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COMMUNIT Y NEWS
Hibiscus chef leaving for new post This & That Concepts by Brandon Hays and Phil Schanbaum (High Fives, So & So’s, Standard Pour) has partnered with Chef Graham Dodds to open a new restaurant by end of the year at the former Kirby’s Woodfire Grill location at 3525 Greenville Ave. The yetto-be-named restaurant Photo by Alison McLean will be the next level of Chef Dodds’ commitChef Graham Dodds. ment to local, seasonal and Texas cuisine and will have seating for more than 200 inside and on the garden patio outside. Dodds’ last day at Hibiscus will be Oct. 7. — Lindsey Miller
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ENVIRONMENT
Dallas hosts discussion on climate change By Naima Montacer @naimajeannette
The Climate Extremes conference, affiliated with the upcoming COP21 Paris, the United Nations Conference on Climate Change, was held this past week in Dallas. In Dallas! Dallas is joining the worldwide conversation on climate change, and even City of Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings was there with some inspiring words and remarked on the perception of our city. “I think a lot of people across this country and across the world would probably be shocked if they heard that the mayor of Dallas was hosting a conference, in Dallas, focused
on climate change,” Mayor Rawlings said, “but I think it’s important because it’s real and we gotta deal with it.” Mayor Rawlings went on to highlight the importance of dealing with climate change to continue to attract businesses to our city and help ease the effects on every member of the pubic, especially people who are most affected by extreme changes, the “have nots.” Mayor Rawlings also announced the new green initiatives by the city to combat climate change, including a goal to reduce municipal emissions by 39 percent by the year 2017. Starting in 2016 the city will begin buying renewable energy credits to reduce energy emissions to
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"It's real and we gotta deal with it," Mayor Mike Rawlings said. zero. The four and one half hour conference held at the SMU Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity hosted local and international leaders discussing climate change impacts
and emphasizing collaboration to solve problems. Consul General Sujiro Seam of France spoke in Houston, in his French accent, see CLIMATE on page 4
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Building a business in nondescript building
By David Mullen
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Photo courtesy of Gary Haschke
Dallas residents David Galstyan and Ben Haschke won the "Best Use of Space" award Friday Sept. 18 at the Dallas location of PARK(ing) Day on Main Street between Harwood Street and Field Street. The event demonstrates alternative uses for urban street parking places. The installation consisted of a wooden deck with overhead trellis, outfitted with patio furniture, hanging plants and a solar panel-battery system powering a fullsized fan, a small sound system and a cell phone charging station. Next to the deck was a miniature sod lawn complete with yard furniture. — Gary Haschke
New director at Theater Three
Photo by Michael Mayo
Merri Brewer.
Local theatre company Theatre Three announced that Merri Brewer is its new managing director. Brewer, who is a Dallas native and has spent the last five years as the producing director of Creative Arts Theatre & School (CATS), a nonprofit children's theatre in Arlington, takes the reins after the passing of beloved co-founder and director Jac Alder. Brewer will begin her new role on Sept. 28. — Theater Three
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Fine Beverages at 2520 Ross Ave., and his mission is to serve the upwardly mobile living or working in the downtown business district. The store offers a variety of high-end wines and spirits and a huge beer selection. “What I found is that if you treat the customer right and give them a good price and give them a good experience,” Lee said, “they will continue to patronize you.” Married with no children, Lee was born in Navasota, Texas, a small town between Houston and College Station. He received a football scholarship to Brigham Young University and graduated with a degree in communications and a minor in theology. He immediately went to work in corporate America, spending 22 years in sales and marketing for a number of major companies like Gillette, Rubbermaid, PepsiCo, MillerCoors and Bacardi USA. see BUSINESS on page 8
MUSICAL
Theater Center's ‘Moonshine’ instills good spirit
By Shari Goldstein Stern
priceless shtick that was overthe-crops hilarious. A patron Saturday night commented, “The If the upcoming holidays scene was reminiscent of ‘Laugh already have you stressed, (After In,’ in which people popped their all, it’s almost October and heads through a door, randomly, have you finished your shopwith one-liners. This time, they ping?), a couple of hours at the popped up over the crops to deDallas Theater Center’s Wyly liver their quips.” Theater will have you laughThe “Laugh In” craze launched ing so hard you won’t care if the or heightened the comedy careers biscuits are burning in the oven. of people like Rowan and Martin; “Moonshine: That Hee Haw Goldie Hawn; Ruth Buzzi; Jo Anne Musical” is a hoot of a good time Worley; Lily Tomlin and others. from the moment the most aproBut you might say this cornfield pos red bandana curtain rises. Photo by Karen Almond number is like “Laugh In” on steSurely when Robert Horn The Kornfield girls try to help Misty Mae resolve her love trian- roids … or moonshine. wrote this hilarious book, he Throughout “Moonshine,” gle dilemma. L to R: Ryah Nixon, Mackenzie Bell, Jonalyn Saxer, must have been on moonshine, Rose Hemingway (center), Julie Johnson, Kate McMillan. one “ba-dum” comes on the heels because he sure was funny. It’s of another so quickly that you hard to imagine a mind so creare “Honeymoon in Vegas” and “Holiday miss many of them, but the show ative that it crams that many laughs into Inn” on Broadway. makes up for it with all those one liners one raucous musical, which also includes What John Lee Beatty did with set that you do catch. It’s the kind of “laugh brilliant choreography by Denis Jones. design for this hoedown is nothing short out loud” you do at a live show like, Horn was the writer behind the popular of brilliant. He and gifted director Gary “Second City,” but here, the crazy lines TV series including “Designing Women” Griffin must have joined Horn in his are part of the chicken-fried story. and musicals like “Dame Edna: Back with moonshine frenzy when the pair created see MOONSHINE on page 10 a Vengeance.” Also among Jones’ credits their cornfield set and then used it in a
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Hospital acquired infections rampant By Dr. Kimberly Washington
nosocomial infections include central line associated bloodstream infections, catheter associated There are more urinary tract infections, than 35 million hospisurgical site infections tal admissions in the and ventilator associated U.S. each year accordpneumonias. Due to the ing to the Centers overwhelming frequency for Disease Control of infection rate, much (CDC). These admisresearch and an exuberant sions vary in true number of protocols have urgency from dehybeen initiated to decrease Dr. Washington infections rates. There are dration due to horrible diarrhea to the more now new guidelines on severe medical conditions, such as how long central lines can be left in heart attacks or strokes. Although place before they must be changed. the system in this country has its At some institutions, central lines are problems, it is amazingly effective changed every seven days for patients in diagnosing and treating disease. who are so ill that they require these However, the act of being in the hos- catheters for extended periods of time. pital can often times contribute to At most hospitals, there are guidelines acquiring new infections. set in place that urinary catheters are Hospital acquired infections, automatically removed on the first day also called nosocomial infections, after surgery unless otherwise stated are extremely common. The CDC by the treating physician. If catheters performed a prevalence study pubare kept longer, there must be doculished in the New England Journal mentation of need. Surgical site infecof Medicine (one of the most prestitions control is difficult as factors in gious medical journals in the counthe operating room or post-operativetry) in 2014 which found that one in ly contribute to the occurrences. Each 25 hospital patients will acquire an hospital has its own institutional data infection while hospitalized. This regarding surgical site infection rate amounts to more than 700,000 hosand measures are taken when these pital acquired infections per year. rates increase unexpectedly. That is a staggering number! Ventilator associated pneumoThe most common types of nia (VAP) is likely the most difficult washington.k@att.net
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nosocomial infection to control. Primarily because patients who are on ventilators for long enough to develop these infections are usually already immunocompromised from their primary disease process. The key to decreasing morbidity or mortality for these patients is early detection. This is why it is common practice for ventilator dependent patients to get a chest X-ray each day in hopes that if a pneumonia develops it will occur early. Additionally, for those patients who require a ventilator for greater than seven days, there is some evidence to suggest that removing the endotracheal tube (from the mouth) and placing a tracheostomy tube (directly into the neck) decreases the number of days the patient is on the ventilator, thereby decreasing the risk of developing VAP. There are entire departments of hospitals and hospital systems who research these infections, establish new protocols, purchase new products, and educate the healthcare providers on ways to decrease these risks. Only time will tell which (if any) of these changes will lower the infection rate over time. Dr. Kimberly Washington, a general surgeon at Highlander Surgical Associates in Arlington, maintains an interest in health education and advocacy.
