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Vol. 6, No. 15: Section One | Neighborhood News | Community Calendar and Food Guide | Local Arts | Opinions

THE DALLAS INSTITUTE

‘The Open City’ connects people with ideas, books

By Rachel Savant rsavant@dallasinstitute.org The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture and The Dallas Morning News announce the Fifth Annual Dallas Festival of Books and Ideas in partnership with the Dallas Museum of Art, the Dallas Public Library and Friends of the Dallas Public Library.

Speakers ranging from poets and novelists to scientists and architects will come together, over multiple days, to discuss a variety of topics connected to the theme of this year’s festival: “The Open City.” The Dallas Festival of Books and Ideas THE DALLAS INSTITUTE will be held Tuesday, May 28 through Saturday, June The Dallas Festival of Books and Ideas will be held Tuesday, May 28 through Saturday, 1. All events are free.

June 1.

Through its “Open and how the city can address its elvisitors. The keynote speaker will be City” theme, the “Ideas” ders’ needs and benefit from their Keven Ann Willey, former VP and part of the Dallas Festival will feawisdom and experience. The keynote editorial page editor of The Dallas ture separate “City Track” teams that speaker will be Dr. Emi Kiyota, enviMorning News and travel author of will explore different aspects of our ronmental gerontologist and founder postcardsfromtheperimeter.com on city in four venues on Tuesday, May of Ibasho, and held on Tuesday, May Wednesday, May 29 from 6:30 to 28 through Saturday, May 31. Then 28 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the UT8:30 p.m. at The Dallas Institute at on Saturday, June 1, the culminatDallas Center for Brain Health, Brain 2719 Routh St. ing “Books” part of the festival will Science in the City seeks to anPerformance Institute at 2200 W. occur at the downtown Dallas Public swer how Dallas can utilize its extenLibrary and the other at the Dallas Mockingbird Lane. sive resources of data to connect and Museum of Art. The Welcoming City exharmonize different parts of our city.

This year’s “City Tracks” include: plores how Dallas can adequately The Physical City. It will consider welcome and include its great and Dallas’ growing elderly population growing diversity of residents and ideas cont'd on page 3

MUSICAL PREVIEW

‘Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical’ now playing

AT&T Performing arts center

“Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical” will run through Sunday, May 26.

By Jo Ann Holt joannholt@gmail.com “Cruel Intentions: The ’90s Musical” will be onstage at the Wyly Theatre at 2400 Flora St. through Sunday, May 26, presented

by AT&T Performing Arts Center.

If you’ve been missing the 1990s, “Cruel Intentions” may be just

the nostalgia fix you need.

The musical production features popular hits guaranteed to bring back the ’90s. Featuring hits by such artists as Boyz II Men, Christina Aguilera, REM, *NSYNC and Britney Spears, “Cruel Intentions” offers a musical trip back in time.

The musical has roots way before the 1990s,

though. It’s based very loosely on a French novel, Les Liasions Dangereuses, first published in 1782.

Then there was the 1999 classic cult film starring Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The film proved so popular with teenagers and young adults it spawned two sequels.

“Cruel; Intentions: The ’90s Musical” (according to press information), “pulls you into the manipulative world of Manhattan’s most dangerous liaisons.”

Sebastian Valmont and Kathryn Merteuil are charming and privileged step-siblings who love to play manipulative games with each other. They place a bet on whether or not Sebastian can deflower an innocent classmate, their incoming headmaster’s daughter. As the dangerous duo set their destructive

plans in motion, with no regard for anyone who might get in their way, they are soon entangled in their own web.

Entertainment Weekly said the musical “provides the ultimate night out.”

Single ticket prices range from $46 to $76 and can be purchased online at attpac.org, by phone at 214-880-0202 or in person at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Winspear Opera House Box Office at 2403 Flora St. For groups of 10 or more call 214-978-2879.

AT&T Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit foundation that operates and programs a 10-acre campus comprised of three premier performance venues and a park in downtown Dallas.

Opening in October 2009, the Center has helped complete the 30-year vision of the Dallas Arts District.

COMMUNITY NEWS Crow awarded prestigious medal Trammell S. Crow has been awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his efforts founding EarthX, the largest Earth Day celebration in the world held in Fair Park. Crow accepted the award at a special reception on Ellis Island. Past medalists have included seven U.S. presidents, three world leaders, several Nobel Prize winners, and various leaders of industry, education, the arts, sports and government. – Lindsey Lyons

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AT&T, Goldman Sachs and Pioneer Natural Resources joined forces April 29 to host the Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) Classic, a charity golf tournament that raised $1.8 million for abused and neglected children served by Dallas CASA. Since 1998, the Dallas CASA Classic has raised $19.7 million for Dallas CASA. The tournament was held simultaneously at the Four Seasons Resort and Club Dallas at Las Colinas and the Brookhaven Country Club. – Rosanne Lewis

It was in the (chocolate) chips In honor of National Chocolate Chip Day on May 15, Dallas-based Nestle Toll House Café broke the Guinness World Records title for the longest line of cookies at The Star in Frisco.

Former Dallas Cowboys defensive back Charlie Williams and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders were in attendance.

Nestle Toll House Café lined up 3,029 cookies in the shape of a football nestle toll house (607’ X 1”). The cookies were then donated to the Salvation Army, Trusted World and Foodsource DFW. – Brooke Johnston

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INSIDE Notes from the Editor Bubba Flint DISD Fashion Sense Boater Safety

Crossword Puzzle Your Stars This Week Reality Estate Community Calendar Photo of the Week Charity Spotlight Hammer and Nails

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Dotty Griffith Recipe Uptown Girl Winding Roads Sudoku

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Stop letting air out of my tires!

By David Mullen

purple Schwinn Stingray – banana seat, sissy bar and all – to my house for me to glide like the wind. I was in eighth After six decades of being grade and “husky,” as I was a committed (insert joke here) classified by the Sears boy’s Skippy guy, I made a bold decidepartment. I had a schoolboy sion and switched to Jif … May crush on a neighborhood girl 17 was “Ride your bike to work who I grew up with. My first day.” When is “Come over to slow dance ever was with her my garage and inflate my flat at a sixth grade party, dancing bike tires day?” … When I was to “Just My Imagination” by a kid, I couldn’t afford to have a the Temptations. We proceedbike. My folks did the best they ed to go to junior high togethcould to raise four children – I er and my crush continued. So am the oldest – with my faI rode that bike all summer, ther often unemployed and my lost all of my baby fat despite saintly mom doing everything an occasional stop at Baskin she could to make sure that Robbins 31 Flavors over by $10 went into the Wells Fargo Mills College, was coming in “Christmas Account” every as president of my ninth grade month. In Oakland, we had a class and now had a student budget store called Gabardines. body. I would ride my bike Kind of like a Kohl’s without to Lake Chabot Golf Course the steroids. Their theme song where for $10 a kid could play was “Every day is sale day, at Gabardines. Cash, charge or lay- golf all month. I would chain my bike to the fence, someone away, at Gabardines.” We never would let the air out of did, to my the tires and I would knowledge, walk the bike down to layaway an the Shell station next item. Most to the Oakland Zoo at of our maan intersection that terial prodeveryone called “The ucts were Bottleneck,” and ride gained by home past her house Blue Chip on Golf Links Road Stamps. We hoping to see her. I didn’t have S&H Green David Mullen couldn’t wait for ninth grade. But alas, she Stamps moved to San Jose out West. I that summer and I have not never licked enough stamps to seen her since.

I hope everyone get a bike. Anyway, getting my had a happy “ride your bike to wheels back on the ground, my work day” …

The Florida Senate cousin brought me a revamped david@katytrailweekly.com

William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor

is contemplating approving a bill that would ban local governments from banning plastic straws. In a state with so much water, that has to be a bad thing … I like Bill Maher. I think he is funny, and he has great guests on his HBO show “Real Time with Bill Maher.” Please keep reading, my conservative and loyal Turtle Creek, Highland Park and Preston Hollow faithful. I love you all. This is where it gets good. At the humble and loveable Katy Trail Weekly, I want us, by design, to be apolitical. I stay away from a political bent as much as possible,

NEWS FROM DISTRICT 8

Lifelong benefits rest in extracurriculars As we wrap up this incredible year, I’m reminded of the great friendships most students forge throughout each year. Some of those friendships will be lifelong, while others will simply be great Miguel Solis memories that fade a little each passing year. However, it’s something about friendships forged over extracurricular activities that seem to stick with us a bit longer.

Extracurricular activities add so much enrichment to students’ daily lives. Not only do they allow them to learn to work together toward a common goal, but they allow room for creative expression to take flight, something we all need. And, maybe the largest impact is how these activities positively affect student learning in the classroom.

Dallas ISD not only recognizes this important piece of the educational puzzle, but we also have made it a top priority to engage students through these activities.

From athletic state titles and a record number of all-state dancers to STEM robotics championships and “Disney in Schools” musical performances, Dallas ISD students are more involved in extracurricular

K AT Y TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH May 17 – 11:05 p.m.

4200 Block, McKinney Ave. (75205) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s property.

May 17 – 11:27 p.m.

2700 Block, Reagan St. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s license plate.

activities than ever before. The district is well on track to meet its 2018–2019 goal of having 76 percent of students involved in at least one extracurricular activity.

Dallas ISD offers more than 200 extracurricular and after-school programs for students in pre-K through grade 12 at no cost. The activities are designed to meet the specific needs and interests of students and provide them with an opportunity of experiencing activities they might not have access to otherwise.

