest ridiculous and an impendthat tax return in a sports ing move to San Francisco franchise. It might get you only increases their value. two tickets to a Cowboys The NFL’s New York Giants are next at $3.3 billion, pri- preseason game this season. marily because they play in New York, er, New Jersey.

LeBron James’ Los Angeles Lakers are eighth just above the Giants. It is amazing that you don’t have to win to make the big time, as evidenced by the New York Knicks seventh place slot.

The New England Patriots are worth $3.7 billion, assuming the owner Robert Kraft has not sold his assets to a South Florida massage parlor. The New York Yankees are fifth overall at $4 billion. George Steinbrenner bought them in 1973 for $8.8 million.

Then there are global soccer teams where the next three most valued franchises are FC Barcelona at $4.06 billion, Real Madrid at $4.09 billion and Manchester United at $4.12 billion. The number one valued franchise has hosted a Super Bowl since they have appeared in one. The Dallas Cowboys are worth

vestige of anonymity.

Behind the wheel, the Challenger Scat Pack’s on-road demeanor recalls the oversized Chryslers of the ’50s. Those were big-boned platforms for drivers that thought nothing of biting off a thousand miles of Interstate in a day, just because they could.

On today’s asphalt, the Challenger’s 392 HEMI is appropriately visceral, while the Widebody’s dynamic is surprisingly, well, dynamic. The Challenger’s response to pedal inputs, both in going and (thanks to a Brembo brake system) stopping is better than expected, and while you shouldn’t consider any Challenger for the cut-and-thrust of urban environs, it’ll bring any suburb closer to the city center quickly.

For a guy that recently vacillated between buying a Miata or Toyota’s 86, you might guess the Challenger, any Challenger, isn’t scaled for me. If I’m buying this much bulk I want the four doors of Dodge’s Charger, while if living with the inconvenience of a coupe I want something with a thousand fewer pounds; I’m thinking BMW’s 4 Series, Lexus RC, Infiniti’s Q60 coupe or — if the stars were in true alignment — BMW’s M2. But for those wanting the last of the breed, the Challenger R/T Scat Pack, at a base price of under $40K and an as-tested Widebody window of $55K, could easily make sense.

If the bad guys had driven this in “Bullitt,” they might have dropped Steve McQueen. But then, in the absence of the crash scene we would have needed some dialog. Better, I think, as a big fan of the flick, to have kept the crash scene.

David Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting.

More can be found at txGarage.com.

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movie trailer

Awesome ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is all anyone could hope for

Marvel

Characters new and old join forces in “Avengers: Endgame.”

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood Eleven years. Twentyone movies. That is the buildup for “Avengers: Endgame,” which is this week’s most anticipated movie of all time. The fact that Marvel Studios and Disney made it this far

is almost unimaginable and this 181 minute epic faces near impossible expectations.

“Avengers: Endgame” surpasses any and all expectation. This happens in the first hour. It then proceeds to mix nostalgia and creativity in a way that can only be called extraordinary. Each

section moves perfectly into the next at breakneck speed and it all crescendos in a perfect moment that can never possibly be captured again.

There really is little that can be said that won’t ruin the entire film. “Endgame” is essentially told in three acts, none of which are episodic and perfectly flow right into the next. The beginning deals with the apocalyptic events surrounding Thanos’ (Josh Brolin) snap that ended life for half of all living beings in the universe, leaving Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) loaded with survivor’s guilt.

Like “Infinity War,” it’s

dark, somber, and as based in reality as the Marvel Cinematic Universe can get.

The second chunk covers the surviving heroes’ (a laundry list of them) attempt at righting Thanos’ wrongs.

Without getting into detail, it’s an hour long love letter to Marvel fans and an amazing payoff to everyone that stayed with them throughout this entire story development.

The third section is something that simply must be seen. It’s borderline indescribable. There will be applause and cheering and, for once, it may be applicable in a movie theater setting. It’s an emotional rollercoaster for even those who may not be committed to these characters.

