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Free tickets to ‘Hospitality Suite’ Senseless Productions and Aimbridge Hospitality present “Hospitality Suite” at Gilley’s South Side Music Hall at 1135 S. Lamar St. featurPhoto courtesy of Ralph Strangis ing former Dallas The cast of "Hospitality Suite."

Stars announcer Ralph Strangis as the lead role. Katy Trail Weekly has two pairs of tickets for opening night on Friday, Aug. 19 at 8 p.m. Email info@katytrailweekly.com with your contact information for a chance to win. — David Mullen

Child immunizations in Uptown Located at 3966 McKinney Ave. just north of Blackburn Street, Church of the Incarnation Episcopal hosts a back to school immunization clinic on Photo courtesy of Church of the Incarnation Saturday, Aug. 20 from 1-3 p.m. The event is free to the public and is an easy way to bring your child’s shots up to date. Immunizations are provided by Texas Care Van. Free student sports physicals will also be given. First come, first served. Participants need to bring their immunization records.

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The Landing lands at Double Wide The Landing — amidst a national tour — appears at The Double Wide at 3510 Commerce St. on Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. The Landing is a solo artist that combines infectious Indie Synth-pop with a classically trained ear for orchestration, and refers to his genre as “Space-pop,” an ode to a style of music popularized by Photo courtesy of The Landing composers of the 1950s and ’60s, at the height of the Space Race. Go to double-wide.com for more details. — Kristi Shinfuku

Social to benefit Humane Society

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Planet Blue Dallas is planning a fun summer social to benefit the Texas Humane Society on Thursday, Aug. 18 from 6-8 p.m. at 3010 Henderson Ave. The festivities will include cocktails, a braid bar by Dear Clark Hair Studio, raffles, a DJ and more! It will be hosted by Molly Tuttle of Fashion Veggie with a special appearance by Catherine Lowe (left) of LoweCo and The Bachelor. — Emily Sharp

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INSIDE

Notes from the Editor House Call Life on the Trail Bubba Flint Mull It Over Fitness Uptown Girl Community Calendar Charity Spotlight Dotty Griffith Recipe of the Week

Trail to Good Health Along the Green Trail

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DOWNTOWN

New name, look for 1401 Elm Street building

By Jeanne Culver

center, destination restaurants and entertainment unlike anyjeanne@culverpr.com thing presently offered in the Dallas area. The retail space is Drever Capital designed to serve those who Management has announced live or work downtown and the long-awaited new name offer shopping to those visiting for 1401 Elm Street, the 50the Dallas city center. Office story, 1.5-million-square-foot space will be available to those vacant tower that occupies an who are looking for a work entire city block in the Dallas environment with best in class central business district. The iconic Dallas building, origiRendering courtesy of The Drever services just steps away. A myrFacade for the remodeled building The Drever. iad of on-site amenities for The nally the First National Bank Drever include an outdoor terof Dallas, will now be known race rooftop deck, resort-style residential, hotel, spa, retail, office and as The Drever. infinity pool, fire pits, rain showers, fitness restaurants with an expected delivery date “The Drever is a legacy for my famcenter, dog concierge, dog park and public of 2018, the building’s entrance faces Elm ily and the generations to come. This is art throughout the interior and exterior of Street and is bordered by Akard Street, a long-term commitment for us,” said the building.

Pacific Avenue and N. Field Street. It once Maxwell Drever, chairman of Drever Currently downtown Dallas’ largwas home to the fictional leather-floored Capital Management. “The Drever will est renewal project and largest empty offer a transforming neighborhood a first office of J. R. Ewing in the TV series building, plans for The Drever focus on class, high quality and community-driven “Dallas” and the Dallas Petroleum Club creating an inviting environment with gathering place for living, working, shop- from 1965-86. art installations intended to enhance the Project specifics include a 236-room ping, visiting and relaxing.” city’s culturally rich and largest contigufive-star hotel, 27 floors offering 348 resUnder construction to be redevelous urban arts district in the nation. idential rental units, a spa and wellness oped into a luxury high-rise combining

JUST FOUND

People really dig excavation playground

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com Everyone has heard of extreme games, but this one might scoop them all.

About one and 1/2 hours north of downtown Dallas offU.S Hwy. 75 is the small Texas town of Pottsboro. On Highway 289 sits a 15-acre lot full of heavy construction equipment. Could it be another tract home development? No, it is actually a playground for wannabe excavators.

“You are a kid. You are always playing outside in a sandbox,” Robert Nerl, general manager of Extreme Sandbox, Texas said.

“Even today, you see kids playing video games with heavy equipment. So you

Photos courtesy of Extreme Sandbox

Excavation machines face-off in the 15-acre Pottsboro Extreme Sandbox. were always intrigued with things moving, machinery, being able to move dirt with

machines. So being able to bring people out and operate heavy equipment — the stuff

they see everyday — whether see DIG on page 11

LOWER GREENVILLE

Ships back on course after short stay in dry dock

By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com

If it’s checkered tablecloths and waitpersons dressed in nautical gear you’re anticipating, that’s probably up the street. The atmosphere at Ships Lounge on Lower Greenville is what you expect a dive bar to be. Very low key and divey.

This is not a trendy night club offering 100 draft beers and dozens of mixed concoctions. Rather, it’s a kick-back dive serving your mainstream Buds and Millers, vodka and gin. No frozen margaritas or fuzzy navels onboard here!

“Ships is like an authentic hole in the wall,” explained Naser Nayeb, who bought the watering hole along with Matt Pikar. The business partners also own Nora’s and Dallas Beer Kitchen, both on Lower Greenville.

You will find some old relics with a

nautical theme, like iron railings, hourglasses and compasses. Wooden benches, old leather chairs and bar stools, and a solid wooden bar add to the rustic atmosphere.

The bar reopened in July after a hiatus, while the owners had some work done to the building. All the tenants had to move out temporarily.

Ships doesn’t have live music or a Karaoke night, but it’s the dive’s old fashioned jukebox that’s the center of attention. It’s so unique that it was named the Best in the City by one of the area’s most prestigious publications.

It’s push-button, not digital like current models and plays period music, not even close to hip hop or current rock. Ships goes almost overboard with Happy Hour guests at 5-7 p.m. daily. On Wednesdays, free chili dogs help you over the see SHIPS on page 9

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

Teach children before school starts

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com Wondering why anyone would watch “Skin Wars: Fresh Paint?”

Haven’t reality shows run their course?

Television, if nothing else, is cyclical and known for David Mullen being unoriginal. Once a theme takes hold, a regurgitation of the same premise comes along on the same or another network for seasons.

Decades ago it was the western, as America experienced explosive growth in California and the left coast. Then it was the family comedy, the racy comedy, the woman-empowered shows, the black family comedies, the money-obsessed family drams, the mixed couple relationship-based sitcoms, and now the reality show genre. With ratings dwindling, television networks and studios must look to break the mold, body painting shows notwithstanding … Once in a while I will stumble upon something that I find educational and inspiring. No, nothing that came out of the national party conventions or the Rio Olympics coverage. This is from the Episcopal Center for Children, a nonprofit organization serving children with special needs ages 5-14 in the Washington, DC area. This is a simple checklist of things to do with your children over the summer —­when on vacation or not —­that helps reinforce learning and prepares them for the next year of school. Their suggestions include simple and basic values that seem to have gone away with video games and smartphones. Suggestions like “read a book every day.” Friends of mine are avid readers and take paperbacks to the beach or pool.

One starts the book and after 40 or so pages, tears the section off and hands it to the spouse who then reads the section. They each finish the book within an hour

WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THOSE GREAT BOARD GAMES WE GREW UP WITH? of each other and now have all afternoon or evening to discuss.

What a great idea to share with children or have brothers and sisters engage in the practice.

I could see a father and son or daughter sharing a sports book or biography. Then recycle the book.

Another was “play a board game” together. Whatever happened to those great board games we grew up with? They suggest “going on a scavenger hunt” and stage an A to Z game where you have to find something that starts with every letter that can be played inside or outside. They propose an experience called “pick something.”

Pick fruit or vegetables at a pickyour-own farm. Learn about how it’s grown and different ways to cook or prepare what you pick. I know these ideas seem so basic, but somehow have disappeared as everyone searches for the next Pokémon … I would like to add to the ideas “read a map or an atlas.” I think geography is essential in the development of youth.

They are fun to explore and to draw. That said, I was geographically challenged two columns ago when I pled ignorance to the location of the Northern

Marianas and why they were getting delegates to both party conventions. Then I received an email from Sister Mary that read, “Hi, David. FYI: the Northern Mariana Islands are located in the area of the Pacific Ocean known as Micronesia. They include the islands of Rota, Saipan and Tinian — all of which I've been to during the time I lived on Guam (which is not part of the Northern Marianas). It's a fantastic area of the world, both in incredible beauty and also places of historical significance.

During WWII, Tinian was home to the largest air base in the world. The atomic bombs that destroyed Hiroshima & Nagasaki were loaded onto the planes on Tinian.

There's a massive amount of WWII historical sights on the islands.

Guam is a U.S. territory and the Northern Marianas are U.S. commonwealth possessions. If you ever get a chance to go to this part of the world, I highly recommend it!” I would have known all of this if I hadn’t been playing Tetris … I am probably the last person in Dallas to have gone to Luscher’s Red Hots in Deep Ellum, but boy was it good.

The hot dog bun is particularly memorable … We are now into week 18 of a one-block city project in front of my house that —­ while it appears progress is being made —­has still left a lot of unused industrial items and debris on the street. Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel in less time than it is taking the city to do whatever it is that they are doing. But when they are done, maybe I can charge for tours.

LIFE ON THE TRAIL

Schedule your self-maintenance

By Dr. Beth Leermakers bethleermakersphd.com

When discussing self-care with my clients, I often use a car maintenance analogy. If you don’t put gas in your car, it won’t run. If you don’t take care of your car, it may break down and Dr. Leermakers leave you stranded on the side of the road. Why do we expect our bodies to keep running if we don’t provide the right fuel and take care of our health? When we’re hurrying from one activity and crisis to another, we may skip meals, choose high-fat, high-sugar food at the drive-thru and blow off our workout.

We may not take time to relax and recharge. If we neglect our body long enough, eventually it may shut down in protest, resulting in exhaustion, physical and mental stress and/or illness.

Here are a few self-maintenance needs that loosely parallel car maintenance needs: Once a year: Auto: Get a state inspection to make sure your car is safe and in good working order.

Self: Get an annual physical checkup/exam.

When you’re young, you may be able to get away with a poor diet and sedentary lifestyle without harming your health. However, those unhealthy lifestyle choices often catch up with us as we age, leading to high blood pressure or cholesterol, diabetes or other health conditions. Screening tests and preventive services, including blood work, ECGs and mammograms, are covered by most health insurance plans. If something doesn’t feel quite right, don’t wait to see your doctor. You know your body, and a timely doctor visit may save your life. A friend recently went to her doctor, complaining of constant fatigue and not feeling “right.” Her doctor did a blood test, discovering that her white blood cell count was very high. She was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and is now undergoing treatment. Her prognosis is better because my friend and the doctor caught the cancer early.

Every six months: Auto: Rotate your tires to extend the life of OUR MISSION

your tires.

Self: Change your scenery. Take a vacation. Or take a staycation but get out of the house and do something new. Getting away from the hassles and worries at home reduces stress and improves your mental outlook.

You’ll return refreshed and ready to press on.

Every three months: Auto: Change the oil to keep your engine running smoothly.

Self: Do something to recharge your battery. OK, this analogy isn’t perfect, but battery life is longer than three months, and I’m not going to recommend fasting or an enema to be consistent with the oil change analogy. Treat yourself to a massage, spa service or beauty treatment. Spend a weekend with your girlfriends. For the guys, treat yourself to a hobby or sports day or weekend. Go fishing or play golf (36 holes!) or tennis. Head to spring training or a football game with the boys. The pleasure you get from these occasional treats will give you a burst of happiness and energy that keeps you going.

Once a week or more often as needed: Auto: Fill your gas tank. You probably don’t put regular (87 octane) gasoline in your car that requires premium (93) gas. Your car’s engine and performance will suffer if you do.

Self: Eat three meals per day with one or two planned, controlled snacks as needed/wanted. Fuel your personal gas tank with healthy, high-octane foods: lean protein (including oily fish), whole grains, fruits, vegetables and water.

Limit added sugar and saturated and trans fat.