Pope only rates a Fiat 500? By David Mullen
MacArthur High School student Ahmed Mohamed gets arrested for building a clock and bringing it to school. Fall started on America, “Does anyone Wednesday. In Dallas really know what time that means it is time to it is?” (I guess Chicago bring out your autumn would be more aptank tops, flip flops and propriate.) I should sunscreen … On TV, be doing time for the I saw Pope Francis fly pen and pencil set I into Washington, D.C. built in eighth grade on Tuesday. I waxed David Mullen wood shop … I was in nostalgic for the old Austin this weekend. days of Dallas aviation Wow. The construction crane is when I saw that the pope’s plane everywhere. The town has a sense had a decal on the side that read of being out of control. Love the “Pontiff. Believe it!” … There were place, but it doesn’t feel like Texas only about 200 people sitting in the bleachers on the tarmac to greet the anymore. It is starting to look like Southern California. I went to pope. I can only imagine that they had won a contest where when they the Texas vs. Cal football game. A steamy affair that went down to the opened their packages of “Pope wire, and a missed UT extra point Soap on a Rope” they found the salvaged a one-point win for the “golden ticket” … When President Golden Bears. My hat was not so Barack Obama met the pope, I fortunate. The combination of sweat bet the pope was thinking, “I have and sweated-out beer soiled my never met a Christian-Muslimfavorite gold script Cal cap. So there Atheist before” … The poor pope. was only one place to go. Off to the Where was the “Popemobile?” dishwasher … Now, I have always While our U.S. hierarchy got into gas-guzzling SUV’s, they shoved the heard that you can wash a baseball cap in the dishwasher but thought 78-year-old pope into a Fiat 500 (at his request). If you have ever owned it was urban myth. A neatnik friend of mine in the Park Cities swears a Fiat — which I have, by the way — you know that Fiat is an acronym by it. I went to the all-knowing for “Fix it again Tony” … After four Internet where many endorsements of the process exist. You can run days in Cuba with the cigars and your hat through a normal cycle the rum and the Rumba and then with the average amount of dishthe plane flight to America, the last washer detergent. You can even put thing the pope wanted was to be in it amongst your dishes and glasses, the back seat of a Fiat … His holibut place it on the top rack only and ness left Maryland for Washington, make sure that you wash the food D.C. at about 4:30 p.m. As bad as particles off of your dinnerware. traffic is there anytime of day or After I washed the food particles night, I am sure that some local off of my dinnerware, I stacked the commuters used the Lord’s name dishwasher, hit the button and ran. in vain when they faced the closed You are supposed to remove the hat roadways … By the way, I never before the dry cycle. I didn’t even saw Pope Francis clear customs … know the dial on my dishwasher My Super Bowl picks — the Seattle turned. At the rinse cycle, I watched Seahawks and Indianapolis Colts that dial like a tea kettle getting — are 0-4 … Black Lives Matter ready to boil. It took forever, but the co-founder Alicia Garza is quoted hat looks a new as a UT athletic dias saying “Black Lives Matter as a rector … The Batman of my youth, network will not, does not, has not, TV’s Adam West, turned 87-yearsain’t going to endorse any candiold on Saturday. When ready to fire dates.” I have used the term “ain’t” in jest many times, but in a national up the Batmobile and Robin would say, “Atomic batteries to power. quote it just doesn’t sound very Turbines to speed,” and Batman smart. And the network has already made clear a political agenda, would respond,” Roger. Ready to move out,” I would grab my cowl candidate endorsement or not. and cape, ready to fight crime with Here is a network I would get bethe Caped Crusaders. hind: “All Lives Matter” … Irving’s
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Stay in your lane to reduce stress By Dr. Beth Leermakers bethleermakersphd.com
Some people love to tell others what to do or how to do it. A friend uses his GPS to tell the cabbie or bus driver the best route to take. This behavior is merely inappropriate and annoying. However, in some cases, Dr. Beth Leermakers worrying about other people’s business creates stress and strains relationships. Stay in your lane. A client uses this phrase to tell people to mind their own business. Think about the lane lines on a two-lane road. Solid double yellow lines tell people it’s not safe to cross into the other lane. Broken yellow lines indicate it’s safe to change lanes temporarily to pass another vehicle. Then you return to your lane. Some life situations require solid double lines. When there’s nothing you can do to control a situation, there’s no advantage to crossing into the other person’s lane. You may wish your husband got along better with his mother. You can ask him not to complain about her repeatedly, but there’s nothing you can do to make them get along. Therefore, you’re probably wasting your time and energy and annoying your husband, by repeatedly telling him he needs to forgive his mother. When you spend too much time in someone else’s lane, you take on their concerns, increasing your own stress and distracting you from taking care of your own business. In other situations, broken yellow lines are appropriate. It’s OK to change lanes temporarily and then return to your lane. If a co-worker requests your help on a particular project, it’s appropriate to provide assistance on that project. Afterward, return to your lane and let your coworker handle other projects on his or her own. Don’t assume one request for help means the other person wants you to be involved all the time. Watch out for these lane-changing situations: Micro-managing. If you have trouble delegating, you may hover over co-workers instead of giving them space to handle the project. After you
give clear instructions and deadlines and tell the other person you’re available if needed (broken lines), it’s time to step back and let the other person handle it (solid lines). Trust them when they tell you “I’ve got this.” Trying to solve other people’s problems. Trying to “fix” someone else is a slippery slope. You may not have enough information to solve the problem. The other person may resent your interference. By stepping in to solve someone else’s problems, you’re saying the other person isn’t capable of taking care of herself. Even therapists are taught not to give advice or tell people what to do. Instead, therapists help people explore options and provide support and encouragement. Yes, children and adults who are not competent to make decisions need someone else to take care of them. Capable adults and, in some situations, even responsible teenagers can take responsibility for their own actions and decisions. There’s a difference between offering support and assistance (broken lines) and trying to “rescue” someone (solid lines). Think about the disservice you’re doing to the other person by taking too much responsibility for their behavior. Then ask yourself what in your own life needs attention. If your house is in order, perhaps you’d receive satisfaction from volunteering to help people who really do need your assistance. Being the food or exercise police. Telling other people what to eat or not eat, or nagging them to exercise, often backfires. Your sister may wind up eating twice as much, out of rebellion. Watching people you love make unhealthy decisions can be scary and sad, so it can be very difficult to let them make their own decisions. Instead of telling people what to do, you could say “I’m concerned about your health. Is there anything I can do to help you increase your physical activity?” If the person says yes, do what they ask. You’re temporarily crossing a broken yellow line. If they say no, stay out of it. Don’t cross the solid double yellow lines. Dr. Beth Leermakers is a clinical psychologist who specializes in stress management and wellbeing seminars, retreats and coaching. Contact her at 214-923-3766. Her monthly e-newsletter can be found at bethleermakersphd.com.
