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COMMUNIT Y NEWS

USA Film Festival underway The 48th Annual USA Film Festival runs now through Sunday, April 29 as part of Dallas Arts Month. Programs will be held at the Angelika Film Center, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane. Actor Richard Chamberlain (left) will be in attendance on Saturday, April 28 for a special tribute. Some USA FILM FESTIVAL tickets are free, others are $10.

The full schedule of programs, guests and events can be viewed at the USA Film Festival’s website usafilmfestival.com. — Carole Smith

Mosley to speak at Kessler The final event for Dallas-based literary nonprofit WordSpace's Dallas Lit Hop will feature prize-winning novelist and world-class raconteur Walter Mosley (below) at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 29 at The Kessler Theater at 1230 W. Davis St. Mosley will read from his new novel Down the River and Unto the Sea. The event will act as a grand finale for a celebratory month of the Dallas literary scene. Tickets are $35.

— Kali Ah Yuen WORDSPACE

Show benefits Army Scholarship On Monday, April 30 from 2 to 4 p.m., a “United for Heroes: A Mother/Daughter Fashion Show and Tea” with fashions by Betty Reiter and KidBiz will be held at the Belo Mansion at 2101 Ross Ave. Proceeds benefit the Army Scholarship Foundation. Valet parking will be available. Tickets begin at $175. For more information, contact event chair Rose Gault at DANA DRIENSKY 703-599-8029.

Haystack of a burger deal Haystack Burgers & Barley in Dallas is celebrating its fiveyear anniversary from Monday, April 30 through Friday, May 4 with $5 deals on burgers and beer.

All day, guests at Haystack will enjoy $5 pricing on the signature Haystack Burger (right) featuring HAYSTACK Haystack onions, cheddar cheese, Applewood smoked bacon and barbeque sauce, served with a complimentary banana pudding on the side. Craft beer will also be available. Haystack Burgers & Barley is at 3838 Oak Lawn Ave., Suite 175. — Claire Cowman

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INSIDE

Notes from the Editor Bubba Flint Uptown Girl

Automobility House Call Community Calendar Charity Spotlight Dotty Griffith Recipe of the Week Book Release Hammer and Nails

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Crossword Puzzle Your Stars This Week Finances Uncle Barky's Bites

Travel Along the Green Trail Dallas Got It Right!

Scene Around Town Shop The Trail

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THEATER REVIEW

History repeats itself through dramatic arts

By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com

Twenty years ago, Dallas stepped up for a good look back to a significant piece of the city’s history, Dallas’ Freedmans Town community. Freedmans Cemetery Memorial reopened in 1998, and the city paid homage to its black pioneers and the Freedmans community of the late 19th and early 20th century.

Inspired by Freedmans’ history, members of Soul Rep Theatre Company’s (SR) writing consortium created a signature production to commemorate that noteworthy occasion and the women and men who lived and were buried in Freedmans Town. This production has been reworked since SR first performed it in 1998.

Writers say the play is comprised of compelling, colorful and

SOUL REP THEATRE COMPANY

Members of Soul Rep Theatre Company will perform "The Freedmans" at the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Studio Theatre.

chilling stories, both true and imagined of the people who settled and resided in Freedmans Town.

In 1884, Trustees of Temple Emanu-El, Dallas’ first Jewish congregation, purchased some of the land for a Temple Emanu-El cemetery. A Star of David plaque memorialized Jewish war veterans who were buried there. Many of those had legendary Dallas names including Zale, Sanger and Carrie Marcus Neiman, who served as chair of the board of the store she started with her husband, Al Neiman, and her brother Herbert Marcus. This cemetery is abundant with unique stories of members of Dallas’ oldest Jewish congregation.

"Through this play, we honor the lives and stories of those interred at Freedmans Memorial Cemetery — the mothers and children; enslaved Africans; the lynched; the educators; HISTORY cont'd on page 6

UNIVERSITY PARK

SMU Indoor Performance Center opens next year

By Nancy George ngeorge@smu.edu SMU celebrated the building of its new SMU Indoor Performance Center on April 14 during the annual Mustang spring football game. The 67,000-square-foot facility with its indoor practice field, training facilities and entertainment areas, slated to open in the spring of 2019, is a reflection of SMU’s commitment to a firstclass and competitive athletic program.

"Opening onto Bishop Boulevard in the very heart of our campus, this facility will enhance the student-athlete experience, elevate our competitiveness and serve as an asset to the entire campus community," said SMU President R. Gerald Turner.

Located at the corner of

Bishop Boulevard and Binkley Avenue, the new center will be built on a site long dedicated to SMU athletics. A basketball pavilion built in 1926 was replaced by the 1942 construction of the Perkins Gymnasium. The gymnasium was converted in 1957 to the Perkins Natatorium, home of SMU Swimming and Diving, which moved in 2017 to the Robson & Lindley

Aquatics Center on SMU's East Campus. The new facility will continue the site's historic legacy.

"The SMU Indoor Performance Center represents a tangible, visible investment in our ongoing vision to establish SMU Athletics as the best overall program in the American Athletic Conference," said Director of Athletics Rick Hart.

The center will feature a turf football practice field, with overhead translucent panels and glass roll-up doors. The center also will include a trainSMU ing room and a Rendering of the new SMU indoor sports venue. fitness area.

“The SMU Indoor Performance Center will enhance student-athlete well-being and competitiveness through year-round access to a climate-controlled facility," said Head Football Coach Sonny Dykes.

The second floor will feature a recruiting lobby and lounge adjacent to an outdoor patio. In addition to practice, training and recruiting spaces, the center will include multipurpose spaces, such as the 4,000-square-foot Boulevard Club on the first floor, designed to accommodate banquets, presentations, meetings, social gatherings and campus and community events. The red brick building will be constructed in a Collegiate Georgian architectural style, harmonious with SMU's traditional campus environment.

PHILANTHROPY

Stephan Pyles and chef friends cook for a cause

By Kendra Byrd kendra@endicottpr.com

Kiffin of The Compound Restaurant.

During the evening, Chef Pyles was recognized for his contribution On the evening of April 22, ceto No Kid Hungry as a founding lebrity chefs from across the country board member. He was a recipient of united to end childhood hunger in the No Kid Hungry Hero Award as a America. Attendees arrived with an thank you to his contribution to the appetite at Stephan Pyles Flora Street organization. Pyles has raised over $1 Café at HALL Arts, ready to rally tomillion in the past decade for No Kid gether and raise funds to support Hungry.

Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Attendees experienced an exquicampaign. The sold-out event featured SHARE OUR STRENGTH site seven-course dinner with wine eight of the nation’s top chefs along pairings. Guests were led through From left to right: Chefs Peter Barlow, Michael with approximately 100 guests. Together Ginor, Tracy Miller, Stephan Pyles, Mark Kiffin, each course by the chef who craftthey raised $160,000, which will be used ed the dish. Courses included Sweet Dean Fearing, Matt Lambert and Mike Matis. to connect kids with the meals they deSpring Corn Vichyssoise, White serve in Dallas and beyond.

Asparagus and Blue Mussels, Cara The cocktail reception began as Stephan Pyles, the roster of notable chefs Cara-Balsamic Wild Salmon with Fava chefs greeted event goers who enjoyed included Peter Barlow of Flora Street Bean Whip, Spring Pea-Sugar Snap cocktails while mingling and bidding on Café, Mike Matis of Stampede 66, Dean Sauté, Hudson Valley Duck Breast silent auction items. Chefs were joined Fearing of Fearings, Matt Lambert of The and Foie Gras, Vanilla Braised Pork

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Knox Street Wild About Harry’s no more

By David Mullen

extreme heat of a long summer in Texas approaching, now is the time area residents should consider the As another example of benefits of window tinting.” the rapid changing Dallas Wow! … Mahanna Street landscape, Wild About off of Lemmon Avenue is Harry’s at 3107 Knox St. is closing in the next few David Mullen still closed. It must be crippling small businesses there weeks. The popular hot as more apartments are being built dog eatery, which also featured a and an improved infrastructure is selection of custards, will close in required. I went to Cool Liquors on early May because of the building the corner and actually discovered changes. Started by the late Harry Coley, Jr., for 22 years, generations of something, well, cool. They have a statue of Buddha on the counter.

Dallas and Park Cities families have Apparently, people tape one dollar enjoyed the quirky little shop near bills to Buddha, rub his belly and it North Central Expressway. A Deep Ellum location will remain open … I brings good luck. I am sure that one like this idea. Main Event announced of the dollars was attached by the on April 23 that guests can bring any owners of that small store squeezed out by the street construction … For unredeemed Toys “R” Us plastic gift the price of one average house in San card (now worthless since the stores Francisco, you can buy more than have closed) to their favorite Main Event center and exchange it for $20 20 homes in Detroit. San Francisco has the highest median house price in game play. Guests will receive in the U.S. at $858,800, which is one $20 FUNcard for each Toys “R” 20.9 times higher than in Detroit, Us gift card, regardless of the value where a home averages $41,000. remaining on the card. Look for me And you may not get a garage in at Pop-A-Shot ... Now I have heard “The City by the Bay” … Jazz Fest everything. National Window Film in New Orleans, one of my favorite Day is Monday, April 30. A press events, starts this weekend. I had release points out that “with the david@katytrailweekly.com

been attending for decades. But like so many once “best kept secrets,” it just got too crowded and unwieldy, like wine tasting in the Napa Valley and spring training in Arizona. My first stop in New Orleans — Jazz Fest or not — is always the Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone. The stools revolve and they make the best Bloody Mary in town. A couple of guys that looked awfully young to me rated the top hotel bars in every state on the website supercall, and gave the Carousel Bar top billing in Louisiana. But some of the other choices were puzzling. The ZuZu Lounge at the Hotel Valley Ho in Scottsdale is funky, but not better than the bar at the Arizona Biltmore or the Royal Palms in Phoenix.

There is no way that the Tropicana Pool Cafe at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Los Angeles is better than the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel, the Bar at the Hotel Bel-Air or the Big 4 restaurant bar at the top of Nob Hill in San Francisco. They may be right about the King Cole Bar at the St. Regis in New York City, although I am partial to the Oak Room at the Plaza.

WILLIAM "BUBBA" FLINT — SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

I generally don’t like hotel bars, but The Lobby Bar at the Peabody in Memphis is one of my favorites. I love watching the duck parade. But here is where the boys threw me for a loop. They chose Bar Nadar at the Hotel St. George in Marfa as the best hotel bar in Texas. Wait, what? Not the bar at the Mansion Bar at Turtle Creek, hotel bars in Austin and San Antonio or the Four Seasons Bar in Houston? … A few baseball notes: Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill went on the disabled list

UPTOWN GIRL

Bring on the May flowers

By Ryann Gordon

thrive. Start with the more compliant plants like rosemary or thyme, then move on to ryannbgordon@yahoo.com herbs like mint, oregano and chives, which Growing your own floral blooms sounds will require more drainage and attention.

