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Lavish longhorn lands
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Artwork from Booker T. Washington stands outside restaurant. Texas Land & Cattle at 3130 Lemmon Ave. commissioned the art department at Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing & Visual Arts to design and paint a longhorn sculpture for their restaurant. Last Thursday afternoon, the finished product was paraded from the school (after a lap around Klyde Warren Park) to the restaurant for installation outside. — Ladd Biro
Be cheesy on Thursday Thursday, June 4 is National Cheese Day and Olivella's is celebrating with an all-day special that gives center stage to homemade mozzarella. Diners in the Olivella's Victory Park at 2340 Victory Park Lane and Olivella's Lakewood at 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane who order a Neapolitan (regular) Photo courtesy of Olivella's style pizza or Roman (metro) Pizza covered in mozzarella. style pizza will receive a sampler of fresh homemade mozzarella cheese wrapped in prosciutto. — Carrie Dyer
Be jazzy on Thursday night
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Garry Williams
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Rosana Eckert
The legacy of Sammons Jazz favorite Leigh Tomlinson is honored with an annual concert on Thursday, June 4 featuring the Garry Williams Quartet and the Rosana Eckert Quintet. Tomlinson was a vibrant, dedicated, and talented jazz vocalist, and was also a longtime volunteer. The Sammons Center for the Arts is at 3630 Harry Hines Blvd. at Oak Lawn Avenue. Ticket prices are $40 ($35 for members). Tickets include beverages, a light meal and valet parking. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Dress is casual. For more information or to order tickets, call the Sammons Center at 214-520-7789. — Deborah Marine
In This Issue
Along the Green Trail .............................................. 4 Charity Spotlight ...................................................... 6 Classifieds.................................................................13 Community Calendar .............................................. 7 Dotty Griffith ..........................................................11 Fitness ...................................................................... 5 Hammer and Nails ..................................................10 House Call ................................................................ 4 Live Music Guide ...................................................... 9 Notes from the Editor .............................................. 4 Restaurant Directory ..............................................13 Scene Around Town.................................................12 Shop the Trail ..........................................................12 Wagging the Trail..................................................... 8 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly
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Mayor’s Summer Reading Club opens up
By Becky Mayad Thousands of Dallas children, families and adults who make reading their favorite pastime are about to participate in the 2015 Mayor’s Summer Reading Club. The free eight-week program is from June 6 through Aug. 1 and encourages reading at least 30 minutes a day. For more than 40 years, the Dallas Public Library’s summer reading program has encouraged more than 250,000 children to read. The Mayor’s Summer Reading Club is a collaborative effort between the City of Dallas Mayor’s Office, the Dallas Public Library, Dallas ISD and dozens of community sponsors and donors. Young club members can earn weekly incentive prizes — from free books and fun foods to zoo, circus and baseball tickets — simply by reporting that they have read 30 minutes per day in person
at any Dallas Public Library or online at dallaslibrary.org. Grand-prize drawings will be held for children who read at least 30 minutes a day for eight weeks. Adults can also enter for grand prize drawings by logging books they read. In addition to prizes, weekly activities will be held at the Dallas library branches throughout the summer. For the second year, The Dallas Foundation stepped up to fund the STEAM initiative, which represents STEM programs (science, technology, engineering and math) and arts education. The weekly STEAM activities will include the science and art of color, building bridges, marvelous marble runs/rocking roller coasters (potential and kinetic energy and velocity), electromagnetic spectrum and light, and other interactive activities. In addition, the Dallas libraries will offer entertainment and performers including puppet shows,
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Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings encourages students from St. Anthony School, Cesar Chavez Elementary School and all adults and students to read more this summer. juggling workshops, science Center, Nasher Sculpture shows, yoga classes, musicians Center, RaceTrac, Ringling and bird shows, plus interactive Bros. Circus, SMU’s Meadows programs presented by partner Museum, SMU soccer games organizations such as Dallas and the Texas Rangers. Children’s Theater, Dallas Kick-off celebrations will Museum of Art and the Perot be held June 6-13 at all 29 Museum of Nature and Science. Dallas Public Library locaWeekly incentive tions. Check local branches prizes include tickets and or the website for specific gift certificates to Chipotle times and activities. To sign Mexican Grill, Dallas up or learn more, go to dalChildren’s Theater, Dallas laslibrary.org/msrc or call Zoo, LEGOLAND Discovery 214-670-1671.
ANNIVERSARY
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas turns 50
By Melissa Purvis
The idea for Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas was started by a group of Boys & Girls Clubs of Dallas women led by Mrs. Troy V. Post Greater Dallas is celebrating and Mrs. Clint Murchison, Jr., who saw its 50th anniversary of serving the opportunity to develop a Boys’ Club. the community as the premier Soon after, approximately 50 prominent youth education organization in Dallas leaders met to establish Boys’ Club Dallas and surrounding areas. of Dallas, Inc., and the first official lunWhat started as one Club in cheon took place at the Statler Hilton West Dallas has now grown to 14 in 1965. On May 16, 1965, Boys’ Club Club locations around the Dallas of Dallas Inc. hosted a groundbreaking metroplex. Photo courtesy of Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas ceremony on a 6.6-acre lot leased to them “We are so grateful for our by Ward Drug Co. for $1 a year, despite its Vice President Richard Nixon dedicated West longevity and success in Dallas $156,000 value. The following November, Dallas Boys club in 1965. and the surrounding areas and Vice President Richard Nixon dedicated are proud to have provided education and career development to the West Dallas Boys Club, which was the first location. more than a quarter of a million members since our inception,” On November 13, 1989, Boys’ Club of Dallas welcomed girls said Charles English, CEO and president of Boys & Girls Clubs into the Club, and five years later Dallas member Lawanda Jones of Greater Dallas. “Together, we will continue to provide our became the first African-American to win the National Boys & service to the youth in our community for the next 50 years.” Girls Clubs of America Youth of the Year award.
