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COMMUNIT Y NEWS

Mayor’s Back to School Fair is here The Mayor’s Back to School Fair is Friday, Aug. 4 from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fair Park. Parents and children can prepare for the school year with free school supplies for Dallas schoolchildren (who meet eligibility requirements), free health, dental and vision screenings, immunizaDALLAS CITY HALL tions, haircuts, and the latest inforMayor Mike Rawlings. mation on education, health and social services. Eligible families with pre-K and elementary school students also will receive a colorful backpack at the Fair. — Taylor McDonnell

Free admission to the Nasher A day of free admission and fun family programming are part of the next “Target First Saturday” on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 10a.m.–5 p.m. at Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora St. Family NASHER SCULPTURE CENTER Activities are from 10a.m.–2p.m. and are designed for children in preschool to elementary school. August’s Big Idea is “Balance” and the Art Project is “Plane Portraits.”

Admission is free. — Lucia Simek

Float into Mutts on Sunday National Root Beer Float Day is Sunday, Aug. 6 and Mutts Canine Cantina at 2889 Cityplace West Blvd. in Uptown is celebrating by serving up a special treat at a very tasty price. All day Sunday, Mutts is offering $3 Saint Arnold root beer floats to help memMUTTS CANINE CANTINA bers cool off in the Texas heat. And for all of the adults looking for a refreshing escape, Mutts will spike the float with a shot of root beer vodka for an extra $3. — Brooke Johnston

Big Tex Choice Awards tix on sale Tickets are now available for the 13th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. in the historic Tower Building in Fair Park.

Fans will have the chance to serve as taste-testers for the 10 finalists in the Fair’s coveted STATE FAIR OF TEXAS culinary competition. This will also give guests a first taste of the new food lineup for the year. Tickets are $100 and available now online at BigTex.com/Tickets. — Nikki Aitelli

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Notes from the Editor Bubba Flint Life on the Trail Opinion

Along the Green Trail Automobility

Community Calendar Charity Spotlight

Dotty Griffith Recipe of the Week

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Hammer and Nails Uncle Barky's Bites

Crossword Puzzle Your Stars This Week Travel

Shop the Trail Scene Around Town

Restaurant Directory Winding Roads

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MULL IT OVER

Hall of Famer Lilly lucky to head back to Canton

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com This Saturday, Aug. 5, The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio will induct its class of 2017. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones will be inducted as a special contributor. Running backs LaDainian Tomlinson and Terrell Davis, defensive end Jason Taylor, quarterback Kurt Warner, kicker Morten Andersen and safety Kenny Easley also made it to the Hall of Fame this year.

Including Jones, there are 23 Hall of Famers who were part of the Cowboys organization. But only one can claim to be the first inductee to play his entire career with Dallas.

Defensive tackle Bob Lilly, 78, played 14 years as a Cowboy. A first round pick in the 1961 NFL Draft, Lilly had a superb career. He played in eight Pro Bowls, made the AllNFL team 11 times and missed only one game in his entire

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Dallas Cowboys Hall of Fame defensive tackle Bob Lilly. career. He was inducted in to the Hall of Fame in 1980. He will be flying to Canton for this year’s ceremony.

A few years ago, he feared he would never be able to make such a trip.

Lilly feels lucky to have come out of his playing days relatively unscathed. With concussions such a big concern in today’s game, Lilly said, “There were only two games that I

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THEATER

It’s not all Greek to audience with ‘The Minotaur’

By Shari Goldstein Stern stern.shari@gmail.com

Greek mythology has been explored by the arts for centuries and continues to fascinate. Myths are told in books, visual arts and all genres of theater and film. A modern-day interpretation of a myth will unfold with “The Minotaur” at Theatre Three (T3) now through Aug. 27.

According to Webster’s, the definition of a minotaur is: “A monster shaped like a man’s body with a head like a bull.”

The dictionary further says, “The creature is confined in the labyrinth built by Daedalus for Minos, and given a periodic tribute of youths and maidens as food until slain by Theseus.”

Patrons in other touring cities have described “The Minotaur” as “quirky, thoughtful, intelligent and whimsical.”

Based on ancient Greek mythology,

the show offers a modern-day version, sidestepping the genre, whose theme is how we put history aside and shape new narratives for ourselves.

Playwright Anna Ziegler has earned an impressive cache of awards for her other works before this current tour. Stars like Nicole Kidman have appeared in her plays which are seen nationwide.

“The Minotaur” is directed by T3’s new artistic director, Jeffrey Schmidt, who has revealed his talent as a director in earlier T3 productions JEFFREY SCHMIDT this year. The cast features well-known Randy Pearlman plays a priest along with area actors including Darren McElroy an impressive cast in “The Minotaur” at (The Minotaur), Cora Grace Winstead Theatre Three through Aug. 27.

(Ariadne, a half-sister of the monster, the Minotaur), Kyle Igneczi (Theseus), playing a priest. He said, “I am part of David Lugo (Lawyer), Renee Jones the Greek Chorus, and it consists of a (Rabbi) and Randy Pearlman (Priest).

A versatile actor, Pearlman only has THEATER cont'd on page 9 a slight departure from his world while

UPTOWN GIRL

Dive into your final summer days at the pool

By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com There’s not much time left before Fall sneaks up on us and it’s no longer acceptable to lie poolside sporting bathing suits from sunup to sundown. So, enjoy your time sipping frozen drinks while you soak up the sun and get casually dunked in the pool every now and then, because, although we know the heat is going nowhere soon, the pools are. And, no, I don’t mean The Wet Deck at the W Hotel. they’re going anywhere literally.

But, once they’re closed … life may never be the same.

Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE). Let me just give you two words to sum up FOE — adult-pool. That’s right. This secluded little gem in northeast Dallas may be one of the lesser known pools on our list, but that doesn’t deny it any credibility. Any true D-towner will tell you, this pool gets rocking. There’s a bar, pool

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remember that after the game I had to ask somebody who won.

I’ve seen [Cowboys quarterback Don] Meredith come back the next day for treatment, and several times he’s asked ‘Who won that game?’ He actually played in the game, executed his plays and threw the ball. I don’t know how you do that, but he did.”

He did get dinged several times. “It's like I felt lightening

in my brain. I lost a few teeth, but since then I’ve had implants,” Lilly laughed. “And I have a loose knee, but it doesn’t hurt and never bothers me. I still lift these little leg weights. I am blessed.”

Five years ago, Lilly had oral surgery that included facial implants in his cheek and sinuses and had teeth replacement. The area got infected, but “they cleaned it out” Lilly said.

It was after that when he started to notice a problem.

“One night I went to bed, and the next day I couldn’t get up. I hurt all over and couldn’t get out of bed. So we called 911. They took me to the hospital.” It took doctors weeks to diagnose the problem, after several medications alleviated the pain but didn’t lead to recovery. When the medication ran out, he was back in the hospital. “They said you’ve either got leukemia or some sort of

could do for you.

tables, a playground and kiddy pool, and, of course, we can’t forget the adult pool. And, I’ll just be honest and say that the music deserves a shout out as well. The place is poppin’!

The Wet Deck. If you haven’t been there, you’ve heard of it. The Wet Deck at the W Hotel is a summer hotspot not to be missed. With one of the best views in Dallas and a fully decked pool surrounded by the THE W HOTEL city’s finest party-goers, you simply can’t go wrong here. Check out the continuously amazing skyline or simply sit back and stare at the pretty chicas that Dallas will forever be known for … either way, both views are sure to leave you missing summer already.

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

‘Make America grate again’

By David Mullen

love their bumper stickers. According to cheapcarinsurance.net, the type of bumper sticker is much regionalized A recent survey by INRIX, a speand a reflection of societal attitudes. cialist in connected car services and California cars’ bumpers are most likely transportation analytics, looked at parkto make political statements. Cars from ing costs in America’s Florida, Georgia, Wisconsin, Ohio largest cities. Many and Michigan tend to have family factors were considmessages. Washington and the New ered, like the time York area are tops for college-related wasted finding a messages. Texans tend to gravitate parking space. The toward school-related messagtop five cities were es like “My money and my son/ New York with 107 daughter go to (fill in the blank)” hours annually spent or a message about their (or somelooking for a parking one else’s) alma mater. Texans also David Mullen love humorous bumper stickers spot, Los Angeles (85 hours), San Francisco like “Clowns to the Left, Jokers to (83), Washington (65) and Seattle (58). the Right,” “Ban shredded cheese. Make Chicago, Boston and Atlanta were also America grate again” and “Cool Prius in the top 10. Dallas rated ninth with 48 – Nobody.” For driving in Dallas, I like hours lost per year, which is interesting “Sorry for driving so closely in front of because I think it is the easiest major you” … From the “Earrings on a pig” U.S. city to find parking, but of course department: On Fitzhugh Avenue east we are in the land of valet parking. The of Central Expressway, as the construcU.S. average is 17 hours lost. To put it tion continues, the crosswalks have been in perspective, factoring in the valuable replaced with expensive bricks, while the time needed for Americans to find a street itself continues to be riddled with parking space or overpay when they find pot holes. What happens to the bricks one, more than $20 billion per year is when the tar trucks run over the crosswasted or $97 per driver. In New York, it walks to smooth out the holes? … Quite is estimated that $2,243 is lost in wasted a week of milestones in the Dallas area. time, fuel and emission costs … Texans I went to Globe Life Park to see Texas david@katytrailweekly.com

Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre reach the 3,000 career hit plateau. The park was alive and the ceremony well orchestrated. Not so well planned was the access to and the parking at the new Ford Center in Frisco, corporate and practice home of the Dallas Cowboys. On Monday, the center had its first concert.

Bonnie Raitt opened for James Taylor.

