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STATE FAIR OF TEXAS

Communit y News

Farewell, my old friend 2018 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists announced

After 106 years, the Highland Park Soda Fountain at 3229 Knox St. is closing on Sunday, Sept. 9 due to the massive construction in the area that will include an office building. Opened in 1912, it was originally Highland Park Pharmacy, but they discontinued that service in 2010. They have remained open serving sandwiches, soups, salads, breakfasts, floats and sodas at bargain prices. Another Dallas icon goes down to the wrecking Highland Park Soda Fountain ball. – David Mullen

Fundraiser with a snap On Sunday, Aug. 26 from 2 to 5 p.m., the Fraternal Order of Eagles at 8500 Arturo Drive will host its fourth annual Bra Art Dallas fundraiser benefiting The Bridge Breast Network, which provides breast cancer diagnostic and treatment services for low-income, uninsured and underinsured women and men from North Texas. For more information, contact founder Tracey Thornton-Clinton at tcclinton1@ hotmail.com or 214-815-3445.

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By Karissa Condoianis kcondoianis@bigtex.com

The final countdown to who will win one of the most coveted titles in all of Texas begins. The State Fair of Texas and partner Vistaprint will present the 14th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards food competition.

On Sunday, Aug. 26, three winners will be crowned in the categories of: “Best Taste – Sweet,” “Best Taste – Savory,” and “Most Creative.”

The competition began in early July with 49 entries represented by 30 concessionaires. Of those entries, 31 were selected as semi-finalists. Each entry was evaluated on four STATE FAIR OF TEXAS Fair-food elements: uniqueFernie's Hoppin John Cake with Jackpot Sauce is a finalist in this year's Big Tex Choice Awards. ness, creativity, presentation and taste. After some tasty the 2018 Big Tex Choice Awards comLandis (SWEET), Sweet Bakin’ Bacon tests and delicious dishes, petition on August 15. The winners are

by Ed & Eddie Campbell (SWEET), votes were cast and the results are in.

Arroz con Leche (Sweet Crispy Rice) Texas Fried Hill Country by Justin & Now, the top ten finalists must presby the Garza Family (SWEET), Cotton Rudy Martinez (SAVORY) and Texas ent themselves to a prestigious panel of Twang-kie by Chris & Sherry Howard Candy Taco by Justin & Rudy Martinez celebrity judges in hopes of securing one (SAVORY). of the top spots. If your favorite entry did (SWEET), Deep Fried Shepherd’s Pie by Clint Probst (SAVORY), The 14th Annual Big Tex Choice not make the final cut, fret not, concesDeep Fried Skillet Potato Melt in a Awards will be Sunday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. sionaires can still choose to introduce in the historic Tower Building at Fair their creation at their stand as a new food Boat by Tom Grace (SAVORY), Fernie’s Hoppin’ John Cake with Jackpot Sauce by Park. Tickets are available online at bigduring this year’s Fair. tex.com/tickets for $125. All proceeds Winter Family Concessions (SAVORY), The State Fair of Texas announced from the Big Tex Choice Awards cereFernie’s Orange You Glad We Fried It?! the ten finalists that will be competing for the titles of “Best Taste – Sweet,” “Best by Winter Family Concessions (SWEET), mony will be donated to the State Fair of Texas Scholarship Program.

State Fair Fun-L Cake Ice Cream by Tom Taste – Savory,” and “Most Creative” in

PROFILE

Local magician has something up his sleeve

By David Mullen

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Sixth Floor Museum

The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza screens award-winning filmmaker Dr. Donald Boggs one-hour documentary “A Ripple of Hope,” about the impromptu address by Robert F. Kennedy in Indianapolis on April 4, 1968 announcing the death of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The event is on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, and free to educators and students with current school-issued ID. A discussion with Dr. Boggs will follow the program. – David Mullen

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You may have seen magician David Gabriel around Dallas. Or in Las Vegas. Or in Los Angeles. Or in Florida.

He has yet to perfect his disappearing act, because he is always around the U.S. entertaining people at bars, conventions and parties. And he doesn’t miss a trick.

The Abilene native, the fifth of eight siblings, began practicing magic at an early age. “I was playing with magic since I was eight years old.”

Gabriel said. “I found some books on magic at the Boys Club. Everybody in my family was into sports, and I played baseball. But I started getting attention as a kid doing magic.”

As a child, his father would bring him to the Rotary Club or to the barbershop to perform his tricks. “My hands were small,” Gabriel said, “so I used a deck of cards that were slightly smaller. There’s a game that ladies played — I think it was bridge — where the cards are not as wide. They were better for my smaller hands.”

He is self taught, never having a magical mentor.

After a brief stint in community college, Gabriel moved

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David Gabriel has been performing magic tricks for more than 40 years. to Atlanta and did stand-up comedy as a teenager. He then did his first magic performance in Las Vegas at 20. He books his gigs himself, without representation. “Once I got there [Las Vegas],” Gabriel said, “they said that ‘you are better than you think you are, because of your sleight of hand.’”

Lately, Gabriel is staying busy performing at weddings and golf tournaments. “And I don’t play golf,” Gabriel said.

He spends half of the time in Las Vegas and shares a condominium with an airline pilot. “I may not see him for a month.” He knows so many people in so many cities that he rarely has to rent a hotel room.

His income is based on appearance fees and tips.

Magic has been his lifelong career. “I have never in my life asked for money,” Gabriel said. “People can tip me, or they can walk away.”

This fall, even though he is noted for his card tricks, he has been doing more fire and dove tricks. Not at the same time, of course. He keeps the doves hidden in the lining of his jacket. “My dove magic is world class,” Gabriel said. He keeps eight doves in his Dallas apartment.

“Golf balls, I can multiply immediately. People say ‘what the hell?’” He varies his tricks based on his clientele.

“I have a different audience every time. But I am not going to show you 100 tricks when I can show you 10 good ones.”

As is part of the magician fraternity, Gabriel will occasionally sell his tricks to better known magicians. He knows David Blaine and Criss Angel from his Las Vegas connections, and has sold four tricks to Angel.

When in Dallas, he can often be found on Sundays at Standard Pour at 2900 McKinney Ave. For bookings, Gabriel can be contacted at magictime_david@aol.com.

“I’ve got 10 good years left,” Gabriel, 55, said. “and then I will probably be a bartender somewhere. Although I don’t know how to bartend.”

Somehow, one would think he will pick up the art rather quickly.

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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR

‘Hey, telemarketer, I am a what … ?’

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com “The world is coming to an end as North Korea has launched nuclear bombs at China, Russia and the U.S., but first, let’s check the weather with meteorologist Sunny Rain.

Are we going to have another mild day, Sunny?” I know that I harp on this subject often in my column, but I am still stunned that the local news is so obsessed with the weather. Go outside or look out the window! … That said, I had to drive to South Arlington through a rainstorm on Aug. 10. I counted four accidents between Interstate 30, Loop 12 and Interstate 20 ... I just got cussed out by a telemarketer when I told them to stop calling. He called me back and accused me of being a person associated with making love to my mother. Why can’t we do anything about this? It is up to the FCC to ban this. Can’t President Trump put out a tweet? These calls are harassing, and in this case, blatant verbal harassment. These companies and those that work for

OPINION

them are the lowest form of life. It has to stop! …

That stated, I saw “Sorry to Bother David Mullen You” about an African American telemarketer that changes to a white voice and becomes the top salesperson in the firm. Another movie based in Oakland. Really bizarre ending, but worth seeing ...

Potholes of the week: Abrams Road between McCommas Boulevard and Mockingbird Lane will make you pray to Abraham. I have already commented on this avenue, but you need aide (ade) if you are driving on Lemmon Avenue between McKinney Avenue and North Central Expressway.

And it’s a mother to drive on Tucker Street near Lakewood Country Club … Went to a great event on Aug. 11 at the Longhorn Ballroom at 216 Corinth St. called the Low & Slow: North Texas BBQ and Music Festival. There was good music and even better barbeque. I look forward to next year’s festival … Went to

the Laurel Tavern on lower Greenville Avenue recently. It is a very friendly and comfortable place with reasonable prices. They seem to get the audience that they appeal to, once they get out of their Uber or Lyft as parking will always remain an issue in the area … The television commercial for Degree deodorant has always bothered me. Now it must be pulled from the air.

It is a coach telling his basketball team, after singling out a player wearing Degree underarm deodorant, that “no one drinks [water] until he sweats.” He then proceeds to turn the thermometer up to 125 degrees. The University of Maryland has placed several members of the athletic staff, including head football coach D. J. Durkin, on administrative leave pending the outcome of an external review of the death of Jordan McNair, a Maryland football player. McNair died from heatstroke on June 13 related to a May 29 practice where he was not allowed to properly hydrate while participating in a workout that many anonymous current

Flying is for the birds

By Joe Ruzicka

joe.c.ruzicka@gmail.com You have probably finished up your summer vacation by now, and if you were like me, it included flying to some fun destination.