IN MEMORIAM
Arts community mourns the loss of Jac Alder
By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
Dallas lost a legend last week when Jac Alder passed away at the age of 80. He was surrounded by friends at Baylor Hospital, where he suffered from respiratory failure. He had been ill with chronic lymphocytic leukemia for years, but it rarely kept him out of the theatre he loved. Alder was born on Dec. 8, 1934 in Oklahoma and studied architecture at the University of Oklahoma. He became involved with a touring theater group, while serving overseas in the military. That’s when he fell in love with theatre. The Okie ended up in Dallas, where Margo Jones’
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Jac Alder. Dec. 8, 1934 – May 22, 2015. legendary Theatre ’47 at Fair Park was the country’s first professional theatre-in-theround. Alder and Jones became great friends as well as
artistic colleagues. Theatre ’47 closed in 1955 following Jones’ death. Executive DirectorProducer of Theatre Three (T3), Alder’s name has always been synonymous with “Theatre Three.” He was the theatre’s co-founder, with his late wife, Norma Young and close friends, Esther Ragland and Robert Dracup. Young passed away in 1998, and T3’s main stage bears her name. The founders breathed life into the theatre-in-theround in a Sheraton Hotel ballroom, emulating Margo Jones’ model. Always up for a challenge, Alder relocated the hotel ballroom theatre to a cozy, former seat cover store on Main Street in what is now Deep Ellum. It’s there that Alder
directed two young actresses from Lake Highlands, sisters Cathryn and Patsy McClenny. Cathryn Hartt is now a successful Dallas acting coach, with Hartt and Soul Studio. She said, “I cannot imagine a world without Jac Alder. Heaven must be in need of a good set or score ... or Jac would never have left this place he loved for it.” Hartt’s sister Patsy went on to gain success and fame as television and film actress, Morgan Fairchild. She said, “I would have no career if it were not for Jac Alder and Norma Young. They saw potential in two children who arrived on their doorstep and gave my sister Cathryn and me our chance to pursue our
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Losing Letterman leaves void
Watch out for flying ‘Draculas’ By Dr. Kimberly Washington
infected with West Nile Virus have no symptoms at all. Nearly 20 percent of people who are The time of year has come infected get a fever, body aches where mosquitos are about in the and other symptoms that resemskies over Dallas. Particularly ble the common flu. This is selfwith the unusually wet weather limited and resolves on its own. we have had in the last couple Only about one percent of people of weeks, it is the infected with West Nile perfect environVirus actually have ment for flying severe, life threatening Draculas to thrive. symptoms, which can With mosquitos result in paralysis, seicomes the fear of zures and even death. West Nile Virus — West Nile is a a disease transmitvirus, not a bacteria, so ted by mosquitos, there are no antibiotwhich was largely ics that work to treat unheard of in the Dr. Washington this. Mostly treatment United States until is supportive includabout seven years ing fluids and symptom ago. management until the patient’s The virus actually started in immune system manages the birds, to which mosquitos conviral infection. tracted the virus from feasting I do not advocate the use of on our feathered neighbor. It is mosquito nets in your home and then transmitted to us by mosother barrier devices such as that, quito bites, which is best avoided particularly in an area like North by using adequate insect repellent Texas to prevent West Nile Virus or keeping the skin covered. The transmission. However, insect repelvirus can cause fever, encephalilent when outside doing yard work tis (inflammation of the lining of is highly recommended, as well as the brain), or meningitis (inflammaking sure that your windows mation of the lining of the spiare properly sealed at your home. nal cord). The risk of infection is Additionally, minimize standing much higher for those who work water around your home, since this outside and have exposure to enattracts mosquitos — flowerpots, vironments that mosquitos flock gutters, buckets, and discarded tires to, such as standing water (small are some of the biggest culprits. As I lakes, swamps, etc.). say over and over again, an ounce of Once infected it usually prevention is worth a pound of cure. takes about two to six days before Dr. Kimberly Washington, symptoms begin. The key point a general surgeon at Highlander to remember, however is that Surgical Associates in Arlington, infection is extremely rare. Most maintains an interest in health people (about 75 percent) who are education and advocacy. washington.k@att.net
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By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com The Dalai Lama is coming to the George W. Bush Presidential Center at SMU on July 1 for a conversation. I understand that Carol Channing will be the understudy in case Dalai can’t come out and say “Hello!” … The only positive coming out of all of this rain is that the Texas Rangers were on a road trip. Imagine what a scheduling mess making up all of those games would have been … In a survey of local roads this weekend, I can’t image a street that is in worse shape after the torrential rain then Henderson Avenue from Central Expressway to Ross Avenue. Potholes are everywhere; it is like driving on the back roads of Morocco (remember that famous Sears commercial?) David Letterman once said that he saw a pothole in Manhattan and Nik Wallenda said he wouldn’t walk over it. This might be a good time to invest in an alignment and suspension repair shop. More on Letterman later … Robert Gates, president of the Irving-based Boy Scouts of America, has urged that the organization’s leadership end the ban on gay troop leaders. Churches make up a large percentage of troop sponsors, and most have opposed gay leaders. “We must deal with the world as it is,” Gates said, “not as we might wish it to be. The status quo in our movement’s membership standards cannot be sustained.” When growing up — while not a scout — much of my time was spent on the playground. One of our popular parks had a gay recreation leader. Though he wasn’t openly gay — he would later come out — he was caring and inspiring and later became a friend of many of us as adults. It is time for tolerance
… Last week, I wrote about my parhate-hate relationship with Jay Leno, he ents getting free passes to shows at was honest and often brilliantly funny. Harrah’s Casino in Lake Tahoe in the He told the world about his open heart ‘80s. I would snag those surgery and infidelity with passes like an Arlington a show staffer. His talk thug snags an ATM out after 9/11 was legendary. of a convenience store. He told New York City that I saw great acts (for he loved each and everyfree) such as Sammy one and that somehow as Davis, Jr., Kenny Rogers, a nation we would survive. Steve Martin and Ann While Jimmy Fallon and Margaret. One time, my Jimmy Kimmel are talmother said “David, I got David Mullen ented hosts and Stephen a postcard from Harrah’s Colbert is promising, late again. I have no idea who night television just won’t these people are.” The headliner was be the same without Letterman ... Dave Mason of “We Just Disagree” The “Entourage” movie comes out on fame. The opening act was Letterman. Wednesday and I can’t wait. It was one Somehow, I knew Letterman. I can’t of my favorite shows on HBO. I hope recall if it was from his appearances on it is as good as the first HBO “Sex in the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson the City” movie. The second one was or if I had seen him randomly, but I unwatchable. Anyway, “Entourage” was knew who he was and I wanted to see based on Mark Wahlberg — who also him perform live. He told a joke about produced the show — and famously his dog, not being convinced that he travelled with a large group in his should serve the high-priced Alpo dog younger days. I saw Wahlberg one time food to a pet that drinks out of the toi- At Balthazar in New York City with his let. Standup comedy mattered during entourage, and had a pleasant converthat timeframe. Bob Newhart, Henny sation with him in the Men’s lounge. Youngman, Lenny Bruce, Don Rickles, After we talked, he turned to the bathAllan Sherman, Mort Sahl, Redd Foxx room attendant and said “I assume you and Bill Cosby were already established. want me to tip you again!” He slammed In addition to Martin, Cheech and what looked like a one dollar bill in Chong, Flip Wilson, George Carlin, his hand and walked out. I said to the Rodney Dangerfield and Richard Pryor, attendant, “isn’t that just like those to name a few, were having big careers. Hollywood egos?” as I put two dollars Robin Williams, Eddie Murphy, Sam in his money basket. He said “Sir” and Kinison and Chris Rock were about to opened his hand revealing a $100 bill. explode onto the scene. As Letterman (I took one of my bills out of the basended his 33-year run as a talk show ket. Just kidding.) Upon returning to host last week, I felt like I lost a friend. my table, I looked over at Wahlberg. I certainly lost a ritual. I was a devoted He smiled. He had gotten me … RIP Letterman watcher. While he got surlier Anne Meara. She always made me as he aged and battled with ongoing smile. She leaves husband Jerry Stiller issues with his hair, a love-hate relaand son Ben behind. Meara died on tionship with Oprah Winfrey and a Saturday at 85.
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Community supported agriculture thriving in urban areas By Naima Montacer
seasonal fruits and vegetables every week or two weeks. Boxes are either picked up at the farm or at a localized central location. A CSA Get your produce, beer, art and is a mutually supported approach fish all through community supto growing food. It’s a shared risk ported initiatives. In Chicago, at between producer and consumer to Begyle Brewing Company, memhave fresh, local food on the table. bers receive 64-ounce growlers of Being a member of a CSA and beer each month. The Crusade for supporting local farmArt, in Atlanta, is a comers over large scale food munity-supported art companies has positive initiative in which every impacts on the enviother month shareholdronment, your health ers receive two original, and your community. signed photographs in Supermarket food travels the mail from talented, great distances (on avercommissioned up-andage 1,500 miles) until it coming artists. All along ends up in our grocery the East and West Coast, Naima Montacer store shopping carts. members of a community Buying local reduces the supported fishery reamount of energy used ceive bounties of fresh, local seafood in transportation, lessens the need every month that directly support for wasteful packaging and also the local fishermen. reduces the energy required for the In Dallas, we can’t do all of initial refrigeration of produce. “The these yet, but community supported initial cooling, processing and cold agriculture (CSA) is thriving in the storage of fresh fruit and vegetables area. Hopefully, it won’t be long is among the most energy intenuntil other local products engage sive segments of the food industry,” in this creative way to connect conaccording to the Food Processing sumers with local producers that is Environmental Assistance Center. happening around the country. Small, local farmers can mainCSA’s started in the U.S. in the tain a sustainable farm easier than 1980s but have roots even earlier their industrial counter parts. Small overseas. The general idea is comfarmers are personally invested in munities directly support farmers their land and strive to conserve on a seasonal or yearly basis. The fertile soil and protect clean water. farmer sells shares to the public, Planting a variety of crops on their which usually consist of a box of
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farm creates a healthier ecosystem for their plants and the surrounding environment. CSA’s offer a powerful approach to reconnecting people back to their food, and some farmers even encourage you to spend a day or more helping out on the farm. LocalHarvest.org lists many CSAs in the metroplex area. Knowing your farmer and how they treat their land, in some cases, takes priority over being certified organic. Gaining Photo courtesy of Deep Ellum Urban Gardens organic certification is a Community gardens are taking up roots in many areas of Dallas. time consuming, expensive process so many local farms choose to not be certified to pay the government to not poison local farming. Local CSAs are now organic by the United States my own land.” offering farm meats and cheeses in Department of Agriculture (USDA) Local farmers are able to haraddition to produce. Keep your eyes standards. vest and deliver food at their peak out for other community supported Marie Tedei is the founder/ ripeness, leading to better tasting initiatives to start popping up in the owner/operator of Eden’s Garden and more nutrient-dense produce. Dallas area. Or think about starting CSA Farm (edensorganicfarm.com/ Produce tastes better, more meals your own to make this big city feel CSA) located in South Dallas. She more like a community. may not be certified organic, but her are cooked at home, and people become more health conscious. In a Do you know an organization passion for the health of her farm study by the Soil Association in 2011 already following the CSA model emanates from her. “My customers on the impact of CSAs, they found but for another product (art, beer, meet me, there is a relationship esthat 70 percent of CSA members etc.) here in the Dallas area? Contact tablished, they know who I am and said their cooking and eating habits njmontacer@gmail.com. that is the main reason I don’t feel the need to jump through the USDA changes, primarily through using more local, seasonal and healthy Naima Montacer is a freehoops to become certified organic food. lance writer and conservation… It’s too expensive, it’s too cumConsider joining a CSA this ist. View more at her website bersome to spend so much time on summer to reap the many benefits of EnviroAdventures.com. a government report. I’m not going
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In the ‘Pole’ position for four decades Tennis anyone? Answer is … Yes!
