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COMMUNIT Y NEWS
Windmill Lounge turns 10
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The famous windmill atop the bar.
Windmill Lounge, at 5320 Maple Ave., will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Saturday, June 6. Festivities start at 8 p.m. DJ Joel Gajewski will be spinning tunes, and the Easy Slider Food Truck rolls in at 10 p.m. providing free sliders sponsored by owner Louise Owens. Since 2005, Windmill Lounge was a lone outpost for classic and craft cocktails and now has become the elder statesman of the cocktail scene in Dallas. — David Mullen
Get a leg up Sunday “Legapalooza XXXIV” will be held on Sunday, June 7 from noon to 8 p.m. at Milo Butterfingers at 5645 SMU Blvd. Eight bands will play throughout the day. Special event T-shirts will be on sale, and there will be a raffle, silent auction and live auction with proceeds benefiting the Dallas Amputee Network. More Photo by Billy Rice information at legapalooza. Amputee Tommy Donahue of Milo's co-created "Legapalooza." com. — David Mullen
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WEATHER
May came in like a lion ... no lying!
By Eric Aasen/ KERA News The National Weather Service said this was the wettest May ever for North Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth recorded 16.96 inches of rain in May — smashing the May 1982 record of 13.66 inches. Some parts of North Texas saw more than 25 inches of rain — particularly areas near the Texas-Oklahoma border. The heaviest was northeast of Gainesville, where nearly 29 inches of rain fell, the National Weather Service said. The Fort Worth office of the weather service recorded 14.94 inches, while Denton saw 11.96 inches. It was the second-wettest spring in North Texas — we saw 25.05 inches of rain in March, April and May. Only the spring
Photo by Alan Melson/KERA News
Dallas and the Trinity River area will reflect on May rains for years to come. of 1957 was wetter (29.01 inches). This week, North
Texas finally got a break from weeks of rain. High
temperatures could reach the low 90s Friday and Saturday.
OAK LAWN
After more than 26 years, Snookie’s has closed
By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com On Sunday, May 31, an Oak Lawn institution served its last hamburger and poured its last cold beer. Snookie’s, at 3604 Oak Lawn Ave. for more than 26 years, has closed. While the future of the property is unclear, there is speculation that the portion of the block, which also houses an empty liquor store that closed months ago, will be razed. Dozens of regulars and former employees gathered Sunday afternoon for the bar and grill’s final happy hour. While ex-workers were positive about their future emPhoto by Can Turkyilmaz ployment, many that called Last call at Snookie's was Sunday.
Snookie’s their favorite watering hole were unsure of where they would “belly-up” to a bar next. Popular patron and proud Pennsylvanian J. Timothy Burgess — better known at Snookie’s as “Teacher Tim” — communicated his feeling in an ode entitled “Last Call, Snookie’s.” Burgess wrote: There are a few special places, where we pause and drop our loads, to sit and chat and drink a few, before we hit the road. Where you don’t have to be wealthy, you’re welcome rich or poor, shed your worries and your problems, right outside the door. We’re young and old, we’re guys and gals, but we
share a common thing. We love to meet our good friends here and have a friendly fling. We don’t need high priced whiskey or the lure of imported beer. It’s more important for a friend to say, “I’m glad you’re here.” But, folks, it’s nearing closing time, so let’s have us one last call. And with teary eyes and heavy hearts, we’ll bid farewell to all. So here’s to all the good times, to the friends who’ve come and gone. We’ll speak their names and think of them, and then we must move on. So this is it, our final round, clear our tabs off of your books. Let’s raise a glass and drink a toast, and say goodbye to Snook’s.
Photo courtesy of Friends of the Katy Trail
Runners hit the trail in last year's Katy Trail 5K run and walk. Friends of the Katy Trail report that the annual Katy Trail 5K has sold out this year. Five thousand runners are scheduled to walk and run on Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m. beginning and ending at Reverchon Park at 3505 Maple Ave. Registration packets can be picked up from Saturday, June 6 through Wednesday, June 10 at Luke’s Locker at 3046 Mockingbird Lane during normal business hours. Michelob Ultra and the Ben E. Keith Company are title sponsors. — David Mullen
In This Issue
Ackles' Angle ............................................................ 5 Along the Green Trail .............................................. 7 Charity Spotlight ...................................................... 6 Classifieds.................................................................11 Community Calendar .............................................. 6 Dotty Griffith ........................................................... 7 Education 2.1............................................................. 4 Fitness ...................................................................... 5 Hammer and Nails ................................................... 8 Life on the Trail ........................................................ 4 Live Music Guide ...................................................... 9 Notes from the Editor .............................................. 4 Restaurant Directory ..............................................11 Scene Around Town.................................................10 Shop the Trail ..........................................................10 Success ...................................................................... 4 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly
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LOCAL HISTORY
Pioneer families impact Dallas’ future By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
In 1839, John Neely Bryan put down roots in Dallas. Five Sanger brothers opened a department store in 1872. Lesser known names at the epicenter of Dallas’ 19th century growth are Swiss immigrants Christian Moser, his wife Anna Buhrer Moser and her brother, Jacob Buhrer. You may have read recently about Anna Buhrer Moser. the Moser and Buhrer families’ March reunion, at which 124 Mosers and 82 Buhrers of the 450 living relatives celebrated at St. Mark Presbyterian on Ferguson Road near Bryan Adams High School. St. Mark is one of three East Dallas churches the families founded. In addition to the churches the families founded, another Old East Dallas church has an interesting, historic tie. Chris Moser. Anna Moser sold a tract of her Ross/ Greenville/Henderson Avenue acreage to an East Dallas church. Toward the end of her life in the 1920s she became a member. Christian Moser, who was not only a dairy farmer but a real estate developer as well, had named
Moser home in 1892.
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“Sears Street” after the man from whom he purchased the land. The church that occupied the building changed hands of various churches over the years and is currently home to Contemporary Theatre of Dallas, 5601 Sears St., originally on the College Hill Dairy Farm. In driving the area, you may also cross Moser Ave., on which some of the original pioneers made their homes. Dallas’ JD Peavler, an executive with Stream Energy, who
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
LIFE ON THE TRAIL
Breed discrimination is the pits By Dr. Beth Leermakers bethleermakersphd.com
JUNE 5 - 11, 2015
by the American Temperament Test Society, 86.4 percent of the pit bulls tested passed the test, indicating they have a good temperament. Pit bulls had a higher pass rating than 121 other dog breeds, including the familyfriendly Golden Retriever and Beagle. In England, pit bulls are known as “nanny dogs” because of their nurturing demeanor toward children. In Canton, Texas, a pit bull named Brownie stayed
