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Doors opening in Park Cities
The 2016 Park Cities Historic Home Tour featuring architecturally and historically significant homes of the Park Cities will be Saturday, April 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are available at Tom Thumb stores in the Park Cities and through the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Photo by Danny Piassick Society office by call3432 Bryn Mawr Drive. ing 214-582-0021. More information can be found at pchps.org. — Sharon Adams
DALLAS’ BEST LIVE MUSIC GUIDE — page 9
Cancer research benefit planned On Saturday, April 2 from 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Trinity Hall Irish Pub & Restaurant at 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane #250 will host a St. Baldrick’s Foundation signature headshaving event to raise funds and awareness for lifesaving childhood cancer research. With a goal of raisPhoto courtesy of St. Baldrick's Foundation ing $120,000, more than 75 community members have registered to shave their heads. Go to stbaldricks.org/events/ mypage/113/2016 for more information. — Brooke Harmon
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Summer slide slated on Sylvan Avenue.
Sylvan Avenue will be transformed into the biggest block party of the summer when “Slide the City” arrives on June 25. Last summer more than 1,000 sliders slipped and splashed down the giant water slide. Online registration opens on Wednesday, April 6 at slidethecity.com/location/dallas/. Pricing starts at $10. There will also be a party with food, music, local vendors and street entertainers. — Amy Gessel
Fundraiser at El Centro College On Sunday, April 10th the Food & Hospitality Institute at El Centro College will host the eighth annual Bits & Bites fundraiser, honoring Janice Provost of Parigi and Chad Houser of Café Momentum from 47 p.m. Proceeds will contribute to a fund established to expand the Food & Hospitality program. Individual tickets are $55 in advance and $60 at the door. Go to foundation.dcccd.edu/Bitsand-Bites-2016 for more information. — Martha Tiller
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Elephants find new home at the Dallas Zoo
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Let’s all go to the Zoo. Everyone else is, including five elephants ranging in age from six to more than 20, imported from Swaziland. The Dallas Zoo has never been more popular, surpassing more than one million visitors for the first time in 2015. And the renewed monorail — after a more-than-one-year hiatus — is back and running through some areas that cannot be seen on foot. The acquisition of the new elephants was not without controversy. A group of protestors recently visited the zoo questioning the relocation of elephants from drought-stricken Swaziland. Zoo representatives maintain that care for the animals is paramount. “Our first and foremost concern has always been the well-being of these elephants, and it was absolutely in their best interest
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Wild animals coexist in the 11-acre “Giants of the Savanna” habitat at the Dallas Zoo. to relocate them as soon as possible,” Laurie Holloway, Senior Director of Marketing & Communications for the Dallas Zoo/Children's Aquarium at Fair Park said. “There’s a reason more than one million people will visit us this year; it’s because
they know we have the best interests of animals at heart. “We initiated this move [of the elephants],” Holloway said. “When we heard nearly two years ago that Swaziland was going to cull their elephant herd, we didn’t want
to see that happen. And we knew we could provide a safe, enriched home for them in the ‘Giants of the Savanna.’ Two other accredited zoos [the Sedgwick County Zoo, in see ZOO on page 5
PARK CITIES
Highland Park faces hurdles in national decathlon By Steve Dickerson
stevebdickerson@gmail.com Last May, 55 students at Highland Park High School were handed a binder. The 8-inch thick book, packed to the brim with information covering 10 subjects of study, was daunting enough to make 15 students immediately realize they did not want to participate in an after-school activity requiring so much focus. The extracurricular activity that 42 high school students decided to participate in was Academic Decathlon, and their hard work paid off. Later this month, Highland Park High School is sending nine students to participate in the Academic Decathlon’s national competition. “It takes a real leap of faith,” Highland Park High School Academic Decathlon coach Greg Bergeron said. “We can’t guarantee their success.” This is Bergeron’s first year coaching the team. During fall semester the remaining 42 students studied
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The 2016 Academic Decathlon team from Highland Park High. the 10 subjects in the binder — art, economics, essay, interview, language and literature, math, music, science, social science and speech. Academic Decathlon teams are judged on several components during the competition, including a seven-minute interview, a one-hour essay, two speeches and written
see DECATHLON on page 11
SAVOR DALLAS
Festival to feature top chefs and winemakers
By Katy Sims
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Savor Dallas — presented by Goody Goody — invites foodies and wine connoisseurs from across the metroplex to join its 12th annual food and wine celebration Photo courtesy of Savor Dallas on April 7-10. The Spirits were high at the 2015 Savor Dallas. four-day festival will host a variety of include: events in Dallas, including an Arts District Garden art-infused happy hour in the Party, Thursday, April 7 in Arts District, a dessert-inspired the Dallas Arts District. This late-night bash at the Nasher mega happy hour in the Dallas Sculpture Center and a waffle Arts District is cool, casual brunch at Trinity Groves. Each and well-curated with mustevent promises innovative taste samplings, must-see art culinary creations and pairand must-hear live music. ings from Dallas’ top chefs and Sweet Heat, Thursday, mixologists, along with wine April 7 at Nasher Sculpture tastings from across the world. Center. Following the Arts Savor Dallas events District Garden Party, this
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late-night party under the stars serves up trendy treats, sweet dessert wines and the fiery flavor profiles of craft cocktails. Shaken and Stirred, Friday, April 8 at Sixty Five Hundred. The city’s best mix-masters bring their best cocktails to the party. The drinks go down easy and get paired with gourmet, chef-led bar bites. The Reserve Tasting, Saturday, April 9 at Centennial Hall at Fair Park. An exclusive and elegant evening for connoisseurs of fine drink and collectors of wine, The Reserve Tasting is a celebration of excellence. Meet the winemakers and sample premium wines, collectors' spirits and other rarities from around the world. The Grand Tasting,
Saturday, April 9 at Centennial Hall at Fair Park. The delicious main event of the Savor Dallas festival is one of the most exciting epicurean events of the year. More than 50 local star chefs and culinary artisans sample their signature cuisines alongside hundreds of fine wines, spirits and beers. The Breakfast Club, Sunday, April 10 at 3015 Trinity Groves. The Breakfast Club is Savor Dallas' new annual Sunday Brunch. This year's edition, Waffle Wars, features creative incarnations of the almighty waffle, plus all the brunch favorites and plenty of cocktails to go around. Tickets are available at SavorDallas.com. Prices range from $35 to $200, with à la carte options and special multi-event packages.
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HOUSE CALL
April honors minority health
By Dr. Kimberly Washington
communities, private organizations and community providers to bring them to the table and formulate plans on how to impleIn April 1915, Dr. Booker T. ment change in this area of our health care Washington published in several African system. American newspapers across Health care disparities are the nation that there should be a important to all Americans. “National Negro Health Week” in Primarily, access to quality which attention was focused on health care in a developed counincreasing health awareness for try as our own should be a right, African Americans of their time. not a privilege. Understanding This has evolved throughout the that in certain hands, any right past 100 years to become National can be abused, there should be Minority Health Month, observed checks and balances in this syseach year in the month of April. tem to ensure that all Americans During this time, there are events can have access to quality care Dr. Washington but don’t have the ability to abuse and educational forums raising awareness of health disparities the system. The Affordable Care and decreased access to health care for paAct was created with the initial idea to do tients of minority backgrounds. just that, however, there are many flaws. Hispanics, African Americans, Native Nevertheless, many Americans are benefitAmericans and Alaskan Natives are much ing from this health care reform law whose more likely to be uninsured or underinsured initial purpose was to reduce disparities compared to their Caucasian counterparts. and improve health care for vulnerable These disparities in access to health care populations. also spill over into quality disparities in Lastly, we should all care about equalhealth care as well. Those patients who are izing health care access and quality because uninsured have a much more difficult road it will decrease the amount of tax dollars we to diagnosis of disease, which spills over to spend on health care each year. Providing a larger gap between initiation of symptoms access to quality care for all patients will and treatment. This is extremely important decrease the number of patients who presbecause outcomes of treating disease are ent in more severe stages of their disease. directly related to early diagnosis and treatThose patients who present sicker tend ment, particularly in cancer diagnoses. This to spend more time in the hospital and is especially important because in most more medical resources, which likewise research comparing race/ethnicity and outincreases health care spending. Also, procomes, minorities tend to have lower surviv- viding access to primary care physicians al after cancer diagnosis. This is thought to decreases the usage of the local Emergency be due to later diagnosis and treatment. Department for minor medical complaints. These disparities have not gone unnoThis also decreases health care spending. ticed in the medical community or in the I encourage you to research this topic, government. There are many communias there is literature on nearly every disease ties and faith-based medical organizations process and the obvious inequity in quality across the nation now opening their doors of care. As the cost of health care continues to provide care for those of lower socioto rise, we must make changes now that economic status who are of high risk racial will prevent our health care industry from and ethnic backgrounds. Additionally, the bankrupting our economy. Department of Health and Human Services created an action plan in 2010 with the Dr. Kimberly Washington, a general goal to decrease racial and ethnic health surgeon at Highlander Surgical Associates disparities. They have developed a plan in Arlington, maintains an interest in health that is focused on partnering with local education and advocacy.