By David Mullen
By Turner Cavender
david@katytrailweekly.com For nearly 40 years, Norm Hitzges has been the radio voice of sports talk in the DFW area. He was talking sports before Dallas had all sports talk stations like “The Ticket,” KESN (ESPN) 103.3 and 105.3 THE FAN. First doing a Saturday morning show on KERA 90.1, he hosted the first drive time sports program in the country when he landed the weekday morning spot on 570 KLIF in 1985. Despite walking with a cane because of chronic hip issues, Hitzges, 70, looked tanned (from a recent trip to Nicaragua), sounded spry and infused humor when he addressed an audience on Tuesday at Edgemere senior living community on Northwest Highway and Thackery Street bordering Preston Hollow. “This August,” Hitzges said from his chair on stage, “will be year 40 of continuously being on the air in Dallas. It is the longest such streak of any talk show host in America, which means I join you in being pretty old.” As the crowd laughed, it was a chance to see the famous Hitzges cackle in person and not just hear it over the airwaves as thousands of loyal listeners have throughout the years. On SportsRadio 1310 “The Ticket” weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon, Hitzges began his talk in his signature shotgun style of opinions on the local sports teams. On the Dallas Stars: “There is a major yawning question with this team,” Hitzges said. “They have excellent young players. They have a very good coach and very good general manager. They have a question about their goaltending. In hockey, goaltending can be everything. As the team grew up, they wanted goalie Kari Lehtonen to grow up with them. He had a very uneven year. That [goaltending] is the big question
Train your mind. It’s not just your body that benefits from tennis, but your mind as well. Unlike the mindless repetition of running on the elliptical Young or old, you can machine or pedaling a stationary enjoy tennis for the many bike, tennis sharpens your mind. physical, mental and soBeing good at tennis requires cial benefits it offers. alertness and strategic thinkRightly regarded by ing, brain exercises that create many as the “sport for a new nerve connections in the lifetime,” tennis is one of brain. Every time the ball is hit those activities anyone at toward you, you’ve got to realmost any age or fitness spond quickly and map out your level can play and enjoy. All you need is a racket, Turner Cavender strategy — where and how hard you’ll hit the ball to outsmart a few tennis balls, a partyour opponent. ner and access to a court. While the rules are fairly straightWhen running on the treadmill day in and day out gets old, you’re tired of lifting forward and easy to learn, improving your tennis skills will exercise your weights at the gym, or your workout isn’t brain as you practice new moves, hone providing the results you hoped, it might be worth a shot to give tennis a try. You’ll your skills, manage mistakes, anticipate your opponent’s moves, play under presget a full body workout, improve your sure and learn to compete. fitness and burn a ton of calories, while Time with friends. Two to four playyour mind stimulating, and having fun ers are needed to play a game of tennis, competing against your partner. so if you’re the type of person who finds I will provide a list of reasons why exercise more enjoyable when done with tennis is an activity you should add to others, tennis may fit you well. Call up a your list of workout options. friend or three and head to the courts for Get toned. Playing tennis competia friendly, competitive game. What bettively burns more calories than cycling, ter way to socialize than to spend time inline skating or aerobics. On the tennis court, you can burn 500 calories an hour outside, feel the warm sun and get your and have fun doing it! Tennis offers both exercise? Maybe you’re looking for a workout you can enjoy with your spouse. Why an aerobic (with oxygen) and anaerobic not try tennis? Wish there was an exercise (without oxygen) workout. The jogging activity for the whole family? Take the kids and easy swinging provide a great caralong and let them practice hitting a ball dio workout that improves endurance, back and forth over the net on one court but it’s the quick bursts of sprinting and while you and your spouse play a comswinging followed by a rest period that petitive game in the next court. The next increases your calorie burn and muscle warm weekend, I encourage you to plan a gain. This is the perfect combination for tennis date with your spouse or make it a weight loss, fitness and muscle toning. In fact, the movements of tennis provide family affair and take the kids. “Tennis takes care of everything. one of the best workouts to improve It requires agility and quickness to get heart health, strengthen your core, flatto the ball, core strength to get power ten your abs, build arm and leg muscle, into your shorts and stamina to last for and increase flexibility. Sound good? an entire match. In addition to toning Then grab a racket! your arms and shoulders, it’s a total body Maybe you’re into another sport but want to take your performance to the next workout for your legs and abs and works your heart and core unlike any other level. I believe that tennis is a great way to sport.” — Samantha Stosur reach this goal because it requires speed, Turner Cavender is a certified and strength, jumping, lunging, agility, handlicensed personal trainer and owner of eye coordination, gross and fine motor Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp. “Remember, control, balance and quick reaction time just a matter of doing it” #JAMODI. — all skills needed for other sports. Turner@dallasfbbc.com
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Legendary sports talk show host Norm Hitzges entertained at Edgemere senior living community on Tuesday. facing this team in the offseason.” On the Dallas Mavericks: “The Mavericks won a championship in 2011, and have been deconstructing and reconstructing every year since. As we speak, they have a total of four basketball players under contract. That’s not enough,” Hitzges chuckled. “They have lots of money to spend. But what they have now is a very poor defensive basketball team. You don’t win in this league with a very poor defensive basketball team. [The Mavericks] will do this year what it did last year: sixth or seventh or eighth and an early exit from the playoffs.” On the Texas Rangers getting value from high-priced acquisitions Prince Fielder and Shin-Soo Choo, Hitzges said: “Those two are owed more than a total of $40 million a year for the next five years. Each of them was dreadful last season because of injury. The Rangers aren’t going to go anywhere, unless Fielder and Choo are worth their money. And that’s the wonderful thing about the last few weeks. Each of them looks very healthy.” On the Dallas Cowboys: “The Cowboys muddle along at 8- 8, 8-8 and 8-8. When you are 8-8, you are not that far from being pretty good in the National Football League. You’re also
close to being pretty bad in the National Football League. Teams can go from 8-8 to 12-4 or 8-8 to 4-12. That happens every year in the league. They feel the pressure of the age of [quarterback] Tony Romo. But Cowboy fans have every right to think that this is a Super Bowl year.” Known for his relentless work ethic, Hitzges has covered every round of the NFL college player draft for 30 years, and remains the only radio personality to do so. He tirelessly puts in hours of research on players — from even the most obscure schools — that makes for extremely entertaining radio for the pro football fan. Growing up in a Polish family in the Buffalo area and an alumnus of Canisius College, Hitzges is famous for his “Picks of the Pole,” a sports handicapping feature of his radio program. He can be often found giving seminars on horse racing at Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie and can also be found at the betting window. He simulates the race call of Triple Crown races on his program, and can’t get by without a tip for the upcoming Belmont Stakes on June 6, when American Pharaoh tries to become the first
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ALDER cont'd from page 1 dreams. They were tough taskmasters and gave us fabulous training, filled with love. He offered that gift to so many over the decades, and so many loved him for it. He saw the potential in each of us, and he never lost his sense of humor. At the time he was hospitalized, Alder was directing “The Liar.” B.J. Cleveland has taken over the production, which will run through May 31. On T3’s Facebook page, Cleveland expressed what Jac would say, “See you at the theater!” Gene Raye Price, who is currently appearing in T2’s “The Lady with all the Answers” through June 15 said, “I feel such a sense of profound loss. He was a compassionate, intuitive visionary with a wit that endeared him to me. I loved being with him and I treasure my relationship with him.” As recently as the Sunday before his death, Alder was working with Bruce Coleman, T3’s Resident Artist on the upcoming production of “Kountry Girls,” which is scheduled to run June 25 through July 19. Marty Van Kleeck, Manager of the Bathhouse Cultural Center (BHCC) said about Alder: “He was such an advocate, not just for Theatre Three but