about the importance for Dallas to take an interest in climate change issues. Seam said, “Climate extremes matter for Dallas Fort Worth, everybody cares about drought, floods, heat waves, cold tornadoes, water scarcity, air quality.” Dr. Bruce McCarl, agricultural economist at Texas A&M University, outlined the change in our climate to date, the harsh effects on agriculture, and a few scenarios on what we can do about it. McCarl gave us the data leading to serious consequences. “Texas is very vulnerable,”McCarl said, “we will be squeezed.” He also made us giggle about the room temperature, throwing in, “I think they could hang meat in here.” Garrett Boone, co-founder of The Container Store, spoke of his ironic journey advocating for energy efficiency while owning an “energy hog” home in North Dallas. The vision to create a sustainable home improvement store, which empowered people to make good decisions about their home, led to Boone becoming Chairman of the Board of treehouse.co (an Austin-based green home products store). Boone answered a panel question on the success of their solar sales by highlighting the way products are sold, “You have to make the buying decision easy for people.” Good news: TreeHouse is hopefully coming to Dallas, next year! Trammel Crow rattled off some green statistics but ultimately invited members of the marketplace, city departments and community organizations to continue the conversation and collaboration at Earth Day Texas in April, an event Crow described himself as “A hotbed of activism, but based on a foundation of business.” Climate Extremes organizer and director of the SMU Hunt Institute for Engineering and Humanity, Dr. Eva Csaky, closed out the event encouraging our local community to make change happen. Csaky said: “The ultimate goal is to take action and to make some projects and initiatives happen here in Dallas that do address the intersection of climate change and poverty.” Many aspects of climate change were packed into a short forum leaving us excited for the continued build up to the COP21 in Paris. At the COP21, leaders from around the world will “aim to achieve a legally binding and universal agreement on climate, with the aim of keeping global warming below 2°C.” There are high hopes for the COP2 to be collaborative, insightful and provide the world’s leaders, including Dallas, with a high standard that we all will attain.
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MULL IT OVER
Bad breaks don’t end chances
By David Mullen
took them all the way to a Super Bowl victory in New Orleans over the Eagles. “It’s a broken clavicle,” St. Louis Rams quarmy friend said to me as terback Trent Green went we watched Sunday from down with a knee injury in the Sports Page Grill at the the third preseason game Doubletree Hotel near Love of 1999. Kurt Warner, Field as the Dallas who a few years Cowboys played the earlier was stockrival Philadelphia ing groceries in an Eagles in the “City of Iowa supermarket, Brotherly Love.” became the league “How do you MVP by throwing know?” I said. “Seen 41 touchdown passit too many times,” he es. The Rams won said. And that moment, Super Bowl XXXIV, with his correct diagand Warner was nosis confirmed just Super Bowl MVP. a few minutes later — And backup out comes Dallas quarQB Tom Brady terback Tony Romo replaced Drew from the locker room Bledsoe after a week headed to the sideline two injury and with Photo courtesy of NFL with his left arm in a the New England Cowboys Dez Bryant and Tony Romo will miss at least half the season. sling — the Cowboys Patriots starting 0-2. season seemed to come The Pats would go crashing down on the turf at Philly, going 7-7 for 73 quarterback Alex Smith on to win 11 of the next Lincoln Financial Field. yards including the 42-yard suffered a concussion 14, and then Brady would But the sky is not fallTD catch and run to wide after a 6-2-1 start in deflate the heavily-favored ing on top of Cowboys fans, receiver Terrance Williams 2012. Unknown Colin Rams in Super Bowl and there are many reasons (the temporary go-to-guy Kaepernick was brought in XXXVI. to support that claim. until Bryant returns). and took the Niners all the Remember, Tony First of all, despite a Romo takes Wednesday way to Super Bowl XLVII. Romo was a backup who 2-0 start to the NFL regupractices off, so Weeden In 1972, Earl Morrall took over mid-season lar season, the Cowboys — unlike most backup replaced an injured Bob in 2006 for an ineffecoffense has not been in quarterbacks — does scrimGriese and went 9-0 as tive Bledsoe and led the sync. Fans remember the mage with the first team quarterback for the Miami Cowboys to the playoffs. impressive drive at the end each week. He has started Dolphins. The Dolphins re- Now if he could have only of game one that made the before, albeit with the lowly main the only NFL team to held on to the snap from New York Giants defense Cleveland Browns who were go undefeated through an center on that last minute look like ants. But for three hardly as talented as today’s entire season, and Morrall field goal attempt in Seattle. and one half quarters, the Cowboys. And, if Weeden won two playoffs games to So, Cowboys fans look Cowboys offense was miscan extend his fourth quarget the team to the Super up at the bright side; don’t take prone with three turn- ter success Sunday across Bowl. Morrall’s reward for look up at a falling sky. It’s not overs leading to 17 Giants the next seven games (the his stellar play? Griese was how you start, it is how you points. And they lost suamount of games Romo is reinstated as starter for the finish. Weeden — or maybe perstar wide receiver Dez expected to miss), he would Super Bowl victory against the recently acquired Matt Bryant to a broken foot join a group of underdogs the Washington Redskins. Cassel — may become a hero, that might keep him out for that did the improbable. Oakland quarterback a competent replacement or as many as 12 weeks, and A journeyman who Dan Pastorini broke his leg a complete bust. Anyway you further diminish their ofhad only started two games in a game five loss that put break it down, (pun intended) fensive weapons, as well as in his career, 29-year-old the Raiders at 2-3. Veteran a healthy Romo and Bryant potentially hurt revenue at Jeff Hostetler took over for Jim Plunkett became starter are more valuable to the his beloved NorthPark. Giants star Phil Simms when and led the Raiders to a wild team in December than in The Cowboys had a he fractured his foot near card playoff spot and then September.
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team record 18 penalties in game two on Sunday, and backup quarterback and heir apparent Brandon Weeden threw the team’s only touchdown, not Romo. Weeden looked poised under pressure in
the close of the 1990 season. Hostetler threw no interceptions during a span when the Giants went 5-0 to end the season including an upset victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV. San Francisco 49ers
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FITNESS
Everyone should be working out By Turner Cavender
the neck down. Why wasn’t he? The muscles in his neck were so strong that they held the shattered If you look around a gym, what bones in place. He’s gotten surgery body types do you see? Probably one since then. No lasting injury or side of two options: either everyone is really effects. fit and muscular, or everyone is overHow do you feel about musweight. Or at least close to everyone. cles now? Because only certain kinds of Exercise comes with an awepeople do (or need to) work out, some buzz, and the tiredness only right? lasts a short while after the workWrong. The truth is everyone out. Now compare that to being should be working out. Let’s look at out of shape. Not exercising comes a few reasons why. with a lot of hidden costs. For Weight loss isn’t the only example, the heavier you are, the benefit. Weight loss gets a lot of more weight you have to deal with buzz, but it’s far from the only ben- in your daily activities. And if your efit of regular exercise. To give you muscles are weak, that means more a short list of other benexertion. efits, consider these: Sure, these things • Healthier looking skin don’t seem like deal • Better mood breakers when you’re • Better mood pushing a shopping cart regulation or carrying around a • Higher productivity stack of folders. But they • Longer lifespan do stack up, and the end • More brainpower result is feeling just a little • Improved memory more tired than you need Turner Cavender to every day. • Stronger bones • Tougher immune Not only does exsystem ercise cut out all those factors that • Reduced cancer risk slow you down, it also helps your • Muscles are useful body release all sorts of hormones “But I’m not an athlete or a that keep you feeling happy and model! What do I need muscles for?” productive. We know a guy who used to Your fitness will inspire be a Navy diver — back in the days others. Friends, family, children when they had to wear those giant – whoever the important people metal helmets. These days, he owns are, they’ll be inspired by your exhis own business building swimample. Everyone, no matter where ming pools. As you can imagine, they are on the journey, could use he’s been in great shape his whole more inspiration. We are all conlife. That’ll be important later. stantly modeling our behavior off A few years back he was on vathe people around us, especially the cation with his family. They were rid- people we like. So when you exering around the sand dunes on ATVs cise, you’re giving the important and — whoops — he took a bad turn people a little psychological push to and fell off! When he got up, he was follow suit. fine. Mostly. Just had a slight kink in So do it for you AND do it for his neck. Still had it a few weeks later. them. Annoyed that the pain wouldn’t go away, he went in for a physical and Turner Cavender, CPT is owner got some unbelievable news. of Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp and His neck was broken. He had world renown online personal trainer a cracked disk. He technically at Cavendercoaching.com. “Remember should’ve been paralyzed from J.A.M.O.D.I., Just a matter of doing it.”