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Great dates on a budget
By David Mullen
of the week: On Hawthorne Avenue just behind the Whole Foods on Lemmon Avenue is a roller-coaster ride for which Six Love is in the air. Thursday, Flags over Texas would charge a March 31 was “National Prom premium. On the passenger side Day,” the same day that Clearasil of the street heading toward sales must skyrocket Lemmon Avenue is … I went to high a stretch that looks school in an era where like the surface of the few people had serimoon. Unfortunately, ous relationships. my LEM is in the Come prom time, shop. Runner-up: you really had to get a On nearby Herschel real date. What presAvenue is a cavern sure! But the planets David Mullen that slowed down a aligned and I went to Mercedes Benz that my prom with a girl ran the stop sign at from the junior class. It was Holland Avenue — just enough at the San Francisco Hilton. — so I could avoid being hit on Cassette tapes had just come Friday night … Love is not in out. My first cassette was “Silk the air. Charlotte and Atlanta Degrees” from Plano and St. were cities that are on the preciMark’s own Boz Scaggs, which pice of losing major sporting I played over and over in the events — and major tax revcar for my impressed date. I enue — because of insensitive remember my rented tuxedo state laws. North Carolina just was light brown. Hey, it was instituted a new law that disthe ‘70s! … The online concriminates against transgentent (loosely defined) provider der people meaning the city of Thrillist took on the subject Charlotte and the host team of cheap, romantic dates in Hornets could lose the 2017 Dallas. They proposed (no pun NBA All-Star Game. Recently, intended) going to the Dallas the North Carolina general Farmers Market because they assembly passed in special seshave free samples and new intision a state-wide law that forces mate restaurants; heading to the all people to use the bathroom impressive LOOK cinema on assigned to their biological sex. Belt Line Road on Wednesday The law was signed immediately nights for half-priced tickets by Republican governor Pat and wine; tripping to Klyde McCrory. The state law overWarren Park or White Rock rides a Charlotte ordinance Lake; sipping $1 mimosas on that allowed a bathroom choice weekends at The Standard Pour; based on one's preferred gender. taking in free brewery tours As reported, the NBA issued a and samples provided by my release that stated “The NBA is friends at Four Corners Brewery dedicated to creating an incluin Trinity Groves; or jaunting sive environment for all who aton a Saturday to Jimmy’s Food tend our games and events. We Store for free their wine tastings. are deeply concerned that this As for me, I suggest a couple of discriminatory law runs councoffees at RaceTrac and a tour ter to our guiding principles of the Dallas potholes while of equality and mutual respect listening to Boz Scaggs “Silk and do not yet know what imDegrees” on cassette … Pothole pact it will have on our ability david@katytrailweekly.com
to successfully host the 2017 All-Star Game in Charlotte.” Remember, in 2013, NBA player Jason Collins was the first active player in U.S. pro sports to come out as gay. Atlanta has an even greater prize at risk. Within the last few weeks, the Georgia Senate passed a socalled “Religious Liberty” bill that allows faith-based organizations and individuals to refuse service to gay couples whose “religious beliefs or practices or lack of either are not in accord with the faith-based organization’s sincerely held religious belief.” Atlanta is on the short list for a future Super Bowl (2019 or 2020 have been rumored) and is building a new $1.3 billion stadium to accommodate. Estimates say that a Super Bowl brings in $1 to $2 billion to the local economy. The city could also lose the 2020 NCAA Final Four. Atlanta-based Coca-Cola and Home Depot have opposed the law. As of today, Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal came out and said he would veto the bill. Morals or money? How about abolishing tax credits and nonprofit status to “faith-based organizations” that practice archaic principles? Damn, it seems like this country is constantly hiding behind “religion” to discriminate against other Americans. It is 2016, except in North Carolina and in the Georgia legislature. Of course, that type of discrimination couldn’t happen here in Texas. We have Ted Cruz monitoring our moral compass, so what do we have to worry about? … I lost a friend on March 24 when Garry Shandling died at 66. I never met Shandling, but loved his self-deprecating humor. I think “The Larry Sanders Show” is the greatest sitcom in television history. RIP Garry Shandling. It is now OK to start “flipping.”
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
Think before you plant this spring
By Naima Montacer
Pollinators from bees to bats and hummingbirds are essential to our agriculture systems with at least 450 crop plant species dependent on pollination. An As expected, the local Home Depot was a estimated $235-$577 billion worth of annual global madhouse this past Saturday. A beautiful weekfood production is on the line due to pollinator deend day in the spring inspires people to put their clines, roughly a third of our food supply. Maryland old shoes on and work in their yard, stopping by just became the first state to ban the consumer use the local garden and yard store to get the necessiof neonicotinoids, which appear in products such as ties. What are your necessities to keep your yard Knockout Ready-to-Use Grub Killer, Ortho Bug B looking like a fairytale? The way we treat our yard Gon and All-In-One Rose & Flower Care. reaches beyond the sidewalks, is affecting the ecoReduce your insecticide use, and grow more system and can even impact your next trip to the plants to support pollinators. The wider variety grocery store. Heading into this year’s green season, of plants you grow, the healthier ecosystem suphere are a few reminders on how to treat your yard port for all pollinators. I was targeted at the store well and have the positive impact on our urban on Saturday and suckered into buying the “Texas ecosystem. Garden Mix” of wildflowers that apparently is Before you head to the store to buy fertilizer, “Great For Pollinators.” I was blinded with an test your soil to see if you even need idea to fence off a portion of my yard it. The amount of weeds in your grass as native prairie habitat and encourcan actually help you determine what age wildflower growth with new seeds. your soil is lacking or has an abunThe front of the bag listed a mix of dance of. For $10 you can ship off “Texas Favorites” and on the back I had some of your soil to the Texas A&M little knowledge of the individual plant Agrilife Extension lab to complete names — turns out a few of them are a routine analysis for basic fertilizer exotics! They are not native to Texas, but recommendations. Visit soiltesting. Naima Montacer do serve as a good plant for native poltamu.edu to view the more specific linators. Yikes, a catch 22. analyses available. Getting your soil Mix up your yard to maintain a high tested first will save you money and reduce the level of diverse habitats to support ecosystem health amount of fertilizer entering our water supply, and feed yourself. Have areas of just grass, plant which can cause eutrophication (increasing nutri- a flower bed, grow some trees, leave some areas ent supply in water ecosystems leading to low disas wild natural growth and plant a garden. This solved oxygen, fish kills and unsafe water). year, I dug up the middle of the yard. Last year’s Your soil is living and needs the same necespotted urban garden was a fail, so I decided to go sities you need: air, water and nutrients. Aerating into the Earth this year. With the addition of two your soil can bring life back into severely comyears worth of compost material my soil is looking pacted ground found in the city. Roll an aerator healthy, plants are in and hopefully will survive the armed with pointy metal stakes around your yard next random hail storm. To water your garden or to open up your soil to air, water and nutrients yard, you don’t need a fancy rain collection bargaining easier access. This process gives your grass rel to harvest rain water. Throw out all the large a chance to grow strong roots leading to stronger buckets you have, or the kiddie pool, and utilize the plants without the use of any chemical. water falling from the sky to grow your plants. Check your pesticide for neonicotinoids, It’s great to connect back to Earth this spring which are a potent class of pesticides falsely and get to work on our yards, let’s just make sure thought to be safer for bees than other pesticides. we make decisions that support the long-term A new pollinator assessment report recently came health of our ecosystems at the same time. out from the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Naima Montacer is a freelance writer Panel for Biodiversity Ecosystem Services warning and conservationist. View more at her website that up to 40 percent of pollinators face extinction. EnviroAdventures.com. @naimajeannette
William "Bubba" Flint — Special Contributor
March 24 – 8:29 a.m. 1100 Block, Regal Row (75247) Burglary of a Business: An unknown suspect entered the property through a hatch on the rooftop and stole electrical wires. March 24 – 5:02 p.m. 1800 Block, Main St. (75201) Theft of Property: The suspect entered the complainant’s residence and stole two purses and shoes. March 24 – 11:59 p.m. 11800 Block, Preston Rd. (75230) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: The unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. March 25 – 3:24 a.m. 2400 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Building: The suspect entered the business and stole alcohol. March 25 – 10:49 a.m. 6100 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75209) Assault: The suspect struck the complainant on the arm with a metal bed frame rail. March 25 – 7:29 p.m. 4400 Block, W. University Dr. (75209) Theft of Property: The suspect deceived the complainant over the phone, and the complainant paid money due to a threat. March 26 – 3:16 a.m. 100 Block, S. Carroll Ave.
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CRIME WATCH
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(75226) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: An unknown suspect robbed the business at gunpoint.
March 27 – 4:35 p.m. 4200 Block, Lafayette St. (75204) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect forced the complainant’s back sliding door and stole the television.
March 26 – 3:30 a.m. 8600 Block, N. Stemmons Fwy. (75247) Criminal Mischief: The suspects shattered the complainant’s vehicle window with a baton.
March 27 – 4:51 p.m. 2700 Block, Gaston Ave. (75226) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole a bike off of the complainant’s patio after cutting a cable lock.
March 26 – 8:03 a.m. 5800 Block, Velasco Ave. (75206) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole a package off of the complainant’s porch.
March 28 – 8:48 a.m. 2800 Block, Congressman Ln. (75220) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole three 18-wheeler tires and damaged one.
March 26 – 2:13 p.m. 6300 Block, Diamond Head Cir. (75225) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect chipped the enamel off of the complainant’s vehicle emblem. March 27 – 12:36 a.m. 3500 Block, Webb Chapel Ext. (75220) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant and demanded money. March 27 – 10:46 a.m. 1700 Block, Hall St. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole
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March 28 – 10:29 a.m. 2600 Block, Freewood Dr. (75220) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect shot the complainant’s window with a BB gun causing damage. March 28 – 3:35 p.m. 3000 Block, Maple Ave. (75201) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s residence and stole property. March 28 – 11:42 p.m. 5600 Block, Mockingbird Ln. (75206) Assault: An unknown suspect threatened to use a handgun on the complainant.
