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Scholarship valued at $128,000 Highland Park High School Class of 2018 graduate Holland Wiles (left) is the recipient of the Texas Exes Dallas Chapter Forty Acres Scholarship to the University of Texas at Austin. The Forty Acres Scholarship is offered to outstanding high school seniors who have demonstrated superb HPISD leadership skills. The scholarship is valued at $128,000 over four years, which includes tuition, books, a living stipend and an enrichment stipend. — HPISD

Start June in the hole Friday, June 1 is National Donut Day. It is no doubt Homer Simpson’s favorite day of the year. Urban Donut at 2805 Allen St. will be offering guests one free donut with every purchase all National Donut Day, from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. In addition, the first 50 customers will receive a free Urban Donut T-shirt. ­— Abby Linney

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Practice safe sax this summer Tickets are on sale for the Dave Koz and Friends (right) Summer Horns Tour on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Morton H. DAVEKOZ.COM Meyerson Symphony Center at 2301 Flora St. Performing with Koz are saxophonist Gerald Albright who performed at Bill Clinton’s inauguration, trumpeter Rick Braun, former Tower of Power saxophonist Richard Elliot and jazz singer Aubrey Logan. For tickets, go to ticketmaster. com or call 1-800-745-3000. — David Mullen

INSIDE

Mull It Over Automobility

Community Calendar Charity Spotlight Dotty Griffith Recipe of the Week

Hammer and Nails Along the Green Trail

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By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com On Sunday, June 3, the annual Legapalooza, a charity event featuring food and drink, live music, raffles and a silent and live auction, takes place at Milo Butterfingers at 5645 SMU Blvd. at Greenville Avenue. Proceeds go to the Dallas Amputee Network (DAN), now the largest amputee support group in the U.S. Doors open at noon and the festivities continue until 7:30 p.m.

“When we started this up years ago, none of us realized how big it would become,” said Tommy Donahue, founder of Legapalooza. Donahue lost his right leg when it was crushed by a hit-and-run driver in 1981.

Since 2010, the event has raised nearly $200,000 for DAN. Among the programs are monthly group meetings where members share accomplishments and goals, a peer group initiative where members visit amputees, candidates for amputation and their families at local hospitals and homes, and sending delegates to the annual Amputee Coalition National Conference.

“Our incredible DAVID BOOMSTEIN sponsors and dedicatMany of the revelers will return to Legapalooza this weekend. ed volunteers are what Band, C.T. Davis and Double live auction begins at 4 p.m. make Legapalooza work,” The Trouble and The Jet Poets Last year’s Legapalooza Donahue said. “Without them, Band.

A masseuse and massage accounted for more than onethis thing would be nothing chair will be available in the fourth of the money DAN more than a loud, fun party.” back of the bar beginning at 2 raised in 2017.

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Raffles begin at 3 p.m. and tion can be found at legapaloothe event include DJ/MC Dave take place every half hour.

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How to prepare for triple-digit temperatures temperatures rise, so make sure to hydrate accordingly. And cut down on Forecasters say North Texas could caffeine. endure triple digits this week — about Dress for the heat. Wear clothes a month ahead of schedule. that are loose-fitting, light-colored and Typically, the first 100-degree day lightweight. Your clothes should cover doesn’t hit until July 1. But it came early your skin as much as possible. And last year as well, on June 23. avoid dark clothes — they absorb heat.

Matt Bishop with the National Limit your time in the sun beWeather Service in Fort Worth says a tween 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. This is the 100-degree day this soon in the year warmest part of the day. Save any outdoesn't necessarily indicate what's to door activities or chores, like mowing come this season.

STELLA M. CHAVEZ the lawn or jogging, for the morning or "Looking historically, it doesn't Klyde Warren Park is a place to beat summer heat. evening. Spend the warmest part of the say anything about how hot the sumday indoors. mer will be or how many 100-degree Saturday may be the hottest day with high Help the elderly, kids and pets days we will have,” Bishop said. “It certemperatures across North Texas ranging stay cool. Seniors are especially vulnerable tainly is unusually early, but it's not exactly between 100 and 106 degrees. to the heat. That’s why The Senior Source unprecedented."

Several North Texans were hospiis raising money to purchase and install air The Climate Prediction Center is foretalized over the weekend for heat-related conditioning units for older adults in the casting above-normal temperatures for the illnesses. You can avoid the health risks by Dallas area. Last year, they provided units first week of June. doing the following: for 50 seniors. Also, never leave pets, chilWhat to expect this week : Drink plenty of water. You should dren or anyone else inside a hot vehicle.

The weather service says temperatures try to replace the amount of water you Find even more tips from Dallas will climb through the end of the week lose during the day. On a typical day, that’s County Health and Human Services and the with highs in the upper 90s to 105 degrees. about 80 ounces. But you sweat more as National Weather Service.

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With all due respect to Bruce Springsteen, test drive a Cadillac ATS (left), ATS-V, CT6 with Super Cruise, XT5 or Escalade at the north and south alleys of the West Village at 3699 McKinney Ave. on CADILLAC Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and receive a $25 Visa gift card. Must be 18 and over with a valid U.S. driver’s license to participate. To learn more, visit cadillacdetours.com. — David Mullen

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MUSICAL THEATER

Teen thespians walk the walk on DSM’s red carpet

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“And the winner of this year’s Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre Awards for Best Musical is…

Plano Senior High for ‘Jekyll & Hyde.’”

Nominees were chauffeured in vintage convertibles sponsored by Classic Chassis Auto Club. They were dropped off to walk the red carpet to the Music Hall. Their arrivals were announced while photographers snapped away. Cameras from WFAA Channel 8 streamed live.

For the seventh year, Dallas Summer Musicals High School Musical Theatre awards (DSM HSMTA) filled the Music Hall at Fair Park with talented teens, skilled faculty, proud families and patrons earlier this month.

Five-time emcee and funny man Ron Corning, WFAA Channel 8 News anchor, introduced the opening number, which

choreographers Theo Spencer from Frenship High School, Kylie Hilliard from Northwest High School, and Bryson Jackson from McKinney Boyd High School. They were invited to participate

by Tracy Jordan, DSM HSMTA director, based on the excellence of their work in their high school proCHRIS WAITS ductions. Vocal coach Tina Sierra Robertson, Victoria Clark and Noah Aquilar shined Walsh also helped prepare at the DSM HSMTA. the students for the evening. Walsh will coach the highlighted each category and was acBest Actor/Actress as they prepare for the companied by a live professional orchesJimmy Awards in New York City, where tra conducted by Music Director Mark she will be the students’ chaperone.

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Kelle Fraser is the Silver Rhythm Best Actor and Best Actress nomDancers director and Dance Teacher at inees from all nominated schools Rowlett High School. She said, “This cast performed medleys choreographed

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Wheel of a deal not a steal, for real

By David Mullen

really beat you down. While I applaud the recent sensitivity training that Starbucks is imposing, they may want I think building a very to include a simple “Thank big Ferris wheel in the you” provided to customers Dallas Cedars area should from employees after spendbe more of a very big deal.

And at this point, it looks David Mullen ing your entire paycheck on a hot beverage … Much has like it is going to happen. In been written about the decision by the what I deem a potential eyesore, deNFL to fine players for not standing velopers are moving ahead on buildduring the National Anthem before ing the Texas Odyssey, a more than football games. But nothing has ever 500-foot tall observation wheel that been addressed, to my knowledge, would be larger than Ferris wheels in over the massive prayer huddle that London, Seattle, Paris and other cities takes place after football games … what have built them. Slated for the It didn’t take long for ABC to canbanks of the Trinity River, the wheel would be more than twice as tall as the cel their popular rebooted sitcom Texas Star at Dallas' Fair Park. It would “Roseanne,” after star Rosanne Barr posted a series of incendiary tweets be part of an entertainment center on on Twitter in another example of the 60-acres off Riverfront Boulevard that would include retail, restaurants and a misuse of social media. In a report

by KERA News, "Roseanne's Twitter museum. It would take more than 30 statement is abhorrent, repugnant minutes to complete a circle through and inconsistent with our values, and the skyline. I support saving Ferris we have decided to cancel her show," Bueller, just not for saving a Dallas said ABC Entertainment President Ferris wheel … “I am just here to use Channing Dungey in a one-senthe bathroom,” I told the barrista at tence statement Tuesday. Robert the Starbucks at the Shops at Park Lane. “That’s funny,” she said. “I really Iger, chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Co., which owns ABC, shared needed a good laugh.” There is nothDungey's statement and added, "There ing like toiling over a latte machine to david@katytrailweekly.com

was only one thing to do here, and that was the right thing." Now ABC can go back to promoting shows like “Modern family” and “blackish.” … Pothole of the week: Bennett Avenue should be renamed “Bend it” Avenue, as in your car’s axle. It is one of the many streets in Dallas that added brick-inlay pedestrian crosswalks, but left the road itself in total disrepair … Thank goodness for the backlash that prompted a developer to decide not to release the video game ‘Active Shooter,” where players were encouraged to take part in a school shooting. An online campaign led to outrage from parents and organizations. The Londonbased anti-gun violence charity, Infer Trust, led the charge and described the game as 'horrendous' and in 'bad taste' given the recent mass shootings in the U.S. According to reports, “players were able to choose between taking on the role of a SWAT team member trying to stop an ongoing school shooting or the role of the shooter themselves.”

That is a video game we can do without. What is going on in our society? … Memorial Day weekend included two short road trips. On Saturday, I went to Ennis for Polka Fest. What a

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fun event! The downtown parade is charming and the Czech Halls were teeming with dancing, good food and cold beer. A bottle of Coors Light and a Pilsner Urquell were $6 total. Also, parking was free in town and at the halls. That is a big plus for those on a budget … Two of my discoveries after visiting the Fort Worth Invitational at Colonial Country Club were a clubhouse visit where I got to go to the impressive Ben Hogan room featuring many of his prestigious trophies. Next was a visit to The Shops at Clearfork,

an open-air shopping, dining and entertainment center west of downtown Fort Worth. It is a beautiful shopping complex with exclusive stores like Neiman Marcus, Burberry and Tiffany & Co. My friend and I headed to City Works Eatery & Pour House, where 90 beers — mostly local — are on tap.

A cold one was a good break from the Texas heat … Whatever happened to Tuborg Gold, the popular imported beer from the 1970s-80s? Even though it is still brewed, apparently it is no longer available in Texas.

LIFE ON THE TRAIL

Selective memory can cause issues with people, pets and purpose

By Dr. Beth Leermakers

course, she was right.