More than 17,000 were in attendance.

Parking was free if you could find it, but the construction from the Dallas North Tollway and around the facility made the traffic patterns unyielding. That said, the feisty 67-year-old Raitt and the smooth, charming 69-year-old Taylor put on a great show. And for such a large arena that felt more like an airplane hangar, the sound was outstanding. Just for Men missed a real opportunity for product sampling … The headline in the sports section of Dallas’ largest daily announcing the trade of Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish read “Goodby to Yu.” Thanks for planting that song in my head all day … With back to school time nearing, Parkland Health and Hospital System’s Community Oriented Primary Care health centers or Youth and Family centers located throughout Dallas County are offering “Walk-in Wednesday.”

Parents can walk-in on a Wednesday without an appointment to get their

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WILLIAM "BUBBA" FLINT — SPECIAL CONTRIBUTOR

children immunized. More information at parklandhospital.com … As a TV watcher, there are some weird, interesting and almost graphic commercials playing today. Liquid-Plumr is showing users of their product bending over to reveal their back cracks on television. An old stereotype associated with plumbers, it is either disgusting or brilliant. I still don’t understand why is Anjelica Huston is hiding behind a curtain or why Mark Wahlberg is holding an otter at the end of an AT&T DIRECTV commercial.

The “Dressing Room” spot for Fruit of

LIFE ON THE TRAIL

This is your brain on football

By Joe Ruzicka

joe.c.ruzicka@gmail.com If you are like me, and the dog days of summer are starting to wear on you, you are probably excited football season is just around the corner. The Dallas Cowboys have already started training camp.

College players at universities like Texas, A&M, TCU and SMU report to football practice soon.

High school players are getting ready for the dreaded rite of passage — summer football practices under an interminable sun — on Aug. 7. Texas is king at all levels when it comes to football, both in playing the sport and when watching our favorite teams.

Texans love the passion and spirit that comes with watching the game. We are truly fanatics. Every other house in my neighborhood has a college football team flag hanging outside of the house. People consider Dallas Cowboys jerseys, especially those with a #4 on them, worthy of wearing to church.

And we love the roughness of the sport, especially the big hits and collisions. But I fear a recent report may change the way football is played and how fans view the game.

Last week a comprehensive study from the Journal of the American Medical Assn. revealed that more than 99 percent of brains from deceased NFL players contained chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). CTE is a degenerative disease of the brain caused by repeated blows to the head. The resultant effects of CTE can range from behavioral problems such as mood instability to full-blown dementia. In the latter years, a former player’s quality of life, family and friends have all been adversely affected due to CTE. Here is an even more eye-opening statistic: CTE was found in 48 of 53 college players and three of 14 high school players. To me, these numbers change the narrative on football and other full contact sports. It is as if the statistics are saying the longer you play football, the greater your chances of having life-changing brain damage. An analogy can be made with smoking cigarettes. The more and longer you smoke, the greater your chance of having lung cancer. This is an astounding revelation.

When I played high school football in the late

1980s and early 1990s, CTE discovery in football players was still 15 years away. Brain injury was secondary to hurt knees or shoulders because it was (and is) hidden. Back then we called a concussion “getting your bell rung.” If you felt a little woozy, you took a break and then got back in the game when you felt better — under your own cognizance.

Fast forward to today, and the University Interscholastic League (UIL) has rules on things like the conditioning of football helmets and a reduction of two a day practices. Additionally, concussion protocol has been established by the UIL that requires specific steps to take when a high school athlete is suspected of having an injury. A trainer or medical professional — not a coach — clears a player to resume activity. Awareness with the health issues of concussions has also been increased among parents, coaches and players. There is even a concussion acknowledgement form all student athletes and parents must sign.

But all of these protocols are reactive in nature and not preventative. Here is the sad part: I am not sure there is a preventative measure or step that can be taken to stop head injury with the way the game is currently played. Better football helmets are not the answer because no helmet can ultimately inhibit concussions. Sitting out of a game prevents exacerbating the problem, but there was still trauma to the brain. The only solution, it seems to me at this point, is to reduce the amount of head trauma in the sport.

This means less blocking and tackling. But is that really football?

Not enough is known about the brain, the effects of CTE on the brain and how football contributes to the problem. Maybe there is some watershed discovery to be made that will allow players to continue playing the game in its current form of hard tackles and repeated blows to the head. However, I fear that discovery will not come for some time — if ever. In the interim, players (and parents) will have to know the risks, follow what protocols we have and accept the physical and mental outcomes of playing a really fun sport.

Joe Ruzicka is a retired Naval Aviator and F-14 Tomcat RIO. He lives in Lakewood and yearns for the days of Nolan Ryan fastballs.

Sometimes difficult to just say ‘Yes’

By Dr. Beth Leermakers

apply in my previous example. I trust my friend to take good care of her foster dogs.

I don’t worry if she does things a little differently than I do. Last week a woman vol“No, thank you. I can unteered to pick up a shelter dog and drop handle it myself.” I can’t him off at boarding — an offer that would believe I was typing these save me at least two hours and spare me words in response to a the aggravation of navigating LBJ in rush friend who had just graciously offered to take two Dr. Leermakers hour traffic. Although it was a no-brainer to accept her help, I was worried that she of my foster dogs instead wouldn’t do everything “right.” of just one. “I can handle 82 dogs (number Being a control freak, I sent her detailed changed to protect the not-so-innocent) if I know it’s only for a couple weeks.” What was I instructions about what to do when she got thinking?? What makes it so difficult to accept to the shelter (be sure they give you the paperwork with the correct rabies certificate and ask for help? and tag) and the boarding facility (get copies People may be reluctant to ask for help of the paperwork before you leave it there). for several reasons. In my case, I don’t want Although I sent her the ID number for the to impose on other people. It’s OK for me to stress myself out caring for too many big dogs, dog she was picking up, I neglected to send but other people shouldn’t have to do so. Even her a picture. When she sent me a picture of “Butch,” I was dismayed to discover he was when they offer. My friend has two cats as a completely different dog — a brown and well as two dogs, so her foster dogs have to be white, intact male instead of a black and white cat-friendly. The dog she took from me a few neutered male. Oops! weeks ago has been chasing her cats, so we Fortunately, I caught the shelter staff ’s needed to make a switch. In my mind, bemistake before she left the shelter parking lot, cause I don’t have the additional challenge of so she collected the correct dog. Of course, cats, it’s easier for me to take on a new foster I felt awful that she had to return the happy, dog. What I was really doing was taking responsibility for my friend’s well-being, instead albeit wrong, dog to the shelter. Although the process didn’t go quite as smoothly as it would of trusting her to know what she can handle.

She wouldn’t have offered to take two dogs (in have if I had picked up the dog, the correct dog made it to the boarding facility. In the exchange for the one I’m taking back) if she end, it’s important to ask yourself what’s the couldn’t handle it. worst thing that could happen if something I often encourage my clients to stop prodoesn’t get done your way? If the task still gets tecting their friends and family so much. You done reasonably well, or even gets done at all, have the right to ask someone to do someperhaps that’s good enough. thing for you. That person is responsible for In the future, when people offer to help telling you “no” if it’s too much or just doesn’t me, I will graciously reply “yes, please!” And I work for them. That doesn’t mean it’s OK to take advantage of someone who can’t say “no.” will thank them graciously — even if it doesn’t get done exactly my way. Today I contactAsking my friend to take four dogs would’ve ed my friend and asked her to please take a been too much. Similarly, saying “no” when I’m over-extended is my job. The ability to say second dog as she’d offered. She immediately agreed to do so. I’m learning … no is part of having good boundaries. I need to trust my friends to take care of themselves.

Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psycholIt’s not my job to protect everyone else's time ogist who specializes in stress management and and energy. well-being seminars, retreats and coaching.

I also have difficulty asking for or accepting help because then I’d have to give up some Contact her at 214-923-3766. Her bi-weekly blogs can be found at www.bethleermakersphd. control. The other person may not do things com. my way — aka “the right way.” This doesn’t bethleermakersphd.com

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CRIME WATCH July 29 – 1:19 a.m.

4300 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75219) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke a window, entered and stole property.

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the Loom women’s dress panty in which she gets stuck with a wedding dress on her head certainly, er, gives consumers a lengthy view of the product. But my favorite commercial is for the Sock Slider, which is a cradle where you wrap a sock around and slide yoor foot in. How could we have ever lived without it? And if you act now … A previous subject of Mull It Over in the humble, but loveable Katy Trail Weekly a few years ago, HoopIt¬-Up founder and former D Magazine publisher Terry Murphy died Monday at his Addison home. He was 78.

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July 29 – 1:33 a.m.

3300 Block, Oliver St. (75205) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect assaulted the complainant, displayed a handgun and stole money.

July 29 – 2:20 p.m.

5800 Block, E. University Blvd.

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

July 29 – 5:21 p.m.

5300 Block, E. Mockingbird Ln. (75206) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s license plate.

July 29 – 5:36 p.m.

1700 Block, N. Record St. (75202) Burglary of a Habitation: An

unknown suspect entered the complainant’s residence and stole property.

July 30 – 12:37 p.m.

3100 Block, Knox St. (75205) Theft of Property: The suspect stole the complainant’s property.

July 30 – 2:25 p.m.

3900 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

July 30 – 6:41 p.m.

2700 Block, Commerce St. (75226) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

open door and stole property.

July 31 – 4:10 p.m.

3100 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the keys to the complainant’s business.

Aug. 1 – 10:23 a.m.

900 Block, Dragon St. (75207) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect entered an opening in the building and stole wiring.

Aug. 1 – 11:35 a.m.

3000 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect smashed the complainant’s window, entered the vehicle and stole property.