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MULL IT OVER
Rangers look to be in October hunt By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com Going into a baseball season, when a team has strong starting pitching but weak hitting they focus on defense, fundamentals and “small ball.” When a team has a strong hitting lineup but weak pitching, they focus on the three-run home run and claw to hang on. This year’s Texas Rangers team has both pitching and hitting. If they can wait out the Photo courtesy of MLB return of starting pitcher Yu Cole Hamels has sights set on a pennant. Darvish (returning from 2015 Tommy John surgery) which return to glory. The Seattle Mariners should be mid-season and get results have Robinson Cano and Felix from an unheralded bullpen, the Rangers Hernandez and not much else. The will bring the World Series back to expected outfield of Nori Aoki, former Arlington and maybe this time win a Ranger Leoyns Martin and Seth Smith championship. But that remains a big “if.” will have M’s fans waxing for the days Baseball is often cyclical. The when Ken Griffey Jr., Ichiro Suzuki Rangers lost more players to the disand Jay Bruner roamed the outfield. abled list in 2015 than any other team. Once noted for great pitching and Late acquisition Cole Hamels and defense, the Oakland Athletics have Darvish started just 12 games for the neither — save Cy Young Award canTexas last season, and they still won the didate Sonny Gray — and are destined division. The team should stay much for the AL West cellar. healthier this season, and need to be. The Central Division is baseball’s The everyday lineup is stacked most balanced. The World Champion with Shin-Soo Choo, Adrian Beltre, Kansas City Royals have surprised Prince Fielder, Mitch Moreland and teams in the last two years, but have career infielder turned outfielder Ian lost their pitching edge. As always, the Desmond. The bench is so deep that Detroit Tigers will hit and added Justin budding superstar Joey Gallo has to Upton to a squad that already had start the year at Triple A. Miguel Cabrera and J.D. Martinez. The The Western Division posts some Chicago White Sox look intriguing on obstacles for the Rangers to overcome. paper, but clubhouse discourse hit the The Houston Astros are legitimate, and fragile team when power hitter Adam finally provide a true in-state rival for LaRoche retired because the team told the Rangers. Houston has a lights-out him his son was unwelcome in the starter in Dallas Keuchel and will be clubhouse and on the field. solid up the middle for years with Jose The Cleveland Indians have the Altuve and Carlos Correa. The Astros best manager in the division in Terry started out last season red-hot and Francona, but will have trouble scoring then came back to the pack. Playoffruns. Francona will have to improvise, worthy, the Astros probably won’t have and he will look for starting pitcher the same success early this season, but Corey Kluber to regain his 2014 form. are candidates to battle for the crown. Once again, except for Joe Mauer, The Los Angeles Angels have the fans will be hard-pressed to name a American League’s best player in Mike Minnesota Twins player but they are Trout. But the rest of the team has building with ‘no-names” that will grown old, and starting pitchers Jered trouble other teams. Weaver and C.J. Wilson try in vain to Since most baseball pundits are
entrenched on the east coast and don’t believe that baseball exists west of the Cumberland Gap, fans will hear a lot about the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees this season. Red Sox ranting will end quickly when the David Ortiz retirement tour begins. They are not that good. Do they really think that today’s version of Hanley Ramirez and Pedro Sandoval will bring a pennant? The Yankees however, will be a force as Alex Rodriquez also heads toward retirement on a yet to be determined date. The lineup is solid and gelling with Brett Gardner, Jacoby Ellsbury and Carlos Betran providing a solid outfield and Starlin Castro being exactly what they needed at second base. Yankee mystique will return in 2016. I want to like the Toronto Blue Jays with Troy Tulowitzki, Josh Donaldson, Jose “Bat Flip” Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion, but then I look at the starting pitching and bullpen and become disenchanted. Never count out the Tampa Bay Rays with Evan Longoria and Chris Archer or the Baltimore Orioles with Buck Showalter managing, but both teams have weaknesses. The Rays are stiffs up the middle and the O’s are whiffs in the middle of the lineup. First baseman and former Ranger Chris Davis struck out 208 times last season. The Astros and the Blue Jays will play in the wild card with fans singing “Oh, Canada” for a short time. Toronto will fall to Detroit in games that could be played in Hamilton, Ontario and the sneaky-good Rangers will beat the Yankees. Texas will beat the Tigers because of dominance by Hamels and Darvich. The locals will have it tough facing the Chicago Cubs — America’s darlings — in the World Series. Every sports and news program will be broadcasting live from Wrigleyville jumping on the Cubs bandwagon. I don’t think you will see any live remotes from J. Gilligan’s in Arlington. As difficult as it is to imagine, this is the year of the Cubs. Finally, after 108 years, the Cubs will be World Champions. And Rangers fans will just have to enjoy a plate of Irish Nachos at J. Gilligan’s wondering “what if?”
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Elephants have been getting a lot of press lately, but the lions still rule at the Dallas Zoo. Wichita, Kan., and the Henry Doorly Zoo, in Omaha, Neb.] also were in the process of building the same type of cutting-edge exhibits. It’s a complex and costly process, and all three zoos are non-profits, so it made sense to join forces to save these elephants.” Owned by the City of Dallas and managed by Dallas Zoo Management, the zoo employs more than 315 fulltime staff. The “Giants of the Savanna,” which opened in 2010, is an 11-acre habitat that is home to elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, cheetahs, ostriches, impalas, warthogs and red river hogs. “Our ‘Giants of the Savanna’ takes an all-new approach to caring for elephants,” Holloway said. “It’s a large, flexible area, designed by world renowned elephant experts with migration routes so the elephants can walk long distances. One of ours has been tracked going 17 miles in one day, and they average about 11 miles per day. In zoos of the past, the elephants never were able to walk that much. ‘Giants of the Savanna’ also allows the elephants to form their own social groupings,”
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Holloway said. “For instance, Jenny and Gypsy usually choose to stay together, as do Kamba and Congo. But occasionally, they all four meet up and trunk-wrestle, wallow in the mud or take a dip in the pond. We also have done something no other U.S. zoo has accomplished – our elephants often are allowed to mingle with our giraffes, zebras, kudus, ostriches and guinea fowl, as they would in the wild. That’s a magnificent thing to see.” Established in 1888, the Dallas Zoo is the oldest zoo in Texas and at 106 acres, it is also the largest in the state. “The Fort Worth Zoo is only 63 acres,” Lydia Jennings, Communications & Media Specialist for the Dallas Zoo, said. “So we are almost double the size.” With so much land, the zoo has made a conscious effort to grow food on the premises for customers in their restaurants and for the animals to eat. “We try to be as ecofriendly as possible,” Jennings said. “We have gardens all over the zoo that we grow our animal foods in, and we are growing trees and other produce for
our animals.” In addition to the sprawling “Giants of the Savanna,” the zoo has the “Gorilla Trail,” a one-mile trek featuring gorillas, chimpanzees and okapi. It is also where “Crocodile Isle” is located. The Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo, near the north entrance, is home to interactive exhibits. The Don Glendenning Penguin Cove features African coast penguins that are accustomed to a warmer climate than their polar cousins. And the popular “SOAR, A Festival of Flight” showcases birds from all around the world. A relatively new addition to the zoo is “Koala Walkabout.” “They sleep about twenty hours a day,” Jennings said. “They sleep more than cats. I didn’t know of any animals that slept more than cats.” The Dallas Zoo has been named one of the nation’s Top 10 Zoos by USA TODAY, and is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums. The zoo is located at 650 S. R.L. Thornton Freeway (I-35 at Marsalis) and is open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, visit DallasZoo.com.
Five signs that diets fail
By Turner Cavender
Question 3: Is your mood suddenly unpredictable? Everyone gets metabolic every You’ve considered it for once in a while, but if your diet weeks, months, years even. And is too restrictive, you may find now is the time that you’ve deyour mood swings coming with cided to make a change and go greater regularity and severity. on that diet. But don’t just dive in This happens because excesfeet first. First, take a long, hard sive caloric restrictions messes look at the diet you’re considering with the chemicals in your brain. and answer five questions before When this occurs, there is no tellproceeding. ing what direction your mood Only then can you be sure will go. your diet is not Before letting your going to land you diet ruin your relationin the land of diet ships and put your job at failure. risk, reconsider your diet Question 1: and find one that helps Does it make you you be cool, calm and hungry all day collect. every day? When Question 4: Does it you’re on a diet, it’s insist there is no need to Turner Cavender exercise? There are some normal to feel the occasional tinge diet plans that promise of hunger. Much of those light plenty of lost pounds without the hunger pangs, however, should addition of exercise. be done away with by drinking a If this is the type of diet glass of water. And if you stay busy you’re considering or are in the enough with life in general, you midst of, beware! Exercise comes ought to be able to ignore some with countless health benefits other hunger. But if your diet has that will make your weight loss you feeling hungry at all times, all the more beneficial. From you’re not going to last long. preventing chronic pain to imTo avoid falling into the pit proving your energy level and of hungry despair, go with a diet sleeping better, exercise is a vital that lets you eat protein, fiber and component to any diet. healthy fats. Also, as stated above, Question 5: Do you still drink plenty of water to avoid weigh the same? It is true that the confusing hunger with thirst. best way to lose weight is slowly Question 2: Does it force — approximately one or two you to drop food groups? A pounds per week. But take note healthy diet is one that incorthat slowly doesn’t mean not at all. porates appropriate amounts In the event you’ve been on a of food from each food group. diet for a few weeks without any When a diet cuts an entire food results to speak of, then your diet group from your eating options, is a flop. Drop it immediately and you’re going to have a hard time find something that will help you surviving your diet for longer lose pounds. Otherwise, you’ll get than a week or two. discouraged with your diet and One of the most popular swap it for the old habits that got food groups to cut is carbohyyou where you are now. drates. While not eating carbs Turner Cavender, CPT, is will indeed help you lose weight, owner of Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp carbs are what make it possible to and world renown online personal store energy to make it through trainer at Cavendercoaching.com. the day. No carbs, no energy, no “Remember J.A.M.O.D.I., Just a willpower to maintain your diet. matter of doing it.”
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6101 Bishop Blvd. Dallas, 75205 214-768-2787
Owen Arts Center at SMU — Dance students at SMU wow the audience in their latest performances during the department’s annual spring concert. Featuring the world premiere of a newly envisioned version of Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite, as well as Martha Graham’s Appalachian Spring and George Balanchine’s Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux, the ensemble displays true ballet bravura. 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. $13 for adults, $10 for seniors, $7 for students, faculty and staff.
April 2
7700 W. Northwest Highway Suite 300 Dallas, 75225 214-739-1124
Barnes & Noble — Come meet lifestyle and fashion guru Lauren Conrad as she signs her newest book, “Celebrate,” a dazzling and essential guide to entertaining. Filled with lifestyle tips and personal stories, Conrad’s book is sure to save your next party. Wristbands required. 3 p.m. Book must be purchased before signing.
April 3
2001 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-242-5100
Nasher Sculpture Center — Visit the Nasher Sculpture Center free of charge and enjoy enhanced programming on Nasher Prize Community Day. Celebrate the work of the Center’s first-ever Prize Laureate Doris Salcedo on this special day and view the artist’s film collection. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE!
April 3
2403 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-880-0202
Winspear Opera House — Enjoy the closing night of “Love Letters,” the latest in the Winspear’s 2015/16 Broadway Series Season. Ali McGraw and Ryan O’Neal star in the witty and revealing exploration of friendship, love and intimacy. “Love Letters” follows characters Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner throughout 50 years of wars, marriages, children and careers as they attempt to defy the forces keeping them apart. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $25-$135.