I can’t even remember my first lake outing with Zane, 10-odd “Zane was so easy,” I said to years ago, but I know my mother after my inaugural it wasn’t easy or relaxlake outing with my new foster ing. With experience, dog, Jackie. Jackie was a good girl, Zane became a very but I had to keep her on a long dependable, pleasant line instead of letting her run free. hiking companion.

She was afraid of the waves. Jackie I usually write barked at the boats and people we Dr. Beth Leermakers about people’s tenpassed on the trail. She chomped dency to focus on the negatives and ignore on a fish skeleton. By the time we got or downplay the positives. Sometimes, home and I gave her a bath (another first), however, we do the opposite. We idealize I was worn out, and it was barely 11 a.m. the person/dog/situation, remembering I thought fondly of my senior Zane, the good times and conveniently forgetwho could be trusted off leash and, alting the not-so-good experiences. I call though he ate or rolled in the occasional this selective memory. Unfortunately, this dead fish or skeleton, was solid on the rose-colored view can create stress. In my trails. My mother immediately replied, case, Jackie couldn’t possibly measure up “But he wasn’t easy the first few times.” Of

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to angel dog Zane. I found myself thinking, “Jackie shouldn’t bark at people on the trail. What if I can’t figure out how to make her stop barking? People will think she’s an aggressive dog, and that will be terrible. She’ll never get adopted.” And on went my unrealistic thinking …

People sometimes glamorize old boyfriends or girlfriends, thinking fondly of their positive attributes without acknowledging their faults. This skewed recollection can make a breakup more painful (“I lost Mr. Wonderful”) and cause future beaus to suffer by comparison: “Paul isn’t as funny as David was. I want to be with someone who makes me laugh all the time.” Yes, it may be important to date someone who has a terrific sense of humor. However, serious, moderate-drinker Paul is probably a better longterm bet than life-of-the-party David, who

often drank too much. What a shame it would be to write off Paul too soon.

If you make a person/dog/situation seem too good to be true, stop and dig a little deeper to find a more balanced view.

Ask a few questions: Is this statement really true? Was it always true? What’s the “rest of the story?” Yes, 12-year-old Zane was a relatively easy dog to take to the lake.

However, he definitely wasn’t always that easy, particularly on his first few outings.

By visiting the lake every weekend for years, Zane learned the ropes and became a more or less trustworthy companion.

The rest of the story is that Zane occasionally got into trouble, including two separate scuffles with a wild pig and a raccoon that could’ve ended very tragically. He wasn’t perfect.

I don’t know what I’ll encounter when I leave the relative safety of my

neighborhood and head out into the unknown “wilderness.” The dogs and I enjoy the lake so much that it’s worth the risk of an unexpected encounter with people, horses, other dogs or wildlife. Jackie will become more comfortable with the waves and the hikers as she spends more time at the lake. I will work with a trainer who can help me correct her excessive barking.

Jackie may always have a taste for fish skeletons, but I can live with that vice. Seeing her whole body wag as she splashed in the water made up for the stress of leaving our comfort zone. We’ll be going back again soon.

Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psychologist who specializes in stress management and well-being seminars, retreats and coaching. Contact her at 214-923-3766 or bethleerwork@gmail.com.

LOVE ON THE TRAIL

When you’re down, talk it out with friends and significant other

By Donna Arp Weitzman

In a relationship, experiencing sadness or going through depression donnajarp@gmail.com can feel like an insecurity, and insecuThe world can be a difficult rities are incredibly hard to talk about, place to live. You see it every day but it must be done because we are on the news: a shooting, discrimallowed to feel what we feel. It really ination, national debt. That’s just comes down to talking about it. on a non-personal level. Think of My first rule about communicatthe difficult things that happen in ing our sadness with our partners is to our personal lives: illnesses, student be intentional. Being intentional about debt, career ruts, deaths, divorce — taking care of yourself and your partthe list goes on. In our day-to-day, Donna Arp Weitzman ner sometimes means talking about it can be a lot to handle, especially the hard stuff, poking them to talk alone. about it, or deciding to not talk about it for a bit and Often, however, we keep it in. When there’s a have fun or find peace instead. The goal here is to lot weighing on us, we generally do not talk about it, be aware of the issue and work together, sometimes but we show it in the ways we get distracted or lost in to discuss it, and sometimes to take a break from it. thought, easily irritable or quiet in conversation. Why And that’s OK. Doing those things on purpose and don’t we talk about what makes us sad? Common together, though, instead of just one person deciding reasons have to do with fear of bringing the mood for themselves not to talk about it, is important. down or maybe you’re already having a bad day and Science even says so. There was a recent study you don’t want to make it worse. Perhaps you think,

by UC-Berkeley called “The Sharing Effect” that sug“They’re going through a lot; I don’t want to bother gests that simply knowing a friend is going through them with my issues even more.” It feels almost like the same emotional situation makes us feel better an emotional trap. There is a fine balance here that than we would if we had experienced it alone. I think, must be attained in order for us to be healthy individ- to a degree, we are the emotions we experience, and uals and healthy in relationships. relationships are, in part, about sharing who you are

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CRIME WATCH

May 25 – 6:29 a.m.

5300 Block, Ross Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke a glass door and stole property.

May 25 – 3:10 p.m.

3000 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole property from the complainant’s vehicle.

May 25 – 4:41 p.m.

2800 Block, Lee St. (75206) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect damaged the complainant’s property.

May 25 – 11:23 p.m.

3200 Block, Gillespie St. (75219) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspect pointed a gun at the complainant and stole property.

May 27 – 1:18 p.m.

6300 Block, Woodland Dr. (75225) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s unlocked vehicle and stole cash and tools.

May 26 – 8:03 a.m.

4900 Block, Alcott St. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

May 27 – 6:56 p.m.

3900 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Theft from Person: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s wallet and key.

May 26 – 12:23 p.m.

2100 Block, Gilford St. (75235) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect broke the complainant’s window.

May 27 – 2:51 a.m.

3300 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Assault: The unknown suspects punched the complainant in the head.

May 27 – 9:15 p.m.

1500 Block, Elm St. (75201) Criminal Mischief: The suspect intentionally destroyed property estimated at $120,000.

May 28 – 10:26 a.m.

100 Block, Turtle Creek Blvd.

(75207) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle by unknown means and stole property.

with another person. We have to be able to share who we are in a relationship, even if it temporarily causes the other person to feel negative feelings.

Often, those negative feelings come from things we can’t control. That alone is frustrating, but sharing can help us cope. Also, we can’t shut down and stay completely uninformed about the negative things in the world, but you also need to separate time you spend thinking about it and time you spend taking care of yourself.

Sharing isn’t about fixing. It’s about sympathy and empathy, which are relationship builders, that also build trust and intimacy. It’s about learning what the other person needs and how you can respond to those needs. Here’s a perfect example of this, which took place in my friend Amanda’s life just recently.

“We went on a trip to Disney World,” Amanda said, “the happiest place on earth, and even there I was having an occasional panic attack of anxiety and existential dread. What am I doing here? What are we all doing here? Wasting time and money?

How fake this all feels? Why can't I enjoy it? I must be some terrible, ungrateful monster if I can't even enjoy a vacation we worked so hard to pay for.

“But then, I did the thing I've learned works best,” Amanda said. “I talked about it. I grew up in a family that didn't discuss emotion. It wasn't that we were emotionless, quite the contrary; my family and I fought often in my childhood. But there was never a discussion as to why. This caused problems for me with relationships in my early adulthood, and so, through painful trial and error, I came to the conclusion that open communication is always a good thing.

“So, I told my boyfriend how I was feeling,

which was scared, angry with myself, disgusted with myself, frustrated, confused and sad. But as the feelings poured out, and I looked at his intently listening face, I felt another emotion: comfort. I felt gratefulness seep into me like a warm balm. This person is my partner, I thought, and he's listening to me and trying to help me feel better. I was letting the depression out like cleaning a wound, and it was helping.

We talked about why I might feel that way (was I tired/hot/hungry/overwhelmed?). What could we do to make it better? And that it was okay that I felt this way if I acknowledged it. It was only a problem if I let it control me, and through removing myself for a moment and discussing my feelings, I was controlling it instead.

“It worked. I still felt a little anxiety, but it was muffled, like sound behind glass. I could function and I could continue to enjoy my day, with my partner's hand in mine.”

This is an optimal communication between partners, what Amanda described.

Now, on the other end of the spectrum, sharing emotions is necessary, but a person who isn't a licensed therapist shouldn't be treated as one. If you have trouble processing your own emotions beyond what can be handled by you and those close to you, you need extra help. And again, that’s okay. Just talk, and talk to someone who will listen.

A former mayor and businesswoman, Donna Arp Weitzman was a later-dater before marrying Herb Weitzman in 2012. She is the author of Cinderella has Cellulite and Sex and the Siren, both best selling books available on Amazon.

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MULL IT OVER

AUTOMOBILITY

By David Mullen

By David Boldt

All hail the King of Cleveland

and guile to get his fourth-seeded team past the Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors and Celtics. But the Warriors are far supeWhen used as a noun, by definition a rior to any of those teams. king is “the male ruler of an independent The Warriors are the best offensive state, especially one who inherits the positeam in the league. And their defense, altion by right of birth like ‘King Henry VII,’ ways a strength, actually improved during or the most important chess piece which their playoff run over the San Antonio the opponent has to checkmate in order to Spurs, the New Orleans Pelicans, and the win. The king can move in any direction, team with the NBA’s best record this seaincluding diagonally, to any adjacent square son, the Houston Rockets. Led by Coach that is not attacked by an opponent's piece Steve Kerr, the Warriors don’t have to rely or pawn.” on one player like the Cavs do. They have The anointing of Cleveland Cavaliers All-Star quality players in Kevin Durant, and NBA superstar LeBron “King” James Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson and may not exactly be true to the letter of the Draymond Green. meaning, but he is the most important The Warriors also have the home court piece in the NBA chess game. He was born advantage at Oracle Arena in Oakland. in Akron, Ohio and hardly to royalty, but The only concern is the health of Andre he can move in any diIguodala, who would be rection and is always in asked to defend “King” attack mode. The probJames. The Cavs hope lem with the Cavaliers, to have Kevin Love and for James, is that back from concussion most of his pawns have protocol to take some been taken off the board. of the scoring onus off For the fourth conof James, but three of secutive year, the Golden Golden State’s non-startState Warriors will face ers could probably make the Cavaliers in the NBA Cleveland’s starting five.

Finals. This has never That’s how deep they happened before. In fact, are. only 12 times did teams James keeps people meet in the NBA Finals in awe, including NBA in consecutive seasons. officials. He regularly If they win the NBA title takes one, two, three and over “King” James and DARRON CUMMINGS / AP PHOTO four steps when going his band of court jesters, LeBron "King" James of the Cavaliers. to the hoop. That is not the Warriors will have to “driving the lane,” that be in the same converis doing the “Electric sation with other NBA dynasties like the Slide.” I am reminded that traveling in the Boston Celtics, the Los Angeles Lakers and NBA is unenforced. That doesn’t make it the Chicago Bulls. right. But being a king has its privileges.

