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It’s cheap at the Zoo The Dallas Zoo is ringing in the New Year with a cool deal this winter. From now to Wednesday, Feb. 28, guests can visit Texas’s oldest and largest zoo for just $7 per person during Penguin Days Presented by Highland Capital Management. THE DALLAS ZOO Children age 2 and younger and Dallas Zoo members are always free. The Zoo reached its eighth consecutive year of record attendance in 2017 with more than 1.2 million visitors. — Lydia Jennings
Mondays cook at Arboretum El Centro College Cooking Connection presented by the Food & Hospitality Institute at El Centro will be Mondays in January from 11 a.m.-noon at A Tasteful Place-Test Pavilion at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. This session is designed to refine kitchen skills and showcase seasonal produce found in A Tasteful Place. Free to garden guests. Admission is $5 in January. DALLAS ARBORETUM — Krista Gabbert
Hicks honored as one of eight SMU rising junior Ben Hicks (left) is one of eight quarterbacks to be named to The Touchdown Club of Columbus 2018 Players To Watch List, the organization has announced. Hicks helped lead the Mustangs to seven wins in 2017, the team's first bowl appearance SMU since 2012 and became the Mustangs' all-time leader in career passing touchdowns with 52. The exclusive group of student athletes will be introduced on Saturday, Feb. 17. — Lindsey Olsen
Book signing at HP Methodist Author Lea Berman (below) will be introducing her book Treating People Well on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. as part of “Authors Live!” at Highland Park United Methodist Church at 3300 Mockingbird Lane. Co-sponsors are The Friends of the Highland Park Public Library and Friends of the SMU Libraries. The event is free and open to the public. A 6 p.m. reception, by reservation only, is $30 per person and includes a copy of the book. For more information and reservations call 214-523-2240 or visit hpumc. LEA BERMAN org. — Janet McLeod
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ENTERTAINMENT
Local resident ended the year in a very big way
By David Mullen
as a “zonk” as they pursue their treasure. “My mom was on the show about nine years ago,” Carter said. For Dallas native and day care Carter was dressed as a baby doll teacher Norma Carter, it was a big with an oversized baby bottle that doudeal. bled as a bank with a cash slot. She For her family and friends in followed an older woman dressed in attendance, it was a big deal. a karate suit, a woman from Orange On an episode that aired on the County dressed as the children’s charmorning of Monday, Dec. 11, Carter’s acter Waldo and a large man dressed big deal came true. She leveraged a up like a lifeguard. Because she was first $5,000 cash prize into the “Big Deal to win $5,000 on the episode, she got a CBS of the Day” on CBS’ “Let’s Make a chance to leverage her cash for a chance Norma Carter (with host Wayne Brady) celebrates win. at the grand prize. Deal.” She won a Caribbean cruise and a European cruise worth $30,872. An avid game show follower, Carter “I had a good feeling,” Carter said about returning to host had been in “The Price is Right” audience with her family the day Wayne Brady’s side with 10 minutes left in the show. She traded in before. Her father Billy was chosen to bid and made it on stage. But her cash prize to “split it down the middle” and chose door 2 from a producer from “The Price is Right” suggested that they come to three on stage. Door 1 had a home gym and door 3 had kitchen “Let’s Make a Deal.” After a short line, the family was invited into appliances. “I like to play the slot machines at the casino. I knew I the audience and Carter was the fourth contestant selected. “They was going to hit it.” liked my energy,” Carter said. “I knew I was going to get picked.” “Let's Make a Deal” first originated in the U.S. in 1963 with The contestants check in for the show at one location and then host Monty Hall. The current edition has appeared on CBS since are bused to the studio where the show — in this case in August — October 2009 with Brady as the host. The premise has changed litwas taped. tle over the years. Contestants dress up in wild costumes to get the Carter plans on taking her trips this spring and summer. attention of producers and the host. They can ultimately win valu“Cash would have been better,” Carter said. “Or, maybe a car. But able cash and prizes, but risk being awarded a booby prize known hey, I am thankful.” david@katytrailweekly.com
PREVIEW
Second Thought Theatre has second thoughts about Hillary By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com
How current. How familiar. How the names Hillary and Clinton resonate. They also jog our collective minds to that bizarre journey we’re on into the depths of D.C. and Florida. However, “Hillary and Clinton,” playing at Second Thought Theatre (STT) Wednesday, Jan. 10 through Saturday, Feb. 3, is billed as fiction. It’s 2008 and Hillary is having second thoughts (yes, pun) about her life in politics when her poll numbers decline. STT is another of Dallas’ closely held secrets, but not for much longer. Located on the campus of
Kalita Humphrey Theater, the cozy venue seats 60. In 2003, according to co-founder Barbara Bouman, “Lance Currie, Mike Schraeder, Steven Walters, Tom Parr IV and I founded STT to provide an intimate, unique experience, which empowers local artists to take risks. STT showcases innovative writers and actors from the Dallas area.” STT’s Artistic Director Alex Organ has a recognizable name and face in Dallas area theater. He is a member of Dallas Theater Center’s Brierley Resident Acting Company and is enjoyed on many other Dallas stages. He has won and been nominated seven times for his work in anime dubbing from the
ARTS DISTRICT
Program provides performance space for emerging Dallas artists
By Drew Eubank
space in the Winspear Opera House, or the Studio Theatre, a black box space on the sixth The nonprofit AT&T floor of the Wyly Theatre. Performing Arts Center has However, artists are encourstarted its new online submisaged to consider creating work sion process for the Elevator for other spaces on the Center’s Project 2018/2019 season. campus such as Sammons Applications will be acceptPark, the donor reflecting pool, ed through Wednesday, Jan. Sammons Community Stage, 31. The Elevator Project is a spaces within Strauss Square, the program that presents small, Brierley Esplanade in front of emerging and/or culturally the Wyly Theatre and more. specific Dallas-based arts groups Center support includes CARTER ROSE and artists in performance venue management, operations, Sammons Park and Winspear Opera House. space on the Center’s campus ticketing and promotion. Each in the Dallas Arts District. Dark Circles Contemporary Dance, annual season is now curated Applications can be submitted at attpac. Jake Nice, Bandan Koro African Drum through a multi-level review and approvorg/elevatorprojectapply. & Dance Ensemble, Adam Adolfo, Soul al process that includes panels of arts Through the Elevator Project, the Rep Theatre Company, Therefore Art professionals, educators, advocates, the Center pays performers a negotiated & Performance Group and Cry Havoc Center and the City of Dallas Office of fee to present their work. The current Theater Company. Cultural Affairs. 2017/2018 season of eight shows includes Most works are performed in Participating artists and organizaAmerican Baroque Opera Company, Hamon Hall, a flexible performance tions must be based in the city of Dallas.