April 4
6101 Bishop Blvd. Dallas, 75205 214-768-2787
Owen Arts Center at SMU — Learn from chef, educator and author Bryant Terry, as he conducts a residency in Dallas. Known for his activism to create a healthy, just and sustainable food system, Terry will present a lecture and demonstration that aims to answer difficult questions regarding the availability of healthy food based on income, geography and race. He will also be at the Oak Cliff Cultural Center on April 5. 1 p.m. FREE!
April 5
1925 Elm St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3687
Majestic Theatre — Join Two Beans Productions in their rendition of “Miss Nelson is Missing!” The lighthearted musical follows the students of room 207 after their teacher Miss Nelson goes missing and is replaced with Miss Viola Swamp, a nasty substitute. The students must find their teacher — before it’s too late! Recommended for grades K-5. 10 a.m. $9.75-$14.75.
April 6
1409 S. Lamar St. Dallas, 75215 214-565-0383
Opening Bell Coffee — See what happens when three nationally touring comedians travel from Los Angeles to New York City to perform 25 shows in 28 days. Featuring Dan Frigolette, Andrew Frank and Sonya Vai, as well as local act Usama Siddiquee, laughs are sure to be had during the Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour. 8 p.m. Tickets $12 presale, $15 at the door.
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Fri 4/1
Who’s an April Fool? Franz Josef Haydn, b. 1732 Debbie Reynolds, b. 1932 Annette O’Toole, b. 1952 Rachel Maddow, b. 1973 1976 – Apple Computer was founded.
Sat 4/2
Hans Christian Andersen, b. 1805 Alec Guinness, b. 1914 Marvin Gaye, Jr., b. 1939 Emmylou Harris, b. 1947 Jesse Plemons, b. 1988 1877 – 1st Egg Roll held on White House grounds.
Sun 4/3
Marlon Brando, b. 1924 Doris Day, b. 1924 Jane Goodall, b. 1934 Alec Baldwin, b. 1958 Eddie Murphy, b. 1961 Amanda Bynes, b. 1986 1953 – 1st issue of “TV Guide” published.
Mon 4/4
Elmer Bernstein, b. 1922 Maya Angelou, b. 1928 Christine Lahti, b. 1950 Robt. Downey, Jr., b. 1965 Heath Ledger, b. 1979 1949 – NATO created by treaty of 12 nations.
Tue 4/5
Spencer Tracy, b. 1900 Bette Davis, b. 1908 Gregory Peck, b. 1916 Colin Powell, b. 1937 Paula Cole, b. 1968 1768 – 1st Chamber of Commerce in U.S. – in NY.
Wed 4/6
Lowell Thomas, b. 1892 Merle Haggard, b. 1937 Billy Dee Williams, b. 1937 Marilu Henner, b. 1952 Zach Braff, b. 1975 1896 – 1st modern Olympics began in Athens.
Thu 4/7
Billie Holiday, b. 1915 James Garner, b. 1928 Janis Ian, b. 1950 Tony Dorsett, b. 1954 Russell Crowe, b. 1964 1933 – Prohibition ended in the U.S.
THEATER PREVIEW
Lutz recaptures Garland at Uptown Players By Shari Goldstein Stern
Cinders.” Her credits also include “South Pacific,” “Thoroughly Modern Millie” and “Miracle On 34th Street.” We asked Lutz about the difference beWhen “End of the Rainbow” opens tween playing Judy Garland in this show and April 1 at 8 p.m., a local award winner will “The Boy from Oz,” and she portray the legendsaid, “I only sang a couple ary award-winner Judy of numbers in ‘Oz.’ In this Garland, and it won’t be show, I sing seven or eight the first time. The show by songs. Some are medleys. Uptown Players (UP) will The story is more about run at Kalita Humphreys who she was than in ‘The Theatre through April 17. Boy from Oz.’ She’s three Janelle Lutz was the or four years older [She was face behind Garland in 46]. Her voice and body are UP’s 2014 “The Boy from aging. She was still very acOz,” which earned her the tive, but slower at times, like 2014 Column award for when she was drunk and Best Supporting Actress in falling off the sofa!” a Musical. Now she reprisAbout the cast of es the character, but not “End of the Rainbow,” the role in Peter Quilter’s Lutz said. “They are all “End of the Rainbow,” a exquisite human beings, musical drama infused and on top of that they’re with comedy. Although great performers. I’m the show had a scant two lucky to be on stage with week run on Broadway these guys.” Directed by in 2012, it did capture Cheryl Denson, with musithe attention of the Tony cal direction and arrangeAwards. It was nominated Photo by Mike Morgan for best leading actress, Janelle Lutz is Judy Garland in Uptown ments by Adam C. Wright, Players’ “End of the Rainbow,” April 1- “End of the Rainbow” featured actor and best 17 at Kalita Humphreys Theatre. also stars Alexander Ross, sound design. Theatre Christopher Curtis and World and Drama Desk named Tracie Bennett best actress for her por- Paul J. Williams. UP’s “End of the Rainbow” will appear trayal of Judy Garland. at the Kalita Humphreys Theater, 3636 Turtle Lutz has been seen in Dallas theaters Creek Blvd. Performances are Thursdays, including Lyric Stage, WaterTower, Dallas Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sunday Children’s Theater and the new Brick Road matinees at 2 p.m., with no matinee perforTheater in Plano, where she recently played mance April 3. For information and tickets, Amy in “Company.” Before UP’s “The Boy visit uptownplayers.org. from Oz,” she appeared in Uptown’s “Soho shari@katytrailweekly.com
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TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH
only do I think about taking an extra mile on to my run, but I also find myself making use of five-minute If a thick, rubber-like breaks throughout black band has my day to make a replaced your flashy loop around my ofgold Rolex or sleek fice floor or taking silver Movado, phone calls while you’re not alone. walking outside, all These days, it is inin order to accucreasingly common mulate more steps. to see someone with a personal fitness Megan Lyons Seeing a sub-par number stare me tracker strapped on right in the face throughout his or her wrist, and (if the the day provides built-in person is anything like me!) accountability to move as notice him or her checking much as possible. it incessantly throughout the • They make fitness fun. day to see if the goal has been Getting a vibration, a typed met. So, are fitness trackers message or a graphic of helpful or over-hyped? fireworks when you comIn short, I am a fan of plete your step goal for the fitness tracker trend for the day may not sound four reasons: they encourage like your idea of fun, but movement, make fitness fun, the positive reinforcement allow customization and condoes actually bring a feelsider health holistically. ing of joy, accomplishment • They encourage moveand satisfaction to my day. ment. Of course, this is the Plus, many trackers offer intention of the product, the ability to compare your and I have found that fitness steps with friends and cretrackers do live up to their ate daily or weekly chalmission. As a highly active lenges, generating a sense of person myself, I was doubthealthy competition. ful that a simple band would • They allow customizaencourage me to move even tion. The common recommore but have found the mendation for adults is to idea of living up to my goal achieve 10,000 steps per day, surprisingly motivating. Not megan@thelyonsshare.org
and I think this is a great start. However, the typical American currently walks about 5,000 steps per day, so starting with a goal of 10,000 may be impractical. I start my clients with a goal of surpassing their current average, and gradually ease up over time, providing realistic and reinforcing steps to their personal improvement. Similarly, for someone like me who runs regularly, it may be easy to achieve 10,000 steps on a day that includes a run. On these days, I set my goals to be much higher, to ensure that I am moving throughout the day and not just while on the run. • They consider health holistically. I appreciate that fitness trackers are starting to incorporate metrics aside from steps into the picture of overall health. If your fitness tracker includes a heart monitor, the heart rate tracking can provide insight into how hard you are working during your workout, and even how stressed you are during different days of the week. Many fitness trackers also track sleep quality, and allow the user to include
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder
The coming week will see a great many individuals approach a crossroads of sorts, preparing to make an important transition of some kind — be it personal, professional or a combination of the two. It may be vast and monumental for some, or small and subtle, but in either event, the need to understand the reasons for it and the ramifications of it is absolute. In the case of professional change, there is likely a timetable to be observed in moving from one opportunity to the next — or, in some cases, one job to another. Where personal shifts are concerned, the movement may be more fluid and improvisational, and the need to do certain things at certain times may not be absolute. In all cases, eagerness can make all the difference. Money matters are likely to figure prominently, as no one will be able to do all that is required without proper funding — whether pennies, dollars or even entire fortunes are at play. Economizing will be the order of the day for almost everyone; overspending can stop anyone in his or her tracks. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You'll want to hold off on any celebrations until you are sure you have made the progress you expected to make. (April 5-April 19) – Stepping from one thing to the next may bring you in contact with a formidable obstacle of your own making. Use care at all times.
TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may still be waiting for news from someone who is nominally in charge. This week, you will likely discover that you have another option. (May 6-May 20) – Someone who has your best interests at heart may not be doing what you expect. Be patient, as he or she knows what you need right now. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Your status should remain unchanged throughout the week. Any uncertainty that you feel will not be noticed by others. (June 7-June 20) – You may have to put up with a certain interruption more than once. You can remain calm here and in other things as well. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You may find yourself traveling farther afield than you had originally planned. Take all necessary precautions. (July 8-July 22) – What others are asking of you may not be possible, at least not the way it's been imagined. You can suggest changes to the plan. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Fortune may seem to dictate one thing, but you suspect that a little manipulation can turn things in another direction. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – A situation develops
quickly that requires a heightened sense of propriety from you and all involved — though you must take the lead. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Work done by others can inspire you to achieve more than you had planned. Someone in particular offers you an unusual option. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You have choices to make, but always remember that your overall assignment will almost certainly remain constant. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may have no choice but to put yourself in danger in order to accomplish a certain task that is next on the list. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You may not be able to continue along your current path due to unforeseen circumstances that affect you on the home front. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You're likely to realize that someone else's motives are not what you thought they were. You benefit from this altered view! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You will have reason to cry foul on at least one occasion. You may have to explain your position to more than one judge. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You can afford to treat yourself
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OFF THE MARK
Do you need a fitness tracker to be healthy?