July 31 – 8:07 a.m.

2300 Block, Reagan St. (75219) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect spray painted the complainant’s property.

Aug. 1 – 11:41 a.m.

3600 Block, Routh St. (75219) Criminal Mischief: The suspect used a cutting instrument to damage the complainant’s convertible vehicle.

July 31 – 10:39 a.m.

4800 Block, Cedar Springs Rd. (75219) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle through an

Aug. 1 – 2:37 p.m.

2900 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75219) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s property.

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ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL

Summer brings out algae blooms

By Naïma Jeannette @naimajeannette

It’s algae bloom season! The time of year when temperatures are hot, sun is in full effect, fertilizers and phosphates collect in bodies of water and the algae blooms are big. What happens next is fatal for anything living in the water and can also affect human health.

The algae that blooms due to high nutrients in the water from fertilizers and runoff, dies and bacteria start to decompose the algae. When bacteria decompose the dead plant life, bacteria in the water increases and oxygen in the water is depleted in the process. No oxygen = no life and organisms big like fish and small like phytoplankton die. The water becomes toxic and this process is called eutrophication.

A few weeks ago I had the glory of swimming in clear crisp clean water in Michigan and then similar refreshing water at the mouth of natural springs in the San Marcos River. I was in my happy place. Algae blooms and eutrophication don’t discriminate. They can happen in clean or murky waters, and freshwater, saltwater and brackish. This major water issue is popping up across the country and right here in our own backyard.

This year, Lake Texoma was hit with a golden algae bloom that resulted in approximately 157,000 dead fish counted in the Paradise Cove area. Golden algae produces ichthyotoxin, a fish toxin, that affects

gill-breathing animals. Just a few weeks I recently heard someone say on a ago, toxic algae was found in Lake Cliff in podcast, “I’m rethinking everything I do” Oak Cliff resulting in the City of Dallas in the context of what will we look back on issuing a health and safety alert as the high in 50-100 years and think, I can’t believe levels of bacteria are dangerous to humans. we did that. Will it be the amount of meat Cleaning up algae blooms is exwe ate and how we had huge feed lots of pensive. The National Oceanic and animals to feed our insatiable fast food Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) dependency? Will it be my recent need conservatively estimated that harmful for a chai latte from Starbucks? Or what algae blooms cost $82 million about our endless need to buy annually due to impacts on material items that end up in public health, tourism and the a landfill? What do you think seafood industry. Every region you’re doing that will look silly in the U.S. has been hit with a in 50-100 years? harmful algae bloom. As sciThe fertilizers and nutrientists continue to study this ents that feed algae blooms phenomena, evidence is groware caused by us. We eat the ing that harmful algae blooms food that requires the fertilizare increasing in frequency and Naïma Jeannette ers on the land that flow into intensity. the streams when it rains. We Climate change benefits eat the cows, chickens, turkey, algae blooms. Algae prefers warmer water, etc. that produce manure that washes into and because algae absorbs sunlight it our water bodies providing the energy for makes the water even warmer, promoting an algae bloom. We drive our cars conmore blooms. Higher carbon dioxide levels tributing to more carbon dioxide into our in our air and water support algae survival. atmosphere, which then increases it in our Changes in rainfall patterns are causing water systems. more drought and flood periods which Next time you hear about an algae support more nutrient runoff from surbloom on the news in our local area, don’t rounding watersheds, which causes algae just blame the city (as I’ve seen in the comblooms. Sea level rise creates more shallow ments), look in the mirror. areas along the coast that are perfect habitat for algae blooms.

Naïma Jeannette is a freelance writer, One question I often ponder, is how teacher and conservationist. Email her at long will it take for every human to realize naimajeannette@gmail.com or Tweet her @ our actions impact the world we live in? naimajeannette.

AUTOMOBILITY

Summer reading: booking the beach

By David Boldt

Collectibles are now commodities, and if you want to enjoy one, you’d best bring money We know — Brian Wilson … or buy this book. never supplied his fans with In what is a large — but a reading list. But the Beach not too large — format, the Boys didn’t suffer the “Endless The Art of the Classic Sports Summer” we endure in Texas, Car divides the subject into with heat and humidity infour subcategories. And while dexes reading like the 1/4 those categories broaden what mile speeds of Dodge’s new a purist might describe as a Demon. So we stay inside, and ‘sports car,’ the expanded defiwith the British Open behind nition — classic roadsters, us (well done, Jordan!) and the grand tourers, sporting coupes boys just beginning camp, we and ‘race bred’ — tell you open a book. Or two. almost all you need to know Given that the two selecabout the sports car genre. tions this month are coffee To the author’s credit, table books, if lacking a cofthis book doesn’t completefee table you’ll want to rent ly draw on the usual susone. And this: Neither of the pects. Obviously, the Ferraris, books will expand your unPorsches and — to a lesser derstanding of autonomy or extent — Benzes are included, diesel emissions. For that we’ll but so is AC, Renault Alpine refer you to Popular Science or and Britain’s oh-so-British Autoblog.

Marcos GT. The subject matter is rich, deep and varied, and well supported by an informative text. If we have a beef, it’s that the pics — all of which are stunning — are taken in a studio. We would have enjoyed some QUARTO outdoor photos, and/or archival From The Art of the Classic Sportscar. photography showing the subjects in The Art of the Classic competition. With that, the Sports Car: Pace and Grace overhead shot of the Renault

by Stuart Codling, with phoAlpine is — by itself — worth tography by James Mann. the price of admission, and You need only glance at the after you get past that you have automotive auction sites, or another 200 pages to enjoy. As become addicted — as I have the jacket blurb suggests, writ— to the daily feed supplied by ten — we’ll guess — by a oneBring-a-Trailer, to know that time realtor: “Buckle in for the art of the classic sports car a ride with the world’s most has devolved (more often than exciting cars!” And for the $50 not) into the ‘art of the deal.’ window sticker, why not? djboldt@sbcglobal.net

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The Complete Book Of Classic Volkswagens: Beetles, Microbuses, Things, Karmann Ghias and More by John Gunnell. In the spirit of full disclosure, my first car — acquired in high school — was a ’66 Bug in a color not unlike the Beetle gracing the cover of this-appears-to-be-complete volume. My intro to the Beetle, however, came from a family friend, whose succession of Volkswagens was in stark contrast to my dad’s procession of Dodge’s. My friend was an early convert, and while I’m not remembering what model years he would have driven, I know that in Lincoln, Neb. — a college town with a sizable import community — the VW was still an outlier, albeit a charming outlier.

A good deal of that charm is captured in Gunnell’s 250 (or so) pages, beginning — as he should — with the Beetle’s beginnings in post-World War II Germany and rounding the overview out with Volkswagen’s Thing; yeah, that Thing. In between are all the Beetles, Kombis, Ghias and Squarebacks you can say grace over. There’s even a Motor Trend cover of the 411, a mag I distinctly remember reading.

And the info is almost granular, without the reader consumed by that granularity.

And, thankfully, the author includes much of the classic advertising. That, in combination with a credible dealer network (which the French and British imports notably lacked), was responsible for a great deal of Volkswagen’s American success. Quirky charm — as we’d

Popsicle instead.

Soda Bar. Okay, when I said the W’s pool will be no reading here. With live DJs weekly and had the best view in town, I definitely only meant one of the most well-known young from downtown. The Nylo Dallas South adult scenes in the metroplex, SISU is Side Hotel lies just south of Interstate literally where the party’s at. Throw on 35 in the Cedars, giving it one of the your favorite, festy ensemble and break best views you could ask for in any out the glitter for this one — I promcity. Get your camera ready for this ise, you won’t be alone — and you’ll be one, because I’d bet money you can’t feeling like you’re at Coachella in no take a single look over the edge of their time. rooftop infinity pool without asking Stoneleigh Hotel. While this every random person in sight to snap a luxury hotel opened in Dallas nearshot of you. That is, if you can distract Ryann Gordon yourself from the view (and potential ly a century ago, the pool is anything but outdated. Their cozy, enchanting celebrities). pool provides the perfect Turtle Creek oasis, and City pools. If the raging party pool scene they’ve begun to make their name in the poolside isn’t really your thing, try out one of Dallas’ 17 scene here in Dallas. What started with candlelit, public pools. All free and right in the area, these poolside yoga has transformed into something kid-friendly pools are the most feasible way for closer to the mainstream parties that take over anyone to enjoy soaking up the sun next to a chloDallas at SISU and the Wet Deck every weekrinated body of water. I’m not going to lie and tell end. Stay up to date with their weekly Pool Daze you to plan on a quiet, relaxing trip to the pool, parties and maybe skip the mimosas for a tasty but who can complain about a free tan and dip?

know — only goes so far.

If we’ve one complaint it’s with the big book format.

Sure, that makes the pics and advertising pop, but it’s hard to hold and hard to put down.

Regardless, we’ll give it two air-cooled thumbs up, while trying not to drop it.

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

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Dallas Farmers Market – Partake in a variety of activities, games, crafts and a petting zoo to celebrate National Farmers Market Week. Come for the produce and stay for the fun. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. FREE!

Aug. 6

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Wyly Theatre – Five-time Tony-nominated playwright Douglas Carter Beane, with Dallas Theater Center, wraps up his newest musical adventure, “Hood.” Think you know the story of Robin Hood? Guess again. Follow the world’s sexiest thief on a new adventure. 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $20-$85.

Aug. 7

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Sundown at Granada – Come cheer on our neighbor Rachel Lindsay as she wraps up her journey to find love. Watch on two screens as Rachel meets the guys, enjoy $3 rosé specials and a great rooftop menu. 7 p.m.