Most suggest that this will be James’ In this space in Oct. 2017, I wrote “The biggest test, as he is not surrounded by the NBA championship will, once again, come talent he has had in previous years and down to the Warriors and Cavaliers with he should know. This is an unprecedentthis season, Cleveland winning the crown. ed eight consecutive NBA Finals appearThat is the idea of competitive balance in ance for James with two different teams the NBA. Have the same two teams in the (the Miami Heat was the other). It is hard championship every season.” to believe that it was in 2011, the Dallas Well, I was right on the finals matchMavericks won the NBA championship up, but I am now convinced the Warriors over the James-led Heat. How the mighty will win the championship in five games. have fallen.

They have too much firepower and will James is 33, and has played in all 100 oust the King. “Checkmate” and a third Cavaliers games this season. He had to crown in four years for this great Warriors reach back for every ounce of talent, energy team.

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Kia’s Rio is Italian by way of Korea

djboldt@sbcglobal.net My first new car was a ’72 Fiat 128 2-door.

At that time, the 128 was close to my budget, had this understated (make that ‘way understated’) Euro design and was the car — per the Fiat ads — that Enzo Ferrari drove. For about $2K, what could be better than that?

And we think we’ve found, via Kia’s allnew Rio, the 128’s spiritual offspring.

Of course, we’ve done the math. It’s been over 45 years since Fiat’s 128 attempted to supplement the Beetle in the hearts and minds of American consumers. To be sure, the Korean carmaker doesn’t have the Beetle to worry about (and certainly doesn’t have Fiat to worry about), but in trying to sell a small hatchback to a crossover-crazed America it certainly has its work cut out.

Within its subcompact footprint enclosing generous passenger room (90 cubic feet), this fourth generation Rio injects a mature, almost upmarket vibe into the cacophony that can be the subcompact segment. According to Kia product exec Paul Fisher, “a large portion of the Rio market is in Europe. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that the Rio presents itself with a European flavor. The surfacing is very emotional … and the pushed back A-Pillar creates a longer hood, which suggests a slightly more serious and sporty personality … again, attributes of European cars.”

Inside, our EX — the top trim level — was equipped with the optional ‘Launch Edition.’ The $500 package adds a two-tone leather interior with a dash of color here and there, including — as you could guess — the dash. You will find the appropriate dose of hard plastics, typical of a small hatch with a base price of just $15K. But you won’t find anything offensive about those plastics, and will be delighted by supportive seats in front, a backseat designed to accommodate adults as well as kids, and an instrument panel as intuitive as these things can be in 2018.

On the did-we-like-it meter, the Rio’s interior registered a solid ‘9’ on our arbitrary 10point scale.

Under the hood, the Rio is modestly — albeit capably — equipped with Kia’s 1.6 liter DOHC four. With no turboKia Rio 2018 V2. charger or supercharger, nor

any hybrid (think Kia’s own Niro) assist, its 130 horsepower and 119 lb-ft of torque supply competent acceleration and capable cruising capability.

Connected to the available 6-speed automatic (a 6-speed manual is also in Kia’s build box), the entire drivetrain punches well above its weight class. And no, you won’t find any drive — either short or long — a highly caffeinated experience, but neither will you find it the slog so often found in cars and crossovers at this price point. We David Boldt kept going back to a European vibe, both in the Rio’s start-up and on the road.

If working with Mr. Fisher, we’d argue long and hard for the 1.6 turbo and DCT currently optional on Kia’s Soul. With that drivetrain you wouldn’t have Volkswagen’s GTI, but you would have — with a modest firming of the suspension and (perhaps) 16-inch wheels and tires — an eminently tossable hatch that, at around the same $20K as our test vehicle, would undercut a comparably equipped Mini by some $8K, or roughly $200 in the monthlies. It’d be a Rio with — if you will — brio. But know you can enjoy tossing this Rio around, day in and day out. And at has been repeatedly pointed out, it’s more fun to drive a slow car fast than a fast car slow.

Regrettably, we don’t anticipate anything in the way of a real marketing push from Kia for its Rio. Caught between the fervor for crossovers and Kia’s own Soul, you’ll have to ask about the Rio and hope the dealer has a few in stock. We’d happily take one to go … and then go.

David Boldt brings years of experience in automotive retail sales and public relations to his automotive reporting. More can be found at

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June 1

3656 Howell St. Dallas, 75204 214-730-0596

The Rustic — The Rustic is celebrating National Leave The Office Early Day with its second annual Skip Day party. Slip out of work a little early and party with live music, tons of yard games, signature cocktails and delicious food. 4 p.m.

June 2

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

Klyde Warren Park — VolunteerNow hosts the fifth annual Voly in the Park, where potential volunteers are connected with 75 local nonprofits. Noon to 4 p.m. FREE!

June 2

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

Latino Cultural Center — Celebrate spring as Daniel de Cordoba Bailes Espanoles presents Festival de Verano. 7 p.m. $18.

June 4

411 Elm St. Dallas, 75202 214-747-6660

Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza — View the Museum’s temporary exhibit “Rebel Spirits: Robert F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.” before it opens to the public with an exclusive program featuring photojournalist/exhibit curator Lawrence Schiller and journalist/author David Margolick. 6 p.m. $15.

June 5

600 N. Akard St. Dallas, 75201 214-421-4500

Dakota’s Steakhouse — Join the Dallas Historical Society for happy hour at one of the most iconic restaurants in Dallas.

Bring friends, come support a local business and learn about its wonderful history, sip some refreshing cocktails and socialize. 6-8 p.m. Programming is free; guests pay for food and drink.

June 7

2889 Cityplace West Blvd.

Dallas, 75204 214-377-8723

Mutts Canine Cantina — Mutts kicks off a movie night series with the canine-friendly “Lady and the Tramp.” Bring a blanket, and if Fido needs to run around with friends during the movie, he can. 8-11 p.m. FREE!

June 7

3505 Maple Ave. Dallas, 75219 214-303-1180

Reverchon Park — The Katy 5K is back and bigger than ever for its 20th anniversary. The race ends and fun begins with an after-party offering food, beer and live music. 7-10 p.m. $50.

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Charity

Sp tlight AIDS SERVICES OF DALLAS

Improving the health status and offering affordable housing to those living with HIV/AIDS since 1987.

By Sally Blanton

government funding provided to ASD and locating new unrestricted funding for special projects not covered under the government grants.

sallyblanton455@gmail.com Each week, Katy Trail Weekly will feature a charity that is doing remarkable work in Dallas, a city known for philanthropy and generosity.

QW hat is your mission or highest purpose?

A AIDS Services of Dallas (ASD) has grown

into a nationally recognized model for improving the health status of individuals living with HIV/AIDS while preventing disease transmission. ASD operates four state-licensed apartment communities that collectively provide service-enriched housing for up to 225 men, women and children with the disease.

Q A bout how many people are served each year?

A ASD expects to serve more than 200 clients in 2018.

QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need?

A Eighty-six percent.

QW hat are some of your major fundraisers?

A Black Tie Dinner, DIFFA, LifeWalk and our No Tie Dinner & Dessert Party.

QW hy are you passionate about helping people Q S uppose this nonprofit received a $20,000 living with HIV/AIDS?

A The AIDS epidemic in Dallas had begun

striking huge numbers of gay men in the early 1980s before effective drug regimens were available. Many lived for only months after diagnosis with Gay-related immune deficiency (GRID) later renamed HIV. The disease frequently resulted in the loss of employment, housing and not infrequent abandonment by family and friends. Government resources were scarce.

The two co-founders of our organization, Michael R. Merdian and Daryl M. Moore, came to me seeking legal representation for the nonprofit they were starting to help care for those who were dying. In April 1987, ASD was incorporated as the PWA Coalition of Dallas and became a nonprofit dedicated to housing those in need.

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

A ASD creates and strengthens healthy com-

munities through the delivery of quality, affordable, service-enriched housing for individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS.

QW hat is difficult about your job?

A The most difficult challenges today are the ever-changing restrictions placed on the

donation today… where would it immediately be put to good use?

Urgent repair needs have emerged for which we would use this funding such as renovating the housing units reserved for sub acute care for residents who need more intensive home care support, and upgrading the security systems across the campus to protect not only ASD’s property, but also the residents (particularly the children).

A

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

A We are always working on improving and

maintaining the quality of our facilities while seeking to expand and provide additional housing and services to those in need.

Don Maison, president and CEO, answered this week’s questions.

by Will Henry

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

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Paul Martin’s a staple for brunch

Toast the French with French Toast

By Dotty Griffith

cakes for the pork. You drizzle of syrup. Think pancakes can go either way and meet grilled ham and cheese. dotty.griffith@yahoo.com not go wrong. Nothing Brown-sugar spiced bacon sides Summertime and makes me happier the sandwich as well as Brioche the living is easy. Or it’s than the rich yellow of French Toast. supposed to be. egg yolk f lowing like In addition to the brunch Any time of year, lava down the sides menu, there’s a lunch menu with brunch is a great way of an English mufweekend indulgences such as to begin or cap a weekcheese (cheddar or blue cheese) Dotty Griffith fin and blending with end. A proper brunch, Hollandaise. Plus, crab burger, as well as entrée salads not foil-wrapped breakcakes! like Shrimp and Butter Lettuce. fast tacos or eggs and bacon at But let’s start at the beginGrill devotees can also get a the neighborhood café, but, you ning, with biscuits. Sweet, butsteak, salmon or chicken. Yes, know, the real deal. With Bloody tery biscuits served hot with there are many gluten-free and Mary. Mimosa. Eggs Benedict. lemon butter crank the guilty vegetarian options, including a Frittata. pleasure factor and get Paul Martin’s American your attention. They will Grill has become a go-to for challenge your low-fat, happy hour, steak and seafood in gluten-free commitment. If Turtle Creek Village. The brunch you weren’t hungry when menu deserves attention as well. you sat down, you are after Especially on those lazy, scorcha taste of the biscuits. ing Saturdays and Sundays when Short Rib Hash Tacos the Dallas heat makes you long are another makeover of for an air-conditioned, leisurely everyday fare. Filled with repast. tender juicy beef, scramPAUL MARTIN'S AMERICAN GRILL The menu hits all the right bled eggs and bacon-laced Crab Cakes Benedict. notes with egg dishes, tacos and crema, these fancy tacos French toast “chefed” up to give can make your day. them added value.