Sleep at least seven hours per night. Exercise at least three (vigorous-intensity activity) to five (moderate-intensity activity) times per week.

Take time to slow down and relax. Read for pleasure, do yoga, listen to music and/or use relaxation techniques to unwind after a stressful day.

What will you do this week to take good care of yourself?

Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psychologist who specializes in stress management and well-being seminars, retreats and coaching. Contact her at 214-923-3766. Her monthly e-newsletter can be found at bethleermakersphd.com.

Katy Trail Weekly is a community-friendly newspaper designed to inform and entertain the people in many diverse demographics who live and/or work in these neighborhoods. Much like the Katy Trail itself, Katy Trail Weekly is designed to help bring together the neighborhoods of Downtown, Uptown, Cedar Springs/Oak Lawn, the Design District, the Medical District and the Park Cities, as well as others. The newspaper is placed in local businesses, and other locations, for free pick-up by their patrons. We support this publication by providing ad space to local businesses who want an effective and affordable way to reach the Katy Trail area readers we attract and serve. We welcome participation in the paper through story and picture submissions, and we hope that you will join us in making this paper the best it can be.

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HOUSE CALL

Skin conditions are cradle to grave

By Dr. Kim Washington

the area can become raw and can weep.

Longstanding dry skin and excessive sweating are only a couple of There are numerous skin factors that can worsen eczema. conditions that cause rashes, As eczema is related to allergies, from diaper rashes in infancy certain allergens have also been to psoriasis in adults. However, associated with contributing to there is one rash that is particuthe worsening of this disease, larly bothersome in children, as such as dust, pollen, and tobacco well as adults. Atopic dermatitis smoke and air pollution. or eczema is a skin condition There are no tests for this that causes a red, itchy rash. It is Dr. Washington disease, as this is a clinical dimore common in children but agnosis. Based on the physical can also be present in adults. examination findings, the diagAlthough the exact cause of eczema nosis can be made and treatment can be is unknown, dry, irritable skin, as well as initiated. The treatment for this disease bacterial such as Staphylococcus aureus includes anti-inflammatory creams, as has been found to play an important role in well as antibiotics. Some of the creams the development of this irritating disease. work by helping to repair the skin while Healthy skin tends to retain its moisture other creams treat the itching and inflamwell and protect from invasion of bacteria mation, such as steroid creams. or allergens, so there must be an element of See your primary care physician or breakdown in the typical barrier properties dermatologist immediately if you notice of patient’s skin with this disease. such a rash on yourself or your child.

The most common symptoms of Although this rash is not life threatening, this disease include itchy rash, which it can be a nuisance, therefore, early treatcan be red in fair-skinned individuals or ment is recommended. brown/gray in darker complexions. The Dr. Kimberly Washington, a general rash can consist of small, raised bumps surgeon at Highlander Surgical Associates or large plaques of thickened, dry skin. in Arlington, maintains an interest in Once it has been scratched multiple times, health education and advocacy. washington.k@att.net

K ATY TR AIL WEEKLY'S Aug. 4 – 6:42 p.m.

7900 Block, Park Ln. (75225) Criminal Mischief: The suspect damaged the complainant’s vehicle with a hammer after a road rage incident.

Aug. 4 – 11:11 p.m.

3300 Block, Lombardy Ln. (75220) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: Two unknown suspects pointed a gun at the complainants and stole their property.

Aug. 5 – 4:03 p.m.

4900 Block, Lahoma St. (75219) Burglar of a Residence: The unknown suspect entered the complainant’s residence by kicking the door open.

CRIME WATCH

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Aug. 7 – 2:41 a.m.

10000 Block, Harry Hines Blvd. (75220) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainants and stole their property.

Aug. 8 – 8:06 p.m.

5900 Block, Oram St. (75206) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect cut the security chain and stole the complainant’s bike.

Aug. 7 – 2:42 p.m.

2500 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s unlocked vehicle and stole property.

Aug. 8 – 11:29 p.m.

2200 Block, N. Washington Ave. (75204) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect smashed the back window, entered and stole a TV and gaming system.

Aug. 7 – 10:12 p.m.

2500 Block, McKinney Ave. (75201) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s storage unit and stole property.

Aug. 9 – 1:53 p.m.

600 Block, N. Pearl St. (75201) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect sprayed graffiti on a bathroom stall.

Aug. 5 – 4:28 p.m.

2900 Block, Bookhout St. (75201) Burglary of a Residence: The suspect smashed the complainant’s glass backdoor, entered and stole property.

Aug. 8 – 6:57 a.m.

3300 Block, Ross Ave. (75204) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect broke a rear vehicle window and overturned a portable toilet.

Aug. 6 – 3:14 p.m.

1600 Block, Oak Lawn Ave. (75207) Harassment: An unknown suspect called the complainant 45 times and made verbal threats.

Aug. 8 – 3:21 p.m.

1900 Block, Ashby St. (75204) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s residence and stole firearms.

Aug. 6 – 10:06 p.m.

4200 Block, Capitol Ave. (75204) Theft of Property: The suspect stole two cases of

Aug. 8 – 5:03 p.m.

1300 Block, Mockingbird Ln. (75247) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect pried open the

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rear window and stole the third-row seats.

Aug. 9 – 3:05 p.m.

6000 Block, E. University Blvd. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole water.

Aug. 9 – 9:53 p.m.

2600 Block, Live Oak St. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Aug. 10 – 1:21 a.m.

5500 Block, Lemmon Ave. (75209) Assault: The suspect struck the complainant with her fist.

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FITNESS

MULL IT OVER

Time has come to let them in

Do your kids eat too much junk?

By Turner Cavender turner@dallasfbbc.com

Photos courtesy of by MLB

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com It is unavoidable with Sunday’s (sort of) retirement announcement by New York Yankees and former Texas Rangers infielder Alex Rodriguez to escape the ongoing controversy regarding the inclusion of Hall of Fame (HOF) worthy baseball players that were linked to performance enhancing drugs (PED) during their professional careers.

It is also unavoidable when relishing in Sunday’s achievement of Ichiro Suzuki becoming the first Japanese born major league baseball player to get his 3,000th hit, becoming number 30 on the 3,000 hit list, to not look up and see that the all-time hit leader — Pete Rose — is not in the Hall of Fame and is essentially banned from Major League Baseball activities.

The exclusion of Rose and the PED players that are HOF eligible continues to be swept under the rug. The discussions crop up around the time when HOF balloting takes place. I once talked to Rose’s former teammate and HOF member Joe Morgan about the all-time hit leader being inducted into the HOF. Rose has never even been on the ballot. Morgan was adamant against Rose being included into his exclusive club. I disagreed; feeling that at the very least he should be included on the ballot.

“Everyone is entitled to their opinion,” Morgan said.

Rodriquez had a bizarre press conference Sunday where he announced that his last game with the Yankees would be Friday, Aug. 12, even though the team is still on the hook for his remaining salary

this season and $27 million next year. He will become a special adviser and instructor ­— “Not a coach,” Rodriquez said — for the Yankees next season. He could sign with another team for the remainder of the year but that is highly unlikely for a 41-year-old whose skills seemed to disappear in the off-season.

That would make him eligible for the HOF in 2021.

It is the Baseball Writers Association of America that elects players for the HOF and has showed a sharp distain for any player associated with “the steroid era.”

But let’s be realistic here.

PEDs were part of the game and Major League Baseball was late to do anything about it. And of those players most associated with PEDs, only Barry Bonds, the all-time home run and single season leader Roger Clemens, with 354 lifetime wins and seven CY Young awards, and soon Rodriguez are HOF worthy.

Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Rafael Palmeiro posted some gaudy offense statistics. But none of these players are HOF creditable.

McGwire hit 583 home runs, but only hit .263 lifetime, was often hurt and was never noted defensively. Sosa started his career with seven very mediocre big league seasons before his power hitting expanded as his body expanded as well. And while Palmeiro finished with impressive statistics in a 20-year professional career, he was never the best or most feared player on any of his teams and his best finish in the Most Valuable Player award voting was fifth.

There is no denying that Bonds, Clemens and Rodriquez were the best

players of their generations.

Fans knew about their play long before they even were on big league clubs, let alone associated with then unknown PEDs. Bonds was a star at Arizona State University; Clemens starred at the University of Texas; and Rodriquez was a legendary high school baseball player in Florida.

Some say that their statistics were good enough before PEDs to get them in the HOF. Maybe, but that doesn’t disassociate them from the belief that they used. I saw Bonds go from skinny kid to a mountain man. I saw Clemens have fits of what is referred to as “'roid rage.” And I saw Rodriquez hit a staggering amount of home runs, including the 156 he hit in three seasons with the Texas Rangers.

Rose violated a rule that is posted in every baseball locker room. There will be no gambling on baseball.

Ironic, since Major League Baseball has an association with online gaming sites DraftKings and FanDuel.

Rose has served a long sentence for his indiscretion. It is time to forgive.

Put them in the Hall with a disclaimer that they cheated or allegedly cheated.

Their plaques can sit next to racist Ty Cobb, womanizer Babe Ruth, managers that wrote the names of PED users onto their lineup cards every day and dozens of other players in the HOF that had less than distinguished off-field reputations. All of the best players will then be in the HOF, and the discussions will finally come to an end.

Every parent wants good things for their children: a positive outlook on life, a healthy respect for authority, a strong sense of self, a disease-free body … a healthy body weight.

Despite our best intentions, a recent report suggests that for the first time in two centuries, Turner Cavender the current generation of children may have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.

With all the advances in medicine, how could this possibly be true? The blame falls squarely on today’s toxic food environment.

In short, your kids are eating too much junk.

The good news is that healthy food also tastes great. Take these simple tips and transform your child’s diet into one that is packed with good health.

1) Add color. Adding bright and colorful fruits and veggies to your child’s plate will get their diet on the fast track to health. Fresh fruits and veggies are filled with fiber, vitamins and minerals that are essential to good health.

If your kids are resistant then make it fun.

Serve veggies with salad dressing as a dip. Cut fresh fruit in the colors of the rainbow and place them on a skewer. Serve a color themed meal — all green, all red or all orange. Use your imagination and you’ll come up with an endless number of ways to make fruits and veggies fun to eat.

2) Think whole foods. Processed foods are the biggest problem with our modern diet. Packaged and refined food products are devitalized and filled with empty calories that quickly lead to weight gain.

Unfortunately, processed foods make up a large portion of the diet of many children.

Train your kids to opt for whole foods, rather than packaged ones. Whole foods are foods that are in their natural state. An apple.

A piece of sprouted grain bread spread with natural peanut butter. A piece of hormone-free chicken. A bowl of beans. You get the idea.

3) Use wholesome sweeteners. Refined sugar and corn syrup are packed into many of the foods that your kids love. But wait, there are more wholesome sweeteners available — sweeteners that add vitamins and minerals rather than empty calories. Use the following rather than white sugar or corn syrup: • Sucanat: This pure, dried sugar cane juice retains its molasses content. Use it to replace

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• Pure Maple Syrup: Forget the “fake” syrups containing corn syrup. Pure maple syrup contains potassium, calcium and some amino acids.

• Brown Rice Syrup: Use this dark syrupy sweetener instead of corn syrup. It takes longer to digest and won’t spike your blood sugar like refined sugar.

• Dates: Throw a few seeded dates into your blender to sweeten your smoothie rather than adding white sugar.

4) Make smart substitutions. Kids love pizza and pasta, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and that’s not going to change any time soon. Rather than fight your kids on their favorites, try making smart substitutions to make their favorites more nutritious.

• Pizza: Up the nutritional content of your pizza by opting for wheat crust over white, adding veggies and sticking with lean meat toppings.

• Pasta: Use sprouted grain or whole grain pasta rather than traditional white pasta.

Add veggies to your pasta sauce. Stick with red sauce, since white sauce is so high in fat.

• PB&J: A PB&J, made with white bread using sugar-filled peanut butter and corn syrup-filled jelly, is fairly void of any real nutritional value. Make it healthier by using sprouted grain bread, natural peanut butter and fruit-only jam or sliced berries.

5) Ban sugary drinks. One of the best things that you can do for your child’s good health is to instill in them a love for water rather than sugary drinks. Soda pop and juices are filled with empty calories that encourage weight gain.

The easiest way to do this is to stock your house with lots of pure, filtered water. Don’t have fruit drinks or soda pop readily available so that they grow accustom to drinking only water.