In a recent Dallas City Council meeting, councilmen Dwayne Caraway and Rick Callahan expressed their desire to ban pit bulls in Dallas, citing recent USPS dog-bite statistics. Dallas ranks fifth in the nation in the number of annual dog bites or attacks against mail carriers (54). According to Caraway and Callahan, the dog bites are “always the pit bulls. You never hear about the other dogs.” Fortunately, breed specific legislation (BSL) is illegal in Texas, and the Dallas City Council issued a statement saying they have no plans to introduce legislation banning pit bulls. However, the discussion is still alarming for local pit bull guardians and advocates. As the proud mother of Sparky, Photo courtesy of Beth Leermakers an American Staffordshire The author with Zane, Betty White and Terrier (a bully breed), the Sparky. threat of a pit bull ban hits with three-year-old Zoe when she way too close to home. wandered into the woods near I haven’t always been a pit her home. Brownie alerted passbull fan. Believing the media ersby, who took the little girl and hype that pit bulls are vicious, her heroic dog home. Pit bulls I was wary of the breed until I have a proud history of military met and played fetch with a very service, and they make excellent friendly pit bull while volunteerservice and therapy dogs. They’re ing at the SPCA of Texas. That also used for drug detection and sweet dog didn’t have a vicious emergency rescue. bone in his body. In my experiBreed discrimination is ence, most people who say negawrong. Judging and treating dogs tive things about pit bulls have never actually met one in person. or people based on their appearance instead of their behavior is I rescued Sparky from The very dangerous, as history has Colony Animal Services beclearly shown. Unfortunately, cause of a plea from Patricia there are some aggressive pit Barrington, the shelter manager, bulls and some unsavory people in Larry Powell’s animal reswho raise pit bulls to be agcue blog readlarrypowell.com. gressive. There are also aggresBarrington wrote about Sparky: sive dogs from other breeds. “This one is personal. Please someone save this sweet dog who Penalizing harmless pit bulls and their responsible guardians gets along with everyone.” When because of the actions of a few the shelter manager begs someirresponsible people is unacceptone to save any dog, let alone a able. Furthermore, research has bully, you know that dog is speshown that BSL doesn’t reduce cial. My first night with Sparky, the number of dog bites. Citing the 65-pound darling took a the inaccuracy of dog-bite data running leap and landed on top and the difficulty in identifyof me on the couch. “Uh oh,” I ing dog breeds, the Centers for thought. “This could go either Disease Control doesn’t support way. I sure hope Patricia was right about this dog loving every- BSL. Banning and killing innocent, harmless pit bulls (or any one.” In typical pit bull fashion, other breed deemed dangerous) Sparky proceeded to cover me aren’t solutions to the dog-attack with kisses, perhaps out of gratiproblem. tude for saving his life. Please voice your conOriginally intending to foscerns about BSL by attending ter Sparky, I soon experienced the Pit Bulls are Family Rally breed discrimination firsthand. on Saturday, June 6 at 11 a.m. A nice couple wanted to adopt at Dallas City Hall. For more Sparky as a companion for their information about this peacetimid dog. Although their apartment complex doesn’t have breed ful event, visit the North Texas Pit Bull Alliance Facebook restrictions, the manager told page, facebook.com/ntxpitbulthem that Sparky couldn’t stay if lalliance. I encourage pit bull anyone complained about him. guardians to join the DFW Pit Unfortunately, several dog parCrew, a group of responsible pit ents (whose dogs were off-leash, bull parents who meet in pubviolating city ordinance) comlic places with our dogs to show plained about Sparky (who was people how well-behaved pit bulls on a leash and did absolutely can be found at meetup.com/ nothing wrong) strictly based on dfw-pit-crew. his appearance. Back home with Dr. Beth Leermakers is a me, Sparky quickly worked his clinical psychologist who specialway into my heart and earned izes in stress management and a permanent place in my famwell-being seminars, retreats and ily. Pit bulls are family for many coaching. Contact her at 214-923people. 3766. Her monthly e-newsletter Don’t just take my word can be found at bethleermakerthat pit bulls are friendly dogs. sphd.com. In temperament tests conducted
Insurance request from city stinks By David Mullen
david@katytrailweekly.com While wondering who is going to replace Ralph Strangis as the Dallas Stars play-by-play announcer, I contacted Stars president Jim Lites, who told me “We are very close. We will end up with a great candidate.” Stay tuned ... So I get this letter with the official City of Dallas logo at the top that opens: “Dear David Mullen. Many homeowners are not aware that they are responsible for the repair of a broken sewer line after the line crosses their property line. Recognizing that residents are sometimes subject to expensive plumbing repairs on the private side of the meter, the City of Dallas recently agreed to assist Service Line Warranties of America, a company identified by the North Dallas Central Texas Council of Governments, to make a private sewer line warranty program available to Dallas homeowners on a voluntary/ optional basis. Typically, standard homeowner’s insurance does not cover these repairs and you are encouraged to contact your insurance company to determine if coverage is needed prior to enrollment.” The letter goes that this is an “optional warranty program” and is signed “Sincerely, The City of Dallas.” Am I supposed to sign up for something I have never even heard of, offered by a company that I have never heard of, solicited on City of Dallas stationary and send a check for $73 a year to Canonsberg, Pa? I live on a corner lot and have city trucks drive over my lawn all the time and tear it up and get no reciprocity. My house shook a couple of days ago every 15 minutes because some construction truck was driving down the street with a load of dirt — scraping off the new bike lane logos that were just
painted by the city a month ago in the completely torn up and repaved, not process — and I am liable for a sewer just patch on top on patch. It would line break on my property inside of the also be nice if there was a way to widen meter line? This whole Henderson even if nothengagement smells like ing else than putting in a the sewer line I am allegturn lane.” ... Two classy edly being encouraged to journalists with local insure ... It was bound to roots just retired. Bob Ray happen. Christie’s — arSanders, a longtime colguably Dallas’ best true umnist at the Fort Worth sports bar — has a Beer Star-Telegram, gave up his Pong video game ... RIP pen. I didn’t often agree OSO in Preston Forest. David Mullen with him when he wrote OSO’s Kelly Hightower for the Star-Telegram and is an excellent chef and had talk shows locally on will land on his feet ... RIP Snookie’s on KERA and KLIF, but I respected him. Oak Lawn Avenue. (See page one.) That Longtime CBS newsman and host of means I am relegated to (within walk“Face the Nation” for 24 years, Bob ing distance of my humble abode) fewer Schieffer from Fort Worth, has retired. choices. which includes Buffalo Wild On his final broadcast Sunday, Schieffer Wings (BWW) on Lemmon Avenue. said, “In ninth grade, when I saw my According to Business Insider, BWW byline in the school newspaper, I decidis one of the biggest restaurant success ed I wanted to be a reporter.” Me too. stories of the decade. Their CEO Sally The best thing I heard about Schieffer Smith, about the success of their more — who just retired at 78 years old — than 300 restaurants, said: “By capitalwas said by a “Face the Nation” panelizing on the fact that many customers ist U.S. Senator John Thune (R- South were too broke to buy tickets for sportDakota). Thune said: "He's kind of the ing events, we had a lot of customers gold standard that everybody sort of during the [economic] downturn come compares himself against. Bob Schieffer to our restaurants because of the cost is the quintessential newsman through of going to the game. We did a really generations." Amen … NBC is reportnice job of staying current and aggresedly in talks to return the popular Brian sively remodeling our restaurants Williams — currently suspended — to have a stadium look and feel.” … to the air but not as anchor of “NBC Regarding my note last week on the Nightly News.” Much to my shock, condition of Henderson Avenue, reader Lester Holt —Williams’ “replacement Charlie Bailey commented: “Thank anchor” — has eclipsed David Muir on you for bringing up the condition of “ABC’s World News Tonight” by 35,000 Henderson. For several years I have viewers after climbing out of third place met two friends for breakfast at John's to the top spot on the national nightly Café on Greenville near Henderson news. I still think that “CBS Evening and I have to come down Henderson. News with Scott Pelley” is the best, but The street condition has gotten worse that’s because my loyalty goes back to and worse with all the new restaurants Walter Cronkite … Babe Ruth retired and apartments. The street needs to be from baseball 80 years ago last Tuesday.