Our ability to make extracurricular activities a priority is critical for students, and it shows the power of public education, because it’s in the public school arena where these offerings are vast. From traditional sports – football, basketball, soccer, to less mainstream sports like rowing, fencing and archery, as well as arts, science, discovery, chess, theatre, dance, you name it, there’s something for every interest in our public school system.

The benefits are far-reaching.

Students involved in these activities typically perform better academically, attendance goes up and aspirations to continue education beyond high school increases. These are pluses that we cannot overlook, and they should be part of what every parent looks for when choosing their child’s school.

Here’s to a great summer break!

location without paying.

stole the complainant’s moped.

May 18 – 8:47 p.m.

2600 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Deadly Conduct: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant.

May 19 – 11:53 p.m.

2000 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Building: The suspect forced entry and stole property.

May 19 – 3:39 a.m.

2600 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect impersonated an Uber driver and stole the complainant’s credit cards and phone.

May 18 – 5:39 a.m.

1600 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: The unknown suspects stole vehicles from a parking lot.

May 19 – 11:42 a.m.

5100 Block, Vandelia St. (75235) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect smashed the complainant’s vehicle window and stole property.

May 18 – 3:46 p.m.

10700 Block, Preston Rd. (75230) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole property from the

May 19 – 2:31 p.m.

3300 Block, Blackburn St. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect

May 20 – 12:27 p.m.

5400 Block, E. Mockingbird Ln. (75206) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s iPad. May 20 – 5:21 p.m.

2000 Block, N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s vehicle windshield.

May 20 – 5:42 p.m.

10200 Block, Boedeker St. (75230) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s garage and stole property.

like candidate endorsements, et al. and rarely take a personal stand. However, on Maher’s show recently, he blasts Hillary Clinton for stealing his opinion on China and accused her of plagiarism. Really? He was in Dallas, surely staying at a posh hotel downtown that carried the Katy Trail Weekly, when the following week he comes out with a piece on his show about the Allen Wrench. I wrote, while he was in town, “Satan invented the Allen Wrench” and stated in part that “I am convinced that the Allen Wrench is the Devil’s doing. I decided to put

together a bookcase this weekend, after staring at the box for months. Of course, the instructions were impossible to follow.

And before you jump to conclusions that the manual was in Swedish, the put-together furniture was actually purchased from a major retailer based in Minneapolis. I aimed American (another clue). Naturally, the first of the many irremovable stickers on the pieces that I saw stated ‘Made in Vietnam.’” Well, guess who had an Allen Wrench take the following week on his HBO show? Probably just a coincidence.

Fashion Sense

Bravo TV star heads to Dallas

By Leah Frazier leahfarizer.com Dallas houses its share of “Bravolebrities” from “The Real Housewives of Dallas” and now two “Project Runway” stars, Leah Frazier Venny Etienne and Lela Orr. On May 18, Dallas welcomed controversial “Real Housewife of Atlanta” alum Kenya Moore, and now “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alum Phaedra Parks will make her trek to the Big D all in the name of charity.

Keeping Families Connected, a Dallasbased nonprofit organization, will present its third annual fashion show, “Creation of Fashion,” on Saturday, June 1, 6 p.m. at the Westin Galleria Dallas. The charity event will feature live entertainment, celebrity guest appearances and a multi-designer fashion show hosted by Parks and national talk show host Michael Molthan of M2 “The Rock,” along with a special appearance by TV personality and author Jamila T. Davis.

Fashion industry veteran Willie Johnson of J3 Productions will return once again to produce a multi-layered fashion show spotlighting the designs of local and national brands including current Project Runway stars Venny Etienne of LeVenity and Lela Orr of Ferrah. Other fashion show participants include Yuk Styles, Galleria Dallas retail stores and more.

Guests are encouraged to come fashionably chic, as the star-studded affair will also honor local community influencers such as “Creation of Fashion” 2019 sponsor Dawn Freeman of Securus and other leaders who are trailblazing the way in the criminal justice space. Cocktails, giveaways and additional surprises will be in store, with proceeds from the event to benefit the Keeping Families Connected organization.

“We are so excited to bring back the 'Creation of Fashion' designer show again in order to raise funds for Keeping Families

Connected,” said founder of K.F.C., Letitia Scott. “We chose Phaedra Parks as one of our celebrity hosts for the show because we feel that she can closely relate to the mission of K.F.C., as she is not only a well-respected attorney, but she has also dealt with the incarceration process through her personal experiences. We believe that this Southern Belle can shed light and her unique perspective to the issues affecting family members who have loved ones that are in similar situations.”

“The Creation of Fashion" 2019 show will be held on Saturday, June 1, 6 p.m. at Westin Galleria Dallas at 13340 Dallas Parkway. There will be exclusive VIP access for $125, which includes preferred seating, a personal meet and greet with Phaedra Parks, a copy of Phaedra’s book Secrets of a Southern Belle, two drink vouchers and a swag bag. The Deluxe Experience admission ($75) will include preferred seating with a drink voucher, while general admission ($45) grants entry to the show for standing room only. Tickets may be purchased at keepingfamilyconnected.org/events.

Leah Frazier is an award-winning fashion entrepreneur based in Dallas with almost a decade of fashion and lifestyle reporting under her belt. Her continued coverage of Dallas fashion and events can be found at inspirenstyle.com.

Phaedra Parks.

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Texas Game Wardens stress holiday boating safety From the TPWD Press Office news@tpwd.texas.gov Last year, 29 boating fatalities and hundreds of boat accidents and injuries occurred on Texas waters. As part of National Safe Boating Week May 18-24, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) law enforcement are reminding Texans to be safe this Memorial Day weekend and all summer long by following the law and taking basic safety precautions while on the water.

“Texas Game Wardens will be out in full force this weekend to ensure the public enjoys their time on the water responsibly, but we need boaters to make sure they are taking safety seriously, too,” said Cody Jones, TPWD assistant commander for Marine Enforcement. “Most of the tragic deaths and serious injuries that occurred in Texas waters last year could have been prevented by following a few simple and important steps – wearing a life jacket and using a safety ignition kill switch.”

A safety ignition kill switch comes equipped on most motorized boats, but it only works

Texas PARKS AND WILDLIFE

Texas Game Wardens will be conducting safety inspections this Memorial Day weekend. when boat operators take the extra step to clip it on. Jones said of the 29 boating fatalities that occurred in Texas last year, many could have been prevented if the driver had used a kill switch.

State law requires that a life jacket must be available for each occupant of a boat

or paddle craft, and children under 13 years of age are mandated to wear one while the boat or paddle craft is underway or drifting. Despite these laws, in Texas last year game wardens issued 571 citations for children not wearing a life jacket and 1,613 for insufficient life jackets on the vessel.

“Drowning is the highest reported cause of death in boating fatalities, and most victims are found not wearing a lifejacket,” Jones said. “It’s not enough to just stow your life jacket onboard because accidents on the water can happen much too fast to reach and put one on.”

Law enforcement will also be on alert for those violating boating under the inf luence laws. Operating a boat with a blood alcohol concentration above 0.08 percent is an offense that can lead to fines, the loss of a driver’s license and an increased risk of accidents or fatalities on the water. In 2018, game wardens issued 162 boating under the inf luence or boating while intoxicated citations across the state.

Anyone born on or after Sept. 1, 1993, must complete a boater education course to operate a personal watercraft or a boat with a 15-horsepower rating or more. Boater education courses are regularly offered in many locations around the state and boaters can find a selection of online boater courses that can be taken anytime.

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The keynote speaker will be Dr. Samantha Cheng, biodiversity scientist at The Center for Biodiversity and Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History on Thursday, May 30 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at UT Southwestern Medical Center, T. Boone Pickens Biomedical Building at 6001 Forest Park Road.

The Literary City will invite discussion on what makes a city literary. Given its rich talent, is Dallas already a literary city? And if not, what will make it one? The keynote speaker is Oscar Cásares, author of Brownsville and the novel Amigoland, on Friday, May 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Interabang Books, 10720 Preston Road, #1009B. Summer in the City kicks off summer at the Dallas Public Library with a festival of books, authors and reading on Saturday, June 1 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dallas Public Library at 1515 Young St. The Inspired City will feature authors and poets on Saturday, June 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Dallas Museum of Art at 1717 N. Harwood St. For more information, visit dallasinstitute.org.

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Crossword Puzzle

ACROSS 1. Plant life 6. Water sport 10. Mom’s brother 15. Wash out 20. More discourteous

21. Entices 22. Tooth type 23. Like a rotunda 24. Pick 25. Rajah’s land 26. — donna 27. Medieval trade

union 28. Sundowns 29. Potatoes go-with 30. In an agitated way 32. Off-white shade 34. Halos 36. Not common

Off the mark

Solution on page 10

37. Fava — 40. Above, poetical 41. Decade number 42. Sharply pungent 44. Boutique 48. Cobbler’s tool 49. Wand

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50. Pasternak woman 53. Countrified 55. New Haven student 56. Blush 58. Teeming 59. Held fast 61. Dot in a river 63. Shower feature 64. Opera singers 65. Chimed 66. Museum sculptures 67. Shawls 69. Evil habit 70. Not for 71. Rani’s servant 74. Before, to poets 75. Most lemony 78. More cruel 81. Fellow 82. Poetic twilights 83. Luau staple 84. Silica mineral 86. Green parrot 87. Wild tee shirt (hyph.)