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Behind the Voice Actor Award (BVAA). Organ noted that, “This play focuses on two of the most well-known and complex political figures of our time — and yet, in making EVAN MICHAEL WOODS the play personBarry Nash and Stormi Demerson. al rather than the political, is also a long-time busy Dallas Lucas Hnath actress, playwright, producer manages to bring these charand a self-proclaimed teachacters to life in a way the audience has never known them er, baker, wife, and cat-Mom. before. We are thrilled to have And we’re told she does windows. Laura Colleluori making her STT directorial debut.” HILLARY cont'd on page 9 Organ’s wife, Jenny Ledel,
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Victor Tangos a no go
By David Mullen
annual campaign to help care for Arlington Hall and the 20 acres of urban greenspace. Interesting what some of the I got behind a Chevy contributions go toward. It Silverado pickup the other costs $150 to maintain the day that had a bumper stickHibiscus Fountain in Turtle er that read “God Bless John Wayne!” Hilarious … On David Mullen Creek for one month, $250 to pay for one month of dog New Year’s Eve, after 10 years waste bags and $1,500 for the annual of being a key part of the Dallas bar maintenance of the pavilion.Of course, scene, Victor Tangos on Henderson donations are tax-deductible. More Avenue closed. The place was noted information at theparkconservancy.org for bring mixology to the local so… Now that the New Year has arrived, cial conscience. Victor Tangos joins will you be looking for a new job? Look The Palm, Daddy Jack’s, Filament and north, young man or young lady. Plano Joyce & Gigi’s as significant establishis the sixth best city in America to find ments that closed in 2017. They will a job. Plano also has the least number of be missed … McKinney Avenue has part-time employees for every 100 emmade it to the top 15 most expensive ployees. Employers are expected to hire streets in America to live or work on, four percent more college graduates. joining Fifth Avenue in New York City, Don’t look east, however. Shreveport is Mission Street in San Francisco, Main the worst job market, ranking 182nd Street in Boston, Greenwich Avenue in among major metropolitan areas … Fairfield County, Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D.C. and Ocean Avenue Now that the holidays are over, supposedly stress levels are reduced. Physicians in Los Angeles. Average retail space is recently sighted three signs of holiday more than $50 per square-foot, and stress. They are teeth grinding, miaverage rental living space is more than graine headaches and overeating. Too $27 per square- foot. I remember when much caffeine or sodas can lead to teeth McKinney Avenue was filled with prigrinding. Doctors suggest stretching marily vacant lots … The Conservancy jaw muscles when you wake up in the and Oak Lawn Park has begun their david@katytrailweekly.com
morning. Lack of sleep and increased amounts of alcohol and chocolate can cause migraines. The additional food available over the holidays obviously leads to poor nutrition ... Here are three ways to kick start your 2018 exercise program without going outside. Start in the morning with sit-ups, pushups and squats. Start with 10 and you will have logged in 300 a month. Increase the number when you feel up to it. Do exercises in your chair. WILLIAM "BUBBA" FLINT — SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR Myevergreenwellness. com suggests four easy moves you can do on a the third, rotate your body side to side chair that will give you a slimmer, trimwith more twists. Then, scoot to the mer and tighter waistline. Do at least 20 edge of the chair. Bring both knees into repetitions of each exercise. For the first, your chest and then lower your legs to place your hands behind your head, the starting position. Finally, it is easy crunch forward and then lean back as to do lunges around the office or house. far as you can while keeping your feet You can go forward, backward or sideon the ground. For the second, you can to-side. As for me, I think I will start do side bends. Place your hands behind with jaw exercises ... KERA 90.1 recentyour head again, but this time alternate ly addressed an issue that has perplexed bending from one side to the other. For me for generations. Why are there 10
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OPINION
Healthier choices are all around us By Naïma Jeannette @naimajeannette
including Taco Deli — of course, must have tacos. The start of the New Year always has In a study done by the Congress for a powerful buzz of optimism. There’s the New Urbanism, “68 percent of Dallas plenty around us to nudge us in the right respondents desire to live in a walkable positive direction of improving our perplace, while only four percent of the supsonal health and happiness. Our ply fits the bill.” Developers are community inside and outside taking notice. Even farther out our homes can be designed to in DeSoto and north in The subconsciously push us into Colony small centers that feamaking better choices for ourture housing, restaurants and selves. These nudges are also grocery, and parks are popbetter for our environment. For ping up. Now if we could just example, if you don’t own a TV get all of this connected to one (or at least reduce the number another. of TVs in your house), you will Dallas still emphasizes large Naïma Jeannette have to choose alternatives to houses and extreme size in most spend your time — read, create, of our development shoot, our interact with family, etc using less enerslogan is still Dallas BIG. But there’s a gy and resources from our environment. rising push for local entrepreneurs, comChanging your habits while living in the munity building and sustainability. New same structure takes a ton of willpower, City Manager T.C. Broadnax is almost one which most of us do not have. Instead, we year on the job and has already done his can change our homes and communities to share of cleaning up the city’s network. help us make better choices. Broadnax hails form Tacoma, Wash. (with What has the Dallas area as a whole a strong sustainability program!) and says done to nudge us into healthier choices? his focus will be on getting knowledge1. The walking bridge over able people in their subject areas in the Mockingbird Station is finally finished. right positions. In a quote to D Magazine, Let’s celebrate this long time coming win. Broadnax said, “2018 will shape up to It never should have taken years to build, truly be a year of change.” I’m excited! but that’s the past now. It’s done. You can Our physical surroundings can help now bike from Downtown Dallas to White us be healthier, happier and more enviRock Lake on trails (minus two strange ronmentally friendly but so can our perroad intersections). Have you commuted sonal connections. Studies have found that by bike yet? people who interact socially everyday live 2. DART invested $1.7 million into longer and report being happier. Combine hiring 30 more security guards to keep our socializing with a healthy activity and public transportation safe. Fear should not you’re getting a double whammy. After rekeep us from utilizing sustainable public cently reading two books by Dan Buettner transportation. talking about his research into longev3. Grocery stores are moving in to ity and happiness, I decided to take up downtown! One of the main essentials the author’s suggestion to join a walking missing from living downtown was havgroup. I got online … and could not find ing to drive out to get groceries. Tom one! What?! There were hiking groups, Thumb is moving in across from The running groups but nothing about a casuPerot Museum and new plans show Royal al walking group meetup. So, I made one. Blue Grocery is headed to Ervay Street in Come join me at meetup.com/dallas-walkdowntown. ing-meetup for a no stress, with or with4. Bike shares allowed to take over our out dogs, get to know your neighbors and streets. Now four companies offer bikes live a better life walk! If you don’t live near across our city. There seems to always be a me and want help starting your own, email colorful bike within arms reach ready for me (naimajeannette@gmail.com)! you to hop on. Let the buzz of the New Year push our Live/work/play neighborhoods are city and ourselves into a more sustainable popping up everywhere. The other day happier future. I stopped at the new development off of Sylvan and Interstate 30 in amazement. Naïma Jeannette is a freelance writer, When did all of that happen? There’s large teacher and conservationist. Email her at condos/apartments, small grocery store, naimajeannette@gmail.com or Tweet her @ coffee shop and a few new restaurants naimajeannette.
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hot dogs to a pack and eight hot dog buns to a package? The answer is quite simple actually. Hot dogs are generally sold by the pound. An average hot dog weighs 1.6 ounces, thus 10 hot dogs make up a pound. Hot dog buns are sold in packages of eight to accommodate the average conveyor belt, which hold four buns per pan. Next week, we will address how beer can be brewed in Belgium without adding yeast.
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Make New Year’s resolutions simple By Joe Ruzicka
days, but you get the idea). A specific number and a timeline makes the goal seem attainable and helps hold yourself accountable. You can Let me guess. You’ve probably already measure progress and see results measured started thinking about your New Year’s resoagainst that goal. The positive reinforcement lution. Some of you have even started implewill help bring focus to your objective and get menting them. It’s that time of year again when you on the right track. we think about starting anew and A great goal is clear, measurable trying to make a positive impact on and has an end time. our daily life. The other thing I like to do is Part of being human is self-imwrite my goals down and post them provement. New Year’s resolutions in a place that I will see them on a are a big part of an individual’s efdaily basis for reinforcement. I once fort to make a fresh start at the first had a mentor tell me that it was not of the year. But they can also be a goal unless you wrote it down. detrimental to our ego because of I have had success on goals that I how difficult it may be to achieve Joe Ruzicka could clearly see on a daily basis, them. Research from the University whether they were on a Post-it note of Scranton suggests that just eight percent of stuck to the computer or in a more elaborate people achieve their New Year's goals. That’s a framed poster on the wall. Conversely, I have pretty astounding statistic that can only mean a had little success on goals that I don’t write couple of things. down and just keep in my head. 1. Ninety-two percent of us need to try To be clear, there are many years I have harder. 2. More realistically, 92 percent of found myself as part of the 92 percent who us need to reevaluate how we set goals for have not achieved their New Year’s resolutions. ourselves. I simply got distracted or I didn’t follow my It’s great to have goals that are wide rangown advice to write it down, and keep it siming and those that seem like a huge aspiring ple and measurable. But the few times I have change. But smaller, more reasonable, attainbeen a part of the 8 percent, it has been quite able goals are probably where you should start. rewarding. Particularly if you want to see success. The final thing to keep in mind is to beIt’s all about building blocks and having lieve that you can do it. Or be like my friend some success early on. Quick wins in small inwho always sets his New Year’s goals to “not crements will help you build your success story. have any resolutions.” That seems to work for "Remember, it is not the extent of the him because technically he’s always in the eight change that matters, but rather the act of recpercent. ognizing that lifestyle change is important and working toward it, one step at a time," psycholJoe Ruzicka is a retired Naval Aviator and ogist Lynn Bufka told Forbes magazine. F-14 Tomcat RIO. He lives in Lakewood and Easy for her to say, but how do you go yearns for the days of Nolan Ryan fastballs. about making those changes? It’s probably best to also be very precise in your goal setting. When setting New Year’s resolutions, the best goals are those that have a specific target in mind. If all you have said is “I want to lose some weight” or “I need to read more books,” then your chances of success are limited. Many people get overwhelmed with life in general and lose focus after only a few weeks into the resolution. It is better to put a specific numINDIEREADER ber on your goal such as “I will lose 10 lbs. by March 1” or “I will read War and Keep resolution lists simple and attainable. Peace in three days” (ok maybe not three @smokinjoe96
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CRIME WATCH Dec. 29 – 12:31 p.m. 5100 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75235) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke a window, entered and stole property. Dec. 30 – 2:27 a.m. 3700 Block, Maple Ave. (75219) Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect pointed a handgun at the complainants and threatened to kill them. Dec. 30 – 4:25 p.m. 4900 Block, Mission Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle.
Dec. 30 – 5:16 p.m. 2500 Block, Victory Ave. (75201) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s tailgate. Dec. 30 – 7:08 p.m. 2800 Block, Routh St. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. Dec. 31 – 8:47 a.m. 6500 Block, N. Central Expy. (75206) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke a window, entered and stole property. Dec. 31 – 4:26 p.m. 2400 Block, N. Field St. (75201) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect struck the complainant with an unknown metal object and stole property.
Jan. 1 – 12:48 a.m. 2500 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. Jan. 1 – 1:49 a.m. 2400 Block, Hawthorne Ave. (75219) Abandoned Property: A vehicle was left in the street on fire. Jan. 1 – 5:15 a.m. 2600 Block, Commerce St. (75226) Criminal Mischief: The suspect damaged the front glass door of the business to gain entry. Jan. 1 – 12:59 p.m. 2500 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75201) Theft from Person: An unknown suspect stole property from the complainant’s pocket.