Of course, cocktails are often veggie burger.

Crab Cakes Eggs Benedict key to the brunch experience.

Paul Martin’s American Grill is a case in point, as I discovYes, there’s a Mimosa with OJ is a multi-location chain out of ered on a recent hosted visit. and French sparkling wine. The California. Besides Dallas, there’s Traditionalists may want the “Champagne” Lemonade goes an outpost in Austin. Co-founder classic with Canadian bacon, it one better with Piper Sonoma Paul Fleming has so many conpoached eggs and Hollandaise on sparkler, house-infused Meyer cepts to his credit there are too toasted English muffins. I went lemon vodka and lemon juice. many to list. The best known is for the version that subs crab The Bloody Mary comes in a tall undoubtedly PF Chang’s. For this glass with saltone, Fleming teamed with anothed rim and full er California chef and restaurarange of garnishteur, Brian Bennett. es, from olives to The menu is familiar yet celery. chef-driven. So too the interior Next time, I is sleek and contemporary, yet want to try the easygoing. Nothing formal here.

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was truly amazing. Only a handful have ever danced before, but every one of them gave it 100 percent and learned the choreography like pros.”

Fraser continued by acknowledging her collaboration with the orchestra under Band Director Art Roungtip’s direction and Choir directors Karen Lewis and Melanie Moore.

“In all honesty, our theatre directors are the best around. David Goza and Luis Salazar have been the perfect additions to our theatre program this year and their talents brought Argentina to our stage. Brandon Tijerina has

an incredible vision and is the most creative director I know.”

Moore, who was assistant music director and rehearsal accompanist, said, “The acting, singing and dancing were uniquely difficult and beautiful. At Rowlett, the students do most of the tech work. They are taught, and then given huge responsibilities. No better way to learn.”

Walfforth, Texas in Lubbock County at the base of the Panhandle has a population of just under 4,000. The small town can celebrate Noah Aguilar and Sierra Roberson from Walfforth’s Frenship High School bringing home Best Actor and Best Actress Awards.

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dotty.griffith@yahoo.com French toast says “happy day” in the sweetest way. This recipe from Paul Martin’s American Grill Corporate Executive Chef Russell Skall does, indeed, put you in a good mood. Garnish with fresh berries and whipped cream. Serve with warm syrup if you want that extra blast of sweetness.

PAUL MARTIN’S AMERICAN GRILL BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST 6 (1-inch) slices brioche bread 4 cups French Toast Batter (see recipe below) 3/4 cup clarified butter 1 cup whipped cream Strawberries, cut in half or sliced Blueberries Mint Sprigs Powdered sugar Warm syrup, if desired.

Heat oven to 350 F. Cut slices of brioche bread in half on an angle to form triangles.

Stir the batter well. Soak triangles of bread for 20 seconds per side.

To a large sauté pan over medium high heat, add 1/2 of the

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a $10,000 scholarship and an all-expense paid trip for five days to New York City to represent their high school in the National High School Musical Theatre Awards on Monday, June 25.

“DSM looks forward to this event every year because we love acknowledging the passion in these young performers — what a wonderful evening of outstanding talent. We owe a huge thank-you to all of the teachers, students, DSM staff, volunteers and North Texas arts community for their dedication, passion and support for this program,” said Kenneth T. Novice, DSM president.

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Best Actress nominee, Kynzi Gumm and the cast of Best Musical nominated Rowlett High School's "Evita" performing at DSM HSMTA.

‘More cheese, please’ In honor of National Cheese Day on Monday, June 4, Greenville Avenue Pizza Company (GAPCo) at 1923 Greenville Ave. and 1145 Peavy Road is offering a Fried Cheese Five Cheese Pizza, featuring mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, feta, goat cheese plus oregano and topped with fried mozzarella bites (right). The pies fly from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and cost $20 (small) and $25 (large). — Ariana Hajibashi

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clarified butter. When butter is hot, add soaked bread, a few pieces at a time, and cook for 2 minutes per side or until brown. Place cooked bread on a sheet pan and reserve.

Repeat until all bread triangles are brown on both sides.

Place sheet pan in oven and bake for 2 to 3 minutes to crisp the outside.

To serve, shingle 3 half slices of toast slightly over-lapping (per serving). Garnish with fresh strawberries and blueberries.

Dollop each serving with whipped cream and a mint sprig.

Generously dust with confectioners’ sugar. Serve with warm syrup, if desired.

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HAMMER AND NAILS

Family project for the birds

By Stephan Sardone

that is not necessary. You should maintain your birdbath regularly, A few years ago, in or make it a chore March, a friend of mine for one of the went out to his backyard kids. when he heard a small comMake sure motion. It turns out that a that the bath is Cardinal and a Blue Jay were Stephan Sardone more than one playing around in his birdbut less than two bath. “That’s it!” he said. inches deep. You He was sure that it was an may want to sand it down and omen. He was convinced that paint with bright colors. Or the St. Louis Cardinals would maybe the bath, if you are using face the Toronto Blue Jays in the a ceramic bowl, is already full of World Series and made a wager.

The two teams did not make color.

You can bore a small hole in the Fall Classic. But birdbaths the center of the bath, insert a can create a pleasant yard acceswood screw to mount the bath sory, if not serving as a source to the top of the stand and seal for predicting the outcome of sporting events. They are easy to with a waterproof caulk. It is important to add pebbles or a flat make and can be turned into a rock to the bottom of your bath. fun, family project.

It will cover up the center screw, Birds need water for proper and will allow birds to be able to health, nourishment, grooming judge depth. Then fill the bath and to stay cool during the hot with water, but don’t overfill it. summer months. And you are Make sure to keep your bird actually doing the birds a favor by providing them water in areas bath clean. Just remove it from where drought conditions maybe the base, wash it with a mild soap and water and replace the prevalent. pebbles in the bottom of the You can easily find a premade birdbath at your neighbor- bath. Or you can siphon the water with a garden hose and hood hardware store or home refill it. improvement center. But it can And while you are at it, you be more fun to make one as part may want to add a bird feedof an afternoon DYI project. er to the porch, patio or a tree Chances are you can find limb. But be cautious because it something in the kitchen, attic can add some messy dropping or garage like a ceramic bowl, a requiring constant cleanup and shallow tray or an old cake pan attention. that can serve as your bath. A So there you have it. flower pot tray can also be used.

Building a birdbath is a simple, Anything that won’t leak and quick spring or summer project drip will serve the purpose. that will provide years of enjoyPick a location near trees where the birds will see the bath. ment. And who knows. You may get a visit from Woodstock of Also, make sure that it is near a Peanuts fame. window so you can look out and enjoy some bird watching. The Sardone Design-Buildground should be level. Chances Remodel is locally owned and opare you will want to mount the erated. Sardone, his wife and two birdbath on a post or pedestal.

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By Candy Evans

candace@candysdirt.com Ebby Halliday Realtors recently announced the news to a swarming audience of 1,700 agents. They chose the Star in Frisco —what other facility would hold so many? Candace Evans — to break the news that the company is being acquired by Berkshire Hathaway Home Services of America. CEO Ron Peltier was on hand to deliver the news and assure those in attendance that nothing would be changing, except that their parent now was a rich guy named Warren Buffett.

Ebby Halliday Realtors is the 12th largest independent brokerage firm in the U.S. and the largest indie in North Texas with more than 1,700 active agents. The firm was founded by a beloved icon, Ebby Halliday Acres, who lived to the age of 104, working nearly every day. Her funeral at Park Cities Baptist Church in University Park in Sept. 2015 was overflowing, and former First Lady Laura Bush eulogized her. Every Who’s Who in Dallas real estate attended, from Dave Perry-Miller (whose boutique luxury company Ebby acquired in 2007) to Robbie Briggs, Allie Beth and Pierce Allman. Allie Beth Allman & Associates even took out a full-page ad in The Dallas Morning News in Ebby’s honor. The Kansas native, who grew up selling Cloverine Salve, riding her pony in her rural farm community, migrated to Dallas and sold hats at a downtown department store in the 1940s. One of her customers said something to the effect of, if she can sell my wife those dang hats, maybe she could help him sell some houses.

And thus, in 1945, began one of the greatest real estate careers, and companies, in Texas history.

I had the fortune of knowing Ebby Halliday, of interviewing her, of spending a day or two with her, of eating cake with her at her birthday parties. The one at the Meyerson was the best! If Amazon’s Jeff Bezos says to be obsessive about customer service for success, Ebby Halliday was more than obsessive about customer service and tending lovingly those who worked around her, from her customers to the gals who steamed her famous St. John knit suits, which she loved because “they hide everything.”

Ebby Halliday built her brokerage from the ground up. She was quite simply the most beloved woman in Dallas.

For years, the rumors had been flying that the huge brokerage was selling. Who would buy it? Warren Buffett, a local group consisting of the Perots and a couple others,

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Icon Ebby Halliday passed away in 2015; Warren Buffett is acquiring her namesake company.

or Weichert Real Estate, a New Jersey-based independent firm much like Ebby, but with only 1,000 agents.

Buffett, Ebby’s friend, would often call her directly and try to talk her into selling. “I was in her office once, and she was talking to Buffett, just as easily as anything,” said an agent who prefers to remain nameless.

Said another: “There were some who were told not to exercise their options to sell their stock, because something way better was coming.”

About that stock — Ebby is an employee-owned company, but it was issued to very few people: most of the heavy holders were the original founders of the company, Ebby Halliday, Mary Frances Burleson who was her first secretary, Ron Burgert, who was a son of Ebby’s accountant and used to play in the office as a child, Maurice Acers, and a handful of others including managers.

Sources tell me Warren Buffett did try to buy Ebby first, but the price was too high, so they turned to Allie Beth Allman & Associates. In fact, today Ron Peltier said something to the effect of, “I tried once before but didn’t do a good job as a salesman.” Allie Beth had, at the time, 300 agents versus Ebby’s 1,700 plus. NRT’s Coldwell Banker has also been courting Ebby. Allie Beth’s firm was a bit smaller, and gave Home Services their foot into Dallas luxury real estate. Obviously, they liked what they bought so much, one firm was just not enough. To be continued…

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ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL

Consider these stay-at-home plans during the upcoming summer months

By Naïma Jeannette @naimajeannette

A few weeks ago, I wrote about summer travel plans. But some of us may have staycation thoughts instead.

I’ll be doing a little of both for the next few Naïma Jeannette months — a few weeks on the road and a few at home. For our time around the house, I came up with a list of five popular checklist items for summer vacation, with an environmental twist.

No matter what you do this summer, there’s a way to support a healthy planet.