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The late Jac Alder. for every artist is town, and every arts organization in Dallas benefited from his passionate pleas. He touch so many lives, mentored so many young artists, entertained us on stage, provoked conversation with his choice of plays and provided some of the most wonderful dinner conversation as a skilled raconteur.” Alder was reknowned for pushing boundaries and bringing unique theatre to his audiences. For example, “I Love you, You’re Perfect, Now Change” was the longest-running show in Dallas theater history. T3 President, Scott Williams said, “It was not just Theatre Three that Jac championed — he championed and mentored countless individuals and organizations, donated to scores of other theaters, was a vocal advocate for arts funding in Dallas and Texas, having chaired the Texas Commission on the Arts theater panel and the board of Texas Non-Profit Theatres.” Some of the many playwrights and stage
professionals he mentored are Stephen Sondheim and Pulitzer Prize winners, Beth Henley, Doug Wright and Tracy Letts. Williams continued, “Jac was also active in civil rights, being at the forefront of casting African-American actors and a long-standing friend of the gay community. He supported arts education, including serving on the President’s Council of Booker T. Washington High School for the Visual and Performing Arts and as Director of Drama at the University of Texas at Arlington.” Michael Jenkins, President and Managing Director of the Dallas Summer Musicals said, “Jac Alder has been a wonderful friend to me for more than 40 years... every time that I am with him, I learn something. He will be missed, but never forgotten.” Dallas broadcast icon, Jody Dean said, “If a kid wanted to make a difference in the theatre, he or she should simply do what Jac Alder did.
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They’d end up making a difference in the world.” Alder’s hospital stay occurred at the same time as another devastating loss for T3 and the North Texas arts community, Terry Dobson, T3’s former Musical Director passed away, who passed away in April. Alder is survived by his brothers Bob and Bruce Alder, both of Denver, Colorado; sisters Norma, Denver and Nora “Happy,” Virginia. T3 is receiving calls and email from patrons, who want to know how they can memorialize Alder. According to Van Kleeck, “The best tribute anyone can make to Jac is to come to the theatre.” At its Tuesday night meeting, the T3 Board of Directors approved a plan that Alder himself had prepared, in which he gave direction regarding his succession. According to Scott Williams, President of the Board, Marty Van Kleeck was invited to continue in her volunteer role as Advisor to the Administrative Staff. She will remain in her position as Bath House Cultural Center Manager. “We are grateful to the Office of Cultural Affairs for working with both Theatre Three and the Bath House to ensure smooth operation of both,” Williams said. Bruce Coleman, Resident Artist, who has been with T3 for 30 years, will continue as Artistic
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Director. In February the Board began looking for a General Manager to work with Alder. Now they will search for a Managing Director to work with Coleman. Alder’s brother, Bob reiterated to the Board that Jac’s wish was to have his life celebrated with joy, and not as a sad event. With that in mind, the Board scheduled a celebration of Jac Alder’s life for Monday, July 13 at the City Performance Hall. Time and other details will be announced later. Williams said, “Jac wanted it to be a vibrant theatre, and we hope to be good stewards of what Jac and Norma built so we can have another 50 years,” he concluded. Williams wrote a tribute to Alder, in which he said, “As you reflect back on the extraordinary life of this bundle of artistic energy, please join the Board of Theatre Three in giving thanks to Jac Alder for his leadership, his passion, and his vision, and make plans to attend a performance on the stage of your choice. As Jac wrote in one of his monthly columns in Theater Jones, he loved that the theatre has ‘the ability to inspire our community of both artists and attendees toward visions of common humanity.’ Without a doubt, Jac Alder played a leading role in inspiring us all. Bravo!”
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MULL cont'd from page 5 Triple Crown winner in 37 years. “When you watch American Pharaoh run,” Hitzges said, “watch how much time he spends in the air and off the ground. He runs with just a little bit of deer in him. I think he has a wonderful chance to win the Belmont.” Not done handicapping, however, Hitzges said to watch out for two other horses: Materiality and Frosted. At Christmastime, Hitzges hosts the "Norm-A-Thon," an 18-hour marathon broadcast to raise money for the Austin Street Center, a Dallas area homeless shelter. The “NormA-Thon” has brought out the biggest names in the Dallas and national sports scene, from Roger Staubach to Mark Cuban to the late Pat Summerall. On Sunday, he served as an honorary chairman in Dallas for Carry The Load, a group dedicated to restoring the true meaning of Memorial Day. Hitzges has been honored by the Texas Radio Broadcasters Hall of Fame and the Texas Baseball Hall of Fame. As the veteran of all sports talk show hosts, Hitzges has seen the medium evolve. “The genre has so changed,” Hitzges said. “Back then you were the source of the barest of information. I mean the nuts and bolts … you were still the source of that. Now, people have access to so much information … so much information … that now you have to hunt for more analysis and more insight, you have to look for different angles on stories. The audience is just so dramatically smarter these days. “It used to be a story would happen at midnight and you wouldn’t know about it until the next afternoon,” Hitzges said. “Now you would know about it at 12:01.” As emotional as he is about sports — when asked about the troubles of former Rangers manager and friend Ron Washington, Hitzges wouldn’t tell the whole story out of respect — he is just as passionate about his favorite hobby, which is to travel the world with wife Mary. He is getting ready for a trip to Switzerland, France and Italy. But rest assured he won’t leave his listeners hanging without insight on the 2015 NBA Draft or thoughts on the upcoming NFL season. That’s the way that Hitzges has worked for the last 40 years.
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2301 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3600
Meyerson Symphony Center – Dallas Symphony presents “On Broadway!” Sylvia McNair's hauntingly beautiful vocals bring out the best and greatest of Broadway. Jeff Tyzik leads the enchanting conclusion of the Dallas Symphony Pops Series season. 7:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. on May 31. Tickets start at $20.
May 30
5622 Dyer St. Dallas, 75206 214-242-9725
Union Coffee House – Classic Blend Concert Series: Journey from Classical to Jazz. Concerts every last Saturday of the month. Cello Quartets and solos by Belinda Viesca, Mandy Milliot, Adam Eason, Lisa Storm Beyer and jazz clarinet extraordinaire Brent Buemi playing with Russ Higginbotham on the guitar. 8 p.m. FREE!
June 3
8687 N. Central Expressway # 1514 Dallas, 75225 214-671-1381
Bookmarks Public Library – Atmos Energy presents “Wiggly, Waggly, Words,” an interactive storytime featuring movement, rhymes, music and books for age 7 and under. 3:30 p.m. FREE!
June 5
8080 Park Lane #770 Dallas, 75231 214-365-0222
The Shops at Park Lane – Movies in the Park. See a feature film on the big screen each Friday in June. This week is “Pitch Perfect.” No coolers or alcohol permitted. Free and open to the public. Weather permitting. 8:30 p.m. FREE!
June 6 – 10
6101 Bishop Blvd. Dallas, 75205 214-768-2787
SMU O'Donnell Lecture-Recital Hall – Lev Aronson Legacy Festival. Cellist Lev Aronson survived Nazi concentration camps in World War II through dedication to music and pure determination. Dallas became his new home where he developed his unique method of teaching, served as principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for almost twenty years, and became known as one of the most influential cello teachers around the globe. $20-$50.