And we can’t forget about the dandy and fine, but it’s not as colorful, exotic blooms that take our simple as the average urbanite homes from shabby chic to Martha might think. Nursing a flower is Stewart-picturesque, like exotic vioeasier than taking care of a dog lets, clean calla lilies, tropical hibisor cat, yes, but green thumbs are cus and even test yourself with the a dime a dozen, and figuring out stubborn orchid — I’d suggest startthe space for an garden in the ing with a live plant on that one. city can be next-to impossible Gardening on the ledge. for those without a yard. A simHanging plants might be difficult ple physical limitation has never Ryann Gordon to hang from an apartment with no stopped us before, though. patio or balcony space, but there are City slickers are crafty, creways to work around that limitation. Baby’s ative and quick as a whip, and what we lack in space we make up for in sustainable mate- breath and poorly drained species like Louisiana iris, papyrus and others look loverials and eco-conscious attitudes that make us feel as if we’re doing right by the world — ly hanging from a DIY window hook; and even if it’s just to create something beautiful don’t forget about window gardens, which are a gorgeous way to spruce up the exterior enough to get us on our knees and hunched of your home, and they offer a crafty urban, on top of counters like Ansel Adams with NYC feel that I think we can all agree Dallas an iPhone camera, angling our bodies to could use more of. capture that perfect Rectangular winshot to make us feel dow planters can be like photographers on used to grow a variInstagram. ety of plants typicalAlthough we may ly reserved for the have to remind ourground, even fruits selves at times that and vegetables! Some these violent delights of the more accessidon’t have to have ble foods to grow in a violent ends (excuse vertical window garthe "Westworld" referden include strawberence); and, the beautiries, cherry tomatoes, ful parts of life simply peppers and leafy greens like lettuce and cannot be captured in a picture — we have spinach. The best way to ensure your fruits to see it to believe it. We have to touch it, and veggies don’t end up being for puresmell its sweet aroma and witness its magnificence in person. And the best place to do ly aesthetic purposes is to order a window farming kit that will walk you through the that is from the comfort of our homes. process and aid you along the way.

Pots and pans … yes. There are plenty If window gardening isn’t quite the of flowers and herbs that thrive in flower pots (I won’t judge you if you have to use old space you’re looking for, check out some of Dallas’ community gardens, where you dishes instead). Some of the most popular can farm among the concrete and maybe plants to grow indoors include aloe, cacti, even learn from the green thumbs of othhaworthia and other succulents. ers. From the heart of the city you can find Herbs are another great plant remedy for inside the house and they will make your the Deep Ellum Urban Gardens, along with others brought to us from Dallas Area house smell Earthy and warm, while also Community Gardens, such as the East saving you money on spices from the groDallas, Highland Hills, Moss Haven, Live cery store. Make sure to keep herb plants in Oak gardens and more to come! the window, as they need lots of sunlight to

K ATY TR AIL WEEKLY'S

CRIME WATCH April 19 – 9:08 a.m.

2200 Block, Moser Ave. (75206) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect cut a padlock to the construction site and stole property.

April 20 – 3:49 p.m.

2500 Block, McKinney Ave. (75201) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

April 20 – 7:02 p.m.

4800 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon: The suspect struck the complainant with a golf club.

April 20 – 8:31 p.m.

1400 Block, Hi Line Dr. (75207) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

April 21 – 1:28 a.m.

2400 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s rental vehicle.

with inflammation of the left middle finger. I wonder if it was from pitching or driving the freeways in L.A.? … First baseman Brandon Belt of the San Francisco Giants had a 21pitch at-bat in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels on April 22, believed to be the longest in baseball history. He fouled off 16 two-strike pitches. The at-bat lasted 12:45 before he flew out to right field …

Former Rangers All-Star player and coach Davey Nelson died on April 23. He was 73.

NEWS FROM DISTRICT 8

Dallas ISD Trustee Miguel Solis Learning continues during the summer!

Summer time is around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to take a break and relax.

This time of year is also the perfect time to enjoy fun-filled enrichment activities.

Filling the summer with hands-on, enriching activities will not only keep students productively engaged, but will also help retain the academics learned during the school year.

For that reason, Dallas ISD offers summer programs and enrichment opportunities in partnership with several community organizations.

The district offers a variety of summer programs with emphasis in the arts, science, technology and other areas that will help prevent summer loss by reinforcing what students learned during the year in fun and interactive sessions.

Some of the programs to be offered in the District 8 area include:

fifth grade bilingual students, from June 11 through June 28.

Breakfast, lunch and transportation will be provided. The school will also host a Robotics Camp June 11 through June 14.

• César Chávez Elementary School will offer Extended School Year Services, June 18 through Aug. 2. These are special education and related services offered beyond the regular school year as part of an individualized instructional program for eligible students with disabilities. Student eligibility for extended school year services is determined on a case-by-case basis by the student’s Admission, Review, and Dismissal committee (ARD), which develops individual goals and objectives.

Miguel Solis

• A Science Discovery Camp will be offered in several schools throughout Dallas ISD, including Thomas J. Rusk Middle School from June 11 through June 28. The camp is designed to provide engaging, hands-on learning opportunities for English language learners entering grades three through eight. The school will also have two transition camps for sixth graders, one from July 16 through July 26 and another one on Aug. 7 and 8.

• Esperanza “Hope” Medrano Elementary School will also have a Science Discovery Camp for rising third through

These are just a few of the more than 100 options that Dallas ISD students will have during the summer months.

To learn about the summer program opportunities, go to dallasisd.org. Enrollment dates vary per program and campus. I encourage you to contact the school offering the program that peaks your interest.

In other news, I’d like to congratulate José “Joe” May Elementary School for being selected by Univision-Channel 23 as one of the schools in the Dallas-Fort Worth area to be part of their going-green campaign, Viva Verde. Students were able to learn more about the importance of taking care of the environment through a presentation by Univision’s meteorologist, then they participated in a tree-planting activity.

April 21 – 6:33 p.m.

1500 Block, W. Mockingbird Ln. (75235) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

April 21 – 11:36 p.m.

2600 Block, Gaston Ave. (75226) Assault: An unknown suspect shot the complainants with a paintball gun.

April 21 – 11:53 a.m.

1900 Block, Bennett Ave. (75206) Theft of Property: The suspect stole the complainant’s watches, credit cards and phone while he was sleeping.

April 22 – 11 a.m.

1500 Block, Inwood Rd. (75247) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

April 21 – 2:19 p.m.

4000 Block, N. Hall St. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect shattered the complainant’s vehicle window and stole property.

April 22 – 3:13 p.m.

1900 Block, Pacific Ave. (75201) Assault: The unknown suspects punched the complainant in the head multiple times.

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AUTOMOBILITY

By David Mullen

By David Boldt

Rattlers look to win over Dallas

trying to provide a full-day experience, not just pop in and watch the game.”

The Rattlers have a 25-man roster, There is a new professional sports and activate 19 players for each game. It team hoping to shake up Dallas and take a is team and league policy not to discuss bite out of the local sports scene. salaries. But most of the team, includThe Dallas Rattlers of Major League ing their best players, relocated to Dallas Lacrosse (MLL) began their season on from Rochester, and new head coach Bill April 21 with a 15-7 win versus the Warder spent the last seven seasons as Chesapeake Bayhawks. The nine-team the Rattlers assistant coach under Tim league includes franchises in Atlanta, Soudan.

Boston, Charlotte and New York. The “When the team was in Rochester, Rattlers, the only team in the MLL that a lot of the players felt the team was up plays their games indoors, open their in the air,” Lee said. “They weren’t sure home schedule at the 12,000-seat Ford if they were returning. But when they Center at saw the The Star announcein Frisco ment [of on Sunday, moving to April 29 at 2 Dallas], they p.m. against signed on. the Denver All but two Outlaws. returned, “Get the and really first one off only one your back left because and that’s a the other good one,” became an said Austin assistant Lee, Dallas coach. But Rattlers JERMAIN RANGASAMMY when you brand manhave a nineThe Dallas Rattlers opened the season with a 15-7 win. ager about team league, the team’s there are a 1-0 start. MLL teams play a 14-game lot of talented players out there.” schedule and then four teams will enter The game is played in four 15-minthe playoffs in August. ute quarters with a 20-minute intermisFormerly the Rochester (N.Y.) Rattlers, sion. “There are a couple of modifications the team is owned by Jim Davis, foundthat make the game super exciting,” Lee er and chairman of the sports shoes and said. “We have a two-point line. Similar apparel company New Balance. “When to basketball, if you should score outside you move a team, you want to have a of the arc, you get two points [instead of great venue lined up and The Star repthe typical one point]. And then we have a resented that,” Lee said. “This is a new, shot clock on every play. Sixty seconds in exciting area and one of the best venues which to make a play.” in the country let alone in our area. This Unlike college lacrosse, a player can is not some f ly-by-night thing. We are finish his shot inside of the crease. “You here to stay and want to be part of the get guys emulating ‘Air Jordan,’” Lee said. community.”

Rattlers players wear orange helmets.

Lee promises a complete fan experiBoth the home and away jerseys feature a ence. “We are an affordable game,” Lee mix of blue and orange with grey accents said. “Tickets start at $20. We provide a resembling snake skin. The Rattlers logo, full day of entertainment. Two hours bethe New Balance logo, the MLL logo and fore the game, we have the plaza. Live the f lag of Texas are incorporated on the bands will play on stage. We have a vendor jerseys and shorts. village set up. Once the doors open, we MULL cont'd on page 6 will have on-field entertainment. We are

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Mustang - Number One With A "Bullitt"

the undulating streets of San Francisco, the heat of the chase and the cool of McQueen. In the late '60s, the Mustang mojo It was, if speaking to truth, an interest- was already well established, both on the ing juxtaposition. At Washington's National street and — via Carroll Shelby — at the Mall, on a mid-April morning with a track. But McQueen and his wind chill that defined "chill," the Hisfilm turned our road and toric Vehicle Association was confirmtrack perception on its head; ing what we all knew: Ford's Musthe streets in San Francistang, when piloted by Steve McQueen co and the roads around it in a noisily epic film, resides at the were the track. And despite epicenter of pop culture, transportafive decades since the film's tion history and our collective fascinarelease, for those remembertion with internal combustion.

