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Head to Montana if you can bear it The Dallas Zoo is offering a rare opportunity to explore Montana with Ben Jones, dean of Wild Earth Academy. The trip is from Sept. 10-19 Photo courtesy of DallasZoo.com Never know who you'll run into in Montana. and includes hikes through Glacier and Yellowstone National Park and the Flathead and Blackfoot Rivers. Lodging included (airfare not included). Limited to 20 people. $4,200 per person, double occupancy. See dallaszoo. com for details. — Lydia Jennings
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Pull a Revolver at Stampede 66 On Monday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m., one of the founding fathers of southwestern cuisine, Stephan Pyles, will be hosting a beer dinner with owner/brewmaster Grant Wood from Revolver Brewing, who will pair three of Revolver Brewing’s best beers — Revolver Bock, Sidewinder and Ironhead — with a three-course Texas-themed menu. Tickets are $60 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Stampede 66 is at 1717 McKinney Ave., Suite 100. Call 214-550-6966 for reservations. — Christina Alty
Rare Pollock sculpture on display The Dallas Museum of Art (DMA) has acquired one of Jackson Pollock’s only existing sculptures — “Untitled” (1956) — which is one of just six of the artist’s sculptures in existence and was created just weeks before his death. The sculpture is receiving a rare Photo courtesy of Dallas Museum of Art public presentation in the Jackson Pollock “Untitled,” 1956, DMA’s exhibition “Jackson plaster, sand, gauze and wire. Pollock: Blind Spot,” which runs through March 20. The DMA is at 1717 N. Harwood St. — Jill Bernstein
Scramble to help Friends of Katy Trail Katy Trail Ice House is putting on the Second Annual Katy Trail Ice House Invitational at Gleneagles Country Club on Monday, March 21. The money raised will benefit Friends of the Katy Trail, the nonprofit organization responsible for maintaining the hike and bike trail that runs through Uptown and the Park Cities. The Tournament's honorary chairmen are Troy Aikman and Jason Garrett. It is a 1 p.m. shotgun start and the scramble format allows marginal players to have fun and contribute. See ktihinvitational.com or katyicehouse.com for details. — Buddy Cramer In This Issue Of K aty Tr ail Weekly Along the Green Trail........................................................ 5 Candy's Dirt....................................................................... 8 Classifieds......................................................................... 11 Community Calendar ....................................................... 6 Fitness .............................................................................. 5 Hammer and Nails ............................................................ 8 History on the Trail ........................................................... 8 Life on the Trail ................................................................. 4 Notes from the Editor ....................................................... 4 Restaurant Directory ...................................................... 11 Scene Around Town......................................................... 12 Trail to Good Health ......................................................... 7 Travel ............................................................................ 11 Uncle Barky's Bites .......................................................... 10 William "Bubba" Flint....................................................... 4 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly
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Former sports anchor Laufenburg has no regrets
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Brandon “Babe” Laufenburg has been part of the local football scene for more than 25 years as a backup quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, color analyst on Cowboys radio broadcasts alongside Brad Sham, and — for 17 years — lead sports anchor on CBS affiliate KTVT Channel 11. On Jan. 14, 2015, the screen went dark on the popular Laufenburg, as a new contract could not be worked out with the station. “Seventeen years was a long time to be working nights in this business,” Laufenburg, 56, said. “To each their own, but I have a high school senior and had the opportunity to attend virtually every football and basketball game this year, something that would not have been possible if I were working the late Photo courtesy of Babe Laufenburg Luke Laufenburg, Lee Corso and Babe Laufenburg in recent photo. news.”
Laufenburg, dubbed “Babe” by his brother because he was youngest in the family, also hosted “The Score with Babe Laufenburg” on Sunday nights. “I do miss the creativity of television,” Laufenberg said. “Especially in what we get to do in sports. But I am not one to look back. It was a good move for me at the time, and it looks even better in retrospect. There have been a lot of changes at CBS 11. It was time to go. But I will always be open to returning to television. I enjoy the medium.” An honorable mention All Big Ten quarterback at Indiana University, Laufenburg played for a man that has left his own imprint on television sports as the personality of ESPN’s “College Football GameDay,” the colorful Lee Corso. “I say he is the same guy you see on TV,” Laufenburg see MULL on page 5
CONVENTION CENTER
New cars rev into Dallas for 2016 Auto Show By Marianne Jones The 2016 DFW Auto Show returns to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center from March 16-20, for its 35th anniversary. The event also, 2016 DFW Auto Show Chairman Don Herring said, “has always been the best place in the metroplex for serious car shoppers to look, compare, test drive and dream. With 650,000 square feet of exhibit space and more than 700 new vehicles, the show provides consumers with hours of research possibilities, including conversations with manufacturers’ product specialists.” An impressive lineup of all new or redesigned vehicles for 2016 is scheduled for the DFW Auto Show this year including: Buick Cascada; Cadillac CT6; Chevrolet Camaro, Malibu and Silverado; GMC Sierra; Hyundai Tucson; Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT Night and Renegade 75th Anniversary Edition; Lexus RX; Mercedes-Benz C450AMG Sport, GLC and GLE; MINI Clubman and Convertible; Mitsubishi Outlander and
Lancer Final Edition; Nissan Altima, Sentra and Titan XD; the Texas debut of the Toyota 4Runner TForce Special Edition; and Volvo XC90. The spotlight also will be on a variety of 2017 models, including two Texas debuts — Acura NSX and Mazda CX-9. Additional 2017s include: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio; Buick LaCrosse; Cadillac XT5; Chrysler Pacifica; Fiat 214 Spider; Ford Escape, F-150 Photo courtesy of DFW Auto Show Raptor, Focus RS, Fusion and Super The Chevy Volt will be one of 700 cars on display. Duty F-250; GMC Acadia; Hyundai Elantra, Santa Fe and Santa Fe Hours of the show are from 4-10 Sport; Infiniti QX30; Jaguar F-Pace and p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, March XE; Lincoln Continental and MKZ; 16 and 17; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday and Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupe and GLS 550; Saturday, March 18 and 19; and 10 a.m.Mitsubishi Mirage; and the Porsche 911. 7 p.m. Sunday, March 20. Tickets are Visitors also can dream in the high- $12 for adults, $5 for senior citizens end area where Pagani, Aston Martin, 65 and older and children ages 6-12, Bentley, McLaren, Maserati and Rolls and children 5 and under are admitRoyce will showcase their $100,000 ted free. $1 discount coupons are availplus vehicles. The Rezvani Beast X, a able at participating franchised new car $300,000 plus supercar, will be spotlight- dealerships. For more information visit ed as well. DFWAutoShow.com.
DALLAS TRADITION
Greenville Avenue St. Patrick’s Parade set for March 19 By Carey Marin The Dallas Mavericks present the Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 19. The parade has grown to be one of the largest St. Patrick's Parades in the country, with more than 125,000 attendees and more than 100 parade entries. The Dallas Mavericks are once again the presenting sponsor and will have a huge presence in the parade with two floats, the Mavs Express bus, Mavs Dancers, Mascots and ManiAACs.
The Mavs Corner exhibits, activities; will be located at the Brew Fest; and a VIP CVS corner of Lovers Bleacher section, Lane and Greenville curb side to the paAvenue and will fearade route. All event ture food trucks, exspaces are open from hibitors and Mavericks 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. entertainers. Proceeds benThe parade route efit the GAABA starts on Greenville Scholarship Funds Photo courtesy of facebook.com/DallasStPatricksParade Avenue at Blackwell benefiting Dallas ISD Mavs Dancers throw beads to raucous crowd. Street and ends at Seniors. More than SMU Boulevard. $72,500 in scholarStations. Parade-goers are encouraged ships have been awarded. Event spaces this year to ride DART as parking is More information can be include The Family Place limited. Parade route recfound at dallasstpatrickFamily Zone, located in the ommended stations include sparade.com, on Twitter @ Meadows Building parking Mockingbird Station, Lovers DallasStPats or Facebook at lot, featuring food trucks, Lane Station and Park Lane DallasStPatricksParade. exhibitor booths, sponsor
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
The water way to wellness
By Dr. Beth Leermakers
calming effect comes from gazing at the expanse of blue water or listening bethleermakersphd.com to the waves lapping against the shore I recently spent a blissful after— probably both. I just know that I noon at a local spa, floating always feel better after my in the heated, jetted spa weekly outings to Grapevine pools and soaking in hot Lake. tubs. As my muscles unListen to it. Many peoknotted in the 99-degree ple find the sound of waves water, I felt my cares driftor rain soothing. There’s a ing away. While lounging reason so many white noise in a hot tub, I lazily reflectmachines include those ed on the many ways that Dr. Leermakers options. The sound of trickwater calms me down. ling water from a decorative Water confers many fountain in your home or physical and mental health benefits. office can transport you to a calmer, The healing properties of water have gentler place. been touted throughout history. Boat on it. Go sailing, kayakAncient spas were located near miner- ing or stand up paddle-boarding to al springs and seas, and natural healcombine a physical workout with the ers used water to support health. calming properties of looking at and Here are a few of my favorite ways to listening to the water. My most relaxwatery wellness (alternate: take advantage ing vacation ever was a bareboat sailof the restorative properties of water): ing trip in the British Virgin Islands. Soak in it. Taking a warm bath My friends and I didn’t have an itinerboosts serotonin (the feel-good neuary, and we didn’t wear a watch. Each rotransmitter). Add lavender, rose or morning we just headed to the next vanilla bath salts, a scented candle tropical island, drawn by whim toand soothing music to enhance the ward another gorgeous, white sandy relaxation. Taking a warm bath before beach. Slowing down for a week was a bed is a great way to unwind and help thing of beauty. you sleep after a long, stressful day. Play in it. I love water slides. I’m Watsu it. For the ultimate backoften the only adult without children in-the-womb-without-a-care-in-thein line for the slides at water parks and world experience, try Watsu — a form local pools. There’s something care-free of shiatsu massage performed in a about zooming down the watery chute warm pool. Watsu may not be pracand plunging into the pool at the botticed in the DFW area, but there are tom. I grin like a kid and race back up a few providers in Austin. I’ve thorthe stairs to do it again. I also love the oughly enjoyed the relaxing, nurturend-of-season dog swimming events ing Watsu sessions I’ve had there. at the local city pools and water parks. Work out in it. Swim or do water Watching the dogs frolic in the wave exercise. Physical activity in general is pool and float on rafts in the lazy river is a terrific stress reliever. Swimming and priceless. Playing is a great stress buster. water exercise in warm water have been Ahhhh … I’m ready to plan my next shown to improve mood and reduce beach vacation. What will you do to add anxiety and depression. Water aerobics a little watery wellness to your day? isn’t just for little old ladies. The water’s resistance can give you a good strength Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical and cardio workout. If you want a psychologist who specializes in stress Latin flair, try Aqua Zumba. management and well-being seminars, Look at it. I find hiking near a retreats and coaching. Contact her at lake, creek or ocean to be particularly 214-923-3766. Her monthly e-newsletter relaxing. I’m not sure whether the can be found at bethleermakersphd.com.