But if you have become attached to these characters

over time, you will need tissues. Each of the original six Avengers gets their moment to be heroic (and look really, really cool) then turn around and cause you to get the waterworks moving.

If awards were given out on technical brilliance while juggling about 50 balls in the air then go ahead and hand directors Anthony and Joe Russo an Oscar right now. We all know “Endgame” will be ignored in that arena, but it’s completely unfair. It could also be said for screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. They created a three hour long movie with seemingly hundreds of characters and storylines that’s cohesive in every way, shape, and form.

While actors and actresses zip in and out,

the film mostly sticks with Downey Jr., Evans, Hemsworth, Ruffalo, Johansson, and Renner. It’s only fair considering none of this is even happening without them, Downey Jr. in particular. They are acutely aware of just how important this culmination of movies is and they seem just as enthralled with these roles as they did when they each stepped into them.

Is there a bit too much sci-fi mumbo jumbo? Sure.

Could it all be picked apart?

Absolutely. But why bother? “Avengers: Endgame” is exactly what an event movie should be. It’s thrilling, funny, and at times, heartbreaking. If this is indeed the swan song for several of these characters, there couldn’t possibly have been a better ending.

Uncle barky's bites

Quiz shows remain inquisitive to viewers

By Ed Bark unclebarky@verizon.net Those of us who date back to prehistoric times — the 1950s and ‘60s — will recall those decades as quiz show havens during daytime hours.

Hey, kids, there were only three commercially sponsored broadcast networks back then – ABC, CBS and NBC. Cable was still associated with car battery boosters and streaming often had something to do with fishing.

In the here and now, only CBS has any game shows in its a.m. mix, with “Let’s Make A Deal” and “The Price Is Right” holding down the network’s mid-morning hours.

But ABC’s summer prime-time lineup will be loaded as never before with the network’s branded menu of “Fun & Games.”

Not that there’s much new under the moon — or sun. Most of these emcee-driven outings are reboots of evergreen quiz shows, including two new re-arrivals. “Card Sharks” will be hosted by Joel McHale while “Press Your Luck” is still awaiting a quizmaster as of this writing. One-hour versions of each will re-launch on Wednesday, June 12, with the returning “Match Game” filling the closing 9 p.m. hour of prime-time. In sequential order, the original hosts of these shows (all now deceased) were Jim Perry, Peter Tomarken and Gene Rayburn ABC also will be wall-to-wall retro game shows on Sundays, with “Celebrity Family Feud, The $100,000 Pyramid” and “To Tell the Truth” all back in play on Sunday, June 9.

ABC is offering two first-timers as well.

“Holey-Moley,” billed as an “epic mini-golf competition,” will feature Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry as the show’s resident golf pro. And “Family Food Fight,” with cookbook author Ayesha Curry (Steph’s spouse) in charge, takes “homestyle cooking to a new level as teams square off with their most prized family recipes.” Both of these concoctions premiere on Thursday, June 20.

This prompts your friendly content provider to ask, “Why stop there?” After all, there are loads of other cobwebbed game shows crying out for reboots. So let’s revisit a few that I avidly watched during a

misspent, er, well spent youth.

Treasure Hunt – Loved this one.

Created by the late, great Chuck Barris and hosted by Jan Murray (also dead), the original version awarded the princely sum of $50 for each correct answer to questions in categories chosen by an opponent. The winner got to choose from among 30 treasure chests, each of which contained something =a jackpot of $10,000 or more. NBC’s latter day “Deal or No Deal” was something of a rip-off.

Play Your Hunch – Merv Griffin (RIP) was the original host before striking it really rich later in life as the creator/ producer of both “Wheel of Fortune” and “Jeopardy!” Contestants chose from among X, Y or Z possibilities in hopes of solving a problem (such as which of three pairs of lips were Marilyn Monroe’s). In a bonus round titled the “Last Straw Board,” the winning team chose from among seven straws, five long and two short. Choose all five long straws before one of the short ones and you’d win a new car. Otherwise each long straw was worth $100 bucks. Imagine the excitement.