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UPTOWN GIRL
Odd football season could get weirder
2018 is the year of #achievements
By David Mullen
By Ryann Gordon
There was one thing that you could count on in this just concluded 2017-18 National Football League regular season. You couldn’t count on anything. Look back at my predictions for the NFC division champions. I picked the New York Giants, the Green Bay Packers, the Seattle Seahawks and the Atlanta Falcons. For the wild card teams, I picked the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, calling the Bucs the surprise team of the league. They were a surprise team. They finished in last place at 5-11. None of my predicted NFC division winners won their title. In fact, only Atlanta even made the playoffs. The Giants sacked their coach in mid-season. The Packers lost starting quarterback Aaron Rodgers for most of the season and went 7-9. Seattle could never get rolling, posting an uncharacteristic 4-4 record at home. Then there were the Cowboys. They ended a very mediocre 9-7, never able to shake the distraction caused by the Ezekiel Elliott suspension, lackluster coaching and the on-field antics of wide receiver Dez Bryant. So this playoff run will be best identified as out with the old and in with the new. Five new teams will compete for the NFC crown, with only defending champion Atlanta returning from a year ago. They are the No. 6 seed that no one wants to play. The Philadelphia Eagles have home field advantage throughout the NFC, but lost their MVP candidate quarterback Carson Wentz to a season-ending injury on Dec. 10. Under back-up Nick Foles, the Eagles look vulnerable. On Saturday, Jan. 6, the Falcons play the upstart Los Angeles Rams in the L.A. Coliseum. This promises to be the game of the weekend. Atlanta’s playoff experience should be enough to overcome the young Rams. This will be a chance for the Falcons to start a charge back to the Super Bowl. The Carolina Panthers head to New Orleans for a Sunday afternoon game. The Panthers will have to try to do what few teams have been able to do this past season, and that is to contain the “two-headed monster” of a running game that the Saints possess. Rookie Alvin Kamara (1,554 yards) and veteran Mark Ingram (1,540 yards) are the first teammates in NFL history to gain more than 1,500
2017 had an ongoing theme that could basically be wrapped up in any meme involving the caption #goals. #Goals was such a prominent trend this year that it has become more than just a silly caption on memes and pictures of our favorite celebrities eating wings off a model while she lounges on a pool floatie. Ryann In allowing such a hashtag to sweep the web and take over our Instagram posts and tweets, we inadvertently spilled some of our darkest secrets, acknowledging publicly that there are things out there that we don’t have. And although many of our #goals posts from 2017 were made in admiration of others’ lives, we also often times praise ourselves with this prevailing hashtag. When we find ourselves in an ideal situation, we not-so-humbly remind the world that we too can be worthy of another’s #goals. And then, we go above and beyond to create a façade that makes it look as if our lives are as exciting as we make them seem on social media. We dress down in our softest robe and slippers to snap a picture lounging about a blazing fireplace with a cheese plate and glass of wine held with our pinky out; we throw on thong bikinis and kick back with a fat burger in one hand and a puppy in the other; we perfect our makeup, put on a onesie and slide in our bed with a full box of pizza and a bottle of champagne, just to get that remarkable Instagram post, captioned with the ever-famous hashtag — goals, goals, goals. Why is it though, that we caption these images that we create as goals when it’s not actually the goal we’re celebrating, it’s the accomplishments. We find ourselves in extravagant scenes with beautiful views, dreamlike amounts of food, fabulous attire, perfect hair and makeup and endless Zen. And from now on, I’d say we should recognize what’s really happening
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NFL
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees. yards from scrimmage and are too much for Carolina to handle on the road. The AFC have some new faces in the wild card round as well. The Buffalo Bills made the playoffs for the first time since 1999. They face a 10-win Jacksonville Jaguars team that hasn’t been in the playoffs in the decade and have never played in a Super Bowl. They should take care of Buffalo. The Kansas City Chiefs started the season red-hot, hit a cold spell and then finished with enough to win the AFC West. They entertain a Tennessee Titans team that hasn’t been in the postseason since 2008, and should be able to post a victory at home. But what remains for the rest of the AFC is a foregone conclusion. Kansas City will have a date with the New England Patriots and Jacksonville will have to visit the Pittsburgh Steelers. If there has been one consistent playoff prediction, it is that Pittsburgh will go to New England for the AFC Championship. Brady and the Pats will prevail again. Despite home-field advantage, I could see the Eagles going down to the Falcons and the Saints beating the No. 2 seed Minnesota Vikings. That would create an unforeseen NFC Championship game of two NFC South opponents. In that battle, the Saints would take out the Falcons. The Vikings would be denied a chance to host a Super Bowl at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday, Feb. 4. I picked the Patriots at the beginning of the season to make the Super Bowl and I am sticking to it, even if none of my NFC predictions managed to stick. Expect New England to beat New Orleans in a high scoring Super Bowl LII.
AUTOMOBILITY
Lexus IS 300 AWD provides an all-terrain mix By David Boldt
your cell phone. With the F Sport option, our IS 300 AWD supplied a more aggressive bolster in its front Back in the day — okay, waaaay back in the seating, but these weren’t the confining buckday — I had a part-time gig at Classic BMW. ets you’ll find in dedicated sports coupes. If There, in the late ‘70s, the BMW 3 Series was esyou’re a member of the Cowboys’ offensive line, tablishing itself as the go-to answer for the grow- you’re not going to fit — but then, you didn’t ing number of people wanting get that playoff money, anyway. With avera sport sedan. And while the age proportions it’s worth a try, and once 3 Series may have been one of seated you’re fully embedded within your the first, it wasn’t — of course surroundings. — the last. Some 15 years later Under the hood the IS 300 is equipped the Lexus brand got into the with V6 power connected to an 8-speed act with the IS 300. And while automatic and full-time all-wheel drive. its intro didn’t make a perWith the all-wheel drive and ‘300’ desigceptible dent in the Bavarian nation, this is a detuned V6, offering 260 David Boldt horsepower compared to the IS 350’s 311 business model, if looking for a 3 Series alternative today, the horsepower (from the same displacement). Lexus take on BMW’s take remains one of sever- Not to worry, however, in that the drivetrain al viable alternatives. provides fully adequate acceleration in combiOur test Lexus, equipped with all-wheel nation with the all-season capability of all-wheel drive and a 3.5 liter V6, represents a logical aldrive. This is one of those unique vehicles in ternative to not only BMW’s 3 Series but also that it’s as fun as you want it to be, while as pasAudi’s A3 and A4. While the Lexus footprint is sive as you care to be. almost an overlay of the BMW’s, the IS 300 is At a suggested retail of $49,500 the Lexus visually tighter, and in profile suggests more of a is a competitive offering, but doesn’t supply the four-door coupe than family sedan. BMW devalue of Lexus’ initial business model. If I was in livers a similar vibe in its 4 Series Gran Coupe, the showroom I’d opt for the rear-wheel drive IS which packages a 3 Series drivetrain within a 300 F Sport, getting in at under $44K. But relower, sleeker shape. At Lexus, the lower, sleeker gardless of personal preferences you won’t find a visual is standard equipment. better combination of sport and reliability, both We’ve liked the current IS since its introof which will be around long after the payment duction, and while its front fascia has recently book has been retired. Our recommendation: been expanded, a move that — in my opinion buy. — did the shape no favors, the overall impression is one of a 30-something athlete. It retains David Boldt brings years of experience in the lithe build of a sprinter, while eschewing the automotive retail sales and public relations to perceived fragility of the highly tuned jock. This his automotive reporting. More can be found at Lexus is for the long, winding road, and you can txGarage.com. be comfortable opting for the long, winding payment book. Given its sleek profile, you won’t confuse ingress and egress (the getting in and getting out) with your mom’s old Volvo, but then, neither are you or your passenger climbing into or out of Alfa Romeo’s 4C. This is a sport sedan for the moderately limber, and given the mild challenge of seating yourself, represents one of the better arguments for an ongoing regimen of yoga. Once inside, you’ll find the dash info reasonably informative and the electronics compaLEXUS rably intuitive. You won’t, how2017 Lexus IS 350 F Sport. ever, find convenient lodging for djboldt@sbcglobal.net
here. Let’s leave our #goals in 2017 and applaud our #achievements this year. Make attainable intentions for 2018 and conquer the goals you thought would live forever only in your dreams. Find health, peace, beauty, love and every other core principle that has determined your aspirations in the past and strive to harness something deeper than a like-worthy Gordon Insta pic. Be the change you wish to see in yourself and, who knows, the world might just follow. #contemplate. Look at your life choices critically. What is it bringing you down, causing you stress, depleting your health and mental physique? Point yourself in the right direction and give yourself a pat on the back after. Then you can hashtag it. #experiment. Open your mind to new ways of living. Break out of your old habits and try meeting people, making money and experiencing the world in alternative areas. Experiment with stock trading; write a book; learn a new language; break free from the hardly-content lifestyle you’ve been keeping up and achieve greatness. #travel. It doesn’t have to be Ibiza or Thailand (although that would be lovely). Aim to travel to somewhere you haven’t been at least once this year, even if it’s just a few hours away. Give yourself a breath of fresh air and don’t worry about social media; that is an accomplishment! #listen. Listening to others over ourselves is tough for many. But knowledge speaks and wisdom listens, so strive to open your ears more and you will most certainly learn more than the one who does all the talking. #prioritize. One of the biggest obstacles we have as humans is saying no when all we want to do is say yes. Practice saying no when you’re asked to do something unbeneficial toward completing your goals in the long run. You are the dictator of your own life; and your goals will turn into no one’s achievements but your own.