While I presented these tips as improvements to be made to your child’s diets, these tips will also do wonders for your diet. Try these five tips out for 30 days and I guarantee you’ll look and feel better.

Parents all want good things for their children. Now how about doing something good for yourself as well? You are your child’s biggest role model on how to live, for better or worse.

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UPTOWN GIRL

DFW Restaurant Week kicks off with a festival

By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com Returning on Aug. 15-21 is the 19th annual DFW Restaurant Week, offering North Texans the opportunity to experience more than 120 of DFW’s finest restaurants at a discounted price. Each eatery involved will be serving a threecourse, fixed menu for $35-$45, and 20 percent of meal proceeds go to the North Texas Food Bank and Lena Pope counseling Ryann Gordon and education services for children.

Reservations for involved restaurants are available now and are known to fill up quickly; so if you’re planning on participating in Restaurant Week, be sure to reserve your spot ahead of time. You can find the official restaurant list on opentable.com, but some of the participating restaurants include Al Biernat’s, Kenichi, Nick & Sam’s, Nobu, Texas de Brazil, Tei-An, Dallas Fish Market, Arthur’s Prime Steaks & Seafood and many more. And if the finer dining seems just a bit out of your league, many participating restaurants will offer lunch specials at $20 for two courses.

If you’re looking for more of an experience sure to leave you with not only a full belly, but perhaps a lesson or two on the culinary arts, then you’re not going to want to miss the event’s opening festival that will kick off this weekend in Downtown Dallas. DFW Restaurant Week’s first ever Food and Wine Festival will take over Main Street Garden this Friday and Saturday with two evenings of food and fun, and a preview of the week to come, including sample portions of top selling menu items from the best DFW restaurants.

DFW Restaurant Week presents their fist Food and Wine Festival this Friday and

Saturday, Aug. 12 and 13 from 5-10 p.m. at Main Street Garden downtown. Tickets are currently on sale at eventbrite.com beginning at $15 for one night and $20 for both (prices rise the day of and attendees must be 18+).

And while Restaurant Week will continue through next week, this event in particular promises a culinary experience like no other, featuring many of the city’s top restaurants, chefs, cocktails and, of course, wines galore.

Along with local and international wines, food, food and more food, the DFW Food and Wine Festival has endless entertainment planned for both nights. Live performances and music from Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and MAGIC!, culinary and mixology demos, celebrity chef presentations and greetings, cooking and other interactive experiences will provide amusement and teach you about food, cooking and the local restaurant scene. And, like we could forget about the best part — the wine.

Red, white, burgundy, blush and all the grape-infused colors of the rainbow will be available for tasting, as well as demos on the food and wine scene in Dallas and their fusion in the world. Learn about wine and food pairings, and enjoy tastings and lessons on how to be the best wine connoisseur possible. Embrace your inner sommelier and go for the vino, the rosé, cabernet or chardonnay (or all of the above), and master the art of taste as you compare compatible blends of wines and foods.

Whether you’re a certified wino or just your average foodie (aren’t we all?), there’s something about tasty samples and fine drinks that simply appeal to everyone. And here you can sample wines both rich and rare while also previewing some of the restaurants involved in DFW Restaurant Week, perhaps to decide which one you will choose to dine at next week. Make an excuse to go out for a nice dinner, either for the experience or just to promote a good cause, and join in on Dallas’ premier dining event and local culinary sensation — DFW Restaurant Week.

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AUGUST 12 - 18, 2016

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Aug. 12

2222 McKinney Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-741-2277

Morton’s the Steakhouse — Celebrate National Filet Mignon Day early with Morton’s. Enjoy delicious petite filet mignon sandwiches for just $1 each in the bar area from opening well into the evening. 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Aug. 12

2211 N. Houston St. Dallas, 75219 469-341-7625

Hard Rock Cafe — Bishop Cider Co. and the Hard Rock partner to present “Brews & Views,” a movie series featuring limited-time ciders. Every Friday in August, catch a classic film featuring a famous musician. This week is “Labyrinth.”

6-9 p.m. FREE!

Aug. 12-13

1902 Main St. Dallas, 75201 214-571-1000

Main Street Garden — Kick off DFW Restaurant Week with the two-day Food & Wine Festival. Have fun with food tastings, celebrity chef appearances, wine, cocktails and live music from bands Big Bad Voodoo Daddy and MAGIC! Ages 18 and up. $15-$150.

Aug. 13

2508 Maple Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-871-2888

Sisu Uptown Resort — Beat the heat with an epic pool party. Decks in the Park comes to Sisu featuring a DJ lineup sure to get the party going, like Willie Trimmer, The Feels and Jus Stone. Ages 21 and up. 2-8 p.m. $10-$20.

Aug. 14

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

Magnolia Cinema — Catch a once in a lifetime event as hosts David Tennant and Catherine Tate are joined by a number of stars from the stage of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon. Mark the 400th anniversary of playwright William Shakespeare’s death with performances by actors, The Royal Ballet and more. 11 a.m. $15.

Aug. 17

3699 McKinney Ave. Dallas, TX 75204 214-219-1144

West Village — Join the Dallas Film Society in their latest screening, “Dirty Dancing.” Each month, a film will be shown at the outdoor plaza between Mi Cocina and Magnolia Theatre, where food and drinks are available from nearby shops and restaurants. 8:30 p.m. FREE!

Aug. 18-20

1807 Ross Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-748-4344

Fashion Industry Gallery — Find designer deals up to 75 percent off retail at the FIG Finale featuring women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, shoes and accessories. VIP entry only on Thursday, while Friday and Saturday are general admission. $5-$50.

Picture of the Week

Fri 8/12

It was announced Wednesday that Jonathan R. Kelly has been appointed to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit board of directors.

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Cantinflas, b. 1911 Buck Owens, b. 1929 Pete Sampras, b. 1971 Casey Affleck, b. 1975 Dominique Swain, b. 1980 1877 – Thomas Edison invented the phonograph.

Sat 8/13

Annie Oakley, b. 1860 Alfred Hitchcock, b. 1899 Ben Hogan, b. 1912 Kathleen Battle, b. 1948 Dan Fogelberg, b. 1951 1931 – 1st community hospital in U.S.: in Elk City, OK.

Sun 8/14

Steve Martin, b. 1945 Gary Larson, b. 1950 Earvin “Magic” Johnson, b. 1959 Halle Berry, b. 1968 Mila Kunis, b. 1983 1935 – Pres. F. D. Roosevelt signed The Social Security Act.

Mon 8/15

Julia Child, b. 1912 Linda Ellerbee, b. 1944 Tess Harper, b. 1950 Debra Messing, b. 1968 Ben Affleck, b. 1972 1969 – The 3-day Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in Bethel, NY.

Donors and volunteers

Tue 8/16

Suzanne Farrell, b. 1945 Angela Bassett, b. 1958 Madonna Ciccone, b. 1958 Steve Carrell, b. 1962 Emily Robison, b. 1972 1954 – The magazine Sports Illustrated 1st published.

Wed 8/17

Davy Crockett, b. 1786 Maureen O’Hara, b. 1921 Robert De Niro, b. 1943 Belinda Carlisle, b. 1958 Sean Penn, b. 1960 1961 – Building of the Berlin Wall began.

Thu 8/18

Shelley Winters, b. 1920 Rosalynn Carter, b. 1927 Robert Redford, b. 1937 Patrick Swayze, b. 1952 Edward Norton, b. 1969 1960 – 1st public performance by The Beatles.

show love and care in Dallas AKOLA PROJECT

A mission-driven business enterprise for women in Uganda, which also empowers poverty-stricken women here at home.

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?

A A kola Project empowers women in

Dallas and Uganda to become agents of transformation in their children, family members and communities through economic development. I founded Akola, a mission-driven jewelry and accessory enterprise, after a trip to Uganda where I was exposed to the need for a sustainable model that could uplift women and their children through training, employment and a consistent income.

Q H ow many clients are served each year?

A Akola trains, empowers and employs

more than 400 women in Dallas and Uganda who are in extreme poverty, giving them the resources to provide for 3,000 dependent children in their community. These communities are impacted by the women infusing capital into local schools and business and making investments for generations to come.

QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need?

A One hundred percent of product sales

are reinvested in the social mission to economically empower women and 100 percent of donations are invested in Akola’s holistic programming and community development projects.

QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations?

We would love for people to come visit us at our store to see the handcrafted jewelry and textiles that the women are making. And bring a friend!

A

Q What is your facility like?

A In addition to our communities in

Uganda, Akola opened a Flagship store in Deep Ellum in 2014. The Akola Flagship is a place that welcomes visitors to shop the collections and learn about the global mission of Akola. For the location and store hours, visit the Akola website.

QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?

A In addition to the women in Uganda

we work with, we are also empowering women and the communities they live in right here in Dallas. For example, Meresol lives in West Dallas in urban poverty — less than 10 minutes from downtown. Her husband works construction jobs when he can get them.

Meresol has little education but she is desperate to contribute to creating a better life for her children, even joining a nonprofit to make her neighborhood safer. The problem is, with no economic alternative, she was headed further down the pathway of poverty.At Akola, Meresol takes our raw materials shipped from our centers in Uganda and from around the globe and hand knots every bead onto Akola necklaces with silk. She’s one of 107 women here in Dallas assembling the fall collection with heart — earning a living wage of $15 per hour.

QW hat is rewarding about your job?

omen who first started at Akola in AW

2007 could not look me in the eye, but nine years later they are running for office in their villages in Uganda. Akola changes women’s lives, and then they pay it forward. And I am fortunate enough to see that ripple effect every day.

Brittany Merrill Underwood, founder and president, answered this week’s questions.

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DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

Open up to a different brunch

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Thai food isn’t often top-of-mind for weekend brunch. So open your mind’s palate to the possibility of Pakpao Thai. With Design District and Preston Hollow locations, highly regarded Pakpao has hauled out a spot-on brunch menu that deserves to be on the table when you’re contemplating a destination for that lazy late morning to midafternoon meal on Saturday or Sunday.

How, you may be wondering, does Photos courtesy of Pakpao Thai Thai cuisine mesh Thai Fried Chicken Benedict. with farang (nonThai, Western Eurowith pineapple syrup, a stack of American) preferences? these will convert you to Thai Cleverly. Pakpao’s brunch offerbrunch. ings include Thai traditions and Thai-accented white or red sanEast meets West fusion dishes. gria makes for a refreshing (or reinThis counts because even more advigorating) start. Next time, I want venturous diners may be reluctant to try the Lemongrass Bloody Mary. to step outside their comfort zones Sounds like a great restorative. for the first meal of the day.

Think outside the brunch box Traditional Asian breakfast Dotty Griffith rice porridge with ground pork called congee is an option. So is the Thai-style omelet with chunks of lump crab. “Thai-style,” in this case, means cooked in very hot oil to make the egg batter crispy at the edges with puffy air bubbles in the cooked-through middle; served flat, not folded, no cheese.

The brunch menu also includes fusion dishes like: Thai Fried Chicken Benedict, two pieces of boneless breast fried crisp topped with a poached egg and Fresno Chile Hollandaise Sauce on grilled roti flatbread.

With a garnish of Chinese celery, this dish is a veritable United Nations of ingredients and flavors: Southern, Southwestern, French, Asian and Thai to combine for a variation on the American classic, Eggs Benedict. Or Crying Tiger Steak and Eggs, grilled strip steak, a pair of eggs your way and a cucumber salad. Except for the Coconut Pancakes cucumber salad, what’s more traditional in these parts than steak and explore the flavors and techniques of Thai and eggs for breakfast? And believe me, you’ll cuisine applied to the most important meal on love that cucumber salad. a late weekend morning.

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RECIPE OF THE WEEK

Tomato-Halloumi Salad 1 pint heirloom tomatoes, quartered 1 cup pesto (homemade or from a jar) 8 ounces halloumi (Greek grilling cheese), rinsed and sliced into 1/2-inch slices 2 tablespoons olive oil Heat the grill to medium. Toss together the tomatoes and pesto; set aside. Brush the cheese with oil. Grill on both sides just until browned.

Place a few slices of cheese on each plate and spoon the tomato mixture over.

Recipe and photo by Sara Newberry

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Live Music Guide ShowS onCertS Shows& andCConcerts

WEEK: 8/12 –- Thurs, 8/18 tTHIS hiS w eek: FFRI, ri, 8/12 Sat, 8/18 Jerry Douglas Band – Bluegrass, Country, Rock, Jazz, Blues Friday, August 12, 8 p.m., $24-$36 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org

Saturday,,August 13 13 Saturday auguSt Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ........ 214-939-9900 Silo Road Americana, Texas, Country 7:45 p.m.