Eat. Of course, eating would be number one on my (or anyone’s) list! We all love food and Dallas has too many options. But, I’m interested in trying the new restaurants with an environmental mission at their core. Soon you can find me trying out Lala’s Mexican Cafe on Northwest Highway. Their website boasts “clean real food for your mind body and soul.”

Need more spice in your life? Try Spice In The

City on Commerce Street for some organic Indian food. Mmmm.

Be creative. Summer and crafts go together like peanut butter and jelly! Got kids? Try making beads out of old magazines, binoculars from toilet paper rolls, and kites from brown paper bags. I’m moving past the kids crafts this summer and finishing my broken plate end table, and trying to not electrocute myself making repurposed light fixtures. They may come out great, or maybe they’ll be the best Pinterest fails you’ve seen. Either way, I’ll still use them.

Help others. There are hundreds of nonprofits in the Dallas area. Helping people is helping the environment as well. All too often we don’t link people and planet together. A healthy planet leads to healthy people and vice versa. Find a nonprofit that suits your schedule and get involved. With an important election season coming up, I might get involved helping our local Texas Campaign for the Environment group. No door knocking for me, though.

Get outside. It sounds like a broken record at this point, because in almost every column I’m mentioning the benefits of going outside. The snakes won’t chase you, the bug

spray will keep the mosquitoes at bay, and you’ll be happy to feel the wind in your hair. I get in the habit of only venturing to my favorite outdoor spots instead of giving the rest another opportunity. This summer I vow to wake a little earlier and get out to enjoy cooler temperatures at the Buckeye trail in South Dallas, Big Cedar Wilderness, and maybe north to Eisenhower State Park on Lake Texoma.

Read. Every year, I set a New Year’s resolution to read more books.

The summer is my time to make a dent in this resolution. There are so many environmental fiction and nonfiction books to choose from, but the three I want to get through by the end of the summer are: The Water Will Come: Rising Seas, Sinking Cities, and the Remaking of the Civilized World by Jeff Goodell, Kiss the Ground: How the Food You Eat Can Reverse Climate Change, Heal Your Body & Ultimately Save Our World by Josh Tickell, and The Ends

of the World: Volcanic Apocalypses, Lethal Oceans, and Our Quest to Understand Earth's Past Mass Extinctions by Peter Brannen. If all we’re reading is short media articles and a few long form essays from the New Yorker or Politico, we’re doing ourself a disservice. Books are knowledge gems in story form. Choose at least one this summer, and crack it open or download and listen!

This is less of a check-off list as you move through summer, but more of an idea spark to make sure you’re managing your summer time wisely. Find a few things you can do this summer to grow your mind and body while also growing a healthier planet.

Naïma Jeannette is a freelance writer, teacher and conservationist. Email her at naimajeannette@gmail.com or Tweet her @ naimajeannette.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ACROSS 1 Propeller type 6 “Peer Gynt” composer 11 Knights’ wear

16 Like — — (fast) 21 Iota preceder 22 Cocoon dweller 23 Jordan’s capital 24 Ebbets Field great 25 Bright star in Orion

26 Gauguin’s prop 27 Coronet 28 Posh hotel lobbies 29 Off — — tangent 30 Turn a — ear 32 In the altogether 34 Caves (var.)

36 Bringer of rain 38 Was too fond 39 Football cheer 40 Concerning (2 wds.)

41 Sourdough’s strike 42 Waterproof wool

43 Ardor 45 “Wabash Cannonball” singer 48 Red-coated cheese 49 Brokaw’s business 50 Watches 54 Director — Ephron 55 Defeats badly 56 Part of Q-and-A 57 Nascar sponsor 58 A mean Amin 59 Hold off for 60 Gas tank status 61 Go on safari 62 Navy noncom 63 In one piece 65 Elbow grease 66 Knowing look 67 “Mask” actress 68 Sighs 69 It may be square 70 Saddle part 71 Bonnie’s partner 72 Hob ender 73 Market 74 Gen. — Bradley 75 — Locks 76 Icy precip 79 Fries or slaw 80 Derrick arm 81 120 or 240 85 Oater actor Tim 86 Rocket housing 87 Dieter’s target 88 Woman’s outfit 89 Before, to bards 90 Like a pittance 91 Earns as profit 92 Lox outlets 93 Ankh’s shape 94 Isolated territory 96 Brownish-purple

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97 Mr. Goldfinger 98 Thoreau’s Walden 99 Japanese mat 100 String together 101 Postmen have one 102 Kind of bud 103 Sheepdogs 105 Lancaster et al.

106 Remote 107 Determine, as a ref 110 Sanctions 111 Luxury cars 112 Holiday tradition (2 wds.)

116 Roundup mishap 118 Troubleshoot 119 Boor 120 Ignored a diet 121 Broadcast portion 122 Clog locale 124 Tightens a corset 126 Enjoy the beach 128 Answer a charge 129 Clan leader 130 Form a merger 131 Dorm climbers 132 Dispatches 133 Cherbourg shes 134 Messy quarters 135 Tragedy or comedy DOWN

1 Sen. Thurmond 2 Trousers material 3 A sister of Goneril 4 Riviera summer 5 Big name in hotels 6 Follow the reaper 7 Aussie WWII pilots 8 Capone foe 9 50/50 chance (2 wds.)

10 Pygmalion’s statue

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11 Sorted socks 12 Among 13 “— — Little Teapot” 14 Generosity 15 Canine warnings 16 What Hamlet smelled (2 wds.)

17 Backgrounds 18 Egret cousin 19 Willow twig 20 Flirt with 31 Fair-hiring abbr.

33 Know, to Scotty 35 “Rebecca” costar 37 Davenport 38 Harbor suspicions 39 Fishtails 42 Jazzy Armstrong 43 Prepare apples 44 Moo companion 45 Licorice herb 46 Ancient manuscript 47 Dickens’ — Heep 48 Jersey’s lunch 49 Canceled 51 Like dandruff 52 Went at an easy gait 53 Night noise 55 Dork 56 Cut it out 57 Nest builder 59 Parcel out 60 Grub 61 Okla., before 1907 64 Impressionist painter 65 Color 66 Sand, silt and clay 67 Gets lumpy 69 Fix up 70 Med. plans 71 Gunslingers’

choice 73 Despicable 74 Sorry!

75 Speedy hedgehog 76 Linen sale buy 77 “— Doone” 78 Pick 79 Royal honorific 80 Angler’s hope 81 Legally binding 82 Wheels 83 Beanstalk menace 84 Piano practice 86 City in Spain 87 Mild expletive 88 Dijon daddies 90 Auntie of fiction 91 “Sister Act” roles 92 Recital pieces 95 Hoover Dam reservoir (2 wds.)

96 Crusty desserts 97 Vain 98 Cut back on 100 Verbatim 101 Summer cloud 102 Brag (2 wds.)

104 Hawk 105 Overalls part 106 Make the — fly 107 Party pleas 108 Serviceable 109 Weighed down 111 Provides temporarily 112 Oui and da 113 Caesar’s tongue 114 Somehow or — 115 Vee makers 117 Herds of whales 118 Calamitous 119 Leap in a tutu 123 Have a cough 125 102, to a centurion 127 Forum hello

OFF THE MARK

Memories of D-Day and veteran Jack Watts

By Wayne Swearingen

spent many hours with track weather forming far out in the Jack sharing adventures. North Atlantic and report the findThis is the patriotic I had f lown the ings to the radio operator, who would time of year, encompassing famous B-25 two enrelay the information to his home Memorial Day, D-Day and gine bombers in pilot base 1,000 miles away in Prestwick, July 4, when we celebrate training in San Angelo Scotland.

America and its birthday. My in 1956 where I received Only years later did we all figure wife Barbara and I drag out my wings. In 1943 and out “the rest of the story.” Don’s story our red, white and blue, BBQ 1944, Jack had served details and describes a particular Wayne Swearingen as crew chief in the hot dogs and play marching mission out over the endless expanse band music on our CDs. Last same plane, converted to of the Atlantic Ocean, when the radio weekend, we helped celebrate weather reconnaissance with special operator gave the report which we now Carry the Load at Reverchon Park. instruments and greatly expanded fuel know was forwarded to Allied High I have previously written the stocapacity. At first, his missions were to Command. “There was fine weathries of my dad and brother from the f ly into hurricanes in the Caribbean er heading toward Europe and this Greatest Generation. We all served and track and report findings before B-25 crew was the first to know that as officers in the Air Force. There is the weather reached the States. Now in the continent would be getting crysanother of my heroes whose story I 1944, these 10-hour missions were to tal clear skies in two more days. Jack want to tell now. Jack Watts married Watts glanced at the calendar my sister, Dorice, after he returned swinging from a hook on the fufrom WWII. His importance and selage rib. It read June 4, 1944.” impact on the D-Day invasion was Two days later, the greatest a lost story until his son, my nepharmada of ships and planes ever, ew Don Watts, wrote a beautiful moved from England to land rendition; Don gave me permission on the beaches of Normandy, to use parts of that story.

France, and the D-Day invasion Jack and Dorice Watts made was on, in clearing weather. their home in San Antonio where they raised three children after Wayne Swearingen, CRE, is a the war. In retirement, they moved principal at Barclay Commercial to Kerrville and built a beautiGroup and lives adjacent to Katy WAYNE SWEARINGEN Trail. Contact him at wswearinful home with a comfortable back porch converted to a den, where I gen@barclaycom.com B-25 in flight.

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to find many individuals studying their pasts for signs about the future — and ignoring key moments right now that could likely illuminate everything. Surely, some will benefit from studying where they are right now — what they are doing and what rewards are within reach — but the majority of individuals are destined to overlook what is right in front of them. Many simply want what they do not have, not understanding that the present is the bedrock upon which the future is truly built.

This week, those relationships that thrive over long distances are likely to receive some unusual attention. Some can surely close that distance and enjoy some rare one-on-one time, but those who can't will have to be content with reaching out through time and space to make contact any way they can. It's a good week for making commitments.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You can get to the heart of an issue this week, despite the distractions that may possibly envelop you. Go the distance. (June 7-June 20) — You can show off certain abilities without training everyone's eyes on you; you can go about your business in a quiet, yet confident manner.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You're trying to build something

that will last, but a rival threatens to get in the way. You must deal with this before moving forward.

(July 8-July 22) — Quality control remains an issue throughout the week. You mustn't let others do anything that keeps you from applying yourself to key endeavors.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You have many responsibilities, but none is so important that you can't stop what you are doing when necessary and care for a friend in need. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) — You must apply instinct and intelligence to a problem that is currently threatening to take you down. It'll take more than book learning.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) An early start this week affords you the freedom later on to seek personal satisfaction that you cannot get at any other time. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) — You mustn't try to straddle the fence this week; make up your mind and be sure to lend your support to the side that is most true to you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You have the chance to go back in time and see something from a completely different perspective.