89. Type of pudding 93. Wire measure 94. Price increase 95. Unpleasant look 96. Pacific island 97. Swing for acrobats 100. Fixed 102. “The King and I” actress 103. Fill with happiness 104. Look forward to 108. Static 109. Rabbit 110. Green Hornet’s valet 111. — -down cake 112. Give alms 113. Hurtful remark

115. To a smaller extent 116. AMA members 117. Pasture 118. Merriment 120. Chair part 121. Dazzle 123. Avg. size 124. Baroness Karen 125. 1,101, to Caesar 127. Piano pieces 129. Thin cookies 131. Unprincipled one 136. Intertwine 138. Software purchasers 142. Comic-strip queen 143. Browned bread 144. Dog-tired (2 wds.)

145. Painting on a wall 146. Taxi riders 147. Like “The Twilight Zone” 148. Combine 149. Ecru 150. Cuff links 151. Foxier 152. Wedding invitation encl.

153. Requested DOWN 1. Golfer — Couples 2. Humdinger 3. Verse forms 4. Guess 5. — -craftsy 6. Drop-kicker 7. Peace and quiet 8. “Star Wars” princess 9. Honshu port 10. Foul-ball caller 11. 1066 raider

12. Paper holders 13. Tibetan monk 14. QED part 15. Proceeded slowly 16. Waves of applause 17. Exclude 18. Wooded hollow 19. Small whirlpool 21. Tilted to one side 31. Modicum 33. Right away 35. Actress — Hagen 37. Medieval entertainer 38. Basin companion 39. Swit co-star 42. Put up pictures 43. Dot-com alternative 45. Finland’s capital 46. Margarine 47. Peach centers 49. Descartes’ name 50. Reside 51. Make — — buck 52. Thing, in law 53. Viking letters 54. A Barrymore 57. One of a sinkful 58. Least green 59. Movie reviewer 60. Ornamental fabric 62. Sp. miss 64. Boldly attempt 66. Burrito kin 68. Midnight rider 69. Speedway sound 71. Elev.

72. Avril follower 73. Capital of South Australia 76. Drone’s home 77. BLT part 79. Expression of alarm

REALITY ESTATE

Make lists after making offer critical before closing

By Phillip Murrell phillip@philliprealestate.com There is much more to buying a house — especially if you are a firsttime buyer — than hiring a trusted, experience real estate professional and making an accepted offer on a new or previously owned property. Like I say, this is where the “elbow grease” comes in. You still have work to do before closing day.

Expect to visit your contracted property more than once with your real estate agent before you close. Be respectful of the previous owner’s time and make sure that you work through your agent to find the most appropriate time for revisits. In most cases, you will want to visit the property without the owner at home.

After your offer is accepted, resist social media. Too much could go wrong on the way to finalizing your deal, and these days you can’t trust outlets. Talk to your family or closest friends as they may be able to make recommendations. But, most importantly, rely on your real estate agent as they have your best interest at heart.

In no particular order, you may have meetings with inspectors, appraisers, bankers, insurance agents, interior designers, landscape

architects, moving companies and others long before you close on your property.

Make a checklist. Again, your real estate agent should Phillip Murrell have the right connections that will provide you a proper comfort level.

Once your lender, inspector and insurance agent are aware that you are under contract, they can begin the planning process and put together the proper paperwork. Ask for timing and put together your own timetable from accepted offer to the closing date.

Make sure that all of your personal documents are in order. Lenders require items like W-2s as they will need to verify your income. Be prepared to provide them to your lender right away. It is prudent that your lender and realtor have a good relationship and work together to aid you through the process.

Be prepared to provide earnest money and option money once your offer is accepted and provide it to your realtor as soon as possible. You want

to honor all stipulations in the initial contract. Providing upfront money will also allow you to visit the property as needed. Once your offer is accepted, there is still a lot of work you need to take care of and it’s mostly with the financing and inspection process.

Make sure that your inspector is thorough in their work. You don’t want to find out later that there are issues with the roof, foundation, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, pest or any mold issues. This is another meeting you will want to schedule early. Once the inspection report comes back, you will have an opportunity to negotiate any repairs with the previous owners.

Finally, don’t forget the little things. Make sure that insurance coverage kicks in at the closing date.

Contact utility companies so that your new home will be fully functional when ready to move in. Call a locksmith and have doors rekeyed. And go meet your neighbors.

Your real estate agent is there to help. But there are so many things to remember when purchasing, it’s easy to forget some of the simplest tasks.

Phillip Murrell is a local real estate agent in Dallas at Compass Real Estate, and can be reached at 989859-2275, phillip.murrell@compass. com or on Instagram at @pmurrellre.

Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to present numerous situations that require individuals to be more diligent when it comes to following the rules and maintaining behavior that is appropriate and above reproach. Troubles arise midweek that are not easily anticipated or imagined, and everyone must be ready to shift gears and move in different directions in order to address them in a productive manner.

Your travel patterns will be important all week long.

Those with an ability to work and play well with others will make a great deal of progress this week, and they are likely to find themselves allied with unlikely individuals who seek to achieve similar ends. Strange bedfellows can do a great deal this week — for each other and for themselves. No one should doubt the potential of teamwork at this time.

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

● The numbers within the heavily 5-26-19

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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80. Charlotte of “Bananas” 82. Hole for a shoelace 85. Organ part 88. Society newbies 90. Double — 91. Unmixed 92. Map collection 94. Wields an ax 98. Informers 99. Jolts of electricity 100. Jagged tear 101. Plug away 102. Large movie ape 103. Barely make it 105. Has a fever 106. Project starter 107. Valuable wood 109. Prompt 111. Press for 114. Landed 115. Permit 116. Safeguard 119. Chewed the scenery 121. Melbourne mate 122. More soggy 123. Canyon 124. Newsstand buys 126. Gross 127. Personal journal 128. Q-tips 129. Tom Jones’ country 130. Latin dance 131. Big galoots 132. — du jour 133. Machu Picchu locale 134. Sporty vehicles 135. Caroler’s number 137. Ms. Fitzgerald 139. Viking name 140. Hit the ceiling 141. Arctic transport

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You mustn't agree to do someone's dirty work this week, no matter what rewards are promised to you.

It's time to do what you know is right. (June 7-June 20) – An unlikely source gives you information that can prove quite valuable to you throughout the week. Your focus can remain where it is, though your view may have to broaden some.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) Toe the line this week, or face the consequences. You may think that certain behaviors will be overlooked or ignored, but that's

where you are wrong. (July 8-July 22) – You may be after something that remains elusive throughout the week. It may be time to shift your attention to something that is more attainable — and more valuable.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Once you get started this week, you'll surely keep up the pace, maintain productivity and achieve your goals. Much depends on who is by your side. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You fear that someone is looking over your shoulder or tracking you for some reason, but this is something you can turn to your advantage. Start thinking outside the box.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You may lose something that is difficult to recover during routine business hours this week. You will have to get creative and schedule your time wisely. (Sept. 8-Sept.

22) – Success is more likely this week because you are willing to do what you are told. Even then, you can put your own spin on things and improve the odds.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You're eager to go somewhere you've never been and do something you've never done. This is all possible, as long as your plans are quick to come together. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You cannot afford to attract the wrong kind of attention today, and yet you will need to be in the spotlight on a few occasions

in order to win necessary support.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You are beginning to build a strong foundation upon which can be built a bright and profitable future.

Your dreams may be about to come true. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – A run-in with someone who has made your life difficult in the past isn't likely to pan out the way you might suppose. By week's end, you may be working closely together.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You can get a head start early in the week, but that doesn't guarantee that you'll stay ahead of the pack.

You must remain nimble all week long. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – Someone may accuse you of being disingenuous at this time, but everything you've said is the truth, and you're in no way trying to inflate your accomplishments.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You're expecting things to pan out according to the rules, but you may not be aware of someone else's efforts to derail yours. Look beneath the surface. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Even someone working against you is going to admire your efforts this week. Keep it up, and in the end he or she is likely to prove your most valuable supporter.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Communication must remain open and clear throughout the week if you're going to complete the tasks

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assigned to you. You can't do them all on your own. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – Attempts to show off may fall short this week, but you'll realize that there's more to what is going on than your own image or reputation. Someone else matters more.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You may have to take someone else's hand this week and lead him or her through the basics. Your version of the rules may not be the official version. (March 6-March 20) – You can make a valuable contribution without attracting a great deal of attention this week. You may only be allowed to maneuver freely this week undercover.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) There are sharks in the water this week, but you have to make the swim. You will want to surround yourself with those who will help keep you safe. (April 5-April 19) – You know the best way to get from here to there, but you may not have the proper conveyance. A little creative thinking will enable you to make the journey on time.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You're in the mood to get things done this week with little or no trouble or fanfare. Stick to doing what you know best; leave the rest to the experts. (May 6-May 20) – A case of mistaken identity makes this more difficult than expected this week, but a solution will be near at hand. You'll have a tale to tell when all is said and done.

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CityLine Plaza – The live music series continues on Friday with Ole G and Saturday with Kirk Holloway. Food and drinks will be available in the Plaza. 6 to 9 p.m. FREE!

May 24

2121 McKinney Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-922-4848

Fearing’s Restaurant – The Spring Concert Series features area band Jordan Cain & Friends. 7 p.m.

Admission is FREE! but customers must call the restaurant to RSVP.

May 24

1617 Hi Line Drive Dallas, 75207 214-307-5690

Wheelhouse – The “Boozy Bee,” a five-week, late-night, adults-only spelling bee continues. Spellers can ask for definitions, languages of origin, parts of speech, alternate pronunciations and a sentence using the word. The winner gets a $100 gift card. 9 p.m. FREE!