Joe Ruzicka Only the flying was the worst part and the anticipation of fun likely turned to disaster the moment you stepped into the airport.

If you felt like the airport was a little overcrowded, you aren’t imagining things.

Air travel is no longer as exclusive as it once was. According to the trade group Airlines for America (A4A), an estimated 246.1 million passengers will fly with U.S. airlines between June 1 and Aug. 31. That’s the busiest summer on record and with a larger number of passengers taking to the skies it means more problems and more complaints.

Summer flight travelers struggled through long lines at check-in and security, pat downs, delayed flights, missed connections, unruly passengers, tiny seats with no legroom, hot cabins, little or no food, bumpy rides, lost luggage, screaming babies, having to sit next to emotional support peacocks … you get the idea.

However, according to recent survey data from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), U.S. airlines received their highest grades in the last 26 years. The survey, called the Air Travel Consumer Report, compiles data on four factors: on-time arrivals, involuntary denied boardings (i.e. “bumping”), mishandled baggage and customer complaints in 12 categories. The data is then compiled into a ranking structure called the Airline Quality Rating (AQR).

So what is the best airline and what is the worst? It depends on who you ask.

In the AQR, Alaska, Delta and Jet Blue were the top three domestic carriers. The bottom three: Express Jet, Frontier Airlines and Spirit in dead last. But the well-known travel blog “The Points Guy” did not feel the AQR

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CRIME WATCH Aug. 10 – 1:39 p.m.

2400 Block, Victory Ave. (75201) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect punctured the complainant’s vehicle tire.

Aug. 10 – 3:25 p.m.

4100 Block, Fairmount St. (75219) Burglary of a Habitation: The suspect kicked in the front door to the complainant’s apartment and stole a TV. Aug. 11 – 7:06 p.m.

6000 Block, Royal Ln. (75230) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect hit the complainant’s vehicle with golf balls.

Aug. 11 – 7:42 p.m.

2900 Block, Maple Ave. (75201) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s wedding and engagement rings.

was comprehensive enough. Instead, The Points Guy created his own ranking, which uses a weighted scale with the four factors: price, convenience, headaches and extras such as traveler programs. According The Points Guy rankings, Alaska Airlines stayed in the top position but Southwest and Delta were second and third place respectively. The cellar dwellers: Spirit, Jet Blue and in dead last … Hawaiian.

The average airline traveler probably develops their own intricate airline ranking using an algorithm based off the AQR and The Points Guy data to determine which is truly the best. Or maybe you just find the cheapest ticket and add extra points for beer and Wi-Fi accessibility. Either way, it is good to know that the U.S. Government tracks consumer complaints against airlines and your participation may help the cause.

Every month DOT publishes the Air Travel Consumer Report, which contains information about the number of complaints received about each airline and what problems passengers are having. The report is made available to the public so consumers can compare the complaint records of individual airlines and tour operators.

If you have a complaint against an airline, the DOT recommends contacting the airline first to try and resolve the problem.

If that does not work, filing a complaint through the DOT is the next step. According to the DOT website, “complaints from consumers help DOT spot problem areas and trends in the airline industry. Complaints can also lead to enforcement action against an airline when a serious violation of the law has occurred or be the basis for rulemaking actions.”

So if you traveled this summer on an airline and you have a legitimate gripe that hasn’t been solved, make sure you file a complaint with the DOT. Or just drive, unless you are going to Hawaii, but then don’t fly Hawaiian Airlines.

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

Aug. 11 – 10:09 p.m.

5300 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: An unknown suspect stole money from the business at gunpoint.

Aug. 11 – 10:38 p.m.

5300 Block, Manett St. (75206) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect entered the residence and stole the stove.

Aug. 12 – 11:41 a.m.

2100 Block, Fairmount St. (75201) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

Aug. 12 – 7:33 p.m.

2700 Block, Irving Blvd. (75207) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s vehicle and stole property.

Aug. 13 – 12:57 a.m.

3600 Block, McKinney Ave. (75204) Aggravated Robbery of an

Individual: The unknown suspect pointed a handgun at the complainant and stole the vehicle.

Aug. 13 – 9:56 a.m.

6700 Block, Lakehurst Ave. (75230) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s scaffolding equipment.

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and former players called a “toxic environment” … My good friend the Amazing Kreskin chimed in. “In lieu of the Associated Press story,” Kreskin wrote, “in which New York-based UMA Health offers ‘free, confidential therapy sessions’ to those New York Mets fans that are looking to vent about the team's woes, believe it or not, this is being done to eliminate the stigma of going to a therapist. Does this mean

if 20,000 people have become depressed because of the losses of their favorite team, UMA is prepared to give, as they publicly stated, free, confidential therapy sessions?" How about the same service for Texas Rangers fans? Kreskin continued, “On a more realistic level that could solve the problem of depressed fans?” Kreskin is formally planning to offer his services in the coming season by working with the

Mets through his special techniques of mental conditioning to help them become a winning team again. Remember, Kreskin is amazing, as were the Mets in 1969 ... Danny Bonaduce of “The Partridge Family” fame turned my age on Aug. 13. Now that makes me feel old. By the way, Susan Dey is 65, for those that had a crush on her like me. Maureen McCormick, aka Marcia Brady, is 62.

NEWS FROM DISTRICT 8

Dallas ISD Trustee Miguel Solis Exciting changes on the way for some District 8 campuses The 2018-2019 school year starts on Monday, Aug. 20, and with it comes several exciting changes for our schools and students in District 8. I know it will be a fantastic year!

Dallas ISD’s only standalone campus for pre-kindergarten students will open this fall at Arlington Park Early Childhood Center at 5606 Wayside Drive near the Dallas Medical District. The school will focus on educating three and four-year-old students to better prepare them for kindergarten and beyond.

Even more exciting, Arlington Park will be the first district school to offer full-day pre-K for three-year-olds. The brand-new building also features the largest pre-K classrooms at 1,000 square feet, a model that will be repeated in future new construction. Free for eligible families, the school will also have tuition-based options. The principal is Enrique Escobedo, who leads Obadiah Knight Elementary School. Find out more about how the district serves our littlest learners at prekdallas.org.

Onesimo Hernandez Elementary School is now the Montessori Academy at Onesimo Hernandez. Montessori programs offer self-paced, personalized learning opportunities for students, and the methods have enhanced learning at several Dallas ISD schools. The school will be led by principal Lisa Vega.

Sam Houston Elementary School has become Personalized Preparatory at Sam Houston Elementary. Personalized learning tailors instruction to each student’s strengths, needs and interests. Raymie Venable is the new principal.

The new Solar Preparatory School for Boys will be housed at the former John F. Kennedy Learning Center. The school is modeled after the successful Solar Preparatory School for Girls. Solar Prep for Boys aims to support boys in becoming leaders. The new school’s principal is Adriana Gonzalez.

Other new District 8 principals include Shanna Jones at Alex W. Spence Talented/ Gifted Academy; Sheryl Wilson at Cesar Chavez Learning Center, Oscar Aponte at

Maple Lawn Elementary, Kimberly Boswell Seymore at Oran M. Roberts Elementary School, Edgar Jaramillo at Julian T. Saldivar Elementary and Linda Olivarez at Ignacio Zaragoza Elementary School.

Social and emotional learning Dallas ISD continues to find ways to implement Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) for students, which focuses on the whole child beyond simply their academic performance. A group of district teachers learned how to use a Mood Meter this summer, which will help Miguel Solis them recognize emotions in themselves and their students.

There are 120 district campuses that are partnering with the Student Engagement and Counseling Services Department to engage in a series of SEL professional learning sessions during the coming school year.

In 2016, the Board of Trustees adopted a policy requiring SEL curriculum standards to supplement the TEKS, and guidance for teaching SEL. In other news: • Twelve girls on the Alex W. Spence team advanced to the Futsal World Championship in Orlando, Fla. While they did not bring home a championship, they learned a lot of life lessons. After all, how many sixth graders can say they played against Brazil in a world Futsal championship?

• Before school begins on Monday, Aug. 20, find a wealth of information about vaccinations, transportation, school supplies, uniforms and more at dallasisd.org/ backtoschool. The district is also operating a Parent Hotline during the first week of school (Aug. 20-24) at 972-925-KIDS (5437). It will operate the 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Aug. 20-21 and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22-24.

OUR MISSION

Aug. 13 – 4:52 p.m.

5600 Block, Willis Ave. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle.

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Aug. 13 – 6:09 p.m.

7200 Block, North Dallas Tollway (75209) Aggravated Assault w/a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect shot into the complainant’s vehicle while he was driving.

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Aug. 13 – 6:42 p.m.

4100 Block, Cole Ave. (75204) Theft of Bicycle: An unknown suspect stole bicycles at the listed location.

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MULL IT OVER

Doctor gets pitchers back on the mound

By David Mullen

david@katytrailweekly.com Since March 2004, Keith Meister, M.D. has been the team doctor for the Texas Rangers. But these days, he is best known for a very specialized field of arm surgery.

Specifically, he is noted for ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction, otherwise known as “Tommy John Surgery.”