June 11 – 12
1925 Elm St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3687
Majestic Theatre – Texas A&M University Commerce presents Clarinet Colloquium, a comprehensive music festival and destination event sponsored and supported by Texas A&M University-Commerce, the students of the Clarinet Coalition, and the music community. 12:30 p.m.
June 12 – 14
2520 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-671-1450
Dallas City Performance Hall – Turtle Creek Chorale presents “Turtle-ly 80s.” The performance celebrates the Chorale’s founding period with teased hair and baggy pants. The audience can sing along with the Chorale’s classics. 7:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. June 14. $25-$50.
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Bob Hope, b. 1903 John F. Kennedy, b. 1917 Danny Elfman, b. 1953 Annette Bening, b. 1958 Melissa Etheridge, b. 1961 1942 – Bing Crosby recorded “White Christmas,” bestselling record to date.
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Benny Goodman, b. 1909 Stephen Tobolowsky, b. 1951 Wynona Judd, b. 1964 Jennifer Ellison, b. 1983 1783 – 1st daily newspaper in U.S.: Philadelphia Evening Post.
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Walt Whitman, b. 1819 Clint Eastwood, b. 1930 Joe Namath, b. 1943 Lea Thompson, b. 1961 Colin Farrell, b. 1976 1884 – Dr. J. H. Kellogg patented “flaked cereal.”
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Marilyn Monroe, b. 1926 Andy Griffith, b. 1926 Morgan Freeman, b. 1937 Teri Polo, b. 1969 Alanis Morissette, b. 1974 1938 – Superman debuted in 1st issue of Action Comics.
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Sally Kellerman, b. 1937 Jerry Mathers, b. 1948 Dana Carvey, b. 1955 Wayne Brady, b. 1972 Justin Long, b. 1978 1883 – 1st baseball game played under electric lights.
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Josephine Baker, b. 1906 Tony Curtis, b. 1925 Larry McMurtry, b. 1936 Curtis Mayfield, b. 1942 1784 – U.S. Congress established the United States Army.
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer, b. 1928 Bettina Gregory, b. 1946 Noah Wyle, b. 1971 Angelina Jolie, b. 1975 1984 – Bruce Springsteen released “Born in the USA.”
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OUR FRIENDS PLACE
A transitional living center for young women trying to escape abuse and/or homelessness
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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.
units, each with a common living space, kitchen and three bedrooms. Our second Transitional Living Center site, Pauline’s Place, will have a similar layout.
QW hat is your mission or
Q T ell us the name of a vol-
A Our vision is to break
A H eather Bennett has
highest purpose?
the generational cycles of abuse, neglect, poverty and homelessness.
Q H ow many clients are served each year?
A O n average, Our Friends Place serves 26 young women per year. This year, though, we will double our capacity to serve young women by opening our second Transitional Living Center site at Pauline’s Place.
QW hat are your criti-
cal needs now, besides money donations?
A
This is an exciting time right now since we are opening our second Transitional Living Center site at Pauline’s Place this year! We need help purchasing items to setup the young women’s apartments, and of course volunteer support.
QW hat is your facility like?
A
The Beazley House features four apartment
unteer who always goes beyond the call of duty?
dedicated countless hours to changing the lives of young women by co-chairing the Resource Development & Public Relations committee since 2013, cochairing the Auction & Casino Night committee in 2014, recruiting new faces for our committees and Board and so many other critical contributions.
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?
resources; both financial and time.
QW hat is rewarding about your job?
e most rewarding part A Th of my role is hearing from past clients. I love sharing their successes and struggles and hearing how Our Friends Place changed their lives, sometimes in ways neither of us predicted. The fact that someone cared and gave them to confidence to achieve their goals made all the
difference. They inspire me daily.
Q T ell how a specific
person or family was helped.
A J ohnnie fought for
survival. No one modeled good decisions or healthy relationships for Johnnie. She struggled in school, carried a blade to feel safe and stole when she needed. When Johnnie found Our Friends Place, her life changed. She felt safe, so she stopped
stealing, gave up her blade, finished high school and learned the skills she needed to feel confident and to take care of herself. Today, she is a Financial Aid Advisor and has earned her Associate’s Degree. Johnnie is also the proud mother of twins and for them, she still fights. She works to teach them what she learned at
Our Friends Place — you might need to fight, yet the sky’s the limit. Sue Hesseltine, Executive Director answered our questions this week.
Work on your mind and your tan this summer! Register today for summer classes
A A chance at a better life
for them. All the young women attend school or vocational program, hold a job, pay a portion of their earnings as rent and savings and attend weekly group sessions where we teach life and job skills.
Summer I starts June 8.
Q What is difficult about
Summer II starts July 13.
your job?
A I t’s most difficult to de-
cide what is the best way to utilize our limited
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praise him wildly. Repeat this activity twice more and then stop. Put the ball away leaving him wanting more. This
Playing fetch with your dog is one activity on a short list that assists your dog in releasing pent-up energy. If you have the ability to sit on a bench and exhaust your dog within 15 to 20 minutes with the toss of a ball, you’ve got it made in the shade. When you are sick, injured or just too tired to run or walk with your dog, the game of fetch can be there for you to help you exercise your best friend. Some dogs don’t know how to play this game instinctively or properly, leaving owners frustrated and dogs unexercised. In order to participate in the game of fetch, two things need to be Photo by Susan Strough in place. The first is drive, and the secNitro takes his fetch game to the lake. ond is training. Without drive, you are in dead in the water. Consider these will help build an obsession. If you tips to increase your are successful in getting your dog to dog’s drive: Present a pick up the ball three times, throw ball to your dog within the ball one additional time with a hallway of your home each session. You can practice one to at a time of day when he three times per day. On a side note, is at his most energetic. it can be worth the effort to find a The purpose of practicway to make the ball more enticing ing in the hallway is to through smell. For example, you can eliminate distractions. Susan Strough place the ball inside a bag of your Throw it, roll it and dog’s favorite treats overnight. bounce it, whatever you Now that you’ve put drive in can do to get your dog’s attention focused place, it’s time to implement some trainon the ball. If he becomes excited enough ing so that your game can run smoothly. to chase it and pick it up with his mouth, When playing fetch you need your dog
to do two things once he has the ball in his mouth. The first is return it to you, the second is let it go. You can use a 20foot training lead attached to your dog’s collar to reel him in once he has the ball in his mouth. I advise you to attach this lead to his regular collar instead of a training collar such as a prong collar or choke chain. Unlike moments of obedience in which you need the dog to have a submissive mind, you need your dog to stay amplified in this moment. If he feels corrected, he may not feel like playing anymore. A light hand does the trick. Once he gets the ball in his mouth verbally encourage him with the command “come” to bring it to you as you reel him in like a bass. Once he’s close enough for you to get your hand on the ball, trade him for a treat or another ball as you speak the command “release.” After several sessions he should have an understanding of the word. After you’ve built drive and instilled a couple of commands, you will have taught your dog a game than can provide a lot of enjoyment for both of you. Take care to not over do it so that injuries can be avoided. Once you’ve taught your dog this skill on land, step up your game and teach him to fetch in the water. Retrieving in water is an excellent energy burner and oh so easy on those joints. Susan Strough is an owner at RAW by Canines First and a dog trainer.
