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Catching up with ambassador of Katy Trail
By David Mullen
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Site of the 12th Annual Trinity River Levee Run and All Out Trinity. The area by the Continental Bridge, Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge and the Trinity River will be going all out for the 12th Annual Trinity River Levee Run and All Out Trinity on Saturday, March 5. The event brings thousands of runners, sports enthusiasts and entire families to the Trinity River to enjoy the diverse activities. An inline skate begins at 7 a.m. followed by the Trinity River Levee Run (5K and 10K) at 8 a.m. All Out Trinity begins at 10:30 a.m. Registration and detailed information is available at allouttrinity.com. — Dustin Thibodeaux
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Editor’s note: As Katy Trail Weekly begins its third year serving Dallas, we revisited Bill Williams, 73, trail director for Friends of the Katy Trail. He was the subject of our first-ever story and is affectionately known as “the man in the golf cart.” As trail director, Bill Williams is also the unofficial Katy Trail historian. From running the old Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad tracks (which became the Katy Trail) in his younger days to riding up and down Katy Trail daily in his golf cart, Williams has seen and lived it all on the trail. From issuing a friendly wave and smile to walkers to helping a hobbled runner to just sharing his wealth of knowledge, Williams is a trail mainstay. “I wish you could have seen the bulldog that rode a skateboard here the other day,” Williams said. Bacon the pig is still seen strutting up and down the trail on occasion, and Jody “Skippy” Duke still jumps rope near the Knox Street entrance of the trail, but not as frequently. Despite the sightings that make Katy Trail so distinctive, things are everchanging on the 3.5-mile Dallas jewel.
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Development on Katy Trail is at all-time high.
New development is a staggering part of the today’s Katy Trail. “They block out the sun,” Williams said of some of the high-rise buildings under construction. “It affects our plants. All these developers coming in … everyone wants a view of the trail and use of the trail for obvious reasons. And coming onto the trail property, some developers
wanted to remove trees and replant them. Then we just found out that now they want to grate around them. We’ve been told by experts in the field of tree care that once you do that, the tree may live for a while, but it still damages the root system. I just want to hold them off. “We don’t want the trail to become a canyon,” Williams said. “We don’t want buildings on the left of the trail and buildings on the right. We need to do a good job working with these developers to have a plan in place to still keep this looking good.” A rash of armed robberies haunted the Katy Trail a few months ago. Suspects from a nearby low income housing development were arrested and are awaiting trial. “Those guys weren’t very smart,” Williams said. “The police were all over it. They put undercover officers that looked just like trail users. They took it very seriously. “Safety is more important now than ever and has always has been a priority of ours. With the number of people on the trail and the usage that we are getting today, safety is our number one concern.” No incidents have been reported since the arrests. A series of 911 markers are on see KATY on page 11
CINEMA
‘The Big Short’ script supervisor plans happy ending By David Mullen
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Holland? Hardly! Tiptoe through the tulips in East Dallas. Dallas Blooms returns to The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden with “The Artistry in Nature” on Feb. 27 through April 10. This year’s festival will showcase an explosion of color with 500,000 blooms. Additionally, international sculptor Gary Lee Price’s historic “Great Contributors” exhibit of life-size bronze statues will be set throughout one of America’s best floral festivals. For more information on Dallas Blooms or other events, call 214-515-6500 or visit dallasarboretum.org. — Ariel Herr
Denver mayor talks downtown Downtown Dallas, Inc. is holding their annual meeting and luncheon on Monday, March 7 at 11:30 a.m. in the Dallas Ballroom at the Omni Dallas Hotel at 555 S. Lamar St. Mayor Michael B. Hancock of Denver (right) will share his perspective on the importance of urban centers, the role of public policy in building great cities and some of “what’s worked” and “what hasn’t” in Denver. For more information, call 214-7441270. — Shalissa Perry
On the table in the patio sat the script for the 2016 Academy Award Best Picture nominee “The Big Short.” It is as big as the Manhattan phone book. And to script supervisor Cate Hardman, it is her bible, at least for the length it takes to complete the film. Hardman, who lives at the border of Dallas and Highland Park, has been a script supervisor in Hollywood since 1981. Prior to that, she spent two years as an assistant editor. In the crazy, mixed-up world that is Hollywood, Hardman deals with the pressure and
the egos and the studios and the pay inequities, and then retires to her duplex where she can tend to the plants in her greenhouse. “The film business was a pyramid,” Hardman said. “You had so many at the top and then it drizzled down, and the crew and everybody got about the same. Now it is an inverted pyramid. So it is really top heavy with producers and studios and their profit. Now there are such huge corporations rather than 30 years ago.” Even though she does not work for scale, “I haven’t had a raise in see SCRIPT on page 11
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Ryan Gosling, Adam McKay and Cate Hardman on the set of Academy Award Best Picture nominee “The Big Short.”
THEATER
Slick ensemble wears hearts on their sleeves By Shari Goldstein Stern Photo courtesy of Downtown Dallas Inc.
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When “Love, Loss and What I Wore” played in Dallas a couple of years ago, the version was far different — much simpler, not as much fun as its imaginative treatment in its current production at Contemporary Theatre of Dallas (CTD), where it continues through March 6. Five women rotate off and onstage, delivering a series of anecdotal monologues reflecting instances, sometimes milestones in their lives. Some are amusing, while others are laugh aloud funny. Others are poignant, and some tell stories of loss. All illustrate the nostalgic power of women’s clothing.
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Section topics are also announced on the screen, like “The Dressing Room,” “Boots” and “Purses.” Some memorable quips are, “Never wear velvet before Rosh Hashanah,” and “She looked like a waitress in a
Hungarian restaurant.” One story relates the self-deprecating words; “Falling in love with me was like eating lettuce. He had colitis as a kid.” One of the best is, “Anyone who says she never dressed like Madonna is either lying or Amish.” There’s a rant about loathing the need to carry a purse. On divorce: “Everyone who gets married in a Vera Wang gets divorced.” Of course there are those pesky, but true remarks about fat; “But you have such a pretty face:” Again with selfdeprecation, “If I start wearing Eileen Fisher, I’m saying, ‘I give up.’” But the best is; “This was a particularly bad time to be fat because of Audrey Hepburn.” see SLICK on page 11
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LIFE ON THE TRAIL
NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Speak thee more clearly
By Dr. Beth Leermakers
Include more details. Whether you’re sending an email, text or talkbethleermakersphd.com ing with someone, give them enough I’m a planner. I don’t like surinformation to take action. Provide prises. When I received an email answers to the five W’s: Who? What? indicating that I’d be working from 6 When? Where? and Why? “When” a.m. to 5 p.m. the next day, instead of is a biggie, particularly if that infor6-10 a.m. as originally communicatDr. Leermakers mation changes prior to the event. ed, I was flummoxed. Luckily I didn’t Think about what information you’d have any appointments scheduled that afterneed if you were planning to attend the event or noon. However, my foster dogs are crated when complete the task or project. I’m gone, and 12 hours is too long for them to go Write better email subject lines. I’m fruswithout a bathroom break. I wouldn’t have time trated when people don’t update the subject line to go home during the one-hour lunch break, after a lengthy email conversation with multiple and it was too late to ask a friend or pet sitter to exchanges, during which the message changes take the dogs out for me. If my supervisor had drastically. Overlooking an email with the same told me a few days in advance that the hours had old subject line is easy to do when your inbox is changed, I would’ve had plenty of time to aroverflowing. I recently missed a request to attend range care for my foster dogs. a webinar because the subject line (from a previOn another occasion, a friend invited me to ous, ongoing conversation) still read “re: SkinPen bring my foster dog Kirby to a big Valentine’s Day February blogs – got ‘em.” There was no hint in adoption event at Klyde Warren Park. Her texted that subject line that someone wanted me to attend instructions said, “Pull up at valet parking, call an upcoming webinar. Include pertinent informaus to come get the dog, then circle back around to tion in your subject line: what action is required? park.” When I arrived at the venue, heavy trafWhen is the event or deadline? I can’t always open fic and closed streets prevented me from reachemails on my phone, but I can read that informaing valet parking or another parking garage. tive subject line. Frustrated, I gave up and took Kirby to walk on Ask for clarification. I would have prethe Katy Trail instead. We had a lovely outing, vented a lot of stress and a missed opportunity but Kirby missed a good opportunity to get adhad I asked my friend where to park and how opted. Later my friend said she’d forgotten to tell much it would cost. Those questions would me that she had free parking passes for the event. have prompted her to tell me she had free Grrrr. If she had mentioned the free parking passes. When in doubt, ask. passes, I would’ve persisted in my efforts to park. What will you do to improve your comLack of communication can be a major munication with colleagues, friends or family? source of stress, particularly for us planners. In Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psychologist this age of cryptic, electronic communication, who specializes in stress management and wellcrucial information too often gets omitted. Here being seminars, retreats and coaching. Contact her are a few pointers to improve communication, at 214-923-3766. Her monthly e-newsletter can be whether you’re the sender or receiver: found at bethleermakersphd.com.