May 25

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The Shraman Foundation – The foundation presents “Exhibit Happiness,” their first-ever outdoor photography exhibit with live music, food trucks, local vendors, games and activities. 11 a.m. FREE!

May 26

2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, 75201 214-716-4500

Klyde Warren Park – The park presents their first-ever music festival, featuring performances across multiple stages throughout the day and into the night. Artists include Jonathan Tyler, Blane Howard, Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield, Blacktop Mojo, The Effinays and more. 2 p.m. FREE!

May 28

10720 Preston Road, Suite 1009B Dallas, 75230 214-484-4289

Interabang Books – Author Terry Shames will be in conversation with Melissa Leinhart about her mystery novel A Risky Undertaking For Loretta Singletary. 7 p.m. FREE!

May 29

2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-954-9925

Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House – As part of its #HearHere series, AT&T Performing Arts Center will present “A Conversation with Martha Stewart,” the award-winning television show host, author and entrepreneur.

7:30 p.m. Prices vary.

WALLACE THE BRAVE

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

by Will Henry

Longtime civic leader Venise Stuart (center, f lanked by Hasan Pirkul and Richard C. Benson) received a Distinguished Alumni Award from The University of Texas at Dallas at a gala dinner held in honor of all award recipients at DavidsonGundy Alumni Center.

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Charity

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DALLAS 24 HOUR CLUB

Alcohol and drug addicts, who have lost everything, are given transitional housing and tools to help them stay sober and become self-sufficient.

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.

Q What is the most important

A

Q What is your mission or highest

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purpose?

Dallas 24 Hour Club’s mission is to provide safe, sober transitional living for homeless men and women seeking a brand new life away from drugs and alcohol. We were founded back in 1969. We are celebrating our 50th year!

Q What is difficult about your job?

A Seeing people in devastating physical

and mental conditions due to their addictions, and seeing how it affects their families. It is also difficult to witness someone relapse.

Q How did your career path lead you

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to this position?

I helped found Park Cities Presbyterian Church and served as the Coordinator of all Ministries and Operations. I also worked on the establishment of C.A.R.E. (Chemical Awareness Resource Education). I started at 24 Hour Club in 2013 and four years later was named CEO.

thing your nonprofit does for our community?

The 24 takes homeless people who are unable to care for themselves and are taxing our city and county services, hospitals and mental health facilities off the street and gives them the opportunity to build a brand new life away from drugs and alcohol. They then can reunite with their families to stop the cycle of addiction.

Q What is rewarding about your job?

A I love working with our incredible staff.

They work tirelessly! Of course, I love seeing our residents’ lives change dramatically for the good when they embrace sobriety.

Q About how many people are served each year?

Q Why are you passionate about help- A Since opening our new facility in

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ing this charity? Do you have a personal story to relate?

Because of its driving desire to help those who have burned all of their bridges and have lost everything. We are the largest single site transitional home which welcomes those in tremendous need who don’t have a penny to their name. Our goal is for them to embrace long-term sobriety and become self-supporting. Our family experienced the devastation created by a loved one that struggled with addiction and mental illness his whole life.

Unfortunately, he lost this battle in 2018.

I am now even more motivated to provide our residents with every tool possible, which includes high accountability and structure to lead a sober life.

February, we anticipate serving 7,000 people this year.

Q What sort of

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volunteer jobs are available?

We need Clothes Closet volunteers and people to help produce and man our fundraisers.

Marsha Williamson, CEO, answered these questions.

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Hammer and Nails

Ways to protect yourself

By Stephan Sardone stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

CANDY'S DIRT

This home, located at 3712 Alice Circle, is listed for $9.75 million.

By Candy Evans candace@candysdirt.com When you think about the perfect English country Tudor manor, it’s filled with beamed ceilings, stone walls, beautiful hardwood floors, antiques, lovely wallpaper and gardens — miles and miles of gardens.

These elegant, stately homes are few and far between in Dallas, so I’m beyond thrilled to let you know that for the first time in a couple of decades, one of the best is on offer in Highland Park.

I haven’t been this excited about a home for sale in a long time. Not only is it gorgeous, but the provenance of this house is also incredible. It was built at 3712 Alice Circle in 1925 by architect Clyde H. Griesenbeck for Dr. Sam Webb, Jr. This was back when Highland Park was brand new. Alice Circle was named for John Armstrong’s wife. Armstrong was one of the developers of Highland Park.

Dallas still seems like the biggest little town around, but in the ’20s, it was indeed a small world. Griesenbeck was the chief architect for the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway (MKT). He designed everything from depots, to freight stations and maintenance buildings in Texas and Oklahoma. So, it’s not that surprising to find Dr. Webb was the chief surgeon of the MKT. Kismet? Absolutely!

I was sure our favorite tome here at CandysDirt. com would have some excellent information on this stunning English country Tudor. I was right. Great American Suburbs: The Homes of The Park Cities, Dallas

by Virginia Savage McAlester, Willis Cecil Winters and Prudence Mackintosh had the following on this historic home: “Clyde H. Griesenbeck was an exceptional architect, active in the Park Cities during the 1920s and 1930s, with three of the most outstanding Tudor Revival residences built between the world wars to his credit.

“Between 1925 and 1928, Griensnbeck completed two striking Tudor Revival residences in Highland Park that were notable for their distinguished facades, each rendered predominately in stone. First was a $30,000 mansion at 3712 Alice Circle.”

I know, $30,000. Remember that was a fortune in 1925.

The Webb family lived in this notable English country Tudor for about 25 years. Then the Charles S. Yancey family moved in until at least the late 1960s. There was a lull in information on the property until the 1990s when Stuart and Jennie Reeves purchased it.

If you’ve been in Dallas for any length of time, you know the Reeves, and if not, you most likely know their daughter, DJ Lucy Wrubel. There is a brilliant story on

those miles and miles of gardens that Jennie brought to life in D Magazine. After only a handful of owners, this beautiful home is back on the market, and it’s a rare opportunity to own a piece of Dallas history.

Of course, this 7,480-square-foot English country Tudor has been restored and expanded over the generations. The Reeves have a passion for history and the best eye for detail you’ve ever seen. There are five bedrooms, four bathrooms, two powder baths and those gardens.

The house is on a .732-acre corner lot, just across the street from Davis Park. You have enormous privacy and yet could not be closer to all that matters. It’s the perfect house in the ideal location. That perfection, in my opinion, includes the fact this is a home that has been created to evoke a feeling of comfort. The interior design is about as far from cookie-cutter as you can get and that’s one of the attractions. It’s utterly English in style and décor. That means it’s beautifully appointed, but you know a dog can jump on a sofa and not get scolded. The British royal family would be quiet at home here.

Of course, having the right interior designer is crucial in these homes. I hear, through the grapevine, that the legendary Marguerite (Maggie) Green of Green-Garzotto, who is unfortunately no longer with us, was instrumental in the look of this home.

If you ever want to understand how to create a warm and inviting kitchen, view this photo (below) and keep it for reference. This is a kitchen you will never want to leave. Perch in the wing chair next to the fireplace, sip a lovely cognac and bask in an old English atmosphere that belies the fact a serious chef has every modern convenience at hand.

The master bedroom looks like one you’d find in “Downton Abbey.” Nothing says England more than wallpaper that matches the fabric. It’s a time-honored look, and after the current white trend, one I hope we see more often. Tradition, combined with style, creates that unique English feeling of home.

One of the things I love about English country Tudor homes is how the swimming pools are so beautifully concealed. You see this not just in England, but also all over Europe. The pool is a private oasis, hidden by gorgeous tall trees and generally surrounded by a wall. This one is the perfect retreat.

This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a home that embodies what the developers of Highland Park were hoping to create, an idyllic community, filled with beautiful homes where you know your neighbors and care about them. I think they’d be pleased to see their dreams have come true.

Now, this English country Tudor Revival can be yours if you give Allie Beth Allman and David Nichols a call.

They have 3712 Alice Circle listed for $9.75 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.

You hear the reports on local news outlets much too often. Recently, in Tarrant County, a “scam” contractor was sentenced to 47 years in jail for bilking thousands of dollars from unsuspecting clients according to a report on WFAA-TV Channel 8.

Stephan Sardone One person was a victim of a cold call just a day after she had searched for contractors online.

The alleged contractor used a fake personal name and company name. The homeowner, a teacher and a mom, felt comfortable with the contractor’s ability to remodel a master bedroom after he provided some initial sketches. She never saw the contractor again after providing a sizable down payment. He was convicted of scamming at least five other people in Tarrant County out of more than $60,000.

While that is an extreme example, it just shows that there are some questionable people out there posing as professionals. Here are some ways to prevent being taken advantage of: Ask neighbors, family and friends for recommendations. This is an excellent way to measure the quality of the contractor’s work. Plus, the closer the relationship you have with your acquaintances, the more honest they will be. Ask them about cleanliness, timing and how often the clients communicated with the project manager.

While the internet can be a great resource, proceed with care. The internet replaced the telephone book. It is the primary source for information. But it is important to stay local. A contractor’s reputation is on the line; even if it is not the telephone line anymore. Read the reviews, read the crappy reviews and read the response of the contractor to the crappy reviews. Everyone is going to have some crappy reviews, but how the contractor responds to those can be more telling than all the five-start reviews in the world.

Meet with multiple contractors to see if you like and trust them. A lot of people say start with three estimates. I hate this approach since it starts the project off on the wrong foot and tends to create a bit of an adversarial relationship between the client and general contractor.