No Cover The Bodarks Americana, Hootenanny, String Band 11 p.m.

No Cover .............. adairssaloon.com

Gwen Stefani & Eve – Pop, Rock Saturday, August 13, 7 p.m., $30+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.com

The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Kenny Daniel Band Rock 6 p.m.

Free Andrea Dawson Blues Party 9:30 p.m.

Free ....................... balconyclub.com

Bob Schneider w/ Calhoun, Mur – Pop, Rock, Folk, Country Saturday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m., $25 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com

Double-Wide ........ 3510 Commerce St. .......... 214-887-6510 Sudie w/ The Landing & Afu Indie Rock 9 p.m. $8 .......................... double-wide.com

Colt and the Old 45s – 11 piece band, ‘60s and ‘70s music Saturday, August 13, 7:30 p.m., $29 - $34 Winspear Opera House ................................ 2403 Flora St. 214-880-0202 ..................................................... attpac.org Heart with Joan Jett and Cheap Trick – Rock Thursday, August 18, 6:30 p.m., $28+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.com Will Hoge w/ guest Adam Hood – Country, Singer Songwriter Thursday, August 18, 8:30 p.m., $22-$34 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org

AUGUST a uguSt Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa – Rap, Hip Hop Friday, August 19, 7 p.m., $15+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.com

The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 Night Beats w/ OMNI Psychedelic Rock, Garage, Soul 8 p.m.

No cover ............................ cs-tf.com Lone Star Roadhouse ... 11277 E. NW Hwy .. 214-341-3538 The Lupners ’70s and ‘80s Cover Band 8 p.m. $10 ............. lonestarroadhouse.com Maracas Cocina Mexicana .. 2914 Main St. ... 214-748-7140 Chilo & The High Energy Latin Jazz 8 p.m.

No cover ................ maracascm.com Stoney’s Wine Lounge ..... 6038 Oram St. ..... 214-953-3067 Bill & Peggy Lohr Jazz 8 p.m. $5 ............... stoneyswinelounge.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Terrence Bradford Quartet Jazz 10:30 p.m.

No cover .......... thetwilitelounge.com

Sunday,, August 14 14 Sunday auguSt

Eric Johnson Band (Trio) – Rock, Blues, Jazz Fusion Friday, August 19, 9:30 p.m., $35 - $60 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com

The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Addison Jordan & Friends “New Gen Jaz” Series 5:30 p.m.

No cover Jonathan Fisher Trio Jazz 8 p.m.

No cover ............... balconyclub.com

James McMurtry w/ Curtis McMurtry – Rock, Folk, Americana Friday, August 19, 8:30 p.m., $22 - $34 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org

Club Dada ................ 2720 Elm St. ............... 214-742-3400 Elvis Depressedly, Teen Suicide, Nicole Dollanganger Rock 7 p.m. $13 .......................... dadadallas.com

Kenny Rogers w/ Linda Davis – Country Saturday, August 20, 7 p.m., $40 - $99 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Outcry Tour – Christian Music, Worship Sunday, August 21, 4:30 p.m., $30 - $50 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com The Fixx – Synth-driven Dance Pop Tuesday, August 23, 8 p.m., $29 - $49 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com Def Leppard w/ REO Speedwagon – Hard Rock Glam Metal Wednesday, August 24, 7 p.m., $31+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.com Alice Cooper – Metal, Hard Rock Saturday, August 24, 7 p.m., $48 - $88 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com William Clark Green – Singer Songwriter, Americana Friday, August 26, 8 p.m., $15 - $22 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 ..................................... granadatheater.com Ben Harper & the Innocent Criminals – Folk Rock, Blues, Soul Sunday, Aug. 28, 8 p.m., $43 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com Kenny G – R&B, Pop, Latin and Jazz Saxophone Tuesday, August 30, 8 p.m., $45 - $105 Winspear Opera House ................................ 2403 Flora St. 214-880-0202 ..................................................... attpac.org

SEPTEMBER S epteMber Tab Benoit, Bum Lucky – Louisana Blues, Rock, and Soul Sunday, Sept. 4, 8 p.m., $29 - $52 Granada Theater ................................ 3524 Greenville Ave. 214-824-9933 .................................... granadatheater.com Barber’s Adagio for Strings – Classical Thursday, Sept. 8, 7:30 p.m., $19 Dallas City Performance Hall ...................... 2520 Flora St. 214-671-1450 .................................................. mydso.com Brantley Gilbert – Country Saturday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m., $12+ Gexa Energy Pavilion ................................... 1818 1st Ave. 866-820-4553 ........................................ paviliondallas.com Lang Lang, Jaap Van Zweden, DSO – Classical piano Friday, Sept. 16, 8:45 p.m., $130 - $625 Dallas City Performance Hall ...................... 2520 Flora St. 214-671-1450 .................................................. mydso.com David Ramirez – Folk/Americana Friday, Sept. 16, 8 p.m., $18 - $30 The Kessler Theater ............................... 1230 W. Davis St. 214-272-8346 ............................................... thekessler.org Martina McBride and Friends – Country Friday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m., $35 - $125 Verizon Theatre .................... 1001 Performance Pl., 75050 972-854-5050 ....................................... verizontheatre.com Carrie Underwood: The Storyteller Tour – Country Tuesday, Sept. 20, 7 p.m., $50-$80 American Airlines Center ....................... 2500 Victory Ave. 214-665-4797 ......................... americanairlinescenter.com Stravinsky The Rite of Spring, Brahms Violin Concerto – Classical, Jaap Van Zweden conducts Thurs., Fri., Sun.; Sept. 22, 23, 25; 7:30 p.m.; $30 - $139 Meyerson Symphony Center ....................... 2301 Flora St. 214-670-3600 ................................................... mydso.com

The Free Man ....... 2626 Commerce St. ......... 214-377-9893 Kerry Adams Band Blues 7 p.m.

No cover Savoy Swing Band Early Jazz & Swing 7 p.m.

No cover Blues Jam Blues 10 p.m.

No cover ............ freemandallas.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Chucho Blues, Rock 12:30 p.m.

Free ............................ therustic.com Times Ten Cellars ..... 6324 Prospect Ave. .... 214-824-9463 The William Foley Quartet Jazz 4 p.m.

No cover ........... timestencellars.com

15 15 MMonday, onday, August auguSt The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Rowan Barcham “New Gen Jaz” Series 6:30 p.m.

Free Liz Mikel’s Entertainer’s Showcase Professional Open Mic 9:30 p.m.

Free ....................... balconyclub.com RBC ................. 2617 Commerce St. .............. 469- 487-6149 Outward Bound Mixtape Sessions Experimental 9 p.m.

Free .................... rbcdeepellum.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Brannon Barrett Singer Songwriter 8:30 p.m.

Free ............................ therustic.com San Francisco Rose ... 3024 Greenville Ave. ... 214-826-2020 Open Mic with Aaron Puzey Variety, Open Mic 7-10 p.m.

No Cover ......... sanfranciscorose.net Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Funky Knuckles Funk 10 p.m.

Free ...................... sundowndfw.com

Tuesday,, August 16 16 tueSday auguSt The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ..... 214-826-8104 Mick Tinsley Unplugged Acoustic Blues 8:30 p.m.

Free ....................... balconyclub.com Buzzbrews Kitchen .... 4334 Lemmon Ave. .... 214-521-4334 Classical Open Mic Classical 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Free ......................... buzzbrews.com The Crown and Harp .. 1914 Greenville Ave. ..214-828-1914 Harper’s Revue Misc 10 p.m.

Free .............. thecrownandharp.com Pocket Sandwich Theatre 5400 Mockingbird Ln. 214-821-1860 Singapore Slingers Hot Jazz For Hot Nights 7:30 p.m. $18 .................. pocketsandwich.com The Prophet Bar ........... 2548 Elm St. ............ 214-742-3667 Wicked World Heavy Metal, Hardcore 7 p.m. $12 - $15 ............ thedoordallas.com The Rustic .............. 3656 Howell St. .............. 214-730-0596 Brannon Barrett Texas Country 9 p.m.

Free ............................ therustic.com Sandaga 813 .............. 813 Exposition ............. 972.415.7491 Jazz Jam Jazz 8:30 p.m. $5 - $10 ................ sandaga813.com San Francisco Rose ... 3024 Greenville Ave. ... 214-826-2020 Tin Man Singer Songwriter 8-11 p.m.

No Cover ......... sanfranciscorose.net Sundown at Granada .. 3520 Greenville Ave. .. 214-823-8308 Acoustically Yours Ft. Marc Solomon Open Mic 10 p.m.

Free ...................... sundowndfw.com

17 17 wWednesday, edneSday, August auguSt The Crown and Harp .. 1914 Greenville Ave. ..214-828-1914 Fools on Stools Local music showcase 10 p.m.

Free .............. thecrownandharp.com

Ray LaMontagne: The Ouroboros Tour 2016 – Ameircana Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 p.m., $50 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com

The Green Elephant ........ 5627 Dyer St. ........ 214-265-1338 Dallas Drum Djam Open drum jam 9:30 p.m.-2 a.m. $5 ............. greenelephantdallas.com

Two Door Cinema Club, Jack Garratt – Indie Rock Friday, Sept. 30, 8 p.m., $33 South Side Ballroom ............................... 1135 S. Lamar St. 800-745-3000 ....................... southsideballroomdallas.com

The Free Man .......... 2626 Commerce St. ....... 214-377-9893 La Pompe Swing, Gypsy Jazz 7 p.m.

Free Wes Case Scenario Jazz 10 p.m.

Free ................... freemandallas.com

Clubs • Restaurants Clubs •R estauRants Friday, August 12

Friday, auguSt 12

Opening Bell Coffee ..... 1409 S. Lamar St. .... 214-565-0383 Caleb Sean Jazz, R&B, Blues 8 p.m. $10 ............... openingbellcoffee.com

Adair’s Saloon ....... 2624 Commerce St. ....... 214-939-9900 Carolina Wray Southern Pop Rock 7:45 p.m.

No Cover Wesley Hayes Country, Southern Rock, Red Dirt 11 p.m.

No Cover ...............adairssaloon.com

Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Lucy Dacus Indie Rock 9 p.m. $10 - $13 .. threelinksdeepellum.com

The Balcony Club ...... 1825 Abrams Rd. ....... 214-826-8104 Cheap, Fast & Easy Jazz 6:00 p.m.

Free Spenser Liszt Jazz 9:30 p.m.

Free ....................... balconyclub.com The Foundry ............ 2303 Pittman St. ............ 214-749-1112 The Freeloaders Jazz, Swing, Blues 8 p.m.

No Cover ........................... cs-tf.com Stoney’s Wine Lounge ..... 6038 Oram St. ..... 214-953-3067 Rosana Eckert Trio Jazz 8 p.m. $5 ............... stoneyswinelounge.com Three Links ............... 2704 Elm St. ................ 214-653-8228 Jimmy Gnecco & Members of Ours Alternative Rock 9 p.m. $15 ........... threelinksdeepellum.com Twilite Lounge ............ 32640 Elm St. ........... 214-741-2121 Bobby Falk Quartet Jazz 10 p.m.

Free ................. thetwilitelounge.com Uncle Calvin’s ...... 9555 N. Central Expy. ....... 214-363-0044 K. C. Clifford, Annie Oakley Singer Songwriter 8 p.m. $15-$18 .................. unclecalvins.org

Trees .................... 2709 Elm St. .................... 214-741-1124 Deerhoof Rock, Noise Pop 8 p.m. $15 .......................... treesdallas.com

Thursday,, August 18 18 thurSday auguSt Chocolate Secrets ... 3926 Oak Lawn Ave. .... 214-252-9801 William Foley Jazz 7:30 p.m.

Free ...........mychocolatesecrets.com The Library Bar ....... 3015 Oak Lawn Ave. ..... 214-224-3152 Erik Barnes Classical, Jazz, Piano 7 p.m.

Free .......... landmarkrestodallas.com On Premise .................... 2711 Elm St. .............. 214-741-5353 Camille Cortinas Smooth Rock, Singer Songwriter 10 p.m.