Los Angeles Dodgers team physician Dr. Frank Jobe first performed the revolutionary procedure on left-handed pitcher Tommy John in 1974. John was able to revive a career that ended with 288 victories, which ranks seventh all-time in Major League Baseball among left-handed pitchers.

A Yonkers, N.Y. native, Dr. Meister was Cum Laude at the Boston University School of Medicine and worked in Birmingham, Ala. with noted arm surgeon Dr. James Andrews.

Among his other positions was as a knee surgeon at The Institute of Orthopedics at Royal National Orthopedic Hospital in Middlesex, England. Dr. Meister’s grandfather was an inspiration to him, having graduated as a surgeon from Harvard Medical School in 1926.

Dr, Meister has also had stints as team doctor with the Dallas Stars, the NBA D-League, the University of Florida, the University of Virginia and USA Hockey.

“My practice has

changed quite a bit over the years,” Dr. Meister, a youthful 56, said. “And it has really gravitated toward baseball.

Part of my commission at the University of Florida was taking care of the baseball team, so I got very involved in that and it was part of my early research. But in the last 15 years [as Rangers team doctor] things have gotten more focused on baseball. Seventyfive to 80 percent of patients I see are baseball players, and mainly throwers.”

He played baseball and soccer as a youth, “but I realized I wasn’t going to play professionally,” Dr. Meister said. “So I figured I would be on the other side.”

Dr. Meister, a Mansfield resident, is with a team of seven other doctors and 60 employees at the Texas Metroplex Institute of Sports Medicine & Orthopedics in Arlington. The 21,000-square-foot facility is as modern as it is impressive.

The rehabilitation area alone has a basketball hoop, indoor and outdoor pitching and batting cages and a variety of exercise equipment. “We treat the whole package here,” Dr. Meister said.

Tommy John surgery requires a 3 to 4-inch surgical incision near the elbow. Holes are drilled into the ulna and humerus bones and a tendon, usually the Palmaris tendon taken from the forearm, is woven into the holes.

Depending on the patient, full rehabilitation takes approximately 14 months.

“Maturation of tissue,” Dr. Meister said, is why it takes so long to recover. Surprisingly, the surgery takes less than one hour.

Dr. Meister believes that baseball players become susceptible to arm injury at a young age because they simply throw too hard and too often. “There are two things that have pushed us toward the epidemic that we have today with elbow ligaments,” Dr. Meister said. “Number one is volume of throwing.

The more miles you put on a car, the fewer years you are going to get out of that automobile. Everyone is born with only so many bullets in the gun, so to speak. Some guys run out of ammo in high school, some in college, some in the minor leagues, some in the big leagues and some guys can have 25-year careers like Nolan Ryan, but that is obviously very rare.

And then these days especially, kids are throwing so much harder at much younger ages that fastball velocity is a direct correlation to injury.”

He has performed Tommy John surgery on athletes as young as 14, although his patient was a very mature teenager physically and Dr. Meister always uses caution and searches for other avenues of rehab before surgery. He estimates about 40 percent of those requiring Tommy John surgery are obvious. But for the other 60 percent, he will sit down with a patient and explore all of the options.

Among the patients that Dr. Meister has operated on are All-Star pitchers Ben Sheets, Joe Nathan and Joel Hanrahan. Recently, he operated on a trifecta of Oakland Athletic starting pitchers in Jharel Cotton, Daniel Gossett and Kendall Graveman.

While no two patients are alike, Dr. Meister’s experience has made him an expert in his field. “For the most part,” Dr. Meister said, “you walk out feeling really good about what you accomplished.”

Dr. Keith Meister

Dr. Keith Meister, an expert in Tommy John surgery, is the Texas Rangers team doctor.

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Automobility

Kia’s Stinger has lots of bite

KIA

The 2019 Kia Stinger GT.

By David Boldt

the more generous proportions of what we’ll You know Kia. call ‘mature’ Twenty years ago it Americans, was the Kia Sportage, while the dash an attractive take on layout is an the compact crossover David Boldt almost-artful that payment buymix of the last ers fell into. More recently, century and this one. While Kia gave us the Soul, using wishing the interior design hamsters in the pitch and an was a tad more compelling in attractive mix of distinctive both design and materials, Kia design, competent build and has done a better job here than accessible utility in the end Alfa Romeo did on its Giulia. product. But in the 20+ years And there is room! In spent developing their brand front you expect to be accomin the U.S., no one — we can modated, but little prepares safely say — anticipated the you for the almost limo-like Stinger GT. The Stinger’s debut proportions of the rear. The in the U.S. is stunning, made Stinger is a solidly midsize even more so when you realize hatch; with the rear seat up, there was no collusion. take the kids. And, with the In your first glance you rear seat folded, haul the know this is a dynamic piece Stump jumper. It’s akin to of sheet metal. All of its 190 having an all-activity vehiinches are planted on the cle, except that in a perforpavement, with relatively low mance-oriented hatch driving height, substantial width and can be the activity. staggered track. If you were It’s under the hood, expecting a competitor for however, that a star is born. the 3 Series, know the Stinger Available with either a 2.0 liter landed in territory more corturbocharged four or 3.3 liter rectly occupied by BMW’s 5 twin turbocharged V6, our test Series or the Audi A6. Unlike GT2 came in the Kim Jong a few Korean design efforts Un (way crazy) spec. The mill coming before it, the Stinger boasts 365 horsepower and comes across as more origi376 lb-ft of torque (at between nal; if looking for a stylistic 1,300 and 4,500 rpm). Driving influence I’d probably go with through an 8-speed automatic Porsche’s Panamera. via your choice of five drivInside, our top-of-theing modes, this thing fully line Stinger GT2 exudes a puts the ‘sport’ in sport hatch.

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motivate, there are absolutely no issues in merging, passing or aggravating your significant other. Just make sure you’ve budgeted for defensive driving (at best) or bail.

Despite the Stinger’s midsize footprint, its accurate steering and tailhook-type braking deliver a smaller, more tossable platform. On what we think of as our own ‘Rattlesnake Raceway’, the Stinger GT darts from corner to corner with a self-assuredness that would bring out the Mario Andretti in even the most reserved. It’s Six Flags Over Seoul — without the lines.

But then there’s the bottom line. While the Stinger starts in the low $30s, our GT2 sat at $52K. As those trolling the Benz, BMW and Audi websites know, you can buy a lot of German sedan for $52,000. BUT! You won’t buy this combination of capability and exuberance; BMW’s 3 Series is less practical, while the Mercedes C Class is too stoic.

We’d take a chance on a 4-cylinder RWD Stinger for around $35K, and simply laugh at those spending a similar amount for an Accord or Camry.

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

UPTOWN GIRL

Sweet Tooth Hotel plans for the future

By Ryann Gordon

ryannbgordon@yahoo.com Instagramers rejoice!

The Sweet Tooth Hotel has made its mark in Dallas feeds and timelines and left a sweet legacy that’s got us begging for more. What was supposed to be a pop-up museum designed to bring Dallasites to Victory Park as they revamp the district, extended its stay an extra two months and is making plans for the future.

The latest talk of Dallas attracting millennials and

families alike, the Sweet Tooth Hotel will be leaving us at the end of August.

Unfortunately, tickets to the attraction have been completely sold out for a time now; but that doesn’t mean that we won’t ever get a chance to see its colorful walls again.

If you didn’t get a chance to snag a ticket to the museum, don’t worry — we’ll take you on a venture through the candyland ourselves. The venue is a 1,250-square-foot sugar rush of indulging colors

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by Dallas artists such as Jojo Chuang, Jeremy Biggers, Shamsy Roomiani, Chelsea Delzell and Rob Wilson.

Upon entry, visitors are greeted by the concierge, where they are given a short intro to the museum and are then released to explore a series of five deliciously-themed rooms. Attendees wander through a bathroom with donut-shaped mirrors and a peach-colored bathtub with Swedish Fish swimming

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The Sweet Tooth Hotel has made its mark in Dallas. inside. They get lost down Willy Wonka hallways, run their hands along cotton candy-covered walls and skip beneath planet-sized macaroons strung from the ceiling.

Touch but don’t taste the squirming gummy worms that fill cereal bowls in the kitchen before leading through the refrigerator that opens a door to a secret wonderworld of neon stuffed animals that’ll have your eyes seeing spots on the way out.

Similar to the Museum of Ice Cream in Los Angeles, San Francisco and Miami, the Sweet Tooth Hotel was built by Built by Bender and created by husband and wife duo Cole and Jencey Keeton to attract people from around the metro to the area. And attract it did. Although the hotel will be closing soon, the creators promise that it is for good reason. The Keeton’s have revealed that the next pop-up will boast an entirely new concept, new artists,

designs, everything; and what can we expect? Can you say holiday theme?

Some of the reviews of the Sweet Tooth Hotel’s first round suggested that it seemed like a knock-off of similar spots, but we can expect something even more unique than the current

exhibition. While the couple has been hesitant about sharing too many details, the one thing they have said is that what they’re doing for the holiday pop-up is like nothing we’ve seen before. Join the waitlist for the Sweet Tooth Hotel when it reopens late fall at sweettoothhotel.com.