EDUCATION 2.1
The ABC’s of social and emotional learning By Lee Anderson
environments that emphasize social and emotional learning (SEL), they are encouraging In our last colthe development umn, we discovered of the “whole that teaching sochild.” Not only cial and emotional do SEL programs skills to our kids is enhance academic a promising and inachievement novative approach and cultivate the to education regrowth of our form that is quickly emotional and sospreading throughLee Anderson cial sides, but they out the world due to also moderate its amazing ability to transshort-term behavior probform lives. Evidence shows lems, long-term involvement that when schools are able in crime and even contribute to create healthy learning to greater economic security
through increased earnings and employability in the future. The question that we are interested in today is: what does a SEL program look like exactly? It is only proper to begin to answer this question right where we started last week, with a picture of a SEL program painted by Daniel Goleman, one of the champions of SEL curricula throughout the last two decades. In “Emotional Intelligence,” (2005) Goleman writes that the state of Illinois has mandated specific
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milestones in SEL abilities that students in every grade (starting as early as kindergarten) are expected to learn. When a student first enters elementary school, the focus is on recognizing and identifying their emotions and then learning how our emotional state can lead us to act. Consider the emotion of fear, for example. When our brains sense that we are in danger or perceive an environmental threat, our bodies can be pushed
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SUCCESS
Getting into your new comfort zone By Steve A Klein
Steve@PDCchange.com Have you ever really felt comfortable and content? There’s a feeling of satisfaction as you enjoy that fulfillment. But what if you were to remain in that comfortable position all the time? Steve A Klein Would you get anything done? Would you achieve more? Being uncomfortable is what moves us ahead. It’s what moves us forward. A pearl is formed inside of an oyster from a foreign substance that causes an irritation. The oyster covers the irritant with layers of the same substance that is used to create the shell. This eventually forms a pearl. An irritation
creates the beauty and value of a pearl. A diamond is formed from the pressure on coal during millions of years. A diamond is simply a piece of coal that has made good under this tremendous pressure. What kind of pressure or irritation is pushing you into a new comfort zone? What negatives are you turning into positives? Your comfort zone is nothing you’ll ever break through. It’s a zone that you continually need to expand. And this expansion is what causes the irritation and pressure. To expand your Comfort Zone a number of steps should be taken: Know what to do before you receive it: Many people
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ACKLES’ ANGLE
Warriors have fire power Lightning look to shock Hawks
By David Mullen
need to go back to when the 2011 Mavericks defeated James’ Miami Heat for the NBA Championship to realThere is a tendency ize that he can be controlled. when the National Basketball When his team gets down, Association playoffs come James can go into a around to forget about funk. He is not the the grueling 82 game three-point shooter schedule that prethan can bring a team cede the playoffs. The back quickly. The Golden State Warriors Warriors are loaded — led by NBA MVP with them. Stephen Curry — Oakland vs. dominated the difficult Cleveland. The Western Conference, Oakland-based which included the Warriors have not been seventh place Dallas in the NBA Finals since Mavericks, all the way 1975. The city has celto the NBA Finals. The ebrated two Super Bowl Cleveland Cavaliers wins and four World and LeBron James — Series wins since 1972. apparently the reason Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images Cleveland has not won the ESPN SportsCenter MVP Curry hopes to take Warriors to #1. a championship since lives based on their the Browns won the unending coverage of Defense. In addition to NFL Championship in 1964. James — finished second in being the top offensive team Both are tough, blue collar cities a weak Eastern Conference. this season, the Warriors were much better than their reputaAnd now those two teams tions. Oakland has Jack London play in the most highly antici- also a top defensive team. Cleveland ranked 18 in deSquare. Cleveland has the Rock pated NBA Finals in recent fense in the league. That may and Roll Hall of Fame. Oakland memory. James can do no be the most glaring statistic has Lake Merritt. Cleveland has wrong. Except win the 2014entering the NBA Finals. Lake Erie. Of course, on the 15 NBA Championship. James averaged more than 30 ABC broadcasts, we will see the GOAT vs. MVP. Want to points per game in the Eastern Golden Gate Bridge a thousand stir up a lively debate at your Conference Finals against the times which is 23 miles from favorite sports bar? Say that Atlanta Hawks. The Warriors the Oracle Arena in Oakland. James is the GOAT (Greatest will take that. Their defense There is no more difficult of All Time) and watch the can handle the rest of the place to play than at Oracle, opinions fly. Tempers will Cleveland offense. Plus, if the and the Warriors have home flare up from supporters of Cavs can’t stop the Warriors court advantage in the series. Oscar Robertson, Bill Russell, They are almost impossible Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, from streaking to the basket for easy scores, this will be a to beat at home. Golden State Larry Bird, Earvin “Magic” short series. was 39-2 at home in the reguJohnson and Michael Jordan. Intangibles. Both head lar season and lost just one There is little doubt that James coaches — Golden State’s home game in the playoffs. is the best player currently Steve Kerr and Cleveland’s There seems to be some playing. He has a dominating David Platt are rookie coaches pity on Cleveland’s lack of court presence. MVP Curry competing in the NBA Finals. titles and a feeling that the may be the best shooter of all That has never happened city deserves to win. Akrontime. His long distance shots before. Well, it actually hapnative James came home this are things of beauty. And his pened once, when the NBA year, promised success and ball handling is unparalleled. started in 1946-47. But Kerr delivered. But the Cavs just Offense. The Cavaliers has five championship rings as don’t have enough depth and took a hit on offense with the shooting talent to hoist the loss of Kevin Love for the sea- a player. He knows what it is like to be in the locker room Larry O’Brien trophy this son to a shoulder injury. They during the NBA Finals. year. James, the best player in have a bit of a wildcard in James is appearing in his the game today, can’t do it by guard Kyrie Irving, who shows fifth straight NBA Finals. That himself. flashes of brilliance. Curry experience helps, plus everyteamed with Splash Brother one thinks that James coaches PREDICTION: Golden State Kyle Thompson makes up the the team anyway. But we only in 5. best backcourt in the NBA.
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Andrew Bogut, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala and Harrison Barnes can light it up at anytime. Cleveland just doesn’t have that scoring depth.
FITNESS
Exercise critical for expecting mothers By Turner Cavender
can cause the baby to grow to a large size, resulting in a more difficult delivery. Babies born to mothers with GDM may have low blood As if a healthy pregnancy wasn’t hard sugar levels, breathing problems and jaundice enough, around week 24 of pregnancy, many at birth and are at an increased risk for obesity women develop high blood sugar levels. This and type 2 diabetes later in life. is known as gestational diabetes How is GDM treated? To protect mellitus (GDM). This doesn’t the health of the baby and mother, mean a woman had diabetes prior GDM must be treated by controlling to pregnancy, and it doesn’t mean blood sugar levels through diet and she’ll necessarily have the disregular exercise. The mother’s glucose ease after the baby is born. But it levels may have to be checked daily and does mean the mother and baby insulin injections may be necessary. need special monitoring and care. Managing GDM means eating freWhile this may cause concern for quent, small meals throughout the day. mothers-to-be, the right treatTurner Cavender Fried and fatty foods should be avoidment ensures the pregnancy can ed, and carbohydrates should make up progress smoothly, and the baby only 40 to 45 percent of the day’s total can be healthy and carried to full term. calories. A healthy professional at Bloomfield All pregnant women should be screened fitness center also suggests that high-fiber foods, for GDM between week 24 and 28 of their preg- plenty of water, fruits and vegetables are impornancy, unless they’re high risk. In that case, they tant parts of the diet. should be screened as early as possible. The test All pregnant women should include mild involves drinking a sweet liquid and having a to moderate exercise in their routine three to blood test one hour later to monitor blood sugar four days a week. But be careful! If you’re living levels. With gestational diabetes on the rise, with GDM, you’ll need to monitor your blood knowing all you can about the condition now sugar following exercise to make sure you stay will ensure a healthy pregnancy later. in a safe zone. What causes GDM? It’s largely unknown What can you do to lower your risk? why most women sail through pregnancy with Women who are overweight before becomnormal blood sugar and others develop high ing pregnant are at the highest risk for GDM. levels. However, research has provided some Other risk factors include a family history of clues as to what causes gestational diabetes. diabetes, having previously given birth to a The baby receives nourishment and hormones stillborn baby or a baby weighing more than from the placenta. These hormones also work to nine pounds, having had GDM in a previous block the mother’s insulin, slowing the converpregnancy and being of a certain ethnic group sion of glucose to energy so the mother main(Black, Hispanic, Asian or Native American). tains her blood sugar levels. When too much of Many women are diagnosed with GDM even these hormones are produced and the mother’s though they don’t have any risk factors. pancreas can’t produce enough insulin to counThe best way to decrease your chances of teract its effect, glucose levels rise and the moth- developing GDM during your pregnancy is to er is diagnosed with gestational diabetes. lose a few pounds if you’re overweight and to How does GDM affect the baby? Since avoid excessive weight gain during pregnancy. gestational diabetes doesn’t set in until late in A well-balanced diet and regular exercise are the pregnancy, it doesn’t pose a risk for birth the best ways to stay healthy and maintain a defects. Leave it untreated, however, and the proper weight. baby will be exposed to extra glucose and other Turner Cavender is a certified and licensed potential health problems. Initially, the baby’s personal trainer and owner of Dallas Fit Body pancreas will produce high amounts of insulin. Boot Camp. “Remember, just a matter of doing it” All this extra energy will be stored as fat and #JAMODI. Turner@dallasfbbc.com
By Chris Ackels
strategy against Chicago. And just as it did with Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Vancouver, it failed. While the NHL might play second fiddle Chicago wins consistently because they to the NBA, particularly when the NBA Finals play consistently. They win puck possession feature a super-star matchup mentioned on battles at an alarming rate: Chicago has been this page, this year’s Stanley Cup Finals also in the league’s top ten puck possession teams provide plenty of intrigue and excitement to every year since their 2010 title. They play fast, guarantee that every single night of your next they pass efficiently, and they don’t worry about two weeks will be interesting. the ‘tough guy’ mentality. They play a clean The Chicago Blackhawks and Tampa Bay game that translates to, quite simply, scoring Lightning face off this week in what could be more goals than the other team. one of the great Stanley Cup match-ups in And Tampa Bay plays almost the exact recent memory. Both teams won their consame game. The Lightning rank slightly lower ference championships in Game 7, Chicago in Corsi-For Percentage (shots taken vs. opdefeating the Anaheim Ducks and Tampa ponent shots taken), but significantly higher in Bay outlasting the offensive production. New York Rangers. Tampa is the highestIt was the first time scoring team in hocksince 2000 that ey, and it comes from both NHL confera powerful first two ence finals went to lines that have scored Game 7 (your Dallas 45 goals so far this Stars beat Colorado postseason. in Game 7 of the Both teams have Western Conference their flaws. Ironically, Finals that year), at the top of the list and the first time it for both is goaltendhas happened in any ing. Chicago’s Corey sport since 2004. Crawford carries a .919 Chicago and save percentage in the Tampa Bay have playoffs, while Tampa’s Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Ben Bishop has a .920. vastly different backSteven Stamkos leads Tampa Bay. grounds, but they Neither is a particuplay a similar game. larly strong percentage, The Blackhawks are looking for their third and both goalies have been marred by extreme Stanley Cup title in six years, trying to solidify inconsistencies. Bishop gave up five goals on themselves as this century’s first hockey dythree different occasions against New York, nasty. Tampa Bay is a young team trying to while Crawford has been pulled from three difprove their worth to themselves as much as ferent games this playoff season. anyone else. But the biggest hole comes in front of You’d be hard-pressed to find any expert Crawford, where Chicago’s defense lacks the picking against the Blackhawks – on the surdepth to hold the league’s best offense at bay. face, they are the favorites and the stronger The Blackhawks survived Anaheim with only team. But I’ve got a history in my short time four defenders because the Ducks intentionally at The Katy Trail Weekly of going against the played a slow, physical game. Chicago forwards grain, so I’ll be the first to predict otherwise. sped up the pace, relieved their thin back line, For six years now, teams have been trying and put the puck past Anderson in net. But to beat the mighty Blackhawks by being more against a Tampa team that also plays fast, physical. The Flyers tried it in the 2010 Finals, shoots a lot, and pressures defenses, Chicago’s the Kings used it in 2013, the Canucks tried tired legs likely can’t hold up. it on a few different occasions, and the Ducks Experts will tell you otherwise. But the screamed it from the mountaintops this year. best way to beat this particularly dynasty is to Anaheim tough guy Ryan Kesler said in the beat them at their own game. middle of last series that “no human can withPREDICTION: Tampa Bay in 7. stand this many hits”; this was the Ducks’ Ch.ackels@gmail.com
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8080 Park Lane #770 Dallas, 75231 214-365-0222
The Shops at Park Lane – Movies in the Park. See a feature film on the big screen each Friday in June. This week is “Pitch Perfect.” No coolers or alcohol permitted. Free and open to the public. Weather permitting. 8:30 p.m. FREE!