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Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. Sept. 25-27
5601 Sears St. Dallas, 75206 214-828-0094
Contemporary Theatre of Dallas – Catholic School Girls by Casey Kurtti. Contemporary Theatre of Dallas presents a satirical comedy about Catholic school life in the 1960s. In Catholic School Girls, four young girls navigate the bonds of friendship, authority figures and pressures from home while learning to navigate the pitfalls of parochial life. Show times vary. $22-$32.
Sept. 30
13933 N. Central Expressway Dallas, 75243 214-459-0977
Studio Movie Grill – The Farewell Party. When amateur inventor Yehezkel learns of his close friend Max’s terminal illness, he will do anything he can to help him; including constructing a device to allow Max to selfadminister a fatal dose of drugs. This dark comedy gets out of hand when fellow members of his senior community come to Yehezkel with requests for their own devices. 7 p.m. $12-$15.
Oct. 1-4
6540 Victoria Ave. Dallas, 75209 214-384-1421
Blacken Blues Theater of African American Life – The Conscious Theater Project utilizes art as a social movement to reconnect society to the human spirit. Thought provoking entertainment bridges cultural gaps through spoken word, Shakespearean sonnets, theatrical drama, rap, hip-hop dance and other art forms. Show times vary. $10-$25.
Oct. 2
3140 Dyer St. Dallas, 75205 214-768-4439
SMU Pollock Gallery – Artistic collaborators Morehshin Allahyari and Daniel Rourke will discuss their project The Additivist Manifesto and their upcoming publication, “The Additivist Cookbook,” a collection of open source 3D printer designs. Gallery is located in Hughes-Trigg Student Center. 9 a.m. FREE!
Oct. 2-3
2520 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-671-1450
Dallas City Performance Hall – Dallas Black Dance Theatre Celebrate rhythms ancient and new with all five of DBDT’s performing companies and the return of festival founder, Dr. Baba Chuck Davis. Atlanta’s internationally renowned, all female Giwayen Mata will perform African dance, percussion and vocals. Audience favorite Bandon Koro Drum and Dance Ensemble return with their captivating, high energy and explosive presentation. 7:30 p.m. $27.
Oct. 3
1515 Young St. Dallas, 75201 214-670-1400
Erik Jonsson Central Library – Steam Up Your Wardrobe Event. Attendees will design their own steampunk outfit. This will be a special DIY event, some supplies will be provided. We ask that you bring your own article of clothing (a pair pants or shirt) to work on throughout this program. 1 p.m. FREE!
Oct. 5
1717 N. Harwood St. Dallas, 75201 214-922-1200
Dallas Museum of Art – Distinguished Writers: Joyce Carol Oates and Natasha Trethewey. Joyce Carol Oates has penned bestselling novels, collections of short fiction, essays, plays, poetry and, in September 2015, a memoir about her childhood. Natasha Trethewey served two terms as the 19th Poet Laureate of the United States from 2012 to 2014. 7:30 p.m. $15-$35. Fri 9/25
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Barbara Walters, b. 1931 Mark Hamill, b. 1951 Heather Locklear, b. 1961 Will Smith, b. 1968 Catherine ZetaJones, b. 1969 1513 – Vasco Balboa became 1st European to see the Pacific Ocean.
Sat 9/26
John Chapman – “Johnny Appleseed,” b. 1774 Olivia NewtonJohn, b. 1948 Serena Williams, b. 1981 1960 – 1st ever televised debate between U.S. Pres. Candidates: JFK vs. Richard Nixon.
Sun 9/27
Thomas Nast, b. 1840 Arthur Penn, b. 1922 Kathy Whitworth, b. 1939 Gwyneth Paltrow, b. 1972 Avril Lavigne, b. 1984 1954 – The “Tonight!” show debuted on NBC w/ host, Steve Allen.
Mon 9/28
Confucius, b. 551 B.C. Al Capp, b. 1909 Janeane Garofalo, b. 1964 Mira Sorvino, b. 1967 Hilary Duff, b. 1987 1919 – Fastest major league game: 51 minutes; Giants beat Phillies 6-1
Donors and volunteers
Tue 9/29
Wed 9/30
Miguel de Cervantes, b. 1547 Greer Garson, b. 1908 Jerry Lee Lewis, b. 1935 Madeline Kahn, b. 1942 Lech Walesa, b. 1943 1982 – “Cheers” 1st aired on NBC-TV.
Deborah Kerr, b. 1921 Truman Capote, b. 1924 Elie Wiesel, b. 1928 Johnny Mathis, b. 1935 Jenna Elfman, b. 1971 1935 –Gershwin’s ”Porgy and Bess” premiered in Boston.
Thu 10/1
Vladimir Horowitz, b. 1903 Jimmy Carter, b. 1924 Julie Andrews, b. 1935 Randy Quaid, b. 1950 Mark McGwire, b. 1963 1908 – Henry Ford introduced the Model T. Price: $850.
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MAKE-A-WISH® NORTH TEXAS
Children ages two and a half to 18 with life threatening medical conditions experience their dreams become realities
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?
e grant the wishes of children with lifeAW
threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. A wish experience can be a game changer for a child with a life-threatening medical condition. This one belief guides us in everything we do at Make-A-Wish®. It inspires us to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids we serve. It compels us to be creative in exceeding the expectations of every wish kid. It drives us to make our donated resources go as far as possible.
Q How many clients are served each year?
A Make-A-Wish North Texas grants more
than 580 wishes per year in the 161 counties we serve in North, East and West Texas.
QW hat percentage amount actually reaches those in need?
A M ake-A-Wish takes very seriously our re-
sponsibility to steward supporter contributions wisely. Our fundraising efforts, fiscal practices and business operations all are designed to support a single purpose: to grant wishes that change lives. As of fiscal year 2014, 77 percent of all donations fund wish-granting activities.
QW hat are your critical needs now, besides money donations?
A M ake-A-Wish North Texas is in need of wish referrals. Every wish experience begins with a referral. We rely on wish referrals from caring individuals to help us reach more kids with life-threatening medical conditions every year and grant them a wish that changes lives, forever. The eligibility consideration process is initiated when a wish referral inquiry is submitted to our chapter.
QW ho can refer?
A Potential wish kids, medical professionals,
parents, legal guardians and family members with detailed knowledge of the child's current medical condition can initiate the referral process.
QW hat can a child wish for?
A The child's imagination is always the driving force in determining, designing and coordinating the wish experience. Wish requests typically fall into one of four categories, but every wish is unique and powerful. The wish categories are … I wish to be … I wish to have … I wish to meet … I wish to go.
QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?
A Walk For Wishes® DFW April 9 and Wish Night May 14.
QW hat is your facility like?
A Make-A-Wish North Texas covers 161 coun-
ties throughout North, East and West Texas with a chapter headquarter office located in Irving. Other offices include Fort Worth, Tyler, Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland and El Paso.
QW hat do you think is the most important thing you do for the community?
ishes strengthen wish kids and their AW
families, rally communities together and change the lives of everyone involved.
Q S uppose your nonprofit received a
$20,000 check in the mail today… where would it immediately be put to good use? Generous individual donors and our corporate sponsors make it possible for MakeA-Wish North Texas to change lives, and we are thankful for their continued support. Make-A-Wish strives to grant the wishes of every eligible child and would use this gift to grant more local wishes for children battling life-threatening medical conditions.
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Megan Reed, communications manager, answered this week’s questions.