You Don’t Say! – Host Tom Kennedy (remarkably not dead and now 92) presided over pairings of commoners and celebrities. They tried to guess famous people or places using incomplete sentences as clues.

Kennedy’s real name is James Edward Narz, and he’s the brother of the late Jack Narz, who also made a living as a game show host. Jack’s shows included “Dotto,” which was implicated in the quiz show scandals of the 1950s. It got canceled as a result, but Jack was judged to be not guilty of knowing anything was rigged. One of my somewhat prized possessions is “The Encyclopedia of TV Game Shows,” which both brothers insisted on signing after I interviewed them during one of those semi-annuals TV “press tours” in Los Angeles.

It Could Be You – Bill Leyden (gone too soon way back in 1970) delighted in surprising contestants with reunions or delighting them with visits from surprise celebrity guests. Drop-ins included Clint Eastwood, Bob Hope Jayne Mansfield, Steve McQueen and Rod Serling. So yeah, that’s a pretty impressive list. But the thing I remember most about this show is Leyden

"Celebrity Family Feud" host Steve Harvey. hosting for a while with a black eye patch.

Queen For a Day – Host Jack Bailey, long dead and gone, may have been the only guy with a mustache to host a successful vintage game show, although Walter Cronkite had a short tenure as host of the educational “It’s News To Me.” On “Queen For a Day,” Bailey welcomed four women from the studio audience, each of who told sob stories about their misfortunes in life.

ABC

Based on audience applause, the teary-eyed winner got to sit on a throne while being showered with gifts. Hmm, maybe a variation today could be broken-down celebs of all genders vying for brief guest shots on prime-time comedy or drama series. Just a thought.

Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board.

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Travel

ENVIRONMENT

Encountering ‘Strangers in the Night’

MICHAEL WALD

Downtown Palma in Mallorca.

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com Sometimes a personal anecdote is nice to see that travel writers also have nightmarish experiences at times. You have to be on your toes and ready to problem-solve the unexpected, no matter who you are. It keeps the mind working in that way that a crossword puzzle does for some people.

I had finished a delightful trip to Italy, but planned a stop on the Spanish island of Mallorca on the way back to the U.S. The flight from Italy to Mallorca was only a few hours.

But still, leaving Italy at a decent hour you are likely to arrive in Mallorca late in the day. When we got there, the rental car we had previously arranged had to be picked up at an offsite lot, adding to the time before we got going. We were staying in a beach hotel across the island, not in the main tourist city of Palma near the airport. By the time we set out for the hotel, dusk had begun to pull back the sheet of blue sky.

As first-time visitors, getting to our destination was like shooting in the dark.

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to the rescue? Coverage was spotty. We pieced together our way using the tidbits of information we gathered from the navigation map and an occasional sign.

Finally we reached the city where our hotel was located. It was very late. The night owls were closing up the bars, and the streets were crowded and rowdy, a bit intimidating as we couldn’t understand the language.

Although we tried to get directions, no one we stopped spoke English and it was hard to hear them anyway over the din.

After frantically driving around for about an hour, covering ground we had already covered as we drove in a circle, the bars were now closed and the streets were empty. We decided we’d stop at the first hotel we found.

When one appeared nearby, we could tell it was an exclusive place, way beyond our budget.

But we needed help. The desk clerk, unfortunately, had no rooms available or maybe we just looked too bedraggled for their establishment. We left with directions to our hotel from the clerk, but they proved useless.

We seemed to be hopelessly lost.