This chicken is ‘Two Snaps Up’
By David Mullen
pompous and potty-mouthed. But a vote for Trump is the only way to send a message to all of America Astronaut Scott Kelly that “enough is enough.” Enough spent nearly a year living in the with congressional gridlock and International Space Station and in-fighting, enough with Superreturned from space recently two PACs, enough with an inability inches taller than when to relate to the common he left. “You should go interest and enough with up there for a while,” phonies full of cronies. a buddy of mine told By the Republicans sayme … There is some ing they need to reel in normalcy coming back Trump and select their to Uptown. Cliff ’s Bar own candidate is a slap and Grill on McKinney in the face to the millions Avenue returned to the David Mullen of American people that Loon name Tuesday. voted for Trump because The new sign is up. they are being told that Hallelujah! … Now for the absurtheir vote doesn’t count and that dity. The Republicans just don’t get the Republicans know what is best it, and it is comical to me that they for the people. No, they don’t. They are so naïve. People are not crosshad four years to nurture a wining over in droves to become part of ning presidential candidate and the Republican Party because they failed. They want to pick their own believe in the core values or admire Supreme Court justice because they their leadership. They are crossknow what is best for the people. ing over to vote for Donald Trump, Well, they don’t have that right. The which is the only way in this elecirrelevant Mitt Romney was an emtion to vote for “none of the above.” barrassment the other day, coming All the other candidates can hide out of years hiding in Utah and then behind the Bible, the Constitution basically saying “if you don’t play or make idle promises about fixing it our way, I am taking my ball and the economy or eliminating terrorgoing home.” Polls say that Trump ism when all they are doing is trying and Clinton are the two least poputo save their job and remain in the lar presidential candidates in the comfort of the Washington status race. Searches are through the roof quo. Do people want the eerie Ted with people going to Google looking Cruz for president? No. Do they to live in Canada. This is a wakeup want Hillary Clinton? Some, but call for all of Washington, not just not most. People want change and the Republican Party. Stop dictating are tired of the same old political and start being a democracy. The rhetoric. Trump is a personality that people are speaking with millions people have known and watched of votes for “none of the above” … on TV for years. Since the advent A much needed addition to North of television, presidential election Dallas is Matchbox, a Washington, have been a popularity contest. D.C.-based restaurant opening their The average Texan can’t name their first Texas location. With demolition representatives. Trump is a perclosing dining options on the east son that Americans know. They side of North Central Expressway, don’t identify with him. He’s a bilMatchbox, located in Preston lionaire. They don’t like him. He’s Hollow Village on Walnut Hill Road david@katytrailweekly.com
west I-75, is a handsome, breezy place with great bar and large patio. It opened for lunch and dinner last week … Pothole of the week: On Avondale Avenue, facing the side of Equinox fitness center parking area, is a pothole so deep that it looked like Russian Olympic weightlifter Vasily Alekseyev dropped his 500pound barbell on the pavement. Of course, Alekseyev is dead, so he couldn’t have done it, but he was the only weightlifter I could think of. Runner up: There is an opening on Knox Street in front of Wild About Harry’s that if filled with frozen custard, it would make the Guinness Book of World Records for most custard ever to fill a pothole … Who is Colonel Sanders this week? If you are like me, when you see a KFC commercial, it seems like there is a different white plantation owner representing the fried chicken products every time. Well, your brain is not deep fried. KFC is playing a joke on us. First, it was longtime “Saturday Night Live” star Darrell Hammond playing the Colonel. Then, without warning, comedian Norm McDonald took over. And then, the Colonel woke up one night and he was comedian Jim Gaffigan. Last week, word has leaked like an old fryer that a new Colonel is on the horizon and this one was sure to get some attention. Actor and comedian David Alan Grier posted on Twitter that he is going to be the next Colonel. If only it was true. KFC would never have an African American represent their products. That’s Popeye’s and Church’s job, which index first and third in fast food popularity with African Americans. It would have been great if we could have seen Grier give the $5 Fill-Up a “Two Snaps Up” (an “In Living Color — Men on Film” reference). Who will be the next Colonel? Jay Leno isn’t doing anything …
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Safety still big issue with nuclear energy By Naima Montacer
biodiversity and lack of algae and bacteria growth due to the raI waiver on the dioactive leaks that fence sometimes, but occurred on-site. As you when forced to make a move farther away from decision, I know what the disaster site, the side I’ll land on regardradiation risk is reduced ing nuclear energy. The drastically. Fukushima nuclear How much radiadisaster has tion is safe? been making The area surheadlines rounding again as we Fukushima acknowledge is still a conthe five-year taminated anniversary site as workand take a ers continue closer look to locate the at arising nuclear fuel Naima Montacer and clean up. health issues and how When the dithe clean up process is saster occurred, there going. The 9.0 earthwas an evacuation of quake struck Japan back 150,000 people from in March 2011, and trig- within 20 kilometers gered the devastating of the nuclear plant. tsunami and the meltLast fall, the Japanese down at the Fukushima government started alnuclear plant. The eflowing some residents, fects were disastrous, in certain locations, to and we are still recoverreturn to their homes. ing. Is nuclear energy Radiation is measured worth the risk? It dein millisievert (mSv) pends on your knowlcommonly referred to as edge of radiation risk a dose. Every day we are and nuclear energy. exposed to low levels of Nuclear energy is radiation from naturally the process of harvestoccurring radioactive ing energy from breakmaterials, and proceing apart nuclei of eledures, such as X-rays, ments, most popularly can expose us to higher uranium. This unstable levels. Overall any raprocess creates radiadiation more than 100 tion, which enters our dose causes mild raenvironment and can diation sickness such as dissipate over water vomiting, diarrhea and and air. Areas such fatigue, and more than as Chernobyl, where a 400 dose can cause there was a large nuearly death. The average clear disaster in 1986, X-ray gives off about a have greatly reduced seven dose of radiation, @naimajeannette
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and every year we are exposed to about a three dose of naturally occurring radiation. Nuclear energy is cleaner than coal or oil. The process creates far less greenhouse gases than burning coal or oil for fuel, and without the input of nuclear energy, we would have used more fossil fuels. Researchers from Columbia University Earth Institute calculated that nuclear power prevented an average of 64 gigatonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalent net greenhouse gas emissions globally between 1971-2009. They also estimate an average of 76,000 deaths per year were avoided between 2000-2009 by not producing more fossil fuel energy. This isn’t just an issue across the world. The Fukushima disaster was located in water and fishing is still banned around the site, yet for a short time after the accident fisheries around the world were monitored for the effects of radiation, especially the Pacific Ocean along the California coast. In the five years, scientists have found the radiation levels have diffused and diluted in water to be at a safe level. As The Observer related the radiation risk, “if you breathed California’s see NUCLEAR on page 11 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
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CRIME WATCH
March 3 – 4:10 a.m. 9900 Block, Overlake Dr. (75220) Aggravated Assault: The suspect shot the complainant in the arm. March 3 – 1:26 p.m. 4700 Block, Westside Dr. (75209) Burglary of a Building: The suspect opened the window the day before to gain entry on the listed date. March 3 – 9:27 p.m. 5600 Block, N. Central Expy. (75206) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect threw unknown objects at the complainant’s vehicle causing damage. March 4 – 10:50 p.m. 1500 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75207) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect broke into the complainant’s vehicle and stole property. March 5 – 3:24 a.m. 3300 Block, Prescott Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: The
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suspect put a rock under the complainant’s vehicle and stole one tire. March 5 – 4:16 p.m. 4100 Block, Skillman St. (75206) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole six different plants from the complainant’s yard. March 5 – 7:34 p.m. 3600 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Assault: An unknown suspect struck the complainant in the face with a closed fist and fled the location. March 5 – 8:18 p.m. 4400 Block, Maple Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect removed the gas nozzle from the complainant’s tank and filled up his vehicle. March 5 – 9:17 p.m. 7500 Block, Caillet St. (75209) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect kicked in the back door and stole the complainant’s property. March 6 – 2:32 p.m. 8500 Block, Thackery St.