June 6 – 10
6101 Bishop Blvd. Dallas, 75205 214-768-2787
SMU O'Donnell Lecture-Recital Hall – Lev Aronson Legacy Festival. Cellist Lev Aronson survived Nazi concentration camps in World War II through dedication to music and pure determination. Dallas became his new home where he developed his unique method of teaching, served as principal cellist of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra for almost 20 years and became known as one of the most influential cello teachers around the globe. $20-$50.
June 8
11170 N. Central Expressway Dallas, 75243 214-361-2966
Studio Movie Grill – “Limited Partnership” screening. This documentary portrays a 40-year same-sex relationship that helped define the marriage equality movement. Winner of several film festival awards, “Limited Partnership” is the real life love story of Richard and Tony, two men who were legally married in 1975 in Boulder, Colo., and who have been fighting for their right to live together in the same country ever since. 7 p.m. FREE!
June 10 – 13
6100 Hillcrest Ave. Dallas, 75205 214-220-7487
SMU Owen Arts Center – Bar None Productions Presents: XXX Obscenely Funny. Bar None is an annual musical variety show sponsored by the Dallas Bar Association and Dallas Bar Foundation, and supported by local attorneys and law firms. Bar None raises funds for the Dallas Bar Foundation's support of the Sarah T. Hughes Diversity Scholarships at the Southern Methodist University's Dedman School of Law. Performance hosted Greer Garson Theatre. $30.
June 11 – 12
1925 Elm St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3687
Majestic Theatre – Texas A&M University Commerce presents Clarinet Colloquium, a comprehensive music festival and destination event sponsored and supported by Texas A&M University-Commerce, the students of the Clarinet Coalition and the music community. 12:30 p.m.
June 12 – 14
2520 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-671-1450
Dallas City Performance Hall – Turtle Creek Chorale presents “Turtle-ly 80s.” The performance celebrates the Chorale’s founding period with teased hair and baggy pants. The audience can sing along with the Chorale’s classics. 7:30 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. June 14. $25-$50.
June 20
500 Marilla St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-3111
Dallas City Hall Plaza – MetroPCS is hosting an event to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. The family friendly festival will include live music, a DJ mix off, comedy acts, bounce houses, face painting and more. Tickets are available at DFW MetroPCS locations; limited to two tickets per person while supplies last. Noon to 6 p.m. FREE! Fri 6/5
Picture of the Week Janice Bentley showcases her quilt at Presbyterian Village North’s 35th anniversary celebration Tuesday. Send us a photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
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Donors and volunteers
Adam Smith, b. 1723 John M. Keynes, b. 1883 Bill Moyers, b. 1934 Laurie Anderson, b. 1947 Mark Wahlberg, b. 1971 1783 – Montgolfier Bros. made 1st public balloon flight.
Sat 6/6
Billie Whitelaw, b. 1932 Marian Wright Edelman, b. 1939 Harvey Fierstein, b. 1954 Sandra Bernhard, b. 1955 Paul Giamatti, b. 1967 1933 – 1st drive-in theater opened: Camden, NJ.
Sun 6/7
Jessica Tandy, b. 1909 Dean Martin, b. 1917 Tom Jones, b. 1940 Prince, b. 1958 Anna Kournikova, b. 1981 1775 – The United Colonies changed name to the United States.
show love and care in Dallas
NORTHWOOD WOMEN’S CLUB
Women’s organization has volunteered at local charities and raised major funds for those in need for decades
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By Sally Blanton
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.
highest purpose? Our purpose is to foster interest and participation in helping to meet the philanthropic needs of our community and to stimulate the intellectual, cultural and social development of its members.
you have? We have 387 members throughout our community who volunteer more than 10,000+ hours a year. charities you support? Our Philanthropy Committee of 10 members reviews the applications requesting financial support from a variety of charitable agencies, which work to benefit women and children.
currently? Additional financial donations would allow NWC to expand the number of charities to which we supply funding. recipients?
CASA Collin County, Family Compass, Main Gait (Therapeutic Horsemanship) and others.
QW hat types of fundrais-
ers do you conduct or help that you provide?
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plies, toy drives, luncheons, galas, style shows. Also food drives, which in three years has amounted to more than 11 tons of food donated and delivered.
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ties where your members volunteer? Baylor Medical Center in Plano, Buckner International “Shoes for Orphan Souls,” Community Partners of Dallas, Dallas Arboretum, Dallas
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Work on your mind and your tan this summer!
Mon 6/8
Frank L. Wright, b. 1867 Joan Rivers, b. 1933 Boz Scaggs, b. 1944 Scott Adams, b. 1957 Keenan Ivory Wayans, b. 1958 Kanye West, b. 1977 632 – The prophet Muhammad died.
Tue 6/9
Cole Porter, b. 1891 Les Paul, b. 1915 Michael J. Fox, b. 1961 Johnny Depp, b. 1963 Natalie Portman, b. 1981 1790 – 1st U.S. book copyrighted: John Barry’s “Philadelphia Spelling Book.”
CASA, DMA Docent Program, Genesis Women’s Shelter, George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum and Interfaith Housing Coalition.
Q T ell us the name of a vol-
unteer who always goes beyond the call of duty? Mary McElvaney. She has been a member of NWC for 29 years. Starting with the year she joined NWC, Mary has served in just about every capacity available in the club, including various financial roles, as treasurer, on financial review committees and the budget committee. She has been on the Philanthropy Committee and assorted starring and development committees. She has worked in various fundraising projects including Kaleidoscope and Home Tour. Mary has also served as president. She has done all of this, and more, in her quite unassuming way, and has been a mentor and a role model to many
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Hattie McDaniel, b. 1889 Judy Garland, b. 1922 Maurice Sendak, b. 1928 Elisabeth Shue, b. 1963 Leelee Sobieski, b. 1983 1793 – 1st public zoo opened: Jardin des Plantes in Paris.
Thu 6/11
Jacques Cousteau, b. 1910 Vince Lombardi, b. 1913 Nelson Mandela, b. 1918 Hugh Laurie, b. 1959 Shia LaBeouf, b. 1986 1982 – Steven Spielberg’s movie, ”E.T.” opened.
members in her 29 years with NWC. In 2014, she was awarded the first ever NWC Life Membership.
Q S pecifically how has
someone been affected by Northwood Women’s Club? In the early years, one of the first scholarships at UTD was given to a young girl with extremely limited resources, who was attempting to improve her situation. That scholarship enabled her to achieve a degree, enter the business community and she has become an extremely successful real estate entrepreneur. She has stated that without that scholarship, she would not have been able to finish her education and go on to achieve the business success she now enjoys.
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Pat Saari, communications director, answered this week’s questions.