David Boldt ing the movie from repeated Displayed within what one speakviewings, the 50 years seem er described as the world's 'smallest auto more like 15. McQueen is still lean and museum' (think single wide display "case," focused, and that same descriptive applies no longer than the car itself), McQueen's to his Ford.

Bullitt Mustang will hold pride of place on Ford is poised to announce pricing on the Mall, immediately opposite the Smiththe third generation of its Bullitt tribute, a sonian's National Air and Space Museum. performance-spec GT that will be produced That museum — of course — offers anoth- in very limited numbers. What Ford builds er historic Mustang, with 'P-51' as its prefix. is dynamic, historically a great value (unless The Bullitt Mustang display, part of the dealers ruin the value argument with addiHistoric Vehicle Association's month-long tional markups) and deserves your considCars at the Capital celebration, would not eration if looking for a desirable ride. But have been possible if the Mustang's owner, it will take years to achieve the patina of Sean Kiernan, had not contacted Ford two the McQueen Mustang, unless — of course years ago, seeking help in authenticating — you spend your off-hours chasing Dodge his Mustang.

Hellcats.

Owned for To the some 40 years credit of Ford by his family, Motor Compathe Mustang ny, it had staff — one of two on the Mall, used in the and a hosted filming — had brunch for been driven by journalists after the Kiernans the event. But as their daily Ford didn't intransportation. vade the space Later, it was taken by the relegated to Historic Vehicle KEVIN BOLDT Association or storage, placing it in the unique Bullitt Mustang on the Mall. the Kiernan purgatory that family. It was exists for cars their moment no longer in use, but also not being re(and maybe Warner Bros.). Ford graciously stored.

— and strategically — recognized that.

For better (we think) or worse, the Afterward, journalists tapped into the Bullitt on display hasn't benefited from a wisdom of Carl Widmann, chief engineer $200K rotisserie restoration; rather, it looks for the Ford Mustang. Widmann beautifulto have received little more than an oil ly articulates the dynamic that is today's change and (maybe) a tank of gas. Its icon- pony car, describing how the newest Bullitt ic green remains, as does the black, no— is both influenced by — and departs from nonsense interior. But there's rust, and rust — its celluloid prototype. The new Bullitt on top of rust. It all looks like something is beautiful and, if rumors are believed, will that had been parked outside of Frank Bul- probably sell for around $50K. Without the litt's San Francisco apartment for the better dealer markup the new Bullitt is a screaming deal. McQueen's, of course, is priceless. part of 40 years.

Even on the flat expanse of the NaDavid Boldt brings years of experience in autotional Mall, with the Capitol in the backmotive retail sales and public relations to his automoground and the Air and Space Museum to tive reporting.

More can be found at txGarage.com. the right, your eye and mind are taken to djboldt@sbcglobal.net

HOUSE CALL

Parkinson’s disease hits home with doctor

By Dr. Kim Washington

enjoyable life.

Dr. Rachel Dolhun tackled Parkinson’s and apathy in a reApril is National Parkinson’s cent article. Apathy results in Awareness month, a topic of spea lack of interest or motivation cial interest to me, as my father to do the things that one would has had Parkinson’s disease for normally enjoy. Dr. Dolhun sugover a decade. The disease can be gests that although apathy is a quite debilitating and difficult for feature of depression, it can occur both the patient suffering from the in Parkinson’s patients without Dr. Washington associated depression. It affects disease and its physical and psychological effects, as well as for the up to 40 percent of patients with family, as we do not have a full understandParkinson’s disease and is thought to be due ing of the effects of the disease on the mind. to lack of dopamine in the brain — a neuFor that reason, patients with Parkinson’s rotransmitter that plays a major role in the who share their experiences with the disease motivational component of reward-motivatis paramount to both patients affected by the ed behavior. disease and family members who care for Medications to treat apathy are limitthem. ed, therefore Stephen Dr. Dolhun April is National Parkinson's Bergenholtz of suggested that Seattle writes some lifestyle Awareness month... frequently adjustments on his expecan improve the rience with effects of apathy Parkinson’s disease. In one article, he disincluding: “maintaining a regular sleep and cussed the loss of motivation he experienced wake schedule … creating a schedule that after diagnosis. “Parkinson’s disease made incorporates physical, social, and cognitive me lazy, I told myself as I wallowed in lassiactivities … setting personal goals … [and] tude for years after my diagnosis.” exercise.” Her ultimate recommendations He found that a change in perspective include the need for more clinical research was necessary to get him out of the “pit” into apathy in Parkinson’s patients — to of despair. He found that often, he would attain a more complete understanding of try to force himself to do things he should the cause of it and evidence-based treatment do, rather than actually finding things he methods and goals. enjoyed doing. The enjoyment of the thing There is a huge need in the Parkinson’s would be the motivation. community for outspoken everyday people He devised eight disciplines of a to share their experiences and ways in which Parkinson’s patient: regular doctor visits, they overcame different aspects of this very taking medications as prescribed, diligent difficult neurologic disease. This month is a exercise program, maintaining good sleep great time to have your voices heard, whethhabits, fostering an attitude of optimism and er through daily blog sites, social media well-being, remain engaged socially, read posts or community awareness groups and about maintaining a positive outlook, and support groups. Get involved today! contributing to the Parkinson’s community.

Dr. Kimberly Washington, a general These disciplines, by Bergenholtz’s experisurgeon at Highlander Surgical Associates ence, have allowed him to rise out of apathy in Arlington, maintains an interest in health and despair into a more purpose-driven, education and advocacy. washington.k@att.net

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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event.

April 27

400 S. Houston St. Dallas, 75202 214-571-5709

Union Station — Like whiskey? The Whiskey Extravaganza is one thing you don’t want to miss. Sample more than 100 top whiskies, try out craft cocktails and munch on some culinary bites. Check out the curated masterclass, too. 6 to 10 p.m. $135.

April 28

2501 N. Harwood St. Dallas, 75201 214-782-9807

Saint Ann Restaurant and Bar — Jumpstart your weekend with a vinyasa flow yoga practice with instructor Colby Ranae Hanks. Hanks will lead the class through a 60-minute flow in the gardens between Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar and Mercat Bistro. The class is for all skill levels; bring a mat and water. 9:30 a.m. FREE!

April 28

2600 Live Oak St. Dallas, 75204 214-671-0045

Latino Cultural Center — Bring the whole family to the Annual Día del Niño Festival in celebration of all the children in the world. Enjoy a fun-filled day of art, activities, games, performances and much more. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE!

April 29

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

Klyde Warren Park — Celebrate Asian Heritage Month with the Asian Festival, a family-friendly day in the park offering performances, arts and crafts and Asian cuisines. Noon to 5 p.m. FREE!

April 29

6101 Bishop Blvd.

Dallas, 75205 214-378-8670

Owen Arts Center at SMU — Voices of Change presents “Silent Music: Music of the Holocaust.” The program features three composers who died in the Holocaust, including two works that were composed in the Theresienstadt concentration camp. 7:30 p.m. $25-$30.

May 1

2645 Commerce St. Dallas, 75226 214-230-3687

Dot’s Hop House — Join the Dallas Historical Society for happy hour! Bring friends, come support a local business with a wonderful history, sip some refreshing cocktails and socialize. 6 to 8 p.m. Program begins at 6:30 p.m. FREE!, but reservations required.

May 3-10

3699 McKinney Ave. Suite 100 Dallas, 75204 214-520-0394

Magnolia Cinema — A week of film overtakes the city with the Dallas International Film Festival. The festival doesn’t just screen films — rather, it showcases and celebrates all kinds of media content. Individual tickets start at $12.

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DATES TO TRAIL 4/28 INTL. ASTRONOMY DAY

4/30 HAIRSTYLIST APPRECIATION DAY

Henry’s Majestic at 4900 McKinney Ave. offers happy hour Tuesday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with $5 house wine, draft beers and new spring cocktails.

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5/1 SAVE THE RHINO DAY

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AGING MIND FOUNDATION

Nonprofit focuses solely on finding funds for Alzheimer’s and dementia research, and ultimately, a cure.

By Sally Blanton

Ice House in October, and our gala will be in March 2019.

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?

Q H ow did your career path lead you to this position? What were some prior jobs you held?

A I taught school and was a senior investment

consultant and senior vice president for Morgan Stanley. I have been very blessed and therefore active in philanthropy for years.

A Our purpose is to raise money for scientific

research that is focused on finding the cause of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

Laree Hulshoff and Bill Booziotis founded the foundation.

QW hy are you passionate about helping this

QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need?

A We keep our fundraising costs very low so that the majority of the money raised (on average 85 percent, sometimes more) goes directly to research.

charity?

A I have watched one of my closest friends disintegrate from this horrid Alzheimer’s disease, a disease with NO cure.

QW hat is the most important thing your nonprofit does for our community?

A Dallas is fortunate to have a number of

nonprofits that focus on Alzheimer’s and dementia ­— each organization helping with the cause in their own way. The way Aging Mind Foundation differs is by focusing solely on funding medical and scientific research looking for a cure.

QW hat is difficult about your job?

A Having enough time to accomplish all the things we want to do.

QW hat is rewarding about your job?

A Knowing that we may be able to make a large dent in this disease.

QW hat are your critical needs now, besides

QW hat are some goals, and what does the future hold for your charity?

A Continue to expand in events and fundraising activities. Our major goal is to raise as much money as humanly possible.

Q S uppose this nonprofit received a $20,000

donation today. Where would it immediately be put to good use?

It would go toward research focused on finding the cause of Alzheimer’s disease. Our 2019 beneficiary has not yet been determined, but ultimately that is who would receive any donation received today. In the interim the Dallas Foundation holds the money.

QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?

A Thanks to our incredible supporters, we have three upcoming events: a Sunday afternoon tea dance with drinks and hors d’oeuvres at Salum Restaurant in September, “Brews, Bites and Brain Research” at the Katy Trail

4:00 - 7:30 pm Arlington Hall at Oak Lawn Park

Southern Cuisine Mint Juleps Georgia Bridgewater Orchestra Lawn Games Race Watching Live & Silent Auctions Champagne Bar Heads or Tails Game Tequila Lounge

General Admission $150 VIP $250 $50 increase at the door

More information at DallasDerbyParty.org Benefiting

A

QW hat is the most memorable thing that has happened since you began?

A That the Headington Companies generously sign on as our presenting sponsor year after year.

money donations?

A More time and dedicated volunteers.

Saturday, May 5th

Laree Hulshoff, Aging Mind Founder, answered this week’s questions.