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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. Jan. 4-7
650 S. Griffin St. Dallas, 75202 214-939-2750
Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center — The Dallas Safari Club hosts a hunters convention and sporting expo featuring exhibitions, celebrity appearances, custom weapons and more. Day passes available at the door. 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. $20-$50.
Jan. 5
2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Winspear Opera House — The group of elite Chinese artists, Shen Yun, brings together the expressive forms of classical Chinese dance, orchestral works, elaborate costumes and visual effects for a performance intended to leave a lasting emotional impression on its audience. Runs through Jan. 15. 7:30 p.m. $80.
Jan. 6
2617 Commerce St. Dallas, 75226 469-487-6149
RBC — RBC brings back Emo Nite, filled with all the classic songs filled with teenage angst. Pull out your eyeliner and skinny jeans and get the party started. $10. Starts at 8:30 p.m.
Jan. 10
3636 Turtle Creek Blvd. Dallas, 75219 214-219-2718
Kalita Humphreys Theater — She was destined for this. She had prepared her entire life for this. And yet, one fateful New Hampshire evening in January 2008, she sees it all beginning to slip through her fingers. “Hillary and Clinton” runs through Feb. 3. $15.
Jan. 11
2800 Routh St. #168 Dallas, 75201 214-871-3300
Theatre Three — For the final year, “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” a play about the joys of falling in and out of love, will be housed at Theatre Three. Runs through March 4. $10-$35.
Jan 11
2824 Main St. Dallas, 75226 469-879-7319
Quixotic World — Not Your Normal Night features award-winning illusionist Harris the III and release of the official “Normie" film trailer. “Normie" is a full-length documentary film, coming in fall 2018, that explores the illusion of normal and the beauty of love through the lens of Down's syndrome. 7-10 p.m. $45.
Jan 11-13
2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Meyerson Symphony Center — The Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with pianist Behzod Abduraimov, along with Barber’s “Toccata Festiva.” 7:30 p.m. $100-$450.
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Culinary Specialist Seaman Korey Anderson from Dallas prepares sweet potatoes in the aft galley aboard the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during a holiday meal in Yokosuka, Japan.
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NORTH TEXAS COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING Bringing awareness about the atrocities of human trafficking in our area, and empowering survivors to resume safe lives.
By Sally Blanton
sallyblanton455@gmail.com
A Those who want to volunteer should look on our website and contact one of the coalition agencies for specific duties.
Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.
QW hat is your mission or highest
purpose? To educate and mobilize the community to work against human trafficking in the North Texas region and to empower survivors of human trafficking through specialized comprehensive social, medical and legal services, advocacy and extensive research.
A
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?
A Raise awareness about the problem of
trafficking in the area and helping rescue and restore trafficked men, women, and children. The individuals and agencies that make up the coalition collectively provide health, counseling, legal and case management services to hundreds of trafficked people each year.
Q H ow many victims are served each year? Q W hat is difficult about your job? A It’s hard to say, as we are a coalition with over 30 agencies represented as members and guests.
QW hat are your critical needs now, be-
sides money donations? We desperately want to educate the community on what human trafficking is and how to spot it in their communities. We need to empower and support human trafficking survivors. And, of course, we want to find and prosecute buyers.
A
QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?
A There is a link to our annual BBQ at the
FOE that benefits the NTCAHT. facebook.com/FOE3108BBQ/ ... Through the money we raised we are planning a legacy event where we will pick a survivor from one of the coalition agencies and reward him/her with an educational scholarship. We will also reward someone for going above and beyond for trafficking efforts. We are expecting to present Governor Abbott this award for his appropriations the last session for funds allocated to statewide child antitrafficking programs.
QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are available?
A Over 30 agencies working together is
difficult, but the comradely and trust that we have built makes it all worth it.
Q S uppose your nonprofit received a
$20,000 check in the mail today… where would it immediately be put to good use? I believe we would be able to offer bigger and more education scholarships to those who have been rescued from trafficking. Also, we could use that money to fund other projects and fundraisers throughout the year.
A
QW hat does the future hold for your nonprofit?
A Since 2011 our coalition has grown,
matured and become a legitimate group of agencies fighting human trafficking. We want to grow our coalition, strengthen partnerships, and continue to help those who have gone through some of the worst atrocities one can imagine.
Chad Frymire, program director, projects and partnerships, answered this week’s questions.
1/8 BUBBLE BATH DAY
1/11 STEP IN A PUDDLE AND SPLASH YOUR FRIENDS DAY
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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
Turn up the heat: the best local recipes of the past year By Dotty Griffith
Sprinkle pistachios on top of pasta after it is plated. Makes 4 servings.
dotty.griffith@yahoo.com The following recipes are some of the best from last year’s Katy Trail Weekly archives. Enjoy them all over again. CiboDivino Marketplace Cavatappi Dotty Griffith Chef Daniele Puleo, chef-owner of CiboDivino Marketplace, has mastered pasta. His combination of shrimp, asparagus and cherry tomatoes over corkscrew-shaped macaroni called cavatappi cooks in less than 10 minutes if you time it right. While the pasta cooks to al dente (tender but not mushy), sauté the sauce ingredients. 1 pound cavatappi (corkscrew macaroni) 1 tablespoon salt 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove of garlic, chopped 1 tablespoon butter 8 medium spears of fresh asparagus, sliced in 1-inch pieces 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 16 medium size shrimp, peeled and split lengthwise 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon toasted pistachios, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste In a large pot over high heat, bring approximately 3 quarts of water to a boil. Add pasta, stirring to prevent sticking. Add 1 tablespoon salt to the water. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 9 minutes or until al dente (tender but not mushy). Meanwhile, in a sauté pan over medium high heat, add olive oil and garlic, followed by butter. When butter is melted, add the asparagus and let simmer for 1 minute. Add the cherry tomatoes and toss to combine. Add shrimp and keep tossing for another 2 minutes, splash with wine. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let the mixture simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. By this time the pasta should be fully cooked. Pasta cooking time should be equal to that of the sauce, about 9 minutes. Drain pasta and return to the pot. Add shrimp CIBODIVINO MARKETPLACE mixture. Mix well and Marketplace Cavatappi. serve hot.
Water Grill Clam Chowder Just the idea of a creamy bowl of New England style clam chowder nurtures the soul. This version from Water Grill cossets as gently as flannel sheets. Whole clams in the shell are a wonderful option but not required. 16 whole clams in shell, steamed (see below)
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Water Grill Clam Chowder. 1/2 cup chopped slab bacon 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1 teaspoon salt or to taste 4 cups clam juice or fish stock 2 cups heavy cream 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup soft butter 1 cup cooked clam meat 1 cup cooked, sliced fingerling potatoes 4 teaspoons chopped chives Freshly ground black pepper to taste
'I, Tonya' doesn’t skate past issues By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood
There are hundreds of movies about underdogs who overcome a stacked deck to achieve their dreams. Then, there is “I, Tonya.” This darkly comedic satire based on the infamous life of Tonya Harding puts all of her hurdles on screen in painfully honest fashion and she overcomes almost none of them. Director Craig Gillespie and screenwriter Steven Rogers do their best to not turn “I, Tonya” into a pity party for Harding, which is conveyed through Margot Robbie’s show-stopping performance as Harding. It’s never clear what is true or false throughout the movie, but punches are quite literally never pulled when showing what she was up against, whether it was of her own doing or not. “I, Tonya” is shot as a mix of movie and documentary, with several scenes of characters being “interviewed.” The main story tellers, Tonya (Robbie), her ex-husband Jeff Gillooly (Sebastian Stan), and Tonya’s mother, LaVona Golden (Allison Janney), all relay their versions of the way
certain things happened with characters confirming or denying the events explained by others. This very clever concept creates an almost mythical atmosphere that blurs fact and fiction. Of course, the famous Nancy Kerrigan (Caitlin Carver) incident is the centerpiece of the film and it’s shot and edited in a way that is equal parts shocking and funny. It’s only made more absurd by the actions of the ringleader of the attack, Shawn Eckhardt (Paul Walter Hauser), an imbecile who claims to be Tonya’s bodyguard. “I, Tonya” never tries to do too much, even when it could have touched on how the entire story was at the start of the “cult of personality” tabloid-style of journalism. It smartly stays focused on the wheels off life of Harding, thus showcasing the truly exceptional cast that elevates the entire movie. Much is being made of Allison Janney’s performance and while it is quite good, it is a fairly stereotypical portrayal of an evil mother. Janney does manage to calmly dole out insults while constantly sucking down cigarettes, which is
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Margot Robbie (left) plays Tonya Harding (right).
impressive in itself. She will most definitely be on the short list for Best Supporting Actress, but her cruel, one note character may not be enough to push her over the finish line. Sebastian Stan is being a bit overlooked awards-wise. Like Janney, he’s playing an exceptionally unlikable character, but he has a bit more range. It’s not exactly fun watching him be an abusive husband, but Stan makes up for it by perfecting the art of acting like a moron. His mustache is award-worthy alone. Arguing against Margot Robbie as your Best Actress Oscar winner should be a lost cause. Robbie manages to create pity for one of the most hated athletes in all of sports. It’s a “love to hate” type performance as she says and does some fairly ugly things while grinning like the Cheshire Cat. Robbie is already a star, but “I, Tonya” gets her the critical success her career had been lacking. Craig Gillespie seems to have studied every single Martin Scorsese movie and taken plenty of notes. There are a handful of lengthy tracking shots cleverly edited and set to radio hits of the 1980s and ’90s that are right out of the Scorsese playbook. The beauty is that it doesn’t feel like an unoriginal ripoff. Along with Robbie and Janney’s acting work, “I, Tonya” will assuredly be one of the nominees for Best Picture in this year’s Oscar race. The only issues up for debate will be if Stan or Gillespie break through with nominations of their own. This is easily one of the best movies of the year and a perfect look at one of the more bizarre events of the last 30 years.