This helps you make a hard decision. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) —You're never going to get where you want to go if you're unwilling to step out of your comfort zone

— and this week is a good time to do just that.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) A change made by someone you associate with is likely to shake things up within your inner circle, for reasons you only partly understand. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) — You must do something extra this week in order to get someone to look your way, change course and join you in your current efforts — but by all means try!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) A little "shock treatment" may be in order this week if you want someone to hear you and react in a way that is helpful to you. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) — You may fear that someone is shunning you at this time, but that's not at all the case.

He or she is simply as busy as you — if not more so!

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may be growing tired of hearing what a certain someone is doing, but there are certainly ways to spin the story in your favor this week. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) — The role you play in another's affairs may change in subtle but significant ways this week. Soon you'll realize that you have more at stake than usual.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may be surprised to learn that someone has been on your side and giving you necessary

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(Feb. 4-Feb. 18) — This week, you will find yourself in a position that allows you greater flexibility, giving you the opportunity to maximize your rewards. A friend comes calling.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You can get a great many clues from things you've done in the past, but you can benefit most from a careful study of the present. (March 6-March 20) — You needn't approach the week's endeavors at all sheepishly; you can be confident — even aggressive — as you go after what you most want.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You are reminded of the importance of a certain relationship this week — just in time to keep tensions from rising out of control. (April 5-April 19) — You aren't likely to derive lessons from the usual sources this week; you're going to have to explore new territory in order to see things differently.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may have to channel the old you in order to complete a task that must be completed before the week is out. Not everyone is pleased. (May 6-May 20) — What you want may be out of reach as the week opens, but if you're willing to make certain sacrifices, you can claim it by week's end.

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MOVIE TRAILER

UNCLE BARKY'S BITES

McCain retrospective is powerful television

By Ed Bark

unclebarky@verizon.net

JUNE 1 - 7, 2018

over the South Carolina State Capitol (“as a symbol of heritage”) during his down-anddirty 2000 presidential primary campaign against George W. Bush. McCain’s subsequent full and public apology soon after he dropped out of the race remains a remarkable example of undiluted political candor.

After filming ended on the HBO documentary, McCain offered another major mea culpa in his new book The Restless Wave: Good Times, Just Causes, Great Fights and Other Appreciations. He now said he erred in very actively supporting the U.S. invasion of Iraq.

All in all, this is a catalog of very considerable proportions. But unlike a certain sitting President, McCain is willing to admit his faults and mistakes. “I’ve been tested on a number of occasions,” he said in the film. “I haven’t always done the right thing.”

Columnist David Brooks of The New York Times said McCain is one of the few high-level politicians with an “authentic” inner voice. “He has never been able to lie to himself very well.”

An enduring latter day image for many is McCain’s trip to Washington last July against his doctors’ and family’s wishes.

His face bruised and very much still healing from recent surgery, he cast the “No” vote that torpedoed Republicans’ efforts to repeal “Obamacare” in full. Footage from that night still resonates, as does plentiful archival film from his POW years.

McCain recalls that when he refused preferential treatment because his father was a “big admiral” in the Navy, a North Vietnamese interrogator assured him, “Things will be very bad for you now, McCain.”

“And the fun began,” McCain added drily, referring to the ensuing ramped-up torture.

His first marriage crumbled after his return to U.S. soil. McCain doesn’t talk about this, and perhaps wasn’t asked. But first wife Carol said he was “looking for a way to be young again” by having an affair with the much younger and future Mrs. McCain.

“And that was the end of that . . . I was pretty much blindsided, and it broke my heart.”

McCain repeatedly worked “across the aisle” in efforts to get things done in Washington. As the film shows, he formed alliances with the likes of Ted Kennedy, John Kerry, Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden among others. And when Obama defeated him, McCain called for unity and support after earlier upbraiding a woman at a campaign rally who had branded the Democratic nominee “an Arab.”

“He could not have been more gracious,” Obama said.

Some might find “For Whom the Bell Tolls” to be too easy on, if not downright deferential, to McCain. But this last testament in many ways also underscores the respect and admiration he has won from those he’s battled fiercely. The so-called Art of the Deal is associated with another Republican, but it’s McCain who recurrently embodied it.

“John McCain successfully fought in Congress for these and other causes,” said a printed epilogue.

It turns out to be quite a list.

HBO’s “John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls” fittingly premiered on Memorial Day, affording him an opportunity to, in a Ed Bark sad sense, see his own obituary.

The respect and admiration for the cancer-afflicted POW turned Arizona senator is non-partisan and clearly more than pro forma during this 1 hour, 45 minute film (readily available On Demand or on HBO Go).

McCain himself seems to be in firm control of his emotions during an interview filmed last August on his 80th birthday at his Sedona, Ariz. home shortly after he had been diagnosed with brain cancer. Others are not, including former Vice President Joe Biden. Extolling McCain’s valor under adversity, Biden pauses and is near tears before saying, “He’s a good friend.”

A formidable list of friends and onetime foes contribute fresh interviews for the Peter Kunhardt-directed film. Besides Biden, the roll call includes Barack Obama, Bill and Hillary Clinton, George W. Bush, Henry Kissinger, Joe Lieberman, Lindsey Graham and John Kerry. McCain’s first wife, Carol, his current wife, Cindy, several children from both marriages and Ted Kennedy’s widow, Vicki, also participate.

The notable no-show is Sarah Palin, McCain’s controversial running mate in his 2008 presidential bid. McCain now says he should have trusted his instincts and gone with Lieberman, but his advisors warned him of a “bloodbath” at the Republican National Convention if he tried to run with a former Democrat turned Independent.

Palin is seen only in archival footage, with McCain saying that selecting her “was another mistake that I made” among several he acknowledges.

McCain antagonist Donald Trump is neither mentioned nor shown, which is perfectly fine.

He’s otherwise available nearly 24/7 on the three cable news networks.

The film’s title comes from the famed 1940 Ernest Hemingway novel. Its main protagonist, Robert Jordan, selflessly dies for a perceived greater cause during the Spanish Civil War. “And by the way, I re-read Hemingway,” McCain said near film’s end. “And Robert Jordan is still my hero.”

From the very start, a duly reflective McCain said, “I have lived an honorable life, and I am proud of my life.” So if he’s in fact near the end, McCain is determined to “look back with gratitude. You will never talk to anyone that is as fortunate as John McCain.”

Along the way, though, he has regrets.

Not only about choosing Palin, but of eventually succumbing to a “war crimes confession” when he thought death was imminent from the oft-brutal treatment he received during a five-and-a-half year imprisonment in what became known derisively as the Hanoi Hilton.

“And I will be ashamed and embarrassed about that for my whole life,” McCain said.

He’s also bracingly contrite about his enabling role in the Charles H. Keating, Jr. Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclesavings and loan scandal (forever a “black barky.com, is a past member of the national mark”) and his politically expedient deciPeabody awards board. sion to support flying the Confederate flag

From the very start, a duly reflective McCain said, “I have lived an honorable life, and I am proud of my life.” So if he’s in fact near the end, McCain is determined to “look back with gratitude. You will never talk to anyone that is as fortunate as John McCain.”

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John McCain's life is chronicled in HBO's ”John McCain: For Whom the Bell Tolls.”

Kormakur’s ‘Adrift’ really doesn’t hold water

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood

Between his last film “Everest,” and his latest “Adrift,” director Baltasar Kormakur must want human beings to stay indoors. Of course, it’s not exactly a news flash that climbing the tallest mountain on Earth or sailing from Tahiti to California are dangerous activities. The latter of those two is the focus of “Adrift” and it’s a bit of a mixed bag.

“Adrift” takes place in 1983 and is based on the true story of Tami Oldham (Shailene Woodley) and Richard Sharp (Sam Claflin). The recently engaged couple are asked by friends to sail their luxury sailboat from Tahiti to San Diego and they find themselves at the mercy of category four Hurricane Raymond. The movie moves along two timelines and one is much, much better than the other.

The first scene is particularly disturbing and shows just how alone Tami is after she wakes up to a partially flooded and trashed sailboat. After seeing Richard clinging to the boat’s dinghy in the distance, she makes some boat repairs in an effort to save him. From there, their goal is to somehow navigate an estimated 1,500 miles to the closest land mass of Hawaii.

We then jump back and forth in time as Tami thinks back to how she met Richard.

These sections of the movie relieve the tension, but it’s all fairly cheesy. It’s a necessary piece of storytelling, but Woodley and Claflin have little chemistry and the cornball dialogue does them

no favors.

Eventually, the two timelines in Aaron and Jordan Kandell’s screenplay meet and it culminates with the hurricane. If a movie could achieve an R-rating for 10 minutes just based on stress, “Adrift” could do it for this completely terrifying sequence. It’s clearly loaded with CGI, but it’s not obvious as the scene occurs at night.

The sound of the waves crashing on a boat that sounds like it could snap in half any second is the stuff of nightmares.

Woodley really is a great young actress, but she handles the torturous moments in “Adrift” much better than the whirlwind romance section. She looks and sounds tough enough to fight against certain death, but it’s downright awkward watching her hop on Claflin’s back for a cutesy piggy back ride. She definitely doesn’t seem as interested in the pre-disaster film moments as the post, which may mean Woodley needs to focus on gritty, more challenging roles in the future.

“Adrift” is somewhat of a catch-22. The back-story is needed and it makes sense for it to cut into the depressing moments that revolve around two people dying slowly at sea. If the movie was chronological, the final 45 minutes would be unbearably sad. The problem is that the flashback moments just aren’t very good.

However, “Adrift” does prove that Shailene Woodley can carry an adult-themed movie on her own. It’s only a matter of time before the perfect material comes around that gets the critical and box office success she deserves.

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Shailene Woodley shows star potential in the otherwise flat "Adrift."

UPTOWN

Mutts Canine Cantina launches movie series

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Tramp and Lady share a plate of spaghetti and meatballs.

Charlie introduces Anne-Marie to his friends in "All Dogs Go To Heaven."

Mutts Canine Cantina at 2889 Cityplace West Blvd. is kicking off its Movie Night series on Thursday, June 7 with a canine favorite, “Lady and the Tramp.” The classic film will be projected onto a 20-foot movie screen on the patio as soon as the sun sets.

The event will begin shortly before sunset at 8 p.m. so that guests can settle in before the movie begins. Blankets are recommended for extra comfort.

Presenting partner Blue Moon will be the featured beverage of the evening. The beer has recently partnered with Fandango to offer a deal for movie fans at Mutts. Guests who purchase two Blue Moons and two entrees and then submit their ticket via text will receive a buy one, get one free movie ticket from Fandango.