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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event.

Aug. 17

2500 Victory Ave. Dallas, 75201 214-665-4299

American Airlines Center - Dallas will host the first round of playoffs for Big3, a 3-on-3 basketball league featuring former NBA players. Created in part by rapper/actor Ice Cube, the league combines superstar players and fan interaction before and after the games to make for an exciting live experience. $15-$37.50.

Aug. 17

1818 1st Ave. Dallas, 75210 214-421-1111

Dos Equis Pavilion - Univision presents Latino Mix Live! It is a concert featuring international stars like singer Maluma, global reggaetón stars Nicky Jam and Wisin, Latino super-group CNCO, pop trio sensation Reik, Colombian group Piso 21 and rising world music vocalist Manuel Turizo. 7 p.m. $32-$180

Aug. 18

1500 Andrews Parkway Allen, 75002 214-635-3021

TopGolf Allen - Ninja mania will be in full force as want-to-be warriors are invited to test a full-on obstacle course similar to what is seen on NBC’s Emmy-nominated “American Ninja Warrior.” From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ninjas of all ages are invited to come run the course and meet five-time national finalist Karsten Williams. FREE!

Now through Aug. 19

13933 N. Central Expressway Dallas, 75243 214-459-0977

Studio Movie Grill - The Women Texas Film Festival continues with its third year of features. The Women Texas Film Festival promotes established and emerging female storytellers in film and TV celebrating the grit and range of women’s voices. $11.

Aug. 23

231 W. Jefferson Blvd.

Dallas, 75208 2149481546

Texas Theater - Dallas VideoFest presents the third annual PAWFest (with the addition of Dogs in the videos along with Cat Videos!). Also known as #DVFPAWFest, the evening is a break from the dog days of summer with amusing cat and dog videos. 7 p.m. $15

Aug. 24

5900 Bishop Blvd.

Dallas, 75205 214-768-2516

Meadows Museum at SMU - Scott Winterrowd, director of education, will give a gallery talk called “Under the Influence of Fortuny: William Merritt Chase’s Idle Hours” at the Virginia Meadows Galleries. 12:15 p.m. Museum admission is $12 for adults, $8 for seniors, $4 for non-SMU students and FREE! for members, children under 12 and SMU faculty, staff and students.

Now through Aug. 26

8687 N. Central Expressway Dallas, 75225 214-363-7441

NorthPark Center - More than 40 top-of-the-line vehicles will be on display at the third annual NorthPark AutoShow.

Included will be many luxury vehicles from Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lexus, McLaren, MercedesBenz, Porsche and Rolls Royce. 10 a.m. FREE!

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Charity

Sp tlight KLYDE WARREN PARK

One million visitors a year enjoy this privately funded scenic green space.

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 The Woodall Rodgers Park

Foundation founded Klyde Warren Park, and its mission was to unite uptown and downtown Dallas and create one extended vibrant neighborhood. Its mission now is to provide free programming that brings together people of all ages, ethnicities and socioeconomic groups, while at the same time boosting the city’s economy and importance.

Q H ow did your career path lead you to this position?

A Most recently, I served as chief development

officer for United Way of Metropolitan Dallas, overseeing a $58 million annual campaign and $100 million endowment campaign. Prior to that, my event and fundraising experience led me to be on teams who produced large-scale events for Dallas.

QW hy are you passionate about helping this charity?

A I fell in love with the Park and understood

the impact it could have on my hometown.

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

A Klyde Warren Park attracts more than one

million visitors each year with different interests and passions. It is available to and affordable for every possible socioeconomic group. It offers free programs daily, from yoga and children’s story time to architectural tours and organized water gun fights.

It encourages health, wellness and a sense of community.

QW hat is difficult about your job?

A Creating awareness. Unlike the Dallas

Zoo and Arboretum, which are two area gems, we do not receive operational support from the city, so gifts from the community are what keep the Park active and safe. There are no dues or fees to enjoy it, but there are expenses associated with running it. We rely heavily on support from the local corporate and philanthropic community.

QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?

A “Park & Palate,” our annual fundraiser, will take place on Friday, Oct. 26 and Saturday, Oct. 27. This food and wine event, created by celebrity chef Kent Rathbun, takes place right in the Park. The weekend kicks off with a VIP event for donors and sponsors on Friday evening, and finishes up on Saturday with a larger-format food festival.

Tickets for the Saturday portion are $75 each for guests aged 21 and up.

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

A Klyde Warren Park is a world-class venue.

Bryant Park in New York City led the way with creative programming that keeps visitors coming back. We want to do the same with many more vibrant events and programs — festivals, symphony performances, movie nights, concerts, holiday celebrations, etc. There are future completion projects with amenities such as a fountain on the east end, a children’s park expansion on the west end and many other elements to be announced in the coming months.

Kit Sawers, President, (right) answered this week’s questions.

by Will Henry

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DOTTY’S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE

recipe of the week

Many options flow out of Pie Tap

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com The name deceives. Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar offers a lot more than beer and pizza. Besides house made pasta, salads and sandwiches, Pie Tap’s Design District venue spins rotisserie chicken as well. As the name implies, there are lots of beers on tap. Of course, you may order cocktails and wine.

Now that you’ve got the overview, let’s go granular.

About that roast chicken: If you’re thinking scrawny and greasy like the typical supermarket deli chicken, please reimagine. Pie Tap rotisserie chicken is plump and juicy. Yes, it costs about twice as much as the deli version but it’s twice as meaty. A whole chicken with choice of sauce plus two sides goes for $22 ($20 on Bird Night Tuesdays). It’s a meal for two plus leftovers to eat in, take out or delivery.

Rotisserie bird is also available as a half-chicken order.

Corporate Executive Chef John Hrinkevich takes great care with everything on the menu. Nothing demonstrates this more than the quintet of sauces from which to choose with the chicken. Bourbon BBQ is a sweet-piquant flavor enhancer. Marinara from organic tomatoes is a fresh, saucy masterpiece. Creamy-with-a-bite Horseradish Crema, smooth-and-cooling House Ricotta Ranch and zesty, mouth-coating Jalapeno Pesto are even more enticing.

Sides are likewise carefully crafted. Chef is the first to admit that the Cauliflower Mash wouldn’t be nearly as delicious without some butter and cream. That’s good news for those counting carbs; cautionary if you fret about fat grams.

Other side options include crisp, skinny fries; mac and cheese; roast broccolini with mushrooms; and salad, tossed or Caesar. Our broccolini on a recent hosted visit added a toothsome flavor and texture to the rotisserie meal plate.

Pie Tap is justifiably proud of the pizza dough, made from simple basics of flour, olive oil, water and salt. A sourdough starter raises the dough. Light and airy as a base for

pizza, the dough also makes addictive twisted rolls called Knots. Fresh roasted garlic and Parmesan cheese add big taste. So does the accompanying pillowy spread of provolone and asiago cheese whipped with cream. Not that the buttery Knots need any gilding, but the zesty spread is as habit-forming as the rolls. Don’t go near them if you aspire to be gluten-free because you’ll find yourself going to gluten jail. Gladly, I might add.

If, like me, you usually avoid frozen drinks, you should not get anywhere near the Pie Tap Ripsaw, either. That’s because after a sip of Ripsaw you’ll abandon your sugar-free aspirations as fast as you let go of that gluten-free pledge when you tasted a Knot. Spun from rosemary lemonade and vodka, this splendid summer cooler made a recent sultry summer afternoon easier to survive.

Within the Katy Trail Weekly circulation area, there’s a Pie Tap location on Henderson and Oak Lawn Avenues. Both locations are comfortably hip and accommodating to families as well as pizza party animals. The ever-broadening menu Dotty Griffith makes it an easy place to visit on a regular basis, without always succumbing to the pie.

The Henderson Avenue location looks typically East Dallas with a white frame house exterior look and lots of wood inside. In the Design District, Pie Tap chameleons into a sleek and modern with lots of outside seating.

If you want to chicken out, you’ll need to head to the Design District. Otherwise you can tap into Pie Tap in East Dallas.

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Fashion Sense

Art house glamorizes Design District

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influencers, celebrities and community leaders who excitedly supported Goree’s new venture.

Sipping on SweetBeat Vodka blends and dining on Caribbean fare, celebrities such as Aspire TV’s Nikki Chu (who also decorated the interior of the space), K104 FM’s DeDe McGuire, radio personality Nanette Lee and others celebrated the opening.

“We’re reaching out to a lot of local artists to show their work,” a hopeful Goree told the crowd. “Art covers all aspects, all racial backgrounds, [everything] — it’s overall a form of love.”

To learn more about the new Art Basel Art House and Social Gallery, visit www.paintartbasel.com or email info@paintartbasel.com.

Leah Frazier is an award-winning fashion entrepreneur based in Dallas with almost a decade of fashion and lifestyle reporting under her belt. Her continued coverage of Dallas fashion and events can be found at inspirenstyle.com.