1 shucked oyster plus 1 tablespoon oyster liquor 1/4 cup Bloody Mary mix 1 1/2 ounces (1 jigger) vodka, tequila or mescal Cayenne pepper and fine sea salt to taste Lime wedge Place shucked oyster and just enough oyster liquor to cover the oyster in a tall shot glass with a salted rim. Pour in liquor of choice and Bloody Mary mix. Season to taste with cayenne and sea salt. Hang a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Shoot it! Makes 1 oyster shooter.
In a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon until it is golden brown. Pour out bacon grease. Add onion, carrot, celery and salt to drained bacon. Stir occasionally and cook until vegetables are soft, 7 to 8 minutes, but not brown. Add the clam juice and cream; bring to a slow boil. Mix the butter and flour together to create a smooth paste. When the liquid boils, whisk in the paste, stirring until smooth. Lower heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring frequently. When mixture is thickened and smooth, stir in clam meat
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and potatoes. Adjust seasoning to taste. Ladle chowder into bowls. Garnish each bowl with 4 steamed clams, chopped chives and a twist of freshly ground black pepper. Makes 4 servings. To steam clams in the shell, scrub clams well and place in a medium saucepan with 1 inch of water over medium high heat. When water boils, cover pan with lid and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until clams open. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer clams to a shallow bowl. Discard any clams that are unopened after 8 minutes and reserve cooking liquid. Carefully pour reserved cooking liquid through a fine sieve into a small bowl, leaving any grit in pan. Use steaming liquid as part of the clam juice. Hudson House Oyster Shooter If you’ve never made oyster shooters at home, now’s the time to give ‘em a shot with this recipe from Hudson House. Use large shot glasses or small juice glasses. Salting the rim of the glass is optional.
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HAMMER AND NAILS
Learn the basics and save
By Stephan Sardone
than sorry. Make sure that you have a plunger, rubber gloves and I am not one to make a lot a bucket close at hand. You of New Year’s resolutions. But if shouldn’t have to call a plumbyou want to make a January list, er for a clogged sink or toilet. here is an idea that I actually Don’t flush, but make sure just did myself. that there is enough water in If you are a homeowner, the bowl to cover the plunger. there are basic maintenance ser- Stephan Sardone Also, you should know how to vices that you should know how shut off the water inside and to do. It will save time and save outside of the house. With the money. Make a checklist and learn how to recent freeze, I bet many homeowners do these basic tasks. wished that they thought ahead. Now, not all projects are practical. Most people don’t know that faucets You may not want to risk changing those have little screen in them that get gunked 20-foot high recessed light bulbs. I believe up. They are very easy to replace and can in keeping my feet firmly planted on the improve cleanliness and water pressure. ground. I subscribe to A lot of faucets can get the “three-rung” rule. loose and cause leaks. Anything above three Most are very easy to ladder rungs and you tighten with a hex key risk an expensive trip or an Allen wrench. to the hospital. You And new faucets alcan use a bulb replacemost always have inment extension pole, stallation tools in the but some jobs are for boxes. the trained specialist. Learn now to But other things replace your HVAC are no brainers. First, filters. They come in you should be very different varieties, but comfortable with your the higher quality the electrical breaker better. Most are locatpanel (or fuse box). ed where the system You don’t need to hire meets the duct work. an electrician if you And get on a schedhave a tripped breaker ule. Have them deswitch. Make sure you livered every three or have a flashlight close six months, or put the at hand. Most bad fuses will turn dark replacement date on your smartphone and will be easy to identify. Simply screw calendar. Also, it helps keep dust around in a new one. Of course, if you smell the house to a minimum. Dust can gather smoke, turn off the master switch and call behind major appliances, under furniture, a trained professional. on ceiling fans and crown molding. Also, replacing a light switch is reMake sure that your fireplace flue markably easy. All you need is a Phillips and damper are working properly. Always head screwdriver, a pair of needle nose dispose of ashes in a metal container. If pliers and an inexpensive power tester you have a green thumb, they can be used available at a hardware store like Roosters as a soil enhancer. Home and Hardware. Most new light senLearning the basics will make you sors come with excellent instructions. feel fulfilled this year, and chances are, fill Don’t make the mistake — like I did your wallet with a little more cash. — of discovering a mismarked breaker panel when changing a power cord on Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is a clothes dryer. Just in case, make sure locally owned and operated. Sardone, that someone knows that you are about his wife and two daughters are Lake to work with electricity. Better to be safe Highlands residents.
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By Candy Evans
candace@candysdirt.com Happy 2018! The year is off to a great start — NOT! We can only deduct Candace Evans $10,000 of our darling property taxes starting this year, thanks to those goons in D.C. I hope you paid 2017 by Dec. 31. If your heart is yearning for a fabulous real estate find in this new year, with taxes falling as close to $10,000 as possible, we've found an affordable beauty deep in the heart of East Dallas. And it’s BLUE. Yes, that happens to be my favorite color (I own a blue car and lots of blue and white pots) BUT we are all kind of blue over what this dang tax bill is going to do the residential real estate. Well, onward. Our Tuesday Two Hundred, located at 10208 San Lorenzo Drive, sits pretty with a new facade color — cobalt blue — and some other appealing updates inside and out. This Casa View Oaks house has three bedrooms, one bathroom and 1,430 square feet on one story, all built in 1953. Located near Gus Thomasson Road and Ferguson Road and just a hop, skip and jump east of White Rock Lake, this midcentury modern offers arresting curb appeal. The blue-painted brick might not appeal to everyone, but that's why it stands out. The cedar privacy wall creates a small atrium and a modern feel, as do the new house numbers. Inside, the owners have opened up the floorplan, something high on the wish list for a lot of buyers. Those hardwood floors are refinished to shine, and they've added recessed LED lighting. Above the new contemporary gas fireplace, they've recessed the wall to create a TV nook, and placed another nook to the right. The kitchen is a total renovation and now it features new white Shaker-style cabinets, quartz countertops, white subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances, including a gas range. The hardwoods extend into the three bedrooms and the bathrooms are updated with new bath tile and vanities. Nice. The backyard, accessible through four
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10208 San Lorenzo Drive was listed Dec. 27, 2017, by Matthew Simmons for $286,000. French doors and windows by the kitchen, is a surprise. A new and good-sized wood deck impresses and the cedar privacy fence is new, too. There are mature trees and some landscaping, as well. This home was listed Dec. 27, 2017, by Matthew Simmons with Clay Stapp + Co. for $286,000. 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.
UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
This just in: changes in local television coming this year By Ed Bark
unclebarky@verizon.net Throughout the year, your correspondent strives to keep track of all the arrivals and departures at D-FW’s four major TV news providers — Fox4, NBC5, WFAA and CBS11. This latest annual compendium lists Ed Bark only the 2017 departures (in alphabetical order) of those who have left your local home screens. Please remember, though. This is a compilation of on-camera personnel. No slights are intended to off-camera staffers, whose many contributions remain valuable and, in many cases, indispensable. But TV viewers develop longlasting or fleeting relationships with the people they see in their living rooms — or on other “platforms.” It’s the way it’s always been, and here we go once again. ASHLEIGH BARRY — She stayed just a year at NBC5 before leaving in October 2017 to be closer to her home state of Massachusetts. Barry had covered the police beat. She recently became Strategic Communications Advisor for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. HOMA BASH — After less than a year as a general assignments reporter for NBC5, Bash left in June 2017 and returned to the station she had left -- ABC affiliate WEWS-TV in Cleveland. An added impetus: her fiancé lives in Cleveland. SGT. NICK BRISTOW — D-FW’s first and so far only uniformed police traffic anchor signed off in January 2017 after initially joining WFAA’s “Daybreak” in August 2014 as “Corporal Nick.” He remains with the DeSoto PD. ALEXA CONOMOS — It’s turned out to be a l-o-o-ong goodbye for WFAA’s “Daybreak” fixture, who joined the program as a traffic reporter in 2002 before becoming co-news anchor in June 2014. Conomos originally announced her decision to leave in January 2017, but agreed to stay with “Daybreak” until her replacement was hired. She envisioned that happening by the end of the May “sweeps” ratings period, but management kept persuading her to stay on while the prolonged search continued. Her official last day will be on Jan. 4, 2018, but she’s basically out the door so we’ll include Comonos among the 2017 exits. Her intention is to have a more “normal” life with her husband and their three young children after enduring the pre-dawn grind for 15 years. Her “Daybreak” successor will be Cincinnati’s Kara Sewell. CHRIS JOSE — He joined NBC5’s reporting staff in September 2015 but didn’t stay long before leaving in February 2017 to join the news staff of Atlanta’s CBS affiliate, WSB-TV. MARCUS MOORE — Recruited by ABC News after his standout coverage of Hurricane Harvey and its aftermath, Moore joined the network’s Dallas bureau after leaving WFAA in September 2017. He arrived at the station in January 2012 as a reporter in the Forth Worth bureau and toward the end of his tenure had been anchoring weekend editions of “Daybreak” while reporting on weekdays for various newscasts. GABRIEL ROXAS — After two-and-a-half years as a CBS11 reporter, he left the station in August 2017 to become
director of consumer engagement for The Karahan Companies, whose corporate offices are in Collin County. BRIAN SCOTT — He spent four years at NBC5 as a Denton County-based reporter before leaving in March 2017. Scott then quickly joined the reporting staff at Orlando, FL’s Fox-owned station, WOFL-TV. BRETT SHIPP — After 22 years as a multi-awardwinning WFAA investigative reporter, Shipp stunned his colleagues in December by abruptly resigning to run as a Democrat against longstanding Republican congressman Pete Sessions. In April of last WFAA year, he had pledged his unBrett Shipp. dying allegiance to WFAA, saying, “I will be rolled out of Channel 8 on a gurney -- dead or alive.” He instead left under his own power. JOEL THOMAS — He left CBS11 in December 2017, ending a 14-year career as a reporter. Thomas has returned to Georgetown, Texas to “take care of my real family,” he said in a Facebook post. “Some of my co-workers are like family to me. But there is only one family I’m born into.” LISA VILLEGAS — She joined CBS11’s meteorologist staff in October 2014 before being abruptly terminated without explanation in March 2017. Some of her provocative social media postings reportedly had been problematic for station management. Villegas rebounded and in October 2017 became chief meteorologist for Tucson’s CBS affiliate, KOLD-TV. DAVID WATKINS — After five years as a sports reporter and fill-in anchor at NBC5, David Watkins left in early 2017 to become Director of Business at Dallas-based Elevate Brand Marketing, which he termed the “perfect landing spot.” DIANA ZOGA — A two-year tenure as a Fox4 reporter ended in March 2017 when the two sides couldn’t agree on a new contract. But the 1999 Plano East Senior High graduate stayed in the D-FW market, eventually joining NBC5’s reporting staff in November 2017 as a full-time, Collin Countybased reporter. For those keeping score, it was a relatively quiet year on the departure front, with just 13 casualties in 2017 compared to 23 the previous year. NBC5 “led” this time around with five exits, followed by WFAA (4), CBS11 (3) and Fox4 (1). Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board.
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
1 Spotless 6 Stood wide open 11 Pentium producer 16 Sorcery 21 Macho sort
22 Burning 23 Blackbird 24 Cook’s lure 25 Goodbye 26 Party poopers 27 Gauguin and Simon
28 Haughty types 29 Util. bill 30 “Cosmos” host 32 Burnt up 34 Environmental prefix 36 Seek damages
37 “Watermark” chanteuse 39 Slot-machine fruit 41 Tip off 43 Without a doubt 45 Act like a ham 47 Degas or Cayce
119 Exploiter 120 Flu bug 121 Supervise 123 Lorre of movies 125 Gobbled up 126 Arrogance 127 Rural 130 Windy City airport 132 In-box contents 134 Moving well 138 Numero — 139 Quaker pronoun 141 In reserve 143 Start 145 Copacabana city 146 Type of wine 148 Kukla’s pal 150 Jerked away 152 Sarcasm 154 Agile 155 Steel-beam fastener 156 Physicist Nikola — 157 Roundup gear 158 Early anesthetic 159 Each 160 Restless or impatient 161 Fencing needs DOWN
1 Run-down car 2 Filled with cargo 3 A Bronte sister 4 Mr. Vigoda 5 We, in Le Havre 6 Contrivances 7 Ski-lodge type (hyph.) 8 Keyboard instrument 9 Joule fraction 10 — Arnaz
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wald.world@yahoo.com What is a petroglyph? According to Wikipedia, they are images created by removing part of a rock surface by incising, picking, carving or abrading as a form of rock art. Petroglyphs are found worldwide, and are often associated with prehistoric peoples. Outside North America, scholars often use terms such as "carving," "engraving" or other descriptions of the technique to refer to such images. I have seen petroglyphs in many locations, including Panama, Peru, Azerbaijan, Colorado, New Mexico and Hawaii. What strikes me is the similarity of the subjects of the pictures as well as the renditions. While these art pictures have been carved into rock by different ancient civilizations at disparate times and locations around the world, they seem, paradoxically, to have all been done by the same artist. This has led many science fiction writers to say that they are the work of visitors from another galaxy in ancient times. But, more level-headed thinking is that they are independent renditions of things that are of universal importance. The similarities are the result of the limited tools available to earlier civilizations MICHAEL WALD for producing this Petroglyphs are preserved in New Mexico. unique artwork.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You can pull off something this week that no one else would even think of attempting. Be ready, however, as you're likely to attract attention. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) — Others may be trying to adopt your personal style as their own, but this week you may change things to ensure
ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may be puzzled by what presents itself as the week opens, but that doesn't mean you have to change your plans. Just be a bit more careful. (April 5-April 19) — Cooperation is sure to work for most others, but this week you may be compelled — for good reason — to work entirely on your own for a while. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You must treat yourself right if you expect to treat anyone else right as well; you must come first this week, though you needn't announce it. (May 6-May 20) — You have a
88 Song of triumph 89 Fiesta dip 90 Seat formally 91 Put distance between 92 Down the road 93 Petitions 95 — the ticket! 96 Say yes 97 Farm gate 99 Short jacket 101 Vaccinated 102 Sighed with delight 105 Diamond corner 106 Made typo-free 109 Golfer’s yells 112 Rabbit’s home 114 Before, in verse 115 “Calamity Jane” star (2 wds.) 118 Two-BR unit 120 Assortment 122 Obnoxious 124 Any one of the two 125 More convenient 126 Sheets of plywood 127 100 kopecks 128 Pitch-black 129 A direction 131 Split equally 133 Slightly damp 135 Novel or short story 136 Car-wash step 137 Toys on strings (hyph.) 140 Antiquity 142 This senora 144 Mosaic unit 147 Not he 149 54, to Flavius 151 Pullet 153 Seance sound
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that you retain your originality. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You can work with what you've been given, or you can fight against a trend that doesn't work for you in the long run. Which will it be? (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) — You may have to keep your opinions to yourself for a time this week, while others get more clearly on track. Then, you can tell them what you think. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Correspondence between you and a supposed rival is likely to be far more friendly than you had expected. The relationship takes a new turn. (March 6-March 20) — You may not share a friend's opinions, but you can surely respect them. Now is not the time to manufacture a fight where there need be none!
What also amazes me is that these rock carvings have survived so long. Many of them are alongside riverbanks where I would expect moisture to erode the carvings over time. Many are found in dry desert climates where the sun should bake the images away over centuries. Yet these petroglyphs have survived for longer than we have had written language. Petroglyph National Monument is a U.S. National Park that is jointly administered by the City of Albuquerque, N.M. Located on foothills of a chain of dormant volcanoes known as the West Mesa outside Albuquerque, the park provides a variety of hiking opportunities to see many of the petroglyphs scattered throughout its 7,236 acres. Common themes for the petroglyphs are stick figures of humans, humans with bow and arrow, animals, images of the sun, images of gods, hand prints, footprints and geometrical patterns. In Petroglyph National Park, many of the images are in white, which makes it even more curious as to how the white coloring has survived moisture and heat. An easily accessible portion of the park is known as Piedras Marcadas Canyon (canyon of marked rocks). This area alone contains 5,000 or more of the park’s total of 20,000 petroglyphs. Scientists date the petroglyphs in the park to be between 400 and 700 years old. Archaeologists believe that ancient indigenous peoples would travel large distances to this area, which is thought to have served as a sanctuary, many of the paintings considered sacred. Scholars are still trying to figure out the significance of many of the drawings. Some believe that may be an ancient form of preservation of history. The true meaning of the petroglyphs here and elsewhere, however, remains one of the remaining mysteries of the world, ample fodder for a Ph.D. study. Similar petroglyphs carved by early Polynesian settlers of Hawaii can be seen at Kaloko-Hanokōhau National Historical Park
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK The coming week is likely to see nearly everyone, for some reason or another, picking up the pace and charging with greater resolve toward a goal of deeply personal import. One may be moving ahead entirely on his or her own, or working with a group, large or small, but in any event this week's activities can, in many ways, secure certain things that are essential to lasting success in the future. Some individuals may realize what they are about to do isn't always enjoyable — but this week the fact that it is so essential makes any lack of pleasure irrelevant, and could in fact change how they feel about what they are doing. That which was a chore in the past can indeed become a delight this week — or show signs that it may become so before long. Everyone has something to accomplish this week, so all will understand the age-old excuse of "Sorry, I have to work!" The emotional landscape may be rocky this week. Much is likely to happen about which individuals are uncertain of their feelings — and even those who are used to examining how they feel are likely to be confused by the changes. In any event, loved ones need not be torn asunder this week!