By Megan Lyons
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data on hydration and food intake as well. If you think a fitness tracker will help you reach your health goals, which one should you get? I have tried three versions myself and prefer my current Fitbit Charge HR. For a non-technical person, the Fitbit Charge HR is incredibly easy to use, is more accurate than most given the heart rate tracking mechanism, and offers on-band viewing of your steps and other metrics (many trackers require you to sync with your phone before you can see where you stand for the day). I am no technology expert, but from my experience and my clients’ experiences, I feel confident recommending the Fitbit Charge HR. If you would like to get the exact model that I have and recommend, check it out on Amazon at bit.ly/FitbitLyons. 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. a little better than you have in the past, but you must still avoid any overindulgence. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You're on the verge of making a choice that others would call extravagant. Can you really afford to do what you have planned? CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You want something to mean more, and this may lead you on a journey of discovery that takes you into new and exciting territory. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – The choices you make will affect those around you in ways you may not be able to see at first. Take precautions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) There is such a thing as being too careful. You'll want to avoid limiting your reach in such a way. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You can only come out on top by formulating a plan and insisting that everyone follow in your footsteps for as long as possible. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) The doubts you may harbor about a certain course of action are natural, but they may also hold you back when a bold approach is required. (March 6-March 20) – You can get much done in the time you have, but eventually you will have to set aside that pet project for a while.
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up the Hicks estate, the most expensive home in Dallas and likely Texas. I had been told Headline: he was shopping Andy Beal buys both properties the two most exand, just like when pensive homes in I cannot choose Dallas. And how? between two pairs It was that very of Jimmy Choos first asset purchase or Louboutins, of apartments in I think Beal just Waco, little old bought BOTH Waco, that ultiof them! Two of mately landed Beal the most amazCandace Evans ing properties in the keys to the two most expensive Dallas! homes in Dallas. The appraised value of the Looking at my favorite Crow home, which had been site in the whole wide world, listed with Allie Beth Allman, the Dallas Central Appraisal is $24,265,480. The listing District — you know I scan expired Nov. 17, 2015. Last it 24/7 — I see that the estate asking price was $46,000,000 of the late Margaret Crow for 6.13 acres in the prime at 4500 Preston Road has part of Highland Park, with a changed ownership. It is now 9500 plus square foot home of owned by “The Trust,” which the utmost elegance. has an address of 6000 Legacy In January, Andy Beal Drive. The deed transfer took bought the $100 million place on Feb. 26. priced Hicks-Crespi-Walnut 6000 Legacy Drive? Why, Place estate at 10000 Hollow that's the corporate offices Way Road. The Hicks propof Beal Bank! As in Andy erty is now owned by “The Beal, the wealthiest man in Daria Drive Trust” under Dallas, according to Forbes the name of Jacob Cherner, magazine's 2009 ranking of founder and chief executhe richest Americans. The tive at CSG Investments at ... billionaire, who just snapped 6000 Legacy Drive in Plano.
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The appraised value of the former Hicks estate, by the way, is now $41,274,000 on the 20 acre plot of land, then $3,082,500 on 2.466 acres. Which means Beal likely did not pay $100,000,000 for the whole estate (are those enough zeros?). I LOVE the way this man buys dirt! Andy Beal is apparently a genius at finding and buying value, and he doesn't overpay. I love the way he has his executives prepare reports on available assets, then questions them in a room called “The Fishbowl,” while he keeps his computer covered in cardboard. Would have liked to be a fly on the wall when they were discussing this real estate. The man likes his privacy and he doesn't follow the herd mentality, according to this 2010 Dallas Morning News article. Not many years ago, lenders were bagging profits by making loan after loan after
ill-fated loan. Andy Beal saw the easy money and ran the other way. The loans made no sense to his mathematical mind. As a giant credit bubble expanded, he let his Plano-based financial business shrink. He all but stopped lending between 2004 and 2007. Now that the bubble has burst, the numbers make sense again, and Beal's business is booming. He's also emerging as one of the nation's few tycoons who added to their fortunes during the recession. His net worth of $4.5 billion makes him the richest man in Dallas. Banking is far from his only interest, however. Brandon Formby says Beal “dropped out” of Michigan State University, where he was taking math courses, but I have heard that he may have just been bored because of his highly gifted math intelligence. He came from a lovely middle class family in Lansing, Mich.
HAMMER AND NAILS
Nights heat up with outdoor fire pits
His mother was a state government secretary, father a mechanical engineer. And it seems like he has been working since he was very young. As a kid, he found a lot of ways to earn money. He mowed lawns. He and his brother charged other kids to throw darts at balloons attached to wooden boards in his backyard. He and an uncle repaired and sold televisions. Beal started a business that physically moved houses from one part of town to another. He also managed about a dozen rental properties. In 1976, when Andy Beal was 23, he bid on some distressed real estate at a federal auction in Washington, D.C., and almost got a Gulfport, Miss. apartment complex but ended up with a Waco apartment building instead. His winning bid was $217,500, which included $17,500 of his own money and a $200,000 loan, according to “The Professor, the Banker
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Outdoor fire pits function as a third living space for family gatherings. likelihood that people will stay no matter which way FIRE PITS ARE the wind blows. No smoke POTENTIALLY burning your guests’ eyes, A VERY DIY and you won’t smell like campfire smoke for days. AFFORDABLE OPTION, ESPECIALLY If you don’t like the usual glass rocks in your gas fire FOR THOSE WITH pit, there are other options Stephan Sardone SMALLER HOMES. like sculptured pieces resembling real wood. Fire pits are fun, but There are a lot of fire pit opalways remember: Safety first, estions: High fire pits, which are genpecially if you have small children erally coffee table height; fire pits around. Make sure it’s not near an set in the middle of the table, which overhang and is far enough away allow guests to eat and drink with a from the house so flames don’t catch. fire conveniently placed in the cenPermanent fire pits have walls on ter; fire pits built inside of the wall, all sides that prevent sparks from which becomes more of a feature or spreading outside. You can use a wire focal point; fireplace devices, which mesh on top of a fire pit as well, and create the illusion of a real fire and gas fire pits tend to be safer, as they put off heat; and those set in the are controlled with a knob. ground at level with one’s feet. Fire pits can add value to your Permanent fire pits are generhome and your quality of life. Let ally made of stone, clay or fire-resisthis space create for you the illusion tant brick. Other materials include of that expensive camping trip or stucco or concrete. Portable fire pits that 4th of July party you couldn’t are available in many different maget a babysitter for. terials and shapes and can be moved around the yard or even taken on Stephan Sardone is owner of that camping trip. Most fire pits Sardone Construction and has been use either gas or wood. If possible, helping people improve their life by reget the gas line out there to create a modeling their home around their life. nice hot gas fire pit, increasing the
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and the Suicide King: Inside the Richest Poker Game of All Time,” a book by Michael Craig. “I had never been to Texas,” Beal told the Dallas Morning News in 1997. “My plan was to finish college at Baylor, but I got busy starting little businesses and never did.” He sold that apartment complex three years later, netted a million-dollar profit, and started doing more real estate deals and organized seminars on government loans, then banking, then poker, etc. So it was that very first asset purchase of apartments in little old Waco, which ultimately landed Beal the keys to the two most expensive homes in Dallas. 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.
HIP TO BE SQUARE
Surgical options for knee arthritis By Dr. Don Hohman
By Stephan Sardone
There’s a whole culture surrounding fireplaces. The ambience, mood and warmth can accent any space, creating a warm getaway on those cold winter nights. But what about the spring and summer months? Between now and July is prime outdoor weather: warm days, cool evenings. An outdoor fire pit is an ideal third functioning living space where people gather for family, fellowship and food. Whether it’s a cookout, camping or pool party, a fire creates camaraderie. You may not have the time or money to plan a camping trip, but maybe you have a bottle of wine and a fire pit. It becomes an evening to unwind and appreciate aspects of your home that you may not normally experience. This extra living space gives everyone a taste of the outdoors without breaking the bank, and it brings the social life to you. In particular, a seating area around a fire pit is great for couples. Stay warm on those cool, breezy nights while you stargaze with your spouse. Most rooms in the home have a TV, and usually at least one person wants to talk while the other wants to watch. This outdoor seating area with a fire pit eliminates such distraction, allowing for quality time. Families greatly benefit from an outdoor fireplace too. If the kids are restless for a mini getaway, take them outside for the evening with hot dogs and s’mores. Fire pits are potentially a very DIY affordable option, especially for those with smaller homes. Sometimes, while one spouse is entertaining friends, the other spouse gets kicked out or retreats to the master bedroom. A fire pit area creates space for company to congregate, while allowing the other spouse to remain in their home comfortably.
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This home is located on 4500 Preston Road and is listed for $24,265,480.
gold standard when conservative treatment for arthritis of your knee dhohman@gdortho.com has failed. This procedure involves When non-surgical treatments resecting the ends of the bones of for knee arthritis fail, you and your the knee and replacing them with doctor may consider a combination of metal surgery. Learn about and plastic. The procewhich surgical options dure is one of the most are optimal for treating successful of all surgical osteoarthritis in your procedures. On average, knee. TKR provides 90-95 perArthroscopy. cent pain relief and has a Arthroscopy involves 1-2 percent complication a surgeon making a rate. Approximately 90 small incision in your percent of replaced knees knee and irrigating and will be satisfactory twenremoving loose pieces ty years after surgery. of cartilage. In the arOsteotomy. This Dr. Don Hohman thritic knee, there is a procedure involves cutvery limited role for an ting the bone and reoriarthroscopy. Results of a “clean out” enting the alignment of the knee. It or a “wash out” are unpredictable at has traditionally been reserved for best and should be avoided. younger patients with malaligned Partial knee replacement — knees who participate in highthe unicompartmental knee. A demand activities such as sports. surgeon performing a partial knee Osteotomy has fallen out of favor replacement, also known as a “uni,” due to inferior results compared to replaces only the part of the knee knee replacements. There are some that is worn out. This can be either newer technologies that may imthe knee cap-femur joint (patelloprove outcomes, but currently ostefemoral) or more commonly — the otomy has a limited role in the treatfemur-shin joint (femoral-tibial). ment of osteoarthritis of the knee. These procedures are appealing beCartilage procedure. This procause they are generally less invasive, cedure involves harvesting cartilage more normal tissue is retained, and cells and transplanting them into the recovery is easier. area of disease in your knee. While The ideal candidate for these appealing in concept, there is very procedures is an evolving topic. little role for this procedure in an Issues of location and amount of arthritic knee and has no role to play disease as well as the amount of dein the treatment of the advanced formity present are important conarthritic knee. siderations. Newer technologies such Donald Hohman, MD, is a felas computers, robots and custom lowship trained orthopaedic surgeon guides have been introduced to this specializing in joint replacements of concept in attempts to improve outthe hip and knee. He completed his comes. The influence of these techspecialty training at the Brigham and nologies has yet to be determined. Women’s Hospital of the Harvard Outcomes of partial knee replaceMedical School, Boston, Mass. If you ments can be comparable to total have any further questions please feel knee replacements ten years after free to utilize the educational materisurgery. al provided on the website GDOrtho. Total knee replacement. Total com, or his office can be reached at Knee Replacement (TKR) is the 214-252-7039.