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(75225) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect popped the hatch window and stole the third-row seats. March 6 – 8:19 p.m. 5300 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75235) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect shattered the complainant’s bedroom window. March 6 – 10:02 p.m. 2600 Block, Community Dr. (75220) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The unknown suspects stole the complainant’s property at gunpoint. March 7 – 4:12 p.m. 4200 Block, Bowser Ave. (75219) Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle: The unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. March 7 – 8:15 p.m. 2000 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Theft of Property: The suspects distracted the complainant and witness while they stole the complainant’s purse. March 7 – 9:30 p.m.
3500 Block, Webb Chapel Ext. (75220) Criminal Mischief: The suspect threw a rock through the complainant’s sliding window causing damage. March 8 – 11:55 a.m. 2500 Block, Turtle Creek Blvd. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect smashed the complainant’s rear passenger window and stole property. March 8 – 1:34 p.m. 6100 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75209) Theft of Property: The suspect stole the grill from a vintage vehicle. March 8 – 6:58 p.m. 2500 Block, Reagan St. (75219) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect entered through an unlocked door and stole the complainant’s property. March 8 – 9:16 p.m. 2600 Block, Louise Ave. (75226) Aggravated Assault: The suspect swung at the complainant with a hatchet.
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Never too old to begin exercise routine By Turner Cavender
stay safe and get the most out of your routine. Begin each aerobic workout Most people don’t with a five to 10-minute like to think about getwarm-up and end with ting older, but it’s somea cool-down period. thing we all have to face Walking is a great option eventually. We worry for your warm-up and about not being able to cool-down. There are also keep up with our same light stretches you can do activities that we enjoy to make sure your blood or being able to complete is flowing. It’s important everyday tasks. And to warm up to make sure that’s a fair thing to be Turner Cavender your muscles don’t get worried about. injured during exercise, But the thing is that and cool-down helps prethere are ways to make sure you can vent things from cramping up. do the things you want to do as you Drink plenty of water before, get older. Read on to find out how to during and after your workout and maintain an active lifestyle. avoid exercising outdoors when it’s An active lifestyle is important extremely hot or cold. Having a good at every age, but becomes an even meal and plenty of water before a greater factor in health as you age. workout is extremely important to Regular exercise helps control body make sure your body isn’t burning up weight, blood pressure and cholesimportant carbs or protein that your terol levels. It reduces your risk of body needs to function. diabetes, stroke and heart attack and Wear comfortable clothes and keeps your bones and muscles strong supportive shoes during exercise. to ward off osteoporosis. In essence, This is more of a personal thing. regular exercise slows the aging proWhen you’re comfortable during excess and improves your quality of life ercise you can take your time and will so you’re able to stay independent as feel more inclined to finish what you long as possible. started. When you’re uncomfortable, It’s never too late to start exercis- you don’t want to keep going, or your ing. Whether you just passed 50, removement may be impeded. cently retired or are in your mid-70s, Remember that exercise you can begin the journey to fitness. shouldn’t hurt. If you feel pain, take a Before beginning an exercise roubreak from what you’re doing and retine, check with your doctor if you evaluate your workout. Stop exercishave any health concerns or chronic ing and call the doctor immediately if diseases such as diabetes, arthritis or you ever feel chest pain, heart palpiheart disease. You’ll likely find exertations, dizziness, nausea or unusual cise only improves your condition. shortness of breath. There’s no better time to start living Aerobic. The goal of exercise is healthy than now. to get moving. Exercise that gets your There are three basic compoheart pumping and your breathing elnents of an exercise program deevated is called aerobic exercise. This signed for seniors. But first, we’re type of activity improves the health going to give you some tips on what of your heart and builds muscle tone. to look for in a workout facility or High Intensity exercises sound scary, exercise program. but remember the term is relevant to Exercise tips. You may be moveach person individually. The point ing slower and breathing harder than of High Intensity Interval Training, you used to, but age is no excuse not or HIIT, workouts are to get the heart to exercise. As you engage in physical pumping and help improve the body’s activity, follow these simple rules to intake of oxygen. Turner@dallasfbbc.com
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There are also many ways to incorporate physical activity into your daily life. Get outside and rake leaves, or work in the garden. Walk up the stairs instead of taking the elevator, or park your car farther from the store entrance. Find what helps you get your body moving and heart pumping. Strength. Wish you had more energy to carry in your groceries, play with the grandkids or do chores around the house? Also called resistance training, strength training increases muscle strength, keeps bones strong and improves flexibility, all of which enable you to do everyday activities with greater ease and less pain. Strength training is done using resistance in the form of free weights, weight machines, rubber bands, your own body weight or even cans of food. At least two workouts a week should be focused on strength training. One day you could do upper body exercises and the other day lower body. To avoid injury and to get the most out of your workout, work with a trained professional who can teach you basic exercises and proper lifting technique. Flexibility. The third component of a balanced exercise program is flexibility/agility/stretching exercise. These movements get your blood flowing, loosen your muscles and improve balance. Spend time each day performing flexibility exercises, and you’ll lessen your risk of falls, stay limber and improve your health. Aim to end each aerobic workout with a few minutes of stretching to help avoid sore muscles. As you stretch, relax and breathe through each movement. Move slowly and gently and only stretch until you feel a slight burn. It should never be painful. Hold each stretch for 20 to 30 seconds. Turner Cavender, CPT, is owner of Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp and world renown online personal trainer at Cavendercoaching.com. “Remember J.A.M.O.D.I., Just a matter of doing it.”
said of his former coach, “but he just had a little saltier language. Like any coach and QB, we could both be a little strong willed. We had our little disagreements, but nothing major. I love Coach Corso. And I am so happy to see him on my TV every Saturday morning during football season. I just had breakfast with him when he was in town and brought my 17-year-old son, Luke. Now, Luke is certainly not impressed by dad, nor should he be, but thinks Coach Corso is a rock star … and he is.” Laufenburg was drafted into the NFL in 1983, noted as the best quarterback draft of all time. Hall of Fame quarterbacks John Elway, Jim Kelly and Dan Marino were drafted in the first round. Laufenburg was drafted in the sixth round with pick 168, chosen just below Miami punter Reggie Roby. “I was drafted by the Washington Redskins in 1983 and had the misfortune of coming out of the greatest draft class in NFL history for quarterbacks,” Laufenburg said. “I had the olive-colored phone hanging on the wall in my student apartment waiting for it to ring — remember, no Internet or cell phones at the time — so while I was hoping to answer the phone with an NFL team on the other end, it just kept ringing with friends wanting to know if I had heard anything. I finally went to play golf at the student course at Indiana University. Played nine of the worst holes of my life, came back and called my brother, who was an attorney and my agent, and he told me Washington had drafted me. They were just coming off a Super Bowl win, so I thought that was pretty cool.” Primarily a backup, Laufenburg played eight seasons in the NFL with the Redskins and Cowboys and the San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs. Although he was able to remain upright much of his career, concussions have become a pressing topic among former and future football players today. “I don't know that there is a player today, even if you only played through high
school, that isn't concerned [about concussions],” Laufenburg said. “Difficult to quantify the number of concussions players have had, because in the past, there were euphemisms like, ‘he got his bell rung’ or had to ‘shake the cobwebs.’ “Well, we now know that is a traumatic brain injury,” Laufenburg said. “Everyone at some point puts the ice cream in the refrigerator by mistake, but when you do it as you get older, it sobers you up a bit. I am certainly worried for some of my friends who had longer careers and played more football than I did. It is an inherently dangerous and violent sport, but I do think the NFL is doing its best to make it safer. But the NFL's early denials on links between concussions and brain injuries were at best duplicitous and at worst criminal.” As Cowboys radio analyst, Laufenburg’s attention is on the makeup of the team and how they can build through the NFL draft on April 28-30 in Chicago. “I can't say that they are the favorite to win the division, but by the same token, I can't tell you who is.” Laufenburg said. “The division is so wide open. We have an unknown with new head coaches in NY and Philly, but a healthy Tony Romo will certainly change the equation, but at 36 years old, just how long can he stay healthy?” As far as who he would draft, Laufenburg said, “You do realize you are asking a former quarterback? So I will say … quarterback!” He also recognized another need by saying “and a pass rusher.” Despite being content with his current situation, a return to television is not out of the question. “I am available! I am still the analyst for the Dallas Cowboys Radio Network, and it has been a true joy to work alongside Brad Sham for the last 20 years. Grateful might be a better word.” He currently does work for Nexstar Television, which just purchased Media General and now owns and operates 114 television stations across the country. “I supplied content for 12 stations last year and that may be expanding this season,” Laufenburg said. “So I still have to keep a few of my ties and suits in the closet!”
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4124 Oak Lawn Ave. Dallas, 75219 214-224-2633
Park Cities Presbyterian Church — Soothe your ears with the sounds of the Wheaton College Men’s Glee Club. Steeped in tradition, the 109-year-old club provides audiences with a unique combination of musical vitality and esprit de corps. Featuring a diverse setlist, from Bach to Christian hymns to pop, the Glee Club has something for everyone. 7:30 p.m. FREE!
March 11-13
2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-849-4376
Meyerson Symphony Center — Pay homage to the most influential rock band of all time in “A Tribute to the Beatles.” Classical Mystery Tour performs and Martin Herman conducts favorites such as “Hey Jude,” “Yellow Submarine” and “I Want to Hold Your Hand.” 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $24-$181.