11 Reddish antelopes 12 Less messy 13 More sincere 14 Plumbing bend 15 — -majeste 16 Stoneworkers 17 Son of Val and Aleta 18 Honking bird 19 Infuse 20 Reconnoitered 31 Lotion ingredient 33 Shabby 35 Named 38 Falcon’s home 40 Music genre (2 wds.) 42 More lofty 44 Batik need 46 La Scala site 48 Lah-di- — 50 Regretted deeply 51 Mexican fare 52 Stay clear of 53 Crow cousin 54 Get a whiff of 55 Like a judge 57 Tibet’s — Lama 58 Player’s rep 59 Diver’s hazard 62 French clerics 63 Military unit 64 Deliver a speech 67 Juicy morsel 70 At large 72 Cousin’s dad 75 Physics particle 76 Bring to mind 78 Adages 80 History test answers 83 Male gypsy 84 Movie 86 Colorful parrot 87 Mask feature
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Petroglyphs can be found in North America
By Michael Wald
few problems to solve as the week opens, not least of which is how you can possibly be in two — or three — places at once. Call for assistance! GEMINI (May 21-June 6) There's no need for you to stop mid-stride at any time this week. Keep moving forward, stay fluent and fluid, and don't compromise — yet! (June 7-June 20)— Working with a friend from afar may become complicated this week. It's a good time to make travel plans, if you feel you will both benefit. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You can count the ways that others are trying to get the better of you, but because you see them you needn't fall prey to them. (July 8-July 22) — Now is the time for you to present yourself in the strongest and most confident manner to someone who has the power to boost your career. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Take a close look at yourself in the mirror as the week opens, and you'll recognize much about yourself that serves you well. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) — You'll find that things speed up almost continually throughout the week, and you'll have to work harder than anticipated to keep up with changes being made. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) A friend may get in touch with you
Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. at some point this week, giving you a very good reason to shift gears and focus on something besides work. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) — You're going to have to decide just what route you're going to take to get from here to there — and the decision must be made before you start out! LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may have a hard time finding "quiet time" for yourself this week, so be ready to take full advantage of it when it is afforded to you! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) — The more often you change your mind as the week opens, the more you will find the competition extending his or her lead. Be firm and decisive this week! SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You are eager to see what someone has been working on under cover of darkness. When you are given a glimpse, you may not believe what you see. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) — It may be harder than usual to coordinate productive activity, especially since it must involve those who don't always get along. Don't back down! SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Someone may accuse you of doing things for the wrong reasons, but your success will overrule anything this critic is likely to say. (Dec. 8-Dec. 22) — This week you'll be able to look back and see just what got you to where you are right now. Remember that most successes are the result of a process or journey.
● Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.
● The numbers within the heavily 1-7-18
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. emark of n Puzzle . by Andrews
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49 — -craftsy 51 Wire-haired pooch 54 Hits a fly 55 Fishtail 56 Party-tray cheese 60 Do the trick 61 Harley competitor 63 Spanish city 65 Have — — at 66 Warning 68 Ask for alms or charity 69 Dressed 71 Monarch 73 Pindar forte 74 More agile 77 Transvaal trekker 78 Tomorrow, in Madrid 79 Cellphone button 81 Fencing match 82 Goof 84 Life of ease (2 wds.) 85 Raised stands 87 Ladle 88 Video screen dot 89 Nourish 92 Alpaca kin 93 Sanskrit dialect 94 Frat letters 98 Appearance 99 Arrestee’s need 100 Quandary 103 Alt. 104 Tibet’s capital 105 Glass container 107 Call — — cab 108 Bwana’s trek 110 Wine category 111 Largest mammals 113 Insist on 116 Valet employer 117 Scope
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Holiday Party Dallas Symphony Orchestra League Home of Roy and Gigi Salley
Honorary Chairs Kenny and Lisa Troutt, Ball Chair Lori Routh, DSOL President Mari Epperson
“Fund a Cure” Luncheon Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Brook Hollow Golf Club
Jolie Humphrey, Hostess Gigi Potter Salley, Debra Hitzelberger
John Harkey, Morgan Weaver, Peni Barfields
“Red Ribbon” Commemorating World AIDS Day Resource Center Benefit
Jimmy Bartlett, Chandler Foreman, Lucille Tolliver, Jacqueline Petescia
Zach Bartush, Marion Marshall
Brad Sullivan, Chris Parker
Race Car Driver Charlie Kimball, Emcee Karen Borta
E.V. Davidson, Joan Swalwell, Rachel Swalwell
5th Anniversary Dinner Celebration Perot Museum of Nature and Science
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Our Favorite Restaur ants INDIAN Masala Wok 6106 Luther Ln. 469-232-9390 IRISH PUB
Black Friar 2621 McKinney, Ste A 214-953-0599 Renfield’s Corner 2603-A Routh St. 214-397-0300 Trinity Hall Irish Pub 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-887-3600 ITALIAN & PIZZA California Pizza Kitchen 8411 Preston Rd. 214-750-7067 CiboDivino Marketplace & Cafe 1868 Sylvan Ave. 214-653-2426 Dough 11909 Preston, #1444 972-788-4600 Holy Ravioli 4446 W. Lovers Ln. 214-696-3993 I Fratelli 2815 Allen St., #124. 214-720-0070 Italia Express 111 Continental, #300 214-748-2700 4000 Cedar Springs 214-521-3300 Joe’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs 4343 W. NW Hwy, #347 214-272-9007 Lover’s Pizza Pasta & Grill 5605 W. Lovers Ln. 214-353-0509 Mimi’s Pizzeria 6807 W. N.W. Hwy. 972-215-7290 My Family’s Pizza 10720 Preston Rd,#1014 214-363-6122 Olivella’s 3406 McFarlin Blvd. 214-528-7070 Penne Pomodoro 6815 Snider Plaza 214-373-9911
11661 Preston Rd, #143 214-368-3100 Rocco’s Uptown Pizza & Pasta 2717 Howell St. 214-871-9207 Sal’s Pizza Rest. 2525 Wycliff 214-522-1828 Taverna Pizzeria 3312 Knox St. 214-520-9933 Tomato Pie 11661 Preston Rd. 214-750-8743 Villa-O Rest. 4514 Travis, #132 214-707-3848 LATIN AMERICAN Gloria’s 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-303-1166 Zaguan Latin Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-219-8393 MEALS TO GO – CATERING The Festive Kitchen – Snider Plaza 3404 Rosedale Ave. 214-520-6888 Short Stop – Food To Go 6025 Royal Ln., #101 214-265-8828 6918 Snider Plaza 214-360-0311 MEDITERRANEAN Baboush 3636 McKinney, #160 214-559-0707 Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill 3001 Knox St., #110 214-528-1800 Zoe’s Kitchen 6025 Royal Ln., #104 469-341-0123 MEXICAN & TEX-MEX Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina 6615 Snider Plaza 214-750-6100 Campuzano Mexican Food 2618 Oak Lawn 214-526-0100
Chipotle Mexican Grill 2705 McKinney Ave. 214-871-3100 4502 McKinney Ave. 214-302-2500 Digg’s Taco Shop 6309 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-0155 E Bar Tex Mex 1901 N. Haskell, #120. 214-824-3227 El Fenix 5622 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-5166 6811 W. NW Hwy. 214-363-5279 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4740 W. Mockingbird 214-352-8226 Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex 3521 Oak Grove Ave. 214-252-1616 Mario’s Mexican & Salvadorian Rest. 5404 Lemmon Ave. 214-599-9744 Mattito’s – Centrum 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-526-8181 Meso Maya 11909 Preston, #1426 469-726-4390 Mi Camino Restaurante 3830 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-888-0055 Ojeda’s Mexican Restaurant 4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5600 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 214-521-3669 Torchy’s Tacos 5921 Forest Ln. 972-720-9200 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. 214-922-7080 MIDDLE EASTERN Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330 MOROCCAN
Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233
St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St. 214-698-1511
Vertskebap 7949 Walnut Hill Ln. 469-726-2855
NATURAL–GLUTEN-FREE –ORGANIC Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721 Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave. 214-219-5044 Southpaw’s Organic Cafe 3227 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. 214-987-0351
SPANISH Café Madrid 4501 Travis St. 214-528-1731
VEGETARIAN Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn 214-521-6157
SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT Christie’s Sports Bar & Grill 2811 McKinney, #22 214-954-1511 Liquid Zoo Sports Bar & Grille 3851 Cedar Springs 214-221-3004 Milo Butterfingers 5645 SMU Blvd. 214-368-9212
VIETNAMESE Miss Chi 6030 Luther Ln, #130 214-692-1000 Pho Crimson 3000 Blackburn, #140c 469-547-5443 Pho Envy Vietnamese Bistro 8611 Hillcrest, #190 214-987-1468
NEW AMERICAN City Café 5757 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-3367 Luck 3011 Gulden Ln, #112 469-250-0679 Natalie’s Restaurant 5940 Royal Ln. 214-739-0362 NHS Bar & Grill 10720 Preston Rd. 214-368-1101 SEAFOOD Amberjax Fish Market Grille 3011 Gulden Ln., #107 469-513-9088 Dive-Dallas Coastal Cuisine 3404 Rankin St. 214-891-1700 Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill 6617 Snider Plaza 214-691-8164 Hook, Line & Sinker 3103 Lemmon Ave. 214-965-0707 Lovers Seafood and Market 5200 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-6363 Rockfish Seafood Grill 5331 E. Mockingbird 214-823-8444 11661 Preston Rd, #153 214-363-7722 Shell Shack Uptown 2916 McKinney Ave. 877-434-1411
DR. JAY By Dr. Jay Burns