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder
The coming week will require a great deal of emotional flexibility and strength on the part of many individuals as situations arise — both expected and unexpected — that push buttons and bring people closer to personal danger zones. Changes will be significant, yet they needn't be anything but positive, at least in the long run. Those who fear the unknown and work to prevent things from changing are likely to encounter far more difficulty than even those who are being asked to endure dramatic shifts in their daily lives. The ability to go with the flow can prove quite beneficial. To some, this will mean simply doing what they are told without argument; to others, it may be more complicated — though no less possible. Domestic affairs may progress in an unusual fashion for many. There may, in fact, be a topsy-turvy sort of feeling when it comes to home life. One's primary relationship is almost sure to require a bit more attention than usual at this time. Now is no time to take loved ones for granted! GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You may be trying too hard to keep things the way they have been in the past, but you must acknowledge that a new day is dawning. (June 7-June 20) – Something big is just around the corner, and you must spend a good portion of the week getting ready for it.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) You'll wake each day feeling as though you're closer than you were the day before to an important personal goal — one that has yet to be defined! (July 8-July 22) – You may have to skip over some of the finer points in order to be sure that you're clear about the big picture. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) A revelation of sorts early in the week has you moving in a new direction almost immediately. Some family members may not approve. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You'll receive a message that has you reconsidering an invitation you had only recently turned down. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) The pace is likely to quicken, causing you to lose track of something that has kept you on an even keel. Get it back! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – Your search for something that can bring greater meaning to routine endeavors may lead you down an unfamiliar path. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Those who are calling the shots are expecting more from you than from anyone else. You can come through, surely. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – A question of physical health and mental well-being will arise, and
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Game of fetch cures dogs’ pent-up energy
By Susan Strough
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you'll be compelled to seek more than one opinion. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You'll have reason to pull up short and re-examine where you have been — and where you think you are going. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You can remain in control, but only after recognizing one or two key weaknesses. This will require you to take another honest look at yourself. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Your confidence is likely to wax and wane throughout a difficult week. In the end, you'll have a friend to thank for your success. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You don't want to take the credit for something you did purely by accident. You can, however, build on this trend. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may find yourself in an unfamiliar environment, trying to accomplish routine tasks in a way that is anything but routine. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You must do what you can to maintain contact with those who are farther from you than you had expected. The stories you hear will please you. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may be unusually demonstrative all week long, so be sure
Copyright 2015 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. to include everyone as you share your feelings in an open and honest way. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You have much to say, and yet you may have trouble getting the attention of the one person who really needs to hear it all. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) It's more important that you get in touch with yourself rather than anyone else. Give yourself a good talking-to! (March 6-March 20) – You may be putting a bit too much time into a certain project at work when in fact you should be paying more attention to a loved one in need. ARIES (March 21-April 4) You've been strong for quite some time in the face of a major challenge. Now you'll have a chance to relax a bit. (April 5-April 19) – You should be able to satisfy your boss in a way that is entirely new — and very exciting. Both parties have something to gain. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Someone is trying to exert an unfair influence over you. You can resist, surely, but you must do so in a way that comes naturally. (May 6-May 20) – You may have become a target in some way recently. You'll have to maneuver carefully to avoid any real dangers.
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LOCAL HISTORY
Reunion proves family tree still firmly planted in Dallas
By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
More than 140 years ago, two dairy farming families, the Buhrers and the Mosers, both chose East Dallas for their homes and businesses when they emigrated from Zurich, Switzerland. Anna Buhrer arrived with her brother, Jacob Buhrer. Anna married Christian Moser, who founded Dallas’ first dairy. His College Hill Dairy was located at Ross Avenue and Henderson Avenue from 1877 to 1910. Jacob Buhrer founded Swiss Dairy, the second dairy in Dallas, which was located in the area of today’s White Rock spillway. According to Dallasite JD Peavler, and Jacob Buhrer’s great-grandson, “Both families were industrious and hardworking and became successful while creating a legacy for their descendants to follow.” Throughout the past 14 decades, Buhrer and Moser have been familiar names in Dallas circles including city government, real estate development — especially in White Rock and Old East Dallas — and business and education. They also founded numerous East Dallas and White Rock churches and industrialized the dairy industry in the city they loved. Last month at St. Mark Presbyterian Church near Bryan Adams High School, 200 Buhrer and Moser relatives gathered for a family reunion. Having that many at a family reunion is only one of the many reasons this family’s story sets them apart. At least 300 of the 400 living family members remain in touch with each other on
a regular basis throughout the year, including great grandparents, siblings, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and so on. About 200 of them live in the Dallas area, with at least 50 of those residing in East Dallas. Fewer than 40 live outside of Texas. In all, there are 640 traceable Buhrers and Mosers. What’s also unique about the Buhrers and Mosers is that, before and since those first arrivals here in 1875, relatives have valued family bonds above all else. Family relationships were and are their highest priority, trumping everything else. Jacob and Anna Buhrer appreciated their family connections, as did Christian Moser, and they passed along the passion to their families. “When we talk about family, a second cousin is as close to you as a brother or sister and sometimes closer,” Peavler, who is a senior director with Stream Energy, explained. The early Buhrer/Moser settlers founded and attended St. Paul Church, Deutsche Evangelische St. Paul’s Gemeinde (German Evangelical St. Paul’s Church), which currently located on East Lovers Lane near White Rock. Throughout the years, the family founded at least two other churches: St. Andrews Presbyterian on Skillman Street and St. Mark Presbyterian on Ferguson Road, the latter of which hosted the reunion. For more than five decades, the Moser/Buhrer families have boasted many Bryan Adams (BA) and Woodrow Wilson (Woodrow) alumni, including Peavler’s mom Jeanne Gracey Peavler,
More than 200 Buhrer and Moser relatives recently gathered for a family reunion. who is a BA graduate. Samantha Moore is a BA 2015 graduating senior. Many family members attended another landmark steeped in history, Reinhardt Elementary School, which is currently attended by Samantha’s sister, Hannah Moore. Recent additions to the family include babies Stelzer, Bunch and Franzen. Four more newborns are expected to join the family tree during the next few months. Peavler orchestrated the reunion with its massive responsibility and detail. He said it took him about five months to plan. But he didn’t stop at RSVPs and enchiladas. Peavler designated a “Kids’ Reunion” room. The inventive cousin had created a unique, bookstore-quality coloring book/workbook for each child so their generation could learn about their families. He organized a Buhrer Easter egg hunt, a family tradition since the early 1900s. “I also taught them about traditional Swiss Easter eggs with onion skin dye,” he said. Apparently tradition trumped Blue Mesa’s catering as the highlight. Some family members gave speeches about their
Carry The Load a great success On Sunday, my wife Barbara and I grabbed our much-used umbrellas and walked next door to Reverchon Park to join in the opening ceremonies for Carry The Load. The all-night walk and the closing ceremonies on Monday, Memorial Day, were a great success, inspite of the rain and mud. The event honors our military, law enforcement, fire fighters and rescue personnel. The mission is to connect Americans to the true meaning of this holiday. Congratulations Photo by Wayne Swearingen to the founders, organizers, and Reverchon Park hosted Carry The Load on Sunday. over 3,400 participants. See the website at carrytheload.org for details and money raised. The featured speaker Sunday was one of my real heroes: the Honorable Sam Johnson, U.S. Congressman, Third District, Texas. He spoke of the freedoms we enjoy and the sacrifices made by many so we can enjoy those freedoms we take for granted. Johnson served 29 years as a fighter pilot in the Vietnam War and was a prisoner of war in the infamous Hanoi Hilton. I agree with his conservative politics and applaud his efforts to honor and care for our veterans. — Wayne B. Swearingen
history. Memorabilia tables exhibited photos and artifacts. Peavler hung a family tree, which he created, illustrating the ties of 640 family members.
“I’m excited about how the reunion turned out. I spent time with fourth and fifth cousins. Throughout the planning, I was able to connect with all 450 living
Photo courtesy of JD Peavier
relatives,” Peavler said. Twenty-four relatives ventured to the reunion from nine states outside Texas and
see REUNION on page 12
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Park Cities Presbyterian Church (PCA) 4124 Oak Lawn, 75219……………………214-224-2500 Sunday Worship and Classes: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am Wednesday Vespers with Communion: 5:30 pm
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By Candy Evans
at 6464 Fisher Road near Northwest Highway and Abrams Road measures a There are a fair modest 1,124 number of small square feet. But houses in East nothing feels Dallas near White cramped or conRock Lake. Many fined in the house. of them were built Owner and listin the 1950s and ing agent April 1960s, when closMcGowan at ets were tiny, floor Keller Williams’ plans were divided Candace Evans Park Cities office up with lots of took the house walls, and families to the studs in were perfectly happy with just 2013 and reimagined a bright, one bathroom. modern interior. The living As homeowners renovate room and kitchen share one some of these houses, they’re open space that’s multifuncrethinking the use of space. tional and well conceived. She On CandysDirt.com, we featore apart the outdated bathture a fantastic Dallas real room and added a second, estate bargain in the $200,000 and they’re both luxe, with range every week, every single Carrera marble floors and a Tuesday. (I keep telling you, frameless shower with freesubscribe at www.CandysDirt. standing soaker tub. com!) Well, this week’s Because of its small size, Tuesday Two Hundred exemthis house will naturally have plifies smart reno choices that lower energy bills than larger make the most of the small builds. But McGowan took footprint of a mid-century that a step further, installing house. And the bathrooms are low-E windows, new insulain a word, orgasmic! tion, new electrical wiring, The White Rock cottage and a tankless water heater to
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The White Rock cottage is located at 6464 Fisher Rd. and is listed for $269,000.
make monthly bills feel like pocket change. Oh, and did I mention it is zoned for the coveted Lakewood Elementary? I predict this house, newly listed for $269,000, will go fast. The exterior used to have old iron porch railings and overgrown shrubbery. McGowan tore that out and added cedar pillars to the portico, new garden beds, and a small water feature. New grayblue paint on the wood siding gives it a fresh look.