Aug. 10

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Scardello Artisan Cheese – Experience comparative tastings of cheese and out-of-the-ordinary items that help focus on the distinct flavors of each cheese type. Cover the basics of how cheese is made and learn about cheese pairing fundamentals. 7 p.m. $40.

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Klyde Warren Park – This summer, LEGOLAND Discovery Center hits the road and is enlisting members of the public to help create a massive Ninjago-theme LEGO mosaic. Akin to a paint-by-numbers system, the public will use bricks to build small LEGO tiles that will combine to form a 6-foot-tall by 10-foot-wide image. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE!

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Sp tlight THE BIRTHDAY PARTY PROJECT

Bringing joy to homeless children through the magic of birthday parties.

Kids in transitional living are shown that they matter.

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.

QW hat is your mission or highest

purpose?

The Birthday Party Project's mission is to bring joy to homeless children through the magic of birthdays. We partner with homeless and transitional living facilities to host monthly birthday bashes.

besides money donations?

We love party supplies, new toys for kids ages 1-18 (but specifically looking for teen girl and teen boy gifts).

A

QW hat is your facility like?

A Because we host monthly birthday par-

ties all over the county, we have a warehouse in Addison where we keep all of our party supplies. We host 12 birthday parties a month in North Texas — our biggest market!

A

QW hat are some of the things provided at the parties?

A Included are activities and crafts, decorations, games, cakes, party favors, a birthday gift and a special badge presented by awesome volunteers.

Q H ow many kids are served each year?

A Over 26,000 kids have attended our

parties since 2012. We throw parties in Atlanta, Chicago, Washington D.C., Detroit, Los Angeles, New York, North Texas, Houston, Kansas City, Minneapolis and San Francisco.

QW hat is your impact, by the numbers?

QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are

available?

We love to have volunteers of all ages join us at a party! Our 2017 party dates are available online now!

A

QW hat do you think is the most import-

ant thing you do for the community?

Our birthday enthusiasts (volunteers) are the heartbeat of our mission. By hosting a birthday party, we are infusing joy into the fabric of our communities. Our parties are a chance to tell kids how much they matter, how important they are. We bring hope and joy to kids during a time of uncertainty and offer relief to families that are working towards self-sufficiency.

A

A · Celebrated over 4,000 birthdays with Q S uppose your nonprofit received a nearly 30,000 kids in attendance · With 10,000 birthday enthusiasts · Sang "Happy Birthday" over 900 times · Painted hundreds of faces (kids and volunteers) · Seen countless smiles

QW hat percentage amount actually

reaches those in need?

One hundred percent of all in-kind donations (party supplies) go to our parties, and 85 percent of all monetary donations go to hosting our parties!

A

QW hat are your critical needs now,

$20,000 check in the mail today … where would it immediately be put to good use?

With a gift of $20,000, The Birthday Party Project could enhance our mission by adding more parties in DallasFort Worth and beyond. By adding birthday parties, we immediately add new volunteer opportunities for families, corporations, individuals, etc.

A

Paige Chenault,“Chief Birthday Enthusiast,” answered this week’s questions.

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

Tuna baskets in any language

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Tuna nachos, sort of. That’s the best way to describe Canastas de Atun, literal translation is “tuna baskets.”

This fresh and inventive appetizer from RJ Mexican Cuisine chef Ron Van Hatten, aka Chef RV, is a little bit Asian and a lot Latin with a wild card hint of Cajun spices.

Sriracha-spiced mayo, fried wontons and lightly seared tuna team with mango salsa, slivered jalapeños and avocado butter to create a multi-layered f lavor one-bite f lavor explosion. Of course, you may substitute tortilla chips if you don’t want to fry wonton wrappers.

CANASTAS DE ATUN (TUNA BASKETS) 4 1/2 ounces sushi grade tuna steak 1 teaspoon Cajun spice blend or to taste 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon sriracha aioli (mayonnaise blended with Asian hot sauce) 3 fried wonton wrappers 1 tablespoon mango salsa 3 slivers of fresh, seeded jalapeno 9 thin slices pickled cucumbers 1 tablespoon mashed avocado or guacamole Heat cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.

Coat fresh tuna steaks liberally with your favorite Cajun spice blend. Add olive oil to skillet. When oil shimmers, add tuna and sear for 30 seconds, flip and cook for additional 30 seconds per side. Remove

RJ MEXICAN CUISINE

Canastas de Atun (Tuna Baskets) tuna and place in refrigerator until cool.

Remove tuna from refrigerator and chop into 1/4-inch pieces.

Place 3 dime size dollops of sriracha aioli on plate. Use a spoon and run it through the dollop to make a tear drop design for the plate. Place the three fried wontons on the plate, fill each shell with equal amounts of tuna and mango salsa.

Garnish each with 1 jalapeño sliver, 2-3 cucumber slices and 1 teaspoon mashed avocado or guacamole.

Makes 1 serving.

RESTAURANT REVIEW

Middle East cuisine in Deep Ellum

By Sara Newberry Zåtar, in cooking terminology, refers to both a specific herb (Origanum syriacum or Lebanese oregano) and a mix of herbs and spices that includes this herb, sesame seeds, sumac, and various other flavors, The exact mixture depends on what region (and whose kitchen) you are in. The spice mix is featured in many of the dishes included on the menu at its Deep Ellum namesake, which opened its doors in December 2016.

The menu is a mix of dishes that will be familiar to anyone who has visited other local Middle Eastern restaurants such as Afrah or Ali Baba: shawarma, hummus and falafel are all here. But it’s the inclusion of versions of other traditional dishes that’s exciting: I haven’t seen kebab karaz (lamb with sour cherries) or ismalliya (a dessert of toasted vermicelli and a custard-like cream called ashta) anywhere else in Dallas.

that are included in the dish. Again, it’s a plate I can see myself ordering anytime I’m there.

A halloumi caprese salad was also excellent.

Halloumi is a cheese of Cypriot origin that has such a high melting point that it can be seared in a pan or grilled. When it is SARA NEWBERRY cooked this way, it develWe sampled some of the ops a toasty caramelized hot meze or small plates, and crust. Here it’s combined with enjoyed them. Cheese cigars, a watermelon and a balsamic signature item, feature Lebanese reduction. I loved it and was sad cheese rolled in golden phyllo that I had to share it with my dough and fried. The cheeses guest. were intense — a similar flavor The one misstep in my exto feta — but were beautifully perience at Zåtar was the entree. balanced by the crisp and deliWe chose the shish taouk, or cate pastry. It’s a dish I can see grilled chicken brochette. It was myself ordering on every visit. so overly salty it literally burned Zåtar’s version of kebab karaz is my mouth. The cilantro potamade with kibbet, the minced toes and grilled tomatoes on the meat (usually beef, lamb or side were both tasty, I think, but goat) and bulgur mixture often my palate was still recovering shaped into ovals and fried. from the chicken’s overpowerHere, it has been shaped into ing flavor, so I can’t be sure. cups holding the sour cherries An incredible dessert of

kenefeh (left) mostly made up for the disappointing main course. A mix of savory (mozzarella-like cheese) and sweet (a semolina cake), it’s the perfect level of sweetness and has a lovely mix of textures. The floral aroma of a drizzle of orange blossom syrup pushed it from satisfying to sublime. I loved it.

I can see myself making a special trip to Deep Ellum to visit Zåtar again. From the friendly service to the selection of dishes I haven’t seen anywhere else in Dallas, they are doing most things right. I look forward to trying more of the creative and interesting dishes they have on offer.

ZÅTAR 2825 Commerce St. Dallas, 75226 Tuesday - Thursday: 5 – 11 p.m.

Friday - Saturday: 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Sunday: 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m./5 – 10 p.m.

972-863-7100 zatardallas.com

MOVIE TRAILER

‘The Big Sick’ worth seeing before it’s too late

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood

It’s been in theaters for several weeks and its time is coming to a close. This is why you should run, not walk, to the nearest theater for “The Big Sick.” This tiny “dramedy” will soon be lost in a sea of comic book movies and Oscar season Indies, but it deserves much more than its modest box office success so far.

“The Big Sick” is loosely based on the life AMAZON STUDIOS of husband and wife screenwriters, Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon. It is not only one Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan in “The Big Sick.” of the funniest movies of 2017, it will send your tear ducts into overdrive for approxiare several surprises. Most of those surprises will mately one hour straight of its 124 minute runhave hearts bursting with joy, sadness, glee … time. It also has layers of culture clashes, marital pretty much every emotion possible. strife and captivating performances from Zoe All of this could have become ridiculous, Zazan, Holly Hunter, and, believe it or not, Ray feel-good melodrama, but the script pulls no Romano. punches and director Michael Showalter, he of Nanjiani naturally plays the movie version “The State” and “Wet Hot American Summer” of himself and he meets Emily (Kazan) after she fame, is shockingly adept at getting fantastic perheckles one of his stand-up performances. They formances from every actor in the movie. It does have an awkward, yet hilarious one night stand run perhaps a few minutes too long, but considthat, despite their constant phony objections, ering “The Big Sick” is a Judd Apatow producbecomes a serious relationship. tion, that’s probably to be expected.