Dazzling new digs continue to sprout up around the Design District at 1115 Dragon St. with the latest in hotspots being that of a chicly contemporary location named Art Basel.

Touted as an Art House Leah Frazier and Social Gallery, the newly minted locale boasts an art-gallery-meets-social-hangout hybrid, bringing an innovatively diverse appreciation to the Dallas arts culture.

“We’re bringing a taste of Miami to Dallas,” said Lesha Goree, Art Basel CEO and executive director, at the soft grand opening party Aug. 4. Referencing Miami’s world-renowned Art Basel show, Goree’s new venue channels the spirit and vibrancy of the premiere art platform with even more offerings for the community’s artistic, social and professional needs.

“The Art House is to help new or up and coming artists have a place that will allow them to showcase their talents,” Goree said. “It is also a place for adults that want to express themselves artistically with their friends.”

The BYOB Art House glamorously elevates the district as women gather for the ultimate Ladies Night Out to paint live male models via a vibrant upscale setting. Other events include Paint & Jazz, Lovers & Paint, exclusive art exhibitions and much more as Art Basel makes headway for a Big D splash.

Also convertible as an event space, The Art House is available for corporate meetings, birthdays, private dinners and bridal showers.

Art Basel Art House and Social Gallery To celebrate the launch, Art Basel threw an all-white affair to a bustling crowd of Art Basel is new to the scene on Dragon Street.

Pesto with a purpose

PIE TAP PIZZA WORKSHOP + BAR

Chicken Pesto with Fettucine.

By Dotty Griffith

dotty.griffith@yahoo.com When a restaurant adds rotisserie chicken to the menu, a smart chef finds ways to use the luscious birds that don’t sell hot off the spit. Cue a recipe for pasta with generous slices of roast breast meat. When making this at home, you may of course roast your own chicken breasts or harvest from a deli roast chicken.

The key to the recipe isn’t the chicken, however.

It is the Basil Arugula Pesto, a delicious way to use prolific basil from your herb garden. Or from the same produce aisle where you buy your arugula.

This zesty condiment may be used with any pasta, stirred into warm potato chunks for a different style spud salad or made into a full-blown Alfredo variation as in the Pie Tap Pizza Workshop + Bar recipe below.

Pie Tap Chicken Pesto with Fettuccine 16 ounces fettuccine 1 cup Basil Arugula Pesto (see below) 1 cup chicken stock 3/4 cup heavy cream 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon sea salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3 roasted chicken breast halves (skinless and boneless), sliced thick 1 cup baby tomatoes cut in half 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts Cook fettucine according to package directions. Drain and keep warm.

In a medium saucepan pan over medium heat, warm the Basil Arugula Pesto for 1 minute.

Add the chicken stock, heavy cream and lemon juice; bring sauce to a simmer.

Add the Parmesan cheese

and continue to simmer until the cheese has melted.

Add the butter and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.

In a large sauté pan over medium heat, combine chicken and baby tomatoes with sauce. Bring sauce to a simmer. Add the pasta, tossing well to combine. Lower heat and cook pasta and sauce until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Season the pasta with additional salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with toasted pine nuts.

Makes 4 servings.

Basil Arugula Pesto: In work bowl of food processor, combine 1 ounce fresh basil leaves (about 3/4 cup), 1 ounce fresh arugula (about 3/4 cup), 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel. Pulse to finely chop. With motor running, slowly add 1/3 cup olive oil and process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate any leftovers.

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Hammer and Nails

Remodeling going retro

By Stephan Sardone

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Dallas and in the attendance zone for I am sooo sad Highland Park about this time of the ISD, a major year. The days get draw for many,” shorter, the weathsaid Alicia er gets cooler and the Candace Evans Chmielewski, pool gets warmer. All Elite Auctions of which means saying market direcgoodbye to summer, my fator, Southwest. “An open vorite season! floorplan and luxe amenities Which is why we at make this home appealing CandysDirt.com look at for the discerning buyer.” homes 24/7, and you can, From the custom front too! Here is a home deterdoor, created from a rich mined to cheer you up. It just maple wood, to the slate happens to belong to Texas roof, the curb appeal turns Rangers Hall of Fame inheads. The amenities inside ductee and All-Star Michael are also fabulous, including Young. And it is the site of three indoor fireplaces, audio our next CandysDirt.com jacks connected to speakers, Staff Party, this Saturday, hand-scraped and custom Aug. 18. patterned hardwoods floor, Even better: the home, recirculating water heaters complete with Lacanche and decorative lighting, to French range, two farmhouse mention a few. sinks, and the biggest masAt the front of the house, ter bath in town is going on a dramatic entryway includes the auction block Saturday, a gracefully curving staircase Sept. 1! with decorative iron balusThis is a place you’ve trades and a gorgeous wood got to see. Dramatic touchfloor. Off the foyer area are es like a sweeping staircase, the formal dining room, and hand-scraped hardwood formal sitting room with floors and beamed ceilings fireplace and coffered ceiling, create a warm and luxuriand a family room, also with ous space with Old World a one-of-a-kind fireplace, appeal in 7,715 square feet beamed ceiling and views of at 3508 Bryn Mawr Drive in the backyard through overUniversity Park. sized windows.

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This home, located at 3508 Bryn Mawr Drive in University Park, will be auctioned onsite on Saturday, Sept. 1. refrigerator-freezer, dual dishwashers, and a warmer drawer. Just off the kitchen is a keeping room with fireplace.

A bonus room with a wet bar and full bathroom has been used as a game room and promises great entertainment opportunities.

The master suite is simply incredible. Its ensuite bathroom offers expansive dual vanities, large walk-in marble steam shower and a clawfoot soaking tub.

Other bedrooms offer things like built-in cabinets, walk-in closets and ensuite bathrooms. No space was overlooked for thoughtful touches.

This incredible University Park property will be auctioned onsite by Elite Auctions on Saturday, Sept.

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What goes around comes around.

You can do simple, easy accents to your home without spending a bundle.

And today, people are gravitating toward older, more ornate items to modernize their house with sconces, bath Stephan Sardone fixtures, wallpaper and paint.

The newest trend in home remodeling tends to be throwbacks to a different era. Plumbing, décor and furniture are going retro. While neutral colors like white, tan or grey will always be in vogue, especially when accenting artwork, bright, vibrant colors are also a hot trend.

For your latest DYI project, incorporate loud colors into your home. Try painting an accent wall or cabinet doors. In the kitchen, add bold colors to shelving, cabinets or back walls of cabinets that have glass doors. Most of your appliances are probably black, white or silver. Adding a loud color to a wall or cabinet will make your kitchen look brand new.

Sinks have become a new feature in homes. Forget the old porcelain or aluminum basins, being different is in.

Copper, granite and stone sinks are all the rage. Everyone who lives in or visits your home will hit the sink. And that sink can make a great statement, especially when accented with unique faucets and water handles. In the kitchen, the backsplash has taken on a whole new priority. Either tile or metal can accent the kitchen and highlight a new sink and new fixtures. Plus, backsplashes are easy to install, even for a novice fixer-upper.

The rustic look is beginning to rule the bathroom. Stark bathrooms with wooden walls and tile patterns are definitely a trend. There seems to be a movement toward a mountain lodge look. The complete look should be finished off with colorful or solid towels and bathroom fixtures. And don’t forget the rustic newspaper rack near the commode. (Just kidding.)

Another trend is a move toward vintage light fixtures.

While I am a huge proponent of using the new, low watt, low energy light bulbs, I love light fixtures, like sconces, with a classic look. Make your entire hallway, bedroom, closet and bathroom lighting slight and energy efficient, and then splurge on a dramatic fixture for the living room or dining room.

It used to be “not easy being green.” Well, Kermit the Frog was wrong. Green is a hot color trend today. You can go light or dark green to accent otherwise bland spots in your house, condominium or apartment. It is all a product of the eco-friendly movement, even though it is a color and not a statement. Green can be applied to accessory items like furniture, towels and bed sheets, as well.

Simple is better. Go sleek with your technology choices.

A den can still be warm and cozy without a glut of equipment. Remember when people had those huge satellite dishes on their front lawn as if they worked for NASA? Not anymore. Smart homes are all the rage.

By tuning into new technology, you not only are more modest in your home’s presentation, you are probably saving money. You can better control your thermostats, appliances including your washer and dryer and your overall electricity use.

And don’t forget about utilizing small spaces like under a staircase or a nook. Those areas can become a bookcase or a resting area in no time.

These simple, cost effective measures will brighten up your home, and maybe even have you waxing nostalgic for the “good old days” in these modern times.

Sardone Design-Build-Remodel is locally owned and operated. Sardone, his wife and two daughters are Lake Highlands residents.