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RESTAURANT REVIEW
Pizza Co. puts slice in late night pangs there’s a good mix of them. The crust is crisp but not dry, and the sauce has just a touch of heat that balances out the buttery mozzarella. One another visit, we built a pie with jalapeño and Italian sausage. Again, the crust had just enough bite and the ratio of cheese/sauce/toppings was right on. While pizza is definitely the focus here, there are also sandwiches, salads and appetizers, as well as wings. The Crack-Fried Chicken Sandwich is a chicken breast fried and tossed in your choice of sauce. I went with the mild buffalo sauce, which was plenty hot for me. It was flavorful, but the chicken was a little dry. The crack fries on the side were thin and crisp, tossed in the pizza seasoning they use on all of their pizzas. The Caesar Salad is large enough Photo by Sara Newberry to share. The dressing is rich with Greenville Avenue Pizza Co. serves quality pies into the Parmesan and garlic, the croutons wee hours of the night. are crisp and the garlic knot perched on the side of the bowl was fluffy and By Sara Newberry warm from the oven. Appetizers are solid, if not groundbreaking. Pizza is one of those hot-button foods that Pizza Poppers are like a miniature version of a everyone seems to have a very strong opinion Double Dave’s pizza roll, including the ranch on about. Thin crust, deep dish, Brooklyn-style, the side. Toasted ravioli is the breaded and fried Chicago-style, Naples-style — there’s a style for version you might find in St. Louis, served with everyone. Personally, I just want a flavorful pie marinara. Cheese bites are also exactly what you that’s not drowning in sauce and doesn’t feel might expect: triangles of mozzarella, breaded skimpy. Greenville Avenue Pizza Co. (GAPC) and fried. Again, nothing earth-shattering, just turns out just that, and more. well-cooked food that’s comforting and familiar. Open since 2007, GAPC has flown pretty Greenville Avenue Pizza Co. is one of those much under the radar in the Great Dallas Pizza places that have been around for what seems Wars. No pizzaiolo was flown in from Naples to like forever and always seems to be busy. Both time the cooking of these pizzas. There are wacky of these are understandable, given the quality ingredients from time to time (currently it is and consistency of what they are serving. crawfish), but for the most part, its familiar favorites: pepperoni, mushrooms, sausage, etc. But this GREENVILLE AVENUE PIZZA CO. is not to say this isn’t a pretty good pizza. 1923 Greenville Ave. The menu is pretty standard: you can 214-826-5404 choose from one of the standard pies or build gapc.co your own. We chose the supreme on one visit, Sunday: 11 a.m. to Midnight which arrives, loaded with pepperoni, ham, Monday: 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. green peppers, onions, mushrooms, bacon and Tuesday - Thursday: 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. olives. The toppings are evenly distributed, and Friday - Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 a.m.
DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
No topping this Eggs Benedict recipe By Dotty Griffith
Dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Chef William (Bill) Lundstrom cooks with Texas swagger at Grill & Vine in the new Westin Dallas Downtown. His adaptation uses smoked beef brisket in place of traditional ham or Canadian bacon, and toasted brioche instead of English muffins. The result is a robust breakfast or brunch dish. Smoke your own brisket or pick up some at your favorite barbecue joint or supermarket deli. GRILL & VINE SMOKED BRISKET EGGS BENEDICT Hollandaise Sauce: 4 egg yolks 1/2 tablespoon cider vinegar 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup clarified butter, melted Dash Tabasco Sauce or favorite red pepper sauce Salt and pepper to taste Per serving: 1 brioche bun, cut in half and lightly toasted 3 ounces or 1/3 cup shredded smoked beef brisket 2 soft poached eggs To prepare Hollandaise: Heat water in bottom of double boiler over high heat until boiling. Reduce heat to maintain hot water just
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Smoked Brisket Eggs Benedict. below the boil. In the top of a double boiler over very hot water, whisk together egg yolks, cider vinegar and lemon juice. Continue whisking until egg mixture has thickened and doubled in volume. Remove from heat. Add warm clarified butter in a steady stream, whisking constantly until well-blended. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Tabasco. Keep Hollandaise warm over hot water. Do not boil.
To assemble each serving: Top each half of brioche with equal amounts of beef and a poached egg. Pour a tablespoon (or as desired) Hollandaise over each egg. Repeat as needed for desired number of servings. Makes 1 serving. GRILL & VINE - THE WESTIN DALLAS DOWNTOWN 1201 Main St. Dallas, 75202 972-584-6650 westindallasdowntown.com
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MOVIE TRAILER
‘Midnight Special’ is an exceptional thriller destined for cult status
By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood
When the brilliant science fiction thriller “Midnight Special” ends, the audience receives little explanation regarding what has happened. The slow burn, fascinating journey that director/writer Jeff Nichols takes you on is so emotionally resonating that it doesn’t matter. “Midnight Special” is destined to become a cult classic, embraced by those that don’t need their sci-fi yarns tied up with a bow and hated by, well, everyone else. If you find yourself constantly asking “why is this happening” during movies, this one may not be your cup of tea. During the course of 111 minutes, “Midnight Special” methodically reveals all of the reasons that the federal government, a religious cult, and his parents are obsessed with finding and controlling an 8-yearold boy named Alton (a superb Jaeden Lieberher). Essentially a road trip movie, “Midnight Special” begins with Alton’s father,
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Director/writer Jeff Nichols' "Midnight Special" is an homage to movies of the 1970s. Roy (Michael Shannon) and Lucas (Joel Edgerton) speeding away at sunset from a cheap Texas motel in a Chevelle, immediately giving this modern day southern gothic tale a 1970s look and feel. In the back of the car, reading comic books with a flashlight while wearing blackout goggles is Alton. Roy and Lucas are armed to the teeth, and after an Amber Alert in which Roy is named the suspect, their motives
become highly suspicious. The movie then moves to an exceptionally creepy religious compound called “The Ranch” led by Calvin Meyer (Sam Shepard, fully channeling Warren Jeffs). Instead of going “full Waco,” the FBI moves in without force, detains everyone in the compound, and let it be known they are interested in tracking down Alton and his abductors, who had been raised for the last two years by Meyer.
The air of mystery only thickens as “Midnight Special” deepens further during NSA agent Paul Sevier’s (Adam Driver) questioning of The Ranch residents. They believe that Alton has special powers delivered to him from God, while the FBI sees Alton as a threat and potential weapon. The true nature of Alton’s “abilities” is too good to reveal, and Nichols resists all urges to spill the beans too quickly. A less disciplined
director would have spelled it all out then turned this into a silly chase flick. Instead, Nichols is using a science fiction premise to tell a story about what parents (Kirsten Dunst eventually shows up as Alton’s mother) will do to protect their child. This is the fifth movie that Nichols has made featuring Michael Shannon, and it’s abundantly clear why this partnership works. Nichols has written a character with steely resolve and an unrelenting desire to help his son, which Shannon completely inhabits with his typical intensity. That conviction is all over Shannon’s face the entire movie and there’s never a moment of false emotion. Like another Nichols film, “Mud,” “Midnight Special” requires a sturdy performance from a young actor and Jaeden Lieberher’s work is quite spectacular. There are a handful of scenes in which adults are looking to Lieberher’s Alton for answers, and he comes off much wiser than his years. There is one scene that he shares with an
extremely wary Driver that is simultaneously anxious and funny and, if not for a jaw dropping finale, would be the highlight of the entire film. The methodical build up of “Midnight Special” is due to the work of three things: Nichols’ direction and script, the cinematography of Adam Stone and the music from David Wingo. The first half of the movie occurs during night, which Stone captures beautifully with what seems to be natural light. Wingo’s creepy, dark score builds then finishes with a crescendo that only adds to the aforementioned emotionally powerful finale. “Midnight Special” is a fantastic science fiction story that is a bit of an homage to movies of the 1970s. The relationships and actions of the characters becomes more important than learning why it is all happening and eventually are the driving force of the entire plot. Jeff Nichols has cleverly disguised a family-oriented movie with supernatural overtones that only makes his next movie that much more anticipated.
TRAVEL
UNCLE BARKY’S BITES
NBC plots return to top spot
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By Ed Bark
unclebarky@verizon.net The network of the Peacock can’t let loose with a full-throated crow yet, but at least is entitled to a muted one. NBC, no longer a loss leader among the Big Four broadcast networks, will end up running second in total viewers this season while still hotly contesting the No. 1 spot among advertiser-prized 18-to-49-year-old viewers. In each case, CBS is No. 1, although without the big boost from Super Bowl 50, it would trail NBC among 18-to-49-year-olds. By mid-May, NBC, CBS, ABC and Fox all will have announced
Ed Bark NBC STRUCK IT RICH IN RECENT WEEKS WITH THE STEVE HARVEYHOSTED “LITTLE BIG SHOTS”
their new fall lineups. In our second of four dissections, let’s see what’s up and down with NBC. CANCELLATION CORRAL: NBC made several missteps early with “The Player,” “Truth Be Told,” “Best Time Ever with Neil Patrick Harris” and the very ill-considered “Heroes Reborn” already down for the count. “You, Me and the Apocalypse” likewise won’t be invited back, while both “Telenovela” and “Undateable” are unlikely returnees. On the bubble are “Grimm” and “The Mysteries of Laura,” while it’s still a little too early to tell whether three spring arrivals — “Heartbeat,” “Crowded” and “The Carmichael Show” — will live to see next season. BEAUTY MARKS: NBC struck it rich in recent weeks with the Steve Harvey-hosted (left) “Little Big Shots,” which took off like a rocket in the ratings and already is picked up for Season 2. The network likewise will be renewing the first-year series “Blindspot,” “Shades of Blue,” “Superstore” and “Chicago Med.” One more newcomer, the drama series “Game of Silence,” is set for an April 12 premiere. The Peacock also has two juggernauts that still show no signs of wear and tear. “Sunday Night Football” and “The Voice” give NBC multi-hours of ratings domination while producer Dick Wolf ’s “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago P.D.” and “Chicago Med” threesome remains solid if not spectacular after his “Law & Order” franchise withered down to the still dependable “Law & Order: SVU.” BLEMISHES: There aren’t that many at the moment. NBC had planned to launch a new version of “Coach” this season while also grooming a comedy series for Bill Cosby. The latter idea was see NBC on page 11
Ferries on the East River offer stunning views of the New York City skyline.