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
Mosquito education begins soon By Naima Montacer @naimajeannette
A few short weeks ago, the word Zika meant very little to all of us. Now, we understand the Zika virus is a serious mosquito spread illness possibly connected to a birth defect, microcephaly. The Zika virus, named in 1947 after the African forest it was first isolated in, has spread to the Americas, making international headlines. The recent Zika outbreak in Brazil has led to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issuance of travel guidelines to affected countries, including a warning for pregnant women to consider postponing travel. As the weather heats up in the next few weeks, the battle against the further spread of the Zika virus is on the rise, and it’s started already. The City of Dallas will begin mosquito education earlier this year, beginning on March 1. Advertisements will remind people to drain standing water, avoid outdoor activity at dawn and dusk, utilize mosquito repellent and dress in long sleeves and pants. If the city is ramping up education
early, they probably also have plans for more intense and frequent insecticide spraying in the area. The Zika virus is currently spread through two species of the Aedes genus of mosquitoes. There are more than 3,500 species of mosquitoes in the world and about 175 in the U.S. Aedes aegypti is one species found in Texas that can carry the virus. Only female mosquitos feed on the blood of animals to gain nutrients to lay their eggs. The virus is spread by a mosquito biting an infected individual and carrying it to another. The symptoms of the virus are fever, rash, joint pain or conjunctivitis (red eyes), and recovery takes a few days to a week — yet most people (four out of five) who are infected with the virus don’t feel the symptoms. Once the virus is clear from your system, it’s gone, unlike some other viruses. Individuals can unknowingly be carrying the virus and spread the infection to surrounding mosquitoes. People can be bitten by a mosquito in another country and import the virus to the U.S., which has resulted in
recent cases present in Dallas County. A global approach to virus prevention must be sought after to reduce the risk of transmission locally. What do we do to stop the spread of the virus? Spray insecticide. As hosts of the upcoming Summer Olympics, Brazil is quickly putting all efforts into reducing the mosquito population and slowing the spread of disease through heavy insecticide spraying. The CDC has recently joined officials in South America to assist with disease control. Insecticide is putting a quick band-aid on the problem. Insecticides causes environmental pollution, which ultimately contributes to the reason we have more widespread diseases in the world. Putting more pollution into the environment for a quick fix may be our only option now, but it’s not helping us long-term. Creative solutions. A company is investing in research to genetically altered mosquitos to introduce into the population, sterilize and slowly diminish the numbers of mosquitos. Although this is a creative solution, the environmental impacts of inserting a genetically modified mosquito into the population is a risk we can only speculate about until it happens. The risk may outweigh the benefit. Wipe out the mosquito. Although this seems like an easy answer, as we can’t visually see the job of mosquitoes, their role is vital. Pesky mosquitoes are plant pollinators and a food source for fish (mosquito larva), birds, amphibians and bats. One little brown bat is estimated to eat 1,000 mosquitoes in one hour. That’s a lot of mass! Without this major food source, ecological systems would change. But bats are facing another disease that’s about to hit Texas very soon, white-nose syndrome. A fungus that originated in Europe and reached the east coast in 2006 is quickly making its way across the U.S., decimating bat populations along the way. see BEGINS on page 9
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Co-founders Nancy Black Rex Cumming David Mullen Andy Simpson Publisher Rex Cumming Editor in Chief David Mullen Managing Nancy Black Director Graphic Design Amy Moore Bronwen Roberts
‘Welcome to the WET Awards’
By David Mullen
through the boob tube and stumbling upon the beginning of a meaningless hockey game, Oscar prediction: Host one thing stood out. The “Star Chris Rock, early in the monoSpangled Banner” is dated, logue of Sunday’s Oscar cerehard to sing and needs to be mony, will reference changed. Listening the lack of people to “Oh, Canada” of color honored makes one feel by the Academy proud and hungry this year by saying for peameal bacon. something to the I suggest “America effect of “Welcome the Beautiful” reto the Oscars. place the anthem. Otherwise known as Maybe Ted Cruz can the ‘WET’ Awards.” David Mullen get that idea pushed More Oscar predicthrough Congress. tions: I have seen After all, God is all nominated films. Even the in the lyrics of “America the Academy Award nominated Beautiful” … If there is any live shorts and animated shorts. doubt that basketball games I think “Spotlight,” “Bridge of are the most unpredictable to Spies,” “Room,” “Spotlight” and bet (read: easiest to fix), I pres“Brooklyn” were the best, which ent the NBA’s Golden State means they won’t win. Too Warriors victory over the Los bad, because “Brooklyn” is as Angeles Clippers on Saturday flawless as a movie gets. And I night televised nationally on liked “The Martian” a lot. “The ABC. With 2:29 left, the deRevenant” had amazing cinfending champion Warriors led ematography, and the direction by 16 and were off to another of Alejandro G. Iñárritu will seemingly easy victory for the get him the Best Director nod. 49-5 team. But suddenly, as Leonard DiCaprio will win the referees swallowed their Best Actor for a stirring perfor- whistles, the Clippers scored mance. Plus, he is “Leo.” I wish 13 unanswered points. With that Saoirse Ronan would win 5.1 seconds left, the Clippers Best Actress for “Brooklyn,” were down by three with the but the award will go to Brie ball. The Warriors held on for Larson for “Room” with little a three point win. The line: argument. My new heartthrob, Warriors by 4 1/2 points. There Alicia Vikander, will win Best must have been a melee at Supporting Actress for “The Caesar’s Palace sports book Danish Girl.” The brilliant in Las Vegas ... Pothole of the Eddie Redmayne had to be a week: At the intersection of woman trapped in a man’s body Ross Avenue and Greenville to leave her. Oh wait, it is only Avenue, road construction is a movie. Either Mark Rylance taking place and pylons are (“Bridge of Spies”) or Mark positioned in the middle of Ruffalo (“Spotlight”) could the road. But just prior to the win Best Supporting Actor, pylons and without warning but I think the sentimental is a hole as deep as Lake Ray Academy will give the prize to Hubbard. Drivers must swerve Sylvester Stallone for “Creed.” at the last second to avoid the Typically, the Best Director’s mini-ditch or spiral down film wins Best Picture. Not this like Alice in the rabbit hole. year. In a stunning upset in a Runner-up: McKinney Avenue wide-open category, I think just above Knox Street. I saw “Spotlight” will win. Pass the two flagman side-by-side holdpopcorn … After flipping ing signs. One said “Stop” and david@katytrailweekly.com
the other said “Slow.” I pointed out to them that they were dueling just before bottoming out in a cavern that could qualify as a national park … Went to Whataburger on Tuesday for a breakfast and medium coffee to go. In the drive-thru, I was asked if I wanted anything “on the side” in my coffee. (To avoid waste, McDonald’s puts cream and/or sugar in your coffee for you, so word must have gotten out to the Whataburger people to make a difference.) “Cream and Sweet ‘n Low, please,” I said. When I got home, I discovered that the window attendant had given me 10 Sweet ‘n Lows (“Saccharin Sweetener” in a pink packet, actually) and five creams. “Would you like any coffee with your Sweet ‘n Low?” Added eight packets to my sugar bowl thank you, but still. Of course, they forgot to include the ketchup. Nothing like Sweet ‘n Low on your Tater Tots … Even though — as is my tradition — I have given up alcohol for Lent (I replaced it with Sweet ‘n Low), I hit two bars recently that I had never visited. Nothing like an ice cold O’Doul’s to make you forget your troubles. First was Willie’s Lounge at 1105 S. Beacon St. near Tenison Park golf course. A group of bikers were sponsoring a chili cook-off benefitting Dallas firefighters. The place was packed and the people were friendly. Nothing tests your manhood like pulling up your little hybrid car and parking amongst the built-out choppers. No one seemed impressed with my “Born to save gas” tattoo. I also went to One Nostalgia Tavern on Abrams Road at the insistence of many people over the years. It was OK. Nice people, but not all dives are great dives. And no non-alcoholic beer! Diet coke is $1.50. By the way, I want to say thanks for the “Come Back Soon!” card that I received from the area Jameson sales rep.
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CRIME WATCH Feb. 18 – 9:38 a.m. 4300 Block, Hall St. (75219) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect entered the location and stole the complainant’s property. Feb. 18 – 12:22 p.m. 4500 Block, Capitol Ave. (75204) Aggravated Assault: An unknown suspect pushed both complainants and pointed a gun at them. Feb. 18 – 4:26 p.m. 5000 Block, Mission Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect jimmied the complainant’s rear window, entered the vehicle and stole property. Feb. 19 – 7:13 a.m. 3800 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Building: The suspect cut open the locked storage container
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and stole power tools. Feb. 19 – 8:54 p.m. 1000 Block, Ross Ave. (75202) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. Feb. 19 – 11:28 p.m. 2700 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Aggravated Assault: The suspect cut the complainant’s throat with a pocket knife causing injuries. The complainant’s condition is listed as stable. Feb. 20 – 8:30 a.m. 2100 Block, Aylesport Dr. (75201) Theft of Property: The suspect stole packages from the complainant’s front door. Feb. 20 – 3:54 p.m. 3200 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect opened the complainant’s unlocked vehicle door and stole a briefcase with a laptop inside.
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Feb. 20 – 4:55 p.m. 1700 Block, N. Akard St. (75202) Theft of Firearm: An unknown suspect removed the complainant’s firearm from the glovebox at a valet stand. Feb. 21 – 12 a.m. 2400 Block, Swiss Ave. (75204) Deadly Conduct: The suspect recklessly pointed a loaded gun at the complainants. Feb. 21 – 3:33 a.m. 4200 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Business: An unknown suspect entered the location and attempted to take property. Feb. 21 – 11:18 a.m. 1800 Block, W. Mockingbird Ln. (75235) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect cut the complainant’s right hand and stole property. Feb. 21 – 5:55 p.m. 3500 Block, Ross Ave. (75204)
Criminal Mischief: The suspect damaged the garage gate to apartment complex. Feb. 22 – 6:36 a.m. 4100 Block, Fairmount Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect used an unknown tool to break window, entered and stole property. Feb. 22 – 2:12 p.m. 3500 Block, Munger Ave. (75204) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s front apartment window. Feb. 22 – 12:08 p.m. 2900 Block, Wycliff Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Residence: The suspect kicked open the complainant’s door, entered and stole property. Feb. 22 – 10:29 p.m. 500 Block, S. Lamar St. (75202) Terroristic Threat: The suspects called the business and threatened to blow it up with a bomb.