The navigation system gave

us instructions in Spanish. We tried to match the directions to “turn on unintelligible-Spanish-word street” with the street signs, but the street signs were almost non-existent. And the few we found were impossible to decipher in the dark and in a foreign language. Street lights would have been nice, but the lack of them is part of the charm of Mallorca. And the navigation directions seemed to be delayed by about three minutes. So, we were being told to turn on a street after we had just passed it. I assume the lag time was the result of slow internet.

Eventually, it was after 2 a.m. We had been driving around lost for hours. I spotted a taxi. I hailed him down. I gave him the name of our hotel and asked him to lead us there. He happily complied. There were no other customers awake at this hour. I was down to my last ounce of energy.

Turns out we were on the east side of the city and our hotel was on the west side. Even if we had found the street we were looking for, we were on the wrong end of the street. It took 30 minutes to get to our hotel.

We checked in. I paid the taxi driver. I parked the car. As I left the car to get to the room, the stress of the night exploded from my stomach and led to nausea.

Lesson learned, as a result of this experience. NEVER arrive in an unfamiliar destination by car at night when you don’t speak the language. Taking this a step further, I rely on others to drive me around. It was nice to have the car to explore the city the next few days, but it still wasn’t worth the stress.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at www.

UntraveledPlaces.com. Follow him @UntraveledPlace and see where he is off to next.

Banquets, film festival at EarthX now

By Karen Fleig Along with an exposition for the whole family, EarthX hosts a compelling and varied bevy of recognized environmental and policy leaders leading the conversation about sustainability at EarthxBanquets, a series of intimate evenings.

Nightly banquets extend the EarthX experience offered at EarthxExpo and the nine conferences affiliated with EarthxConference.

Banquets include a reception and dinner with tickets and tables available at earthx.org/ banquet.

The John Muir Banquet: Celebrating Nature Conservation on Friday, April 26 at Fair Park will feature Dr. Kirk Johnson, Sant Director of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History and Emma Carrasco, chief marketing and engagement officer and senior vice president of global strategy at National Geographic.

The Lewis & Clark Expedition Banquet: Celebrating Ranching & Wildlife Conservation on Saturday, April 27 at Fair Park will feature speakers Kaddu Sebunya, CEO of The African Wildlife Foundation, and Nic Bach, marine biologist at Roatan Marine Park.

The Isidro Baldenegro Lopez Banquet: Environment Without Borders on Saturday, April 27 at Fair Park will feature The Honorable Felipe Calderon; interviewed

by Jim Falk, president and CEO of the

EARTHX

The John Muir Banquet will be on Friday, April 26.

World Affairs Council; David Yarnold, CEO of the National Audubon Society; and Senator Eduardo Enrique Murat Hinojosa, Senator of the Republic of Mexico.

The Rachel Carson Banquet: Celebrating Our Oceans and Marine Life on Saturday, April 27 at Fair Park will feature Fabien Cousteau, son of Jean Michel Cousteau, grandson of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, aquanaut, ocean conservationist and documentary filmmaker; Captain Paul Watson, founder of the Sea Shepherd Islands UN Ambassadors Recognition Program; and both Rudy Reyes and Jim Ritterhoff of Force Blue.

EarthxBanquets will also include a Business Breakfast on Friday, April 26 at Fair Park with Mark Victor Hansen, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul, and Crystal Dwyer Hansen of Metamorphosis Energy. That same day, Howard Schultz, former Chairman and CEO of Starbucks will headline an Energy Lunch at noon at Fair Park.

In addition to EarthxBanquets, the ninth annual EarthX will include three days of exhibitions, a film festival, music, entertainment, learning experiences, discussions, forums and conferences making it, once again, the world’s largest gathering to positively discuss achievable solutions for environmental change. As the second largest hosted event in Dallas, EarthX attracts more than 130,000 people interested in creating a sustainable world for all living things and a healthier planet for future generations.

EarthX’s mission is to connect a global community to create a sustainable world.

Earthx2019 is Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28 at Fair Park.