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1, 2015
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
ACROSS 1. Flea-market deal 7. Salmon do it 12. Dogie catcher 17. Enthusiasm, plus
21. Snare 22. "Tiny Alice" penner 23. Shuttle course 24. Part of a.k.a. 25. Wishes and hopes
26. Embroidery 28. — de foie gras 29. Blimp title 30. Wild felines 32. Prime-time hour
33. Rock tumbler stones 35. Ms. Nazimova 37. Catchers' gloves 38. Hogan and Vereen 39. Calorie counters
40. Fallback strategy (2 wds.) 42. NASA's — Grissom 43. Freighter hazard 44. Classified info? (2 wds.) 45. Brush the dog 47. Just average (hyph.) 48. Becomes a dad 49. Dallas sch. 52. Mi. above sea level 53. Wrinkle 54. Sun-bleached 55. Comic-strip possum 59. Shoe part 61. Trifles 63. Road flare 64. Torch's misdeed 65. Hamlet 66. "Slither" actor 67. Edged doilies 68. Merry sound (hyph.) 69. Big — — elephant 70. Calla lily, in botany 72. — Carlo 73. Strong alkali 74. Foul callers 75. Pint-sized 76. Barbecue extras 77. Electrical unit 80. Puffy hairstyles 82. Conjecture 83. Jungle knife 84. Vulcan high priestess 85. Cluttered 87. CEO degrees 88. Lobster eaters' need 89. — the ticket! 90. '60s jacket 91. Travel kit item 94. Foams up 95. Tabloid tidbit
PAGE 7 96. Rations out 97. Mendicant's shout 98. London lav 99. Feed for horses 100. Cow barns 101. Hitchhiker's need 102. Ford predecessor 104. Disunions 107. TV handyman 108. Beaver project 109. Beeps 113. Rodeo gear 114. Open meadows 115. Be accepted (2 wds.) 117. Chalet feature 118. Andre of tennis 119. Not hidden 120. Added oxygen 122. Superman foe — Luthor 123. Kennedy and Turner 124. Campus squares 127. Ease up 129. Fashion magazine 130. Common practice 131. Tennyson's "— Arden" 132. Move out 133. Blended whiskeys 134. Fix firmly 135. Utah range 136. Of greatest age DOWN 1. Amtrak attendant 2. Matriculate 3. — Artois 4. A Knute successor 5. Wordsworth contemporary 6. — Downs 7. Private place 8. Trouser features
TRAIL TO GOOD HEALTH
75. Petty quarrels 76. Port near Kyoto 78. — yoga 79. Rumpled 81. Resolute 82. Orchestra members 83. Drill attachments 84. Even if, informally 85. Numerical prefix 86. After taxes 87. Dust particles 88. Cellar, briefly 89. Crowd in 91. Technical words 92. Water holders 93. — Romeo (car) 94. Hunk's date 96. Aura 98. Ceiling 100. Slant 101. Rainforest vine 102. Bullwinkle foe 103. Lassie's refusal 104. Wisely 105. Hold gently 106. Whispers loudly 107. Swerved 108. Not roundabout 110. Helmet-shaped flower parts 111. Doings 112. Two trios 113. Down the road 114. Windowsill 115. Lawbreaker 116. Brain messenger 119. Auto import 120. Hindu fire god 121. Good buy 125. Mil. branch 126. Modern, in Munich 128. HDTV feature, often
OFF THE MARK
Why no-carb, no-fat diet doesn’t work By Megan Lyons
9. Helps a crook 10. Ties the knot 11. "— Blu Dipinto di Blu" 12. Cowboy skill 13. Hair curlers 14. Irish Rose's guy 15. Non-rusting metal 16. Reached 17. "Viva —!" 18. Walking on air 19. Late bloomers 20. Wind-borne silt 27. January, in Jalisco 31. Chauvinist 34. Comes down with 36. Filmmaker — Lee 38. Assail 39. Is adventurous 41. Wernher von — 43. — fide 44. Expand 46. "Grand — Opry" 47. Pisces or Libra 48. Buffet choice 49. Colleague of Kroft 50. Ferocious eel 51. Draw a sword 53. Croquet site 54. Swing wildly 55. Golfer's tap 56. Bone specialist 57. Turn right 58. U.K. lexicon 60. Tibetan gazelle 61. Snakes or stoles 62. Pierre's school 63. Stadium fillers 65. Bakers' meas. 67. For pick-up (2 wds.) 69. Formosa Strait city 70. "Witness" folk 71. Wasn't colorfast 72. Alice's diner 74. Karachi language
do. It is healthier to focus on unprocessed, natural forms of carbohydrates and to look for whole grains over white, processed grains. Fibrous foods are also a source of carbs, and your body loves fiber for healthy digestion, weight control, blood sugar control and disease prevention. The best sources of carbohydrates are vegetables (yes, even kale has carbohydrates!) and fruits. If your body does well with beans, whole grains and oats, these can contribute to your carbohydrate intake as well. • Fat: do not be afraid of fat, please! Not only is fat the most satiating macronutrient (it helps you stay full!), but it is also the most efficient energy-providing macronutrient and is necessary for many, many of your body’s critical functions (like vitamin absorption, growth and development, and cell function). Great sources of dietary fat are avocados, olives, fish, nuts, seeds, coconut and healthy oils. • Protein: critical for your body’s growth, muscle/ tissue repair and muscle mass preservation, protein is a healthy eater’s dream. It helps a meal feel substantial, keeps you full and energized, and powers your body as it gets stronger and faster! If you eat meat, high-quality meat and fish can fulfill most of your body’s protein requirements, but vegetables, beans, nuts, dairy and eggs can also provide protein. What’s the solution, then? A balanced diet, including carbohydrates, protein and fat in moderate quantities, is far and away the healthiest option. To get this, we need to return to the basics of eating real food! A simple meal of a chicken breast with vegetables sautéed in olive oil satisfies all food groups, as does a vegetable omelet with avocado and a side of berries. It doesn’t have to be complex or restrictive, but it does take some thought. This week, I hope you strive to fit in a balance of macronutrients!
megan@thelyonsshare.org
If you look at popular diet trends over the last several decades, you’d be confronted by several dramatic shifts. In the ’80s and ’90s, we began thinking of fat as the enemy, and lowfat and fat-free products became synonymous with health. Fatfree SnackWell’s cookies became our “guilt-free” indulgences, and Twizzlers were “free” foods because they didn’t contain fat. What happened to our waistlines and our medical bills, though? They both swelled dramatically. Next, we entered the low-carb era, where carbohydrates were sworn off as the single food group making us fat. Paleo enthusiasts rejoiced, and low-carb tortillas, crackers and bars lined every supermarket aisle. Take a look Megan Lyons at the health data again, and you’ll see that the swelling continued. What’s the problem with either of these two approaches? When food manufacturers remove the fat, they often replace it with sugar or salt. When food manufacturers remove the carbohydrates, they often replace them with processed saturated fats or hydrogenated oils that, while carb-free, are a major hindrance to our health and weight-loss goals. Without getting too detailed, here are a few nutrition basics. The three macronutrients are carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and they’re called macronutrients because they’re the nutrients your body needs in the largest quantities (micronutrients, on the other hand, are vitamins/ minerals and are needed in far less quantities). Macronutrients provide the calories and building blocks your body needs to function, and you need a balance of all three macronutrients to maintain optimal health. • Carbohydrates: provide energy to your body, muscles and Megan Lyons is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, and brain. Your body needs carbohydrates, and while limitRunning Coach at The Lyons’ Share Wellness. To learn how you ing them works for some people, there’s no reason to avoid can improve your own health, contact her at 214-803-1298, or them completely as several “fad diets” would have you visit her website, thelyonsshare.org/health-coaching.