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MULL IT OVER
From martial arts to art of motivation By David Mullen
The instructor came over to me and said, ‘That was awesome. You are going to the tournament this Joel Scrivner’s positive outweekend.’ So that look of life and was the begincommitment ning of my comto maximum petition career.” achievement hits “I lost,” you like a kick in Scrivner said. the head. But he did A former not lose very world champion often after that. martial arts comAt 12 years old, petitor, Scrivner he won his first has channeled tournament and his energies trophy in the “pee into a new book wee beginners called WINology division.” “I still and a growing Photo by Alex Stone have that trophy career as a moti- Joel Scrivner. today. It is sitting vational speaker. right next to my It seems like a bit of a stretch to world championship gold medgo from a premier martial arts als,” Scrivner said. fighter to life coach, but Scrivner He was a black belt and juhas the chops. nior national champion at 14. “I Scrivner grew up in the Tulsa was extremely competitive, obviarea. “When I was 11 years old, ously,” Scrivner said. “The momy mom asked me if I wanted to ment of conception in the things take a martial arts class,” Scrivner I was learning in the martial arts said. “I had some kids that were could be translated to when I kind of picking on me at school. got a bad grade in Spanish, and I This was the mid-80s during knew that I was going to get a sitthe ninja craze, so every middle down talk with my dad. And sure school kid wanted to do the marenough, that talk ensued. He said, tial arts thing. ‘Listen. You know how to win. “This kid picking on me at You are a national champion. You school and told everybody he was a are a black belt. Why can’t you black belt,” Scrivner said. “So I told apply the same energy to your my mom I would take the class. I scholastics that you use in your was about three classes in and all competition? Don’t you think getthe instructors seemed to be super ting an A in Spanish is winning?’” hardcore. They were all ex-Vietnam It was a challenge accepted, vets. So after three classes, we are and Scrivner got an A in Spanish bare-knuckle fighting on a hardon his next report card. That was wood floor with no protective gear. basis for a career in teaching other In fact, pads had just come out. people how to win. “It dawned on “So the kid kicked my little me that I could take the same dissister and made her cry, so I ciplines and the way that I studied played big brother and asked if I and learned how to win and apply could fight the kid next,” Scrivner that to all of the other aspects of said. “We squared off and I made my life,” Scrivner said. up a move and kicked him in He was on a world champion the face and made him cry. The U.S. martial arts team and won six instructor yelled ‘Stop!’ and the national championships and four whole room came to a stop, and I world championships. He began thought I was in a lot of trouble. instructing martial arts at a studio david@katytrailweekly.com
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in Plano that once had 400 pupils. “In my late 20s I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, and the light bulb went on,” Scrivner said. “I realized that I was supposed to use this ability to train people to win and thrive in life, not just in technical fighting in competition but in the fight of life. I applied it to the business world and to my marriage and all my other relationships that I had set my mind to. So I made a transition into the nonprofit sector.” Scrivner, 42, is a pastor at Covenant Church in McKinney doing life development. He also runs WINology Performance Group. He has spent the last 15 years training people in “spirit, soul and body,” Scrivner said. “I work with owners of companies worth millions of dollars to individuals that are coming out of college trying to get their career started.” He has spoken to the Texas Job Corps. He has taught teams of employees at Whole Foods. He just motivated a local landscape company into $60,000 in added sales in one hour after his session. He has developed a system for corporate team development and training and winning that is outlined in his book WINology. Scrivner is married with two daughters. But like any martial artist, he had to pick himself up off of the mat after being knocked for a loop. “My wife and I lost our first daughter to brain cancer,” Scrivner said. “She would be 14 right now. That was the fight of my life and really where I learned a lot of these skills and how to translate these skills into my personal life when I had the biggest loss of my life. “As a competitor and as a businessman, there is always next time, next client, next tournament, next event. When my daughter died, I didn’t have another try. There was no next time. It was final. It was fatal. And it was devastating for see MULL on page 9
Knowing heart rate important By Turner Cavender
routine, take your heart rate again at the same time of day. If you’ve been working hard to get into shape, your heart rate will show All month we’re bringit. But if the number of beats per ing you important knowlminute hasn’t decreased, it could edge about your heart in mean your workouts aren’t chalhonor of Heart Month, lenging enough. After starting a because your heart deserves Turner Cavender workout routine, allow four to six some love for all of the hard weeks to see a noticeable differwork it does. We’re here with ence in your resting heart rate. more heart health facts for you and how your How effective is your workout? heart rate can relate back to your health. Exercise that causes you to barely break a Minute after minute, day in and day sweat may not be doing you much good, out, year after year, your heart is busy while intense exercise that pushes your keeping you alive by pumping blood to heart to its limits may increase your risk your body. The number of times your for injury. One way to determine whether heart beats per minute is known as your you’re exercising at the right intensity is to heart rate or pulse. When you’re at rest, know your maximum heart rate and your this number is smaller, and when you’re target heart rate. active, it’s greater. At rest, your pulse The best way to find your maximum is called your resting heart rate. At the heart rate is at an exercise lab where mulother end of the spectrum is your maxitiple factors (age, oxygen consumption and mum heart rate. heart rate) are taken into account. If a visit Knowing these two numbers — your to the exercise lab isn’t an option, you can resting and maximum heart rates — can be get a general idea of your maximum heart helpful in gauging your fitness level, improvrate by exercising vigorously and taking ing your fitness and reaching your goals. your heart rate at the peak of your workout. How fit are you? A normal resting When you know your maximum heart heart rate varies from person to person rate, you can alter your workout to get the but usually falls between 60 and 100 beats greatest outcome by exercising within your per minute (BPM). The more athletic you target heart rate range. Periodically during are, the lower your heart rate is likely to be. your workout, take your pulse. If your goal When your heart is in good shape, it doesn’t is to burn fat, you should exercise at the have to work as hard to pump blood. It’s not target heart rate of 50-70 percent of your uncommon for a super fit person to have maximum heart rate. To improve the health a resting heart rate of 40 BPM. On the flip of your heart, aim to exercise at the target side, unhealthy adults with cardiovascular heart rate of 75-85 percent of your maxiproblems often have a faster heart rate. mum rate. Want to gain endurance? Train This information makes it easy to see at 50-65 percent. how your resting heart rate is a helpful way Wondering whether you should wear a to measure your fitness level, as well as track fitness tracker or heart rate monitor? Only your fitness progress. Before beginning an you can answer that question. If having a exercise program, measure your resting heart simple way to track your heart rate will morate. And no, you don’t have to visit a doctivate you to increase your physical activity, tor to determine your resting heart rate. You wear one. On the other hand, if it would can wear a heart rate tracker, smart watch just be a waste of money that you leave on or fitness tracker to find your pulse. You can the kitchen counter every day, you may be also take it yourself. Before getting out of bed better off not buying it in the first place. in the morning, gently hold two fingers (not Regardless of your health goals, take your thumb, your thumb has its own sort of your heart to heart and get in the gym! pulse) on the inside of your wrist or against Turner Cavender, CPT, is owner the side of your neck and count the number of Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp and of beats for 30 seconds. Double this number world renown online personal trainer to figure out your beats per minute. at Cavendercoaching.com. “Remember Use this number as your baseline starting point. A month into your workout J.A.M.O.D.I., Just a matter of doing it.” Turner@dallasfbbc.com
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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. Feb. 26
6101 Bishop Blvd. Dallas, 75205 214-768-2787
Caruth Auditorium at SMU – The Meadows Symphony Orchestra performs the annual Concerto Competition Winner’s Concert featuring the select few who have been recognized for their performances. 7:30 p.m. $7 to $13.
Feb. 26-27
1230 W Davis St. Dallas, 75208 214-272-8346
Kessler Theater – Shows this weekend include folk singers (Miranda) Dawn and (Chris) Hawkes with special guest The Ruby Jane Trio on Saturday night. $18-$26. On Sunday night, Los Tex Maniacs perform featuring Augie Meyers and Flaco Jimenez (of Texas Tornado). $22-$28. Both shows start at 8 p.m.
Feb. 26-March 6
3200 Main St. Dallas, 75226 214-747-5515
Undermain Theater – “Long Day’s Journey Into Night.” Pulitzer Prize-winning and Tony award-winning play by Eugene O’Neill stars Joanna Schellenberg and Bruce DuBose about a family full of trouble and strife. The play is considered by many to be the greatest play of the 20th century and a centerpiece of modern drama. $15-$30.
Feb. 27
3536 Grand Ave. Dallas, 75210 leapoffaithrun.com
Fair Park – Celebrate this leap year with the Leap of Faith 5K run/walk. Get motivated to get off the couch and outdoors with some help from author and speaker Ora D. Jackson. Parking at Fair Park the day of the race will be free to all participants, guests and volunteers attending the run/walk. 8 a.m. $35.
Feb. 29
12100 Preston Road Dallas, 75225 972-560-2667
Cooper Fitness Center – Savor the flavor of eating right at the ninth annual National Nutrition Month Nutrition and Health Expo. Try samples, find new recipes and watch culinary demos and more. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. FREE!