You want to find someone you can partner with for your project, someone you can trust to do what they say they can do and for the price they say they can do it. Remember, often you will be away at work while the team is in your home.

Find someone who when they tell you that there is going to be a change order, you believe them and don’t think that they are up to something. Meet with people who have similar products, value and perceived quality (as far as you can tell) and determine who you like and trust, what you are trying to do is first compare apples to apples, then you are trying to determine who you want to work with.

Request to see insurances, licenses (when applicable), references and permits. A reputable contractor won’t hesitate to honor these requests. And always call your insurance agents just to be safe. Make sure that you homeowners policy can cover anything out of the ordinary should there be an accident. Do not let work begin until you have received paperwork from the contractor’s insurance company listing you and your property as a certificate holder on the contractor’s policy. Without this, their insurance is worthless to you.

Do not let work begin until permits have been posted. Ask what would happen if one of the workers gets hurt at your house. Get references, call them and ask good questions.

Do not get pressured into making a decision. Be fearful of big discounts or “limited time only” offers. Good contractors have devoted their careers to providing quality work and value. Decisions have to be made in a timely fashion, but they don’t have to be rushed. Understand that your project is important, and requires a lot of planning and expertise, don’t rush into thinking it should be started the week after you hired the contractor and don’t let them push you into making decisions that you are not comfortable with.

Check with the Better Business Bureau or local remodeling organizations (NARI). It doesn’t hurt to double-check. You might uncover something that makes you doubt the qualifications of the contractor.

Make sure you and your lawyer understand the contract and draw schedule. It is unreasonable to expect the contractor to front the costs for your renovation project, so draws should be paid ahead of the work, within reason. We typically receive 30 percent at three intervals, and then get 5 percent twice at the end.

This keeps the project funded, but not over funded. A good contractor will have a good contract, and will be willing, capable and patient to explain everything in it. You should have a lawyer do the same.

If I were to summarize, it would be, find a partner to help you enhance your home that you will enjoy working with for years to come. By following these simple, logical tips, you can be assured to avoid the “scam” contractor.

Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is locally owned and operated.

Sardone, his wife and two daughters are Lake Highlands residents.

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AUTOMOBILITY

ENVIRONMENT

Jeep’s Gladiator pickup: We’re glad you’re here!

The 2020 Jeep Gladiator.

By David Boldt djboldt@sbcglobal.net For almost 30 years, Jeep loyalists have been kept waiting for a pickup. While the company’s lineup has grown exponentially, adding the subcompact Renegade here, a Wrangler Unlimited there and a compact Compass over there, the clamor for a pickup has been seemingly non-stop, while a production version from Jeep has — again, seemingly — been a non-starter. Thankfully, the collective angst is behind us, and Jeep’s all-new Gladiator pickup is in Jeep showrooms now.

From all indicators, it was worth the wait.

While far more than simply a Jeep Wrangler with an attached bed, the just-rightness of its design looks, well … just right. The assembly of stampings is all properly vertical, and despite a wheelbase and overall length much greater than the already-long Wrangler Unlimited, nothing here is out of proportion, all of it looking as we hoped it would look.

Under those stampings is an aggressively strengthened frame, along with a rear suspension lifted — almost intact — from FCA’s Ram 1500. With that swap the Gladiator owner gets not only more cargo and towing capability, but also (arguably) a more composed ride than Jeep’s traditional leaf springs.

Inside, the crew cab — at present the only configuration available — approximates closely the interior space available in the Wrangler Unlimited. Obviously, it’s been a few decades since a Jeep product shed its military roots and reflect some uptown sophistication, but the new Gladiator takes ‘uptown’ deep into its

design ethos.

Under the hood you have FCA’s 3.6 liter Pentastar V6. Period. In this tune the V6 supplies 285 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. And while 285 horsepower would seem, at least numerically, more than enough to propel a Jeep, know that with the Gladiator’s bulk you won’t think of this driving experience as lively. It’s adequately responsive, but not lively. Add gas, a weekend’s worth of stuff and the girlfriend/ boyfriend, and you can get from FCA 0-60, but I wouldn’t put a watch on it — or wager a pink slip.

Ultimately, our initial impression of the Gladiator — despite all that a Jeep pickup has going for it — is driven by the hubris of its marketing. The initial launch is all Rubicon, with a base of around $45K and the typical as-delivered sticker approaching $60K. And that, ladies and gentlemen, is a lot for a Jeep, a lot for a midsize pickup, and — as you’d guess — a lot for a midsize Jeep pickup. While dated, well-equipped Frontiers top out at $45,000, and are discounted heavily. And Toyota’s Tacoma, built here in Texas and with just about everything to make it a credible off-roader, will end up closer to $50K than $60K, and that’s with Toyota building it and backing it.

Down the road, base Gladiators will trickle out. But with a starting price of a seemingly modest $35K, they’ll get to $45,000 before you can say Jeep Safari.

A regular cab would be less expensive, a 7-foot bed would be more useful, and a wellequipped $40K Gladiator would be much more accessible.

At one point, every Jeep CJ or Wrangler served as a tribute — and Jeep promoted this — to the American men fighting America’s wars. At $60K, this newest Gladiator isn’t a tribute to the men who fought the wars; rather, it’s a bauble for the children and grandchildren of those that financed them. That’s why I’ll wait for a regular cab, with a 7-foot bed, perhaps 4-cylinder power and $30K window sticker. And yeah, I could be waiting a while.

David Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting. More can be found at txGarage.com.

Save the bees and Earthlings too!

By Karen Fleig A recent social media post sparked my interest to further investigate the state of bees.

The plight of the now “officially on the endangered species list” bumblebee is just one more story telling the effects of the environmental crisis. The crisis is difficult to ignore when there are so many observable effects happening all around us. Bees are dying at a rapid rate (42 percent of bee colonies collapsed in the U.S. alone in 2015), creating a serious risk to our food supply.

Honey bees perform about 80 percent of all pollination worldwide.

Seventy out of the top 100 human food crops, which supply about 90 percent of the world’s nutrition, are pollinated by bees.

Since every third bite we take has been pollinated by a bee, it is truly in our best interest to make a change.

Helping bees includes many of the same changes as helping the planet since the ecosystem is so interconnected.

Here are a few things you can do to help the pollinators: 1. Plant pollinator friendly wildflowers 2. Add a hummingbird feeder to your home to attract bees and other pollinators 3. Reduce your use of pesticides and products that used them 4. Buy organic

5. Vote – let’s make sure our local and national leaders are leading the way to a more sustainable future Planting flowers that produce pollen and nectar, especially during the weeks when crops are not blooming, help to provide nutrition to honey bees throughout the entire season.

In order to keep crops from being attacked by the natural world, including bugs, pesticides are required.

Although they do a good job at keeping certain pests away from the crops, they also are composed of powerful chemicals like organophosphorus. This is an unnatural mineral compound that is not required by humans, but more than 80 percent of this material in our bodies comes from eating pesticide-coated foods.

A shift from industrial agriculture to a more ecological farming helps the bees and the planet. I used to only

think of the benefits to buying organic from the perspective of what was in my children’s diet.

Organic agriculture is the production of food in the most natural way possible. Instead of using genetically enhanced crops or pesticides, farmers produce more natural produce in a clean environment.

Sometimes, organic food is more expensive, but here are just a few of the benefits that may convince you that it’s worth the extra expense.

Humane livestock treatment.

Organic foods do not just refer to crops.

Livestock is also a part of the mix. Organic ranchers practice healthy and humane treatment of their animals. Livestock is fed and treated in only the most natural ways. They are given free rein to the outdoors, fresh air and organic feed.

Avoiding possible health risks from bees cont'd on page 10

EARTHX

Disappearing honey bees are putting our food supply at risk.

MULL IT OVER

Paying collegians back in limelight

By David Mullen david@katytrailweekly.com Here we go again.

On May 14, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in essence tabled the controversial topic regarding “student-athletes” being compensated to an internal committee. The issue comes up almost every year, about the time that universities are gearing up for their upcoming – and very lucrative – football seasons. The official announcement appeared on NCAA.org.

A year ago, the NCAA issued what is known as the “Condoleezza Rice report.” The opinion was that “students ought to be able to benefit from name, image and likeness.” The NCAA has once again shuffled their feet and appointed a committee to “look at whether it is possible to allow college athletes to actually endorse products without schools needing to directly pay their athletes.”

“This group will bring together diverse opinions from the membership — from presidents and commissioners to student-athletes — that will examine the NCAA’s position on name, image and likeness benefits and potentially propose rule modifications tethered to education,” said commissioner of the Big East and working group co-chair Val Ackerman. “We believe the time is right for these discussions and look forward to a thorough assessment of the many complexities involved in this area.”

That statement got social media buzzing. Jay Bilas of ESPN wrote via Twitter that “Player name, image and likeness rights have ‘many complexities.’ But clearly, the billions of dollars generated by conferences isn’t complex at all. Funny how that can

be so easily figured out without askfees for college football and basketing ‘Do all commissioners get paid ball games. For every alumni or fan the same?’” who wears a college jersey with a curThat premise can apply to head rent player’s name on the back, that football coaches as well. player receives no compensation.