March 12
1300 Robert B Cullum Blvd. Dallas, 75210 www.themusicrun.us
Fair Park — Dance and move your body in The Music Run, the ultimate 5K running and music festival. The event kicks off with local acts throughout the afternoon, followed by the race. After the run, keep the energy high with live bands, DJs, and festival performances. Music genres vary from rock, pop, country, hip hop and dance. 4:30-9 p.m. $35-$47.
March 12
1717 N. Harwood St. Dallas, 75201 214-922-1200
Dallas Museum of Art — Travel back in time to the land of pyramids and pharaohs to investigate the art and culture of ancient Egypt. For children ages 6-12 and their favorite grown-ups, explore the galleries, engage in conversation, participate in hands-on games as a family, and then create a work of art to take home from the studio. Adults do not need a ticket. 1-2 p.m. $5 for DMA members; $8 to the public.
March 14-18
6911 Lemmon Ave. Dallas, 75209 214-350-3600
Frontiers of Flight Museum — Honor those who have served on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. All week, have the opportunity to see one of the only two T-37s flying in the United States today, and a screening of “In the Shadow of the Blade,” a documentary following the cross-country journey of a restored Vietnam UH-1 Huey helicopter to capture the stories of those affected by the war, three decades after its end. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission $7-$10. Children under 3 and Vietnam veterans FREE.
March 15
2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway Dallas, 75201 214-716-4500
Klyde Warren Park — Need some time and space to brainstorm your next short story or novel? Want to share your work-in-progress and get feedback? English professor Samantha Mabry Schulze from El Centro College is hosting Creative Writing 101 for aspiring writers of all levels. Bring any ideas and questions to this informal workshop. 6-7 p.m. FREE!
March 15-18
1515 South Harwood St. Dallas, 75215 214-421-5141
Dallas Heritage Village — Spring Fling: “Luck o’ the Irish” is a week-long event focusing on St. Patrick’s Day. Children will enjoy a Scavenger Leprechaun Hunt at the Sullivan House and spin golden ropes to celebrate the Village’s 50th anniversary. There will be vintage crafts and games of chance. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tickets are $9 for adults; $7 for seniors and $5 for children 4-12. Children 3 and under are FREE
Fri 3/11
Picture of the Week Meet plastic surgeon Dr. Stephanie Teotia at an open house on Friday, March 11 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at 4231 Cedar Springs Road. Send us an item or photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
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Lawrence Welk, b. 1903 Bobby McFerrin, b. 1950 Douglas Adams, b. 1952 Lisa Loeb, b. 1968 Thora Birch, b. 1982 1702 – Daily Courant, 1st regular English newspaper, published.
Sat 3/12
Wally Schirra, b. 1923 Herb Kelleher, b. 1931 Liza Minnelli, b. 1946 James Taylor, b. 1948 Aaron Eckhart, b. 1968 1789 – The U.S. Post Office was established.
Sun 3/13
Daylight Saving Time Starts Neil Sedaka, b. 1939 William H. Macy, b. 1950 Dana Delany, b. 1956 Annabeth Gish, b. 1971 Danny Masterson, b. 1976 1519 – Cortez landed in Mexico.
Mon 3/14
Lucy Taylor (1st female U.S. dentist), b. 1833 Albert Einstein, b. 1879 Frank Borman, b. 1928 Quincy Jones, b. 1933 Billy Crystal, b. 1948 1794 – Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin.
Tue 3/15
Andrew Jackson, b. 1767 Lightnin’ Hopkins, b. 1912 Sly Stone, b. 1944 Eva Longoria, b. 1975 Kellan Lutz, b. 1985 44 BC – Julius Caesar assassinated on “The Ides of March.”
Wed 3/16
James Madison, b. 1751 Jerry Lewis, b. 1926 Jerry Jeff Walker, b. 1942 Lauren Graham, b. 1967 Brooke Burns, b. 1978 1802 – West Point Military Academy founded.
Thu 3/17
Wear your green for St. Patrick’s Day Nat “King” Cole, b. 1919 Kurt Russell, b. 1951 Gary Sinise, b. 1955 Mia Hamm, b. 1972 1845 – Rubber band patented by Stephen Perry.
THEATER
Potter victorious in ‘All the Way’ at DTC By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
Direct, abrasive and abusive describes Brandon Potter’s convincing portrayal of Lyndon Baines Johnson in Saturday’s opening of, “All the Way” at Dallas Theater Center (DTC). Potter, who stepped into the juicy role just 11 days before the show’s opening at the Wyly Theatre, depicts the former president of the United States as a callous, unbridled Photos by Karen Almond manipulator. He’s all that, but Brandon Potter is a ruthless bully, but caring statesman as LBJ he’s focused on a singular am- in “All the Way” at Dallas Theater Center through April 3. bition: to pass the Civil Rights issues of the poor and disenhis LBJ-heavy Texas accent, Act, while wrestling with an franchised to heart, and sets Potter is remarkable in this opposing legislature every out to alleviate them. role which seems written for step of his determined path. Ironically, 1963’s ‘achim. His success would forever cidental president’, Johnson, Pulitzer Prize-winning change the U.S. A year after who took an oath on Air Texas native and playwright his “accidental” presidency, Force One following President Robert Schenkkan, who wrote LBJ’s presidential campaign John F. Kennedy’s assassinathe Tony Award-winning play, theme was “All the Way with tion, is played by 2016s accigave Potter some memorable LBJ” and thus, the play’s title. dental lead actor Potter, who lines for LBJ, like: “I didn’t Directed by DTC’s Kevin stepped into the role when start this mess but it’s sure my Moriarty, Potter gives a starthe original lead became ill. mess now,” and “You know tlingly rich performance as A member of DTC’s Brierley how you win an election? By the boisterous politician. He Resident Acting Company, not losing it!” takes the audience on a thrillPotter had been playing Tony Award-winning set ing ride through political George Wallace in the show. designer Beowulf Boritt has gridlock, morality and power. While spewing irrevercreated a space that draws you He accomplishes this flawent, sexist remarks and racial into the Oval Office. Stately, lessly, while onstage nearly slurs, Potter manages to draw white columns are an effec100 percent of the show. At some big laughs. He works tive way to portray D.C. and the same time, Potter’s LBJ every cussword (which is are striking on the stark-white displays genuine care about what true Texans calls them) taking care of Americans on see DTC on page 11 his watch. He believably takes into his speeches. Through
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
ACROSS 1. Dandies 5. Wax-tablet pen 11. Forget it! (2 wds.) 17. Shock the schnoz
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26. "Ivanhoe" damsel 27. Swiss lake 28. Branding — 29. Evaded (2 wds.) 31. Best course of
action (2 wds.) 33. Fence in 35. Bisque and miso 36. Jett and Fontaine 37. Diameter halves
38. Moo companion 41. Stopped for lunch 42. Why? (2 wds.) 43. Ingenuity 44. Apt rhyme for "snarl" 48. Rite sites 50. Microwaves, slangily 51. England's FBI 52. Rod Stewart's "— May" 53. Pond blossom 54. After a while 55. "The Waterboy" star 57. Newt 58. Catch on 59. Autumn pears 60. Soured 61. Cushy 62. So far — — know 63. AAA or EEE 64. Idioms e.g. 65. Berry of "Catwoman" 66. West Coast bay 68. South Seas staple 69. Trendy 70. Auction-goer 71. They may be split 72. Sponge up 73. — diem 74. Gas tank status 75. Pirates' arms 78. Theorem sign-off 79. Ariz. neighbor 80. Mars, for one (2 wds.) 84. Like a frontier piano 85. Gin flavoring 87. Russian export 88. Work — — sweat 89. Draws on 90. Spare time 91. Cote dwellers
PAGE 7 92. It may be knitted 93. MMV / V 94. Consequence 95. Excised by an editor 96. Girl, in Grenoble 97. Writing to a spy 99. Box-score fig. 100. Yak habitat 101. Some buses 102. Rial spender 103. Foot, in zoology 104. Alternatives to Volvos 105. Flair for music 106. Poker winning 107. Garden shed items 109. Like dishwater 110. Mesa's cousin 112. Dangerous swimmer 115. Stingy 116. Thick-skinned one 120. Gem of superstition 121. Positively! 123. Delphi consultant 125. Eat "lite" foods 126. Salinger heroine 127. Evidence of rain 128. Painter of many nudes 129. Cyrus' realm, today 130. Little hopper 131. Braces oneself 132. Changes a bill 133. Fish without scales DOWN 1. Eighty-day traveler 2. Melange 3. Trapper's hide 4. Ice-cream treats 5. Buds 6. Road company 7. Opens wide
TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH
Not only do (the right kind of) fats not make you fat, but they are essential for your children’s brains, growth In my health coaching and development. practice, I work with Healthy fats also many families — keep us fuller for families who want longer, so if you have to get healthier all a child who seems together, families to always be looking who have picky kids for the next snack, that just won't eat it is a good idea to anything healthy (and whose parents Megan Lyons ensure that he or she is getting enough feel like short-order healthy fat on a daily basis. cooks much of the time!), Here are several kidfamilies who are dealing with friendly sources of healthy fat: differing needs (such as when Nuts and seeds: A handone child has celiac disease, or ful of mixed nuts with a piece one child is an athlete that requires a lot more food than the of fruit or a serving of lowersugar trail mix are both great others). You are probably not on-the-go snacks for kids and surprised that almost every family could stand to eat more parents alike. I like individual packets of almonds or pistavegetables, and I work with chios for portability and porthem to incorporate healthy varieties that the whole family tion control. Try the ones at bit.ly/almondpackets. can enjoy. You may be surNut butter: If you prefer prised, though, to know the nut butter over actual nuts, second most common thing try a tablespoon of almond lacking in children’s diets … butter on some fruit or peanut healthy fats! megan@thelyonsshare.org
butter on celery. Just look for brands without more than 3g of added sugar per serving. I carry packets of Barney Butter (at bit.ly/barneybutterpackets) almost everywhere! Chia or flax: Both of these seeds make great additions to yogurt, oatmeal or anything else with a bit of liquid. They are a great way to add healthy fat without changing the taste. Chia seeds gel up a bit when added to liquid, so let them sit for twothree minutes before eating. Chia Shots (available at bit.ly/ chiashots) are my favorite for on-the-go! Fish: Does your child enjoy tuna fish sandwiches or grilled salmon? Incorporating more fish into our diets is a great way to load up on the beneficial omega-3 fatty acids. Eggs: Keeping hardboiled eggs available as a snack or fixing egg muffins for breakfast, are great ways to incorporate nutritious and delicious eggs into your
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder
The coming week will see the majority of individuals settling comfortably into a chosen routine, doing what is called for at the right times in the right ways and laying the groundwork for future success. The fact that such success may not be immediately possible should be of little concern, for it is what lies around the corner, not what is happening right now, that can prove most important in this regard. Next week's rewards are built on this week's gains, which are made bit by bit in a conscious, logical, linear fashion. Very few will be able to progress by doing things randomly, without following some carefully plotted course of action. There's little room for improvisation. There are, of course, some who are in charge and some who are charged with doing what they are told. Both groups will discover that they owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the other, for neither can progress alone. It's teamwork of all kinds that wins results. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Many will rely on you for more than mere know-how. The fact that you carry all the resources you need is surely a plus! (March 6-March 20) – The gravitational pull exerted by someone who has his or her eye on you may seem irresistible, but you should only let it pull you so close.