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LifeDallas Church
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Oak Lawn United Methodist Church
3014 Oak Lawn Ave., 75219 ……………… 214-521-5197 Sunday Worship: 9 and 11 am; 10 am Discipleship Hour; Noon each Wed. Brown Bag Communion Dr. Anna Hosemann-Butler, Senior Pastor www.olumc.org
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4124 Oak Lawn, 75219……………………214-224-2500 Sunday Worship and Classes: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am Wednesday Vespers with Communion: 5:30 pm www.pcpc.org
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CROSSWORD PUZZLE
ACROSS 1. Tokyo's island 7. Part of REM 12. — pants 17. Juicy pear 21. Still closed
22. Bell town of fiction 23. Winter constellation 24. Environs 25. Iron-rich range
26. Summon one's courage (4 wds.) 29. DI, twice 30. Plain 32. Inspired poetry 33. Settle the score
34. Kassel's river 36. Hagar the Horrible's dog 37. Lift anchor 38. Waved down 39. Challenges
41. — kwon do 42. After-dinner candy 43. Overpasses 44. Dynamite inventor 46. Four-footed pals 47. Aileron locale 48. Fetched 51. Penn. neighbor 52. Feel empathy 53. Existence 54. Derrick arms 58. Like junk mail, usually 60. Fail to remember (3 wds.) 62. Shrink back 63. Hideouts 64. Jetty 65. "Columbo" star 66. Humidity problem 67. Flora and fauna 68. Hearty laughs 69. Drying ovens 71. Civilian dress 72. B'way notice of yore 73. Yves' girl 74. Surfer slang 75. Brownish-purple 76. "— Daba Honeymoon" 79. Valentine decor 81. Glutton's delight 82. Woolly bear, finally 83. Pretty soon 84. More watered down 86. Two-way 87. Round tent 88. Pollute 89. Wheel turners 90. After-hours joint 93. Club car 94. Bunk in Liverpool 95. Observances 96. Keg stopper 97. Swerve off-course
PAGE 7 98. Bout enders 99. Monica of tennis 100. Tedious 101. Ice and dice 103. Go in all directions 106. Potatoes partner 107. Rock's Fleetwood — 108. Bummer of a car 112. Big rodeo town 113. Carry on 114. Move to the beat 116. It flows past Berne 117. It's for the birds 118. Like Kojak 119. Shorten 121. Beads on grass 122. Orbital need (2 wds.) 125. Scribble 127. Cats do it 128. Dubbed 129. Win by — — 130. Way out 131. Job-safety agcy. 132. Kind of cab 133. Ladies of Spain 134. Rue the day DOWN 1. Purred 2. Lake near Syracuse 3. More curious 4. Fitness center 5. Goddess of spring 6. Harvard and Yale (abbr.) 7. Unfair treatment (2 wds.) 8. Stick 9. Cosmetics, slangily 10. Part of MIT 11. Pixel 12. Revise jointly 13. "The Tempest" sprite 14. Kegler's targets
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
damage lungs. Children are at the most risk due to their rapidly developing lungs. About one in 12 people (about 25 Summer is upon us! Barbecues, hot million) have asthma, and the numbers summer nights, lightning are increasing every year. In bugs and … higher levels of 2013, 3,630 deaths were due to air pollution here in Dallas. asthma complications in the As the temperatures start U.S. (according to the CDC). rising for the summer, we Studies have shown cities, such will face more ground ozone as Dallas, pose the biggest moderate to high level air polthreat for asthmatics because lution days. What does this the urban heat island effect can mean, why is it worse in the exacerbate air pollution. summer, and what can we do? Naima Montacer A city characterized as an There is good and bad urban heat island is warmer ozone gas, based on where than its surrounding area due to it is found. Good ozone lies high up in being densely urbanized with high trafour atmosphere, creating the ozone layer fic. Concrete and buildings absorb heat that filters out some of the sun’s ultrafrom the sun and without wind or rain to violet waves. The ozone layer reduces the cool surfaces, the temperature within the amount of radiation reaching Earth, procity rises. Car and air conditioner exhaust tecting life. Bad ozone is at ground level, contributes to the warming. The city heats present in the air we breathe. Bad ozone is up, creating a breeding ground for air polformed in the presence of sunlight durlution. Ground level ozone can also have ing chemical reactions of air pollutants harmful effects on plants, visibly damaging emitted by cars, power plants, heating and the leaves and reducing the plant’s ability cooling, refineries, chemical plants and to make and store food, a significant probother sources. Simply: We release particle lem for some of our agricultural crops. pollution into the air that “cooks” in the Next time you see the “yellow” level presence of sunlight and turns into ozone. air pollution status on one of the highGround level ozone is an air pollutant way signs, take a second to think about and a known trigger for asthma attacks, as what you are breathing into your lungs. well as breathing troubles for adults with Do you want cleaner air? chronic lung diseases. Ozone can affect There are several ways to reduce the previously non-asthmatic people as well. amount of ground level ozone, by reducInhaling high levels of ozone can make ing the air pollutants we are releasing. it more difficult to breathe deeply, cause Carpooling, taking public transportation, shortness of breath and coughing, and walking or riding your bike are some easy @naimajeannette
ways to decrease air pollution. Turn your thermostat up in your home and office. Acclimate yourself to a higher indoor temperature, and you won’t be as hot the next time you step outside. Make sure your car tires are filled properly, and keep your car well maintained to maximize gas mileage. Fill your gas tank during cool morning hours. Repair leaky air conditioners and make sure they are working properly. Support more green spaces that can aid in cooling the urban heat island effect. Anytime you have a choice to support renewable resources rather than burning more fossil fuels, think about the air we breathe and make informed decisions. In a study published in the Journal of Thoracic Disease in 2015, the Children’s Health Study found, “Even under current regulatory levels of air pollutants, adverse effects of air pollution occur for many respiratory illnesses including asthma, low lung function growth and airway inflammation. These results suggest stricter regulatory standards are needed to prevent adverse health outcomes in the U.S., Europe and other developed nations.” This suggests the regulations we have now are not enough to keep our public healthy. The temperatures are heating up in Dallas, and we’re all excited about summer fun. Let’s preserve the air we have to make sure it’s safe to enjoy all of our summer days outside. Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com.
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder
The coming week will require of many the ability to assess imminent risks quickly and to turn on a dime when those risks outweigh the potential benefits of remaining on the same course. Indeed, maneuverability is certain to come in handy in all areas: work and play, love and romance, professional relationships and family interaction. Those who are unwilling to budge are sure to have a difficult time and are likely to learn — perhaps not for the first time — that stubbornness is only a hindrance to evolution and progress. Those who are able to travel light and make changes mid-stride are sure to come out on top — or, at the very least, to be competitive in all arenas. Some may feel the need for speed, and while a quick pace can surely prove beneficial in some situations, it is not necessary all the time. In truth, it simply may not be suitable for all individuals. There are some who can gain more by taking it very slowly, indeed! GEMINI (May 21-June 6) Keep your eyes on the prize, and focus your energies more keenly on endeavors that will keep you moving in the right direction. (June 7-June 20) – You'll have to split your focus between two equally important areas, but notice that one affects the other.
CANCER (June 21-July 7) You can get a great deal done even by assuming a very relaxed, easygoing approach. You don't have to be aggressive or combative! (July 8-July 22) – It's a good week simply to do what you are told in most situations, especially those in and around the home. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You can keep another in check without restricting his or her movement too much. It's not in what you do, but how you do it. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You may be preoccupied with certain developments that don't yet concern you directly, but they probably will very soon. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) It's time to get the word out: You're hungry and ready for more! Others are sure to respond well to your desire for more direct involvement. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – You'll want to remain in contact with those who are calling the shots, at least to some degree. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may get the sense that someone is following you around. While this may be an overstatement, you are being watched! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – Now
78. Feeds the kitty 80. Mini-guitars 81. Welds 82. Bean for sprouting 83. Non-pro sports grp. 84. Gob of bubblegum 85. Outer, in combos 86. Hinder 87. Masculine principle 88. Poolside turban 90. NBA coach Pat — 91. Lusitania sinker (hyph.) 92. Least of the litter 93. Scientist's lair 95. Giving it another go 97. Joshua tree, for one 99. Mystery Man's Brenda 100. Ivan of the courts 101. Easy gallops 102. Continent divider 103. Hoarders 104. Boxing hold 105. Writer — Christie 106. Flu or cold 107. A "Brady Bunch" girl 109. More angry 110. Threat ender (2 wds.) 111. Most advanced 112. Chocolate source 113. Comes unglued 114. When doubled, "Hungry Like the Wolf" band 115. Fluffy quilt 118. Jostle 119. Salmon variety 120. Mezzanine 123. Wray of "King Kong" 124. Brief craze 126. Assoc.