Arlington Hall

Oak Lawn Park

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Great comfort food found locally

Make mac and cheese, please

By Dotty Griffith

noodles, smoked gouda dios or order some to take home. and creamy brie, the Or both. Why has restaurant mac dotty.griffith@yahoo.com blend is baked to meld and cheese become so popular?

Mac and cheese is the cheesy goodness Because for many years most of the chameleon of comof the sauce with the the mac and cheese most of us fort food. Even more pasta. came out of a box. My daughter than mashed potatoes, PAPmac and cheese can take PAS BROS. on many guises dependDotty Griffith STEAKing on the pasta, the HOUSE. sauce, add-ins such as Lump crab green chilies or crab and toppings is the secret ingredient like blue cheese crumbles or for mac and cheese at toasted panko crumbs.

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse From steakhouses to barbecue on Lombardy Lane in joints to home-cooking temples, northwest Dallas. The mac and cheese has become a Crab Mac and Cheese KEVIN MARPLE staple. Also, an art form. is as opulent as the The variations are seemingly steaks.

Street's Creamy Brie Mac and Cheese. endless. Here’s a rundown of some EATZI’S MARKET Dallas restaurants’ expressions of & BAKERY. Take-out mac and cheese. is the thing at Eatzi’s. There’s swore she could taste the differa location in Oak ence between Velveeta Shells and Lawn as well as other Cheese and any other brand. She neighborhoods. Their was right. I tested her. version is the classic, Sadly, I was among the harried cheddar and elbow moms who didn’t make it from macaroni. Just like scratch. The convenience of boxed you wish Mom had or frozen mac and cheese made made. the fresh-made qualities of mac BLATT BEER and cheese obsolete until restau& TABLE. Located rants adopted mac and cheese as in Preston Hollow a comfort food mainstay. Preparing great mac and cheese requires PAPPAS BROS. STEAKHOUSE Village, Blatt is an art gallery of mac several steps; making the sauce, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Crab Mac and Cheese. and cheese. There’s boiling the pasta, then combina whole TEN50 BBQ. This Lake section of the menu Highlands barbecue lab also dedicated to the dish, makes a Five Cheese Mac. For with four versions: many barbecue fans, mac and Blatt Mac with cacheese beats potato salad hands vatappi pasta and down. At Ten50, the sauce comcheddar béchamel bines extra sharp cheddar, mild sauce crusted with cheddar, asiago, cream cheese and crispy panko crumbs golden Velveeta, finished off with and Havarti cheese, toasted panko bread crumbs. smoked paprika and KATHY TRAN PUBLIC SCHOOL 214. A chives; Truffle Mac Eatzi's Mac and Cheese. hopping Uptown bar-resto, PS adds applewood 214 knocks out a toothsome smoked bacon, peas Chorizo Mac and Cheese. (See and truffle oil to recipe on this page.) It gets the Blatt Mac; Buffalo Blue Mac ing those elements and baking distinctive flavor from emmental blends fried chicken, sriracha to totally merge the two. Simply and cheddar cheeses, kale and sea buffalo sauce and blue cheese stirring sauce into macaroni just salt topped with crunchy vinegar sauce crumbles into the pasta and doesn’t get you there. Baking is chips. sauce; and Manhandler Mac with the key to greatness. For many STREET’S FINE CHICKpulled pork, smoked kielbasa sau- of us, that’s a heavy lift in the EN. Street’s Fine Chicken in Oak sage, Blatt BBQ sauce, red onion kitchen, especially during the Lawn is known for its chicken. and garlic dill pickles. week.

Don’t overlook their mac and Of course, you can dine in at So, make your life easy. Pick cheese, however. Made with shell any of these mac and cheese stu- it up or dine in.

By Dotty Griffith

until mixture begins to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Add PS 214 Cheese Sauce and heat through. Add kale and pasta, mixing well. Cook just until heated through.

Pour pasta and sauce mixture into prepared dish and bake 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly around the edges.

Remove from oven and spread crumbled kettle chips on top.

Makes 6 servings.

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com

Mac and cheese can be so many things to so many people.

There are as many variations as there are cooks and cravings. The iconic comfort food transcends seasons and occasions.

The recipe from Public School 214 uses campanelle pasta, shaped like a cone with a ruffled edge.

The word translates to bellflower.

Campanelle pasta is intended to be served with a thick sauce, or in a casserole.

The petal-like edges and hollow center capture the sauce.

This recipe for mac and cheese gets additional flavor and texture variations from Spanish-style chorizo (like a smoked sausage), kale and PUBLIC SCHOOL 214 a topping of crushed kettle chips.

Chorizo Mac and Cheese PUBLIC SCHOOL 214 CHORIZO MAC AND CHEESE 16 ounces campanelle pasta 2 teaspoons kosher salt 1/2 cup butter 1 cup hard Spanish chorizo, chopped 1 cup half-and-half 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 3 cups Public School 214 Cheese Sauce (see recipe right) 4 cups shredded kale 2 cups kettle chips, coarsely crumbled Heat oven to 350 F. Lightly coat or spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking oil.

In a large pot over high heat, bring 4 quarts of water to a boil.

Add pasta and salt. Lower heat to prevent boiling over.

Keep at a low boil and cook 8 minutes or just until pasta is tender but not mushy, i.e. al dente.

Drain and reserve.

In large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. When butter bubbles, add chorizo and crushed red pepper. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir in heavy cream and cook

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PUBLIC SCHOOL 214 CHEESE SAUCE

1/2 cup butter 2 teaspoons finely chopped shallots 1/2 cup flour 4 cups whole milk 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 4 ounces Emmental cheese, grated 4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated 8 ounces Velveeta, cut into small cubes In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add shallots and cook until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a whisk, stir in flour. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to eliminate lumps and prevent browning.

Gradually stir in milk, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently for 3 minutes or until mixture boils and thickens. Lower heat and simmer for 3 minutes or until very thick.

Gradually add cheeses, stirring constantly, until melted.

Remove from heat and reserve.

Makes 6 cups.

BOOK RELEASE

Nothing flat about new cookbook on tortillas

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com Texas native Dotty Griffith has been part of the local food scene for more than three decades. She has covered all aspects of dining and cooking. Most recently, she has been on a roll writing about enchiladas and tortillas. She spent a year writing The Enchilada Queen Cookbook with chef/restaurateur Sylvia Casares. In her 12th book, The Ultimate Tortilla Press Cookbook, she finds more than 100 ways to use tortillas.

“I jumped at the idea of drilling down on tortillas,” Griffith said. “Tortillas are like many other types of bread. We take them for granted because they’re so easy to buy and come in so many varieties. But once you’ve tasted a fresh, handmade tortilla hot off your own comal [a smooth, flat griddle], you’ll be hooked.”

Growing up in Terrell and having lived in

Austin, Marfa and Dallas among other places, Griffith learned that tortillas are very versatile. “Making your own tortillas is the best way to know what’s in them if you are concerned about additives or gluten. A fresh flour tortilla smells like a hot biscuit and is even easier to make. Your first impulse is to spread honey and butter on it,” Griffith said.

“Hot off the griddle or comal, a fresh corn tortilla is the essence of corn, a little sweet and nutty,” Griffith said. “Just eat it, before it cools and you’ll know why making your own is worth the effort.”

Griffith is not just tied to tortillas. “I love the four food groups of Texas,” Griffith said.

“Chicken fried whatever. Chile peppers in or on anything. Barbecue. Beer and tequila.” (I can attest to her respect for the fourth food group.)

She also has an obsession for Asian foods, liking the “contrasts and interplay of sweet and

salty.”

Think tortillas and you may envision those large tortilla presses that you see in Mexican restaurants around town. “Making fresh tortillas aren’t equipment intensive,” Griffith said. “You can go old school with a rolling pin, a heavy metal press and a cast iron comal. Or go high tech with electric presses that can both shape and cook tortillas.”

If you can’t or don’t want to make your own tortillas, Griffith provides some options. “Jesse Moreno makes great flour tortillas and tamales at La Popular on Peak Street in Old East Dallas,” Griffith said. “Fresh corn tortillas

at Urban Taco are superb as well.”

Griffith seems to have turned tortilla-making into an art form.

“Once you get the hang of making flour and corn tortillas, you can flavor and color them with spices, herbs and even vegetables like spinach,” TORTILLAS cont'd on page 8

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HAMMER AND NAILS

Ideas to improve your home this spring

By Stephan Sardone

stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

By Candy Evans

candace@candysdirt.com Well well, here we are with some CandysDirt DIRT pretty darn close to the Katy Trail!

This is the stuff you get every single day if you subscribe to Candace Evans CandysDirt.com! And we’ll even invite you to a party or two!

Knox View Homes has been a phoenix rising for all the drivers on North Central Expressway and Knox Street to view — and its listing agent, Susan Griffin has been receiving calls ever since she hung her banner up on the side of the development. The exclusive, architect-designed community is generating a lot of buzz in the neighborhood, and for good reason — it consists of four single-family, modern residences that put indoor-outdoor living first, and are ideally located in the Knox District, one of the most coveted upscale neighborhoods in Dallas.

Did I say architect-designed?

I did, because this area is the hot zone, with third floor balconies, I might add. And this developer, Black Wolf Equities, has done it right.

"Quite simply, it’s where everyone wants to live right now,"said exclusive listing agent, Susan Griffin of Bill Griffin Real Estate Brokerage. "These are innovative, modern townhomes for owners who want to live in the heart of Dallas’ most walkable community. You have very posh restaurants and retail mixed in with mom-and-pop shops and casual dining. You get the best of both worlds with close proximity to the downtown Dallas Arts District and the Katy Trail that will eventually take you all the way to White Rock Lake."

The developer, Black Wolf Equities, worked in conjunction with architects Dan Finnell of EST.11 and Leonardo Sangri Gonzalez of ZS & HKS Architects to bring you the Knox District’s most exclusive urban community. It is surrounded by the best restaurants and retail in Dallas, and is only a short walk to the active lifestyle of popular Katy Trail.

Two ingenious floor plans call for indoor-outdoor entertaining like you’ve never seen before, with first-floor, open-concept living, kitchen, and dining featuring dramatic vaulted ceilings, walls of floor-toceiling windows, and doors that open to a spacious yard off the dining room.

The second level offers soaring 10-foot-ceilings with a catwalk to three bedrooms, each with private en-suite baths. All master bedrooms include private, oversized, covered balconies, giant walk-in closets

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This home at 5016 Vickery Blvd. is listed by Susan Griffin of Bill Griffin Real Estate. that are customizable, and spa-like master baths with a sleek soaking tub, floating double-sink vanity and massive walk-in shower.