ARIES (March 21-April 4) You can demonstrate a willingness to try almost anything. Such bravado will win you the admiration of a certain someone. (April 5-April 19) – You'll want to be early, never late. If you can be in the vanguard, not the rear, you won't be denied! TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You can rely on routine to see you through when things get chaotic. When everything is in its place, you have the advantage. (May 6-May 20) – You can expect to be interrupted several times, as many will want to know what you are up to and what it really means. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) While you don't want to be improvising, a certain amount of experimentation will be necessary before you hit on the right course. (June 7-June 20) – Distractions abound, but you'll be able to get things done because you are working in your comfort zone. CANCER (June 21-July 7) The admiration you feel for someone who has shown you the ropes is likely to be returned to you doubly, much to your surprise. (July 8-July 22) – Now is the time for you to set things
down in writing, so that you are sure to remember key details when asked to recount them. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You're willing to do more than you had signed on for, but you don't want to find yourself in a wholly unfamiliar environment. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You can learn much from someone who has walked a path similar to the one you're on. Pay attention to the little things. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You're counting the days before you are able to free yourself of a certain restriction imposed some time ago. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – Once you say yes, you're committed — so be sure you can live with that before you respond to an unusual proposition. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may not feel quite at home among those with whom you have much in common, even though you are working and playing at a high level. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You will be more aware of your surroundings than usual, especially in the darker corners that are usually overlooked. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Take your time, and don't let
72. Motion detectors 73. — for the course 74. Slowly vanished 75. Plaster 76. Kind of tooth 77. Lake near Syracuse 78. Brunch orders 79. High note 80. Feel envious 81. Gunnysack need 82. Moonshot mission 83. Least cooked 85. Travel option 86. Opposite of post87. Short-tailed rodents 90. Carry with difficulty 91. Pat Boone's daughter 92. Razor brand 94. Pungent veggie 95. Scattering of a population 96. Two-score 98. Sniffed 100. Dramatic intro (hyph.) 101. Froths 103. Gallery or butter 104. Napped fabrics 105. Geometry pioneer 108. Pier group 109. Egg part 110. Breakfast strip 111. Arsenio's buddy 112. Bard or minstrel 113. — facto 114. Hero of Hindu epics 115. Yield territory 116. Window part 117. Blarney Stone site 118. Not phony 119. Natural elevs. 122. Ike's initials 124. Sleep phenomenon
OFF THE MARK
Encourage children to get (healthy) fat By Megan Lyons
8. More than misled 9. Admiral's org. 10. Crete, once (2 wds.) 11. 1998 Olympics site 12. Shaman's quest 13. Lady of Lisbon 14. Umbrage 15. Literally, "beware" 16. Veld grazer 17. Banister 18. Latvian currency 19. Piccadilly statue 20. Welles' "Citizen —" 30. Surf sounds 32. Bonny miss 34. George Burns' prop 36. Funny ones 37. Shot through 38. Fragrant fir 39. Maria Conchita — 40. Realize 42. Pen or cupboard 43. Britain's royal house 45. Traditional (hyph.) 46. Thumb through 47. Scrabble tile 49. Dog days mo. 50. Loathsome 51. Chewy candy 52. Sweater sz. 54. Prospectors' dreams 55. California's Big — 56. Guitarist — Paul 59. Fledglings 60. T'ai — ch'uan 61. Unhappily 63. "Peter Pan" girl 64. Male parent 65. Broom- — (comics witch) 67. Small gulls 68. Speakers' spots 70. Where cowboys sleep
routine! Google “Lyons’ Share Grab-and-Go Egg Muffins” for the recipe. Avocado: Anytime you can get your child to eat avocado, do it! The health benefits of avocado are incredible. Mix up some guacamole to serve with veggies after school, add mashed avocado to a sandwich or try baked eggs in avocados for breakfast! Google “Popsugar Baked Eggs in Avocado” for the recipe. I hope you enjoy some healthy fats today, knowing that you are making a great choice for your brain, energy levels, satiety and waistline! 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. circumstances speed things up against your will. You must maintain constant control. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You may not know whether someone is being wholly sincere with you until the weekend rolls around, at which time everything should be clear. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You'll have time to get certain details taken care of before someone throws you a curve and changes everything. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You'll want to give yourself a little extra time to do things that usually take minimal thought, for not everything is as it seems. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You don't want to find yourself wandering in unfamiliar or dangerous territory; stick to the path, and watch for landmarks. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You will have the chance to try something you've not tried before, and you'll have more than one opportunity to get it right. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) The trust issues you've had with a certain someone are likely to evaporate, and the result is a very productive partnership. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – Sharing a secret can propel you into uncharted territory with someone who is eager to know even more about you.
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By Candy Evans
Oh, and the lot across from me has sold, too: “Won’t you be my neighbor?” Photos courtesy of CandysDirt.com I think the Maybe it’s This unit at Stoneleigh Residences is listed for $1,545,000. market is picking time for me to up, getting ready sell and head for the lobby, a bar, the aforefor spring cleaning. the high life at mentioned ballroom with an There is another The Stoneleigh extensive catering kitchen big house sale in Residences. the area, but you This is a brand attached, decked out bar with owner’s lounge, a quiet room, will have to read new model unit a 3,500 square foot exercise CandysDirt.com at The Stoneleigh center with spa, lockers and for all the details. Residences, home steam and dry sauna room, Good one, promto the most amazCandace Evans ing common spac- a private pool that is heated ise. The story of year round, conference rooms the Southlake es and entertain(three), a gas grill, fireplace title company, Millennium ment rooms in all of Dallas and strolling lawn, including Title, taken over by the Texas condo history. We know you under cabinet and an area for pets. The 22-story Department of Insurance, oh were taken in with the all the floor lighting, two Stoneleigh Residences has 75 man. Like they say: “you just Stoneleigh’s (most uncomexpansive patios, units on the Dallas County cannot make this @#*# up.” As mon) common spaces such wet bar in the Appraisal District records, but for me, I am thrilled beyond as the party room, a veritable living room, travless than 42 are left to sell and real estate heaven: one of the 4,500 square foot ballroom ertine and white several are pending. At least most unsightly homes in my (they call it a banquet room, Calcutta floors six homeowners bought ad‘hood has sold and will soon I call it a ballroom) on the with hardwoods. ditional spaces to enlarge their be torn down. I’m talking a third floor that is available to The bedrooms are original shell and some are mid century that was so neall guests for large events and generously sized, boasts a private elevator encombining units. Sales direcglected the poor house is beg- parties, without a fee, I might the bathrooms trance. The kitchen is bursttor Donna Smith says most ging to be put out of its misadd. beyond imagination. You get ing with high-end materials, buyers are happy with 4,000 ery. I hear there are at least six Stoneleigh HOA’s are a gallery entrance hall, forand I counted no less than square feet. cats living inside, a basement running 53 cents per square mal living, expansive kitchen The model unit is approx- 33 drawers. There are intefull of water, and a lair of wild foot and include the use of with dining/morning room, grated appliances, Wolf, exotic study, two en suite bedrooms, imately 2,400 square feet and, animal dens (likely coyotes) in more than 15,000 square feet granites, enameled cabinets, like all Stoneleigh Residences, the backyard. of common spaces, including powder room and laundry for
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$1,545,000. Finish out is by TriArcConstruction, which specializes in high-end luxury condominium construction. The nice thing about condos; there are no coyotes in the neighbor’s yard, your yard or even in the private dog park. No sir, the only kind of coyote I like is one on the rocks! 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.