OFF THE MARK
Summer brings on ground level ozone
By Naima Montacer
15. Compost 16. Breathing 17. No-goodnik (2 wds.) 18. Popsicle flavor 19. Twilled fabrics 20. Crusted over 27. Financial transactions 28. Hedge 31. Computer-chip maker 35. Stimpy's pal 37. Alaskan town 38. Hot dog 40. Ice-cream treats 42. Siamese greeting 43. Twinkle 45. Underpinning 46. Implore 47. Bursts of laughter 48. Beach scavengers 49. Walking — — 50. Some spectacles 52. Mardi — 53. Flat-tasting 54. Forsake a lover 55. British calligrapher's buy (2 wds.) 56. Prior to yr. 1 57. Use a Singer 59. Previously 60. Ellington of jazz 61. Musical key (2 wds.) 62. Helen to Menelaus 64. — pro quo 66. A whole lot 68. Giant slain by Odin 69. Eucalyptus muncher 70. Visa and passport 71. Mongrel 73. Jungle swingers 74. Track prelims 75. Wine or harbor 77. Striped antelope
is the time for you to make your needs very clear to someone who has been resistant to hints in the past. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You'll know what to do and when to do it, but you may need to find a partner who can help you with the more tricky things that lie ahead. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – The issue facing you is longevity: Can you be sure that what you do will last a long, long time? SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You may fear certain environmental influences, but you can still move forward according to plan, no matter what comes. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – What used to be central to your plans may be turning into something of a distraction. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may not understand everything that is meant by someone who approaches you with hidden messages, but you'll get the idea! (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – How you interpret the information you dig up will make all the difference. Be honest with yourself. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) The winds of change may be
Copyright 2015 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. blowing again, and you're anything but resistant! Indeed, you're already preparing for what is on the way. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You'll have more to do for another than for yourself, but this can bring you tremendous satisfaction. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You may not be quite on target as the week opens, but as the days pass, you'll learn how to get closer to your desired goal. (March 6-March 20) – It's time for you to come out of hiding and be more present, especially when it comes to creative endeavors. ARIES (March 21-April 4) What you seek may be just around the corner, but it will take you several days to prepare to go after it. (April 5-April 19) – Don't make the mistake of thinking that you are the reason for someone else's actions. You are not that closely linked, after all. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may find yourself going back and forth as you make plans regarding a coming project. There are several viable options! (May 6-May 20) – You must get going as soon as possible, not wait for a sign that may never come. Build momentum.
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sold and closed on May 22. While we were probably dodging the rain. The house had Oh ye of little gone under confaith, who built arks tract in January, so to keep our castles that was a long due afloat during the Big diligence period. Rain of 2015. The Whew! Listed for rain has stopped, the $5,950,000 with sun is out, and get (of course) Allie this: Troy Aikman’s Beth Allman, the stunning home home sold for on Normandy, the Candace Evans $5,400,000, or one built by cus$503.36 per square tom home builder foot. Yes, there are extraordinaire Tatum Brown, a lot of multi-million dollar
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Troy Aikman's property in Highland Park sold for $5,400,000. homes on the market, but when one belongs to the greatest quarterback ever, it sells. Allie Beth first listed the home November 24, 2014. This is one of my total heartthrob homes: the French Normandy-style home has 10,662 square feet with five bedrooms, five full and four half baths, seven living areas, three stories, a wine room on the first floor, no basement,
HAMMER AND NAILS
The great toilet cover-up
By Stephan Sardone
Stephan@sardoneconstruction.com Anyone living in Dallas knows how much construction is underway. You can count the cranes looming over numerous areas of the city. Or, if you’re more creative, you can drive through your neighborhood and count the number of porta-potties perched on people’s lawns. And if you have a home project underway, you’ve been lucky enough to have the experience firsthand. Like a bad pink flamingo, the blue box Photos courtesy of Sardone Construction just sits there, slowly devaluing your property and Municipalities are requiring hidden potties. irritating the neighbors. One Dallas area choose to submit in order to convey your design municipality has said — must be to scale. Contestants may also sub“Enough!” and beginning mit a 60 second video explaining their design. mid-June is requiring all Minimum drawing sheet size is 8-1/2” x 11”; portable construction toimaximum is 11” x 17”. lets to be screened from Drawings may be in black and white or public view. They were color. Hand drawn and computer generated will even nice enough to send Stephan Sardone be accepted. along some examples. Submissions file format shall be PDF and However, at HPD Architecture and Sardone e-mailed to contest@hpdarch.com. File size shall Construction, we thought the screen examples not exceed 5 MB (within reason). didn’t go quite far enough … Welcome to the Contest dates: Submissions are due now 2015 Sitting Pretty Porta Potty Screen Contest! through June 29 by 11:59 p.m. CST. Judging We are challenging you — our readers, friends to occur over the following two weeks. Judges and colleagues — to design a porta-potty screen panel will be comprised of professionals withof your own. Something with a bit of flare! in the design and construction community. Maybe a little splash! A screen that says “When Winner will be announced July 13 on both ya gotta go, you might as well do it in style!” HPD Architecture (hpdarch.com) and Sardone Below are the contest rules: Construction (sardoneconstruction.com) web Design parameters: Made of wood. Other sites. Winners will be contacted via e-mail. materials will be considered within reason. Prizes: First Place — Winning entry will However, the City requirement calls for wood be built by Sardone Construction. HPD will construction. Design must also be weathercoordinate construction drawings with winproof. Must fit portable toilet dimensions 44” W ner. Winner will also receive a plaque and a x 48” D x 90” H. Must be able to be disassem$100 gift card. Second Place — $75 gift card. bled and reassembled to allow for moving from Third Place — $50 gift card. site to site as needed. Stephan Sardone is a Texas native and has Submission requirements: Plans, elevations, been helping people improve their life by remodsections, perspective — whichever drawings you eling their home around their life.
elevator, a morning room with fireplace! There is a covered outdoor living area with outdoor kitchen, separate sitting area off the second floor master, game room, study and “her” office. There is an upstairs game room, a home theater and a wine cellar. The master suite has a private sitting area and huge his and her walk-in closets. HUGE! French doors open to a covered patio with a fireplace
ABC'S cont'd from page 4 into the “fight or flight” response. This triggers an entire physiological reaction within the body: we breathe heavier, hormones are emitted throughout our body (e.g. adrenaline), and extra blood is sent to our legs, possibly preparing us for a speedy get away. These changes within the body are often coupled with explicit behavior changes in ourselves — some may be more edgy and sensitive under such duress, while others may become more aggressive. While the earliest elementary years are focused on identifying emotions and understanding how they can influence our behavior, the latter elementary years emphasize empathy. Here, the focus is on recognizing how others around us feel and interpreting non-verbal cues that students can use to gauge the emotional gauge of the individuals in their immediate surroundings. By the time junior high approaches, the emphasis shifts to an “emotional selfawareness” angle. Here, students are challenged to learn about themselves and the kind of environmental conditions that can evoke certain emotional responses from them. As Goleman said, students “should be able to analyze what creates stress for them or what motivates their best performance.” Finally, in high school, the priority is to
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teach conflict resolution skills for navigating stressful social situations — a priority which seems appropriately timed, given the social world of high school. This final point highlights a key assumption of welldesigned SEL programs: the skills and techniques taught in such programs need to be both relevant and developmentally appropriate for students. While this rough sketch of how Illinois mainstreamed SEL programs into their school system provides a useful start for understanding what these programs can look like when integrated into a school’s curriculum, even more useful for a parent or an educator would be to understand what these programs look like in the classroom. After all, most of us are more familiar with a classroom-level view of education. The single most visible sign of SEL-based instruction in a classroom is a loving and nurturing teacher that provides a safe and engaging environment to all students. These types of teachers are more than your traditional, lecture-style teachers; they purposefully create a strong support system within the classroom. They are tuned into the emotional climate of the collective class, as well as the individual student. They come to know their students on deeper and more intimate levels, making students feel safer and more comfortable in the learning environment. And for these teachers, social and emotional learning
can take place at any point in the day at anywhere — even outside of their classrooms. They use minor disturbances in the hallways, the lunch line or at recess as an opportunity to reinforce social and emotional learning. In addition to establishing in our last column of the amazing benefits that successful SEL programs can lead to, this week we have reviewed how to identify such programs in our schools. For any worried parents out there that are concerned that their kids are missing out on the benefits of an SEL education in their school, we have some good news for you. While schools are certainly capable of teaching these types of skills, you, as the parent, are uniquely positioned to help your children develop the critical social and emotional competencies that they need to thrive. We will end today’s column with a small bit of wisdom: as the parent, it is critical that you focus on your child’s emotional temperament and respond to their emotions appropriately. Doing so repeatedly tells your kids that you understand how they are feeling, validates those feelings, and ultimately leads to a more self-aware, assertive and empathetic child. SMRT is an education systems consulting nonprofit that partners with K-12 schools and adult education programs to accelerate student growth and achievement. To find out more, visit SMRTeducation.org or call 214-763-5209.