March 2
100 S. Houston St. Dallas, 75202 AltrusaLunch@gmail.com
Old Red Museum of Dallas County History & Culture – To celebrate National Women’s History Month, the local Dallas club of Altrusa International will feature The Honorable Barbara M.G. Lynn, speaking on the role of women in government and public service. She currently resides on the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. 11:30 a.m. $75.
March 3
3005 Routh St. Dallas, 75201 214-965-0962
6th Street Bar patio – The Pint Striders and Luke’s Locker hosts an adult run or walk, every Thursday along two to six miles of the Katy Trail. Paces range from an eight to 12-minute mile. Run is followed by happy hour drinks and appetizers. For more info, contact breeredwine@lukeslocker.com. 6:30 p.m. FREE!
Fri 2/26
Picture of the Week Touchstone Medical Imaging is holding a silent auction and cocktail party benefitting the March of Dimes on Thursday, March 3 at Sambuca in Uptown at 7 p.m. Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
Scene from last year's party/photo courtesy of Touchstone
Levi Strauss, b. 1829 Jackie Gleason, b. 1916 Fats Domino, b. 1928 Johnny Cash, b. 1932 Erykah Badu, b. 1971 1919 – Grand Canyon in AZ designated a U.S. National Park.
Sat 2/27
Marian Anderson, b. 1897 John Steinbeck, b. 1902 Elizabeth Taylor, b. 1932 Chelsea Clinton, b. 1980 Josh Groban, b. 1981 1827 – 1st Mardi Gras celebrated in New Orleans.
Sun 2/28
Linus Pauling, b. 1901 Zero Mostel, b. 1915 Tommy Tune, b. 1939 Bernadette Peters, b. 1948 Rae Dawn Chong, b. 1961 1854 – Republican party organized in Ripon, WI.
Mon 2/29
Mother Ann Lee, b. 1736 Gioacchino Rossini, b. 1792 Dinah Shore, b. 1916 Dennis Farina, b. 1944 Ja Rule, b. 1976 1972 – Hank Aaron is 1st baseball player to sign for $200k/year.
Tue 3/01
David Niven, b. 1910 Donald “Deke” Slayton, b. 1924 Harry Belafonte, b. 1927 Ron Howard, b. 1954 Javier Bardem, b. 1969 1961 – Pres. Kennedy established The Peace Corps.
Wed 3/02
Sam Houston, b. 1793 Dr. Seuss, b. 1904 Karen Carpenter, b. 1950 Laraine Newman, b. 1952 Jon Bon Jovi, b. 1962 1836 – Republic of Texas declared its independence from Mexico.
Thu 3/03
Alexander Graham Bell, b. 1847 Jean Harlow, b. 1911 Miranda Richardson, b. 1958 Herschel Walker, b. 1962 Jessica Biel, b. 1982 1923 – 1st issue of Time magazine published.
February 27 - April 10
The Artistry in Nature Featuring Gary Lee Price’s Great Contributors Bronze Statues Exhibit Presented by
“One of America’s Best Spring Flower Festivals” – Fodor’s Travel Experience Dallas Blooms, known as the “best spot this side of Holland to see spring flowers,” with the new theme The Artistry in Nature featuring Gary Lee Price’s Great Contributors exhibit of life-size bronze sculptures set among 500,000 spring blooming bulbs, showcasing layers of color at every turn. Mommy & Me Mondays and Tiny Tot Tuesdays • 10am-2pm Petting zoo and face painting. Kindermusik 12-12:30pm. Nature Nights – NEW! • Wednesday BOGO Evenings March 2-October 19 Extended hours until 8pm. Enjoy an evening with family and friends. Enjoy Booker T. Washington art students instructions in various mediums and locations throughout the garden, geared toward 6 to 12-year-olds from 6-7:30pm. Excluding 3/23. Weekly Discounts – BOGO Wednesdays (excluding 3/16) and C.C. Young Senior Thursdays. Exciting new Adventures and daily activities in The Rory Meyers Children’s Garden. Discount tickets available at Tom Thumb stores.
DallasArboretum.org 8525 Garland Road • Dallas, Texas 75218 • 214-515-6500 The Dallas Arboretum is a non-profit organization that is supported, in part, by funds from Dallas Park & Recreation.
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ACROSS 1. Hopped the train 5. Turf warriors 10. Derrick or crane 15. Fawcett of films
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26. Flowers with spurs 28. Vitamin B component 29. Unlike toadstools 31. Pamplona runner 32. Cut in thirds
34. Okla. neighbor 35. Does a vet's job 37. 45 and 78 39. Thomas Gray opus 40. Alpha follower
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PAGE 7 123. Aquarium denizen 125. Tight-fitting 126. Aleut carving 128. Reserve, as a table 130. Cornered (2 wds.) 132. Red Sonja ally 135. Orders for dinner 137. Sweet 16 org. 139. More than two 143. Could hear — — drop 144. Dampen with droplets 146. Luau number 148. Word-for-word 150. Ocasek of the Cars 151. Turkey neighbor 153. Daffodil starter 155. Mountain chain 156. Hummus ingredient 158. Info source (2 wds.) 161. Eye openers 162. Forever, to Keats 163. It's been — — pleasure 164. Sip slowly 165. Currier's partner 166. Landlord e.g. 167. Fish stories 168. Laid off 169. Pianist Peter — DOWN 1. Drifted here and yon 2. Rust and patina 3. Gadget 4. Make possible 5. Freaked out (2 wds.) 6. Santa — winds 7. Tree house? 8. Swamp critter 9. Noisy gulps
TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH giant bowls of spaghetti to small servings of wheat pasta to alternative flour pasta like spelt pasta and Each year, I quinoa pasta. And am fascinated by now, there are new reports of the latplayers in the game! est food trends Both spaghetti and predictions for squash and spiralfoods that will “take ized vegetables are off.” Several years quickly replacing ago, no one really traditional pasta in ate kale (despite it Megan Lyons the health world. being around for My favorite vegetable centuries), and now to spiralize is zucchini, makit is the health darling of ing zucchini noodles or America, flying off of shelves “zoodles.” While the texture and more than tripling in price. This spring, I am bring- isn’t the same as traditional pasta, it is fun to enjoy a big ing you five new foods to add to your shopping list, ordered bowl of noodles, and the from commonplace to adven- zucchini takes on the flavor of whatever sauce you turous. I hope you enjoy! use. Nutrition-wise, you are 1. Opal apples. A brand doing your body a huge favor new breed of apples, opal by trading from the refined apples are the first ever certicarbohydrates in traditional fied non-GMO crossbreed of pasta to the nutrient-dense, apples! They look like golden low-calorie zucchini noodles. delicious apples and taste To make zucchini noodles, similar — but a bit sweeter and crisper. They don’t brown get a spiralizer (I like the one at bit.ly/AmazonSpiralizer) easily, making them a great choice for kids’ school lunches and rotate until noodle-like and are delicious sliced thinly ribbons appear. Quickly sauté the noodles in a bit of oil and with a sprinkle of cinnamon top with whatever sauce you and a dip of almond butter. desire. I have found them lately at 3. Chia Seeds. These sesCentral Market, Whole Foods and traditional grocery stores. ame-sized, tasteless seeds are rich in protein and omega-3 2. Zucchini noodles. fat, which is great for your Over the past several years, heart, brain, digestive system, restaurants have gone from megan@thelyonsshare.org
cholesterol levels and more. They gel up when added to liquid, making them almost indistinguishable when added to yogurt or oatmeal. Just stir them in and let them sit for a few minutes before eating. They can also be sprinkled on salads — just check your smile after eating, as they are notorious for sticking between teeth! The Chia Shots available at bit.ly/ChiaShots are portable and great for travel. 4. Seaweed. Not only is seaweed delicious wrapped around sushi rolls, but it is also one of the most nutrientdense foods on the planet! Seaweed is rich in iodine, which is needed for producing thyroid hormones, as well as antioxidants and calcium. Research shows that that seaweed consumption is linked to lower inflammation and less PMS, and one 2005 study by UC Berkeley even tied seaweed consumption to potential lower risk of breast cancer. I enjoy munching on seaweed snacks (like the ones at bit.ly/SeaweedSnacks), wrapping sandwich fillings in nori (which is a sheet of dried seaweed and is available in packages at stores like Whole Foods), sprinkling dulse (seaweed flakes) on soups and salads, as seaweed salad (which
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder
The coming week will see many individuals clinging to principles that are, in some way, under attack by others — not necessarily in any overt, aggressive way, but in ways that are so subtle that the threat itself may actually go unnoticed. Vigilance and inner strength will count for much, and those who are most confident will hold a distinct advantage. It will become clear, at some point, that the antagonists believe just as strongly in their own ideals as those they threaten, which of course presents a dilemma that is as old as history itself: Is it possible for everyone to be right? Some may actually find a way to live in harmony with those who differ dramatically from themselves — and if they do, there is much to be learned from them. Friendship in all its forms will prove quite important, as usual, but the willingness to stand up for a friend in times of trouble, when doing so may incur unusual risk, will be a cherished rarity. While most will be self-involved at this time, he who goes out of his way to care for a friend will be a true hero, indeed. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) It's a good week to experiment with different endeavors that are reflections of your independence and autonomy. (March 6-March 20) – You may find yourself in a familiar environment, but at an unusual time. Adjustments will have to be made.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) Events of some importance may take priority, causing you to rearrange your schedule in order to accommodate what comes. (April 5-April 19) – You may not understand everything that you are told, but the most important details will ring clearly in your ears. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Someone may be trying to hustle you, but you know just enough to derail any such attempts. Focus on doing the right thing. (May 6-May 20) – You're going to have to earn whatever you want most, as nothing will be offered free of charge. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You can keep communication short, sweet and efficient. Others will understand when you avoid unnecessary courtesies. (June 7-June 20) – You may feel as though someone is trying to change the rules, and you can make a successful stand in favor of the status quo. CANCER (June 21-July 7) Others are indeed looking out for you, but are you returning the favor in any meaningful way? You mustn't turn your back on anyone. (July 8-July 22) – You may be tempted to explore the dark side of an offer,