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Here’s the space that really makes this reno a winner — it used to be a wood-paneled nightmare. The living room and kitchen are now one large, open room that has multiple seating areas and lots of functionality. At the far end of the living room are two storage closets; the left side has a washer-dryer and the right side has a small office area. A full update of the original kitchen replaced it with a modern, practical space that’s elegant, as well. Instead of an outdated, ugly room, now there’s an open plan with a breakfast bar. McGowan updated with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a gas cooktop and oven, and white tile backsplash.
The two bedrooms are bright and well-staged and McGowan added a walk-in closet in the master. But the true art is in the two bathrooms. Check out that before picture above for a glimpse of the horror of the house’s single bathroom before she began renovations (a ceiling fan above the shower?!). Check out the two bathrooms now. Wow! In the master, wood paneling and laminate have made way for marble subway tiles and a frameless shower with a soaker tub and infinity waterfall shower. Total spa feel. McGowan got real estate for the second bathroom by getting rid of a formal dining room (who uses those
Photos courtesy of Keller Williams
nowadays?), and created another blissful space with a frameless shower and contemporary feel. The backyard is a bit torn up because McGowan installed a sprinkler system recently and the grass hasn’t quite grown back (although with all this rain, it’s sure to recover quickly). Not pictured in a one-car garage, typical for mid-century homes, and a covered patio. It looks like the backyard is one of the only unfinished spots in an otherwise brilliant renovation, which will allow new owners to make their own mark on the space. CandysDirt.com is the only blog in Dallas for the truly Real-Estate obsessed! Named by National Association of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Blog in the country, we celebrate Real Estate every single day! Sign up at CandysDirt. com to get the latest real estate news delivered!
HAMMER AND NAILS
Remodeling needs process By Stephan Sardone
Stephan@sardoneconstruction.com The truth about a home remodel is that it’s a process ... a process that produces wonderful results but will likely test your endurance. Going straight from watching HGTV home improvement shows to starting a kitchen remodel will not do you any favors. The TV shows are getting better at presenting what a remodel is really like, but often presents astronomical renovations at low costs and turnaround times far Stephan Sardone quicker than in reality. We’d like to offer our two cents. There are practical ways to make the remodeling process more manageable for you and your family. Set up a new base camp. If your kitchen or your master bathroom is getting remodeled, set up a new base camp for where you will accomplish the same tasks you would pre-renovation. As in, move the kitchen essentials to the corner of the living room — your microwave, a small table and chairs and a small refrigerator to the temporary kitchen. If much of your house is being renovated, consider setting up base camp in the garage. You can ask your contractor to help you install an industrial sink outside for running water. Create space. Renting a POD or a storage unit is a great way to remove the excess from your house in the midst of a renovation. Because you temporarily lose space that you are used to having, creating new space for base camp is helpful for your sanity. Think like a camper. Mentally preparing for a renovation is half the battle. Thinking about survival in terms of paper plates, plastic cups and bare bones resources can get you into a good place before demolition begins. Think like a camper who prefers hotels. If camping is not your thing, then consider temporary housing in a hotel. Living in a hotel is not ideal, but having someone make your bed and replace your towels daily sure won’t hurt the process for you. Preparing ahead of time is key. Have a plan that works for you and your family. Be willing to invest in what it takes to make the transition time smooth. And remember, roughing it this way is only permissible because the end result will be far better. We promise. Stephan Sardone is a Texas native and has been helping people improve their life by remodeling their home around their life.
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DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
Keeping up with Clark F&W
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Saturday, May 30
June
Brisket meatballs are part of the "6 Packs" of appetizers.
Photos by Kevin Marple
By Dotty Griffith
Warder’s “6 Packs” of appetizers include six each of the meatballs, or goat cheese stuffed peppers. His “jars” make There’s so much hapthe sharing of egg salad pening on Lower Greenville with smoked onions a great that it’s hard to keep up. If way to start. Other “jars” you haven’t kept up with hold smoked pork rillettes, Clark Food & Wine Co., you similar to pâté, and smoked must. catfish dip with capers. Chef-owner Randall Brick oven flatWarder, a Mansion on breads with intriguing Turtle Creek alum from the Clark on Lower Greenville Avenue. combinations like smoked Dean Fearing days, is doing bacon, roast tomatoes, white really good, innovative and cheddar, tomatillo salsa, cisubtle things with smoke and the Texas cuilantro, avocado and jalapeno also make sharsine shtick. Actually, at his relaxed but not ing easy. No need to pass plates. small-townish, un-barbecue restaurant, the The brunch menu recently got an overTexas thing isn’t shtick. It’s more like the early haul with some new, sexy enchiladas, brisket days of haute Southwestern cooking when the hash and eggs. Still available: smoked fried cuisine was less about food folklore and more chicken. First brined, then smoked until about about what were then called “indigenous” inthree-quarters done, the half-chicken is breadgredients. Today, we say “local.” ed and fried to finish for serving. Because it Clark F&W is a modern, chef-driven is labor intensive to turn out, it’s only availsmoke bistro in a burgeoning neighborhood able at brunch. See you there on a Saturday or setting, not a fancy barbecue joint or smokeSunday. house. Yet smoked foods are the core of the menu. But for him, smoke is more a flavor CLARK FOOD & WINE CO. than a cooking medium. No dish better exem- 1920 Greenville Ave. plifies this than the incredible Gulf shrimp. Dallas, TX 75206 Warder “cold smokes” them at 100F for about (214) 515-5500 10 minutes, just to flavor them. Before servwww.clarkfoodandwineco.com ing, the shrimp are lightly sautéed — perfectly cooked until just fleshy — in a glaze that includes a smoothing base of Lakewood Lager. Makes me want to try his Gulf redfish to take the measure of the smoke factor on them. Warder calls the Clark experience “new Texas dining.” After tasting several of Warder’s dishes, I found a flavor theme. At first I was perplexed because my palate has become so accustomed to touches, sometimes face slaps, of sweet as a flavor booster in meat, fish, and vegetable dishes. Especially those with a hot jolt of chile. It’s a basic culinary balancing technique. “We try to keep things more savory,” explained Warder, contrasting his flavor profile to that of “a lot of Dallas chefs who use a lot of sugar.” Even his Voodoo Sauce (closest thing to barbecue sauce on the menu) isn’t as sweet as a typical barbecue sauce. The red orange sauce, served with smoked pork and brisket, gets its sweet touch This elegant dessert never fails to impress. Wipe your from mango and agave nectar, mixing bowl and beaters with vinegar before beating the not sugar. Shards of pulled egg whites to ensure they’re perfectly clean. pork and slices of smoked brisket are superstars on the 4 egg whites, at room temperature Clark F&W menu. Too much 1 cup granulated sugar sweet sauce would insult the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract integrity of these meats. 1 teaspoon vinegar The Texas theme car1 cup heavy cream ries through to many of the 1 tablespoon confectioner’s sugar dishes such as brisket meat2 cups fresh berries or diced fruit (peaches, kiwi, mango) balls. Warder’s fried Saltine Crusted Oysters, a nod “to the Heat the oven to 275F. Draw a 9-inch circle on a piece coastal people of Texas,” are a of parchment, using a pie pan as a guide. Flip the parchsiren song to those of us who ment over. simply can’t get enough Gulf Whip the egg whites on high to soft peaks, then gradbi-valves. ually beat in the granulated sugar. Continue beating until Bobwhite quail, a Texas the meringue is glossy and holds stiff peaks. Sprinkle the upland game bird treasure, are vanilla and vinegar over and beat for 20 seconds to mix. on the menu. And there’s even Scrape the meringue out onto the parchment and swirl peppered tofu, lightly smoked into a circle. of course. No word about Put the meringue into the oven and turn it down to whether this is Texas tofu. All 250F. Bake until dry and crisp, about an hour. Turn the mains, from shrimp to tofu, oven off but leave the pavlova in the oven until it is cool, are served family style, by about an hour more. the pound (serves 4) or halfJust before serving, combine the cream and confecpound (for 2). tioner’s sugar and beat on high to stiff peaks. Spoon the In fact, just about evwhipped cream over the center of the pavlova and top erything on the Clark F&W with fruit. menu is designed for sharing. Call that “communal eating” Recipe by Sara Newberry for parties larger than two. dottykgriffith@gmail.com
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Scene Around Town
By Sally Blanton
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Society Editor
Equest Gala
Triumph for Teens
Texas Horse Park Celebration Pemberton Hill Road
Event Chair Jocelyn White
Benefit for Phoenix House Omni Hotel
Judith Lifson, Denny and Connie Carreker
Jill Reed, Speaker Robin Wright, Doug Reed
Fall Collection Party
SPCA “Paws Cause” Jimmy Choo Highland Park Village
Julia Troi, Pearl Promwanrat
Fellows Dinner
Dallas Historical Society Trammell Crow Estate
Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings, Rowlett Mayor Todd Gottel
Joel and Susan Williams, Margaret and Lester Keliher
Louise Caldwell, Margot and Ross Perot, Carol Stalcup
Phyllis Comu, Katy Murray, Stacey Kivowitz
St. Jude’s Gala Kick Off
Evening Under the Stars Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek
Brent and Michelle Carreker, Connie and Denny Carreker
Alan and Pennie Marshall
St. Jude President/CEO Rick Shadyac, Chairs Holly and Doug Brooks
Phyllis Comu and Dog Bailey
SHOP THE TRAIL
COMMUNITY COUNTS. KEEP IT LOCAL.