Unfortunately, their relationship is doomed Nanjiani is good, but slightly limited as the as Kumail’s highly traditional Pakistani family lead. He’s much better when interacting with is trying to force him into an arranged marriage other stand-up comedians (brilliantly played by and his mother continuously invites random Bo Burnham and Aidy Bryant) than verbally girls to their family dinners to meet him. These duking it out with Hunter and Kazan. His finest ridiculous encounters are only interrupted by his moment is also the most embarrassing one for mother insisting that Kumail goes to the basehis character and it’s fully squirm inducing. ment to pray, which he complies with but goes to However, Nanjiani and Gordon should get watch YouTube videos for five minutes instead. their formal attire together as their screenplay is Needless to say, Kumail is conflicted becertainly going to be nominated for Best Original tween love for his family, their strict Muslim Screenplay at this year’s Oscars. lifestyle and wanting more freedom to choose an There is also a strong possibility that Holly American life. Once Emily realizes he’s kept her Hunter and Ray Romano need to decide what a secret, it’s all over and their relationship comes they’ll wear for this year’s Oscar ceremony. It’s crashing down. hardly surprising for Hunter to be excellent as At that point, “The Big Sick” shifts gears she always is, but Romano is a revelation. Best from a very funny culture clash/romantic comeSupporting Actor and Actress nominations are dy to something more serious than a heart attack. definitely in the cards for each of them.

Emily becomes extremely ill and hospital bound The second half of “The Big Sick” requires and Kumail is visiting her when doctors decide at least half a box of Kleenex. It’s a moving, tridrastic measures need to be taken and they need umphant movie that is easily relatable for anyone to be taken quickly. who loves, well, anyone. It’s even more impressive Kumail is then in the awkward position of that in between the teardrops, there’s social comhaving to contact Emily’s parents (Holly Hunter mentary about race and religion that would never and Ray Romano), who he has never met. Their make the cut in a “studio romcom.” interaction is initially chilly as they know the deWhen critics and audiences put a bow on tails of their break up. Eventually, there is bondthe movie year, “The Big Sick” will certainly be ing which only elicits more tears and laughs. on the short list of 2017’s releases. It shouldn’t be It would be a disservice to “The Big Sick” missed and movies like this need your dollars so to give away any more of its plot details as there more like it can be made.

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By Candy Evans

candace@candysdirt.com Mayflower Estates has some of the most beautiful architect designed homes you’ll find anywhere in Dallas. It’s where you’ll find Candace Evans Walnut Place, the 25-acre estate now owned by Andy Beal, which is also on the market, just down the street. The 16-acre Phillips Estate is here. It’s also home to former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura. If you want privacy, exclusivity and an extraordinary setting, you want Mayflower Estates.

So, it comes as no surprise that builder Randy Hughes chose Mayflower Estates as the perfect location to create this stunning Mediterranean Italian renaissance revival mansion at 10227 Gaywood Road.

If Hughes' name sounds familiar, you’re probably a Dallas Cowboys fan. If you are a regular reader of CandysDirt (as you should be, you would have ALL the dirt)! Go ahead, subscribe!

In 1974, Randy Hughes was selected by the Cowboys as one of their 12 rookies. That “Dirty Dozen” helped the Cowboys to Super Bowl X. He was lauded by Tom Landry as the best safety in the league at the end of 1979.

Eventually, as happens to most players, he succumbed to a series of injuries that ended his football career. Lucky for us, however, as he went into luxury home construction and built a sprinkling of homes with veteran Gordon Todd across North Dallas and Plano.

He brought in architect Lloyd Lumpkins to create this 10,801-square-foot home in 2014. Together they have raised the bar for luxury construction in Dallas.

“To be honest, it’s a pleasure to market a home like this,” Burt Zinser, Allie Beth Allman listing agent, said.

“I feel privileged to be associated with it. The quality and attention to detail are unsurpassed. The house is like an art gallery. You can stand there and look at a detail for

10 minutes, and your appreciation for it just deepens.

Whether it’s the quality of the Venetian plaster or the design of the buttress ceilings, the details are flawless.”

The Mayflower Estates mansion has six bedrooms, seven bathrooms, four powder baths, a study, a game room and a home theater to beat all home theaters. The present owners brought in interior designer Richard Trimble to add his magic touch to the estate.

The beautiful photos shot by Natalia Zinser will give you all the pretty details, from the gorgeous antique light fixtures to the wide plank herringbone floors. But pretty is expected in a luxury home, so let’s get down to the nuts and bolts of what makes this a spectacular estate.

If you are familiar with the nuances of building a home theater, you will know most media rooms have seven speakers, one subwoofer and two surround sound speakers. When looking at a real estate listing with a great home theater, it will read “media room with 7.1.2 audio.”

This one reads, “Media room is the first in Texas to use the 10.2.4 audio.” That means it has a center channel, right and left channels, two more along the sides plus additional speakers in the ceiling, all by Bowers & Wilkins, leaders in the industry. It’s like being at a movie theater — well, more like being a theme park theater because there are also D-Box seats. Those are the seats that are programmed to move in perfect synchronization with on screen action in a film, known as motion-enhanced cinema seating.

Needless to say, the home has the latest state-of-theart automation. Everything is controlled from your phone or tablet, from the lights to the sound and security systems.

The exterior of the home is maintenance free with a lifetime finish. It’s also a designated Green Built North Texas home — gorgeous and energy efficient.

Luxury real estate agents see the best of the best on a daily basis, so we think it’s always important to find out what they notice in a home.

“It’s a tie between the resort-level lifestyle and the quality and attention to details,” Zinser said. “For the person that appreciates quality, they will be in heaven.”

Zinser listed the Mayflower Estates Italian Renaissance revival just three days ago for $7.75 million and yes, there are already people flying into town to see it. If you want a move-in ready estate, with the absolute best of everything, in an exclusive neighborhood, this just might be your next home.

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HAMMER AND NAILS

If you build it, they will come

By Stephan Sardone

stephan@sardoneconstruction.com Dallas has a reputation for being treeless, which couldn’t be further from the truth. My Lake Highlands neighborhood is full of beautiful, mature trees on large lots.

As I look at those sturdy trees, I become nostalgic for one of my favorite childhood memories.

I miss my old treehouse.

Building a treehouse is no easy undertaking, but well worth the effort. It not only becomes part of the family, it becomes part of the neighborhood. With that in mind, careful preparation is critical and above all, PINTEREST safety should be the number one concern.

Let’s differentiate between treehousAn ideal example of a tree house. es and playhouses. If your children are base of the tree should be able to support younger, you may want to consider a playsteps to enter the house on the ground of your backyard. house. A hanging My neighbors had one when I grew up, ladder grants acand they decked it out like a mini version cess, but can be of their house. They had a kitchen that more dangerous was stocked with empty food boxes, and especially for smalla table and chairs inside. It was great for er children. young children — especially girls — and it A single trunk was a fun place for everyone in the neighhouse can also be borhood to gather. And no climbing is considered, but it involved. must be well-engi- Stephan Sardone But a playhouse doesn’t nearly have neered and doesn’t the mystique of a treehouse. It becomes a have the appeal of private hideaway for groups of kids. It is a a treehouse supported by large branches. great place to stash games, comic books or If you build a single trunk house, make baseball cards. And it can be enjoyed for sure that the weight of the house is evenly generations. distributed and supported by a number of Consider hiring a construction prodiagonal braces. fessional to build your treehouse, just as Consider building the house on the you would if adding an addition to your ground first, and then disassembling it home. But if you are experienced and are and adding it to the tree in sections. This willing to take on the project, building a may seem time consuming, but you have treehouse can become a fun, neighbora better chance of having a level platform, hood activity. After all, the kids in the area which is most important for the stability of will be hanging out in the house. the treehouse.

Make sure that you talk to the neighIf your yard is susceptible to strong bors and get their blessing before you winds, make sure that you build the treebuild. You may want to have a barbeque house lower to the ground and make sure and have the neighbors over to help you that it has plenty of windows for proper build it. The more people involved, the faster the building process goes. This is not ventilation. Also, the health of the tree itself should be taken into consideration. a one-person project.

Make sure to keep plenty of room around Be sure to check if there are restrictions in your municipality regarding build- platforms so the tree can move. The tree should continue to grow even when suping a treehouse on your property. A buildporting your new second home. ing permit may be required.

The sturdiest trees, like maples or Sardone Design-Build Remodel is oaks, are the best foundation for a treelocally owned and operated. Sardone, his house. Make sure that the tree has branchwife and two daughters are Lake Highlands es that are thick and strong. They will be residents. bearing a heavy load. And, of course the

UNCLE BARKY’S BITES

Larry David has them laughing in Beverly Hills

By Ed Bark

unclebarky@verizon.net The people at HBO aren't dummies. So they saved Larry David for last during a three-hour cavalcade of panels in which he followed a new James Franco-starring series, "The Deuce," on the Times Square origins of the porn industry.

Let's just stick with Larry and the return of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," for whom the wait has been far longer.

Season 8's concluding episode aired on Sept. 11, 2011. Season 9, at the usual 10 episodes, arrives on Oct. 1. That's easily a record gap of indecision from David. Why now?

"Why not?" he asked in turn. "I was missing it. And I was missing these idiots."

Furthermore, "I like to quit things, too. It's a very natural thing," he told your dogged Katy Trail Weekly correspondent. From season to season, he's always fretted about not having enough good ideas, David said, noting that he likewise wrote a number of "season-enders" for "Seinfeld" before it actually in fact ended.

"It's my nature."

A highlight reel of the

upcoming season showed Larry blowing up at hardto-open shower products, Ed Bark chastising a woman for crying at a funeral ("I can't hear a thing. Shut up!") and appearing as a plaintiff on "Judge Judy" after a woman scrawled "Bald F**k!" on his driver's side window.

Bryan Cranston also guest stars as his therapist and recurring cast members Richard Lewis, Cheryl Hines, Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen will re-appear.

As always, David amiably deflected most questions with short-burst answers.

"Do people avoid you like the plague when they see you in public?" he was asked after noting that "TV Larry is just about a quarter-inch away from real Larry."

Still, "why would they want to avoid me?

Unfortunately, they don't avoid me," he said.

That one-liner later led to another.

Question: "How often do you become frustrated with humans?"

Answer: "Right now."