HAMMER AND NAILS
Become floored with many tile and grout options
By Stephan Sardone
clean it with chemicals, which eat through that protective cover. My advice? Try to use ecofriendly all-purpose cleaning prodTo prepare for next year’s spring ucts, like The Red Juice made by The cleaning, start now by finding more Clean Team, which is not as hard permanent, maintenance-free reon sealers and allows it to last much models. This will help minimize longer. This goes for wood floors the workload year round, especially too; organic cleaning products don’t when it’s time to get the house in strip the polyurethane off the hardshape again. wood floor. The first thing to address is usuIf you absolutely have to use ally floors. When you’re choosing a light colored grout but are nerflooring, keep in mind that the dark- Stephan Sardone vous because it’s in a high-traffic er the color, the more dirt and dust is area, look into epoxy grouts, which going to show. Unless you’re prepared to spend are generally used in commercial restaurants. the better part of your life mopping, try to go Epoxy grouts are far more impervious to lighter. Whether it’s wood or tile, the lighter things, and you can find them wherever you the color, the more it’ll hide dirt, scratches, and would buy regular grout. wear and tear. Another great trick would be to Now onto paint colors. Think of two get some flooring in different colors of grain. things: First, pick a wall color that works in a It would be easy to get a sample to bring home satin finish, or more importantly, don’t use a and see how well it hides dirt before you make flat finish. The satin finish is a hybrid of flat your final selection. and glossy, and most people don’t lean toward On the subject of tile, whether it’s a kitchglossy. Satin is washable, so if you spill someen backsplash, tile floor or shower tile, the rule thing, simply take a rag and wipe it off. Do that for grout is the opposite. The darker the grout, on all walls, especially in high-traffic areas of the better it’s going to hide stains. Let’s just say the home. if you spill a glass of wine on a light grout, evSecond, while choosing a satin finish is eryone will know. very helpful, still keep in mind whether or Obviously when you’re installing tile and not those areas will be where children kick off you put in grout, you want to make sure to their cleats, or swimmers dry off from the pool. use a good sealer. Even then, it has to be done The washable finish is beneficial, but if little every six months, depending on how often you fingers are always touching it, you’ll spend a Stephan@sardoneconstruction.com
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A kitchen backsplash can become a beautiful mosaic of color and texture. lot of time washing it. Is it a mud room? Is it a place for coats and rain boots? Consider wood panels, which are durable to fingerprints and a little rough housing. The kitchen is probably one of the highest traffic areas for families, so make sure to avoid black appliances, because dirt, fingerprints and streaks tend to show. I recommend stainless steel. When choosing kitchen cabinets, go lighter. If you pick a dark, flat color, no matter how beautiful it is, it’s going to be the most susceptible to scuffs, scratches, etc. and is the
hardest to touch up. Be aware of what you’re getting into when planning your kitchen remodel. Consider white cabinets. These tips will help you from the start to make your spring cleaning to-do list much less daunting in the long run. Reduce the amount of work all year round by putting in a little effort now. Stephan Sardone is owner of Sardone Construction and has been helping people improve their life by remodeling their home around their life.
HISTORY ON THE TRAIL
Parking critical to successful downtown buildings By Wayne Swearingen
it is a critical component. Starting in the 1960s, my first assignment was leasing the three This story about parking with Fidelity Union properties in the office building developments is Dallas Central Business District directly tied to land costs/values (CBD). The oldest buildings had atand convenience for employees tended parking (valet) and the last, and visitors. The subject may not 411 Akard, contained a 750-space be the most exciting to the average self-park garage, a new concept in reader, but as one who is sick of 1968. Why were the older towers presidential debates, perhaps it will offer some interesting diversion Wayne Swearingen built with only minimum parking? Required parking by code was and history. To me, now in my 54th only one space for 2,000 square feet year of leasing office buildings and of building in the CBD. First National Bank representing tenants in Dallas and Fort Worth,
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Tower, Republic Bank Tower, Southland Center, and my first two buildings were surrounded by cheap parking lots for employees and visitors. In the 70s, things changed. Most of the office space was still in the CBD. Up until then, I could walk to all my tenant prospects, breakfast and lunch services, and just “wore out shoe leather.” The new buildings all contained self-park garages, with better parking ratios to compete for tenants. Examples are 2001 Bryan, Interfirst Two (now Renaissance Tower), Plaza of the Americas, Pacific Place, St. Paul Tower, One Main Place, and my build-to-suit, now known as the 72 story Bank of America Tower or “the Green Giant.” There was another big change then. The Lynch brothers came to town with the desire to develop an office building. We consulted with and advised them to try something different. Build just outside the CBD on cheaper dirt, and provide three per 1,000 SF parking for all employees and visitors. Woodall Rodgers Tower, now Advancial Tower was a huge success and Uptown was born. The next 35 years have taken office development out to the freeways and tollways — in search of cheaper land and good zoning — moving to where employees live. Now you must consider commute times, which I wrote about in a recent story. This past week, I attended the “New Birth” of Reverchon Plaza, grand opening. The new owners have re-named the building Parkside
Tower, across from Reverchon Park. The park had a shady past but is now a great setting for events on the Katy Trail. When the building opened in 1985, it was early for the Uptown market. We leased and managed the property. Parking ratio was fine at more than three spaces per 1,000 SF. In 1987, we hosted a surprise birthday party for my wife Barbara on one of the many empty top floors. The party was a huge success; the building was not. When the market cratered in 1988, the building went back to lenders and fell into the hands of the Resolution Trust Corporation which decided to move its offices into the fairly empty building. This was the low point for the property. Now, Champion Partners has completely renovated the property, which is now a premium Uptown location with high Class A rents, and next to the Katy Trail. Back to the Central Business District, the newest skyscrapers — after resorting to valet parking for visitors — are acquiring land for new self-park garages in order to compete with Uptown parking ratios. Competition is fierce to keep tenants in the CBD vs. Uptown with walkability, services, the trolley…and parking. Wayne Swearingen, CRE, is a principal at Barclay Commercial Group and lives adjacent to the Katy Trail. Contact him at wswearingen@barclaycom.com.
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DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
Get a rise out of Unleavened Fresh Kitchen
Photos by Kevin Marple
Split grapefruit brulee with blackberries.
By Dotty Griffith
Dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Unleavened Fresh Kitchen (UFK) derives its name from the concept’s focus on wraps using flat breads. You know: wheat rounds made without leavening agents. It’s got nothing to do with matzo, the big crackerlike squares of unleavened bread eaten during Passover. UFK wraps are like tortillas. But while we’re talking unleavened, pieces of crisp matzo would be a great dipper for any of the spreads on the UFK menu, such as hummus and roasted eggplant. Fresh, fast casual “good for you food” is the theme at UKF, the prototype for what its creators hope to be a multilocation enterprise. Located in Lakewood Shopping Center, UKF serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Casual and family-friendly with a large outdoor patio, the kitchen also serves wines, bottled and canned beers with an emphasis on local brews. That keeps the grown-ups occupied while the kids play. Founders Tom Dynan and Scott Piland live in the area and wanted to open a place serving healthful convenience, i.e., guilt-free goodness. In addition to hummus and roasted eggplant, snacks and starters include cucumber dill, roasted garlic cream and avocado dips, all made in-house and served with raw veggies and warm grilled flatbread. Venerable Luna’s Tortilla
Seaside tuna salad. Factory supplies the supple fresh wraps used at UFK. Not surprisingly, the menu really gets creative in the “wraps or greens” department. All wrap sandwiches may be ordered on greens instead of bundled. I tried the Deep South, a fistful of pulled pork, horseradish pickled, shaved kale, pickled red onion and ranch dressing all wrapped up in spinach flat bread. There’s a vegetarian wrap/salad with portobello, arugula, grilled zucchini and roasted eggplant. Another delicious-sounding offering at the other end of the healthful eating spectrum: The Weekender with fried chicken, pepper bacon, boursin cheese spread, lettuce and tomato. Sides such as quinoa and farro (wheat grains) salad with shards of golden beet, smoked pecan pieces and dried cranberries is delicious and eyecatching. A dish of Mexicanstyle grilled street corn with garlic crema, lime and a touch of ancho chile is already a customer favorite, deservedly so. There is of course a “kiddos’” menu with grilled cheese wraps, grilled or fried chicken fingers and a couple of other child-oriented dishes served
Scott Piland, Tom Dynan. with choice of house chips or fresh fruit. NO FRIES! Kids have a morning menu, too. There are also a.m. offerings for full-sized diners. Get a breakfast wrap or opt for the same ingredients on hash browns. Recall the “wraps or greens” option recast for earlier in the day. A dish like the Acai Bowl with strawberries, banana, acai berries, agave, peanut butter, almond milk, chia and granola sounds like a virtual health bomb. Truly good and good for you. The interior is so-o-o millennial minimalist and functional; light industrial look with exposed beams. Order at the counter in front of the open kitchen. Servers bring food to your heavy duty wooden tables. That plus lightweight metal chairs make the place virtually indestructible, at least as far as child-related damage goes. Unleavened Fresh Kitchen is on the rise in Lakewood. UNLEAVENED FRESH KITCHEN 1900 Abrams Parkway Dallas, 75214 214-828-8700 unleavened.com
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Roasted Broccolini If you like broccoli, give broccolini a try. The flavor is a little milder and it doesn’t need as much prep work. If you are gluten-free, leave the breadcrumbs off and just sprinkle with the cheese after roasting. 1 pound broccolini (baby broccoli) 1/2 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese Salt and pepper Photo by Sara Newberry Heat the oven to 400F. Line a baking pan with parchment or foil. Spread the broccolini out on the prepared pan and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat and season with salt and pepper. Transfer pan to the oven. Stir the butter, breadcrumbs and parmesan together. After the broccoli has roasted for about 10 minutes, sprinkle the mixture over and return to the oven. Roast for 5 to 7 minutes longer, or until the breadcrumbs are lightly browned. Recipe by Sara Newberry