The Prophet Bar ........... 2548 Elm St. ............ 214-742-3667 Glass Mansions Pop, Rock, Electro 7:30 p.m. $10 ...................... thedoordallas.com Stoney’s Wine Lounge ..... 6038 Oram St. ..... 214-953-3067 Open Mic Jazz 8 p.m. $5 ............... stoneyswinelounge.com

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TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH

Setting healthy intentions for the school year

By Megan Lyons

megan@thelyonsshare.org With the clock to the first day of school ticking ever so quickly, most of my clients with school-aged children are split between two distinct opinions. Either they think, “Being healthy Megan Lyons during the school year is so much easier. I wont have to worry about a thing,” or they panic, thinking, “Oh my goodness! How in the world am I going to keep my family healthy while I am running a million miles an hour trying to keep all of the balls in the air?”

Of course, the truth is somewhere in the middle. There is no need to panic, but there is a need to plan, because honestly, keeping your family healthy during the school year doesn’t happen without effort. Sure, the temptations of an ice cream cone every afternoon or a restaurant-heavy vacation are reduced, but

they are replaced by the questionable quality of food at school cafeterias and the busy afternoons of activities and homework. Gone are the neighborhood pool parties, but in come the school celebrations and birthday parties, and (dare I even say it?), the holiday season will creep up on us before we know it.

We certainly don’t have to be perfect, but a bit of strategy and planning will go a long way toward ensuring that you are set up for success going into the school year. One of my favorite quotes reads, “Dreams become reality when intentions become action.” If we don’t take the time to set those intentions, the chances of success are slim.

So, this week, commit to setting at least one healthy intention for the school year. If possible, I recommend doing this as a family and helping your children set their own intentions (with a bit of guidance!). Here are several intentions you may choose to make: • Start each day with a healthy breakfast.

Come up with a list of three to five healthy options that your children enjoy. Decide

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who will prepare breakfast each morning, and teach them about the benefits of starting their day with high-quality nutrition.

• H ave a vegetable with every lunch. So many children in my office look at me blankly when I ask about vegetables at school lunch.

Many don’t even realize that they are offered, or are so in the habit of skipping over that portion of the line that the thought of putting a portion on their tray never crosses their mind. If you encourage your children to add a vegetable to every lunch (bought or brought) that they eat, they will be getting the extra nutrients their bodies so badly need, and the vegetables will naturally crowd out some of the less healthy options, eventually.

• C ook at home two nights per week. Maybe you can do more, maybe you can only commit to one night per week, but I highly encourage you to try cooking at home as much as possible. It will save money, it will be healthier, and it may even become fun after a while! Again, come up with a list of three

to five healthy options that the entire family enjoys, so you have go-to choices when your brain is on overdrive.

• Limit splurges to once per week. Chips and a cookie at lunch, an after-school Slurpee, a Gatorade after sports practice and a run through the drive-thru on a busy evening may not seem like big deals on their own, but all of these treats add up when enjoyed day after day. I recommend limiting your kids to one dessert at school per week, choosing one day per week to get frozen yogurt or another treat after school, and choosing a less-healthy dinner only once per week. This cadence isn’t too restrictive but helps our kids realize that these items are treats rather than everyday occurrences.

Megan Lyons is a certified holistic health coach, owner of The Lyons’ Share Wellness and author of “Start Here: 7 Easy, Diet-Free Steps to Achieve Your Ultimate Health and Happiness.”

To learn more, contact her at megan@thelyonsshare.org.

VACATIONS

Back to school and wallet time

By Naima Montacer

and you wouldn’t even notice by looking – they are durable and colorful just like a traditional backpack. You still have The endless supplies have time to order a backpack or lunch been out in stores for weeks now. bag from theultimategreenstore.

The notebooks, pencils, backcom, which has several varieties packs and calculators line almost of bags made from recycled plasevery aisle sprouting either fear tic or organic cotton, including or excitement in every child that a cute pig or frog rolling bag for passes. The temperatures may little kids! not be winding down but our Set your school year up for Naima Montacer success by making sure you have summer vacation is coming to a close. Whether you’re a parent, a reusable lunch bag, food conaunt, in school yourself or just tainers and a water bottle. Label HERE ARE lured into the back to school seceach item, so when the inevitaSOME TIPS TO ble happens and something is tion at Target, here are some tips MAKE YOUR to make your transition back to misplaced you are more likely to school good for you and for the get it back. Think nontraditional TRANSITION environment. about lunches this year. Leftovers BACK TO Let’s see if we can also save can work for student’s lunchyou money on your supplies. The SCHOOL GOOD es as well and many don’t need DISD school supply list is hefty; to be reheated. Skip the sugar FOR YOU the 22-line kindergartner list filled fruit juice boxes and pack AND FOR THE the water bottle; skip the bag of includes items such as five pocket folders, two primary composition ENVIRONMENT. chips and pack fruits and veggies notebooks and 24 #2 pencils. The in reusable containers. This is average parent of a K-12 student a healthier alternative and also will spend about $100 per student on school produces less waste. According to treehusupplies. gger.com, 18,760 pounds of lunch waste is Clean your house and harvest the leftcreated per year by one elementary school. overs. It’s rare a child will use an entire note- Every little bit counts. book and very likely there are several pens Set the tone on your transportation and pencils around the house that can be to school now and keep it up every day. reused this year. Before heading out shopAccording to treehugger.com, 31 percent of ping have your children help you find as kids who live less than a mile from school much as they can in the house first. Make a walk regularly; half of those within a mile list and keep track of what you already have, of school usually go by car – 60,000 gallons preventing throwing away money on extras. of gasoline would be saved each day if just 6 This same tactic can be used for clothes. percent of those who drive less than a mile Everyone wants a few new-to-you clothes would walk instead. If you live within a few for the school year, but first go through your miles of school either walk or ride a bike. closets to see what is actually needed. When Beyond a few miles, take the bus, which uses it’s time to shop, explore some of the fabuless energy than if every student arrived by lous thrift stores in the area such as Buffalo personal vehicle.

Exchange, Genesis Benefit Thrift Store, Lastly, while everyone is motivated in Salvation Army Thrift Store and many more back to school mode, round up a group to around the city. Vintage is hip and you’ll help make your school a bit more green. find one of a kind treasures and name brand Does the school recycle? Do they participate clothing with a little digging. in Teracycle in which they can earn money The big item of the school year is defifor recycling nontraditional items? Does nitely the backpack. Check last year’s to see the school compost food waste? Get your if it’s still in good shape. If so, you can order group motivated and see what you can make an iron-on decal or get a name embroidered happen before next summer vacation comes on it to spice it up for this year. If you need around. a new one, check your tags for bags made Naima Montacer is a freelance writer from recycled plastic. Many high-quality and conservationist. View more on her webbags are made from recycled plastic bottles, site enviroadventures.com.

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Enjoy family road trips with children of any age.

Tips for better family road trips geo-locate a restaurant for lunch.

At every age: Safety should always be at the Taking the family on a road trip? When kids forefront of every road trip. Keep a first aid kit handy and have extra bottled water in the trunk. are in tow, an extended car ride means thinking Make sure every passenger is wearing a seat belt ahead to help avoid headaches and squabbling or is properly secured in his or her car seat beover personal space. A little planning can go a fore putting the car in motion. Infants should long way in making the trip enjoyable for pasride rear-facing until at least two years of age, or sengers of all ages.

To minimize backseat frustrations and max- until they have reached the maximum height and weight limits of rear-facing car seats, according imize fun on the open road, consider these tips: Babies and toddlers: Manage meltdowns by to The American Academy of Pediatrics.

Choose a car seat designed factoring in nap time when planA LITTLE PLANNING with both safety and comfort ning your route. Drive while little ones are sleeping and take breaks CAN GO A LONG WAY in mind, such as the Graco Extend2Fit 3-in-1 Car Seat, which that coincide with their regular IN MAKING THE TRIP provides five inches of extra legeating schedule. room and six recline positions. It The grade school set: Let ENJOYABLE can be used in rear-facing mode each child pack their own road FOR PASSENGERS up to 50 pounds and forward factrip survival backpack. They can ing in a 5-point harness up to 65 fill it with their favorite car-friendOF ALL AGES. pounds, and its harness and headly snacks, crafting gear and tech rest are adjustable as your child gadgets. Make sure items are fully grows. Additional car seat information can be charged and bring along extra batteries. Think found at gracobaby.com. about bringing a new book or snack they haven’t Traveling with children will always be someseen before to keep things interesting when their what stressful and require a sense of humor; but interest begins to wane. if you involve them in decisions and think about Tweens and teens: This age group has a lot ways to keep kids comfortable longer on the trip, of opinions. To help keep the peace, give them you will be able to have greater peace of mind a say in some car-related activities. Let them and a lot more fun while on the open road. choose the playlist for one hour or use an app to Story courtesy of StatePoint

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ACROSS 1. Kind of capsule 5. Cheek 10. Suspected 16. Yawning gulf

21. Lab medium 22. Humpback refuge 23. Plexiglas 24. "Bad, Bad — Brown" 25. Mezzanine

26. Glistening 27. "Lady Soul" 28. Bring upon oneself 29. "Jurassic Park" novelist

31. Pump, in a way 33. Don Diego masked 35. Numerical prefix 36. Loses steam 37. His is a safe job

40. Pick up on 41. Typewriter type size 42. Cold mo.

45. Kindergartner 46. Dude, Jamaica-style 48. Museum contents 50. Marked down 52. Chopper topper 54. Omigosh!

55. Apply a mudpack 57. Dandy 58. Sahara wanderer 59. Geologic formation 60. Put-down 62. Fingerless gloves 66. Just scrapes by 67. Skimpy 69. Flowering shrub 71. Pork cut 72. Where the wild things are 74. Riviera summer 76. Repair pipes 78. Sporty truck 79. Drop like — — potato 80. Joins 83. Upscale wheels 85. Fab Four member 88. Kind of clock 89. Last box to check 90. Ammo dump 93. Broccoli segments 95. Less than fair 97. Kind of walk?

98. "— Accomp'ny Me" 100. Angkor — 101. Amoeba's locomotion 106. Governess in Siam 108. Genuflects 110. Most reliable 112. "Galloping Gourmet" Graham 113. Bumpkins

PAGE 7 115. Staffer 116. Its HQ is Brussels 117. "— Street Blues" 118. Teacup handle 120. Lieuts.' right arms 122. Rackets 123. Spots for dancing 124. Accept reluctantly 128. "I" trouble 129. Dow Jones fig.

130. Wire gauge 131. USN rank 132. Storybook bear 133. Not like Abner, really 135. Slow movers 137. Toe 139. Goldfish, with "C" 140. Zeus' shield 142. Casino action 144. In accord 148. Ski lifts (hyph.)

150. Goofball 153. Go swimming 155. Caroler's tune 156. Southfork matriarch 157. Realize 158. Skirt vents 159. "Nutcracker" outfit 160. Alabama town 161. "Rose Marie" hero 162. Stratagems 163. Helper, briefly DOWN 1. Powder base 2. Frankenstein's gofer 3. Astrologers of yore 4. Upright 5. It may be flared 6. Answered a yodel 7. Jockey's handful 8. Camper, maybe 9. "Only Time" singer

MENTAL HEALTH

understand how important it is not to shame you or judge your actions, thoughts or beliefs. Their responsibility is to help you to understand how

Sometimes, we all just need someone willing to listen to us, guide us and let us know we’re THE COUNSELING okay. It is only natural to turn PROCESS HELPS first to our spouses, friends YOU NOT GET or family members for this LOST IN YOUR sort of supOWN PAIN AND port. However, what if talking SUFFERING. Lynette Payne to these usual sources of supyou came to be in this situaport is not working? Or what if you have problems or issues tion, why you made the decisions you made, and develop you feel uncomfortable sharthe skills to find solutions and ing with those close to you? resolve your issues in ways that Counseling involves a best suit your unique needs. therapeutic relationship in The counseling process which you are allowed to dishelps you not get lost in your cuss any issue, no matter how own pain and suffering. Your disturbing, uncomfortable or counselor has evidence-based private. A counselor allows and proven tools to guide you to discuss your issues in you through your difficulties. a safe, nonjudgmental enviCounseling works because ronment of respect and accepthe therapeutic relationship tance. Counselors are trained includes the following comto engage in an emotional ponents to help you work and relational manner. They

through your issues and get better faster: • With the use of empathy, insight and lack of judgement, a counselor can help you accept that the past cannot be changed and to accept the situation and yourself unconditionally.