Towering above it all is the third level, designed for the ultimate in entertaining with inviting media rooms that open to incredible 18-by-12-foot roof decks. Bonus – every home comes with powder baths conveniently located on the first and third floors.

In fact, Knox District is one of the most walkable upscale neighborhoods in Dallas with a walk score of 89. Michael Dell of Dell Computers recently made a $250 million investment in Knox District, which doesn’t hurt either, and will guarantee the area is a thriving destination.

"What really makes these townhomes stand out is the fact they were developed with abundant space and landscape, with no shared living walls and windows on three sides. They provide the natural light and privacy all homeowners’ desire," added Griffin.

Buyers eager for a first-hand look at Knox View Homes can contact exclusive listing agent Susan Griffin at 214-641-8231.

HISTORY cont'd from page 1 and early entrepreneurs and farmers. It is a celebration of Dallas’ rich black history of the late 19th and early 20th centuries,"according to producers.

And now 20 years later, SR pays homage once again to Dallas’ black pioneers buried in the historic Freedmans Town Cemetery.

The late Dr. Mamie McKnight, PhD, who passed away earlier this year, is best remembered for her work preserving the history of African-Americans in Dallas. She was past chair of Dallas’ Landmark Commission, and in 1999, Gov. George W. Bush appointed her to the Texas Historical Commission.

Dr. McKnight topped off a career as a teacher, professor, counselor and administrator by becoming the definitive historian of black Dallas history of her time. She founded Black Dallas Remembered, which was instrumental in restoring Freedmans Cemetery.

She also worked to preserve the home of Dallas civil rights leader Juanita Craft, and she inspired families to record their histories.

Dr. McKnight’s work preserving Freedmans Cemetery is considered her grandest effort. The cemetery is part of what was Freedmans Town, a neighborhood named for former slaves just north of the eastern edge of downtown. It is believed that at least 1,100 graves were interred between 1861 and 1925 at Freedmans Cemetery, with archeologists guessing that there are hundreds more. Freedmans Cemetery is one of the few historic and cultural resources remaining in the area where for more than 100 years where the largest segregated African American community in Dallas and one of the largest in the country existed.

In the late 1980s, crews widening Central Expressway discovered graves under Lemmon Avenue.

McKnight intervened to prevent further loss of grave sites during construction. Moving the graves for the widening project became one of the nation’s largest cemetery excavation projects. Finally, in March MULL cont'd from page 3 Lee worked for the Florida Launch, based in Boca Raton, before moving on to the Rattlers. He is a Florida native and relocating to Dallas provided a new experience. “Now that we are here indoors, I really appreciate that.

It’s a real hot one out there,” Lee said, referring to the outside stadium on the steamy South Florida coast. “I like the season changes here, which you don’t get down in Florida.

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Slave woman sculpture at Freedmans Cemetary.

1994, the first grave was moved. McKnight responded, "This begins the process of doing what we asked to be done — that is the dignified reburial of all the remains."

Soul Rep Company will present "The Freedmans" on Wednesday, May 2 through Sunday, May 13 in the Studio Theatre in the Performing Arts Center at 2400 Flora St. For tickets and information, visit attpac.org.

“Again, we offer an affordable experience for fans,” Lee said. “We know that there are a lot of sports teams here, but that is one thing that will help us

stick out. And I believe in these guys.”

The Rattlers were a playoff team last season and are off to a good start. With the Dallas Stars and Dallas Mavericks missing the postseason, the Texas Rangers currently in last place in their division and the Dallas Cowboys in limbo, the metroplex could use a winner and, as every fan here knows, Dallas loves a winner.

The Rattlers hope to snake into the playoffs and into the hearts of local sports fans.

Notice how different your house looks when the sun comes out?

Whether it hits your home or comes in through the Stephan Sardone windows, the spring sun can act like the “idea light bulb” you see in comic strips and cartoons. You know, someone like Dagwood gets a great idea and “Pop!” up comes a light bulb. Same thing happens when you think about home improvements that can be made.

As much as contractors like me are into high-quality renovation, design and building, you can also make changes that will increase the look and value of your home. Television programs and publications are full of ways to improve your home in the spring when the weather is best for major and minor projects.

For the purposes of this column, let’s split the difference. Here are some projects best left to a professional licensed and insured contractor, with recommendations for project that you can tackle on your own.

Leave it to the professionals for: Repurposing the entry way. The foyer is the first thing you, your family and guests see when entering your home. The area also takes a lot of wear and tear. Consider a tile entryway, or maybe laying or uncovering a wooden floor. New windows can flank a front door nicely.

Remodeling the kitchen. This is a big project. It may require movement of appliances and consequently moving of electrical wiring. You may add an island, which could require new plumbing. New countertops and backsplashes are expensive, and should be installed by a trained professional.

Redoing your room lighting.

Recessed lighting, fixture lighting and dimmers can set the proper mood and immediately modernize the look of your home. But this could require significant work like moving sockets and re-plastering the ceiling. Leave ladders and scaffolding to the pros.

Adding new ceilings. Designers will tell you that this is the new “in” thing. Ceilings are becoming works of art, not seen since the Sistine Chapel. (Just kidding.) But more people are changing plain ceilings and adding woodwork or patterned

metals. And architectural details like crown molding can add the perfect balance.

Redesigning the laundry room.

Poor back of the house. It is the last area that gets anyone’s attention. But modernizing laundry rooms are a very popular remodel these days because it is a room visited so often.

Install built-in shelving in the room to reduce clutter.

Remodeling the attic. If you don’t need the space for storage, you can add a den or spare bedroom immediately adding to your home’s value. But leave it to a pro, as there are a lot of things like wiring, AC/ heating units and ghosts up there.

Here are some easy, fun and rewarding projects you can handle: Paint your front door. Any wooden door that faces the elements gets beaten up easily and makes a bad initial impression. A fresh coat of paint and polished hardware like a shiny mail slot will add curb appeal. And while you are at it, look at your address. It might be time to do a number on those numbers.

Refinish hardwood floors. It is a little labor intensive, but this is a project an amateur could potentially undertake. It is not a job to be rushed through, as it requires time to properly sand the floors and apply the correct finish. And then there is the dust and the potential splinters.

But in the end, everyone, including you, will love your pristine hardwood floors.

Keep your bathroom clean.

Minor upgrades like a new commode, shower head, faucet hardware and towel racks can make a major difference. Whatever you do, keep it clean. The bathroom gets a lot of attention from different people and always needs your attention.

Paint walls. A fresh coat of paint will do wonders to a room. Make one wall a different color to add some refreshment to a room.

Hang new drapery. Simple, beautiful and long-lasting, new drapes and hardware can make a statement inside and outside of the house. Don’t scrimp on the drapes in the highly visible areas. The Super Mario or Dora the Explorer curtains in the kids room should be just fine.

Anyone can have a great idea.

Just don’t let that “idea light bulb” burn out.

Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is locally owned and operated. Sardone, his wife and two daughters are Lake Highlands residents.

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Your retirement is one big math problem

Retirees concerned about running out of money often fret about how inflation can ruin their plans.

While that’s understandable, it’s also possible that their worries are misdirected.

“The number one disaster that hurts people in retirement is not inflation,” said Brian Decker, a financial planner and founder of Decker Retirement Planning Inc. “Instead, it is stock market crashes.

In fact, a stock market crash can be so devastating that it can take you right out of retirement and put you in a situation where you have to go back to work.”

Put simply, it’s a matter of math and he says that math sometimes can be problematic for retirees for a few reasons: Percentages work against you. If the market takes a 50 percent tumble, the climb to just get back to break even is steep. “A 50 percent recovery would not do the trick,” Decker says. “You would need a 100 percent increase to get to where you were before the crash.” Think of it this way. If you have a $100,000 investment that loses 50 percent, that drops you to $50,000. A 50 percent recovery would just give you $75,000. And when

you’re retirement age, you don’t have a lot of time to recover.

Markets decline twice as fast as they rise. “One of the first things you will notice when you look at stock charts is how fast the market unravels,” Decker says. In the mid 1990s, the market went on a bull run, but it took a little more than five years for it to reach its peak in 2000, he says. By contrast, it took just tow and a half years for it to lose 50 percent of its value.

Market timing in general does not work. Some financial professionals advocate a “buy and hold” strategy, encouraging people to ride out the markets. One reason for that strategy is so you don’t miss out on the market’s best days, which can send your portfolio value soaring.

“People may have seen charts outlining what the negative impact on your return would be if you miss those best days,” Decker said. “But the flipside of that is there is a positive impact on your return if you avoid the market’s worst days. You can’t miss all the worst days, of course, but the moral when it comes to market risk is that market timing in general doesn’t work.”

There are approaches retirees can take with their money other than

by Stella Wilder

There is no room for deception or duplicity of any kind right now -- whether in business transactions or romantic relationships. Indeed, this is not likely to be a good week where matters of the heart are concerned; those relationships deemed permanent can be maintained, but time is up for many that are only short-term!

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You'll have a chance to figure things out before you must put your new knowledge to the test.

This week, go where the evidence leads. (May 6-May 20) — You're likely to be more comfortable with what you are required to do this week -- though each day you may have to face a certain familiar challenge.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) The questions you ask as the week opens may linger for a while, until someone comes out of the woodwork to steer you in the right direction. (June 7-June 20) — You can join forces with someone who knows the lay of the land better than you do -and the combination of your skill and his or her knowledge will be formidable.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You can make an important contribution this week and win the admiration of someone whose position you may soon take over.

(July 8-July 22) — You must set your mind to financial matters this week, especially the funding of a project that promises to bring you success and admiration if it comes to fruition.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You'll have plenty of people to thank as the week comes to a close, but you must never forget just what you've done to get where you are. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) — How you approach a routine situation speaks volumes about what you have in mind for the future. You're likely to win a great deal of invaluable support this week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Your best-laid plans are likely to go awry this week simply because of a variable that you didn't take into account. Make adjustments.

writers?

80 Employ 81 The eyes have them 82 Most genial 83 Tickles 85 Horses’ gaits 86 Standards 88 Nibble on 89 Nerve network 90 Word of mouth 91 Links warnings 92 Fill the — 93 KGB counterpart 94 Overactors 96 Where to pawn things 97 Bubble — 98 Chess piece 100 DA’s degree 101 Typewriter type size 102 Tip over 103 Sound bored 106 Not ‘neath 107 Gravy morsels 110 Short-story writer 111 Cager Michael — 112 Whoop 113 Meager 114 Home finisher 115 Actor — Reeves 116 PC chip maker 118 West Indies nation 119 Pretty in Paris 120 First strategy (2 wds.)