David was joined onstage by co-stars Susie Essman, Jeff Garlin and J.B. Smoove, plus executive producer Jeff Schaffer.

Two of them piped up when David was asked if President Trump and his freeform Twitter rants are now competition for him.

"Larry's been an inspiration to HIM," Essman contended.

"Well, I don't consider myself a prick," David interjected.

"The President is not funny. And Larry is funny. So no comparison," Garlin said with emphasis.

David also got asked about an upcoming episode of PBS' "Finding Your Roots" in which he learned of his relationship to Bernie Sanders, whom he sent up on several episodes of "Saturday Night Live" during the 2016 presidential campaign.

David thought it was supposed to be a secret before hearing that PBS had made a screener available.

"I thought there had to be some connection," he said.

"I don't know. Probably some distant cousin."

The star of "Curb" recently turned 70. At an earlier HBO panel on the network's upcoming Steven Spielberg biography, director Susan Lacy said the famed director's 70th birthday may well have made him more introspective and willing to participate. Eagles mainstay Don Henley was similarly reflective in an interview preceding a special 70th birthday concert last Saturday in Dallas.

Taking a second bite near session's end, Katy Trail Weekly dared to ask David whether he, too, had some deep thoughts.

"Extremely unpleasant," he said of the milestone birthday.

"Very unpleasant experience.

Thank you for reminding me.

There'll be no documentaries."

HBO also distributed a fake Larry David biography that credited him, among other things, with creating HBO's "Girls" and Netflix's "Orange Is the New Black."

In "Curb," says the bio, David "plays an incredibly gifted, lovable writer who spreads bonhomie and good cheer to everyone fortunate enough to encounter him."

That'll be the day. *** Also during the

Television Critics Association's annual summer "press tour:" Not at all surprisingly, ESPN insists that its latest acquisition, Rex Ryan, just be himself.

Which in his case, will be colorful, quotable and maybe even bombastic at times.

"I'd be such a phony otherwise. I'd have no interest in that whatsoever," the former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach told TV critics after being introduced as the newest member of ESPN's "Sunday NFL Countdown" team.

Tvworthwatching also wanted to know if he might be tempted to go back again. Or whether the relatively cushy hours and nice-sized salary could result in him joining the ranks of Jimmy Johnson, Jon Gruden and Bill Cowher.

Those three former head coaches now look like broadcasting or cable network lifers with no intention of again putting themselves through the gut-churning grind of running an NFL team. But they all also have Super Bowl rings as head coaches. Ryan still doesn't.

"Right now I've been coaching for 30 straight years.

So this is very different for me not to have a team," he said.

"It's very strange. So I won't close the door . . . But maybe this is the start of another career."

Johnson himself told Ryan, "You've gotta get one of these gigs." So perhaps that's the end game. "Will I miss it? I know I will," Ryan added. "But I'm sure I'll enjoy this as well."

Ryan also knows that his outsized temperament as a coach in a very real sense served as an audition for a television studio.

"Nobody called me about a coaching job, but I think every network called me in some capacity about being an analyst," he told tvworthwatching. "I guess just my style leads to this more."

He'll also get at least one tryout as a live game analyst.

In the first week of the NFL season, ESPN in later years has gotten a doubleheader. So for the second game on Sept. 11, Ryan will join Beth Mowins in the booth. She'll be the first woman to call an NFL regular season game in more than 30 years.

Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky.com, is a current board member of the Press Club of Dallas.

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CROSSWORD PUZZLE

ACROSS 1. Grate upon 5. Took steps 10. Gown features 16. Lodge dwellers 21. Sundance Kid’s girl

22. Lash of oaters 23. Sesame seed and honey treat 24. Pizarro victim 25. Bad spell 26. Snarls 27. Gentleman thief

— Lupin 28. Toe coverers 29. Not a know-it-all 31. Boor 33. About then 35. — Gulager of “Billy the Kid”

36. Used a prie-dieu 37. Sugar source 40. Balance-sheet guru 41. Shampoo additive 42. July hrs. in Chicago 45. Uh cousins 46. Snow

— (deception) 48. Spectacled dwarf 50. ‘80s hit “Rock Me —” 52. Realty listings 54. Storybook bear 55. Fraus, in Sp. 57. Latter-day Caesar 58. Ewoks’ forest moon 59. Blue Nile source 60. Sonic-boom makers 62. Railroad terminal 66. Familiar auth.

67. Knight’s need 69. Office machine 71. Viking letter 72. Most important 74. NASA counterpart 76. Circle sizes 78. Pol. party 79. Tees and tubes 80. Homesteader 83. Temporary fix 85. Aboveboard 88. Madrid museum 89. Sherlock creator 90. Kind of cast (hyph.)

93. Chatty feline 95. Of an epoch 97. Chou En- — 98. Authority (hyph.)

100. EMT technique 101. Morning star dwellers?

106. “Judith” composer 108. Yesterday’s hipster 110. Not digital 112. Castor, to Pollux 113. Weather alert 115. Dry wines 116. Lyric poems

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117. Bingo’s cousin 118. Kyoto sash 120. Art style 122. Fuel cartel 123. Carnival worker 124. Fly to pieces 128. Go, team!

129. Get spliced 130. Split 131. WNW opposite 132. Not common 133. Refrain syllables 135. Ask a question 137. Slander’s kin 139. Yoko of music 140. Terrarium plants 142. NFL scores 144. Jug or cooler 148. Beatrice’s beau 150. Veneer 153. Groovy 155. Play charades 156. Crept sidewise 157. Muse of astronomy 158. “Peer Gynt” author 159. Somewhat circular 160. Checks for prints 161. Nutritious legume 162. Ski lifts (hyph.)

163. Brain, maybe DOWN 1. “Fancy” singer 2. Bohr’s study 3. Leave slack-jawed 4. — Philippe watches 5. Casbah city 6. Barge routes 7. Pamphlet 8. It borders the Atl. 9. Fam. tree sprig

TRAVEL

wald.world@yahoo.com The National Park Service’s Senior Pass is one benefit of getting older. If you are over age 62, the pass allows holders to enter parks free of charge. If you drive a car, the whole carload gets in without paying. So youngsters, make friends with the elderly! Currently the pass costs $10 and is good for your lifetime. Effective at the end of this month, August, the price is scheduled to go up to $80.

Because the price is going up dramatically, so has demand, as seniors flock to buy the passes before the increase. You can buy passes online for an additional $20 processing fee, but it is unclear what price you will pay if your request isn’t processed until after August. With the defunding of government and parks, staff is struggling to keep up.

You can also buy a pass in-person by proving your age with a driver’s license at a park that sells the passes. Problem is, not all parks sell passes, and many of those that do are sold out.

MICHAEL WALD

The author with a pass.

I stood at one such sold out park and watched a senior citizen berate a poor park ranger for not having the passes to sell. His diplomatic skills got a good workout.

“The government ought to send out extras when they know the demand is going to go up drastically!” “You should take names and keep a list of those requesting passes before Aug. 31 so they can get the $10 price once cards are restocked.” Shout as much as you will, park rangers cannot sell you what they don’t have.

I personally wanted to buy passes for my wife and myself, although it is probably not necessary as we usually travel together. Still, if I were to die first, my card would no longer be valid. Armed with my wife’s proof of age, I found out the hard way that she has to be there personally to get a pass.

I went looking for a place to buy the pass in the Dallas area.

There are lists online of parks that have the pass. I called ahead to get directions. Of the first three parks that I called, two had recordings which said they were out of passes. The third directed me to one of the first two.

Information on the web about where to buy passes is unreliable. Call ahead.

Chances are good the park will not have passes.

I finally found a pass for sale at Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge, a great park outside Sherman on Lake Texoma. Plan to spend time to see the park if you go.

That left getting a card for my wife still on the to-do list.

On a recent trip southward,

YOUR STARS THIS WEEK

by Stella Wilder

The coming week will require of everyone the ability to take the unusual in stride in order to avoid unnecessary delays and, in the most serious situations, actual derailment of the sort that can put a plan behind schedule by weeks or even months. The greatest dangers are self-made; whoever overreacts to upcoming events is sure to make things much more difficult than they have to be, and will actually be threatening progress, not only for him- or herself, but for everyone involved, directly or indirectly. The best approach is to follow the road one has laid out in advance, but without being inflexible in any way — for midstride adjustments are sure to be necessary on more than one occasion for most. Wherever people are unwilling to bend, there you will find needless conflict.

Progress will not be measured in large increments, but tiny ones — but that doesn't mean that a small, measurable step is any less important than the big strides one may have hoped to make. On the contrary, for now the greatest import may be carried by something that would have been judged trivial only last week.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) A change in mood halfway through the week can certainly do you good, though you may not be responsible for it. Go with the flow. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You may find yourself strapped for cash — or short on some other resource that is absolutely necessary. Don't

be afraid to ask a friend for a loan.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) A delay as the week opens will provide a rare opportunity to give your plans a final once-over before setting them in motion.

(Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – Those who are accustomed to your antics will be surprised to learn that you are trying to take an unusually conservative approach. Don't tip your hand.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may have to do much with little, but you can prove that your cup doesn't have to be running over for you to win the day. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – An early start is recommended, but what that means to you will be different from what it means to anyone else. Don't let criticism put a damper on your mood.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Practice makes perfect — usually.