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MOVIE TRAILER
‘My cup runneth over’ with boredom in ‘Knight of Cups’
By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood
Director Terrence Malick has mercifully completed a trilogy that began with “The Tree of Life” and “To The Wonder.” His latest, “Knight of Cups,” manages to be infuriatingly boring and pretentious, all while making a viewer wonder just how in the hell did this cavalcade of movie stars agree to participate in this exercise of self-indulgence. “Knight of Cups” isn’t an example of a director losing his fastball. It’s much, much worse than that. This is a director that still thinks he has his fastball, keeps throwing it, and keeps getting drilled. After three nearly identical movies, it’s almost as if Malick is intentionally seeing how many people he can irritate. Even after watching “Knight of Cups,” it’s tough to tell what the movie is actually about. There is definitely a guy named Rick (Christian Bale), who lives a life of Los Angeles excess as a screenwriter. Rick has a brother, Barry (Wes Bentley), who may have once been
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Cate Blanchett and Christian Bale star in the lifeless "Knight of Cups." homeless, a drug addict or is potentially mentally handicapped. If there were any character exploration or actual plot, it would be easier to know these things. Rick and Barry’s father, Joseph (Brian Dennehy), might have a terminal illness. Maybe. Again…it’s not clear. Joseph wanders around what looks like an abandoned office, washes his hands in what looks like a bowl full of blood, then
screams at his sons. Why are they fighting so much? Who knows? It’s doubtful that the actors even know. Their words are silenced as you watch them scream, but instead of hearing what they are saying, Malick chooses to have them narrate via ridiculous, selfabsorbed soliloquies about pearls and tales of woe. As Rick wanders around Los Angeles, Las Vegas, or the desert, he reminisces
about his failed relationships with six women (played by Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman, Freida Pinto, Teresa Palmer, Isabel Lucas, and Imogen Poots). There’s rarely a reason provided for how or why most of these relationships failed. One can assume they tanked because Rick spends too much time staring at buildings or seemingly amazed every time a helicopter flies overhead. Art film fans go on and
on about the images that Malick chooses to put on screen and yes, he does seem to find some fascinating things and beautiful, remote areas for cinematographer Emmanuel Lubezki to shoot. However, after they choose to show waves crashing on the beach for the tenth time, it quickly becomes nonsensical overkill. All of this is extremely annoying, but what takes the cake in “Knight of Cups” is the fact that not one person on screen ever seems to stand still. The camera swoops around people as they appear in tight spaces, not still for a moment as they “converse” with others. There’s a chance that Malick’s goal with “Knight of Cups” was to create a surreal, disorienting look at a sad man’s life, but he’s fallen unbelievably short. He’s taken a massive amount of talented actors and actresses and rendered them worthless. It’s impossible to assess any of the performances on screen because Malick treats his cast just like he does a mountain or a tree: he simply puts them onscreen and expects a sweeping score accompanied
by palm trees or luxurious pools at California mansions to create a story. In fact, there’s nary a character in “Knight of Cups” that doesn’t seem like every time they see water, whether in a pool or the ocean, it’s the first time they’ve ever seen it. Rick and the people in his life are all fascinated by something that covers 71 percent of planet Earth. There is only one thing that “Knight of Cups” proves and that is that Terrence Malick could have a phenomenal career as a cologne commercial director. He’s essentially created an almost two hour long Obsession commercial, complete with pretty people doing randomly insane things. If Johnny Depp suddenly showed up in the desert with Rick, then buried a bunch of bracelets in the sand, no one should even bat an eye. That’s how brain damaged this movie is. There are probably more words in this review of “Knight of Cups” than are in the movie’s script. In short, spending one dime to watch this movie is a waste and borderline irresponsible.
UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
BREAKING NEWS: Local newscasts hemorrhaging By Ed Bark
unclebarky@verizon.net
Ed Bark
And people say newspapers are in trouble (except for the one you’re reading, of course). The venerable ink-stained medium certainly has its problems. But what about the health and wealth of local television newscasts? In the latest Nielsen ratings barometer, the February 2016 “sweeps,” the four
principal presentations on Fox4, NBC5, WFAA8 and CBS11 continued to lose ground in both total viewers and 25-to54-year-olds (the main advertiser target audience for news programming). As they say in an oft-used newscast sound bite, “It’s scary.” In February, all four stations were hit with year-to-year viewer losses at 5, 6 and 10 p.m. Only Fox 4 and NBC5 showed any audience gains. Fox4 gained 28,757 viewers at 6 a.m. and added 6,530 in the 25-to-54 age range. NBC5 shows a year-toyear increase of 4,044 viewers in the 25-to-54 demographic. More typical was the performance of third-place WFAA8, which lost 32,150 total viewers from a year ago during the 6 to 7 a.m. hour. The station also dropped 9,608 viewers in the 25-to54 motherlode. The biggest shortfalls are at 10 p.m., where the largest audiences still amass. Fox4, NBC5, WFAA8 and CBS11 combined to lose more than 100,000 total viewers (105,753 to be exact) from the previous February. WFAA8, a ratings kingpin at this hour when anchors such as Tracy Rowlett, Iola Johnson and Chip Moody roamed the earth, “led” the way with a year-to-year loss of 65,714 total viewers. The ABC affiliate also by far dropped the most 25-to-54-year-olds — 35,469. Some of this can be attributed to the consistently poor 9:45 to 10 p.m. lead-in audiences provided by struggling ABC. WFAA8’s 10 p.m. newscasts usually built on those mostly meager audiences, but not enough to offset CBS11’s lead-in advantages on a majority of nights. We also live in times when all of the networks increasingly invite viewers to watch their programming via other “platforms” (On Demand, VCR, various streaming websites) rather than at the appointed hour. Fox doesn’t even report same-night ratings anymore, instead waiting until Nielsen tabulates delayed viewing results. None of this helps the 10 p.m. newscasts, which remain heavily dependent on the strength of their networks’ same-night lead-in programming. As those numbers shrink, so do the opportunities to hook viewers with a “tease” such as, “Your local grocery store may be selling milk that could put you in the hospital.” But it goes deeper than that in times when potential audiences either are getting their news from an abundance of other sources or recoiling from the increasing incursion of “social media” content and “viral video” into the newscasts themselves. Kip from Plano’s Facebook input or “Look at this” footage of a
Clarice Tinsley, Fox4's 10 p.m. anchor.
Photo courtesy of Fox4
bear filching a box of Girl Scout cookies may not be everyone’s idea of news they can use. The prime newscast target audience — 25-to-54-year-olds — has shrunk to near invisibility on some stations. According to Nielsen’s latest estimates, there are 2.98 million such viewers in the DFW viewing area. In the latest February sweeps, CBS11’s fourth-place 6 a.m. newscasts averaged a sub-measly 17,917 viewers in this demographic while No. 3 WFAA8 had 22,412. Even front-running Fox4, which dominated the 6 a.m. ratings, drew just 62,830 viewers of the 25-to-54-year-old persuasion. Let’s close by chronicling the 10-year downturn at 10 p.m. in the 25-to-54-year-old viewership. A decade ago, NBC5 topped the February sweeps with 146,370 viewers in this key demographic. In February of this year, the station ran second with 56,996. WFAA8 has fallen from 132,020 viewers to 56,341. CBS11’s 25-to-54-year-old viewer numbers are down from 68,880 to 41,341 while Fox4 is the only station to show any resiliency, dropping from 66,010 viewers 10 years ago to its current firstplace total of 62,592 in the 25-to-54 motherlode. Yes, it’s indeed scary. Ed Bark is the former longstanding TV critic for The Dallas Morning News who has run the TV website unclebarky.com since September 2006. He also is a current board member of the Press Club of Dallas board.
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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 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 Italia Express 4000 Cedar Springs 214-521-3300 Holy Ravioli 4446 W. Lovers Ln. 214-696-3993 I Fratelli 2815 Allen St., #124. 214-720-0070 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
MEDITERRANEAN Baboush 3636 McKinney, #160 214-559-0707 Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill 3001 Knox St., #110 214-528-1800 Ziziki’s Restaurant 11661 Preston Rd, #309 469-232-9922 Zoe’s Kitchen 6025 Royal Ln., #104 469-341-0123
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
MEXICAN & TEX-MEX Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina 6615 Snider Plaza 214-750-6100
MIDDLE EASTERN Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330
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 Utopia 11909 Preston, #1486 972-674-1888
MOROCCAN Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233
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 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 Rex’s Fresh Seafood 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
This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants. See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com
St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St. 214-698-1511 SPANISH Café Madrid 4501 Travis St. 214-528-1731 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 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 Saucy’s Thai Pho 5944 Royal Ln. 214-378-8424 TURKISH Vertskebap 7949 Walnut Hill Ln. 469-726-2855 VEGETARIAN Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn 214-521-6157
Lyfe Kitchen 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 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. 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
TRAVEL
First frequent flyer program took off locally at American Airlines By Michael Wald
wald.world@yahoo.com American Airlines was the first to start the now widespread trend of awarding points for flying that airline, what is generMichael Wald ically called a frequentflyer program. American’s program began in 1981. Since that time, most airlines and many other businesses have adopted this customer reward concept. American Airlines, of course, was recently acquired by US Airways, which retained the name “American Airlines” and also retained the American Airlines frequent-flyer program, the AAdvantage program. Since American Airlines is a dominant airline in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, many locals have accumulated frequent-flyer points. Points have been acquired by flying but also by opening credit cards or using an AAdvantage credit card for shopping.