This sort of acceptance will allow you to move forward with your life.

• The confidential nature of counseling sessions creates a safe environment to examine and understand your situation and the emotions connected to it.

• Problems which burden you and about which you feel too ashamed to share can result in emotional, relational and physical symptoms. By allowing you to speak of the unspeakable, a counselor lifts the weight of these problems and shame.

Together, you and your counselor seek solutions on how to manage your issues.

• A counselor is an objective listener whose accepting manner allows you to express

YOUR STARS THIS WEEK

By Stella Wilder

The coming week will see some facing down demons, some resurrecting angels and others dwelling in routine affairs that take on new meaning in their lives in unexpected ways.

What this means is that events and circumstances are likely to seem quite special to those who are willing and able to see the extraordinary under a rock, over a hill, within a cloud high overhead or in the eyes of a friend or loved one, whether newfound or long-cherished. This week can be a defining time for a great many people, but there is daring involved; one must be willing to face the fears and dangers that come from within and threaten one's sense of purpose and propriety, before he or she can really embrace and enjoy what this unique time has to offer.

No matter how busy an individual may be, he or she must find time for love — and the expression of love that has perhaps been long dormant.

The simple words "I love you" can work wonders — not just for the hearer, but for the speaker, who may have forgotten how essential that sentence — and the feeling — can be.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You can provide invaluable assistance to someone who needs it to ready him- or herself for a trial that is fast approaching. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – Travel may be in the offing, but you

will have to narrow down your options before heading off into the sunset.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Time is of the essence – not because there is too little of it, but because there is exactly enough.

You know what to do. (Sept.

8-Sept. 22) – Some may suspect that your behavior is being shaped by thoughts and feelings you don't fully understand. Listen to what they have to say.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Are you qualified to fulfill the responsibilities you've recently taken on? The truth will occur to you quite suddenly. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – Your excitement about a new opportunity may actually tell you something about yourself you didn't expect to learn.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may be far away from someone who is very much a part of your inner life. By all means, maintain open communication! (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – It's easy to say that you are not affected by something you wish to avoid or ignore, but in reality it's very much a part of you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You can restore order to a situation that has gotten out of hand recently. Others are willing to listen to you in a new way.

(Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You may have to do something you don't enjoy doing in order to get something you very much do enjoy. Such trade-offs are common.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You are facing a certain inevitability, so avoid wallowing in any negative emotions that are unproductive and harmful.

(Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You'll want to know who is taking your place.

The information comes to you through unusual channels and takes you by surprise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You may have to play two roles that seem incongruous or even incompatible, but you'll find a way when your instincts kick in. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – Everything you do or say will have far-reaching effects, and you must accept the fact that you may change someone's life.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) It's a good time to make an unusual proposal to someone.

This is not news to you; you've been mulling it over for some time. (March 6-March 20) – You have something that someone else wants, and this is likely to result in a protracted conflict. Try to keep it from getting out of hand.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) Someone close to you is

86. Person from Qom 87. "Bye Bye Bye" band 91. NASA thumbs-up (hyph.)

92. Moon goddess 93. Feather an arrow 94. Leaped 95. Pancho Villa's coin 96. — on a limb 99. Luau welcomes 102. Cliques 103. Hippie greeting 104. Synthetic fabric 105. Formal, maybe 107. Mowgli's wolf friend 109. Not cling (2 wds.)

111. Grad. school 114. Pitcher — Maglie 117. Hull section 119. Cattle-call reward 121. Boston Red — 122. "Great" dog 123. Stray from the topic 124. Heavy rainfalls 125. Trill 126. Shock 127. Hide hut 130. Powerful 134. Would I — — you?

136. Deep black 137. Place for a grill 138. Busybody 140. Offshore 141. In — (as found) 143. Recipe meas.

145. Debt memos 146. Volleyball needs 147. Huge excess 149. Crater edge 151. Was up for election 152. Morse click 154. Sum total

OFF THE MARK

Counseling really works

By Lynette Payne

10. Snow crystal 11. Afr. neighbor 12. Top-notch pilot 13. Cracker brand 14. Social mores 15. More precious 16. Ad award 17. Biddy 18. Aurora domain 19. Origin 20. Countless 30. Yanked up a sock 32. "Auld Lang —" 34. Scuba-diving site 38. Flit around 39. Understanding 41. Eye part 42. First-magnitude star 43. White mushroom 44. Antique brooch 46. Is nostalgic 47. October's stone 49. Dutch bloomers 51. Mr. DeLuise 53. Rubdown 54. Calendar unit 56. Singer Ives 59. Assemble 61. Enlist anew (hyph.)

63. Handle 64. Give a tenth 65. Scornful gaze 67. Electrical unit 68. Pastel colors 69. Hush-hush matters 70. "I love," in Latin 73. Bogus 75. Jeweled headdress 77. Robin's hatchlings 81. Sidekick 82. Rescue squad mem.

84. Greets the cat 85. Elephant owner, maybe

your true feelings, whether of anger, sadness, or shame.

You can speak your mind in an environment of safety. Counselors are trained to handle counter-transference (when a client has strong feelings towards their counselor), so that if a client lashes out in anger at their counselor, the counselor will respond in a healthy and appropriate manner.

By the time your therapy is completed, you will not only have resolved your original issue, but in the process, have learned important new skills in handling life’s problems, relating to others, and living a happier, healthier and more productive life.

Lynette Payne is executive director of the nonprofit, Galaxy Counseling Center. For the past 40 years, Galaxy has provided counseling services for 60,000 families, couples, groups, individuals and children, ages three and up in the DallasFort Worth metroplex. Contact Lynette and Galaxy Counseling Center at 972-272-4429.

Copyright 2016 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. likely to behave in a manner that doesn't truly reflect his or her ideals. You can suggest adjustments. (April 5-April 19) – You are feeling rather emotional, and you may want to examine how this colors your actions before you lose control completely.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) Keep your eyes open and your ear to the ground. Pay attention to the signals that are being overlooked by others.

(May 6-May 20) – You'll be eager to get home — or at least closer to home. Someone is waiting for you to re-establish contact.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) The time you spend working quietly on your own can be quite valuable. You're in no mood for interruptions or distractions. (June 7-June 20) – You're likely to find yourself swamped by memories of all kinds. A loved one points the way out of a threatening situation.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) You may not be able to keep your mind off of someone else's business. Why not try to make this a useful, productive reality? (July 8-July 22) – You'll find yourself gravitating toward someone for reasons you don't fully understand. Why not simply let go and see what happens?

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By Candy Evans

candace@candysdirt.com The Bachelorette and heartthrob

take on the M Streets: Will East Dallas Refurbished M Streets house that is home to JoJo Fletcher and Jordan Rodgers. ever be the same? third was likely turned into the third You know that you should read and then we published the street and living area, a little study or future CandysDirt.com every single day Candace Evans front of the house but had to take it for the latest in real estate news. Not down for security purposes. It is cray nursery perhaps? Oh my yes, we are so hoping! only do we offer up a daily house cray out there. I’m hearing that peoThere are new doors, new moldporn fix in a myriad of price ranges, we cover ple are knocking on doors all over East Dallas ings, Bosch appliances in the kitchen the local news that affects housing such as trying to find JoJo and Jordan, who are really (WOW!), a Nest thermostat, that crime, education, development, anything that going to make a perfect couple if only because darling banquette in the breakfast affects your home’s value – taxes too! their names are just too cute together. area, Kevo keyless entry, new lightCelebrity news is definitely a part of that.

No, no, I am NOT going to give you the So for more than a week, we were hunting address, but let’s just say that JoJo and Jordan have ing, custom window treatments. The home is basically a new doll house down just where “Bachelorette” JoJo Fletcher finally found their dream house in the M Streets inside a traditional shell, just what and her fiancé, Jordan Rodgers, would be mov- of Dallas. In a home listed by Dave Perry-Miller buyers are looking for. ing in Dallas. True confessions here: I do not agent extraordinaire Shannon Blount!

The home was on the market for all watch the show. But oh the emails and PM’s The young couple could pay $525,000 of 21 days. Like I said, it’s a dream house that came in asking me to find out. So hunt (asking price) for a 1,547 square foot, circa and a dream sale for a dream couple.

I did, in my special copyrighted way. Last 1949 brick pier and beam that was not just Thursday evening, the pieces came together remodeled in 2016, it was knocked out of the CandysDirt.com is the only blog in and I was ready to post. ballpark: new windows and re-finished hardDallas for the truly real estate obsessed!

Except, my information had been wrong! woods, total kitchen and bath remodel with Named by National Association of Real I was told they bought a house on _____ Street. white Carrara marble, brushed gold hardware, Estate Editors as the BEST Real Estate Found the house but didn’t realize until AFTER subway tile and Kohler everything. The home Blog in the country.

I posted that they were actually leasing it. Oh only has two bedrooms but that’s because the

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HAMMER AND NAILS

Great looks for multipurpose breakfast nooks

By Stephan Sardone

stephan@sardoneconstruction.com

Photo courtesy of Pinterest

Breakfast nooks are functional and welcoming.

Now that school is creeping up, let’s talk about a way to give your kids a homework friendly space that doubles as a quick stop for breakfast: the breakfast nook.

There are a lot of ways you can do this. If your kitchen is small and you can’t fit a full table and seating out in the open, utilize your corners.

Consider installing a builtin bench along a wall, and if it turns a corner, extend the bench along the turn. Push a small table up to it, add some upholstery, and you’ll have a lovely banquette as a result.

Not only does a bench help you save some space, but the table can be pushed in while it’s not in use, adding even more space to a small room.

The best part about builtin benches is the storage opportunities. Since the kids will be spending a lot of time doing

homework there, make the studious feel with purpose, and bench seats to where they can you can also use it for dinner open. Whether it’s books, lapmenus, calendars, schedules or tops or even Christmas decreminders. orations, everything is easily If you do in fact have extra accessible and out of the way. space in the center of your Similarly, you might consider kitchen, be a little adventurous adding some built-in shelves on and integrate a breakfast nook any of the surrounding walls. into your island. Use the wall This way, the kids remember to of the island as your spot for a grab the appropriate bench and gather the books after breakfast, rest around it. and it looks nice too.

Sunny corners, You can have a bay windows, anylot of fun with breakthing with natural fast nooks. Go with a light is the best spot diner-style booth or for a breakfast nook. a rustic, church pew Either tuck the nook style for the bench Stephan Sardone into a bay of win(you might want to dows or if you have add cushions for the a sunroom right off kids to sit on). Often, breakfast the kitchen, use that. Having nooks can have some strange surrounding natural light not angles; embrace them. If the only helps you and the kids nook is curved, add a rounded wake up, but it’s uplifting. bench and follow those lines What if your kitchen is just smoothly. Another fun way to a bunch of open space? Use a appeal to the kids is to make breakfast nook to divide it up. one of the surrounding walls Start with a booth with a high into a chalkboard. It gives a enough back to separate part

of the room from the other. It creates the illusion of multiple spaces and does so creatively.

You’ll definitely want to use stain-resistant fabrics; orange juice and suede don’t mix. Speaking of fabrics, have fun with them. Patterns, bold colors, throw pillows, even the curtains on the surrounding windows; make sure to keep it creative and welcoming. Fun fabric combos make for a great punch of color and intrigue, mixing up the traditional stark kitchen design.

Remember: The breakfast nook is all about keeping the kids on task — not cooping them up in the house when it’s a beautiful day outside. It keeps them stimulated and focused while you keep an eye on them.

I can already hear the school bells ringing ...

Stephan Sardone is owner of Sardone Construction and has been helping people improve their life by remodeling their home around their life.

FINANCES

Leisure is a lifestyle for retirees Professional - Experienced - Trusted

By David Nethery

david_nethery@ml.com

Randy Elms, MBA REAltoR® (214) 649-2987 randallelms@yahoo.com

— helping cultivate overall health and emotional well-being — and transitioning from a structured work-oriented environment.

As retirees shift from a “workaholic” lifestyle and enter into the most “time affluent” stage of their lives — many focus on opportunities to find a new hobby, volunteer locally, plan the trip of a lifetime or spend

When thinking of retirement, we often associate it with nap times and tee times.

However, according to a Merrill Lynch study conducted in partnership with Age Wave, today’s retirees show no plans of slowing down or staying put. With the baby boomer generation moving David Nethery into retirement, the leisure travel WITH THE BABY BOOMER economy is well positioned to grow GENERATION MOVING INTO tremendously — reaching a total of RETIREMENT, THE LEISURE $4.6 trillion during the next 20 years.