EarthX’s mission is to connect a global community to create a sustainable world. Register to attend EarthX2019 to receive free admission. EarthX2019 is Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28 at Fair Park. Register at EarthX.org.

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Our Favorite Restaur ants American — Homestyle Beck’s Prime 5931 Forest Ln. 972-661-8681 Bubba’s Cooks Country 6617 Hillcrest 214-373-6527 Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 2014 Irving Blvd.

214-742-8646 Riverside Grill 940 Riverfront Blvd. 214-748-2700 Asian — Japanese — Sushi Blue Sushi Sake Grill 7859 Walnut Hill, #100 972-677-7887 Sushi House 5619 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-2100 Sushi Kyoto II 6429 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-9991 Ten Ramen 1818 Sylvan Ave. 972-803-4400 WaiWai Kitchen — Sushi, Noodles 4315 Lemmon Ave. 214-520-8868 Bakery — Desserts — Ice Cream Celebrity Café & Bakery 10720 Preston Rd,#1016 214-373-0783 Crème de la Cookie 6025 Royal Ln. 214-363-4766 6706 Snider Plaza 214-265-5572 Einstein Bros. Bagels 3827 Lemmon Ave. 214-526-5221 6011 Royal Ln. 214-265-1435 6109 Berkshire Ln, #A 214-691-2445 Gigi’s Cupcakes 5450 W. Lovers, #130 214-352-2253 Highland Park Soda Fountain 3229 Knox St. 214-521-2126 Marble Slab Creamery 3001 Knox St., #103 214-219-0300

6130 Berkshire Ln. 214-369-5566 Mojo Donuts 6522 Lemmon Ave. 214-357-5154 Mustang Donuts 6601 Hillcrest Ave. 214-363-4878 The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 214-855-0003 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. 214-219-2665 Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird 214-987-1200 Top Pot Doughnuts 8611 Hillcrest, #195 469-232-9911 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln. 214-520-7680 Bar-B-Q

The Ginger Man - Uptown 2718 Boll St. 214-754-8771 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney Ave. 214-965-9926 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-389-2120 The Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0106 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. 214-956-9522 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. 214-443-7818

2525 Inwood Rd., #123 214-350-9445 Original Pancake House 2900 Lemmon Ave. 214-528-7215 4343 W. NW Hwy,#375 214-351-2012 Two Sisters 3111-C Monticello 214-526-1118

4001 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-2070 Hunky’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 3930 Cedar Springs 214-522-1212 Jake’s Hamburgers 2702 McKinney, #101 214-754-8001 Jersey Mike’s Subs 3001 Knox St. 214-520-7827 5301 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-7611 8411 Preston Rd., #118 214-691-7827 Mooyah Burger 6713 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-987-2666 Potbelly Sandwich Shop 5921 Forest Ln., #100 972-392-7771 Smashburger 4235 W. NW Hwy, #100 972-220-1222 Snuffer’s 8411 Preston Rd, #112 214-265-9911 Subway — SMU area 6935 Hillcrest 214-444-9068 Village Burger — West Village 3699 McKinney 214-443-9998

Burgers, Deli & Sandwiches Blues Burgers 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-750-9100 BGR — The Burger Joint 3001 Knox St., #108 469-941-4471 Burger House 6913 Hillcrest 214-361-0370 Chip’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 4530 W. Lovers Ln. 214-691-2447 East Hampton Sandwich Co. 6912 Snider Plaza 214-363-2888 Gazeebo Burgers 5950 Royal Ln. 214-368-3344 Goff’s Hamburgers 6401 Hillcrest 214-520-9133 Great American Hero

Wild About Harry’s — Katy Trail Serving up Harry’s mother's recipe of creamy frozen custard in many flavors made daily, award-winning hot dogs & a friendly atmosphere, Harry's has become the place to eat and relax for everyone. Open: 11 a.m. — 10 p.m., 7 days a week. www.wildaboutharrys.com 4527 Travis St. 214-520-3113 Chinese Howard Wang’s China Grill 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-954-9558 4343 N.W. Hwy, #345 214-366-1606 Royal China 6025 Royal Ln., #201 214-361-1771