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Dallas’ newest antiques and art gallery
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Stop by and browse over 60 booths of Mid-Century Modern, Urban Contemporary, Industrial, Primitive, Shabby Chic furniture and a great selection of original art, photographs and sculpture. Check out the wonderful selection of rugs, lamps and a large number of African and American large game head mounts. Located at the end of Market Center Blvd. at Harry Hines, directly behind the Holiday Inn Hotel.
10622 E. Northwest Hwy (near Plano Rd.) 214-553-5510 Open Wednesday - Sunday 12-6pm
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New location for Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition By Kristi Anderson A popular destination spot location for years, Sundrops Vitamins & Nutrition has moved to a brand new 10,000-square-foot location. The new building is now located at 4306 N. Central Expressway and houses more than 10,000 supplements, including a large sports section and an array of professional formulas. Also, the finest skin care and low sugar foods products are available. Sundrops, formerly on Oak Lawn Avenue, has been a family-owned business for 40 years. Sundrops offers walk-in, consult services from professional nutritionists and dietitians. They offer customers a customized, comprehensive plan catered towards individual goals, meal plans, exercise
and supplement suggestions based on the Sundrops Protocol. Nutritionists will provide usable health information to its customers and recommends only the best quality foods and supplements supported by a scientific study that has been backed by human research. A new feature to Sundrops is the Fresh Kitchen. The addition will offer healthy juices, smoothies, its famous Yogurt Freeze, as well as other fresh food items. Sundrops will be holding a grand opening on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will be music, food samples, hourly giveaways and a grand prize drawing. The promotional pricing for the Rendering by Good Fulton & Farrell event will run from Thursday, The grand opening of the new 10,000-square-foot Sundrops is slated for June 4-7. June 4 through Sunday, June 7.
REUNION cont'd from page 9 from Calgary, Canada. A fifth cousin, who is related to both sides of the family traveled from Zurich, Switzerland. Genevieve Buhrer Glover is 92 years old and lives at Juliette Fowler. She is the matriarch of the Buhrer family. Margaret Murrin Moser is the oldest member of the Moser family at 102, and she resides in a Dallas retirement center. Her daughter, Sister Margaret Ann Moser. is President Emeritus of Ursuline Academy. Third cousin Peavler describes her as a “mover and shaker.” With humility, Peavler concluded his interview with, “I hope people will want to investigate their own family after they read about mine.”
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MOVIE TRAILER
The future in ‘Tomorrowland’ is preachy, bleak
By Chic DiCiccio @Chiccywood
If “Tomorrowland” is the future, our days ahead are going to be exceptionally preachy and boring. That is hard to imagine when the world of “Tomorrowland” features jet packs, flying trains, time-and-space travel and rockets hidden in some of the world’s most famous monuments. One can assume this is what happens when Disney inexplicably decides to make a movie about one of their theme parks. That is exactly what Disney has done to director Brad Bird and screenwriter Damon Lindelof. These two poor, unfortunate souls were forced to sit down and hammer out this 130-minute borefest that has little to no excitement in it. There are more thrills sitting in a car during Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride than the entirety of this motion picture. The movie begins with Frank (George Clooney) explaining how he got to Tomorrowland as an unseen Casey (Britt Robertson) constantly interrupts him, proving that the smartest kid in the class can indeed also be the most annoying. “Tomorrowland” then flashes back to a young Frank (Thomas Robertson) visiting the 1964 World’s Fair in an attempt to win $50 for his non-working jet pack
“Prometheus,” has become a Lindelof specialty. Apparently, Lindelof thinks that the best way to pique interest is to raise as many questions as possible then never come remotely close to answering a single one of them. The most surprisingly aspect of Photo courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures “Tomorrowland” George Cloney stars in "Tomorrowland." is Brad Bird’s direction. It’s boring, invention. is disassembling a NASA uninspired, and After he’s told to hit the space shuttle. After she’s arjust so very, very Disney-fied. bricks by a funny, droll judge rested and bailed out by her Sure, the effects are amaz(Hugh Laurie), he is stalked father (Tim McGraw), she ing but it’s never shown in a by Athena (Raffey Cassidy). finds one of the very same unique way and any scenes Athena gives him a pin with a fancy T pins in her belongmeant to thrill look, sound, T on it and tells him to folings and she’s whisked off to and feel like the effort from a low her and the aforemenTomorrowland. director that just doesn’t care. tioned judge. Since product The secrecy surrounding The actors aren’t doing placement is the name of this movie has been intense. much better. Aside from a the “Tomorrowland” game, Even after seeing the movie, very cute performance from they hop on the “It’s A Small it’s still a secret. Where is Raffey Cassidy, everyone is World” ride and they are all Tomorrowland? Is it the fugoing through the motions. magically whisked to another ture? Is it another world? Britt Robertson just smirks world. Are they all robots? Are they along, using the same snarky For these brief opening aliens? Where the heck is delivery for every single line. moments, this movie is interthis land that the movie only She gets virtually zero charesting. The gorgeous CGI-city spends about thirty minutes acter development, other than is truly a spectacle to behold, in? a montage of her teachers igeven as the slightly annoyPerhaps these are quesnoring her hand being raised ing young Frank zips around tions that Bird and Lindelof in class. This sequence is the in it. hope an audience doesn’t ask, laziest scripted way to say Sadly, the movie shifts because “Tomorrowland” “Look how smart she is!”. to the story of Casey, who doesn’t give you any anGeorge Clooney has spends her time sneaking swers. This, after leaving gone full “get off my lawn” out of her house at night to many people in anger after in “Tomorrowland.” He essabotage the operation that his treatment of “Lost” and sentially growls every single
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word he says and just doesn’t make for a convincing nerd. His character is devoid of personality, aside from being annoyed at everything and everyone. If Clooney seems bored, Hugh Laurie is absolutely asleep at the switch. He is saddled with a Bond villain rant that is meant to guilt trip humanity for every ill that has happened in Earth’s history. It stalls the movie out so badly that it’s equivalent to a race car driver pulling the emergency brake while going 180 miles per hour. While it seems geared towards kids, “Tomorrowland” is definitely not a kid’s movie. Not only will the overly talky script be like a dose of
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