but take care not to sever ties with those closest to you. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You can try to take things slowly, but someone is bound to challenge you in a way that makes this more difficult than it sounds. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Your affairs can run smoothly, but only if you are willing to share vital information with those who are in a position to help out. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You mustn't let anyone point an accusing finger at you. Stand up for yourself and let others know what is really going on. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You may not know how to take that important first step, but later in the week you can find answers in a few unusual places. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You'll want to reach out to someone who has been on the outs for too long. You know how to make things better for all concerned. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – A friend or loved one is likely to reveal something unusual, prompting you to take steps that can land you in new territory. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Don't let yourself be forced into doing or saying anything that is untrue. Stand by your principles, come
87. Expound at length 89. Barely scrapes by 91. Signs of healing 93. Kind of pickle 96. Writer — Deighton 98. Fashion mag 100. Laughing carnivore 102. Uh-uhs 104. Popular mustard 106. — support 108. Ribs, slangily 110. Tempe coll. 111. Hang loosely 113. Ailurophobe's fear 115. Pressing need? 116. Arroyo 117. Slander's kin 121. Adjust the length 124. Heaped upon 126. Caramel-colored 127. Capitalized on (2 wds.) 129. Finger-paints 131. Himalayan enigma 132. OPEC, for one 133. Laudanum 134. Crannies 136. Mexicali matron 138. Homecoming guests 140. Retrieve a trout (2 wds.) 141. Get there 142. Pantry 144. Thorny shrub 145. Electrician, often 147. One way to think 149. Dogie stopper 151. Livy's year 152. Cold — — icicle 154. Knot in wool 157. Returns org. 159. Loop trains 160. Mao — -tung
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Brave? Five new foods to try this spring By Megan Lyons
10. On a roll 11. Not do 12. Toughen up 13. Wise as an owl, e.g. 14. Fez danglers 15. Not plain 16. Found a roost 17. TV brand 18. Porch furniture 19. Take to the air 20. Redheads' tints 27. Frolics 30. Fill the hull 33. Pyramid site 36. Four-door model 38. Yma, of Peru 40. — choy 42. Send money 44. Tedious 46. Showed fright 48. Fit for a king 50. Like a trampoline 52. Constantly, to Poe 53. Redcap's quest 54. "Little Women" sister 55. Garden shop buys 56. Actor — Morales 58. Tear to pieces 60. Oh, sure! (2 wds.) 62. Courteous chap 63. Grill locale 64. Vigilant 66. Bachelor's party 68. Touch base (2 wds.) 69. Medieval menial 71. Faux — 73. Oklahoma town 76. Burmese utterance 79. With, to Maurice 81. Big flap 82. Percolate 84. Ancient cosmetic 86. Saw red
is generally marinated in sesame oil, soy sauce, vinegar and spices) and, of course, in sushi. 5. Cricket flour. Any good food trend list contains at least one item that makes you scratch your head, and this one is no exception. If you did a double take on this one, you are not alone. Believe it or not, cricket flour is gaining popularity in the health world as a high-protein, highfiber, nutrient-dense food that is also environmentally sustainable (sources say they are 20 times more efficient as a protein source than cattle). Because I am willing to try almost anything that is buzzing in the health world, I gave some cricket protein bars a shot myself, and once I got over the fact that I was eating ground up crickets, they tasted pretty good. If you are brave enough, try them at bit.ly/CricketBars. Megan Lyons is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness, and author of “Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness,” available on Amazon. To learn more, contact her at Megan@ TheLyonsShare.org, or visit her website, thelyonsshare.org. Copyright 2016 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. what may. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You may have difficulty ensuring that the quality of the work you oversee is all that it should be. Make your expectations crystal clear. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You may find yourself gravitating toward someone who, in the past, offered you one bad choice after another. Things have changed! (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You will have the chance to get used to another's manner, which will allow you to work more closely with him or her on a key project. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You are more capable of doing what is expected of you than at any time in recent memory. You're sure to win many new admirers. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You may not understand how others can see things from what is, to you, a warped perspective — but that can change as the week progresses. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You're considering things much more seriously than you have in the past, and others are waiting to see what you decide — but don't be rushed! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You will want to pay close attention to what happens behind the scenes. Adjust your strategy and tactics accordingly.
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This home is located at 644 Kessler Reserve Court and is listed for $1.159 million. finished just last year, is a stunning introduction to the area. The welcoming covered front porch, the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the broad frontage give this home a very warm feel, making it look like a lantern alight in the evening. It’s like a beacon of grand design! This could very well be your dream home. Those windows really make the white oak hardwood floors gleam, don’t they? You’ll also notice the millwork, which has such amazing detail, the box-beam coffered ceilings in the living room soaring to 10 feet, and the open floor plan that is perfect for entertaining. This home is a treasure of architectural trends, with more than 3,600 square feet of high-end finish-out, four bedrooms, four full baths and two living spaces all on more than
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a quarter of an acre. Of course, considering the premium location — within cycling distance of Methodist Dallas Medical Center and the Bishop Arts District and very close to the Oak Cliff Streetcar route — the Hewitt Habgood Group at Dave Perry-Miller Real Estate has 644 Kessler Reserve Court listed for $1.159 million. Bring on the smelling salts: that is less than $1.2 million! And you’ll get your money’s worth at that price, with quartzite counters, a Bertazzoni dual-fuel range and Ann Sacks tile in the kitchen. I adore the layout of this kitchen, too, with tons of integrated storage and a terrifically transitional eat-in island with turned legs and gorgeous brushed brass pendants overhead. The boxy vent hood over the range is interesting, but it isn’t a turnoff for me, as I like
being on the contemporary side of the spectrum. And just to show that the architect is really paying attention to building trends, you can’t ignore the genius in the study/guest suite downstairs with a full bath. It makes the home perfect for a multi-generational household or even aging in place. The master suite is upstairs, though, and it is just divine! Just off the upstairs living room, this master is spectacular in execution. All of that storage! You’ll never want for a spot to stow your stuff with all of those drawers and cabinets. Not only is the view from the master bedroom glorious through those floor-to-ceiling windows, but you also have an amazing marble-coated bath with a soaking tub, trendy shiplap on the walls, gigantic his-and-hers vanities, tons of
natural light, and an enormous frameless glass shower. Perfection. There’s a lovely backyard with a wood fence, and according to the listing information, it’s already wired and ready for a pool should you want one. Other notable selling points include a tight building envelope with foam insulation, a 16 SEER HVAC system, and a combination composition and standing-seam metal roof. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that this is just one of 15 lots carved out of this heavily treed four-acre development, just moments from everything North Oak Cliff has to offer. Is it love at first sight for you, too? 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.
TRAVEL
El Caño is a gravely important site
By Stephan Sardone
By Michael Wald
Spring is already upon us, especially in Texas. So it’s time to declutter, donate and update. Finally get that second car in that two-car garage like you’ve always wanted or create some extra living space to add value to your home. The first step to freshening up is to clear out the space. Declutter, organize, recycle and then work with what you have. If you Photo courtesy of Sardone Construction haven’t used it in a year, consider donating it A mother-in-law suite can be a welcome house or throwing it away. Half the clutter in your addition. garage or attic wasn’t made to withstand the heat and rats anyway, so it’s time to let go. weekend’s attention. People are starting to bring extended Garages have those family back into the home. As parents get great concrete slab floors, older, they need to be taken care of and prowhich make it easy to acvided for, so cleaning out that garage opens commodate other flooring. up the possibility for a functional living space. Carpeting, cork floor or A mother-in-law suite can keep your family floating wood floors are all close and still independent. Nursing homes options, and if you are going are just not ideal financially or emotionally, so Stephan Sardone for the studio/loft look, that second master bedroom or suite brings consider staining the coneveryone together and saves money. If the gacrete floor itself. As for the walls, you can hire a rage shares a wall with an existing bathroom, try professional to help drywall, or you might want to make it more convenient for the relative by to hang wall coverings, such as sturdy wood installing a connecting door. sheathing or a solid cement board, which can Depending on what your idea is for the gamake it easier to add tile or stone veneer. rage, whether it be a game room, media room, ofIf you’d like to keep your garage as a funcfice, library or studio, converting your garage will tioning garage or work space, take advantage add home value and could even be a fun project. of those high ceilings, which may need to be Though there are DIY options for this remodel, dry walled, as it’s generally the easiest and most you will want to hire professionals for any kind of cost-effective method. Because the ceilings are wall demolition, plumbing or electrical work. taller, this allows you to install tall DIY shelvAfter you have de-cluttered, begin the ing units or cabinets, creating more storage process of making it a healthy living or work room and less clutter. After doing all that work space by insulating and air sealing your garage. to clean out, you’ll want to make sure you keep Not only will it reduce the noise travel, but if it that way. you choose to keep it as a garage, it will be a So spruce things up and make room for safer living environment for your family. This growth this spring, whether it be for a second way, gases and fumes cannot seep through the vehicle, family or for yourself. cracks and enter your home. If you want to Stephan Sardone is owner of Sardone convert the space, spray foaming insulation Construction and has been helping people imwill create a more comfortable place to work prove their life by remodeling their home around or lounge in; it’s affordable and worth just a their life.