By Stella Wilder
The coming week will require of most individuals a higher level of cooperation than has recently been the norm. This, in turn, will require greater understanding and empathy than many are used to. Only through such understanding can people really come together and work toward a specific common good. Indeed, those who are able to walk in another's shoes will benefit most and should be able to accomplish a great deal — provided, of course, that they resist any temptation to do things completely on their own. Only teamwork will really pay off, despite any views to the contrary; there is strength in numbers, and a higher level of accomplishment is possible as a result. An emotional undercurrent cannot be ignored; indeed, emotions both hot and cool will figure prominently in nearly everyone's affairs, even though they may not be clearly on display. No one should make the mistake of thinking that feelings cannot be hurt; they can and will be. It's what happens as a result that is most important. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) Others may pretend, but you have to play honestly and openly. Any attempt at deception is likely to backfire on you. (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You already know what it's like to deal with a stubborn situation, and one of the most stubborn is soon to arise.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) Don't abandon existing strategies; instead, make a few subtle changes that increase efficiency and productivity. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You may find yourself in a difficult position that promises no easy way out. Try adopting a more stoic attitude. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) You won't be able to avoid attracting attention, but you can avoid falling prey to those who would try to derail you. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You will be introduced to a new situation that requires you to learn something very quickly. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) Questions that seem the most complex will be answered in the simplest possible ways. Do what you can to avoid the rumor mill. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – Though the week may open on a negative note, you can turn things around quickly and make the best of all developments. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) See if you can talk someone else into accompanying you into the lion's den. The odds favor a cooperative effort. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You're not likely to be as well off as you were at the end of last
week, but this needn't dissuade you from planned endeavors. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) A realistic approach is recommended. Don't let anyone tell you that things are not as they seem to be; your senses are keen! (March 6-March 20) – Everyone around you knows what you bring to the table, and all are eager to have you take a more active role. ARIES (March 21-April 4) The simplest thing — a look, a gesture, a word — can send you in an unexpected direction. Keep track of all developments. (April 5-April 19) – The way you react to the unexpected will speak volumes, and those near you will be able to help you adjust. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You and a partner can work on a problem from two separate angles and come to the same conclusion by week's end. Share all information. (May 6-May 20) – You may not be able to drop what you are doing to tend to a recurring personal situation, but the time will come. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You don't have to let interruptions keep you from reaching
Copyright 2015 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. your goals. Your ability to juggle your affairs serves you well. (June 7-June 20) – You're likely to receive assistance from someone who knows what you're going through, even if you don't ask for it. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You'll want to make choices that open doors to more choices; don't limit yourself by favoring only the obvious. (July 8-July 22) – You mustn't pretend to know what someone else is going through, but you can surely be there to help when help is asked for. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Others will notice that look in your eye; you have something going on that you don't want them to know about. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – You can offer much in the way of advice and counsel, but hands-on, material assistance isn't your cup of tea. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You will benefit from taking a second look at a certain key issue. Family members are aware of your current difficulties. (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – Not everything should be taken at face value, but not everything has a hidden meaning, either. Trust your instincts.
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SEPTEMBER 25 - OCTOBER 1, 2015
By Candy Evans
wealthiest woman in America and one of the nation’s wealthiest families, has put her Last Thursday was a sad day in Rocking W Ranch in This house is located at 5403 Kingston Drive in Richardson and is listed for $250,000. Dallas Real Estate, as we said goodMillsap, Texas on the bye to Ebby Halliday Acers at Park market with the Omni Residences on the market neighbors. The Omni offers a stunCities Baptist Church. Allen Crumley of Fort again, this time for $7.9 million. ning outdoor pool, exercise facilCurrent Ebby leaders Worth’s Williams-Trew Robert Rowling, a Dallas bility and direct access to Bob’s Steak spoke, but the most movReal Estate. lionaire whose primary residence House. ing tribute came from for“We are co-listing is a $12 million house on Beverly Rowling’s wife is from Fort mer First Lady of the U.S. with Coalson Real Estate Drive in Highland Park, has listed Worth, but sources say he never Laura Bush, who brought in Weatherford, ” Allen an amazing penthouse property spent more than a week in the propher love to Ebby from the said. “Alice Walton has with Allison Hayden and Margo erty, which was mostly used to house entire Bush clan, and said put together a really dyBentsen of Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s friends or business associates. that Ebby was really the namic broker team. She’s International Realty. Hayden and Rowling has four hotels under FIRST First Lady of Dallas Candace Evans made a lot of smart busiBentson were the sales team that construction in the Dallas area, inwith her very own White ness decisions and has marketed and sold out the Omni cluding an Omni in Frisco’s House. Not a dry eye in great taste in real estate, which will Residences in Fort Worth when they $5 Billion Mile. But if it’s a bargain the 3,000-strong audience, but there make it fun to sell when she’s ready. ” were agents with Allie Beth Allman you want, listen up: for families were three standing ovations for On Tuesday, Walton had a huge & Associates. looking to live in a northern suburb, Ebby Halliday, a life well lived. sale to shed her horses, saddles and The penthouse, designed and we’ve got a lot of house for less than Meantime, agents at Ebby’s Little other ranch gear. She’s a serious decked out by Dallas-based designer $300,000, with the opportunity to White House turned the city burseller. Tune in to CandysDirt.com to Adrienne Faulkner, is 10,000 square totally personalize the space. gundy red with bows everywhere see where she is going next — will it feet with four bedrooms, five bathThe Richardson house at 5403 in Ebby’s honor and memory. She be Dallas or Fort Worth? rooms, five living areas, two dining Kingston Drive is 2,158 square feet was truly one of a kind and made a And we have another Cowtown areas and even a four-car garage. with four bedrooms, two full bathdeep imprint on not only Dallas but story for you, because the dirt There are five balconies. The unit is rooms and an open floor plan in the the nation’s real estate industry. The over there is just so dang hot. on the tiptop of the Omni Residences shared rooms. Located near Renner company she founded in 1945 is now The founder of Dallas-based TRT with unparalleled 360 degree views and Murphy Roads, east of Central the 12th largest independent Real Holdings (Omni Hotels, Gold's Gym of downtown Fort Worth. It also has Expressway, this Collin County Estate brokerage in the nation. International) has placed his pristine a private elevator entrance straight house is zoned for Plano ISD, and its Another powerful woman, Fort Worth condo at the tip top of into the unit so you never have to see elementary, Miller, earns a 10 out of Alice Walton, said to be the
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Mudrooms serve important purpose By Stephan Sardone
Stephan@sardoneconstruction.com No mudroom, no buy. A growing number of homebuyers are in search of a chaos-free, organized place to stash away mucky boots, raincoats, backpacks and all the other go-to miscellaneous items that we’d preStephan Sardone fer to keep out of site. As a Dallas renovation business owner, I’m seeing more homeowners who are devoting a larger portion of their remodel budget towards the mudroom. Yes, the mudroom, also know as the laundry room in Texas. Mudrooms are an essential part of the home, and obviously their main purpose is to keep dirt, debris and other remnants of the day outside of the home. However, we’re seeing homeowners take this century-old concept to the next level. A well-organized and welcoming mudroom is really becoming a growing trend, and prospective homebuyers are taking notice. A mudroom remodel doesn’t have to be lavish or overdone. You don’t want to overcomplicate the renovation. The remodels I’ve designed are centered on creating a designated space that meets the family’s needs, especially if they have children. The design should really be about organizing all your go-to supplies when you’re running out the door. A logically designed mudroom can also increase the value of your home. Buyers who are on the lookout for organization and storage space could seal the deal. Mudrooms can also help extend the life of your flooring, meaning you won't have to shell out big bucks in replacement costs. A smart mudroom design can also save families on
energy costs. I suggest adding an energy-friendly door on the inside of your mudroom to help keep the outside air locked away from the rest of your house. As we move into fall and winter, an energyefficient mudroom acts as a transitional space from inside to outside, so it doesn't need to be heated like the rest of your house. If you’re looking to simply upgrade your mudroom with trendy features and organizational ides, here are some top DIY’s I’ve seen in remodels. One of the most common and useful changes you can make to your mudroom is to create a separate section for each family member. Cubbies can transform the clutter into a more neat and tidy space. You can also add baskets to contain and hide your on-the-go items. A bench that has storage space is a useful addition to your mudroom. It’s a good place to take off your shoes, especially if you have little ones running in and out of the house. This will keep dirt at bay and will also cut down on cleaning time. Many mudrooms are multi-purpose spaces, and the design layout should cater to the family’s needs. I suggest adding in hooks for raincoats, jackets, umbrellas, bags and other outdoor essentials. Since we’re in Texas, many of us use our laundry room as our mudroom, and it’s important to take note of that in the design process. In this case, you would want to create an organized space where you can hang your washed clothes. Adding functional racks that can also provide storage space would be ideal in this situation. Still not convinced of the value of a wellkept mudroom? A quick search on Pinterest will leave you feeling inspired, maybe even enough to go build your own cubby holes for each family member (including your dog). Stephan Sardone is owner of Sardone Construction and has been helping people improve their life by remodeling their home around their life.