It can also make a mess of something that you had down to a science. Don't overwork it! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – Take things more quietly than usual, and you'll be able to make clear assessments as you progress. A friend will help you take things in stride.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You are looking forward to making an entrance of sorts later in the week, and you must make sure that you are prepared for what

follows. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – Events early in the week may put you on guard for a while, until you realize that you are largely immune to what is happening to others.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You'll want to share your observations all week long. Those who are most receptive can prove quite useful to you at a later date. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You are not likely to progress in the ways you had hoped, but what happens instead can prove highly productive nevertheless.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may find yourself in charge of something about which you have much to learn in little time. Help will appear disguised as something else. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You may mistake someone's behavior as a snub of some kind, but he or she is only setting the scene for a major triumph later in the not-sodistant future.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) The assistance you get isn't the kind you were looking for, but you mustn't complain, since it's being provided gratis. See what you can do with it. (March 6-March 20) – You can see what lies ahead with greater clarity than usual — and all because you took someone's advice. Show your gratitude freely.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You may not be in the mood for

drama (2 wds.)

86. A satellite of Jupiter 87. Faint gleam 91. Open-wide word 92. Cereal grains 93. Kind of mom 94. Hemmed and hawed 95. Eve’s grandson 96. Toupee, slangily 99. Burned up the road 102. AC supply 103. Like a good sentry 104. Softball teams 105. Night racket 107. Yvette’s school 109. Showbiz org.

111. Yep opposite 114. Cinemax rival 117. Harmful things 119. Not working 121. Melodrama shout 122. Felt obligated 123. Large monkeys 124. Blown away 125. “Kubla Khan” locale 126. Lamp-plug parts 127. Scolding 130. Tear gas target 134. Pitfall, maybe 136. Nick 137. Tibet’s capital 138. Bummer of a car 140. Some narcs 141. Glance over 143. Angry mood 145. Confer upon 146. Gen. — Bradley 147. Fuse together 149. New Year in Hanoi 151. Picnic pest 152. Roman 502 154. Flow back

OFF THE MARK

Park Service gives elder travelers discount

By Michael Wald

10. Elm offering 11. Cigarette goo 12. “Kidnapped” ltrs.

13. With, to monsieur 14. Sudden terror 15. Himalayan guide 16. Ike’s ex 17. Genetic strand 18. Stalactite shape 19. Fonda’s “Cat —” 20. Happens next 30. Scornful gaze 32. “Fernando” group 34. Engine parts 38. Bradley and McBain 39. Human trunk 41. Snake or calculator 42. Of poor quality 43. Richie Valens tune 44. Henry VIII, for one 46. Reno and Jackson 47. Fall birthstone 49. Mr. Milquetoast 51. Facilitate 53. Beethoven works 54. Aspirin target 56. Cookbook instruction 59. So 61. Realizes 63. Roly-poly 64. Cager Shaq — 65. ASU locale 67. Token amount 68. Speak ill of 69. Volcanic crater 70. Informer 73. Loses feathers 75. It takes a licking 77. Bubbly drinks 81. Prefix for center 82. Dawn goddess 84. More civil 85. TV courtroom

we headed to the Mammoth National Monument outside Waco, just a little way off I-35.

We were disappointed to learn that they do not sell the pass.

Even if you have a pass, this park still charges, as their fee is for a tour and entrance to an exhibit hall, technically not to the park, which is open to all.

The Mammoth Park had a brochure and directions to a nearby park that was supposed to have the pass. I called ahead; the phone was answered! They did not have passes, but directed me to yet another nearby park. We got the pass, but it took about an hour longer than we had planned.

It may be hard to find a $10 pass available for sale. But patience and persistence will likely pay off, especially if you are willing to go the extra mile.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel.

He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com.

Follow him @Adventourist and see where he is off to next.

Copyright 2017 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. the kinds of things that usually fill your week. What you do instead will depend on what a chance encounter brings. (April 5-April 19) – While helping someone else, you can also satisfy your own needs and desires. You'll derive great satisfaction from a job well done.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may find yourself far from home toward midweek, but it won't be necessary to return anytime soon. Explore new territory.

(May 6-May 20) – You'll be preoccupied by notions of belonging — or not belonging. Whether or not you fit in will depend in large part on how you see yourself.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You can take what someone else gives you and turn it into something entirely new that works much better for you than it has in the past. (June 7-June 20) – You'll enjoy playing fast and loose with your own sense of time. On many occasions, you needn't pay any attention to the clock at all.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) Do not ignore the details, and don't let anyone tell you that your position is untenable. You have the advantage and will prevail.

(July 8-July 22) – Waking and sleeping will need to happen according to a schedule that is stricter than usual if you want to be as refreshed — and focused — as possible.

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

● The numbers within the heavily 8-6-17

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

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

KenKen® is a registered trademark of Nextoy, LLC. ©2017 KenKen Puzzle LLC. All rights reserved. Dist. by Andrews McMeel. www.kenken.com

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By Sally Blanton

AUGUST 4 - 10, 2017

SCENE AROUND TOWN

sallyblanton455@gmail.com

Society Editor

Birthday Celebration Chef Janice Provost Parigi Restaurant

The Birthday Girl

Patron Party Genesis Shelter Luncheon Home of Amanda and Brint Ryan

Dr. Gerald Turner, Gail Turner

Chuck and Beth Thoele

AWARE Grant Recipients Announced Royal Oaks

Co-Chair Penny Reid, President Venise Stuart, Co-Chair Angela Fontana

Jennifer and Aaron Tobin

“Forget Me Not” Alzheimer’s Association Gala The Plaza at Edgemere

Audrey Ewalt, Ashley Wessel, Kathryn Langford, John Mula

Frank and Joan Fuller

Kenneth and Texie Weatherwax

Dallas Women’s Foundation Leadership Forum Omni Hotel

Award recipients Nora Drutz-Rogney, Baylor University and Lindsey Ross, TCU

Roy Alston, Carla Harris, Cheryl Alston

Ellenore Knight Baker, Shonn Brown, Hilda Galvan

Margot Murphy, Laura V. Estrada

SHOP THE TRAIL

COMMUNITY COUNTS. KEEP IT LOCAL.

To be featured in this section, call: 214-27-TRAIL or email: info@katytrailweekly.com

SERGIO’S JEWELRY

Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store.

Birthstone for August is the Peridot.

“Wear a Peridot or for thee, no conjugal felicity; The August-born without this stone, ‘tis said, must live unloved and lone.”

We appraise jewelry and coins. Our specialty is Custom Designs – we use CAD software and a 3-D wax printer.

We use a Laser welder for repairs on antiques, eyeglasses and other delicate items. All jewelry repair is done on site.

We replace batteries and repair watches. While-you-wait repair service is available.

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

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

JOE O’S DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTER Family Owned and Operated.

Great services and great prices!

The true environmentally friendly dry cleaners. Tailoring services available.

Serving Dallas since 1986.

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

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

COBBLESTONE SHOE HOSPITAL

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

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

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

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

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

214-742-8646 Riverside Grill 940 Riverfront Blvd.

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

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

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

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

The Ginger Man - Uptown 2718 Boll St. 214-754-8771 The Idle Rich Pub 2614 McKinney Ave. 214-965-9926 Nickel and Rye 2523 McKinney Ave. 214-389-2120 The Quarter Bar 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-0106 Time Out Tavern 5101 W. Lovers Ln. 214-956-9522 Uptown Pub & Grill 3605 McKinney 214-522-5100 Windmill Lounge 5320 Maple Ave. 214-443-7818 BREAKFAST AND/OR LUNCH Bailey’s Cafe 2525 Inwood Rd., #123 214-350-9445 Original Pancake House 2900 Lemmon Ave. 214-528-7215 4343 W. NW Hwy,#375 214-351-2012 Two Sisters 3111-C Monticello 214-526-1118 BURGERS, DELI & SANDWICHES Blues Burgers 1820 W. Mockingbird 214-750-9100 BGR – The Burger Joint 3001 Knox St., #108 469-941-4471 Burger House 6913 Hillcrest 214-361-0370 Chip’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 4530 W. Lovers Ln. 214-691-2447 East Hampton Sandwich Co. 6912 Snider Plaza 214-363-2888 Gazeebo Burgers 5950 Royal Ln. 214-368-3344 Goff’s Hamburgers 6401 Hillcrest 214-520-9133

Great American Hero 4001 Lemmon Ave. 214-521-2070 Hunky’s Old-Fashioned Hamburgers 3930 Cedar Springs 214-522-1212 Jake’s Hamburgers 2702 McKinney, #101 214-754-8001 Jersey Mike’s Subs 3001 Knox St. 214-520-7827 5301 W. Lovers Ln. 214-350-7611 8411 Preston Rd., #118 214-691-7827 Mooyah Burger 6713 W. N.W. Hwy. 214-987-2666 Potbelly Sandwich Shop 5921 Forest Ln., #100 972-392-7771 Smashburger 4235 W. NW Hwy, #100 972-220-1222 Snuffer’s 8411 Preston Rd, #112 214-265-9911 Subway – SMU area 6935 Hillcrest 214-444-9068 Village Burger – West Village 3699 McKinney 214-443-9998 Wild About Harry’s – Katy Trail Serving up Harry’s mother's recipe of creamy frozen custard in many flavors made daily, award-winning hot dogs & a friendly atmosphere, Harry's has become the place to eat and relax for everyone.

Open: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., 7 days a week. www.wildaboutharrys.com 3113 Knox St. 214-520-3113 CHINESE Howard Wang’s China Grill 3223 Lemmon Ave. 214-954-9558 4343 N.W. Hwy, #345 214-366-1606 Royal China

WINDING ROADS

joannholt@gmail.com After hearing that Hat Creek Burger Co. will open its first Dallas area restaurant this fall, I decided to visit one of the fast food restaurant’s branches on a recent trip to Austin. The casual dining restaurant puts an emphasis on family fun.

Founded in 2008 in an Austin food trailer, Hat Creek Burger Co. proclaims its mission is to serve fresh food and offer community fellowship.