121 First name in glue 122 Mutiny 123 Fairy tale 125 Make airtight 127 Former spouses 129 Enthralled 133 Taiga denizen 135 PBS “Science Guy”

planning to hang tight in the market with a “buy and hold” strategy, Decker said.

“For one thing, you want to have cash available that you can get to in case of an emergency or unexpected expense,” he said. “You also want some accounts where there is little to no risk to your principal.

“Finally, depending on how the math works out, you may or may not need to put a percentage of your money in investments that carry some risk. At our firm, for example, we use a strategy that takes advantage of market risk in both bull and bear markets. But it’s going to behoove anyone in or near retirement to sit down with your financial professional and work the math for your situation.”

Brian Decker, a financial planner and founder of Decker Retirement Planning Inc. (deckerretirementplanning.com), has more than 30 years of experience in asset management and has worked for several brokerage firms. He became a fiduciary in 1995 and since then has created several investment models and honed his risk-management skills with a focus on investment models designed to make money in up or down markets.

YOUR STARS THIS WEEK

The coming week is likely to see many individuals beginning periods of transition, which can take a form expected or unexpected. Potential is very high this week for all who embrace the future; those looking ahead can make things happen that will likely affect them for a long time to come. Those who are afraid of where their footsteps may take them will surely have a hard time of it this week -- for there is little anyone can do to keep the stars from exerting their influence! If one is to change, one will change, and there is little to be done about it; the future lies ahead, waiting for the brave and the timid alike. This week, each individual can benefit from eagerly looking toward tomorrow and making a plan accordingly.

11 Woolen cap 12 Bowls over 13 Kitchen tool 14 Safety agcy.

15 In and of — 16 Goodbye, to Gaius 17 Chicago hub 18 Worm seeker 19 Oui and da 23 Luau lure (hyph.)

30 “Me” devotee 32 Excessive interest 36 Provokes 38 Riviera summer 40 Jokesters 43 Balance 44 Neck annoyance 45 England’s Isle of — 46 Peron’s third wife 47 Bela of horror films 48 Porpoise pack 49 Room to swing — — 51 Comet — -Bopp 52 Doesn’t back down 54 River to the Seine 55 Composer’s work 56 Wearable souvenirs 58 Double curve 59 Mark’s successor 60 Like swamp water 63 John Dickson — 64 Jerks 67 Does batik 68 Paddock papas 69 Womanizer 70 Untold centuries 71 Wis. hrs.

73 Veld grazers 74 Patches 75 Grey of westerns 77 Miscellany 78 — choy 79 Well-versed

OFF THE MARK

FINANCES

By Miguel Casellas-Gil

(Sept. 8-Sept. 22) — It's time this week for you to make right something that went wrong long ago because you weren't able to listen to reason. Reach out to a friend.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Your attempt to do something the old-fashioned way may get the reaction you had hoped for, but it doesn't reap any other benefits.

(Oct. 8-Oct. 22) — An alternative makes itself apparent this week just when you realize that you aren't able to go through with something you've been planning for some time.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You're likely to hear that an opportunity is available to you "this week only" -- so you'd better be ready to act when your turn comes. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) — It's all in the family this week as you deal with issues that everyone else under your roof is dealing with -but they're likely to turn to you for guidance.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You and your teammates are likely to disagree about where to go next, now that you have reached a preliminary destination. What's the plan? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) — Despite all those times that you said no to a friend's generous offer, this week you're compelled to say yes -- and you won't be disappointed.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) Taking things one at a time this

Copyright 2018 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. week enables you to keep an eye on someone whose natural pace is slower than yours. It's only temporary.(Jan. 7-Jan. 19) — You may find yourself waiting around for someone else to do what is required -- and, in the meantime, you're likely to make other plans.

Talk things through.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may not be able to communicate as openly as you had hoped, because you fear you may be revealing too much. That may be necessary! (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) — Now is no time for you to overdo something that should be easy and organic. Anything that seems false will surely work against you in many ways.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Prepare for a busy week, but be ready to take a little break if and when the opportunity arises. You won't have time to weigh options.

(March 6-March 20) — You'll want to do what is recommended this week, but you may not be in just the right position to do so.

After some adjustments, you can make it all work.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) The tougher the problem, the more quickly you will prove yourself the right person to deal with it. Head-on is certainly the best approach. (April 5-April 19) — Two is company and three is most definitely a crowd this week -especially as you try to navigate a particularly tricky new relationship situation.

● Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.

● The numbers within the heavily 4-29-18

outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.

● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner.

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UNCLE BARKY'S BITES

Characters reign in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood

APRIL 27 - MAY 3, 2018

the screen before are a blast. It doesn’t take a guy with a baker’s dozen worth of Spider Man t-shirts to get excited to watch Peter Parker (Tom Holland) go to outer space with Tony Stark/Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and then meet up with Peter Quill/Star-Lord (Chris Pratt). That’s cool no matter your level of investment in these characters.

The Russos quickly move from locale to locale, with the main ones being Wakanda and Thanos’ home planet of Titan. A massive battle takes place on the former, with Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and T’Challa/Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) leading the charge. It’s thankfully not overblown and every character gets a handful of moments to shine.

The movie does mix in heavy portions of heart and humor, and Chris Hemsworth’s Thor seems to stand out a bit more than others.

Fresh off his finest outing as the character in “Ragnarok,” Hemsworth keeps the good vibes going and with ample doses of clever one-liners and almost all of the emotional heft.

“Infinity War” really works because Josh Brolin and writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely have crafted the greatest comic book villain this side of Heath Ledger’s Joker. The CGI is impeccable and Brolin’s growl is shockingly relaxed, only adding to his hulking menace. He looks and sounds unbeatable and everything about the character makes you believe that he could actually be victorious in the end.

It’s odd to say at this point, but “Avengers: Infinity War” is the movie that comic book aficionados have been waiting to see. This is red meat for Marvel fans and they are going to devour it over and over. It is the perfect blend of action, comedy and emotion, and is the first Marvel movie not afraid to go to a very dark place.

Have you ever worried that Captain America won’t survive to see the end credits in the movie named after him? Do you think Spider Man really isn’t going to be okay? Of course not. These are unspoken agreements that Marvel Studios has made with us for the last 10 years. We don’t ever have to really worry about their invaluable character’s well-being and Marvel gets to keep pumping out sequels.

That’s the deal and both sides (especially Marvel’s) are totally fine with it.

It takes approximately 10 minutes into “Avengers: Infinity War” for that deal to be broken. This truly massive production not only brings more than 20 characters together, it also does something that none of the 18 movies before it could do: create life or death stakes for every single character. Needless to say, the film won’t be spoiled here and knowing more than basic story elements should be avoided at all costs.

Don’t let the staggering 149-minute run time scare you off. That may seem like a titanic amount of time to spend watching a comic book movie, but “Infinity War” simply needs every second to juggle multiple story threads and there’s nary a scene that could be removed for time purposes. This movie is miraculous work by brother directors Anthony and Joe Russo, who will assume the same responsibilities for the second film that picks up where “Infinity War” ends.

And boy, what an ending. The final 15 minutes of “Infinity War” is a series of gut punches that will be discussed ad nauseam.

Everything that comes before it happens so quickly that the movie flies by and the final moments should leave people dying for more.

There is no getting around the fact that you simply must be familiar with events from previous films to understand what is happening in “Infinity War.” The simple explanation is that Thanos (Josh Brolin) is searching for the powerful Infinity Stones so he can use them to shape the universe as he sees fit. His motivation, which won’t be spoiled here, is extremely dark for a Marvel movie and could actually scare the bejesus out of some younger kiddos.

All the big names show up to THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY defend the universe and the interactions of characters that haven’t shared "The Avengers" look for big bucks this opening weekend.

Pablo Picasso finally gets small screen picture

By Ed Bark

unclebarky@verizon.net

with women, initially pledges allegiance to Fernande Olivier Vincent Van Gogh got a (Aisling Franciosi), whom he movie and Kirk Douglas an rescues from destitution and an Oscar nomination for playing abusive sculptor. him in “Lust For Life.”

The production at times can The same goes for Jackson be almost ridiculously chaste in Pollock and Ed Harris in Ed Bark its depiction of sexuality, even “Pollock.” to the point of an opening disclaimer for Charlton Heston didn’t get any Oscar Episode 4 that warns, “This program fearecognition for playing Michelangelo in tures works of art that may depict nudity.”

“The Agony and the Ecstasy.” But Heston As with “Genius: Einstein,” global was still big at the box office in 1965, so disruptions prompt some painful choices, there’s that. with Picasso in a dilemma after his longOn the small screen, Joan Allen time poet friend, Max Jacob (T.R. Knight), earned an Emmy nomination for her poris arrested by Nazis. trayal of the title character in Lifetime’s The lives and times of both Einstein “Georgia O’Keeffe.” and Picasso are not as easy to dramatize, as You see where we’re going? Arguably the most famous painter of them all, Pablo say, a renowned general rallying his troops or a boxer taking another turn in the ring.

Picasso, had been given the brush-off Watching Picasso paint can only go so far. until the National Geographic Channel finally came along with “Genius: Picasso,” Howard and Grazer compensate by also followup to its “Genius: Einstein” and pre- bringing his women to vivid life. They both serve his needs and rise up to reproach cursor to the newly announced “Genius” him when their own needs aren’t met. But treatment of Frankenstein creator Mary Picasso invariably sees matters differentShelley. The Picasso opus launched on ly, as he did with his paintings. “You start April 24 at 8 p.m. and is available on deas lovers,” he philosophizes in Episode 3. mand for those playing catch-up.

“And if you are not careful, you become Nat Geo and principal executive provictims of your own passion.” ducers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer “Genius: Picasso,” with its notable again have landed a name actor to front performances by both Banderas and Colley, the second “Genius” while inviting has a chance to become much more than Samantha Colley back to play one of the a paint-by-the-numbers bio as its story protagonist’s discarded women. Antonio proceeds. A shocking scene at the close of Banderas portrays the older Picasso after Episode 4 serves to further whet interest Geoffrey Rush got an Emmy nod, but not a win, as Albert Einstein in his later years. in the six hours yet to come. We’re still only in the mid 1940s at this point, and Both productions constantly bounce Picasso isn’t even bald yet on the road to a back and forth between their younger/ life span of 91 years. He has plenty of time older title characters. This time it’s Alex yet to paint and sculpt his way to further Rich as a youthful Picasso beset by ungreatness while also scrupulous art inf licting himself dealers, a naysaying upon others as only father and a close, he could. but ill-fated friendship with the deepRANDOM ly troubled Carlos NIBBLE Casagemas (Robert Sheehan). It’s again Just over a a 10-episode trek, month after leaving with Nat Geo this Fox4 and her anchor time making the slot on weekend edifirst four hours tions of “Good Day,” available for review Jenny Anchondo has compared to just re-landed at Dallastwo for the Einstein based CW33 and its bio. syndicated “Morning “Genius: Dose.” The program Picasso” is slugalso airs in six other gish in the early markets on CW going before gainstations. ing traction in later Anchondo startepisodes. Banderas NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL ed on Monday of makes a growingly Antonio Banderas as Pablo Picasso. this week, joining strong impresholdover hosts Laila sion as a willful Muhammad and Gay and by now successful Picasso who proStriewski on the 5 to 8 a.m. program. claims in Episode 4, “Artists must be free.