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a consumer is different. We don’t have 10,000 wine labels, but not every consumer His first job at Gillette was wants to go to a big store and selling products in Utah, have to go through a process Idaho and Montana. “No to find what they want. Most African American had ever of our customers want conbeen put in that territory,” Lee venience. We know most of said. “I was the first. our customers and And my boss said, what they want. I ‘When and if you still think that here is have problems, you something about the call me and we will intimacy of the sale. move you to a more “With us being race-friendly terridowntown with all tory.’ I had that terof the professional ritory for 12 months, people — people who and I only had one are on the go — they issue. It was a beautiwant to get in and ful part of the counget out,” Lee said. try, and those people “Sometimes you get went out of their way Arguably, downtown's most famous little building. lost and can’t get in to help me.” and out of the bigLee learned at Pepsi that coming back to liquor.” ger stores. I think there is an he had an affinity for marLee recently bought opportunity for them and keting. He ultimately went Cork and Bottle on there is an opportunity for the to Coors Brewing Company Mockingbird Lane near independent retailer as long and set up a multi-cultural SMU. He has two other as you remain relevant and marketing department. But stores in Texas, and another fulfill a niche that is not being after working with all of liquor store — fifth overall fulfilled. That is what we try to those prestigious companies, — should be open by the end do.” The store even offers free he couldn’t shake the idea of of the year. Despite compedelivery. “There are no hidworking for himself. tition from major, big box den fees and no mark up for “Eleven years ago,” Lee retailers like Spec’s and Total liquor,” Lee said. “All I ask is said, “I sat down and said to Wine and Spirits, he is dedithat they tip the drivers. That’s myself ‘do you see yourself cated to building a number it.” The store can be reached in corporate America or do of stores that provide convia twitter at @AFB_CNB. you see you as an entreprevenience and exceptional, Andrews Fine Beverages neur?’ So I started preparpersonalized service. may be a small building among ing myself. My mom retired, “My ultimate goal is to the giants. But Ervin Lee, the and we had an opportunity continue to acquire liquor man running the operation, to buy our first liquor store stores that fit the profile,” Lee stands tall on his commitment in Summerville, Texas.” He said. “I am not trying to be to providing quality service still owns the store today. Spec’s or Total Wine. I think and ultimately building a suc“One of my mentors told me what I am going to offer to cessful retail company. BUSINESS cont'd from page 1
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By Sara Newberry When I told people I was visiting Ethiopian restaurant Lalibela, responses ranged from “Huh?” to “Yum, I love Ethiopian food!” I fall squarely on the latter half of that spectrum. I love the spongy injera, the thin bread used in place of utensils to pick up food from the giant communal plates; I love the beautiful presentation of the different dishes on the giant communal plates; and I love the range of flavors and textures you’ll find during an Ethiopian meal. Many Ethiopian dishes are seasoned with a spice mix called berbere, which is a combination of several herbs and spices, including chiles, garlic, nigella seeds, ginger and basil. While the ingredients are generally standard, the proportions can vary from cook to cook, much like garam masala in India. The flavors are similar to those found in Indian food as well. Be prepared to share: The entire meal is served family style. The way to go is to order the vegetarian combo and a couple of meat dishes as well. (If you are feeding several people or you’re eating meatless, go for the “super super vegetarian combo.”) All of the vegetarian choices are delicious, but the beet salad and the collard greens (gomen) were my favorites. A garlicky stew of carrots and cabbage was another winner. Stews of
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At Lalibela, the vegetarian combo, with doro wat (chicken stew) and tibs (sautéed meat), is served family style over injera, Ethiopian spongy bread. lentils, yellow split peas and chickpeas round out the plate. Wat means “stew” and doro wat, or chicken stew, is considered the most popular traditional dish in Ethiopia. The doro wat at Lalibela is intensely spiced but not overly spicy. Tibs are grilled or sautéed pieces of meat, often cooked with onions and jalapeños. Zilzil tibs are made from beef, and at Lalibela they are fiery. Yebeg tibs, made from lamb, are less spicy but just as flavorful. This is a perfect “gateway” dish for anyone that is apprehensive about trying one of the stews right off. The atmosphere at Lalibela is what you might expect from a tiny restaurant located in a strip mall. A huge
TV dominates one corner of the restaurant, and it is invariably tuned to sports. On both of my visits my guest and I were either the only ones in the place or one of just a few tables, so we felt OK about taking our time while enjoying our meal. Service is warm and friendly, and I’ve found the servers more than willing to offer suggestions if I’m having trouble deciding what to order. If you’re curious about trying Ethiopian food, Lalibela is a great place to start.
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Pimento cheese aims to please By Dotty Griffith
Dotty.griffith@yahoo.com Pimento cheese on toast with a slice of tomato? Oh, yeah! And this is a great version. Piquant with finely chopped onion, shallot and Peppadew, the brand name for bottled mild, sweet-hot South African peppers, Rapscallion’s “3-cheese pimento cheese” is part of the Down South Mezze Plate at the Lower Greenville Avenue restaurant. The full share plate includes boiled peanut hummus, “charcuterie of the moment,” grilled flatbread and benne wafers. This ain’t yo momma’s pimento cheese. There’s a whole bathtub of ingredients combined for a very special flavor combination. That includes Rapscallion pickled shallot and onion made in-house. Use fresh onion and shallot to taste for your convenience but know the taste will be somewhat different.
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Three cheese pimento is featured in Rapscallion's Down South Mezze.
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16 ounces extra sharp cheddar, large shred 4 ounces goat cheese 6 ounces fine grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup finely chopped pickled onion 1/4 cup finely chopped pickled shallot 1/4 cup finely chopped Peppadew peppers
2 teaspoons Rapscallion chicken rub or your favorite seasoned salt 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 tablespoons Crystal Hot Sauce or your favorite Louisiana-style hot sauce 2 teaspoons Tabasco or your favorite Louisiana-style hot sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 teaspoon sugar 2 teaspoons Creole mustard 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley 2 tablespoons finely chopped chives In a large bowl, blend cheeses and mayonnaise. Fold in remaining ingredients to evenly combine. Makes 6 cups.
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TRAVEL
Cruising the Danube can be practically beautiful
By Michael Wald
wald.world@yahoo.com I’m sailing the blue Danube, second longest river in Europe. River cruising is the only way to see certain sites, such as the magnificent rock sculpture of King Decebalus carved into a Romanian mountainside facing the river, rivaling Mount Rushmore. And because we go slowly, no one gets seasick. The Danube begins in the Black Forest of Germany and meanders through Europe, ending at the Black Sea ocean resort of Constanta. I joined the trip in Budapest and got to experience the culture of many
Balkan countries in Eastern Europe as we pass through, including Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. Eastern Europe is very geo-politically unstable; each country harbors its own intrigue. If you like history, conflict, culture and religion dating from Roman times, the Balkans are an excellent fit. I am cruising with 140 mostly retired passengers, almost all of whom are lifetime learners eagerly trying to put the pieces together — better late than never. Daily the TV in my room broadcasts a History Channel episode delving into some aspect of our next stop. Nightly a “program director” on board delivers Photo by Michael Wald
Statue of King Decebalus near the city of Orşova in Romania. a “port talk” about our schedule for the next day. I reluctantly surrendered my passport to ship staff members at boarding. They take on the arduous task of clearing customs and border procedures as we cross from one country to the next. On my particular cruise during daylight hours we docked.