Press materials say they focus on “quality ingredients and helpful service, which keeps loyal guests coming back for more family fun. Hat Creek will always be a place for good food, good friends and good fun. It’s that simple.”

Known for all-natural beef burgers, homemade gluten-free chicken flashers, specialty shakes, and beer and wine, Hat Creek loves sourcing from Texas brands and purveyors. From Vital Farms and Cuvée Coffee to Nolan Ryan Beef and Hot Dang Veggie Burgers, guests know their eating quality food anytime of

the day.

My daughter and I met our favorite college student, Kenneth, at a midway location between Lakeway and San Marcos.

It turned out to be their flagship location, which opened in West Lake Hills in 2011. This is a great corner site, right at the intersection of Bee Cave Road and Highway 360. There are lots of oldgrowth trees providing sufficient shade to keep the playground area busy even in 90 degree temperatures. We especially loved the way the company had saved one of the old trees by just building the deck around the tree.

If you have a good experience at Hat Creek, there’s a bell to ring on the way out. We heard the bell ring frequently while we tried a Signature burger (double meat and cheese with happy sauce and spicy sauerkraut), fries, a Berry salad and a Little Hat burger. As promised, the food was made with fresh ingredients and service was very friendly. I definitely rang the bell as we left.

Hat Creek was started by former Longhorn

MULL cont'd from page 1 rheumatoid problem,” Lilly said. “Finally the doctors said I had Polymyalgia Rheumatica. It is an autoimmune disease. It eventually attacks everything, and really goes after the soft tissue.”

According to a report from the website activebeat, “Polymyalgia Rheumatica is an inflammatory disorder of the muscles and joints that typically afflicts those over the age of 65. It can set in quickly and causes muscle pain and stiffness to both sides of the body, typically affecting the shoulders, upper arms, neck, buttocks and hips.”

It particularly affected Lilly’s shoulders. A visit to a stem cell center to treat his youngest son opened his eyes to the unique procedure. After talking to former college football head coach Jackie Sherrill, who he met through the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, he began stem cell treatment through Celltex in Houston.

After two visits to Mexico to have procedures done on his shoulders, Lilly can play golf and returned to an active lifestyle. “I can do everything now [after the stem cell procedure],” Lilly said. ”Before, I couldn’t wash my hair, put my socks on or tie my shoes. I used to have my wife drive. I thought it was all over. I thought I was gone.”

With pro football training camps now open, Lilly remembers the rigors of his first camp. “We went to Northfield, Minnesota. I was there for two weeks of two-a-days and then went to Chicago for two weeks of training to play in the All-Star Game.” An All-American at TCU, Lilly participated in the now defunct Chicago Charities College All-Star Game, where a team of college seniors played the National Football League champions.

He met the Cowboys for an exhibition game against the Minnesota Vikings the day after the College AllStar Game. “Why aren’t you taped and suited up?” head coach and fellow Hall of Famer Tom Landry asked. “Well coach, I just played in a game the night before,” Lilly said.

“That’s OK,” Landry said. “You can play defense and run down the field on kicks and punts.”

Lilly played in one of the most famous games in NFL history ­— the 1967 NFL Championship game versus the Green Bay Packers — known as “The Ice Bowl.”

6025 Royal Ln., #201 Wang’s Chinese Café 6033 Luther Ln.

214-361-1771 214-265-1688

COFFEE & SPECIALTIES Drip Coffee Co. 4343 W. Lovers Ln. 214-599-7800 Oak Lawn Coffee 2720 Oak Lawn 214-219-5511 Sip Stir Cafe 3800 McKinney, #180 214-443-9100 Starbucks 2801 Allen St., #180 214-965-9696 3216 Knox St. 214-520-2273 4343 W. NW Hwy. 214-654-0704 Union Coffee Shop 5622 Dyer St. 214-242-9725 ECLECTIC Angela’s Cafe 7979 Inwood Rd. 214-904-8122 Black-Eyed Pea 3857 Cedar Springs 214-521-4580 Bread Winners Café & Bakery 3301 McKinney Ave. 214-754-4940 5560 W. Lovers, #260 214-351-3339 Buzzbrews 4334 Lemmon Ave. 972-521-4334 Café Brazil 3847 Cedar Springs.

214-461-8762 Café Express 5600 W. Lovers, #109 214-352-2211 Denny’s 2030 Market Ctr. Blvd. 214-749-6215 Dick’s Last Resort 2211 N. Lamar, #100 214-747-0001 Eden Rest. & Pastries

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Hat Creek Burger Co. of Austin heads for Dallas

By Jo Ann Holt

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

See the full list at our website: KatyTrailWeekly.com

JO ANN HOLT

Interior of Hat Creek Burger Co. and Dallas native Drew Gressett, who now has five restaurants in the Austin area. Hat Creek will expand to 3321 South Custer Road in McKinney this fall, followed by branches in Dallas, Rowlett and Allen soon after.

Founding partner Gressett said, “We are so excited to bring Hat Creek Burger Co. to North Texas. Our family has deep ties to Dallas and we plan to serve Dallas families with exceptional food and friendly service.”

Hat Creek’s McKinney location extends their commitment to provide an enjoyable family dining experience by providing a unique playscape and flat screen

TVs. They will also feature Tuesday Family Nights with half-price burgers after 5 p.m. In addition to lunch and dinner options, Hat Creek Burger Co. offers breakfast featuring breakfast hats, tacos, breakfast platters and pancakes from 7 to 10:30 a.m. daily.

True to the Hat Creek mission, the McKinney location will continue the tradition of offering community support by providing fundraisers for schools and community groups, offering party space and supporting nonprofits in the area.

Jo Ann Holt is a longtime journalist, now writing about cars, entertainment and travel.

“We got there on Friday,” Lilly said, “and worked out on Saturday and it was 18 degrees, no wind and sunny.

It was very nice. The field was pretty soft. We put footmarks all over the place.”

The Cowboys hoped to use the footprints as a source of traction. The next day was -16 F below with a 35 mile-an-hour wind. The field was a sheet of ice and the footprints had disappeared. “Ernie [coach Stautner] didn’t want us to wear gloves,” Lilly said. “Immediately, icicles started forming from our nose. On the first play, the referee blew his whistle. He tore his lip off and had a blood icicle hanging down.” The Cowboys lost in the last seconds 21-17.

Lilly played in two consecutive Super Bowls in 1970 (a 16-13 loss to the Baltimore Colts) and in 1971, a 24-3 rout of the Miami Dolphins. Lilly had a 29-yard sack of Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese, which is a Super Bowl record. “I had help on that. I told Larry Cole if he was a little faster he might have gotten him.

I saw him [Griese] at a memorabilia show recently and he said ‘I still haven't gotten over that.’ I said, ‘Get over it.’”

After his playing career, Lilly was involved in a beer distributorship, a photo gallery and a promotional products company with his oldest son Bob, Jr. Now retired, Lilly still makes special appearances and has lived for more than 20 years in the Sun City community in Georgetown, Texas north of Austin. He and his wife Ann have been married 45 years.

While Lilly thinks that today’s game is good, he doesn’t like free agency and said, “There’s not the same dedication that there was in the ’60s and ’70s.” With regards to playing today, he mentioned a quote from former defensive end Gino Marchetti who said “I don’t know if I could play today. I’d have to lift a lot of weights. But I’ll tell you one thing, I am not sure that they could play back when I played. They would have to play the whole game.”

When Lilly walks on to the stage to join his Hall of Fame brethren, he can look back on how lucky he was to play in the golden age of football. He can also dwell on how lucky he is to even be there.

rabbi, a priest and a lawyer.”

Among Pearlman’s diverse avocations is as a Cantor Soloist at Temple Emanu-El, a role he has enjoyed for years. He stands with the Rabbi at the bema (dais) in the traditional wear, and chants and sings from the Torah and Sabbath prayers.

This summer the versatile actor was seen in Garland Summer Musicals’ “The Producers,” in which he played a shyster theater producer. In the legendary “Fiddler on the Roof,” he was compelling as Tevya.

Pearlman said, “In a way, [‘The Minotaur’] shows three points of view that have their own laws and their own myths that need to be repeated and abided by to keep their systems going.” He continued, “I absolutely love this play. It is based on the Greek myth about Theseus versus the half man/half bull Minotaur, and it questions what is faith, what is fate, what is pre-ordained, and what are the choices that we make in our lives.”

“It also deals with love and all the different kinds of love there are throughout our lives,” he added.

With a life immersed in theater and Judaism, Pearlman’s day job is house manager at Dallas Children’s Theater, where he also works in the box office and manages the store.

In 2014, the accomplished performer was nominated for a Column Award for Best Actor in a Play for his role of Irving Bubbalowe in “Too Many Cooks.”

He graduated from The University of Southern California with a BFA in acting. He spent eight years in New York “doing the actor/

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Pearlman may be one of the local theater community’s most called-upon actors. His credits include performances at WaterTower Theatre, Dallas Theater Center, Stage West and Circle Theatre. He rounds out his credits with roles at Lyric Stage, Dallas Children’s Theater, Uptown Players and Garland Summer Musicals in addition to Theatre Three and Theatre Too. “I’ve had fulfilling experiences with each of these theaters and with many other smaller theater groups,” he said.

“Patty Granville at Garland Summer Musicals has also given me the amazing opportunity to take on the iconic roles of Tevya in ‘Fiddler on the Roof ’ and Max Bialystock in ‘The Producers.’ I feel very fortunate that I have not been type cast into a certain performer, but get to ‘cross the line’ from musical to straight plays,” Pearlman said.

Besides a generous cache of live theater, both dramatic plays and musicals, Pearlman has done TV commercial spots, including a current one for Seconds and Surplus and another for Total Wine and More.

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