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Crossword Puzzle

1. Term-paper theme 6. Icky 11. Floor models 16. Fit for a queen 21. As — — (usually)

22. Hazard a guess 23. Make into law 24. Rock concert venue 25. Singer — Carpenter 26. Alpine refrain

27. Ed — of “Lou Grant” 28. Powdery ink 29. Riviera summer 30. Cel character 32. High spirits 34. Meatloaf servings

36. Hebrew T 37. Leafs through again 39. Grooms poodles 40. Where Keokuk is 41. Writer — Paretsky 42. Proper, as respect

98. Got the lead out?

99. Foreign film ender 100. Part of ROY G BIV 101. Mete out 102. Got along 103. False fronts 104. Peace 106. Type of nut 107. NATO turf 108. Jekyll’s bad side 111. Hard to find 112. “Golden touch” king 113. Listening (2 wds.)

117. Cash substitute 118. Turkey neighbor 119. Disney CEO 120. Hieroglyphics bird 121. Cobbler 122. Acclaim 124. Sahara mountains 126. All geared up 128. Slack-jawed 130. Not hunched 131. Fencers’ weapons 132. Altiplano locale 133. Bushed 134. Breathers 135. Type of question 136. Fills the hull 137. Vestibule DOWN 1. Buyer 2. Expound at length 3. Less polluted 4. Dot in the Seine 5. Mythical creature 6. Vacillates (hyph.)

7. Situated atop 8. El — Campeador 9. Humble position

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Divorce isn’t easy for anyone involved. It’s hard for the parents, small children, friends and other family. But, what about the older kids? What about the young adults whose parents are splitting up? It’s a different ball game, and I think there needs to be more in- Donna Arp Weitzman sight for parents who are splitting up and how they can approach it with their kids who aren’t kids anymore.

When you’ve lived all your life knowing your family unit one particular way and something rattles that, your whole foundation is rocked. All of your traditions, memories, the way things were or used to be, will now be different. That’s hard. In a way, that’s grieving a death. The people are still there, but everything in your life that was, is changing, and a lot of things happen as a result — a sort of chain reaction that’s tough for the kids to avoid.

When going through a divorce with older kids, try to think about the way you’ll tell them, first. Will you do it together? (You probably should.) Will you tell the whole story? Be honest with them? Will you make it clear how much you love them and that this doesn’t change that?

Make sure that, before the conversation happens, you and your ex have a civilized discussion about what you both agree on revealing, depending on the nature of the situation.

Then, think about the physical and logistical changes

that will take place and do your best to ease that transition, maybe even keeping some of it intact, for everyone’s sake.

Certain traditions may have to fade, but if there are any that can remain, try to keep them. You created these traditions for your kids; maintain some of them, civilly. And if you can’t, make it a priority to create new ones that are just as meaningful.

Unfortunately, with divorce, there is often one person in the marriage who leaves much less financially welloff. Meaning, one of the parents struggles financially, and sometimes, that falls onto the adult children to step in, because it’s “not the other parent’s responsibility anymore” to take care of the other parent. The problem with that is many parents expect their kids to step in and save the day, but in reality, this isn’t fair either. How did that become their responsibility all of a sudden? The kid did not choose this outcome, and being in their 20s or 30s, they’re likely just as much financially struggling with entry-level jobs or kids of their own. It should be up to both parents, who are splitting up, to ensure that each other will be taken care of until they can get on their feet independently. Own your decision and all that comes with it.

As adult kids, things are much different in the divorce conversation. When you’re little, your parents tend to shelter you more. As adults, you’ll likely hear a lot more of the adult side of things, which can be tough. Now, you have to see your parents as human, with very human and adult flaws. The problem comes when the parents try to put you in the middle of these adult issues, pulling you into the narrative in an unhealthy and unfair way.

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Your Stars this Week

by Stella Wilder

The coming week is likely to require of many individuals the ability to stop and turn on a dime in order to avoid coming hazards.

Not everyone, of course, will have to face unexpected obstacles or miss that off-ramp that will take him or her to the proper destination. But it’s not what happens that’s most important, but the readiness for what might happen that really counts. Indeed, preparation in all its forms will count for much this week; a major component of preparation at this time will be listening to those who have been there before, to those who are only just a bit ahead in the journey, or to those with demonstrable expertise. When help is available, it is the fool who refuses to avail himself of it!

Those who have a habit of passing judgment quickly may have a hard time of it this week, as such hastily formed opinions can be quite misleading. All must be willing to see what lies ahead and to assess it honestly; no one should make the mistake of thinking he or she has it all figured out!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) You may have to jump through a few hoops before you receive the permission you so desperately need. Success is all but assured. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You may realize that you’re in a situation much like one in which you scored a major personal victory some time ago. That triumph can be repeated.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) Your concern for someone in your care mustn’t be allowed to overtake your desire to see him or her succeed alone. You must be hands-off at times. (Sept.

8-Sept. 22) – You need some breathing room and a little more time than usual to figure out just which is the best course of action. You won’t be rushed!

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) You may have to contact someone more than once to impart information that you’ve had to sit on for too long. Don’t get frustrated! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You may feel more restricted than usual, but as events transpire you’ll feel the shackles come off one by one, granting you freedom.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You can see your way through to doing something that didn’t come naturally to you at all only last week or the week before.

(Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You may feel that you are getting short shrift at first, but you can surely reverse that trend and enjoy the rewards you deserve a little later on.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) Inspiration is a two-way street, as you provide it for another who, in turn, provides it for you. Why not try to work together? (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – Your work may be scrutinized by someone who is

74. Holy cow!

75. Canine noises 76. No longer wild 77. Designer Nina — 78. Festoon 79. Thunderhead 80. Is obstinate 82. Hoarded 83. “Quo —?”

84. Repair a wrong 85. Philbin of TV 87. Stonework 88. Grey of Western novels 89. Flax fabric 91. Engineering toy 92. Snitched 93. Milan money, once 96. Mince 97. Aurora — 98. 1990s dance craze 99. Duffer’s cry 101. Pringles rival 102. Make a — case of 103. Throb 105. Wine holder 106. Pork source 107. Yalie 108. Gorp eater 109. “— Sixteen” 110. Flashy dressers 112. Young girl 113. Glacier fracture 114. Separate 115. Mellower 116. Like raw cotton 118. Mach 1 breakers 120. — fixe 123. Opal mo.

125. Chef’s phrase (2 wds.)

127. Affix 129. Whitney invention

Off the mark

In divorce, think about your adult children

By Donna Arp Weitzman

10. Raising a ruckus 11. Faculty honchos 12. USN officer 13. Villas 14. Nocturnal wildcats 15. Bits of hay 16. Betrayers 17. Coronado’s quest 18. Busybody 19. Nigh 20. Cocoon constructor 31. Lyric poem 33. Mimic 35. Nassau’s islands 38. Blissful spot 39. Porcelain 41. Dele’s undoing 43. Cheers on 44. Miffed 45. Elevator guy 46. Daddies 47. Modern memo 48. Pomme de — (potato) 49. Flow out 50. Jostle 52. Bucket of song 53. Handy 54. Campers’ quarters 56. Elf 57. Stoppage 58. They carry a charge 60. Speedy 61. Big bankrolls 62. Signs of spring 65. Giggle (hyph.)

66. Thick carpeting 67. Knot on a tree 68. Climber’s spike 70. Hutches 71. Gibson and Torme 72. Chili powder herb

eager to know just what your secret really is. You have nothing to fear; you can be transparent.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may run into something that slows you down considerably, but you can use a slower pace to your advantage, surely. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – You mustn’t make things more difficult for yourself than they already are. You can shine when a certain set of circumstances comes to the fore.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) You’re going to want to ensure that you get things right, and that’s going to require you to share your efforts with others.

(Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – Now is the time for you to pounce on a certain opportunity that has been sneaking up on you for some time. You cannot afford to wait any longer to act!

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) Any misinterpretation of another’s motives will cause trouble for you that you cannot afford to have right now. Get things right! (March 6-March 20) – Difficulties are offset by the potential that certain endeavors have. Your chances of success are higher than they’ve been in some time.

ARIES (March 21-April 4) You’re likely to be far more relaxed than you had anticipated,

Copyright 2018 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. as a certain required activity actually proves relatively easy.

(April 5-April 19) – What you do and say will have a strong impact on others. Be honest at all times, and supportive of those who need support.

TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You can overcome many small obstacles, but one in particular may prove more than you can handle without some careful preparation. (May 6-May 20) – You may be shaken somewhat by an unexpected announcement early in the week. This is likely to be the first sign that unavoidable changes are taking place.

GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You are ready for almost anything that might transpire. Take the time to help someone else better position him or herself.

(June 7-June 20) – You’ll be pleased to find yourself working with someone who is a fine collaborator, and an enthusiastic supporter of your unusual plans and methods.

CANCER (June 21-July 7) Don’t feel that “quiet time” is wasted time; on the contrary, it’s just what you need to come up with a foolproof plan. (July 8-July 22) – A meeting of the minds results in a plan that everyone can agree on — but you will want to act fast, before any one person calls the details into question.