First discovered in 2011, scientists, including some from the National Geographic Society, are just beginning to uncover graves and a huge burial city near Nata, Panama, about three hours west of Panama City. The mosquito infected area sits in a triangle bordered by the Pacific Ocean and two Photo by Michael Wald rivers. On many busy days, Archeologists from around the world visit El Caño. archeologists from institutions around the world are at Nata indigenous people popThe road takes you south work excavating on-site. On ulated this area beginning in from the highway. The site is other days, such as the day I the year 200. From the excarelatively unknown. Do not visited, the archeologists are vation, scientists are learning expect many tourists. A govbusy in a Panama City lab a lot of previously unknown ernment worker/caretaker for analyzing massive amounts of information about the Nata the site will give you a tour, excavated material. culture of that time. but he only speaks Spanish. Some researchers have Today the site consists If you do not understand described the site as the most of many unearthed burial Spanish, a translator would important archeological site mounds, many quite large, be useful to fully appreciate since Egyptian excavations a small museum, an ancient what is here. uncovered Luxor. In fact, sports field and several excaSince the site is mainly Egyptian researchers are vated, tarp-covered burial sites. undeveloped open field, you among those assisting in the One of these sites, covered in should bring an umbrella for work. a more permanent structure relief from the sun and rain, El Caño is in an area contains excavated graves with along with bus repellent and settled by the Spanish early bones showing. The sports field sun screen. No restroom fain their conquest. They took consists of large aligned stones cilities exist nearby. a lot of the gold from the site, sunk in the ground, reminisWhen you visit El Caño unconcerned about its histor- cent of Stonehenge. you should also visit the ical importance. The Spanish Scientists have deterchurch in Nata. The wooden wiped out all traces of this mined that El Caño was the church in Nata is the oldest in civilization to the extent that burial site for chiefs. When the Americas, dating to about today we do not even know a chief died, his entire fama century before the Pilgrims the language they spoke. ily would be buried with him landed in America. Later, nearby sugar cane along with large amounts If you have any interfarmers attempted to level the of gold. The large amount est in indigenous societies, fields of mounds to make it of gold recovered here has archeology, or discovering easier for their machines to led to security concerns as places that are off the beaten harvest the crop, making the the site is fairly remote. As a trail, newly discovered and mounds less obvious. consequence, many excavated as of yet unknown, this is a It took insight from an pieces are stored off site in place for you. Don’t expect archeologist who recognized Panama City. Buried with the tour guides to recommend it; that the remaining small chief ’s bones, archeologists most people don’t know it’s mounds were not natural. He found skeletons of a very poi- there. With a little imaginastarted exploring to uncover sonous blowfish thought to tion a visit to El Caño will the beginnings of this rehave been used to kill family transport you back centuries. markable site. members. Michael Wald is a travel The site is believed to be To find the archeological specialist with special experfrom the early 16th century, site, look for a small sign off tise in Panama adventure contemporaneous in time the Pan American highway travel. He blogs about travel with the end of the Mayan near the city of Nata (named and other musings at untrodcivilization. Forty thousand for the indigenous people). denla.com.
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Mudhen is a hoot, not a coot proteins such as green chile pork, poached fish, bison meatloaf, flat iron steak and rotisserie chicken. Or go all vege. Pick from the daily vegetable listings posted on large blackboards on the walls at either end of the restaurant. Starch options include fingerling potatoes, parsnip purée, sweet potato mash and whole grain salad. There are also plenty of entrées, soups, salads, sandwiches and apps to get your attention. An emerging starter favorite is collard spring rolls with tahini miso vinaigrette dipping sauce. Shredded carrots and cabbage are wrapped in Photo by Raynor Bearden fresh collard green leaves along with kelp noodles Loco Moto. and avocado à la spring roll. Sandwiches, including a burger By Dotty Griffith with gouda cheese, come with a Dotty.griffith@yahoo.com choice of kale chips or crudités. We are all glad for one thing: Don’t go to Mudhen jonesing for Shannon Wynne called his Dallas fries, even the sweet potato variety. Farmers Market restaurant The breadless Loco Moco features Mudhen Meat and Greens instead a ground beef and bacon patty over of Coot. A mud hen is a coot, a “cauliflower rice,” crowned with bluish black marsh bird, also the a sunny side egg. Indeed, finely Dotty Griffith chopped, lightly steamed cauliflower mascot of the Toledo, Ohio, minor league baseball team. is a good stand-in for rice. As already noted, Mudhen (spelled as Steamed fish in coconut curry sauce one word) is the name of Wynne’s paleo resto, over wilted greens is an example of the enserving nothing starchy or at least very little. trée plates. Rotisserie chicken with sweet That description may clash with your first potato mash and green beans gets as close to thought about Mudhen as the flagship restaumeat-and-three as you’ll find. And the green rant of the Dallas Farmers Market. Bet you beans are anything but overdone. Beautifully supposed country cooking, meat-and-three: cooked, still crisp but not crunchy, the beans signature chicken fried steak with white gravy, get a flavor boost from shaved garlic. creamy mashed potatoes and a couple of other Desserts are definitely not the fruit veggies, likely overcooked. (peach) or (coconut) cream pies and chocoNope. Mudhen is about low-carbs, little late cake found at typical country cookin’ or no added sugar, organic, sustainable, addicafés. At Mudhen, avocado supplants cream in tive-free meats, poultry, fish and vegetables. Chocovado Mousse, also made with Valhrona Locally grown or produced, if possible. Wild-, chocolate, almond milk and honey. Flourless ocean- or pasture-raised, without antibiotics or carrot cake contains sweet potato, parsnips, growth hormones. Certainly no GMOs. apples, raisins, walnuts and coconut caramel. “Our goal was to open a restaurant with deliMudhen’s menu is the antithesis of the cious food that also offers options for many folks offerings at Wynne’s already very successful that try to follow a healthier lifestyle,” Wynne Rodeo Goat Ice House locations in Dallas and said. “All of the dishes will not appeal to the ‘meat Fort Worth where all manner of big burgers, and potatoes’ crowd, but if we do it right, most French fries and milkshakes, along with craft everyone should be able to find some good meats beers and cocktails, are the bill of fare. and greens on our menu.” He adds, “If you love Having opened in January, Mudhen hasn’t sweet, we may not be your cup of tea.” yet gone through a spring or summer with its Ditto for the soft drink crowd, including highly anticipated outdoor beer garden (alDiet Coke devotees. Instead, the options inthough mid-February had unexpected dining clude a watermelon cooler, watermelon juice and drinking al fresco weather). Once spring with mint and soda. There’s also a daily fresh and summer fruits and vegetables start to fruit juice beverage aka agua fresca. Order it come in to the Farmers Market, Mudhen’s beer with “fizz” if you want something carbonated. garden could be a great spot to land. If beer, wine or a cocktail are on your wish list, you are in luck. There are plenty of craft MUDHEN MEAT AND GREENS beers and cocktails, as well as a carefully se900 S. Harwood St. lected wine list. Dallas Farmers Market On the food side, Mudhen’s “build-your214-698-7000 own-bowl” concept sets the pace. Choose from mudheninthe.net MULL cont'd from page 5 me. I realized I had lost a match where there was no rematch. So I had to dig really deep and find out what I believe.” From that tragedy, Scrivner developed the principle of “positive conviction,” which is based on learning the power of positivity even in the most negative situations. “It is about taking pain and turning it into personal power and purpose in your life,” Scrivner said. “I look at what I went through and BEGINS cont'd from page 4 Which brings us back to the main problem. The problem is Zika now, it was Ebola a few months ago, and there will be another emerging disease making the headlines soon. It’s time to start tackling problems from their source and think long-term ecological health that will solve our current problems. Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com.
endured in losing my daughter. My wife and I were in our late 20s. When you lose a child, it is a 90 percent divorce rate. So we were in a fight not just for our daughter’s life but for our personal future. One of the principles I have in my book is ‘Tenacious Endurance,’ which is learning how to keep that tenacity and positivity in a relationship and a marriage.” Scrivner and his wife, Jennifer, have been married for 20 years. “Tragedy can either destroy you or make you,”
Scrivner said. “It comes down to personal choice. I am going to harness this and I am going to become better and use this experience to make other people’s lives better. “One of the major themes of my life is that every single segment of my life — from the time I was 11 years old until today — has been woven together into who I am today and what I do today,” Scrivner said. “If we don’t learn from our past, we can’t harness and maximize our present, and we won’t make it to our future.”