Breakfast and/or Lunch Bailey’s Cafe

Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue 5601 Lemmon, A-1 214-521-8868 Big Al’s Smokehouse Barbecue 3125 Inwood Rd. 214-350-9445 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2324 McKinney Ave. 469-248-3149 Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St. 214-468-0600 Peggy Sue Bar-B-Q 6600 Snider Plaza 214-987-9188 Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-352-2752 Bars, Pubs & Taverns 6th Street Bar / Uptown 3005 Routh St. 214-965-0962 Big Al’s McKinney Ave. Tavern 2907 McKinney Ave. 214-969-1984 British Beverage Co. 2800 Routh St., #115 214-922-8220 The Corner Bar & Grill 4830 McKinney 214-219-8002

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com Wang’s Chinese Café 6033 Luther Ln. 214-265-1688 Coffee & Specialties Drip Coffee Co. 4343 W. Lovers Ln. 214-599-7800 Oak Lawn Coffee 2720 Oak Lawn 214-219-5511 Sip Stir Cafe 3800 McKinney, #180 214-443-9100 Starbucks 2801 Allen St., #180 214-965-9696 3216 Knox St. 214-520-2273 4343 W. NW Hwy. 214-654-0704 Union Coffee Shop 5622 Dyer St. 214-242-9725 Eclectic Angela’s Cafe 7979 Inwood Rd. 214-904-8122 Bread Winners Café & Bakery 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-4940 5560 W. Lovers, #260 214-351-3339 Buzzbrews 4334 Lemmon Ave. 972-521-4334 Café Brazil 3847 Cedar Springs. 214-461-8762 Café Express 5600 W. Lovers, #109 214-352-2211 Denny’s 2030 Market Ctr. Blvd.

214-749-6215 Dick’s Last Resort 2211 N. Lamar, #100 214-747-0001 Eden Rest. & Pastries 4416 W. Lovers Ln. 972-267-3336 Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. 469-893-9400 Lucky’s Cafe

THE LAW

Facts about Trust Fund Recovery Penalty

By Larry Jones larry@larryjones.com While many people try and protect their assets, sometimes the obvious is overlooked. Managing or working for a company creates many risks. One of these is the personal liability created on certain individuals if employment taxes are not paid. An employer must collect, account for and pay over withheld taxes from employees’ wages. These taxes are composed of the employees' income and social security (FICA) taxes. If an employer fails to collect and pay over the

taxes, then the IRS has the authority to collect the taxes from the persons believed to be responsible for withholding and paying over the taxes.

While the amount to be assessed against the responsible person has been called the “100 percent penalty” (now called the “Trust Fund Recovery Penalty”), it has in fact been mislabeled.

It is not a penalty and the tax is not assessed twice — once against the employer and then against the responsible person.

The 100 percent penalty is an assessment equal to the tax withheld from the wages of the employees and not paid over to the IRS. Since the tax collected from the responsible person is called a penalty, it is not deductible by the person paying the tax, nor is it dischargeable in bankruptcy.

Employers are doing nothing more than treating the IRS as a typical creditor and, in effect, borrowing monies from the IRS equal to the amount of the unpaid employment taxes. The individuals responsible for collecting and paying over the taxes can be held personally liable for the taxes which the corporation has used to pay other creditors.

The 100 percent penalty only covers the trust fund portion of the taxes withheld from the wages of the employees.

The 100 percent penalty liability is separate and apart from any other liability imposed on Larry Jones the employer.

Liability for the individual is predicated on the failure of a responsible person to willfully collect and pay the taxes. Thus, the two relevant terms under the statute are “responsible person” and “willful.”