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DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
Round out your summer fare By Dotty Griffith
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Clark Food & Wine Co. Brisket Meatballs 1/2 cup caramelized onions (see recipe below) 1/2 pound ground beef (chuck/brisket blend) 1/4 pound smoked brisket, chopped fine 1/3 cup fresh breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 1/2 teaspoons cracked black pepper 1/4 teaspoon sea salt or to taste 3/4 cup grapeseed oil 1 cup balsamic glaze (see recipe below) 2 teaspoons finely grated, frozen blue cheese In a medium bowl, combine caramelized onions, ground beef, chopped cooked brisket, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, pepper and salt. Mix thorough. Form into 24 meatballs of even size, approximately 3/4-ounce each. Chill until ready to use. Heat grapeseed oil in cast iron or thick-bottom skillet. When oil shimmers, add meatballs and sear to crisp on outside. Drain oil, add glaze and heat to simmer, cook 1 to 2 minutes or just until meatballs are medium rare to medium. Place meatballs in dish with sauce. Shred frozen blue Brisket meatballs. cheese over the top of meatballs and serve. Makes 24 meatballs. Heavy-bottom skillets such as cast iron work well for these onions. Caramelized Onions 2 cups very thinly sliced yellow onions 1/4 cup grapeseed oil 1/2 cup water
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Romeo Santos, Latin pop … Fri, June 5, 8 pm…$60 - $125 American Airlines Center .................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-222-3687 ................... americanairlinescenter.com Tab Benoit, Cajun blues … Fri, June 5, 8 pm… $29 - $52 Granada Theater ............................. 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ............................... granadatheater.com Tim McGraw, Billy Currington & Chase Bryant, Country, Sat, June 6, 7 pm … $58+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................ 1818 1st Ave. 214-421-1111 .......................... gexaenergypavilion.net Active Child, Low Roar, Electronic – Sun, June 7, 7:30 pm, $16 - $24 The Kessler Theater ........................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ......................................... thekessler.org The Mountain Goats, Pinkish Black, Indie, folk, rock – Mon, June 8, 7:30 pm, $25 The Kessler Theater ........................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ......................................... thekessler.org Butch Walker w/ Jonathan Tyler, Hard rock, pop Sun, June 7, 7:30 pm … $84 - $289 Majestic Theatre ........................................... 1925 Elm St. 214-670-3687 ............ dallasculture.org/majestictheatre
Chef Randall Warder serves “6 packs” of meatballs at his Lower Greenville Avenue restaurant, Clark Food & Wine Co. This recipe makes 24 meatballs, great as appetizers or to make brisket meatball sandwiches. For juicy meatballs, he suggests using a blend of ground chuck and brisket. Ask a butcher to custom blend it for you. You’ll also need some finely chopped smoked brisket. Just a quarter pound; easy to get from your favorite barbecue joint if you don’t want to smoke your own. Warder suggests freezing the blue cheese for easier grating to use as a garnish.
Chef Randall Warder.
Dotty Griffith
Photos by Kevin Marple
1/8 teaspoon sea salt or to taste 1/8 teaspoon black pepper or to taste Cut onions in half, then slice as thin as possible to make 2 cups. Place oil in a heavy bottom skillet over medium heat. When oil shimmers, add onions and cook until golden and caramelized. Add water, stirring to scrape up any residue that is stuck to pan and cook until water has almost evaporated. Season to taste with pepper and salt. Makes about 1/2 cup. This glaze would be excellent on roast brisket as well.
Balsamic Glaze 1/3 cup tomato puree 1 1/2 tablespoons ketchup 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Whisk until smooth and well combined. Makes 1 cup.
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_________________ JUNE uly ________________ Cory Morrow, Singer-songwriter, comedian Fri, June 12, 8 pm… $18 - $29 Granada Theater ............................. 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ................................ granadatheater.com Uncle Lucius, Roots rock – Sat, June 13, 7 pm, $18 - $26 The Kessler Theater ........................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 .......................................... thekessler.org The Weepies, Indie rock – Mon, June 15, 8 pm… $24 - $39 Granada Theater ............................. 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ................................ granadatheater.com Rahim Quazi, Wesley Geiger, Neo Camerata, Folk, pop, classical – Wed, June 17, 7 pm, $15 - $20 The Kessler Theater ........................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 .......................................... thekessler.org Neon Trees, Alex Winston, Yes You Are, Rock Thu, June 18, pm… $25 Granada Theater ............................. 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ................................ granadatheater.com Darius Rucker, Brett Eldredge, Brothers Osborne & A Thousand Horses, Rock - Fri, June 19, 7 pm, $34+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................ 1818 1st Ave. 214-421-1111 .......................... gexaenergypavilion.net Delta Rae w/ special guest Liz Longley, Rock – Sat, June 20, 7 pm, $24 The Kessler Theater ........................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ......................................... thekessler.org Music of John Williams & Hollywood’s Great Composers Classical - Sat, June 20, 7:30 pm…$78 - $184 Meyerson Symphony Center .................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600dallasculture.org/meyersonsymphonycenter Best Coast, Pop – Wed, June 24, 8 pm… $24 Granada Theater ............................. 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ................................ granadatheater.com Puddles Pity Party, Sad pop – Thu, June 25, 7:30 pm, $20 The Kessler Theater ........................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 .......................................... thekessler.org Kings of the MIC: LL Cool J, Bone Thugs N Harmony & Doug E. Fresh, Rap - Fri, June 26, 5 pm, $45 Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................ 1818 1st Ave. 214-421-1111 .......................... gexaenergypavilion.net Vans Warped Tour, Alt, punk, rock- Sat, June 27, 11 am, $73+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................ 1818 1st Ave. 214-421-1111 .......................... gexaenergypavilion.net JULY ________________ _________________ August The Singapore Slingers Celebrate America, Jazz, ragtime, Pre-swing, marches .. Sat, July 4, 7:30 pm, $20 - $27.50 The Kessler Theater ........................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 thekessler.org Mana, Latin Rock … Sun, July 5, 7 pm…$50 - $281 American Airlines Center .................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-222-3687 .................... americanairlinescenter.com Flyleaf, Big Story, Rock – Wed, July 8, 8 pm… $18 - $21 Granada Theater ............................. 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ................................ granadatheater.com Hal Ketchum, Folk, blues – Thu, July 9, 7:30 pm, $20 - $30 The Kessler Theater ........................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 .......................................... thekessler.org Bob Schneider, Graham Wilkinson, Wesley Geiger, Rock, folk – Sat, July 11, 8 pm… $25 Granada Theater ............................. 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ................................ granadatheater.com Tedeschi Trucks Band, Blues, rock Sat, July 11, 7 pm, $29.50 - $99.50 Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................ 1818 1st Ave. 214-421-1111 .......................... gexaenergypavilion.net The Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn Manson Alternative rock - Wed, July 15, 7 pm, $25 - $79.50 Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................ 1818 1st Ave. 214-421-1111 .......................... gexaenergypavilion.net Imagine Dragons, Rock – Fri, July 17, 7:30 pm…$30 - $70 American Airlines Center .................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-222-3687 .................... americanairlinescenter.com James McMurtry w/ guest Jonny Burke, Rock, folk – Fri, July 17, 7:30 pm, $22 - $34 The Kessler Theater ........................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 .......................................... thekessler.org Steely Dan w/ guests Elvis Costello and The Imposters Jazz rock - Sun, July 19, 7 pm, $29.50 - $139.50 Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................ 1818 1st Ave. 214-421-1111 .......................... gexaenergypavilion.net Wreckless Eric & Salim Nourallah, Rock – Sun, July 19, 7 pm, $18 - $24 The Kessler Theater ........................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ......................................... thekessler.org Kid Rock, Rap, singer-songwriter- Thu, July 23, 6:45pm, $20 Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................ 1818 1st Ave. 214-421-1111 .......................... gexaenergypavilion.net Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire, Rock Fri, July 24, 7 pm, $25 - $120.50 Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................ 1818 1st Ave. 214-421-1111 .......................... gexaenergypavilion.net