A little known culture has grown up in cultivating frequent-flyer points. Some people will fly to Austin or another destination to accumulate “status” with the airline which is based, in part, on the number of segments you fly. Once you reach a certain status — “platinum” is such a status — you accumulate mileage credit faster. Consumers have expressed concern with difficulty in actually using miles earned with frequent-flyer programs. Airlines allocate a limited number of seats on routes to these flyers. Unless you attempt to use your frequent-flyer miles with a lot of advance notice, sometimes there simply are no non-paying seats available on the flight you want. Sometimes to use frequent-flyer miles the airline will insist that you fly an indirect route with stopovers when a more direct route would be available to a paying customer. That happened to me where I was routed through Mexico City to get to London. Several years ago most frequent-flyer programs began to realize that they had extended free-flying privileges to such a great extent that they had to start limiting their exposure. As a
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El-Amin said, “I applaud him for a yeoman’s job. I’m amazed at his commitment to the work. He learned the first act from Sunday night until Tuesday. His work at this transformation was remarkable, amazing and unbelievable!” According to El-Amin, the favorite of his multiple roles is as NAACP Shawn Hamilton as Dr. Martin Luther Executive Director Roy King and Brandon Potter as LBJ. Wilkins. “Wilkins has gotstage with a single, stunning purely ten a bad rap. Many African white set. Clifton Taylor’s lightAmericans were in the trenches ing adds just the right measure of from his command and determidrama. Characters awaiting their nation to bring civil rights to this stage entrances amidst the columns country.” is an interesting take on the presiEl-Amin praised Shawn dent’s continuum of surrounding Hamilton as Dr. Martin Luther players. King. “Shawn is a strong actor As an homage to his excepwho is a great fit for the MLK tional acting skill, popular local role,” El-Amin said. “MLK was agactor Alex Organ wasn’t recognizgressive, but sometimes reflective, able as he morphed from Stanley as he analyzed what was going on Levison to Representative John and sat pensively thinking about McCormack to Rev. Edwin King how will we go forward. He made and six other roles. With his brila sacrifice to fulfill his mission.” liant transformation, it was genu“All the Way” has been exinely impossible to pick him out. tended through April 3 at the Hassan El-Amin, as Roy Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre Wilkins and others in the play, at the AT&T Performing Arts portrayed Rev. King in DTC’s 2009 Center, 2400 Flora St. For inforproduction of “The Mountaintop.” mation and to order tickets, visit When asked about Potter’s “acDallasTheaterCenter.org or call cidental” performance as LBJ, the box office at 214-880-0202.
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result most frequent-flyer programs have expiration dates after which the miles you accumulate will “expire.” Unless you actually fly a lot, it is generally a good idea to use your mileage credit toward tickets as soon as possible after you have accumulated the desired number of miles, unless the paid ticket to your destination is on sale or extremely cheap. American Airlines announced that effective March 22, it will modify its AAdvantage program, making it more difficult in some circumstances to use accumulated miles. Here is a rough sketch of the changes. To fly first class within the 48 continuous states it is currently 32,500 miles, but this will increase to 50,000. For the ever popular routes to Hawaii, a business class seat will increase to 40,000 miles and a first class seat to 65,000. Across the board, business and first class ticket mileage requirements are going up. Many lower, off-peak awards are being eliminated while others are being increased. If you intended to use any of these types of rewards,
NUCLEAR cont'd from page 4 most radioactive air and drank its most radioactive water for an entire year, you would get the same (radioactive) exposure as a single dental X-ray.” Many people are shocked to hear we have nuclear plants here in Texas. In fact, one is located a short 60 miles southwest of Dallas, nearby Glen Rose. As we seek ways to decrease our carbon dioxide emissions to meet strict greenhouse gas standards, nuclear energy will have a place in the energy game. Currently, nuclear provides less than 10 percent of our Texas energy needs. Knowing the disaster risk, and watching the increase in
you should do it before March 22. Award travel using AAdvantage miles booked before March 22 can be changed without incurring the new higher mileage requirements as long as you don’t change your origin or destination airport or airline. If you do that there will be a $150 change fee, plus you will have to supplement the points used to the new mileage levels. Some agents are not schooled in the fact that there is no charge for simple time changes. If you get one of them, politely end the call and try again. There is good news in the changes for Dallas-Fort Worth flyers: mileage redemption requirements will not change for flights to destinations under 500 miles away. From Dallas you can fly to many such places. Also, other than first class seats, mileage requirements for flights to the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America are decreasing, and off-peak flights will be even lower. Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com.
earthquakes and their magnitude in our area, makes me concerned for the safety of our nuclear plants. Many factors (political, social, economic) come into play when talking energy, but if we remember the overall goal of energy, our answer becomes simple. We want to provide an energy source that meets the needs of people while also having a small impact on the environment. Even though we’ve only had three major nuclear disasters, nuclear energy is cleaner than coal and oil, yet safer measures may lie in investing in other renewables such as solar. Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com.
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MARCH 11 - 17, 2016
Scene Around Town
By Sally Blanton
sallyblanton455@gmail.com
Society Editor
Northwood Women’s Club
Beacon of Hope
Dine by Design Bent Tree Country Club
Grant Halliburton Foundation Westin Galleria
Co-Chair Cathy Camalier, President Debor Cassen, Speaker Kimberly Schlegal Whitman, Co-Chair Sherry O’Hara
Founding Chair Barbara Farmer, Guest Speaker Suzy Favor Hamilton, Emcee Terry Bentley Hill
Awardee District Attorney Susan Hawk, GHF President Vanita Halliburton
Hope’s Door Shelter
A Writer’s Garden
30th Anniversary Kick Off Caruso Restaurant
Michael and Suzanne Grishman
Gary Cogill, Chef Ron Reczek, Haley Hamilton Cogill
Honorary Chair Sandra Estess, President Renee Querbes Farren, Venise Stuart, author Page Dickey
CARE Luncheon
Guest Speaker Chad Hennings Alcuin School
Head of School Walter Sorensen, Chad Hennings, Christian Frederiksen
Women’s Council Valentine Tea Dallas Arboretum
CEO Jim Malatich, Cortland Grynwald, President Mathew Grynwald
Dad’s Club
Jennifer Miars, Kristi Francis
Chemical Awareness Resource & Education Home of Robin Bagwe
Robin Bagwell, Speaker Dr. Kelly Jameson, Jennifer Barker
Phyllis Bisch, Dr. Anne Worth, Wendy Macy
Donors and volunteers
Jennifer Barker, Jan Osborn, Heather Wilson
show love and care in Dallas
THE STEWPOT OF FPC
Providing basic, critical survival needs for local homeless and at-risk people for 40 years.
By Sally Blanton
volunteers needed for Saturday Kids Club, Junior Crew and Venturing Crew, English as a Second Language, and Family Stabilization Program. There are numerous other opportunities to work with clients! Please check out our website at thestewpot.org/volunteer/.
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 F ounded by First Presbyterian Church
(FPC) in 1975, The Stewpot’s mission to offer a safe haven for homeless and at-risk individuals of Dallas, providing resources for basic survival needs, as well as opportunities to start a new life has been constant during our 40-year history.
Q H ow many clients are served each year?
Q Tell us the name of a volunteer who al-
ways goes beyond the call of duty? Elizabeth Heckman as both a youth and now young adult. Elizabeth has helped the stewpot in many ways; especially dealing with the tedious work of sorting of in-kind donations. Her personality adds sparkle, and she has sharp eyes and great memory recall.
A
A A pproximately 15,000 people come
Q What do you think is the most impor-
QW hat percentage amount actually reach-
A The Stewpot offers critical basic “triage”
through each year.
es those in need? Because of the support of FPC, between 80-90 percent of all donation go toward direct program expense.
A
QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations?
A In-kind goods needed include large
quantities of a fresh fruit or vegetable for meal services, foot care kits, Manna bags, summer survival kits, shave and shine kits, and oral care kits.
QW hat is your most popular fundraiser?
A “Soup’s On Luncheon,” which will again be held at Union Station, Jan. 30, 2017.
Q What is your facility like?
A The Stewpot operates its main headquar-
ters out of the old Otis Elevator Building.
Q What sort of volunteer jobs are
available? Serving meals: The dining room at The Bridge is called the Second Chance Café. The Stewpot is currently serving three meals a day, seven days a week — with the assistance of 1,100 wonderful volunteers a month! There are
A
tant thing you do for the community?
services to at least 100 people each day with services. Many individuals living on the streets face multiple problems — mental illness, drug and/or alcohol addiction, physical disabilities — and in a number of cases, they’re not eligible for other nonprofit programs. The Stewpot is “barrier free,” meaning we have no eligibility requirements, and we welcome all.
Q What is rewarding about your job?
A Seeing the staff and volunteers come here to help others, but find in the exchange they are blessed in far greater measure.
Q In a short paragraph please tell how a specific person or family was helped.
A A client, Bob, came into the Stewpot for
help getting his Texas identification replaced. He had been beaten, robbed and his jaw broken. As a result, the jaw was completely wired shut with just a small opening from which he could receive liquid nourishment. Hungry, tired and in pain, The Stewpot helped pay Bob with his ID, supplied him with shelter resources and basic care items. Bruce Buchanan, executive director, answered this week’s questions.