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MOVIE TRAILER
Not enough character development in ‘Triple 9’ By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood
The creative team behind “Triple 9” treats an audience like a person that is playing chess for the very first time. Director John Hillcoat and screenwriter Matt Cook lay out all the pieces/characters, start moving them around, and essentially say, “Learn as you go, buddy.” Therein lies the greatness, but also the main flaw of “Triple 9.” It’s okay to run with a slow burn, characterdriven plot that challenges a viewer, but there are many moments in “Triple 9” that don’t reveal enough and require laser focus to follow. “Triple 9” begins by dropping you right into an intense and brilliantly staged bank robbery in the middle of the day in downtown Atlanta. This highly trained crew consists of three seasoned thieves, the leader, Michael (Chiwetel Ejiofor), brothers Russel (Norman Reedus) and Gabe (Aaron Paul), and two crooked cops, Marcus (Anthony Mackie) and Jorge (Clifton Collins Jr.). Somehow, “Triple 9” makes you want them to succeed in doing wrong, especially when a red dye pack explodes as they speed down a highway in their getaway van. After the robbery, the opening credits attempt to introduce us (somewhat awkwardly) to the rest of the players in “Triple 9.” Major Crimes Detective Jeffrey Allen (Woody Harrelson) is assigned to the robbery, and the movie’s first major coincidental plot development also occurs as Jeffrey’s nephew, Chris (Casey Affleck), starts his first day with Atlanta’s gang crime police
Woody Harrelson and Casey Affleck star in "Triple 9." unit. Wouldn't you know it, but Chris’ new partner? Of course, it’s the aforementioned dirty cop, Marcus. Things get even murkier when Irina Vlaslov (Kate Winslet) shows up. She runs a Jewish Russian crime syndicate and, for reasons never to be explained, is able to force Michael’s crew to rob a Department of Homeland Security building. Need it to be muddier? Michael has a son with Irina’s sister, Elena (Gal Gadot), which only partly explains his motivation to do Irina’s bidding. The only pure soul in all of “Triple 9” is Chris, who “wants to make a difference.” This is not more apparent than during his lead of an apartment building raid. Hillcoat and cinematographer Nicolas Karakatsanis create a hand-held camera action sequence so claustrophobic that it places you right in the line of fire. In fact, watching police officers decked out in tactical gear as they clear a tiny bathroom has never been more sweat-inducing. Throughout the movie, the police code “triple 9” is used, which can be easily Googled. As it is the name of
the movie, it’s a key element to the story and causes Marcus and Gabe to give pause to their crew’s dastardly plans. While there are aspects of “Triple 9” to like and dislike, Kate Winslet is shockingly the worst one. Her Russian accent is brutal as she noticeably slips into her natural accent in between horribly distracting enunciation. Her casting begs the question, “Why not cast a Russian actress?” Other than Winslet’s ridiculous speech patterns, the rest of the cast is just as good as their pedigrees. At this point, Aaron Paul could play a sketchy, jittering junkie in his sleep and Anthony Mackie makes being the worst kind of cop still seem cool. Woody Harrelson does what Woody Harrelson does, laying that southern accent on thick as he spouts off wise-ass remarks in between puffs off a joint. Chiwetel Ejiofor is a bit outside his normal comfort zone, playing what’s best described as an “intelligent punk,” and he probably should play evil characters more often. The two standouts in “Triple 9” are Casey Affleck (as to be expected) and Clifton
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Collins Jr., a character actor of the highest order. Collins Jr. is charming, deliciously evil and perfectly sleazy. He hasn’t had such a prominent role in a major movie in quite some time, but proves that there is nary a part that he cannot slide right into. It’s safe to add “Triple 9” to the list of Casey Affleck movies in which he elevates the material and makes it better than it truly deserves. At this point, it’s difficult to understand how he is not a massive star attracting roles that should shower him in award recognition. It’s not out of this world to compare him to Paul Newman, a good looking actor that is seemingly disregarded based on those good looks. “Triple 9” is a solid action movie that is desperately trying to be Michael Mann’s “Heat,” but with an under two-hour runtime. With nearly a dozen characters running around, that’s a near impossibility. The middle section slightly drags, but overall, “Triple 9” is a satisfying action/crime movie that is much better than the normal movie studio February dumping ground.
UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
GOP fracas rates like NFL clash By Ed Bark
have been ratings paupers in comparison. But only one of the six to date, a Feb. 4 Hillary TV’s hottest Clinton-Bernie “reality” series Sanders encounof this season is ter on MSNBC, has without any rose failed to outdraw the ceremonies, tribal most-watched debate councils or exof the last presidenecutive boardroom tial primary cycle. showdowns. The first Democratic But rejection, Ed Bark candidate debate, tearful farewells, shown Oct. 13, 2015 bad-mouthing and cutthroat on CNN, remains the bigmaneuvering are all very gest draw with 15.8 million much a part of this show, viewers. That would put it in whose ringmaster is Donald prime-time’s Top 10 for any “You’re fired” Trump. week of the year. The 2016 presidential Primary season debates campaign and its wealth of used to be loss leaders ratingscandidate debates, particuwise. But now networks are larly on the Trump-fueled clamoring to air them and Republican side, have been reap the resultant increased riding high in the ratings advertising dollars. CNN’s ever since Fox News Channel Thursday, Feb. 25 GOP debate drew 24 million viewers in Houston, the last before the for its opening August duel March 1 “Super Tuesday” priamong the 10 “top tier” GOP maries (which include Texas), contenders. promises to be another fullCNN’s follow-up blown bonanza. Republican debate in Trump clearly is the September nearly equaled Gulliver in all of this, which that crowd with 23 million he would gladly tell you. The viewers. Both of those totals name-brand frontrunner’s volexceed the average of 22.5 uble, swaggering style is permillion viewers for NBC’s fect for the ravenous demands most recent season of “Sunday of the 24-hour news cycle. Night Football.” Star-Telegram political columEven the least-watched nist Bud Kennedy put it aptly Republican debate to date, during Saturday’s “Election a Jan. 14 clash on the still Coverage Workshop” sponfairly obscure Fox Business sored by the North Texas chapChannel, pulled in 11.1 milter of the National Association lion viewers. In contrast, of of Hispanic Journalists. all the presidential candidate “Donald Trump just issues his debates televised nationally in hourly diatribes on Twitter the 2012 primary season, the and then the media react to it,” biggest draw was a Dec. 10, Kennedy said. 2011 Republican candidate faIt all serves as fuel for the ceoff on ABC. It had 7.6 milnext inflammatory Republican lion viewers. debate, with five candidates The Democratic cannow remaining. No convendidate debates, which have tional reality series personlacked the liar-liar, “Real ality can match the pulling Housewives” explosions set power of “The Donald,” off by Trump and his rivals, whose bravado, ego and hair
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have turned debate nights into high-powered audience magnets. It matters not whether viewers see them as the greatest shows on earth — or chain-collision car wrecks. RANDOM NIBBLES As a first-year board member of the Press Club of Dallas, I’ve put together a Monday, Feb. 29 “Weathering Heights” event featuring a panel of past and current trailblazing TV meteorologists. Admission is $20, which includes beer, wine, soft drinks and “gourmet bites;” a free copy of the esteemed Hugh Aynesworth’s November 22, 1963: Witness to History and a $5 donation from each ticket to the area Red Cross tornado relief fund. Panelists are David Finfrock and Remeisha Shade of NBC5, former KDFWTV (Ch. 4) weathercaster Jocelyn White, ex-CBS11 chief meteorologist Kristine Kahanek and Milmar Ramirez of Telemundo39. Former WFAA8 anchor Gloria Campos will moderate. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the 3015 at Trinity Groves event center. For complete information, go to pressclubdallas.com. *** Arezow Doost of CBS11 is the fifth reporter to depart the local TV news scene this year. After having her second child in November, she’s relocating to Austin with her husband, Kevin Peters, who has a new job with IBM. Front page photo courtesy of CBS News. Ed Bark is the former longstanding TV critic for The Dallas Morning News who has run the TV website unclebarky. com since Sept, 2006. He also is a current board member of the Press Club of Dallas board.
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number of people that use the trail,” Williams said. “So two years ago when you and I talked, I might have said that 20,000 people use the trail weekly. Today, we know that it is now 30,000 people that use the trail weekly.” Williams gushes over the support provided by Bobbi Snyder, including a recent donation to trim trees from Hall Street to Lemmon Avenue, providing an unrestricted view of the fountain in Turtle Creek. Snyder’s Union, the approximate halfway point of the Katy Trail, has added
a metal ramp that connects with Turtle Creek and nearby Lee Park. A new headquarters is under construction for the Perot family’s Hillwood company just south of Snyder’s Union on the other side of the trail and will be a world-class “green campus” for employees that includes an open plaza. One of the other things that Williams is passionate about regarding the trail is that there is no graffiti. Williams goes to Home Depot often to get the proper cleaning products to remove the vandalism. “We won’t paint
the director and say ‘Look. You know what. If they can’t say it here, we at least have to say it in scene 45 because that is the only time in the script we can get that information across.’ “I’ve done eight films with Will Ferrell,” Hardman said. “He is so sweet. He just hates script supervisors. ‘They are such bitches’ he says, ‘and they yell across the set and they say blah, blah, blah. But I love you, Cate.’ It is because I just walk over to the actor and say [in a whisper] ‘Okay, you did that one with your left hand. This time just do it with your right hand.’” On set, the cast and crew will film the script page and then if ad-libbing takes place — “improv” in Hollywood terms — they will continue on. “Adam McKay (Best Director nominee for “The Big Short”), who I have done a lot of films with, goes ‘You always have a good system of keeping up with that,’” Hardman said. “Yea, I have a system. It is called ‘seat of my pants.’” Anything that makes a film offscript must be rewritten into the original script by Hardman so that the film editor has all of the information. “I am the mainline for anybody that wants to know anything about the script because I should know it,” Hardman said. With regard to “The Big Short,” “Adam [McKay] said to me ‘This is my first serious film, Cate, and I am not doing it without you. I need you.’ So he went to the production manager [who Hardman affectionately referred to as the sister of Satan] and said ‘Hire her. I don’t care. Hire her.’” Imagine dealing with all of the egos during the production of “The Big Short.” Turns out it was easy. “Steve Carell is a great guy. Very unassuming. Brad Pitt is a gentleman. Very professional. Ryan Gosling is a dream. He was the only one I didn’t know. On the first day, he looked at Adam and me and said, ‘Boy, you two are going to be so much
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trouble.’ [Best Supporting Actor nominee] Christian Bale is very focused and becomes his character. You just give him some space.” Growing up in Austin, Hardman had no formal training or education and began in her teens at a Dallas production house where she learned film editing. While filming in Canada as associate editor on the 1980 film “Oh Heavenly Dog,” the script supervisor was forced to leave near the end of the film and she took over. Through the years (in addition to “The Big Short”), her credits include “The Help,” “Talladega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby,” “Dr. T and the Women,” “Face/Off” and “Heat” where she dispelled the long time rumor that Robert De Niro and Al Pacino were never on the set together. Ferrell is Hardman’s favorite actor to work with. She prefers to work on comedies. “As I got older, I wanted to get stuck in that comedy group. In serious film, you have to deal with such big egos and a**holes. So when I started working with Adam [McKay] and Will Ferrell and that group, I said ‘You know what. I don’t want to do any more serious films. I want to do films where I laugh all day. Working with them is like kids. It’s like someone rang the doorbell and said ‘Ms. Hardman, can Catey come out and play.’ And I said ‘You know what? I am in my 60s and I want to come out and play today.’” Hardman joined the script supervisor’s local union in Los Angeles years ago and looks forward to her retirement, which will include a pension, benefits package and her love of painting. In fact, she keeps a running countdown of the days until her retirement on her phone. She has bought property in Austin and is building a home there. In less than two years, it will be a ‘wrap’ on a nearly four decade career and she will have plenty of time to come out and play.