TRAVEL ECONOMY IS WELL While many POSITIONED TO GROW may look forward to summer travTREMENDOUSLY — el and beachside vacations, today’s REACHING A TOTAL OF retirees are looking at leisure in a whole $4.6 TRILLION DURING THE new way.

Retirees are NEXT 20 YEARS. rejecting “yesterday’s model of old age” and quality time with family and redefining leisure across every friends. Seventy-two percent day and special occasion of retirees said they want to activities. Not just through try new activities in leisure weekend getaways or summer — compared to doing things travel, but through transthey’ve already done. formative life experiences In the South Central

region, which includes Texas, retirees primarily seek activities that improve their health in every day leisure and are most likely to say that their fear of outliving their money may curtail their spending on the things they really want to do in retirement (51 percent).

Leisure activities can become expensive, which is why retirees should consider building them into their long-term financial goals. As an example, during the past 12 months, retirees in the South Central region have on average spent $2,900 on leisure travel.

Overall, while 86 percent of retirees nationally said it’s easy to find inexpensive leisure activities to enjoy, many feel they can generally do more to plan ahead.

Ultimately, leisure activities in retirement, if well planned for, can present many opportunities to not only relax and potentially improve personal health through reduced stress, but bring lifelong dreams to life.

For more information on the Merrill Lynch Age Wave Study: “Leisure in Retirement: Beyond the Bucket List,” contact Merrill Lynch Financial Advisor David Nethery of the Dallas office at 214.969.2358 or david_nethery@ml.com.

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THEATER

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Dallas actress credits local training for her success

By Shari Goldstein Stern

Get It.” Williams’ early local performances in Garland Kristen Beth Williams, included “The Wiz,” “Into as Sibella Hallward in “A the Woods” and “Once Upon Gentleman’s Guide to Love a Mattress.” “My favorite & Murder,” (“Guide”) may be role was GSM’s ‘Will Rogers a newcomer to the Winspear Follies,’” she said.

Opera House She sang in stage, but she’s her high school right at home on choir and permany other Dallas formed in each and area stages. year’s musical. “I “Guide” opens soaked up everyTuesday, Aug. 16 thing arts related for a two-week run I possibly could,” through Aug. 28 at she emphasized. the Winspear.

“The wonA 1999 gradderful thing uate of Mesquite’s about Mesquite Poteet High School, Photo ccourtesy of Kristen ISD is its generosBeth Williams ity and support.

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Photos by Joan Marcus at Dallas Summer Musicals The actress said that the Mesquite’s Kristen Beth Williams stars as Sibella Hallward (above left) (DSM), she knew theater was Children on Stage program at in the national touring company of “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & where she belonged. “Nothing GCT was another great learn- Murder.” Williams with Kevin Massey (above and right) and Adrienne compares to a 9-year-old’s view of ing opportunity that she was Eller (above) in scenes from the Tony Award-winning show at the those big green cat eyes coming lucky to have experienced. All Winspear Opera House on Aug. 16-28. down the aisles,” she commentof these shaped the trajectory the interim she entertained at to spend quality time with my pared. Some years later, she found of her future. ents and siblings, and reconnecting herself on that same stage playing According to Patty Granville, Disneyland and in other venues.

Williams met her husband, with some friends and teachers.” beside Rachel York in DSM’s pro- director of public facilities for the Jimmy, while volunteering with The actress said, “I wouldn’t duction of “101 Dalmatians.”

City of Garland and GSM’s protrade my journey for anything.

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ENTERTAINMENT

From phone screen to on-screen

By Haley Rogers

haleyrogers@realnewspr Highland Park Independent School District 5th grader Ellie Williams has big dreams when it comes to the big screen. For two weeks this summer, Williams was able to explore her inner actress at KD Conservatory, a college of film and dramatic arts, located just a few minutes from Highland Park. During the camp, Williams acquired skills that she and her mother Kirsa both feel will benefit her later in life.

“I called the studio one day asking about summer camps, and I ended up talking with someone for a long time about their program,” Kirsa Williams said. “I was very impressed with everything they had to say and even more so with Ellie after camp was over. I loved how she was able to use her creativity, as well as improve her confidence and communication skills, which will definitely help with school and ultimately in everyday life.”

Williams took her first singing and acting Ellie Williams. class in first grade and

has participated in other after school classes and summer camps since then. At camp with KD Studio, Williams and her peers learned film industry vocabulary, how to slate with confidence, have stage presence, how to “cheat” to the camera, body angles and how to audition for films and commercials.

She and her peers were also taught onstage acting and how to speak with a clear and confident voice, she said. The well-known acting and film production school stood out to the Williams family, as it has a long history of producing successful talent, and more recently, talent such as Demi Lovato and Chace Crawford.

One of Williams’ KD Studio instructors, Linda Leonard, believes that younger generations are in need of an important set of skills: face-to-face interaction, confidence in social situations, public speaking and stage presence.

With the tech-dependent nature of today’s

youth, actually making personal connections can be difficult and even scary, Leonard said.

“During my class, phones are put away, and the kids learn how to really connect to their classmates, to themselves and to the camera,” Leonard said. “When you’re in front of the camera, you have to learn to be alone for a moment and that takes great concentration and getting real with yourself.”

In Leonard’s words, getting the kids away from the everyday digital immersion is critical for them to be successful and fulfilled in life.

“Acting has helped me learn how to speak in front of groups of people, like when I have to make a presentation in my classroom,” Ellie Williams said.

KD Studio owner and Preston Hollow resident Kathy Tyner agreed with Leonard about today’s younger generations.

"Acting is all about personal connection; connection to others, connection to the environment, connection to ideas,” Tyner said. “The Photo by Kirsa Williams great acting teacher Stella Adler said, 'Acting is reacting.' Obviously when we are connected to an electronic device, even if we are using that device to communicate with someone, there is distance between us and the connection lacks a physical reality. Asking kids to put down their device and engage each other person to person, or person to persons, helps them experience being in contact at a level that uses all the senses as a means of connecting and communicating. Exploring a jointly created reality stimulates the imagination and we share not only with the other actors but, when in performance, with the audience."

Much like her experience with KD Studio, Kirsa Williams hopes HPISD will be able to offer her daughter opportunities to tap into her creative side. This will be the first year Ellie will be able to try out for a school musical in HPISD, she said. see SCREEN on page 10

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MOVIE TRAILER

‘Pete’s Dragon’ breathes fresh air into summer cinema

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood

Before any opening credits appear on the screen, it is clear that “Pete’s Dragon” is not going to be your run of the mill Disney movie. An event as traumatic as any to ever appear in a kid’s movie occurs and it leaves a five-year old boy orphaned and abandoned in a massive forest.

This gut-punch of an opening sequence quickly becomes a tearjerker and sets the tone for what may become one of the more popular family films of all time.

The story is nothing new or earth shattering, but it is put on film with such passion, focus and commitment from director/writer David Lowery (sharing a screenplay credit with Toby Halbrooks) that it falls nothing short of “Spielberg-like.” Even better, it never panders and earns every single emotion.

After the opening, “Pete’s Dragon” moves forward five years to 1982 and Pete (Oakes Fegley) lives in the forest with his best friend Elliot. Of course, Elliot is a huge dragon with green fur that moves and behaves like an oversized dog, thus instantly locking on to the hearts of anyone who isn’t dead inside.

Pete and Elliot stumble across Grace (Bryce Dallas Howard), a park ranger who

Photos courtesy of Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Disney will take a bite out of box office revenues with the engaging "Pete's Dragon." is out in this massive Pacific Northwest forest marking trees to keep from deforestation from her fiancé Jack’s (Wes Bentley) lumber company. Lowery doubles down on that massively convenient plot development and introduces you to Grace’s dad (Robert Redford), who has claimed for decades that he met a giant dragon in that same forest.

Pete and Elliot experience the biggest case of separation anxiety of all time when Jack’s brother

and co-worker Gavin (Karl Urban) catches Pete and he’s brought to civilization. With the help of Jack’s daughter Natalie (Oona Laurence), Pete learns a bit about society and family, but still yearns to be back with his best pal Elliot.

Instead of handcuffing them, Disney is smartly giving carte blanche to each of the directors they hire for their live-action reboots. Just like Jon Favreau’s personal take on “The Jungle Book,” this movie has all of the style

and complexity that David Lowery showed in the criminally ignored “Ain’t Them Bodies Saints.”

If “Pete’s Dragon” was made by a paint-by-numbers director, it would be a boring disaster. Instead, Lowery has made a family film that is honest, heartfelt and has the look and feel of a movie containing a more personal tale than it actually is.

Other than Karl Urban, who is tasked with being a one note dummy bad guy,

every character is fully developed and perfectly acted out.

Kids won’t notice it, but there is an underlying subtlety to Bryce Dallas Howard’s portrayal of a woman who is engaged to man whose wife has died and how she relates to his daughter. It’s never simply stated, but Howard and Wes Bentley’s interactions perfectly relay the pressures of that type of relationship.

Even at age 79, Robert Redford commands the screen. After he tells the story

about the time he met a dragon to a group of kids, you will believe that he actually met a dragon. Even though at this point Redford is more or less playing “Robert Redford,” it doesn’t matter. There’s a sparkle in his eyes and presence that simply cannot be ignored.

“Pete’s Dragon” pretty much hinges on the two characters referenced in the title and each of them perfectly carry the movie. Oakes Fegley is fantastic and considering he spends much of his time acting with a CGI dragon, it’s downright impressive he’s able to be as convincing as he is.

Speaking of that CGI dragon, not only is it beautifully rendered, the personality that exudes from it ensures its place in pop culture history. From the wet nose to the way it runs, Elliot is a giant dog that protects and befriends Pete in a way that only a dog can.

It isn’t hyperbole to claim that “Pete’s Dragon” may be the finest Disney movie ever made. It will be loved by children as a great adventure and equally embraced as a bittersweet tale about leaving your childhood behind by adults.

Also, if you pay close attention to the movie's final moments, it will dawn on you that the movie could also have been titled "Elliot's Human."

TRAVEL

Secrets of getting the best airfare

By Michael Wald

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No matter what system you use, make sure Some people won’t accept anything less your reservation has exactly the same name as than white-glove service. Some just want to on your government ID, such as drivget to a destination at the lowest cost. er’s license or passport. I have had the Either way, no one wants to get ripped unfortunate experience of having to off spending more than necessary. correct an incorrect spelling on a tickGenerally, you get what you pay for, et as issued. Even though the mistake but not always. Sometimes the perwas made by vayama.com, I still had son sitting next to you on the airplane to pay extra to get it fixed. paid a quarter of what you did. So Once you have located your best how can we learn what the bottom Michael Wald option, go directly to the airline webline is? site and see if it exists there, using The first thing to know is that the same flights. If it does, it is always best to flying round trip is usually cheaper, but not book directly with the airline. If you have frealways. So always check one-way pricing too. quent flyer memberships, this will track your Also, if traveling with other people, it may be best to book each reservation separately. I have flight best. The airline website is the place to found that I can get one ticket for less than two check on any baggage fees. If they are high, you might want to book a different airline. sometimes when there is only one low-priced One caveat to booking on the airline seat left. website is the airline “hold” policy. American Next, are you going to need to check lugAirlines has a free one day hold. But United gage? If so, the cost of doing so should faccharges a small fee to hold a price for three tor into your pricing. Some low-cost airlines days. charge extra for checked baggage and don’t If the airline website does not have a free allow large carry-on bags.

I start with what is called the “ITA Matrix.” or nearly free policy to hold a ticket and you still need time to check arrangements on the I search it to ferret out the lowest fares. Do a other end — such as hotel and car reservations Google search to find it. Options include the or whether your sister is going to be home — number of stops that are acceptable to you and then the hold option is important. Here’s what whether your travel date is flexible. Pricing you should do instead of using the airline webtends to be lower for Tuesday, Wednesday and site: book the ticket with Travelocity. It is the Saturday travel. There are many other variables. For this reason, it is somewhat confusing only large booking service that by policy allows for many people. Two caveats: The system does cancellation of reservations within 24 hours without charge. not cover all airlines, such as Southwest and Now that you’ve got your ticket on hold, discount airlines abroad, and the system does check back on the next day and repeat the pronot account for baggage costs. cess all over again. You may find that the fare As the search begins on ITA Matrix, you has decreased. If so, start anew. Airlines are get an option to check Google Flights. Do it. continuously repricing their tickets to adjust to It’s also a good way to find a good fare and a demand, especially as the day of departure gets little simpler to use.