“While the formation of this There are messy issues regardgroup is an important step to coning “pay-to-play.” You have smaller firming what we believe as an associ- sports that just don’t generate the ation, the group’s work will not result revenue that the bigger sports do. in paying students as employees,” Title IX requires a level playing field said Ohio State senior vice president for female and male athletes. If by and athletics director and working chance athletes were to get some sort group co-chair Gene Smith. “That of compensation, they would all have structure is contrary to the NCAA’s to be paid the same. I understand educational mission and will not be that in many cases, athletes are rea part of this discussion.” But it has ceiving a valuable education that can always been mindboggling to me often be worth hundreds of thouthat university students can be paid sands of dollars. to work in the campus library, the But college football is a dangercafeteria or as teacher assistants, but ous sport. So is college basketball, student-athletes can’t get paid at all? hockey and many other universiA report from Forbes stated “all ty-supported sports. Careers could that the NCAA needs to do to allow end on one play. Not every college college athletes to control and license player goes to the NFL or NBA. their names, images and likenesses Many athletes come from low-into third parties is to add the followcome homes. They devote multiple ing, simple language to its current hours a week practicing, while still Division I Manual: 12.01.5 Permissible having to commit to their studies.

Student-Athlete Licensing Rights. ‘A They deserve to at least benefit from payment administered by a non-edulicensing fees that are now going to cational institution is not considered coaches, committee members and to be pay or the promise of pay for the NCAA in general. athletics skill, provided the student-athlete does not use the trademarks of the NCAA or any NCAA member college in any manner that may be construed as an endorsement, unless such manner is otherwise protected by principles of the First Amendment or fair use.’”

But universities and coaches are paid by sponsors for exclusive use of their NCAA branded jerseys, shoes, equipment, etc. Television networks A sea of West Virginia fans wearing team pay billions of dollars in rights gear.

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Remake of ‘Aladdin’ will rub moviegoers the right way

WALT DISNEY STUDIOS MOTION PICTURES

Mena Massoud and Will Smith star in the new, live-action "Aladdin."

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood The pitchforks and torches are on the ready. Fans are prepared to revolt and critics (including this one) are salivating at the chance to smite Disney for their opportunism. The live action remake of “Aladdin,” one of the

most beloved cartoon films of all time, is ripe for dismissal.

Sheath your weaponry “Keyboard Warriors” and face the facts. “Aladdin” is a blast. It’s funny, gorgeous to watch and even its unnecessary length of 128 minutes flies by at a truly entertaining pace. Who could have guessed that Guy Ritchie would

have finally found his commercial and artistic sweet spot while directing a Disney film?

It’s ridiculous to summarize the plot of “Aladdin” for anyone that has been breathing since approximately 1990, but here goes.

Aladdin (Mena Massoud) lives on the streets of a fictional Arab city called Agrabah where he steals and scams his way through life, albeit in a culturally responsible way. By chance, he meets Jasmine (Naomi Scott), a smart woman who wants nothing more than to shirk her preordained, backseat role as a Princess.

Jasmine wants to be heard and not seen, which doesn’t jive with the evil Jafar (Merwan Kenzari), who has his claws firmly entrenched in her father, The Sultan (Navid Negahbah). Of course, Jafar is playing the game of thrones with his eye on the Sultan’s seat and he needs the magic of the Genie to complete his conquest.

So let’s get to what has

everyone in a tizzy: the Genie and the audacity to do this without the now deceased Robin Williams.

Well, guess what? Will Smith makes this role his own and does it without copying Williams or besmirching his memory. He avoids the mania of Williams’ Genie and plays him as a friendly trickster with just the right amount of awkwardness and arrogance.

After years of serious roles for Smith, it’s downright refreshing to see him having so much fun on screen and it’s a reminder of how entertaining he can be.

Also, it’s surprising just how hilarious “Aladdin” is. The screenplay is credited to Ritchie and John August, who seem to have tailored every single word to be perfectly acted out by the cast.

There are a handful of scenes, particularly one with former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Nasim Pedrad, that are adorably funny.

That’s not to say that “Aladdin” has some problems.

The Aladdin-Jasmine romance is rushed and feels forced. Massoud and Smith do their best, but they lack the vocal chops to compete with the far superior Scott during the musical numbers. In fact, Scott’s performance of the movie’s only original song is a shoo-in for an Academy Award nomination.

Speaking of nominations, you can safely put money on Oscar noms for nearly every single design category imaginable.

The costuming and sets are impeccable and there’s an unlimited amount of eye candy. The effects are a bit “meh,” but the dance numbers are an absolute joy.

Even though it sounded like a cringe-worthy idea, “Aladdin” is a pleasant surprise. The built-in, Disney Junkie audience is a given, but this has all the elements of a word of mouth runaway hit. And don’t worry, there’s no forced Will Smith rap song…until the end credits and even that shouldn’t knock the smile off your face.

Uncle barky's bites

Cooney tackles big challenge in ‘Catch-22’ remake

By Ed Bark unclebarky@verizon.net George Clooney recurrently loves a man in uniform, dating all the way back to “Combat High,” a super-obscure 1986 TV movie in which he played Maj. Biff Woods.

He’s since fought his way through “The Peacemaker,” “The Thin Red Line,” “Three Kings,” “The Good German,” “The Monuments Men” and a live TV remake of “Fail Safe.” But Hulu’s newly streaming six-episode redo of Joseph Heller’s careening, paradoxical anti-war novel is by far Clooney’s most daring mission. “Catch-22,” published in 1961 and made into a spotty 1970 feature film directed by Mike Nichols, is tough duty for any filmmaker. But here it is, rambling into view as a very nice try that may be as good as anyone will ever get in terms of puzzling all of this out.

Clooney does triple duty as producer, director of two episodes and supporting character who snarls his way through “Catch-22’s” beginning before returning at its end as Lt./ Col./Gen. Scheisskopf. He originally had cast himself in the busier role of Col. Cathcart, but decided to step back, ease his workload and instead deploy Kyle Chandler, who’s superb as the dictatorial group commander of a U.S. Army Air Forces base in Pianosa, Italy.

“Catch-22’s” central role of reluctant bombardier John “YoYo” Yossarian is played

by Christopher Abbott, whose TV work includes supporting parts in “Girls” and “The Sinner.” The character is first seen in the nude, his face bloodied before he unleashes a primal yell. It’s then back to Flight Training School at the Santa Ana Army base, where Scheisskopf loudly chews out his underlings for their inability to march in straight lines.

At one point he exclaims, “Apparently we’re all a bunch of mongoloids!”

HULU

George Clooney in "Catch-22."

That kind of language since has rightly become a fire-able offense. And in that context, it’s worth noting that “Catch-22,” with its all white male cast (and only brief appearances by women, the majority of them prostitutes) cannot help but look badly out of step, even if it’s true to the World War II realities of the novel. Clooney has chosen not to “re-imagine” any of the principal roles in the interests of casting women or persons of color. Sensitivities being what they are, some will find fault with this – and they have a point to some extent. After all, “Catch-22” is in large part a surreal, satirical novel that is ready-made for diverse casting and applicable to any war.

The title refers to Yossarian’s central dilemma. Following training and his repeated punishments for insolence, he’s quickly transported to “Two Months” later in Italy.

Having flown 16 of his required 25 bombing missions, he’s looking for a medical reason to bail on the rest of them. But as Doc Daneeka

(Grant Heslov) tells him, an airman is considered crazy if he willingly keeps flying combat missions. But a request to be removed from them, on the grounds of insanity, is in fact evidence of a sane response to putting one’s life in constant danger. So under the military’s “Catch-22” clause, there’s no way out.

The demonic Cathcart otherwise keeps raising the number of mandatory missions while Yossarian repeatedly dodges death but witnesses others breathing their last. Episode 1 ends with him trying to scratch off a leftover blood spatter on the outside window of his aircraft, the Yankee Doodle. It’s a low point for Yossarian, but one of the miniseries’ symbolic high points.

Yossarian’s airmen buddies include Milo Minderbinder (Daniel David Stewart), a symbol of rampant war profiteering, and Major Major Major (Lewis Pullman), whose haphazard promotion to Major adds a fourth.

But he has no interest at all in taking charge of anything, ordering his aide to let people in

to see him only after he has left the office for the day.

Tessa Fuller occasionally pops in as unyielding Nurse Duckett, who’s dedicated to serving with no questions asked. And Hugh Laurie of “House” fame plays Major de Coverley, a requisitions officer who completely disappears after Episode 3. This also is the episode in which Cathcart salutes the deaths and bravery of his airmen by treating them with Baked Alaska. But Yossarian and his crew are bypassed for aborting a mission due to a fabricated in-plane intercom malfunction. “And that is not a face that gets Baked Alaska put in it!” Cathcart bellows after shaming them as cowards. As previously noted, Chandler is really good in this role.

“Catch-22” also can lag and drag, particularly in an Episode 4 that’s largely devoted to Milo’s far-flung mercenary machinations. Yossarian for some reason joins him, even though he seems to be on the verge of finally getting his discharge.

Episode 5 also veers rather wildly at times before Episode 6 finds its bearings in a very moving and extended segment in which Yossarian comforts a badly wounded new member of his crew while their bombing run is still in progress.

The ending differs from the book’s or the previous movie’s wrap-up. It’s absurd on the face of it, but also in keeping with Yossarian’s numbness and surrender to his inescapable realities.

Clooney and company have tried their utmost to navigate the swervy “Catch-22.”

It may well be the last such effort. And they fare better than the movie did without fully sticking the landing. Then again, who could?

Bronze stars to all.

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

Travel

Follow their rules when visiting China

By Michael Wald wald.world@yahoo.com In China, no one can legally own a gun, and no one can buy a gun. A Chinese friend of mine visiting the U.S. got so excited to shoot a gun at the range because that is something no one can do in China.