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● The numbers within the heavily 8-19-18

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

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

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ACROSS

43. Lorelei’s river 44. Show-off 46. Lorre of films 49. Bringing off 50. Groan causers 51. Didn’t cook (2 wds.)

55. Right on!

56. Point of an antler 57. Mongrels 58. Do like 59. Links goal 60. Saddle extra 61. Left, on a map 62. Jungle crushers 63. Reunion crowd 64. Short hoppers (2 wds.)

66. Doorframe 67. Cinnamon treats 68. Fleece 69. Snooze till noon (2 wds.)

70. Most profs 71. Flood residues 72. Theaters 73. Step on it 74. Toadies (hyph.)

76. Well-known pharaoh 77. Made a mad dash 80. Piece of chicken 81. Like a sequoia 82. Russian tea-maker 86. On strike 87. Janitors’ tools 88. Closes a parka 89. Protect an ID, say 90. Amorous murmur 91. Freeway strip 92. Art colony town 93. Pep up 94. Half-star movie 95. Most uncouth 97. German city

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Uncle barky's bites

‘Get Shorty’ poised for a long run

By Ed Bark

informant who late in Season One developed a very personal relationship with the unclebarky@verizon.net lethal but needy Amara. Meanwhile, Miles is striving to be a good father to daughter Two of last year’s very Emma (Carolyn Dodd), who’s caught in best first-year drama series, the middle of dad’s up-and-down custody HBO’s “The Deuce” and fight with his estranged wife, Katie (Lucy Epix’s “Get Shorty,” reWalters). The scenes between Miles and ceived total bypasses from Emma are some of this dramedy’s best.

Emmy voters last month.

Miles’ partner, Louis Darnell (Sean Not a single nomiEd Bark Bridgers), is still worse for wear in the early nation came either show’s going after being shot multiple times last way. But now it’s payback season.

He remains both comedic and ruthless, time — for appreciative fans at least. Season 2 of but there’s also a soft spot in play via his grow“The Deuce” will launch on Sunday, Sept. 9, but ingly intimate relationship with Rick’s assistant, the sophomore year of “Get Shorty” is ready for Gladys (Sarah Stiles). your viewing pleasure after firing up with backO’Dowd’s performance as Miles again is to-back episodes on Sunday, Aug 19. And based eminently Emmy worthy, with Episode 3 further on the first five episodes made available for respotlighting his talents after a mishap prompts view, “Get Shorty” has upped its game from an a personal awakening while he’s recuperating in already standout Season One. a cheap, out-of-the-way motel. Miles is first and Adapted from the same-named novel by the foremost dedicated to making a movie of true late, great Elmore Leonard (after a well-received artistic merit, which “Admiral’s Mistress” decid1995 movie), Epix’s first-rate version continedly isn’t.

But strong-armed deals are his only ues the travails of Ireland-bred hit man turned means to this end.

So Miles alternately exudes movie producer Miles Daly (Chris O’Dowd) both charm and a lethal determination to make and B-movie shlepper Rick Moreweather things happen for him.

(Ray Romano). Their first collaboration, “The Season Two also drops in Steven Weber as Admiral’s Mistress,” is now close to getting off a powerful and amoral film producer named the ground and possibly paying off a clandestine, Lawrence Budd, whose getting-ready-in-themoney-laundering investment by drug-running morning ritual is not to be missed. And Peter boss lady Amara de Escalones (Lidia Porto).

Stormare returns, briefly so far, as vainglorious But nothing comes easy for anybody in “Get director Hafdis Snaebjornsson, whose cut of Shorty.” And by the halfway point of Season “Admiral’s Mistress” sends all who see it into Two’s 10 episodes, there are enough crazy-quilt shock. further complications to fuel all kinds of Porto’s Amara is seen in some new lights, possibilities. both as an affectionate dispenser of gifts to Rick A key addition to the new season’s cast is and as a vulnerable drug-runner who’s being Felicity Huffman as FBI agent Clara Dillard. strong-armed herself after a big shipment gets She’s a cajoling and at times sweet-talking mawaylaid.

Romano’s Rick is forever harried, and nipulator who has Rick on the leash as a wired

Epix

Chris O'Dowd and Ray Romano from "Get Shorty." in Episode 5, terrorized. The former star of “Everybody Loves Raymond” continues to impress in roles one wouldn’t have envisioned for him.

In short, “Get Shorty” is superbly entertaining, both dramatically and comedically, and buoyed by performances that still lack official recognition from various trophy dispensers.

They need to get with it — and now have a second chance.

RANDOM NIBBLE While his colleague, sports anchor Dale Hansen, soldiers on with a new two-year deal, longtime WFAA-TV anchor John McCaa has decided to retire from the station in March of next year after declining a management offer to stay aboard.

McCaa made the announcement on his own terms, saying it’s “been a true privilege and an honor to be welcomed into your home for the broadcasts and programs I have anchored.”

McCaa, 64, joined WFAA in 1984, originally as a reporter in the Dallas-based station’s Fort Worth bureau. He has been anchoring weekday newscasts since December 1991, when he teamed with the late Chip Moody on the ABC affiliate’s

5 p.m. editions. Since August 2002, McCaa has been part of the station’s 10 p.m. weeknight anchoring duo, first with the now retired Gloria Campos and now with Cynthia Izaguirre. A rotating tri-anchor system earlier was briefly in place.

“Am I ready? In some ways yes, in some ways no,” McCaa says in his retirement statement. “Management has graciously asked me to stay longer, and I have politely declined. It is not easy to step away from a business in which you have worked for two-thirds of your life and loved even longer. I have always accepted as true that God gave me the opportunities I have had in this field and no one could keep them from me. But that when God decided it was time for me to quit, there would be nothing I could do to successfully continue in this profession. Having sensed that it is that time, I am stepping away.”

We’ll have more on McCaa as his retirement draws closer. To say the least, his departure will be a major loss — to both the station and DallasFort Worth viewers.

Ed Bark, who runs the TV website unclebarky. com, is a past member of the national Peabody awards board.

movie trailer

‘Juliet, Naked’ not ‘Trainwreck,’ but likeable

Lionsgate & Roadside Attractions

Rose Byrne and Ethan Hawke star in “Juliet, Naked.”

By Chic DiCiccio @chiccywood

The romantic comedy is on life support. The last one that was both critically and financially successful was “Trainwreck,” which isn’t exactly in the same vein as the Hugh Grant or Julia Roberts hits of the 1990s.

It’s highly unlikely that “Juliet, Naked” beats Tom Cruise, Marky Mark or a giant shark in ticket sales.

Lionsgate couldn’t have picked a worse time to release a movie that made some noise at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and has several things going for it, most notably its source material and an impeccable cast.

If “Juliet, Naked” seems eerily similar to “High Fidelity,” that’s because it is based on a Nick Hornby novel. Instead of making the self-obsessed, oblivious boyfriend the star of the show, “Juliet, Naked” hones in on the ignored girlfriend, Annie (Rose Byrne). The aforementioned boyfriend, Duncan (Chris O’Dowd), runs a website devoted to the true love of his life, '90s indie rock star Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke).

Crowe released one album, titled “Juliet,” then mysteriously disappeared.

Duncan and a bevy of online nerds have since spent their time inventing theories and

stories as to why it happened.

When an unreleased album of Tucker’s demos shows up in the mail (aptly titled “Juliet, Naked”), it sets off a chain of events that leads to Tucker actually contacting Annie.

The suspect moments of “Juliet, Naked” mostly defy how these characters are built. For one, it’s tough to believe that someone as intelligent and headstrong as Annie would stay with a clown like Duncan for 15 years. The excellent cast helps make those issues seem much smaller than they are.

The list of screenwriters is nearly as impressive as the cast. Oscar nominees Tamara Jenkins, Phil Alden Robinson and Jim Taylor (a winner for “Sideways”) all are attached to the script along with director Jesse Peretz’s sister, Evgenia Peretz. This may be one of the reasons for the scattershot feel of “Juliet, Naked” and in hindsight, there are clearly moments that could be attributed to each writer based on their past work.

Movies like this depend on the casting department much more heavily than most and they’ve definitely delivered. O’Dowd does a great job as an ignorant buffoon and he has one fantastic moment when explaining how art may mean more to those that appreciate it

than the artist that made it.

O’Dowd’s Duncan doesn’t understand much, but his five minutes of clarity is a perfect moment right out of Nick Hornby’s playbook.

Hawke is as good as he’s ever been. His past roles, appearance and manner of speech make him more of a believable washed up 90s rocker than real life ones. It’s a fantastically written role of a guy that knows he can’t heal old wounds and instead simply lives each day trying to make his current relationships better.

Does everyone wonder how Rose Byrne isn’t a massive movie star? Every single movie or TV show that she appears in is elevated by her appearance. “Juliet, Naked” is her finest performance to date and her charm and screen presence is flat out irresistible. Maybe it’s the elegance of her accent, but she even sounds lovely when heavily doling out sarcasm and insults.

“Juliet, Naked” is an adorable romcom that showcases Byrne and Hawke’s likability. There’s little doubt that it will be a blip on the summer movie radar, but there are far worse movies to see on a random Friday night. It’s a safe bet that many people will watch this at home in a few months and wonder “Why haven’t I seen this yet?”