A spokesperson for “Morning Dose” No restrictions of any kind.” stressed that Anchondo is an “addition” to This also applies to the women he the show, not a subtraction of incumbent collects and discards, most notably the co-host Melissa Rycroft, the former Dallas photographer/artist Dora Maar (Colley).

It’s a terrific performance on her part, full Cowboys cheerleader and star of ABC’s “The Bachelor.” of both fire and sadness at what’s befallen Rycroft was ill on the morning that her in the company of a man for whom Anchondo made her debut, said the spokesfidelity can be a passing fancy. person. “Morning Dose” dawned on June The other women in the older 29 as a successor to CW’s “Eye Opener.”

Picasso’s life are the first mother of his children, Marie-Therese Walter (Poppy Ed Bark, who runs the TV website uncleDelevingne), and a new, young conquest, barky.com, is a past member of the national artist Francoise Gilot (Clemence Poesy).

Peabody awards board.

Younger Picasso, yet to be so cavalier TORTILLAS cont'd from page 5 Griffith said. “A colorful array of corn tortillas is as beautiful as it is delicious. My favorite flour tortilla variation is made with pumpkin or sweet potato. A light orange, these slightly sweet tortillas are great with pulled pork, chicken or can adapt to dessert by filling with fruit and sweet cream. Heck, you can stack them and eat them like pancakes, with syrup and butter.” Buenos Dias.

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Even for the most highly-trained and experimental cook, working with tortillas was not without challenges. “The book was a real adventure in tortillas for me,” Griffith said. “I learned how to soak dried corn and make fresh masa. Yes, there’s a flavor difference. The corn flavor from fresh masa is so intense. It makes you wonder how dried corn can taste and smell like it was cut from a just-harvested cob.”

Besides recipes for tortillas, the book is filled with recipes for dishes made with tortillas like tacos, enchiladas, burritos and flautas.

Her personal favorite is a Mexican version of cioppino, which is a fish stew that originated in San Francisco. Called Caldo de Mariscos, the dish contains mussels, shrimp, squid and whitefish such as snapper. “The beautiful red broth gets its color from crushed, dried guajillo and arbol peppers,” Griffith said. “It is wonderful!”

And tortillas aren’t just for the main course. “I’ve also got recipes for desserts using tortillas,” Griffith said. “Think crepes.”

Full of beautiful photography, The Ultimate Tortilla Press Cookbook by Dotty Griffith is available at amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and local booksellers and is the quintessential book on the famous flat food full of flavor and fun.

Editor’s note: Dotty Griffith teaches culinary journalism at the University of North Texas and is food editor for Katy Trail Weekly.

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TRAVEL

Hidden costs of going abroad

By Michael Wald

You enter your credit card, and whether you get a visa or not, the fee is not refundable. At first, wald.world@yahoo.com the site was down for several days. I thought I had been caught in a scam. When I finally got Do you want to join a church-sponsored mission trip to some faraway place? Traveling for back on, the system kept responding that my passport number was not valid. I asked my travel business to another country? Going off the grid in an exotic destination? Traveling to such places agent to help; she got the information to go through. The site sent me a link to follow up on can have hidden hassles that you can easily status. The link did not work. overlook in your planning. I was invited to join I called (several times) to follow up on the a group traveling to Brazil. The accompanying status. Each time I called, I spoke with someaggravation nearly made me regret accepting the one with a heavy accent I invitation. could barely understand, and Whenever you travel abroad, several times the connection you need a valid passport. The was very low volume and passport needs to be valid for full of static. The copy of six months after your trip ends. my uploaded passport wasn’t If you don’t have a passport, flat enough, and my photo it can take a little work to get wasn’t exactly right; so I had one. Some United States post ofto restore photograph, re-load fices offer passport services. My and resend them. Eventually I favorite is the one in Addison. got a visa, but not until the They’ll take your picture in the last minute when I thought required format and mail off the I would have to forfeit the application for you. It’s possible money I had already invested to do it online, but I found that in the trip for airfare and to be a hassle. There are also lodging. Getting the visa was commercial services that will stressful and cumbersome. handle it for you. Problems can MICHAEL WALD If your company pays for it, arise. For example, your passport Before traveling overseas, make sure have a passport service hanphotograph must meet stringent dle this for you. requirements or your application that all paperwork is in order.

Finally, check with the will be returned. The passport U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevenand the photographs all cost money, and don’t forget the time it takes to handle. Procrastination tion at cdc.gov/travel. Click the dropdown menu may jeopardize your trip and will definitely cause for where you are going to travel and find the recommended vaccinations for that destination. a lot of stress.

For my Brazil trip, three vaccines were recomNext, check visa requirements. The best way mended, including yellow fever. The problem is to do this is to go to genvisa.com/visa and click there is a shortage of yellow fever vaccine and on each area you are traveling to on the right very few providers of this shot. It took the better side of the screen. If you are stopping somepart of a day to find a place with the vaccine, where for a day, for example, you will need to and it was very expensive. One provider wanted check the requirements there, also. You cannot to charge over $600 for the three shots and would leave the secure part of the airport and re-enter not file with my medical insurance. I went with the airport without the proper documentation. another less expensive provider who would.

Some places that are frequent stopover locaA word to the wise: forewarned is foretions have transit visas that allow you some visa flexibility just during the period of your stopover. armed. Remember these hidden parts of travel, Once you click on the area you are visiting, this and plan to handle them as early as possible. website will indicate in blue if the country you are visiting requires a visa. If so, get started as Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special early as possible to obtain it. expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about Brazil requires a visa for Americans and you travel and other musings at untroddenla.com. Follow are encouraged to use its new online visa site. him @Adventourist and see where he is off to next.

ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL

Find the right home that fits energy needs your house. From the kitchen sink, to the toilet, sinks, hose, washing machine and shower head, all have By now, everyone in the metrooptions to reduce our daily water plex has gone through a housing use. The average person in Dallas crisis. Whether you are a renter or uses about 246 gallons of water per homeowner, the current housing day! Low water use shower heads market is insane. Never mind trycan reduce your water use by 20-60 ing to find a builder, apartment or percent without sacrificing your house that has any sustainable deluxurious daily hot shower. Retrofit sign initiatives, it’s hard enough to all your water spigots, and your even find an affordable place. From Naïma Jeannette house can make a difference.

Fort Worth to Carrollton to DeSoto, 4. Weather strip all your doors the housing market is off its rocker. and windows. Our heating and There are a few builders and current homes cooling bills will decrease if we close up all the that put in the extra work for the environment. holes to the outside. This doesn’t mean don’t Unfortunately the ones that are out there are utilize your windows. On beautiful days turn even more expensive. Making your house envioff your thermostat and open your windows. ronmentally friendly does not have to cost that Open your shades on cold days to allow sunmuch. Here are my top five things you can do to light to enter your house. To make sure you’re your house that won’t break the bank and recatching all the areas where your house is losing duce your ecological footprint. energy, hire an energy auditor to help point out 1.Live in a house that fits your needs, not inefficiencies. our culture. Let’s shift culture and our Dallas 5. Adjust your thermostat or invest in a housing market. The average home size in the programmable thermostat. It is inefficient to U.S. in 2017 was 2,634 square feet. In Dallas, the run your air conditioning or heat all day so that median home size is around 2,000 square feet, when you enter your house it’s at a comfortwith almost 3,000 median for luxury houses. able temperature. That’s ridiculous luxury. But, Houses are not designed to be efficiently heated with a programmable thermostat you can have and cooled, the temthey’re deperature signed to keep change 15 up with the minutes Joneses. Screw before you the Joneses, get home, save the envisatisfying ronment and your need your wallet by for tembuying a pracperature tical house stability way lower wherever than what you go. you’re loan ofThese ficer approves are just a you for. few im2. Install pactful a metal cool ways to roof. A metal reduce roof will cost roughly the same as the very com- energy use in your living space. There are lots mon asphalt shingles but will last longer. A light of other ideas such as composting, changing out colored metal roof can save homeowners up to your light fixtures to low energy, unplugging ap40 percent in their energy use. The asphalt shin- pliances not in use, don’t buy paper towels anygles absorb most of the sun’s energy making more, choose bamboo products for your home your house more difficult to cool in the sumand more! Find your own unique ways to simmer. The difference in ref lectivity can be about plify and reduce your impact in one of the most five-25 percent ref lective for asphalt shingles energy guzzling areas of our life, our home. compared to up to 75 percent for some metal roofing. That’s saving lots of dollars during our Naïma Jeannette is a freelance writer, teacher and hot Texas summers. conservationist. Email her at naimajeannette@gmail.

3. Install low water use fixtures throughout com or Tweet her @naimajeannette.

By Naïma Jeannette @naimajeannette

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DALLAS GOT IT RIGHT!

Tale of the Katy Trail residents, and visitors.

The surrounding Dallas

By Andrew Wyly areas have been unified wyly_a@yahoo.com in this modern use of a piece of Dallas history. It’s Dallas is full of hisone of the many things tory. In particular, today’s that have given Dallasites Katy Trail attracts over a chance to escape the one million visitors every city without actually leavyear. The Katy Trail acing the city. tually started more than Like many recre100 years ago, in the age ational opportunities in of railroads.

Dallas and attractions The Katy Trail has Andrew Wyly in surrounding suburbs, become a central spot for the trail has been a catevents, hiking, biking, alyst for increased property values jogging and picnicking. Originally the and retail-restaurant sales in nearby Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad estabneighborhoods.

It’s safe to say that lished in 1865 as the Southern Branch something as simple as a transformed of the Union Pacific Railroad, often biking and hiking trail has other imreferred to as the K-T (Kansas-Texas), provements to the Dallas (and Texas) and eventually became known as the economies.

Even better is that it was a Katy. The Katy railroad lines were decision made and spurred by the peoabandoned at the end of the railroad ple of Dallas, and it’s been maintained era, and then donated to the City of by them, too.