Mutts will be serving its normal offerings throughout the event, so guests

can sip on beer, wine, margaritas or milkshakes while chowing down from the food menu. The special Doggie Menu will be available as well.

If your pup doesn’t love the movie or needs a little break, dogs are allowed to run free and make friends in one of the dog parks while the movie is playing.

Dogs who are watching the movie from the deck will have to remain on a leash because the area isn’t fenced in.

The Movie Night series will continue through the summer with the showing of “All Dogs Go To Heaven” on Thursday, July 12 and “Beethoven” on Thursday, Aug. 2. The event is free for Mutts members and guests watching from the deck.

Non-members can watch in the off-leash park for just $5.95.

For more information, visit muttscantina.com.

– Marilyn Perkins

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Our Favorite Restaur ants INDIAN Masala Wok 6106 Luther Ln. 469-232-9390 IRISH PUB

Black Friar 2621 McKinney, Ste A 214-953-0599 Renfield’s Corner 2603-A Routh St. 214-397-0300 Trinity Hall Irish Pub 5321 E. Mockingbird Ln. 214-887-3600 ITALIAN & PIZZA California Pizza Kitchen 8411 Preston Rd. 214-750-7067 CiboDivino Marketplace & Cafe 1868 Sylvan Ave. 214-653-2426 Dough 11909 Preston, #1444 972-788-4600 Holy Ravioli 4446 W. Lovers Ln. 214-696-3993 I Fratelli 2815 Allen St., #124. 214-720-0070 Italia Express 111 Continental, #300 214-748-2700 4000 Cedar Springs 214-521-3300 Joe’s Pizza, Pasta & Subs 4343 W. NW Hwy, #347 214-272-9007 Lover’s Pizza Pasta & Grill 5605 W. Lovers Ln. 214-353-0509 Mimi’s Pizzeria 6807 W. N.W. Hwy. 972-215-7290 My Family’s Pizza 10720 Preston Rd,#1014 214-363-6122 Olivella’s 3406 McFarlin Blvd. 214-528-7070 Penne Pomodoro 6815 Snider Plaza 214-373-9911

11661 Preston Rd, #143 214-368-3100 Rocco’s Uptown Pizza & Pasta 2717 Howell St. 214-871-9207 Sal’s Pizza Rest.

2525 Wycliff 214-522-1828 Taverna Pizzeria 3312 Knox St. 214-520-9933 Tomato Pie 11661 Preston Rd. 214-750-8743 Villa-O Rest.

4514 Travis, #132 214-707-3848

LATIN AMERICAN Gloria’s 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-303-1166 Zaguan Latin Cafe 2604 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-219-8393 MEALS TO GO – CATERING The Festive Kitchen – Snider Plaza 3404 Rosedale Ave. 214-520-6888 Short Stop – Food To Go 6025 Royal Ln., #101 214-265-8828 6918 Snider Plaza 214-360-0311 MEDITERRANEAN Baboush 3636 McKinney, #160 214-559-0707 Fadi’s Mediterranean Grill 3001 Knox St., #110 214-528-1800 Zoe’s Kitchen 6025 Royal Ln., #104 469-341-0123 MEXICAN & TEX-MEX Bandito’s Tex-Mex Cantina 6615 Snider Plaza 214-750-6100 Campuzano Mexican Food 2618 Oak Lawn 214-526-0100

Chipotle Mexican Grill 2705 McKinney Ave. 214-871-3100 4502 McKinney Ave. 214-302-2500 Digg’s Taco Shop 6309 Hillcrest Ave. 214-520-0155 E Bar Tex Mex 1901 N. Haskell, #120. 214-824-3227 El Fenix 5622 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-5166 6811 W. NW Hwy. 214-363-5279 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop 4740 W. Mockingbird 214-352-8226 Manny’s Uptown Tex-Mex 3521 Oak Grove Ave. 214-252-1616 Mario’s Mexican & Salvadorian Rest.

5404 Lemmon Ave. 214-599-9744 Mattito’s – Centrum 3102 Oak Lawn Ave. 214-526-8181 Meso Maya 11909 Preston, #1426 469-726-4390 Mi Camino Restaurante 3830 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-888-0055 Ojeda’s Mexican Restaurant 4617 Maple Ave. 214-528-8383 Qdoba Mexican Grill 5600 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-2277 Rafa’s Café Mexicano 5617 W. Lovers Ln. 214-357-2080 Taco Diner 3699 McKinney, #307 214-521-3669 Torchy’s Tacos 5921 Forest Ln. 972-720-9200 Urban Taco 3411 McKinney Ave. 214-922-7080 MIDDLE EASTERN Food From Galilee 6710 Snider Plaza 214-750-0330 MOROCCAN

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Souk 3011 Gulden Ln, #114 469-458-2233

St. Pete’s Dancing Marlin 2730 Commerce St. 214-698-1511

Vertskebap 7949 Walnut Hill Ln. 469-726-2855

NATURAL–GLUTEN-FREE –ORGANIC Company Cafe 3136 Routh St. 214-468-8721 Kozy 4483 McKinney Ave. 214-219-5044 Southpaw’s Organic Cafe 3227 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0100 6009 Berkshire Ln. 214-987-0351

SPANISH Café Madrid 4501 Travis St. 214-528-1731

VEGETARIAN Cosmic Cafe 2912 Oak Lawn 214-521-6157

SPORTS BAR & RESTAURANT Christie’s Sports Bar & Grill 2811 McKinney, #22 214-954-1511 Liquid Zoo Sports Bar & Grille 3851 Cedar Springs 214-221-3004 Milo Butterfingers 5645 SMU Blvd.

214-368-9212

VIETNAMESE Miss Chi 6030 Luther Ln, #130 214-692-1000 Pho Crimson 3000 Blackburn, #140c 469-547-5443 Pho Envy Vietnamese Bistro 8611 Hillcrest, #190 214-987-1468

NEW AMERICAN City Café 5757 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-3367 Luck 3011 Gulden Ln, #112 469-250-0679 Natalie’s Restaurant 5940 Royal Ln. 214-739-0362 NHS Bar & Grill 10720 Preston Rd. 214-368-1101 SEAFOOD Amberjax Fish Market Grille 3011 Gulden Ln., #107 469-513-9088 Dive-Dallas Coastal Cuisine 3404 Rankin St. 214-891-1700 Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grill 6617 Snider Plaza 214-691-8164 Hook, Line & Sinker 3103 Lemmon Ave. 214-965-0707 Lovers Seafood and Market 5200 W. Lovers Ln. 214-351-6363 Rockfish Seafood Grill 5331 E. Mockingbird 214-823-8444 11661 Preston Rd, #153 214-363-7722 Shell Shack Uptown 2916 McKinney Ave. 877-434-1411

STEAKS Dee Lincoln Steak & Burger Bar 2626 Howell St. 214-754-4949 Dunston’s Steak House 5423 W. Lovers Ln. 214-352-8320 THAI Best Thai 5959 Royal Ln., #540 214-373-8113 CrushCraft Thai Street Eats 2800 Routh St., #150 972-677-7038 Malai Kitchen – Thai & Vietnamese 3699 McKinney, #319 972-591-3387 Naga Thai Kitchen & Bar 665 High Market St. 214-953-0023 Sabaidee Lao & Thai Street Food 5200 Lemmon, #100. 214-520-6868 Saucy’s Thai Pho 5944 Royal Ln. 214-378-8424 TURKISH Café Istanbul 5450 W. Lovers, #222 214-902-0919

WINE BAR Dream Cafe 2800 Routh St., #170. 214-954-0486 Two Corks & a Bottle – Quadrangle 2800 Routh St., #140 214-871-9463 YOGURT, SMOOTHIES & JUICES The Gem 5915 Forest Ln, #360 214-792-9928 I Heart Yogurt 5450 W. Lovers, #143 6305 Hillcrest Ave. Nekter Juice Bar 6712 Snider Plaza 469-418-4029 Smoothie Factory 2817 Howell, #210 214-954-0900 Smoothie King 6061 Forest Ln. 972-404-1852 Tropical Smoothie Cafe 4560 W. Mockingbird 214-351-7037

THE SHAPE OF THINGS

‘Camping reservation for two, please?’

By Stefanie Tapke

stefanietapke@gmail.com The car was packed to the brim with everything from hot dogs to hiking boots, and we were ready as could be for our first-ever camping trip together. My boyfriend and I had spent Stefanie Tapke a week shopping, packing and preparing to make sure we had everything we could possibly need for a weekend away. We were filled with excitement to finally be putting our brand new tent and other camping gear to good use, but our dreams were crushed as we pulled up to the camp check-in.

The woman working the night shift told us they had been booked for weeks. There were no spots left, she said, and advised that we try another campground about 25 minutes away.

Without calling to see if they were also full, we whipped the car around and drove to the other campground. As we drove up to the check-in at our second stop, we heard the same news. They had been booked full for weeks.

Annoyed, confused and a little embarrassed that we clearly hadn’t done our due diligence on this whole campground reservation thing, we hung our heads and made the long drive back home. It took us about 30 minutes to unload the car I had packed so perfectly, and when our heads finally hit the pillow around 2 a.m., we couldn’t help but feel grateful to be home.

It was a sour first experience, but I am ready and determined to get back out there and conquer the great outdoors — this time, using reservations. I have several places on my list. Some of them I have experienced before but never camped at, and some are totally new to me. Two are in Oklahoma, and two are in Texas, but all are within a reasonable drive for a weekend-long trip.

Set up camp and hike, bike, swim or fish the weekend away at one of these natural getaways.

TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE

Cedar Hill State Park is located within minutes of downtown Dallas.

Cedar Hill State Park, located on Joe Pool Lake, is just a 25-minute drive from downtown Dallas and it offers 350 developed campsites (meaning they have water and electricity).

Cedar Hill offers the usual hiking and biking

trails, but it also offers a wider array of water activities available on the lake.

McKinney Falls State Park, a three-hour drive from downtown Dallas, is located just 13 miles from the state capitol building in Austin, but feels worlds away from the city. Enjoy a swim, or some small TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE cliff climbMckinney lower falls. ing and jumping in Onion Creek, or spend a day on the nine-mile hiking loop around the park.

The Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge in Lawton, Oklahoma, is a three-and-ahalf hour drive from downtown Dallas. It is well worth the drive, but it is also a no-reservation campground. The refuge only offers reservations for large groups, so you may find it best to call ahead and check availability. Whether camping is an option or not, the Wichita Mountains are a must-do for the day. The mountains offer much more advanced hiking and boulder climbing than the formerly mentioned parks, and it's also home to Meers Store and Restaurant. Do not, I repeat, do not leave Lawton without ordering a Meers’ longhorn burger and a giant serving of homemade peach cobbler. It may just change your life.