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

214-742-8646 Riverside Grill 940 Riverfront Blvd.

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

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

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

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

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

This is half of Our Favorite Restaurants.

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

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

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

214-361-1771 214-265-1688

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

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

4416 W. Lovers Ln. Henry’s Majestic 4900 McKinney Ave. Lucky’s Cafe 3531 Oak Lawn The Rustic 3656 Howell St. Stoneleigh P 2926 Maple Ave.

972-267-3336 469-893-9400 214-522-3500 214-730-0596 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. Little Greek 9665 N. Central Exwy.

214-234-7662 214-696-1234

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ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL

Look out. Where are the ducks?

By Naïma Jeannette @naimajeannette

As we walked the edge of the levee overlooking the Dallas skyline, I looked out at the Trinity River and thought, oh, are those Naïma Jeannette ducks? Quickly, I realized that the objects floating by on the river was consistent and crowding every inch of the water, impossible to be any life form. It was trash. I called my dog closer to make sure he didn’t make any crazy moves to get in the water, knowNAIMA JEANNETTE ing it contained high levels of bacteria.

After the rains hit Dallas, pollutants Trash is replacing wildlife in the Trinity River. from across our landscape are picked up glyphosate-based weed killers (think Roundup) and emptied into the Trinity. The river caused his cancer? Monsanto was ordered to pay becomes contaminated and the only cure is time $289 million in damages and now moves on to … or is it?

The Florida governor declared a state of emer- more than 5,000 more similar cases. We don’t do enough to make sure what goes on our land is safe gency for seven counties this week due to red tide.

Red tide is caused by our overuse of pesticides and for us, safe for the land and safe for the water ecosystems it ends up in. This may help the tide turn. fertilizers that wash into our watersheds leading In 2017, the concentration of CO2 (carbon to our oceans. The algae uses these nutrients to dioxide) in the atmosphere reached 405 parts per overproduce and the water looks red in color. The algae produces toxins harmful to sea life and to us. million, a level not seen in 800,000 years. 2017 was also the hottest year on record without the effects Red tide has killed thousands of fish, sea turtles, of El Nino. 2016 did have El Nino effecting the sea birds, sharks and manatees! This week, people in Florida are warned not to swim in the water and climate and is the hottest year on record. The atmosphere is heating up due to our CO2 production not breathe the air nearby as it can cause respiraand no major changes have been made. What will tory issues. Tourism nightmare.

Are we living in denial? I think so. These situ- it take to make you more aware of your everyday actions that are impacting our lives? ations consistently happen around us. We live in a For me, seeing these statistic effects and city, built here because of its close proximity to the watching the slough of trash flow down the Trinity River, yet, we do not take pride in keeping Trinity impacts my core. I double down on efforts its water quality pristine. Far from it. We let the trash roll by without a second glance. We buy food to be more sustainable and search for solutions to do more. We have no excuse, we have remindand products that were grown or made with heavy ers around us every day. I still have hope that in use of fertilizers or pesticides, leading to this enthe future I’ll be looking at a row of cute baby vironmental degradation. We don’t connect our ducklings floating down the Trinity overlooking actions to what we see.

Reunion Tower, and not trash.

The big companies gain more money, and Naïma Jeannette is a freelance writer, teacher we’re none the wiser. Although, did you see that and conservationist. Email her at naimajeannette@ Monsanto (now owned by Bayer), the huge aggmail.com or Tweet her @naimajeannette. richemical company, was found liable in a lawsuit filed by a groundskeeper who alleged the LOVE cont'd from page 7 Constant negativity about the other person, incessant bad-mouthing, showing that resentment on your sleeve; it’s unhealthy for your kid and their relationship with their other parent. And with you.

Eventually, they could start thinking about it from your ex’s perspective, causing a fresh resentment toward the person with the negative word to say: you.

So, stay strong. Keep it positive.

Keep it mature and healthy for their sake. And yours. If your

kids ask for details on the negative, and you’re OK disclosing the answer, do it appropriately and respectfully of your ex — not only as your ex but as your kid’s other parent, whom they love.

Parents, if you notice your kids becoming distant, don’t give up. Show them that, even though you’re starting a new chapter of your life, they are still welcome in it. In fact, show them how badly you want them to be a part of the story forever. Even though they’re adults, they still have the sensitive tendency in

SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE

their hearts that fears abandonment. We all do, really. But make sure they understand that, while things aren’t the same, you still love them the same.

In that same vein, let them mourn. Let them mourn what was, and remain there to show them what still can be.

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

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Society Editor

Men of CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates Swiss Avenue

Allen Pitts, Uel Pitts

Chad Frymire, Kathleen LaValle, Eric Hansen

Party for Pets Good Neighbor Awards C.C. Young Senior Living

Charles Harris, Jay Dreiling, Doug Bily

Equanimity Gala Change Makers Honored Royal Affairs Ballroom

Alanna Sarabia, Daniel Dodd

Barbara Adelglass, Sidonglle Mlambo, Patricia Ellis

Dream Big Big Brothers and Big Sisters Mentoring Hall of Fame, BBBS Office

Cynthia Smoot, Ashley Berges

Announcement Tea Kidney Texas Home of Gigi Salley

Gigi Salley, Luncheon Chair Annalee Aston

Dr. Don Benton, Rev. Kelly Sanford

Gabe Meadows, Bill Chinn, City Manager C.T. Broadnax

Patron Party Foundation Helps Girl’s School in Africa Home of Faith and Ray Stazzoni

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SERGIO’S JEWELRY

Sergio’s is a full service neighborhood jewelry store.

Birthstone for August is the Peridot.

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

We appraise jewelry and coins. Custom designing is our specialty. We use CAD software and 3-D wax printing.

We replace batteries and repair watches.

All jewelry repair is done on site.

While-you-wait repair service is available.

We also re-string pearls and beads.

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Travel

Tale of Czech Republic’s Stramberks ears

By Michael Wald

wald.world@yahoo.com I wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of travel. I didn’t know what I would find when I headed to little-visited Stramberk, Czech Republic, a town dating from 1359. From high above the city, the lush green surrounding hills were dotted with small subsistence farms, each with a red-roofed cottage, earning itself the nickname, “Moravian Bethlehem.”

In town, cobblestone roads were very narrow and winding. On either side small cottages abut the street dating back centuries, made of wood with wood roofs — a huge fire hazard.

It was July and townsfolk, as in most of Europe, were experiencing an exceptionally hot summer with record-high temperatures. Even at high altitudes, the heat was a little hard to take, especially since we had to dump the vehicle and huff it uphill on foot to get to the town’s center square, where all the businesses are located.

Not that there are that many … a few restaurant pubs, boutique shops, a couple of mom and pop hotels, ice cream shops and some tourist souvenir shops.

All these are surrounded by a grassy central park dominated by a large sculpture, which is very quaint.

From the central square, a castle towered on the incline, which brings tourists coming here, mainly Czechs from surrounding communities. An American visitor is viewed as an oddity here.

Even though there are few Americans, adventurous visitors from other European countries, especially closer ones such as Slovakia and Germany, do make it here. You can hear their languages being spoken around you. Nevertheless,

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The hills are alive in Stramberk, Czech Republic.

English is widely spoken. It isn’t difficult to strike up a conversation with a local Czech, particularly the innkeepers, restaurateurs and bar servers, and almost any younger person you stop on the street. With a native tongue like Czech, they have a huge motivation to learn English, and they do.

Anyway, after resting from walking uphill to the town square, I climbed a further series of steep steps to reach the castle, out of breath, but glad to find an authentic 13th century relic. Only a small part of the Gothic castle remains. It was obvious why it was here. From the vantage point of the castle, you can defend territory for miles around. On a clear day, it seemed you could see to the border of the Czech Republic.

But you definitely have a great view of Moravian Beskydy and Jesenik, two of the surrounding Czech areas. Add a looped verse of “The Hills are Alive” and even Disney couldn’t improve on the idyllic scenery for the song.

Today, the remnants of the castle are a tourist attraction with a restaurant, ice cream shop and Czech donut shop at the base of the tower. The ice cream is served in a taco-shaped gingerbread cookie called a “Stramberk ear.” One of the reasons Czechs come to

this region is to buy this regional specialty not available elsewhere. Here they are sold in bulk by the bag or box. But it’s mainly a cool place for folks from the neighborhood to hang out under shade trees for hours on end, where the mountain air is cooler on a steamy hot day, or for moms to bring their pre-teen children to run around. As for the disgusting, gory legend surrounding the name “Stramberk ears,” google “Stramberk ears,” where editorial restraint does not prevail.

For an American, Stramberk is a great place to meet locals. Everyone is super friendly and willing to return your smile and conversation.

The castle tower here is dubbed the Tube because once you reach the base of the tower where the restaurant and other concessions are, you still have the option of climbing an extremely narrow spiral staircase to its top to yet a higher vantage point, if not significantly better view, pure hyperbole and fun.

Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at www.

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