again that skin care is no different. It takes medical expertise and patient commitment. I was operating recently when I am the medical director for my nurse anesthetist EpiCentre Skin Care received her fourth skin and Laser Center at Park compliment of the day, Lane, and owner and dimine being one of them. rector of Dallas Medical She started a skin care Skin Solutions (DMSS). regimen a few years ago I recommend against and has been dedicated sporadically providing to her routine. She was patients a single skin asked how she did it and care product, a single her response resonated Dr. Jay Burns service or a single injecwith me. Pointing to her tion of filler or Botox. It skin, she said, “This is is in the patient’s best inwork!” terest to be educated on the benefits It reminded me of a time of a long-term comprehensive skin during my residency in Salt Lake care plan. As we all know, you canCity when I joined some fellow not get in shape working out one residents on a ski day. As a novor two days a month, consequently ice skier, I observed the seemingly you cannot improve your skin and effortlessness of my peers’ athletic maintain quality results by doing talent in navigating every mogul occasional treatments and/or using above me. In admiration, I shouted, products intermittently. I want my “I wish I could do that. You are so patients to have permanently betlucky!” The surprisingly irritated ter-looking skin and those patients response was, “Burns, this is work. who are committed to a plan have Look at me breathing and sweating. proven that this is possible. This takes effort!” A light bulb came I am certain that EpiCentre on for me that day and although and DMSS provide the best techI never became the skier that my nology, products and services on peer was, I improved significantly the market. Our practice is to prothrough, you guessed it, hard work. vide each new patient a detailed My nurse’s comments reminded me consultation and skin analysis
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Enjoy Belton’s small town ambiance, big city amenities joannholt@gmail.com For many years and countless trips driving south to Austin and San Antonio, I’ve overlooked Belton. Sandwiched between Salado and Temple, there never seemed to be a reason to stop in Belton. Especially with the continuous construction on Interstate 35 making it difficult to get on or off the congested highway. But thanks to my son and his new bride moving there, I’ve discovered how much more there is to Belton. For those who might have made the same mistake of overlooking this central Texas town of about 21,000, here are a few things to do in Belton. I’ll never think of it again as just another town on the way to somewhere else. I spent a few days in Belton between Christmas and New Year’s, and we drove through “Nature in Lights” at Belton Lake. This enchanting holiday extravaganza covers five winding miles around the lake. There were only three of us in the car, all adults; as we oohed and exclaimed our way through the 130 holiday displays and lights, we longed for a carload of children to share this wonderful light show with us. Next time we’ll be sure to round some up! Admission is $15 a car. Belton Lake, fed by the Leon River, has 136 miles of shoreline, and draws fishing and boating enthusiasts for fun on the water yearround. We had dinner one night at Dead Fish Grill (deadfishgrill.com), a casual dining restaurant overlooking the lake. Great views and good
STEAKS Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar 2626 Howell St. 214-754-4949 Dunston’s Steak House 5423 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-8320 THAI Best Thai 5959 Royal Ln., #540 214-373-8113 CrushCraft Thai Street Eats 2800 Routh St., #150 972-677-7038 Malai Kitchen – Thai & Vietnamese 3699 McKinney, #319 972-591-3387 Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar 665 High Market St. 214-953-0023 Sabaidee Lao & Thai Street Food 5200 Lemmon, #100. 214-520-6868 Saucy’s Thai Pho 5944 Royal Ln. 214-378-8424 TURKISH Café Istanbul 5450 W. Lovers, #222 214-902-0919
WINE BAR Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170. 214-954-0486 Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 214-871-9463 YOGURT, SMOOTHIES & JUICES The Gem 5915 Forest Ln, #360 214-792-9928 I Heart Yogurt 5450 W. Lovers, #143 6305 Hillcrest Ave. Nekter Juice Bar 6712 Snider Plaza 469-418-4029 Smoothie Factory 2817 Howell, #210 214-954-0900 Smoothie King 6061 Forest Ln. 972-404-1852 Tropical Smoothie Cafe 4560 W. Mockingbird 214-351-7037
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food, we especially liked the Oysters Gilhooley. The restaurant features live entertainment and brunch on weekends. Belton was incorporated in 1850 and is the county seat of Bell County. The state’s oldest family-owned department store, Cochran, Blair & Potts, is situated on a prominent corner of downtown Belton. Established in 1869, it pre-dates the beautiful Bell County Courthouse (1884-85), which is a great example of Renaissance Revival architecture. CB&P covers an entire block on East Central Avenue. They have a friendly staff and great selection of boots and other items. I fell for a pair of Old Gringo boots and spotted a great buy on a denim shirt for my husband. Take time to browse through the upstairs museum, featuring historic photos from the early days of Belton and the store. It’s now owned and operated by the seventh generation of the Potts family. A historical marker on the building credits all who have kept the store thriving for more than 14 decades. Open Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Sunday; phone 254-939-3333 or visit cbandpotts.com. Unique gifts and fun browsing were also available at another downtown Belton store, My Giving Tree Gift Shop & Art Gallery. This friendly store was opened in 2011 by Leila Valchar, who believes in buying “Made in America and Texas” products. Loved watching my Marine veteran son buy handcrafted dolls made by a local artist to add to his wife’s collection. This
quaint shop is located at 121 N. East Street; call 254-939-TREE or email mygivingtree@yahoo.com. With Fort Hood as a close neighbor, it’s not surprising that Belton honors military heroes with Patriot Way Brick Walk. There’s also a Police Memorial honoring public servants past and present. Downtown Belton’s popular plaza area is an inviting and picturesque place on the banks of Nolan Creek. Several restaurants like The Gin at Nolan Creek, originally an old Cotton Gin with early 1900s architecture, dot the plaza. We had deliciously fresh Tex-Mex with views of the creek during lunch at Coronas de Oro (coronasdeoro. com). Since it was nippy out, we decided to wait till spring to try the highly touted Hike & Bike Trail at Nolan Creek. We enjoyed terrific BBQ at Miller’s Smokehouse in downtown Belton, which has been rated one of the top 50 barbecue joints by Texas Monthly. Other highly rated restaurants include Schoepf ’s BBQ, Narunya’s Thai food, Sarsaparilla Saloon and Café (now a deli) in downtown Belton, and Nami’s Japanese Steakhouse. My next visit to Belton will include visiting the Bell County Museum, currently featuring Dance Theatre of Harlem exhibit; and the Beltonian Theatre, which I’m told is a great place to meet friendly folks and see classic films or live performances in downtown Belton. Jo Ann Holt is a longtime journalist, now writing about cars, entertainment and travel.
on the Big Island of Hawaii, just south of the Kona airport. Here the petroglyphs are known by their Hawaiian name, ki’i pohaku, but again the themes of the petroglyphs are similar even though they were certainly created by people that had no way of knowing the inhabitants near New Mexico. Here some of the petroglyphs are of more recent date, as the Hawaiian Islands remained untamed and primitive until late into the 19th century when Europeans arrived. Some of the petroglyphs even display European guns. The Hawaiian petroglyphs, like the ones near Albuquerque, are also carved in volcanic stones from the lava flows that created the Hawaiian Islands. The national park here is on the beach. Besides petroglyphs, you can see exhibits of how seafaring Hawaiians lived. But, again, it is astonishing that the petroglyphs survived many documented tsunamis and severe storms that have hammered this coastline over the centuries. Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com. Follow him @Adventourist and see where he is off to next. HILLARY cont'd from page 1 Stormi Demerson, an actress, poet, spoken word performer and visual artist making her STT debut, stars as Hillary. “The woman who would be president if only she could keep her poll numbers, funds and spirits from plummeting past the point of no return,” Demerson explained. As co-star, Bill, Barry Nash also has a familiar face in Dallas area theater. He has performed at Kitchen Dog Theater, the Shakespeare Festival, Wingspan Theatre Company, the Dallas Theater Center and others. According to director Laura Colleluori, “What I love so dearly about Lucas Hnath’s script is that we are given the chance to encounter these two people, not as this political dynasty mired in decades of scandal and speculation, but simply as humans — as a woman named Hillary and her husband Bill,” Colleluori adds, “In this moment, as we are closing out a difficult, bitterly divisive year and preparing to enter a year that will likely be even harder, it could not be more important to be producing work like this — work that reinforces our shared humanity.” Organ adds, “This play focuses on two of the most well-known and complex political figures of our time — and yet, in making the play personal rather than the political, Hnath manages to bring these characters to life in a way the audience has never known them before. We are thrilled to have Laura at the helm to tell their story.” He continues, “These characters aren’t necessarily the people you’ve seen on the news, and the outcome isn’t necessarily what you might expect.” Most STT productions are staged in Bryant Hall, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd., a small black box theater next door to the Frank Lloyd Wright Kalita Humphreys Theater. For ticket sales and information, visit secondthoughttheatre.com.
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