Control is a key factor in determining whether someone is responsible. One of the many factors which is considered is the authority to sign checks and the actual signing of checks. A person who has no managerial responsibility and who does not control the issuance of checks cannot be responsible. The penalty is only imposed when the failure in handling payroll taxes occurs willfully. In order to be willful a person has to pay other creditors with knowledge that the taxes have not been paid.

When the IRS determines a business is delinquent, it will conduct and an interview which is recorded on Form 4180.

In most cases, it is best not to be interviewed without first seeking legal advice.

Care should be taken in completing this

REALITY ESTATE Now may be great time to buy a home

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experience a buyer’s market for the first time in the Dallas area in years. That may seem hard to believe with headlines devoted to the number of people f looding our area recently, taking Dallas/Fort Worth into the position of fourth largest metropolitan area in the nation behind New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago, which are all experiencing population declines.

Don’t except the trend to continue. If we know anything about real estate, it will f luctuate. But now may be a good time to take advantage of current market conditions.

We are lucky here to have an excellent mix of new and previously-owned properties on the market as well as rentals properties sprouting up everywhere. Renters possess less competition in a buyer’s market. And this separates us from the other larger markets. For the buyer, we still have undeveloped areas and a number of neighborhoods that are centrally located and perfect for redevelopment like properties near and around downtown.

It is imperative to select a real estate local professional that is aware of market trends and conditions.

This may be the biggest investment you ever make and, like any investment, you are looking to maximize your profitability when you are ready for a change.

First, a bit of simple

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form.

If the Revenue Officer determines that an assessment should be made, he will recommend the assessment. The taxpayer will be notified of the proposed assessment by a letter from the IRS and be given the opportunity to either agree to the assessment or to appeal.

If a company is delinquent on its payroll tax deposits, the taxpayer can designate payments being made are to be applied to the trust fund taxes. By following this procedure, the amount of any 100 percent penalty will either be reduced or eliminated. Notations should be made on the checks, directing that the payments should be applied to that portion of the trust fund taxes for the period for which the payments are made, indicating the name and taxpayer identification number for the corporation.

If payments are not so designated, the IRS may make any allocation that it chooses, and it will usually apply the payments toward the employer's share of the liability including assessed and accrued penalties and interest.

Larry Jones focuses his practice on IRS tax controversy matters. He is of Counsel to Freeman Law PLLC and also Director of the Tax Clinic at the SMU Dedman School of Law. Larry can be reached at larry@larryjones.com or 214-696-2661.

definition. A buyer’s market is when the housing inventory is higher Phillip Murrell than the number of people looking to buy a house. A seller’s market is when the number of properties available are at or greater than the supply or if what would be considered below-market offerings are available. Prices may have become f lat, which may be a better definition of the current state of our area.

Despite a healthy stock market, real estate is a desirable investment option. Real estate simply does not have the volatility of the stock market. Lending rates are still low, as are bank interest rates. All signs point to more money being made in the real estate market in the long term, eschewing other options like bank savings and fixed accounts.

Often used real estate website Zillow believes that the U.S. housing market will be favorable for the buyer in 2019. But you cannot rely on a rather impersonal website for local information. The Dallas/Fort Worth market is unique, given the available land yet to be developed for current use.

Investors will recall the stock market

crash in 2008. Since then, mortgage interest rates have remained relatively low, by design. The federal government is encouraging homeownership. Now is the time to jump on board, because at any time interest rates can begin to rise at any time which could price you out of an optimal time to buy. Plus, inf lated interest rates tend to hurt the seller more than the buyer.

Investing in real estate will benefit you in the long term. The rush of people to Dallas/Fort Worth is only going to continue. Gains in the stock market or in a 401K are bound for correction. Owning property not only increases your long term wealth, it can offer a positive lifestyle change.

And that is only some of the advantages to owning real estate.

Phillip Murrell is a local real estate agent in Dallas at Compass Real Estate, and can be reached at 989-8592275, phillip.murrell@compass.com or on Instagram at @pmurrellre.

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