Dallas in 1993.

The Friends of the Katy Trail, a At the time, many residents comlocal community, maintains and supplained about the lines being such an ports the vibrancy of the trail. The goal eyesore, leading the city’s most ardent is to ensure that the residents of and individuals to oppose the line becomvisitors to Dallas can continue utilizing ing part of the DART system. Instead, the trail as an enchanting feature of the they proposed that the abandoned city.

Thanks to the nearby community, lines become a convenient and beauthe trail continues to be privately fundtiful greenbelt for outdoor recreation. ed and well-maintained, allowing the And so became the 3.5-mile-long path Katy Trail to continue to be an iconic we walk, run and admire today. destination for the people of Dallas.

The current path of the Katy Trail follows the original railroad path Andrew Wyly is an entrepreneur, as it runs through the Uptown and investor and film producer. He earned Oak Lawn regions of Dallas. With a a bachelor’s degree in history from 12-foot-wide concrete path that inDenison University.

In 2012, he co-aucludes a parallel soft rubber track for thored the book Texas Got It Right! and runners, the trail has brought togethrecently co-authored Dallas Got It Right! er more than 300,000 pedestrians,

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Society Editor

Art Ball Patron Party KPMG Plaza at Hall Arts

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Dallas Blooms Friend’s Dinner Dallas Arboretum

Sarah Novakov, Melissa Pastora, Elizabeth Ward Creel, Samantha Wortley

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Women’s Foundation Patron Party for Leadership Awards Lakewood Country Club

Charles Haley, Dak Prescott, Vickie Griffith, Gary Griffith

Awardees Cynthia Ross, Gail Turner, Jocelyn Kidd, Roslyn Dawson

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Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store.

Diamond is the birthstone for April.

She who from April dates her years, Diamond shall wear, lest bitter tears For vain repentance flow, this stone, Emblem of innocence, is known.

We appraise jewelry and coins. Custom designing is our specialty. We use CAD software and 3-D wax printing.

We replace batteries and repair watches.

All jewelry repair is done on site.

While-you-wait repair service is available.

We also re-string pearls and beads.

Tue-Fri: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

170 Casa Linda Plaza SW corner of Buckner Blvd. at Garland Rd. 75218 info@sergiosjewelry.com Call ... 214-320-2007, Text ... 469-999-3338

JOE O’S DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTER

Family Owned and Operated.

Great services and great prices!

The true environmentally friendly dry cleaners. Tailoring services available.

Serving Dallas since 1986.

3220 N. Fitzhugh Ave. Hours: Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Sunday Same day service and drive-thru service everyday.

COBBLESTONE SHOE HOSPITAL

Serving Dallas and the White Rock area for more than 25 years!

Across from Mockingbird Station near SMU SHOE AND BOOT REPAIR! We repair belts, purses and luggage, too!

Hours Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

5340 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206 214-824-7463

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Our Favorite Restaur ants AMERICAN — HOMESTYLE Beck’s Prime 5931 Forest Ln. 972-661-8681 Bubba’s Cooks Country 6617 Hillcrest 214-373-6527 Mama’s Daughters’ Diner 2014 Irving Blvd.

214-742-8646 Riverside Grill 940 Riverfront Blvd.

214-748-2700 ASIAN — JAPANESE — SUSHI Blue Sushi Sake Grill 7859 Walnut Hill, #100 972-677-7887 Sushi House 5619 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-2100 Sushi Kyoto II 6429 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-9991 Ten Ramen 1818 Sylvan Ave. 972-803-4400 WaiWai Kitchen — Sushi, Noodles 4315 Lemmon Ave. 214-520-8868 BAKERY — DESSERTS — ICE CREAM Celebrity Café & Bakery 10720 Preston Rd,#1016 214-373-0783 Crème de la Cookie 6025 Royal Ln. 214-363-4766 6706 Snider Plaza 214-265-5572 Einstein Bros. Bagels 3827 Lemmon Ave. 214-526-5221 6011 Royal Ln. 214-265-1435 6109 Berkshire Ln, #A 214-691-2445 Gigi’s Cupcakes 5450 W. Lovers, #130 214-352-2253 Highland Park Soda Fountain 3229 Knox St. 214-521-2126 Marble Slab Creamery 3001 Knox St., #103 214-219-0300 6130 Berkshire Ln. 214-369-5566

Mojo Donuts 6522 Lemmon Ave. Mustang Donuts 6601 Hillcrest Ave. The Original Cupcakery 2222 McKinney, #230 Paciugo 3699 McKinney Ave. Pokey O’s 3034 Mockingbird Top Pot Doughnuts 8611 Hillcrest, #195 Yummy Donuts 4355 Lovers Ln.

214-357-5154 214-363-4878 214-855-0003 214-219-2665 214-987-1200 469-232-9911 214-520-7680

BAR-B-Q Aloha Hawaiian Barbecue 5601 Lemmon, A-1 214-521-8868 Big Al’s Smokehouse Barbecue 3125 Inwood Rd. 214-350-9445 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit 2324 McKinney Ave. 469-248-3149 Katy Trail Ice House 3127 Routh St. 214-468-0600 Peggy Sue Bar-B-Q 6600 Snider Plaza 214-987-9188 Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-352-2752 BARS, PUBS & TAVERNS 6th Street Bar / Uptown 3005 Routh St. 214-965-0962 Big Al’s McKinney Ave. Tavern 2907 McKinney Ave. 214-969-1984 British Beverage Co. 2800 Routh St., #115 214-922-8220 The Corner Bar & Grill 4830 McKinney 214-219-8002

The Ginger Man - Uptown 2718 Boll St. 214-754-8771 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney Ave. 214-965-9926 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-389-2120 The Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0106 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. 214-956-9522 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. 214-443-7818 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 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

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com

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 a.m. — 10 p.m., 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 Wang’s Chinese Café 6033 Luther Ln.

214-361-1771 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. Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. Lucky’s Cafe 3531 Oak Lawn The Rustic 3656 Howell St. Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave.

972-267-3336 469-893-9400 214-522-3500 214-730-0596 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. Little Greek 9665 N. Central Exwy.

214-234-7662 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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CINEMA

Dallas International Film Festival has new home

By Amber LaFrance

amber@culture-hype.com Local film nonprofit Dallas Film Society’s 12th annual Dallas International Film Festival (DIFF) returns to Dallas for a new eight-day event from Thursday, May 3 to Thursday, May 10. This year, for the first time ever, all competition feature and short film screenings will take place at The Magnolia at 3699 McKinney Ave. in Uptown’s West Village.

The Dallas Film Society expects close to 100,000 visitors will enjoy DIFF activations at West Village.

The 2018 DIFF will screen over 110 films from 25 countries and will include a series of Special Events including a 25th anniversary event for Steven Spielberg's three-time Academy Award-winning blockbuster “Jurassic Park,” which will screen at Studio Movie Grill – Spring Valley at 13933 N. Central Expressway on Sunday, May 6.

Among the 2018 DIFF Film Screenings are: “Won't You Be My Neighbor” - A film focused on the legacy of Mister Rogers by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (“Twenty Feet from Stardom”).

“McQueen” – The fashion motion picture, directed by Ian Bonhôte, offers a personal look at the extraordinary life, career and artistry of fashion designer Alexander McQueen.

“First Reformed” – A film directed by Paul Schrader following Reverend Ernst Toller (Ethan Hawke), a solitary, middle-aged parish pastor at a small Dutch Reform church in upstate New York on the cusp of celebrating its 250th anniversary.

“Sammy Davis Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me” – Directed

by Samuel D. Pollard, the film is the first major film documentary to examine Davis’ vast talent and his journey for identity through the shifting tides of civil rights and racial progress during 20th-century America.

“1985” – Inspired by the award-winning short film of the same name by director Yen Tan, the film

follows a young man during the AIDS crisis.

“Eighth Grade” – Bo Burnham directs this film about 13-year-old Kayla who endures the tidal wave of contemporary suburban adolescence as she makes her way through the last week of middle school.

“Loud Crazy Love” (Texas Premiere) – Trey Hill and Scott Mayo direct this music documentary focused on Brian Welch’s (Korn) vicious battle with crystal meth, ultimately finding solace in one place he never thought he could belong: church.

“The Iron Orchard” (World Premiere) – The story of Jim McNeely, a young man thrust into the vibrant and brutal West Texas oil fields circa 1939 who works his way through the ranks to ultimately become a formidable wildcatter, directed by Ty Roberts.

“Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich” (Texas Premiere) - A reimagining of the Charles Band classic, from Dallas-based Cinestate. This horror comedy will headline DIFF’s “Almost Midnight” category.

“Sons of St. Clair” – A music documentary directed by Tim Newfang following Krayzie and Bizzy of iconic R&B group Bone Thugs N Harmony into the recording studio as the duo sets out to prove to the younger generation that they can still create relevant music today.

“Tejano” (World Premiere) - Desperate for cash to pay his grandfather's medical bills, a young man resorts to smuggling drugs across the Texas - Mexico border in this film directed by David Garcia.

For more information, go to dallasfilm.org.

The Dallas Film Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting film, filmmakers and film education through our annual events, the Dallas International Film Festival and The Art of Film, through membership events and screenings, and through our educational programs: Summer Film Camp, the High School Roundtables and High School Day, and The Veterans Institute for Film & Media.

Dallas Film provides leadership in screen education and the recognition and celebration of excellence in the art of film, television and digital media.

SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE

MATHIEU PLAINFOSSÉ

Jim McNeely (Lane Garrison) considers a risky deal in “The Iron Orchard.”

SHOPPING

Need a wedding gift? What to know now

If your fridge is filled with save-the-dates and wedding invitations, you’re inevitably facing the daunting question: what to give?

In taking a look at the couple’s registry, you may have been surprised by some of the items listed.

While in the past, you probably only found traditional household items like linens and cookware, these days, you can expect to see the latest home technologies, too. From connected doorbells and thermostats to smart showers, these are the items that many of today’s millennials would want, suggests a new study.

Leading faucet manufacturer, Moen, commissioned a survey conducted online by Harris

Poll in March 2018, which investigated what smart products would top the list when it comes to millennial (ages 18-34 at the time of the survey) wedding registries, and how this tech-savvy generation appear to be reinventing the process of registering. The survey found that 42 percent of millennials would want to include smart home products on their registry.

Millennials are bucking several age-old gifting beliefs, and while traditionalists may find these new registry customs strange, guests should consider selecting one of the high-tech items on a millennial couple’s list if they want their gift to stand out.

— From StatePoint Media

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