Because no one has guns, and because society is more passive than in the U.S., crime is very minimal in China. Sometimes people will use a knife to commit crime, but it is rare. Women walk alone on urban streets at night without concern.

Even with its massive population, the Chinese are watching everything. In order to enter the country at the airport, you first have to scan your face and give your fingerprints. It goes into a massive database.

The Chinese collect personal metrics on everyone, even its citizens. When you leave the country, the computer

matches your incoming picture and fingerprints.

It is reported that the Chinese have the technology to scan the data on your cellphone as you enter the country. I leave mine turned off.

And every corner of the streets are filmed by video cameras. If there is a need, the Chinese authorities can find out where you are or have been in moments.

Last week we discussed that U.S. apps don’t work in China. Instead, it’s best to use Chinese home-grown apps. Of course, using these apps, you are certainly enhancing the ability to be tracked. When you bank through the app or call a ride-sharing company, the government knows what you have done. It’s a Big Brother society for sure. The local Chinese don’t mind this. Their philosophy is that if you haven’t done anything wrong, the government knowing where you are and

where you have been isn’t useful information. This is a key to understanding the difference between cultures.

Except in Beijing, you don’t see many policemen around. Beijing, being the capital, has many around, but so does Washington D.C. The numbers in D.C. are way more than in China.

Throughout China you see traffic police and there are police stations scattered around, but by and large, although under surveillance, the people don’t interact with the police.

Twice at the airport, security officers for the airline, trying to exercise authority, hassled our group a bit but were easily put off by quiet persuasion of our tour guide.

An American friend working in China related a story about how she was visited by the police and subjected to extensive questioning about her business in China. She answered all

the probing questions that couldn’t even be asked in the U.S., such as how much money she made and acquiescing to a visit inside her apartment. If you don’t comply, bad things may happen.

It’s not a place where you want to fool around.

Don’t think about taking something from the hotel.

You might end up in jail.

Drink only bottled water MICHAEL WALD in China. And count on having to use squat toilets, While Western toilets exist in China, many prefer squatters. although Western toilets do exist. Many Chinese prefer to Western standards. If you centers) are as good as anysquatters as you don’t share see a waste basket, use it. where, with all the Western a seat. Also, prepare to carry Despite the communist brands, and exciting to see, toilet paper and hand towgovernment and anomalies especially within the context els, as these are not always like these, society in China of China’s differing governprovided. Occasionally a is very familiar and capitalmental and societal norms. large roll of toilet paper istic. People run businesses Michael Wald is a travgraces the entrance of a for profit, get loans to buy el specialist with special restroom. Remember to cars and homes, pay taxes expertise in Panama advengrab what you need as you and buy health, life and auto ture travel. He blogs about enter. You may experience insurance. They just do not travel and other musings hand dryers, but I didn’t engage in political questions. at www.UntraveledPlaces. find them effective. Also, China’s ancient sites com. Follow him @ don’t put anything down the and modern facilities (the UntraveledPlace and see drain! The plumbing isn’t up hotels, offices and shopping where he is off to next.

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

recipe of the week

Sit down for this experience

By Dotty Griffith

Bold twist on chicken salad

By Dotty Griffith dotty.griffith@yahoo.com

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Barbecue joints are mostly about meat. Barbecue restaurants such as 18th & Vine offer more.

Chef-owner Scott Gottlich and wife, Gina, have taken their menu beyond ‘cue basics. Since opening, their restaurant has been known for quality Kansas City-style smoked meats and particularly one side, fried okra. No matter what else you order at 18th & Vine, you can’t pass up the okra. Fried whole with a cornmeal crust that adheres to the vegetable without becomJoy Zhang ing armor, the okra treatment at 18th & Vine will make you a devotee of the The Pit Boss Salad. iconic Southern seedpod. dessert.

This spring, the menu at 18th & At a recent hosted tasting, 18th & Vine rolled Vine got some updates and upgrades, dishes that draw on barbecue but go beyond the expected with out some of their old and new favorites. That included smoked cauliflower steak, the vegetar“smoke-inspired dishes.” ian barbecue alternative. The 1-inch thick slab Gottlich explained, “We have always been of smoked cauliflower was served on a bean bag committed to barbeque done in a different way, with twists that bring the cuisine back into the din- chair-looking puddle of cauliflower puree, as creamy and satiny as potato puree. Add some barer’s daily conversation. This is a barbeque restaubecue sauce and you get the idea. It’s not brisket rant that offers a lot more to the guest. We also but pretty darn good. offer a number of salad and sandwich options that Shepherd’s pie with burnt ends manages to are perfect for spring.” look pretty as well as deliver some vegetables (peas Here are some examples: and carrots) along with the barbecue layered un• 12-Hour Brisket Tacos with onions, queso fres- derneath mashed potatoes and melted cheese. If you’re wondering, burnt ends are from the Kansas co, cilantro and salsas • The Holiday, a smoked chicken salad sandwich City barbecue lexicon. Considered a delicacy, burnt ends are crisp pieces of brisket from the edges of (see recipe) • Burnt Ends Shepard’s Pie with green peas, car- the fatty “point” half of the cut.

Another sexy option is the smoked salmon rots and barbecue mashed potatoes platter. It’s an appetizer and a good go-with for • Smoked Pepperoni Flatbread craft cocktails or a beer. Wine is an option as well.

• Pit Boss Salad made with turkey, almonds, A hunk of hot smoked salmon was served with avocado, corn, croutons, dates and goat traditional cold smoked salmon garnishes, minced cheese red onions, capers, mustard, chives and toast.

As for traditional barbecue, our combo plate A few dishes have new add-on options such as with ribs and pulled pork with sides of smoked The Lester, a brisket grilled cheese with the option of a pimento cheese shmear. The Basie, a sandwich mashed potatoes and collard greens got good with chopped brisket, pepper jack and jalapeño can marks. The ribs were just firm enough to the tooth be served “snob style” meaning burnt ends are sub- so as not to be greasy and the pork was juicy and a stituted for brisket. “Snob style” used to be a secret great canvas for the KC-style sauce.

Not surprisingly, desserts rise above tradioption but now the secret is out and on the menu. tional options of banana pudding and homemade Gottlich has also changed “The Whole Shafruit pies. Instead, fried apple pies with sour Bang” to a two-person share plate that includes cream sauce are at once earthy and elevated. one appetizer, one pound of ‘que, two sides and a Brownie à la mode is a big slab of what reminded me of flourless chocolate cake.

Add a globe of vanilla ice cream, some chocolate and caramel sauces and this was a sweet ending.

18th & Vine is a real restaurant with table service, not a barbecue dive. Still the barbecue is authentic, and the variations are alluring. Good to know when you want some panache on the side with your smoked meat.

12-Hour Brisket Tacos.

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18th & Vine BBQ 4100 Maple Ave. Dallas, 75219 www.18thandvinebbq.com 214-443-8335

There’s a hidden gem in this recipe, 18th and Vine Okra Sauce. It’s the dip for the Kansas City-style barbecue restaurant’s justly famous fried okra that is used to bind the chicken salad in the recipe below.

The most accurate rendition is to use 18th and Vine Barbecue Sauce, available at the restaurant. Go rogue, if you like, and use any barbecue sauce.

If you can’t swing by 18th and Vine to pick up one of their chickens, smoke your own or take the really easy way out and use a rotisserie chicken from the supermarket deli.

The chicken salad can, of course, be served without the bun. Place it on a leaf of romaine and top with a slice of tomato.

18th AND VINE HOLIDAY SMOKED CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH 4 sticks of celery, chopped 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped 1 whole smoked chicken 3/4 cup 18th and Vine Okra Sauce (see below)

It’s a cool, cool summer here in Dallas, and it’s time you get back to the great outdoors and harness these warm months of the year. From rooftop pools to the outdoor oases that surround the metro, North Texas offers more than enough opportunities for you to experience what makes the summertime our favorite season of the year.

Whether it’s the cold, refreshing drinks and light, summer eats or the outdoor adventures, greener y and colors that accompany them, there’s something about this time of the year that evokes the young kid in all of us.

Dallasites know better than many how a wet, hot American summer can be, but we also know the best ways to conquer and cool down in the heat, and live each and every summer day like it’s our last. You’ll see boats on trailers getting prepped for the lake, snow cone lines extending longer than the length of the shacks, four-wheelers, mountain bikes, golf carts and clubs out in front of neighbors’ houses — I think it’s safe to say, Texas knows how to get (summ)‘er done.

Waterside sippin.’ Nothing says Dallas quite like viewing the skyline while half-dipped in

a rooftop pool. Downtown offers plenty of excuses for you to sip on cocktails and lay out amongst the most gorgeous backdrop in the South. Whether it’s your apartment pool party or somewhere a bit more notable like the W or Statler Hotel, here in our city, Dallas means pool.

We’re also lucky to be surrounded by water on every side, with Lake Lewisville to the north, Ray Hubbard to the east and Lake Worth to the west, not to mention the waterfalls just a couple hours north at Turner Falls and rivers for rafting south in New Braunfels. And though our Trinity isn’t the best view here in Dallas, you can find lovely places to f loat and jam to live music just half an hour away Ryann Gordon in Fort Worth.

So, grab some champagne and OJ while you take in the miraculous Texas sunset and remember why you love this place.

Organize a sport. You don’t have to go through the

18TH AND VINE OKRA SAUCE Combine 3/4 cup Thousand Island dressing with 1/4 cup barbecue sauce. Makes 4 servings.