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3699 McKinney, #221a 214-526-5933 8315 Westchester Dr. 214-361-5933 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 WINE BAR Cork 3636 McKinney, #170 214-780-0373 Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170. 214-954-0486 Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 214-871-9463 Vino 100 2909 McKinney Ave. 214-969-WINE
VEGETARIAN Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn 214-521-6157 Lyfe Kitchen
YOGURT, SMOOTHIES & JUICES The Gem 5915 Forest Ln, #360 214-792-9928 I Heart Yogurt 5450 W. Lovers, #143 6305 Hillcrest Ave. 10720 Preston Rd, #1006 214-533-8432 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
over graffiti on the Katy Trail,” Williams said. “That’s why you don’t see any sign of it. “The economic development impact that this trail has been a part of and probably the catalyst for is a tremendous amount of taxable income and money to the city of Dallas,” Williams said. “I heard the other day that there is over a billion dollars worth of development on this trail. That’s a lot.” The main concern in the future still comes back to safety. “On some weekends, we have 5,000-7,000 people out here. When we connect to White
Rock Lake, you will be able to get on the trail at American Airlines Center, loop the lake, go up to LBJ [Freeway] and Hillcrest [Road], and come back and it will be 50 miles. You will have more bikers and have more long distance runners. At 12 feet wide, it will put pressure on the trail.” Not to mention undue stress on Williams’ golf cart. “I love what I am doing and I love being part of the trail,” Williams said. “Watching it grow and watching things happen have been fun for me. I have made a lot of friends out here.”
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SLICK cont'd from page 1 Thanks to the always inventive director/choreographer Michael Serrecchia, the backdrop and set became part of the story as he envisioned a piece of history that intersected with art. He recalled seeing artists Christo and Jean-Claude’s wrapped Reichstag building in Berlin and made the connection to this story. “[Actresses in the play] wrap themselves in their emotions, displaying them, hiding them, defining them with their clothing,” Serrecchia said. In the original play, which appeared off-Broadway from 2009 to 2012, the cast read from their script onstage. Serrecchia left in some of that element to be true to the original. A well-known name in Dallas theater, Serrecchia began his career in modern and classical dance in New York. He performed on Broadway for 18 years in original musicals, and in the original company of “A Chorus Line” for many of those. He toured internationally with “Chita plus Two.” While in New York, Serrecchia worked with talents like Michael Bennett, Bob Fosse, Tommy Tune and Marvin Hamlisch, to name only a few. Translating director Serrecchia’s vision onstage are technical director Robin Binford, along with Shawn Holguin, Alan McAngus, Erika Cardena, Miki Bone and Serrecchia. A colossal 140 yards of gray satin-like fabric were used to wrap the stage. Comfortable chairs were appealingly wrapped in the same. While costume changes range from black to black, as designated in the script, each one is a unique fashion and each is attractive. Marcia Carroll is the skilled costume coordinator. The well-oiled ensemble includes Sue Loncar, CTD artistic director for 14 years, who has been recognized for countless performances with CTD; award winning Arianna Movassagh has credits for Theatre Three, Dallas Children’s Theatre and Lyric stage. Lorna Woodford has appeared in CTD’s “Children of a Lesser God” and “Mildred Wild,” among others. Seen in CTD’s productions of “Ladybug, Ladybug, Fly away Home” and “The Women,” Marisa Diotalevi has also performed at Theatre Three, Uptown Players, Pegasus and WaterTower. Ellen Locy has also appeared at Theatre Three. For 10 years she was producing partner for Echo Theatre and has worked in film, television and corporate videos. Cindee Mayfield was in “Ladybug” at CTD, and has worked at Theatre Three, WaterTower and Uptown Players. This is Grace Loncar’s third production as an actress at CTD, including “Little Women, the Musical” and “Working, a Musical.” “Love, Loss and What I Wore” runs through March 6 at CTD. For information and tickets, visit ctdallasboxoffice@gmail.com.
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FEBRUARY 26 - MARCH 3, 2016
Scene Around Town
By Sally Blanton
sallyblanton455@gmail.com
Society Editor
Book Launch
Masquerade Gala
Author Suzanne Blankenship Design District
Amy Van Amburgh, Lori McIlhenny, Margaret Madge Coleman Billings, Kathy Sparr Hatcher
Salvation Army
Genesis Shelter Benefit Empire Room
Janine French, Suzanne Asaff Blankenship
Welcoming WFAA as Luncheon Sponsor WFAA Studios
Stephany Wilcox, Chair Carmaleta Whiteley Felton, Major Barbara Rich, Tina Trejo
Allyson Blow, Heather LeClair, Kamela Aboussie
“Casa Blanca” Casino Party
Dallas CASA’s Young Professionals CASA Building
Johnathan and Christine Bassham
Suicide Prevention
Honoring Those We Lost Dallas City Hall
Terry Bentley Hill, Margie Wright, Yvonne Crum
Madeline Littrel, Nathan Venz
Emma Carter, Mark Hiduke
Co-Chairs Kelcey Hamilton, Reasha Hedke, Dana Swann
Elisa Project
TACA Luncheon
Life Lessons Luncheon Belo Mansion
Lyric Stage Recipients Hilton Anatole
June Parker, Shane Peterman, Sharry Hay, Todd Hawkins, Steven Jones
Michelle Schwartz, Kimberly Jenkins Rist, Trish Wilson
Donors and volunteers
Lezlle Vlasimsky, Dr. Stephanie Setliff, Dr. Carrie McAdams
show love and care in Dallas
DFW AIRPORT INTERFAITH CHAPLAINCY
Ministry, support and counseling is available for travelers, the military and employees at DFW airport
By Sally Blanton
airport. Although the rooms are small, they do accommodate the patrons.
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.
QW hat is your mission or highest purpose?
A O ur mission and highest purpose is to
provide a ministry of presence to the employees, passengers and military personnel, who make up the DFW International Airport community. The numbers in “need” at the airport are staggering. Traveling can be a very stressful ordeal.
Q How many clients are served each year?
e serve all of the 60,000 plus employAW
ees at the airport and the 175,000 passengers per day that come through the airport. This year, there have been 26,857 actual encounters between our chaplains and military, employees and passengers through October.
QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations? Our critical need is more chaplains. Given the interfaith nature of our chaplaincy, we strive to make sure we cover all faiths. Our strategic plan includes growth of the actual number of chaplains from 15 to 30.
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QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the
calendar? The Chaplaincy will have its annual golf tournament on Friday, April 8 with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start at Bear Creek Golf Club located at 3500 Bear Creek Court. Price is $550 per four-person team before March 8 and $600 per team beginning March 9. We also hold an annual Thanksgiving luncheon in November to honor exemplary members of the community.
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QW hat is your facility like?
A There is a chapel in each
of all five terminals at the
QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are available?
A We could use volunteer support at our golf tournament and for office clerical work.
Q T ell us the name of a volunteer who al-
ways goes beyond the call of duty? That would be our former chair and current board member, David Martinez. David’s parents helped organize and form the Chaplaincy at its inception, and David carries on their goals and vision.
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QW hat is rewarding about your job?
A Knowing you have helped someone dur-
ing a time of need — without seeking anything in return. You can change a person’s life — and the world — with one encounter.
Q T ell us how a specific person or family
was helped. During a recent holiday, one of our chaplains encountered a serviceman headed overseas to his latest assignment when he just learned that his sister was tragically killed in an accident. Our chaplain sat and prayed with him while he labored over the decision of whether to go forward to his military assignment or go back home to be with his family. After some discernment, he decided to go on to his assignment.
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Q S uppose your nonprofit received a
$20,000 check in the mail today … where would it immediately be put to good use? A gift of $20,000 to the Chaplaincy allows us to provide a chaplain signature jacket and a yearly mileage allowance to three or four more volunteer chaplains. This gift will allow our chaplaincy to touch an additional 8,594 lives annually.
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Joe Ackels, chairman, answered this week’s questions.