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Bobbing through ‘The Big Apple’ By Michael Wald
wald.world@yahoo.com It’s often said that the nicest cities are built on the water, whether it’s a river, a lake or the sea. And there’s no water city like New York, with the Hudson River and East River running through it. Seeing a city from the water offers an entirely different perspective than seeing it from its streets. The skylines are what people remember more than the bustling streets. If you want to see New York from the river, there are sightseeing cruises that take you around Manhattan and even serve dinner. The Staten Michael Wald Island Ferry and the ferry to the Statute of Liberty have been around for a long time offering views of New York from the water as they transport you to a practical destination. New York’s water taxis are relatively new. They exist on limited routes, taking people to work in Manhattan from their homes in the boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn. New York transportation authorities have decided that the rivers form great roadways. And using rivers helps with congestion, reducing the number of cars, in one of the most congested cities on the planet. No need to dig tunnels or run cables to use the rivers! So it has been announced that a new water-based ferry system will be instituted in New York. I predict it will offer tourists a great way to see the city from the water! The nice part about this change is the cost will go down. The ferry to Staten Island is free now and will remain free. The new ferry system will cost the same as the subway, currently $2.75, to ride. Today, the ferries that operate charge $4. The new system will not have free transfers to the bus or subway system, but transfers between ferries will be free. This will be particularly good for tourists who can take a round trip for the price of one subway ride. The new system will be equipped with free WiFi access. Discounts will be available for seniors, children and New Yorkers with disabilities. The ferries will be accessible to disabled passengers, and passengers will be allowed to bring bicycles on the ferry for $1. The East River Ferry Company which currently operates routes between Queens and Brooklyn to and from Manhattan lost the bid for the new service and will cease operations. The winning bid went to another established boating company, Hornblower, Inc. It which will operate under contract with the transit system, but its name will be transparent to the public. The new ferry system will have six routes and 21 landings. One feature of the new system is that it will be environmentally friendly. It will employ modern engine design with reduced emissions, low noise, low fuel consumption and a minimum wake system. Many of the new routes will connect new areas of New York to Wall Street. The first of the new routes is scheduled to open in 2017. They will operate from Rockaway, South Brooklyn and Astoria Queens, all of which will stop at Wall Street. The longest trip will be from Rockaway. With one stop it is estimated the ferry trip will take one hour. A second set of new routes is set to start operations in 2018. Approximately 500,000 New Yorkers live within a half-mile of the new ferry landings, so this new transportation system is expected to have heavy usage. 4.6 million trips are estimated to be taken on the new ferry system annually. The financing of the system is interesting. New York City is providing $30 million annually toward its operation. The City is hoping to recoup some money as it shares fare revenue once ridership exceeds 5.6 million passengers. Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com.
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Our Favorite Restaur ants
AMERICAN – HOMESTYLE Beck’s Prime 5931 Forest Ln. 972-661-8681 Bubba’s Cooks Country 6617 Hillcrest 214-373-6527 Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 2014 Irving Blvd. 214-742-8646
ASIAN – JAPANESE – SUSHI Blue Sushi Sake Grill 7859 Walnut Hill, #100 972-677-7887 KU Sushi 11661 Preston Rd, #160 214-750-8743 Little Katana 4527 Travis St. 214-443-9600 Pei Wei Asian Diner 8305 Westchester Dr. 214-765-9911 Sushi Kyoto II 6429 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-9991 Ten Ramen 1818 Sylvan Ave. 972-803-4400 WaiWai Kitchen – Sushi, Noodles 4315 Lemmon Ave. 214-520-8868 BAKERY – DESSERTS – ICE CREAM Celebrity Café & Bakery 10720 Preston Rd,#1016 214-373-0783 Crème de la Cookie 6025 Royal Ln. 214-363-4766 6706 Snider Plaza 214-265-5572 Einstein Bros. Bagels 3827 Lemmon Ave. 214-526-5221 6011 Royal Ln. 214-265-1435 6109 Berkshire Ln, #A 214-691-2445 Gigi’s Cupcakes 5450 W. Lovers, #130 214-352-2253 Highland Park Soda Fountain 3229 Knox St. 214-521-2126
Marble Slab Creamery 3001 Knox St., #103 214-219-0300 6130 Berkshire Ln. 214-369-5566 Mojo Donuts 6522 Lemmon Ave. 214-357-5154 Mustang Donuts 6601 Hillcrest Ave. 214-363-4878 The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 214-855-0003 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. 214-219-2665 Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird 214-987-1200 Top Pot Doughnuts 8611 Hillcrest, #195 469-232-9911 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln. 214-520-7680
The Corner Bar & Grill 4830 McKinney 214-219-8002 The Ginger Man - Uptown 2718 Boll St. 214-754-8771 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney Ave. 214-965-9926 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-389-2120 The Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0106 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. 214-956-9522 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. 214-443-7818
BAR-B-Q Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue 5601 Lemmon, A-1 214-521-8868 Big Al’s Smokehouse Barbecue 3125 Inwood Rd. 214-350-9445 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2324 McKinney Ave. 469-248-3149 Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St. 214-468-0600 Peggy Sue Bar-B-Q 6600 Snider Plaza 214-987-9188 Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-352-2752
BREAKFAST AND/OR LUNCH Bailey’s Cafe 2525 Inwood Rd., #123 214-350-9445 Original Pancake House 2900 Lemmon Ave. 214-528-7215 4343 W. NW Hwy,#375 214-351-2012 Two Sisters 3111-C Monticello 214-526-1118
BARS, PUBS & TAVERNS 6th Street Bar / Uptown 3005 Routh St. 214-965-0962 Big Al’s McKinney Ave. Tavern 2907 McKinney Ave. 214-969-1984 British Beverage Co. 2800 Routh St., #115 214-922-8220 Cliff’s Bar & Grill 3403 McKinney Ave. 214-303-1151
BURGERS, DELI & SANDWICHES Blues Burgers 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-750-9100 BGR – The Burger Joint 3001 Knox St., #108 469-941-4471 Burger House 6913 Hillcrest 214-361-0370 Chip’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 4530 W. Lovers Ln. 214-691-2447 East Hampton Sandwich Co. 6912 Snider Plaza 214-363-2888 Gazeebo Burgers 5950 Royal Ln. 214-368-3344
Goff’s Hamburgers 6401 Hillcrest 214-520-9133 Great American Hero 4001 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-2070 Hunky’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 3930 Cedar Springs 214-522-1212 Jake’s Hamburgers 2702 McKinney, #101 214-754-8001 Jersey Mike’s Subs 3001 Knox St. 214-520-7827 5301 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-7611 8411 Preston Rd., #118 214-691-7827 Mooyah Burger 6713 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-987-2666 Potbelly Sandwich Shop 5921 Forest Ln., #100 972-392-7771 Smashburger 4235 W. NW Hwy, #100 972-220-1222 Snuffer’s 8411 Preston Rd, #112 214-265-9911 Subway – SMU area 6935 Hillcrest 214-444-9068 Village Burger – West Village 3699 McKinney 214-443-9998
Wild About Harry’s – Katy Trail Serving up Harry’s mother's recipe of creamy frozen custard in many flavors made daily, award-winning hot dogs & a friendly atmosphere, Harry's has become the place to eat and relax for everyone. Open: 10 am – 10 pm, 7 days a week. www.wildaboutharrys.com 3113 Knox St. 214-520-3113 CHINESE Howard Wang’s China Grill 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-954-9558
4343 N.W. Hwy, #345 214-366-1606 Royal China 6025 Royal Ln., #201 214-361-1771 Wang’s Chinese Café 6033 Luther Ln. 214-265-1688 COFFEE & SPECIALTIES Drip Coffee Co. 4343 W. Lovers Ln. 214-599-7800 Oak Lawn Coffee 2720 Oak Lawn 214-219-5511 Sip Stir Cafe 3800 McKinney, #180 214-443-9100 Starbucks 2801 Allen St., #180 214-965-9696 3216 Knox St. 214-520-2273 4343 W. NW Hwy. 214-654-0704 Union Coffee Shop 5622 Dyer St. 214-242-9725 ECLECTIC Angela’s Cafe 7979 Inwood Rd. 214-904-8122 Black-Eyed Pea 3857 Cedar Springs 214-521-4580 Bread Winners Café & Bakery 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-4940 5560 W. Lovers, #260 214-351-3339 Buzzbrews 4334 Lemmon Ave. 972-521-4334 Café Brazil 3847 Cedar Springs. 214-461-8762 Café Express 5600 W. Lovers, #109 214-352-2211 Denny’s 2030 Market Ctr. Blvd. 214-749-6215 Dick’s Last Resort 2211 N. Lamar, #100 214-747-0001 Eden Rest. & Pastries 4416 W. Lovers Ln. 972-267-3336
MENTAL HEALTH By Lynette Payne
April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month. To most of us the thought of even one child suffering from abuse or neglect, much less the death of a child is beyond comprehension. The Lynette Payne statistics however, are staggering. The total number of confirmed child abuse and/or neglect victims in Texas is close to 70,000 children annually. These children were victims of someone they thought they could trust; of someone they should have been able to trust. A bad economy puts added stress on all households and often results in an increase in family violence. At Galaxy Counseling Center the clients we see tend to be the working poor, often single parent households, many of whom work two jobs. It is common for many of the families we treat to have a generational cycle of abuse. Some of
dropped for obvious reasons while “Coach” was deemed to be unplayable. The Peacock’s Friday night lineup remains in disarray, with only “Dateline” providing halfway decent ratings. FUTURE POSSIBILITIES: Here are some of the pilots that may well be joining NBC’s 2016’17 lineup. ***Believe it or not, there may be yet another “Chicago” story coming. Wolf ’s “Chicago Justice” would lawyer up with a cast that includes Carl Weathers, Philip Winchester and Lorraine Touissaint. ***”Midnight Texas” – Adapted from the best-selling books by Charlaine Harris, this drama would populate a small Texas town with vampires, werewolves and witches, oh my. ***A series adaptation of the Liam Neeson “Taken” films replaces him with Clive Standen (duplicitous Rollo from History’s “Vikings”). Jennifer Beals is among the co-stars.
Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. 469-893-9400 Lucky’s Cafe 3531 Oak Lawn 214-522-3500 The Rustic 3656 Howell St. 214-730-0596 Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave. 214-871-2346 ETHIOPIAN Dallul 2515 Inwood Rd, #117 214-353-0805 FRENCH Rise No 1 Salon de Souffle 5360 W. Lovers, #220 214-366-9900 Toulouse Café & Bar 3314 Knox St. 214-520-8999 Whisk Crepes Café 1888 Sylvan Ave. 469-353-9718 GERMAN Kuby’s Sausage House 6601 Snider Plaza 214-363-2231 GREEK Greek Isles 5934 Royal Ln. 214-234-7662 Little Greek 9665 N. Central Exwy. 214-696-1234 Do you have a favorite area restaurant or bar you want to see listed in this Directory? If so, please call:
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our clients are referred by Child Protective Services to seek counseling at Galaxy so that family issues do not escalate and result in the harming of a child. We work with our families to ease their anxieties and frustrations, minimize the chaos in their lives, and learn ways to manage anger so that they don’t resort to violence. Our philosophy is to break the cycle of abuse by providing a safe place where their voices are heard and their feelings are respected. The need is great and there are ways we can all help in our communities: • Don’t be afraid to get involved, learn to recognize and report child abuse/neglect. • Talk to your children and make them aware of resources available to help other children who might be in an abusive environment. • Become aware of the trigger points in your own family and learn ways to diffuse potentially violent situations. • Support your families, friends and neighbors—let the parents and the children know you are someone they can trust. Those who experience childhood abuse
***In another potential feature film spinoff, Sarah Michelle Gellar hopes to reprise her role from 1999’s “Cruel Intentions.” Peter Gallagher and his eyebrows would also be part of the mix. ***The comedy series ”Good Place” already has a 13-episode commitment, with Ted Danson and Kristen Bell fronting the cast. ***”Crunch Time” – Craig Ferguson would play a
are more likely to have greater levels of PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). This in turn increases the risk for additional mental and physical health problems such as panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, social phobia, depression, suicide and substance abuse, as well as, impaired immune function, obesity, and increased risk of diabetes. Studies have shown that childhood trauma is highly correlated with risky sexual behavior, eating-related problems and self-harm. Every child should be allowed to live in a healthy, safe environment. The safety of the children in our community is everyone’s responsibility. By being aware of the issue and knowing what steps to take, you can make a difference in the life of a child. Lynette Payne is executive director of the nonprofit Galaxy Counseling Center. For the past 40 years, Galaxy has provided counseling services for 60,000 families, couples, groups, individuals and children, ages three and up in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Contact Lynette and Galaxy Counseling Center at 972-272-4429.
temperamental game show host, with Andrea Anders (“Joey”) trying to rein him in as his producer. RANDOM NIBBLES: Larry Mowry, CBS11’s chief meteorologist for the past eight years, is leaving a big void by joining Chicago’s ABC-owned WLS-TV. The search is already on for his successor. Also leaving DFW: NBC5 weekday morning reporter
Ellen Bryan (for Washington, D.C.’s WUSA-TV) and NBC5 weeknight co-anchor Amanda Guerra, who says she’s taking a “time out” from TV news. 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.
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comprehensive exams in six of the 10 subjects. The final event in the competition is a quiz relay, pitting waves of student teams against each other in front of an audience. “By Christmas, I guess the ones that are truly competing, most of them have read the resource guide twice, three times,” Bergeron said. For first-time Academic Decathlon participant Cheyenne Son, knowing how much study time she would have to put in to make the team was intimidating. She was already taking all Advanced Placement classes and participating in sports. “I didn’t think I would be able to read all of that, and at that point I didn’t want to be on the team, and I didn’t want to try that hard because I thought it would be too much work,” Son said, Things changed when testing began. Each day during practice the students take a test over the binder, and the scores are projected on the wall. Seeing the scores made her more competitive. She doubled down on her studying. “I just suddenly felt competitive and wanted to start getting better and see my scores higher up,” Son said. According to Bergeron, that type of commitment is necessary when you’re trying to field a successful team. “We have reading schedules, but we can’t make the kids read,” Bergeron said. “At the end of the day, if the student didn’t like his score, her score, we’ll talk to them. We’ll say ‘OK, what did you do this weekend?’ And then we’ll just try to get to start talking about how they are studying. It’s up to each kid to try to develop their own study style. Also, we try to help them for when they get to college and when they study their own subjects.” Throughout fall semester students take tests, study and take part in Academic Decathlon meets. But, after winter break, the team is whittled down to its top nine students. Those nine participate in regional, state and national competitions should the team advance. Highland Park’s team is made up of Son, junior Grant Bailey, senior Kevin Chen, junior Wyatt Hill, senior Michael Hodak, senior Jack Reynolds, senior Raef Rothschild, sophomore Michael Xie and junior Brooke Yung. This is the first time Highland Park is sending a team to nationals, but the school has been close. The high school’s team has placed second place in the state for four consecutive years. Chen was on the team last year when they placed second. The senior said he was determined to help the school get over the hurdle. “Last year … they all put in all they could but they still came in second place,” Chen said. “I guess my goal was for our team to not repeat that. Instead I want to put out as much work as I can.” On April 24, the team will cast off for Anchorage, Alaska to compete. Nationals begin on April 28, but the team will not be doing much sightseeing in the interim, Bergeron said. Besides a brief tour on Monday, the team will be doing what they have done for nearly a year — breaking open a thick binder and studying.
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Scene Around Town
By Sally Blanton
sallyblanton455@gmail.com
Society Editor
Attitudes and Attire
Mad Hatter’s Ball
20th Anniversary Fashion Show Dallas Trade Mart
Honorary Chairs Tessa Mosteller and Shannon Johnson
Resource Center’s Toast to Life Empire Room
Janet Jensen, Founder Lynn Berman
Co-Chairs Steve Atkinson and Judy Sherman
LeAnne Locken, Cynthia Smoot
Chi Omega
Moonlight and Magnolias
Christmas Market Raises $330,000 Centennial Hall Fair Park
Co-Chair Amy McAleavey, President Sue Bailey, Co-Chair Amanda Escobedo
Amy Mitchell, Betsy Keith
Dinner for Women’s Garden Dallas Arboretum
AIDS Services
Sky Ranch Benefit
Patron Party for “No Tie” Gala Home of Angel and Marie Reyes
David Nelson, Angel and Marie Reyes, Don Neubauer
Emily Maduro, Susan Fisk, Renee Querbes Farren, Diane Sealy
Danna Hamann, LeAnn Aubuchon, Jane Porter, Kelly Waterman
Sheri and Patrick Moneymaker, Tricia Sims
“Cowboys and Cowboys” Renaissance Hotel
Melissa and Steve Brooks
Jack Garr, Scott Mendes, Drew Pearson, Rand Blair
Donors and volunteers
show love and care in Dallas PROMISE HOUSE
Lives are transformed for youth in crisis. Promise House offers many services for more than 6,000 runaways, abused or homeless young people each year.
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events, movie nights and sponsored meals. promisehouse.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 P romise House moves abused, abandoned
and neglected youth toward safety and success. The agency is one of the ONLY organizations in Dallas County designed to accommodate homeless and runaway young people between the ages of 0 and 24. Since our founding in the early ’80s, we have dramatically expanded our programming to include crisis intervention, transitional housing, pregnant and parenting teen support, counseling, street outreach and education services.
Q H ow many clients are served each year?
A O ur residential and outreach programs
served 6,660 youth and families in 2015.
QW hat percentage amount actually
Q T ell us the name of a volunteer who
always goes beyond the call of duty One of our most amazing volunteers is Caroline Gayler, who works in our Wesley Inn program with young mothers and their children. Caroline always makes sure that all of our residents feel special!
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QW hat do you think is the most impor-
tant thing you do for the community? Providing vital services such as emergency shelter, long-term residential services, crisis intervention and parenting classes. Together these services promote family stabilization and optimize long-term success.
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QW hat is rewarding about your job?
A By far the most rewarding part of work-
ing with youth in crisis is having the opportunity to witness the transformation of children who feel completely devalued as they begin to realize that they are resilient, strong, capable and worthwhile individuals. The joy and self-respect that is so clear during this process is absolutely unparalleled to any other experience.
reaches those in need?
A All of our donations help provide food,
clothing, shelter and other support services for homeless and runaway youth in our community.
QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?
A Promise House Spring Youth Forward
Donor Luncheon on Friday, April 8. And our upcoming 18th Annual Promise House Golf Classic.
QW hat is your facility like?
A The youth stay in a supportive environment that provides a range of care including shelter, food, clothing, education, medical and dental care, and counseling.
QW hat volunteer jobs are available?
A Individuals can work directly with
our youth, help plan fundraising events, maintain our in-kind goods store and more! Groups will put on special projects for our youth, like sponsored outings to sporting
Q S uppose your nonprofit received a
$20,000 check in the mail today … where would it immediately be put to good use? Currently a growing need that we are unable to adequately address is residential support for youth 18 and older that are in need of stabilization from displacement from foster care and other living situations that become unmanageable. Successful transition into adulthood is critical to long-term well-being. Twenty thousand dollars has the potential to enhance outreach efforts to these young adults and would allow Promise House to increase the scope of residential care offered to this population.
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Dr. Ashley Lind, chief executive officer, answered this week’s questions.