The Holiday Smoked Chicken Salad Sandwich.

It’s a cool, cool summer

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In a large mixing bowl, combine celery and onion.

Remove the skin from the chicken and discard. Pull meat from the chicken and tear into shreds. Combine with celery and onion.

Gently mix in 18th and Vine Okra Sauce, adding more if desired. Season to taste with salt.

Cover tightly and refrigerate at least an hour or until chilled throughout.

To assemble sandwiches, open buns and smear inside of each with mayonnaise. Place on hot griddle or skillet and toast open side down until golden, about 3 minutes.

On bottom half of buns, spread generous amount of chicken salad and top with romaine leaf and tomato slice.

Close sandwiches with top bun.

Joy Zhang

UPTOWN GIRL

By Ryann Gordon

Salt to taste 4 leaves of romaine lettuce 1 large tomato, sliced 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 4 brioche buns

trouble of finding an organization, bringing together a team, rounding up ever yone’s money and hounding them to apply for a kickball or softball tournament. Make the plans yourself and send out a group text — easy as that. Gather the supplies needed for a group sport, even if it is just a soccer ball or kickball, and plan a time that works for ever yone. You don’t need a huge field either, sports like basketball and kickball can be played on just about any street corner. And if you can’t find a place to kick around, you can find a schedule and reser ve soccer fields with Dallas Parks at dallasparks.org.

Puppy lov in.’ You’re not the only one who’s been craving the sun and fresh air all winter long, so let the dogs out and get some exercise jogging or playing fetch with your pup. Mutts Canine Cantina in Uptown is always buzzing with excitement (and hundreds of dogs); and the White Rock Dog Park has tons of room for the pooches to run and swim. If you don’t have a dog or friends with dogs, you can volunteer at a local animal shelter or as a pet sitter, or even go horseback riding at Dallas Equestrian Center or White Rock Stables — just seek some sort of animal interaction and give some love to the other life forms on our planet.

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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 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

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

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com

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

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

3531 Oak Lawn The Rustic 3656 Howell St. Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave. Street's Fine Chicken 3857 Cedar Springs

214-522-3500 214-730-0596 214-871-2346 469-917-7140

Ethiopian Dallul 2515 Inwood Rd, #117 214-353-0805 French Rise No 1 Salon de Souffle 5360 W. Lovers, #220 214-366-9900 Toulouse Café & Bar 3314 Knox St. 214-520-8999 Whisk Crepes Café 1888 Sylvan Ave. 469-353-9718 German Kuby’s Sausage House 6601 Snider Plaza 214-363-2231 Greek Greek Isles 5934 Royal Ln. 214-234-7662 Little Greek 9665 N. Central Exwy.

214-696-1234 Do you have a favorite area restaurant or bar you want to see listed in this Directory? If so, please call: 214-27-TRAIL (214-278-7245)

WINDING ROADS

Fair Park First plans restoration of memorial

By Jo Ann Holt joannholt@gmail.com

SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE

The Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial at Fair Park will be 30 years old Monday, Nov. 11.

Former U.S. President George H. W. Bush dedicated the memorial in 1989.

Officials for Fair Park First, Spectra and the City of Dallas held a press conference on May 14, announcing the start of a “significant restoration” of the monument. The project is financed by the State Fair of Texas Fair Park Improvement Fund. Spectra is administrator for the restoration, scheduled to be completed by late September’s opening of the 2019 State Fair of Texas.

“Our brothers on this memorial died, so that we may live. We live to honor their spirit and memory. This restoration for the 30th anniversary of the Texas Vietnam Memorial serves to restore honor and dignity to their souls,” said Harleydale Brown, Chaplain of the Friends of the Texas Vietnam Memorial.

Featuring five tablets of Texas granite with names of 3,271 Texans killed in action in the Vietnam War, the Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial also bears names of 156 missing in action during the war. There have been 54 remains recovered from the war, with 102 veterans still missing.

“Fair Park First is excited to be part of this essential restoration project and properly honor the men and women who sacrificed their lives for our country. The Vietnam Memorial is a significant part of the history of Texas, and with one of our missions being preservation at Fair Park, we look forward to the project’s completion to further honor these great heroes,” said Darren L. James, Fair Park First board president.

The announcement coincided with the opening of Dallas Summer Musicals’ two-week engagement of the acclaimed musical “Miss Saigon,” a love story set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War. J. Daughtry, Adam Roberts and Jinwoo Jung from the touring company of “Miss Saigon” performed “The Star Spangled Banner” as part of the May 14 announcement event.

General manager of Fair Park Peter Sullivan said, “Assisting with historic preservation is a large part of our management role at Fair Park.

It’s very gratifying for Spectra to be involved in this project and help ensure, for years to come, the proper recognition of those who gave so much for our freedom.”

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pesticides. Organic farmers believe that the altered farming practices can be harmful to people. Altered practices aren’t grown the way nature intended.

There can be negative consequences to a life lived on such produce. The vision of these farmers is to restore a healthier people by restoring a healthier food supply. Organic produce lacks the mutation risks that come with tampering with plants’ DNA. Organic food nutrients. Organic food is jam-packed with all of the nutrients and can reduce health risks from pesticides and other chemicals linked to cancer and other diseases. By eating organic produce,

Chris Waits

Vietnam Veterans in front of the memorial.

As part of the extensive project, work will be completed on the granite tablets, pedestrian walkways, drainage areas, the fountain and superstructure along with cleaning and refurbishment of tarnished or damaged features.

“For 30 years, the Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial has served to memorialize the many sacrifices made by these brave Texans, while bringing comfort and pride to its visitors throughout the year. We are grateful to contribute to the preservation of this important monument and look forward to using the 2019 State Fair of Texas as a platform for honoring the legacy of our fallen heroes,” said Mitchell Glieber, State Fair of Texas president.

Former Dallas Summer Musicals board chair, decorated Marine Captain and Vietnam War veteran Rick Graham also spoke at the event.

Graham said, “We hope those who attend ‘Miss Saigon’ will come to Fair Park early enough to visit this inspirational monument dedicated to those we lost. The monument is only a few yards away from the Music Hall entrance.”

Fair Park First’s mission is to restore, revitalize and renew the more than 270-acre historic venue known as Fair Park to attract attention from across the region and the country. The Dallas-based nonprofit seeks to create and implement a master plan for Fair Park; increase attendance with new events and world-class entertainment; create marketing campaigns to attract sponsors and awareness; improve tenant relations and secure revenue development; and ultimately improve and sustain the profitability of Dallas Fair Park. Fair Park First’s priority is to reestablish Dallas Fair Park as one of Dallas’ premiere performance venues accessible and enjoyed by all.

Jo Ann Holt is a long-time journalist, now writing about cars, entertainment and travel.

you consume fewer chemicals and may avoid these health risks.

Pure energy. Organic food contains lower levels of toxins. Natural foods provide the body with pure energy, which is easier for our bodies to digest.

Voting is another way you can help the planet (and Earthlings!). Legislation is being introduced on many levels including the recent Saving America's Pollinators Act of 2019.

This bill requires the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a Pollinator Protection Board to develop an independent review process for pesticides that pose a threat to pollinators and their habitats. It will also require the Department of the Interior, the EPA and the Department of Agriculture to coordinate monitoring activities and report

on the health and population status of native bees and other pollinators.

Ultimately, being more knowledgeable about the environmental crisis and its effect on all species and living a more natural, green lifestyle has benefits for us and the planet.

Saturday, Aug. 17 is National Honey Bee Day. Find out more about the environmental crisis at earthx.com.

THIS WEEK’S SUDOKU SOLUTION

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PEROT MUSEUM

Summer simmers with science and cool creativity

By Taylor Mayad

taylor@mayadpr.com Escape the heat and retreat to the cool confines of the Perot Museum at 2201 N. Field St. with the world’s largest display of artwork created from LEGO bricks, plus new films, Asteroid Day, meet an architect, Moon Day, adults-only fun and the second annual Dino Fest.

Continuing and upcoming highlights include “The Art of the Brick” traveling exhibition, late nights, sleepovers, Discovery Camps, a festival celebrating all things dinosaur and new films including “Apollo 11: First Steps Edition” commemorating the 50th anniversary of the first two people to land on the moon. Plus, the Museum will open an hour earlier each day from Friday, May 24 through Monday, Sept. 2 for extended summer fun.

Receiving rave reviews, “The Art of the Brick” features the world’s largest display of LEGO art in what CNN has

By Sally Blanton

named a top 10 global must-see exhibition. “‘The Art of the Brick’ provides a visually stunning and innovative collision of art, technology and science, sure to intrigue and inspire guests of all ages,” said Dr. Linda Silver, Eugene McDermott Chief Executive Officer of the Perot Museum. “This exhibition – like all of our exciting, hands-on summer activities – invites everyone to be curious and explore our world. Fostering that discovery and encouraging the next generation of scientists is what the Perot Museum is all about.”

Other summer must-dos include Asteroid Day on Sunday, June 30; Moon Day on Saturday, July 20; new films including the beloved “Superpower Dogs 3D” and “Wild Africa 3D;” sleepovers; two Social Science events (ages 21 and up); Summer Nights (for all ages) and the “National Geographic: Symphony for Our World with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra” on Saturday, June 22 and

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Sunday, June 23. The Museum will wrap up its summer thrills with the second-annual Dino Fest on Saturday, Aug. 31 and

Sunday, Sept. 1.

More information can be found at perotmuseum.org.

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