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Airlines most frequently adjust pricing on

Mondays. Copycat price matching occurs on Tuesday. So holding a ticket on Monday is the best bet as you may have a chance to book at a lower fare the next day … if you follow my advice.

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“I think HPISD is known for having a strong theater group in both middle school and high school,” she said. “I am hoping Ellie becomes more involved with school theater as she gets older.”

According to her mother, Williams has taken classes and camps throughout the past few years with a group called Park Cities Players, directed by Laurie Hargrave. The experience has allowed Williams to meet others in the same community who share similar interests. Kirsa encourages her daughter follow her passions through whatever means, including Park Cities Players and very likely a furthered KD Studio education.

“I am looking into what classes they offer during the school year, because I would love for her to continue going to KD Studio if possible,” Kirsa Williams said.

Ultimately, for Williams, the performance at the end of the two-week camp was her favorite part. After all their hard work, students were given the chance to show their progress through a showcase held at the school. In her case, it was a compilation of video spots from mock-auditions, commercials and other clips.

“My favorite part was filming our scenes, but I also loved performing in front of the parents,” Williams said. “It’s fun to

mid-week wave.

The lounge doesn’t sink until midnight, so thirsty guests can step aboard after a movie or play.

Ships’ owners showed a philanthropic side, assisting the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB). One night Nayeb did the bartending and then contributed 25 percent of all his tips plus what the lounge matched to NTFB. It will be interesting to watch if this becoming an annual event.

The original owner, Charlie “Red” Hunt, opened the hatch at Ships more than 60 years ago and docked at the watering hole until Pikar and Nayeb took over the wheel.

With Ships’ 10 a.m. to midnight hours, it’s home to customers spending a relaxing morning — might be a business meeting. At noon the crowd is more buttoned down but with ties shed. According to Nayeb, you will also see plenty of jeans, shorts and flip-flops. There are plenty of traditional baseball caps, of course, too.

Until its reopening, Ships only took cash — another journey to the past. Not only did owners add an upstairs seating area, but they are thrilled to now accept credit cards.

Photo by Haley Rogers

Linda Leonard teaches a performance class at KD Studio.

have a crowd clap for you.”

Regardless of where Williams goes, she’ll always be a star in her parents’ eyes.

“We are so proud of how far she has come,” Kirsa Williams said.

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us,” Stenger said. “It put us on the map. We spent beside the road doing a road the first few years perjob, construction site buildfecting the concept in ing a house, pipe work, whatMinnesota to see what ever. People see that every we had. Then we wanted day and say ‘that would be to scale and start growawesome to be able to do ing and that is when the that.’ It has that magnetism 'Shark Tank' came in.” that draws people in. It is not The Texas property something that you are going opened in April. “A lot of to do every day, unless you people thought that was are an equipment operator. a Mark Cuban deal but It is fun. It’s like being a kid it was actually a (nearagain. ” by) Tanglewood Resort The brainchild of deal,” Stenger said.

Extreme Sandbox is Randy Extreme Sandbox leases Stenger, founder and the space in Pottsboro CEO, who opened the first from the Tanglewood Extreme Sandbox outside Resort, which also proof Minneapolis in Hastings, vides nearby accomMinn. in 2012. “Everyone modations. Companies thinks I have a background often use Extreme in construction, but no, I Sandbox for team buildam just a big kid at heart,” ing exercises or individuStenger said. “But the real al competitions. story is that I have three On site is a conRandy Stenger, founder and CEO of Extreme Sandbox. boys and years ago we were struction trailer with driving by this construca training room that tion site and the oldest said, Stenger took the vision to the ABC serves as the epicenter ‘Dad, wouldn’t it be fun to play in show “Shark Tank” to seek addiof the acreage. “So basically you that stuff?’ And I said, ‘Heck yeah it tional funding. They auditioned for are going to come into our facility,” would be!’ So I talked to my brother the show, but were not alone. “They Nerl said, “and we are going to greet about an idea of this big kid’s playget 40-50,000 applicants and I think you. The next thing we do is go over ground. But the inspiration was my about 150 actually tape segments,” what you are going to be doing for kids.”

Stenger said. “It is very stringent the day. So if you are going to be Stenger had a full time job with process where you have to audition doing the classic excavator package, Target in Minneapolis when he and send tapes of yourself and go we go over our liability wavers. Then began, so he used off-time and week- back and forth.” They were acceptinto a video training course which ends to pursue his dream of digging. ed for season seven, and actually goes over safety. Then we go over the “I was smart starting out, wanting to had a buy-in from Mark Cuban and controls on the machine. After that, mitigate my risks. I leased the land.

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I leased the equipment. We didn’t for 20 percent of the company for Then we bring you outside and work know if people would pay us money $150,000. with you on the machines.” Staff is to do this.” “'Shark Tank' was a surreal exin contact by two-way radio with The idea was so unique that perience but a real game changer for the newbie excavators while they are

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The most popular machines among the nine machines in Pottsboro are the excavators and the bulldozers. “The excavator, once you get comfortable with the controls on the machine, will be able to pick up a car,” Nerl said. “We have an obstacle course. We have games called tennis and basketball. It is all about slow steady movements. It is a test of hand-eye coordination. You really test those controls in order to get done what you have to get done, whether it’s an excavator, bulldozer, wheel loader or mini-excavator.”

Extreme Sandbox has an exclusive agreement with the heavy machinery provider Komatsu. Price tag for an excavator is approximately $200,000.

Eden Rest. & Pastries 4416 W. Lovers Ln. 972-267-3336 Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. 469-893-9400 Lucky’s Cafe 3531 Oak Lawn 214-522-3500 The Rustic 3656 Howell St. 214-730-0596 Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave. 214-871-2346 ETHIOPIAN Dallul 2515 Inwood Rd, #117 214-353-0805 FRENCH Rise No 1 Salon de Souffle 5360 W. Lovers, #220 214-366-9900 Toulouse Café & Bar 3314 Knox St. 214-520-8999 Whisk Crepes Café 1888 Sylvan Ave. 469-353-9718 GERMAN Kuby’s Sausage House 6601 Snider Plaza 214-363-2231 GREEK Greek Isles 5934 Royal Ln. 214-234-7662 Little Greek 9665 N. Central Exwy. 214-696-1234 Do you have a favorite area restaurant or bar you want to see listed in this Directory? If so, please call:

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While packages vary, it will cost around $300 for about an hour and one half which includes the training course. Both the Minnesota and Texas facilities are open year round, as the cabs on the machines are climate controlled to 70 degrees.

Recently, a mother drove her two 14-year-old sons up from Houston to play in the dirt. Minimum age to operate the machines at Extreme Sandbox is 14.

With the models in Minnesota and Texas working well, Stenger is focusing on other markets. “My vision is to have another 10-12 Extreme Sandbox locations around the country in the next five years.”

Expansion should be easy. They already have the equipment.

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EXPERIENCED AD SALES PROFESSIONALS

Looking for a growth opportunity?

We are looking for career-oriented people to join our growing team.

If you have current or recent experience selling print and/or web advertising,

CONTACT US!

If you are available to work full time or part time within a few weeks,

CONTACT US!

If you meet these qualifications and enjoy working with a diverse group of clients and associates,

WE LOOK FORWARD TO CONNECTING WITH YOU!

PETS Poop Scoop Professionals Trust the Experts Don’t scoop it yourself …

Let us handle it for you!

Yard hosed after pick-up.

214-826-5009 SALES

Tell us why you are the right person and forward your resume to:

White Rock Lake Weekly Katy Trail Weekly info@whiterocklakeweekly.com or info@katytrailweekly.com

Lakeland Hills

Judy Higdon Estate Sale Services Honesty • Integrity • Quality Jahigdon54@yahoo.com 972-816-4514

A Senior Living Community with Style

SERVICES

Affordable Fees include rent, 3 meals a day,and all utilities

Diaper Service Clean & Green Luxury Cloth Diaper Service Cloth diapers are much cheaper than disposables e ven when using a service.

Babies. Love. Cloth. cgdiaperservice.com 469-283-8397

Simplify Your Lifestyle with Amenities at Lakeland Hills

(other than phone or cable)

• Billiards Lounge • Soda Shoppe • Exercise Rooms • Entertainment Events • Beauty Salon • Chapel

Floor plans to fit every lifestyle!

214-321-7300

PLEASE RECYCLE

3305 Dilido Rd. • Dallas (corner of John West & Dilido Rd.)

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AUGUST 12 - 18, 2016

By Sally Blanton sallyblanton455@gmail.com

Society Editor

Kick Off

Partner’s Card for Family Place The Alley, Galleria

CEO Paige Flink, Development President Melissa Martin

Co-Chair Jane Rozelle, Honorary Chair Lisa Cooley, Co-Chair Elizabeth Dacus, Co-Chair Samantha Wortley

Walter Love, Mariann Thompson, Mike Meredith

Stephen Bodwell, Jody Coffey, Chairman of the Board Mike Coffey

Junior League

Rangel Seniors honored at luncheon Irma Rangel Young Leadership School

Beth Brown, Principal Lisa Curry, President Meredith Mosley

Juliette Coulter, Rosa Mendoza, Angela Chavez, Maria Mendoza, Angie Escort

Moon Day 2016

Reception

Largest Space Exposition in Texas Frontiers of Flight

Col. Walt Cunningham by Apollo

LaKisha Thomas, Sharon McGowan, Kittye Peeler, Mari Williams

Croquet Party

Ewomen Networking Party Asian Mint

Nikky Phinyawatana, Diana Hoff, Morgan Jones, Malee Lucas, Briana Dai

Seniors at the photo booth

Symphony Debutantes Texas Discovery Gardens

John and Sandy Secor, Eleanor Bond and Brad Donnell

Fay, Aspen and Ken Moraif

SHOP THE TRAIL

COMMUNITY COUNTS. KEEP IT LOCAL.

ELLIOTT’S HARDWARE

Full-Service Hardware Store in Casa Linda Plaza Whatever your project, we’re committed to having the products you need to keep life easy. We have organic gardening supplies, food for your backyard chickens, wild birding seed and feeders, plus a full line of STIHL® outdoor power equipment. Our dedicated grill shop features grills and accessories from Big Green Egg®, Weber® and Traeger® Pellet grills, plus a supply of sauces and rubs that you won’t find anywhere else. At our heart, we’re a hardware store, specializing in nuts and bolts, plumbing, electrical, tools, and Benjamin Moore® paint. And if you’re looking to update your kitchen, bath, door or cabinet hardware, visit our Hardware Plus showroom located inside the store.

9540 Garland Rd., Suite 270 (Next to Chili’s) M-F 8 a.m.- 7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.

214-660-9838 • elliotts@elliottshardware.com The Hardware Store of Choice in Dallas Since 1947

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

COBBLESTONE SHOE HOSPITAL

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

Across from Mockingbird Station. or on Lemmon Ave. near Wycliff Ave. Let us evaluate your items and give you an honest response as to when you should repair or not.

We repair: boots, shoes, belts, purses, luggage, etc.

Hours M-F 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

4325 Lemmon Ave., Dallas, TX 75219 214-780-0345

SERGIO’S JEWELRY

JOE O’S CLEANERS

Grand Opening!

Great services and great prices!

The true environmentally friendly dry cleaners. Serving Dallas since 1986.

6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Suit 400 (Next to 7-Eleven) Hours: Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Sat. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Same day service and drive-thru service everyday.

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

HIGHLAND PARK CAFETERIA Chef-prepared high quality ingredients In house bakery - Private meeting rooms Called “America’s Cafeteria” by The New York Times.

Dallasites have flocked here for authentic home cooking since 1925.

Famous for desserts, fresh delicious entrées, and live entertainment at every meal.

Private meeting rooms available.

Open every day 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Casa Linda Plaza 1200 N Buckner at Garland Rd highlandparkcafeteria.com 214-324-5000

ADJUST CHIROPRACTIC Injury. Recovery. Wellness.

Most Insurance accepted, please call to verify.

FREE initial consulation ($125 savings).* *Not valid for personal or work injury cases Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday by appointment only.

9041 Garland Rd. in White Rock Shopping Center adjustchiropracticdallas.com Dr. John Botefuhr For appointments call 214-922-8844.