____________ C Clubs LUBS ____________ F 5 _ Friday RIDAY,, J June UNE 5 _ Adair’s ................... 2624 Commerce St. ......... 214-939-9900 Jackson Eli, Singer-songwriter – 7:30 pm, Free; Dead Flowers, Rock - 10:30 pm, Free ....... adairssaloon.com AllGood Cafe ................. 2934 Main St. .......... 214-742-5362 A Taste of Herb, Jazz, Latin, funk, pop, R&B - 8 pm, Free .................................... allgoodcafe.com The Bomb Factory .............. 2713 Canton St. ... 214-932-6501 Taco, Rap – 7:30 pm, $30 ................... thebombfactory.com The Dream Cafe . 2800 Routh St., #170 .......... 214-954-0486 Thiago Nascimento, Jazz, classical, pop – (every Fri.) 7:30 – 9:30 pm, Free ........................... thedreamcafe.com Lee Harvey’s .................... 1807 Gould St. .... 214-428-1555 Brian Whelan, Rock, pop – 9 pm, Free ..... leeharveys.com Lone Star Roadhouse . 11277 E. NW Hwy. .... 214-341-3538 Mapleshade, Classic rock & soul covers – 8 pm, Free ......................... lonestarroadhouse.com The Prophet Bar .............. 2548 Elm St. ......... 214-742-3667 Evening Crowd, Funk, rock – 7:30 pm, $10-$12 ................................ theprophetbat.com Two Corks & a Bottle .. 2800 Routh St, #140 ... 214-871-9463 Pam Holcomb-McLain, Keyboard– 7 pm, Free ........................ twocorksandabottle.com Trees ................................ 2709 Elm St. ......... 214-741-1122 The Growlers, Beach goth – 7 pm, $16 ..... treesdallas.com
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The Crown and Harp ....1914 Greenville Ave.... 214-828-1914 Tru Def, Children of Indigo, Deejay Mike B, Hip hop, electronic–10 pm, Free ... thecrownandharp.com Double-Wide ................... 3510 Commerce St. ....... 214-887-6510 The Black Dotz, Indie rock - 10 pm, $10 ...double-wide.com The Ginger Man – Uptown ... 2718 Boll St. ... 214-754-8771 Bum Lucky, Original reggae, rock-n-roll, dub – 8 pm, Free .................................... gingermanpub.com House of Blues ............. 2200 N. Lamar St. ... 214-978-2583 Bowling For Soup, Alt. rock – 9 pm, $20 - $27.50 ...................................... houseofblues.com Lone Star Roadhouse 11277 E. NW Hwy. ... 214-341-3538 The Pit Pops, Classic rock & soul covers – 8 pm, Free .............................. lonestarroadhouse.com Maracas Cocina Mexicana...... 2914 Main St.... 214-748-7140 Chilo & The High Energy, Latin Jazz – 8 - 11 pm, Free ......................................... maracascm.com Pecan Lodge BBQ .............. 2702 Main St. ... 214-748-8900 The Paychecks, Honky-tonk, alt. country – 6:30 pm, Free ........................................ pecanlodge.com The Rustic ......................... 3656 Howell St. ... 214-730-0596 Brannon Barrett, Country – 4 pm, Free; Ray Johnston, Country – 9 pm, Free ........... therustic.com Three Links ............................ 2704 Elm St. ... 214-653-8228 Baring Teeth, Noise, rock – 9 pm, $13 ....................................................... threelinksdeepellum.com Two Corks & A Bottle .... 2800 Routh, #140 .... 214-871-9463 Mark McKenzie Jazz Quartet, Jazz - 8 pm, Free ............................ twocorksandabottle.com
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AllGood Cafe ........................ 2934 Main St. .... 214-742-5362 “Brainliss Sundays” w. The Cutlers, Folk, Americana 8 pm, Free ..............................................allgoodcafe.com The Balcony Club .......... 1825 Abrams Rd. .... 214-826-8104 Jonathan Fisher Trio, Jazz - 8 pm, Free ... balconyclub.com Buzzbrews ................. 2801 Commerce St. ... 214-741-2801 Rebel Alliance Jazz Ensemble, (every Sun.) 6 pm, Free .............................. buzzbrews.com Dada Dallas ........................... 2720 Elm St. ... 214-742-3400 Family of the Year, Valise, American music – 9 pm, $15 - $17 .................................... dadadallas.com Eddie V’s Prime Seafood ..4023 Oak Lawn Ave .. 214-890-1500 Don Morgan Trio, Jazz – 6 pm, Free .............. eddiev.com The Free Man ........ 2626 Commerce St. ......... 214-377-9893 Curtis Bradshaw Octet, Jazz - 2 pm, Free Savoy Swing Band, Swing, hot jazz - 7 pm, Free .................................... freemandallas.com Sambuca Uptown ..... 2120 McKinney Ave. .... 214-744-0820 Addison Kelley, Rock, R&B, pop – 7 pm, Free ............................ sambucarestaurant.com Sundown at Granada ...3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8305 Sing Kumba, Reggae, rock-10 pm, Free .. sundowndfw.com Times Ten Cellars ....... 6324 Prospect Ave. .... 214-824-9463 The Mike Finkel Group, Jazz – 4 pm, Free ................................... timestencellars.com
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Dada Dallas ........................... 2720 Elm St. ... 214-742-3400 Lost Element, Alt. pop – 8 pm, $10 ........... dadadallas.com The Dream Cafe ....... 2800 Routh St., #170 .... 214-954-0486 Ginny Mac, Swing, Americana, Jazz – (every Thu.) 7 - 9 pm, Free ......................................... thedreamcafe.com The Ginger Man - Lakewood 6341 La Vista ... 469-607-1114 Shane Cousey Music, Singer-songwriter – 7 pm, Free .................................... gingermanpub.com The Library Bar ......... 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. .... 214-224-3152 Erik Barnes, Classical, jazz, piano – 8 pm, Free ............................. landmarkrestodallas.com Lone Star Roadhouse 11277 E. NW Hwy. ... 214-341-3538 Kenny & The Kasuals, Classic rock & soul covers – 7 pm, Free ................................. lonestarroadhouse.com Poor David’s Pub ...........1313 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-1295 Jonathan Edwards, Singer-songwriter – 7 pm, $22 ................................... poordavidspub.com Sundown at Granada ...3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8305 Lipbone Redding, Singer-songwriter, rock, funk – 10 pm, Free ......................................... sundowndfw.com Vagabond ................. 3619 Greenville Ave. ... 214-824-2263 The O’s, Americana, Indie pop, alt, country – 8:30 pm, Premium seats: $10, others: Free....vagabonddallas.com
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Boys and Girls Clubs Home of Dan and Gail Cook
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planned the successful reunion, is Jacob Buhrer’s great great grandson, and with his unstoppable energy is this story’s tour guide. With regard to the tightknit families, which number 330 Mosers and 310 Buhrers and their year-round connection, “The biggest holiday gatherings for us are Easter, July 4, Thanksgiving and Christmas,” Peavler said. “Sometimes the older generation, including extended cousins, will meet at El Fenix in Casa Linda.” Of course, the families also spend time together at New Year’s celebrations, birthdays, weddings, christenings and other festive occasions. Peavler was surprised when only 38 came to the combined celebration of this year’s Mother’s Day and birthday party for Martha Gracey, which was held on Saturday rather than Sunday. Gracey’s actual birthdate was on Saturday, so the sentimental family, which treasures tradition combined the celebration. According to The University of Texas Institute of Texas Culture at San
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In the movie version of the long running HBO series “Entourage,” the main villain, Larsen McCredle (Billy Bob Thornton), is an evil, rich movie producer from Texas who doesn’t really care for movies. He is only interested in bankrolling successful films in order to turn a profit. Meanwhile, the boring, tired main characters of movie star Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier), his manager, Eric (Kevin Connolly), his older brother, Johnny “Drama” Chase (Kevin Dillon), and Turtle (Jerry Ferrara) drink, smoke pot, have sex with random partners, drink more, party on yachts, work for about ten minutes, party in mansions, day drink and then find time to mope. But the rich movie producer? He’s the villain. Ooooookay. “Entourage” is an embarrassing display of excess and masculinity that will only truly appeal to the tight black T-shirt wearing bro crowd. There is literally nothing fun, new or exciting to see in this ridiculous 104 minute exercise of Hollywood over-indulgence. The movie picks up where the series ended and we quickly learn that Vinnie’s marriage ended after nine weeks, and the only way he could possibly recover is to
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Adrian Grenier and the rest of the clan fall flat in the movie based on the HBO show. party in Ibiza on a yacht with approximately 150 topless girls. Eric, Drama, and Turtle show up and after some wordy, poorly executed dialogue meant to catch an audience up with these imbeciles, Vinnie calls his former-agentturned-studio head, Ari Gold (Jeremy Piven), who has a movie opportunity for him. After the boring opening, director/writer Doug Ellin throws the gang into the making of “Hyde,” which Vinnie is not only starring in, but he’s strong armed Ari into allowing him to direct. The production of the movie is chronicled in a TV interview with Piers Morgan that is a complete non-starter. It threatens to throw a stick in the spokes of a movie that is only 20 minutes old. Ellin knows where his bread is buttered. When there
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