Turner Falls Park in Davis, Oklahoma, is a two-and-a-half hour drive from downtown Dallas. The park grounds offer several natural and manmade wonders including a rock castle, a 77-foot waterfall, waterslides, cool springs and three natural caves. There’s no shortage of fun at the oldest park in Oklahoma. Turner Falls requires campers to purchase a camping permit as well as entry into the park for each day of their stay.

Before heading to any campsite this year, do as I say, not as I do, and check if you need a reservation. Visit the Texas Parks & Wildlife website (tpwd.texas.gov) to make reservations at any state park in Texas, and for camping reservations at Turner Falls Park, visit turnerfallspark.com. The Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge does not accept reservations for individual campers.

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SCENE AROUND TOWN

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Society Editor

SPCA Fur Ball Kick Off Stanley Korshak

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James Bias, Katie Murray, Steve Atkinson

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James Bias, Julia Howard, Jennifer Lindsley, Brian Curtis, Cindy Lindsley, Sandra Fite

Savor the Symphony Dallas Symphony Gala Ritz Carlton

Greg Hext , Event Chair Kim Hext, Honorary Chairs Diane and Hal Brierley

Don Epperson, DSOL President Mari Epperson

Allan and Lynn McBee, Lisa and Clay Cooley

Emmitt Smith Charity Event Celebrity Invitational Gala Omni Frisco

Emmitt and Pat Smith, Michael Wilson

Janice and Mark Page

David and Beth Dike, Kaki Hopkins, Leigh and Paul Richter

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SERGIO’S JEWELRY

Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store.

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17 The birthstones for June are Alexandrite or Pearl “By her who in June was born No gem save Pearls shall be worn They will ensure her constancy True friendship and fidelity.”

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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TRAVEL

WINDING ROADS

Priority seating not always an advantage Be wary of what airlines tell you

By Michael Wald

wald.world@yahoo.com Probably because I travel a lot, credit cards with travel benefits keep seeking my business.

Locally-based American Airlines has two such branded credit cards, one offered by Citibank called the Aadvantage card and another offered

by Barclays Bank called the Aviator card. Both claim several benefits including priority seating on flights paid for with these cards.

But watch out! There is some deception going on. First, priority seating is only available on domestic flights. Flying internationally?

This benefit does not apply. Read the fine print.

Second, priority seating doesn’t mean you get to board first, or even near first. You board in Group 5!

What’s the point of priority boarding anyway?

Well, travelers are carrying more of their baggage with them on flights.

They want to store it in overhead bins.

The bins fill up quickly. If you have priority boarding, you have a better chance that a bin near your seat will still be available to stow your carry-on baggage.

Other than that, there isn’t much benefit other than skipping some lines.

But if you are boarding in Group 5 anyway, there are four groups boarding ahead of you, all of whom will get first dibs at the baggage space.

As you may recall from my earlier writings, I am a huge fan of paying for a better seat in coach class rather than buying a first class or business class seat, especially when you are not traveling long distances. On long-distance flights, the ability to lie prone on a first class or business class seat is nice, and sometimes you even get your own compartment.

But on short-haul flights, a seat upgrade gives you more leg room and sometimes a wider seat. American Airlines has what it calls “Main Cabin Extra” seats that come with priority boarding. If you don’t have a branded credit card, you can get the same “advantage” as someone who does by buying a Main Cabin Extra seat.

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But beware again. The priority boarding for these seats is still in Group 5. It’s not any better than the credit card boarding. When I recently purchased a Main Cabin Extra seat, the website touted its benefit as coming with priority boarding. That is what I paid for, but since I had already purchased my ticket with a branded credit card, I wasn’t actually getting much.

When you are given the opportunity to buy a Main Cabin Extra seat, you are only told it comes with priority boarding…no explanation. It’s only when you search specifically for Main Cabin Extra that you can find the details of Group 5 boarding and the other “extras” you get … all of which you get anyway, except for a bit more space.

In any event, the boarding benefit is really a bit of a scam. If the plane runs out of overhead baggage storage, the flight crew is likely to offer to “gate check” your carry-on baggage for free. This is actually the best alternative. On smaller planes or flying to smaller airports, you can collect the baggage that was gate-checked as you leave the plane rather than proceed to a baggage claim area to wait for it. Just make certain that you remove any items you may need during flight, such as your laptop computer, headphones and reading material. You should also remove valuables … just in case.

One buddy of mine was rattled as he ran to catch a plane. They took his baggage for gate check-in. When he got to his destination, cash in his baggage was gone. It’s hard to know whether it occurred at his origin or destination, and it’s hard to prove the loss of cash. So, don’t take chances like that.

Bottom line: read the fine print when paying for a seat upgrade. Seat upgrades are great, but know what you’re actually buying.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at www.UntraveledPlaces.com. Follow him @ UntraveledPlace and see where he is off to next.

Family fun, good food on Branson’s menu

By Jo Ann Holt

Christmas season starts early in Branson, we learn, with visitors reserving all the area’s available The city of Branson, Mo. just rooms months, or sometimes years may be the perfect family vacaahead of the holidays. Silver Dollar tion spot. Nestled in the Ozark City’s Ozark Mountain Christmas Mountains in the southwest corner celebration runs Saturday, Nov. 3 of the “Show Me” state, Branson is through Sunday, Dec. 30. We were surrounded by lakes and beautiful able to buy some ornaments from scenery. While it offers a number Jo Ann Holt the year-round Christmas store at of attractions that appeal to senior Silver Dollar City, though. citizens, Branson’s “G-rated” activities and The showboat Branson Belle offers dayattractions are perfect for families, too. time and evening dinner cruises on Tablerock Silver Dollar City, with its 1880s in the Lake, with great views of the Ozark Mountains Ozarks theme, has so much to offer families from the upper deck. Other popular attracit would take several days to experience evtions include Branson’s Landing, an outdoor erything. During their Star Spangled Summer mall with fine restaurants and cruises available Festival, Saturday, June 9 through Sunday, July on Lake Taneycomo.

22, the amusement park brings kid favorite The main entertainment district, on 76 cartoon characters and other special games Country Blvd., offers shows by scores of welland entertainment. Along with live music known performers. In past visits we have seen from Bluegrass, Southern gospel and western Andy Williams, the Gatlin Brothers, Tony musicians, the park offers new rides like the Orlando, the Lemmon Sisters and many othjust-opened Time Traveler roller coaster. It ers. During our May visit we were entertained joins the Lost River of the Ozarks, Wildfire by six brothers with amazing voices who sing coaster, scenic train ride and merry-go-round. acapella, called The Six. We also watched We visited Silver Dollar City on a rainy cirque-type performances by the Shangai day in May, but park attendants handed out Acrobats. souvenir umbrellas that kept us dry as we Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede and Wild journeyed from West Show is anbooth to booth. other extremely The skilled craftspopular dinner men, ranging from show. We heard blacksmiths to that you need to glassblowers, are reserve tickets happy to demonearly for this show. strate their talents.

The Branson My husband’s Scenic Railroad favorite was the departs from a peanut brittle and 1905-era train fudge lady. depot and provides Attired in close views of the 1880s-era bonBRANSONS VISITORS CENTER gorgeous scenery net, long gingham A view of the downtown Branson waterfront. in the Ozarks. dress and apron, Dogwood Canyon this lovely lady Nature Park, a dispensed samples of delicious homemade 2,200-acre wilderness area, offers hiking trails goodies fresh from the oven. We learned she and great bird watching. had started work there when the park first Branson’s lakes provide unlimited outdoor opened, May 1, 1960. She was an understudy activities like boating, fishing or swimming. for Ellie Mae Clampett when “The Beverly Several golf courses and resorts are also locatHillbillies” cast and crew took over the park ed around Branson, and they all offer special to shoot segments for their iconic TV show. vacation packages.

A lavish lunch buffet at Lucky Silver The website explorebranson.com gives Mine Restaurant offers smoked brisket, chick- visitor information about Branson’s attractions en, pulled pork and sausage, beef succotash and events. stew, corn Cobbett and other farm fresh veggies, blackberry cobbler and banana pudding, with sweet tea on the side. More than any one Jo Ann Holt is a long-time journalist, now person could eat, but we gave it our best try. writing about cars, entertainment and travel.

joannholt@gmail.com

UPTOWN GIRL

Automation now accessible to residents

By Ryann Gordon

facilities have to cater to the evolving needs of the residential market and try to predict what’s next when they are looking at WiFi, smart locks, video and other These days, technology is more than emerging technology. just a comfort — it’s a priority. Looking “We have to think into the future at history and the evolution of the smartand plan for changes,” said Jay Hiemenz, phone as it has glued itself to just about President and COO of Alliance every hand in the nation, draws Residential. For example, on the question of what is next Pensam Residential has been … and we know what it is. offering smart home features for The “Internet of Things” is residents for a while, and now creeping into our day to day lives they plan to expand into tiered and becoming more and more pricing options for smart home pertinent as technology evolves. ready living, from entry-level Nowadays, small amenities like to fully smart home-integrated USB outlets and single-app porRyann Gordon living facilities. tals are not looked for but exOnce upon a time, the onepected, most certainly in the touch home was a far-off goal, 20 or even market of residential living.

10 years ago. But with the Pulsar Halo Residents of all different economies smart home security system, users can and backgrounds are becoming more and bring together all of their home automore needy, as far as what they expect mation goals in one app. And further in a new home. They want technological than this, the Halo system is a level-two ease and adaption; one interactive app grade military encrypted security system for rent, mail and service requests all in from the ground up, so the question as one; full-facility automation from start to whether or to finish. It’s not your smart not just homehome amenities owners looking can be hacked for home auis out of the tomation anyquestion. more, it’s any The best person with a part about the smartphone or Halo system for the slightest renters is that understanding they can take it of the Internet with them when of Things. they leave. Not Technology has only does it do absorbed into no damage to all aspects of the residenliving, and for renters, it can greatly shape how someone tial facilities itself, but it will set back an apartment facility no cost to refer, as it’s decides where to live. wireless and will seamlessly connect with In a study conducted by the National all Z-Wave devices installed prior.

Apartment Association, 55 percent of Residential facilities, landlords, residents would pay more for electronhomeowners and even commercial facilic locks, 47 percent requested smartities are having to adapt to the wave of phone-ready entertainment systems, automation that is sweeping the nation.

55 percent would prefer common areas And this is only the first of of many yet with high-definition screens and nearto come. What will be next in the world ly 100 percent looking for a single-app of home automation? The real concern is portal for all home-related payments that it has merely only begun. and requests. Landlords and residential ryannbgordon@yahoo.com

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