Sightseeing tours of riverside cities are offered for no additional cost. Divided into four smaller groups, most passengers choose to participate. Crowds are minimal, just a handful of other river cruisers. Few remain to sunbathe on chaise lounges on the ship’s sundeck. The charm of the river
cruise is partly practical. You get picked up at the airport, taken to the ship, unpack once, and the ship becomes your floating hotel. As most docks are located within walking distance of center city, you easily walk to most places, eliminating the need to negotiate taxis and public transit. One advantage of river cruising is also a disadvantage: all your meals are included, so you never have to search for a place to eat and probably will gain a few pounds. Sometimes, however, you may want to sample local cooking. With average monthly Balkan salaries less than $1,000 a month, eating out is so reasonably priced as to be almost free. In Belgrade a group of eight ventured out to eat. We ordered beer, wine and dessert along with excessive food. When we worked through the exchange rate to calculate the final bill, we thought there was a mistake — it amounted to less than $80 with tip! Using a different currency in each port provides mental exercise, but there really is little need for money. Currency
exchanges abound to change small amounts for souvenirs, coffee and ice cream. For large purchases, credit cards are generally accepted. Depending on your ship, assigned dining room seating may be required, or you may have open seating. Whatever the situation, you will dine with people you don’t know, at least at the beginning. If you prefer to eat in quiet with a book, it can be done; but consider whether this is the right form of travel for you. Being open to new ideas and friendships is encouraged by the program directors. One thing’s for sure, you won’t go hungry with the five-course dinners, each with alternative dishes to suit different diets. It’s easy to see why river cruising is the fastest growing segment of the travel market. What do you want to see? A river cruise can probably get you there. Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com.
HISTORY ON THE TRAIL
Infomart groundbreaking in many ways By Wayne Swearingen My last story in Katy Trail Weekly was about the football stadium, which was demolished to make way for the Dallas Infomart in 1985. The opening was held in 1986 for this state-of-the-art 1.6 million square foot building, modeled after London’s Crystal Palace, designed as a showroom for high-tech firms. In my 53-year real estate career in DFW, much of my concentration has been in leasing, managing and selling office buildings, so I have followed the 30year transformation of the building with much interest. With the coming of the digital age, the Infomart slowly became a Photo courtesy of Wayne Swearingen “carrier hotel.” Now, data centers and car- Machines now man the Dallas Infomart, which opened in 1986. rier hotels are a specialty, so I sought the help of experts • It is the most “connected” • The roof, garage and parking areas are from Stream Data Centers building in the southwest now covered with chillers, transformwho were good enough to U.S. ers, tenant owned HVAC, generators give me a “data centers 101” • Every fiber line goes through and UPS units. (Uninterrupted power education. I will pass along it. supply) some of the more interest• 85 percent of the Internet Most of the tenants are not people ing facts shared with me by traffic in our area goes now, they are “machines;” therefore, much Paul Moser and Michael through it. less parking is needed, although about Lahoud of Stream. • There are more than 24 data 2,000 folks still work there. The new own• The current owners center providers located in ers plan another 330,000 square feet exbought the Infomart in the building. pansion on the north side of the Infomart. 2006 and continued the Wayne Swearingen • There are 80 plus carriers, transition. including AT&T, Verizon, Wayne Swearingen, CRE, is a prin• Carrier hotels must be close to users. Sprint, etc. cipal at Barclay Commercial Group and • Infomart is served from three sepa• YouTube lives in the Infomart. Also, lives adjacent to the Katy Trail. Contact rate power sub-stations. Netflix, Apple Cloud and Facebook him at wswearingen@barclaycom.com. MOONSHINE cont'd from page 1 More than chuckle-worthy metaphors swirl, “… like a trailer in a twister.” Kevin Cahoon as Jr. Jr., delivers many of them — and in pretty much every one of his speeches. He announces about a former flame, “Her teeth are so crooked she can eat an apple through a catcher’s mask.” Cahoon’s comedic timing is as quick as a getaway car with four flat tires, except that it’s really quick. This one brought the house down: “The other day I walked into a building. You’d thank I would have seen it.” Jr. Jr. is the brother of Bucky Jr, Misty Mae’s lifelong love interest, played by Ken Clark. Clark shows a skillful range in the role, as he switches gears with Misty Mae, from tender to angst and then regret and forgiveness. He’s the “man’s man,” when commiserating with his buddies. He also has some great lines and set ups like: “If your Mom were alive, you know what she’d say?” Misty Mae: “I don’t know, let me out of this box?” When the wide-eyed, petite country girl ventures off to the “big city” of Tampa seeking an exciting life, she meets Gordy, a slick “businessman” type in a polyester suit, who woos her, when he learns she has some capital back home. When he talks Misty Mae
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Family tree branches out to Sicily By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
This story is part of an ongoing series about Dallas families that were part of a colorful past and continue to influence the future. On a mountainside 5,600 miles from Dallas in the Italian region of Sicily, province of Palermo rests a tiny, undisturbed village known as Campofelice di Fitalia. The population there is around 500. Some well-known Dallas Photos courtesy of LaBarba family On the way to Campofelice. families originated there. A few of their ancestors still live there, and some share added, “It was great to the surname LaBarba. Many connect. It was an incredof the LaBarbas’ extended ible experience for me.” family, including in-laws and The same cousin was countless cousins, also have thrilled to experience the ancestors in Campofelice, St. Joseph Festival, comwhose name translates to memorating the Feast of St. “happy field.” Joseph. “I’d heard about it Throughout the years, all my life from aunts and some of the LaBarbas have uncles ...being there made visited the historic town, me feel connected.” where they learned more When asked what about their heritage. A few surprised him about his shared stories about their visit, he replied: “The feeljourneys. ing I got connecting with “I was on a wine trip my heritage. I was part of with my daughter Stephanie this. A wonderful sense in Palermo and took a of belonging. I could put taxi to visit Campofelice,” together all the puzzles Lucian LaBarba said. about family and how Four generations of LaBarbas with “When we arrived we went they came to America to photo of the first, Salvatore. to the church my brother get education for their Sherman had visited, and children. I saw hardships. Sicily for my daughter. As a we spoke with the priest, who Ben E. Keith sales representa- Buildings that hadn’t been showed us around. I wanted touched in many years.” tive, Stephanie has had the to give him something, so I The newcomer added, “I opportunity to work with asked if I could send him a don’t speak Sicilian, but there them at trade shows for a check. I gave him my busiis common body language number of years.” ness card and, when he saw that we all speak. You can We learned in an earlier ‘LaBarba’ he told us we had understand things and just issue about Christi LaBarba family who live next to the make it work.” Erpillo and her husband, Bert church. It was fantastic! We In 2013 Julie LaBarba Erpillo’s trip to Sicily and met our cousins Salvatore and her husband, Robert their visit with the same famLaBarba and his family.” Miggins, took her parents, ily, while in Campofelice. The Lucian continued: “Other Mama took a business card Carla and Sherman LaBarba, family members who have to Campofelice for his 70th out of the cookie jar to show since visited have had the birthday to rediscover their them. It was Lucian’s card, pleasure of meeting Salvatore.” coming full circle! family’s roots. Sherman’s He said that since his greatreaction was: “It was one of Lucian told us earlier grandfather came to America about another circle. According the most thrilling experiin the late 1890s, his family ences I’ve ever had. To go out to the entrepreneur, all of didn’t know much about the in the middle of nowhere and the associates of American town. He added that family in see your family name in the Produce and subsequent his parents’ generation visited cemetery is amazing. They LaBarba family businesses are as long as 50 years ago, but brought us fresh ricotta and part of a “circle” joining with never mentioned that some cappuccino.” Sherman conthe LaBarba family. He said of the family was still there or tinued, “The language barrier that getting to know his famwhether they had met. was tough, but my wife knows ily and friends in Campofelice “The town is very small. I widened the circle. some Italian, which helped. would describe it as one street One of the many LaBarba We got together with about and one square with a church cousins chose to keep his 20 LaBarba cousins. It was a and a school,” Lucian said. very special time.” identity private but had some Campofelice wasn’t officially According to the Dallas interesting thoughts to share its own town until 1950, and census, Italians, who migratabout his journey to back to before that it was considered a his family’s roots. He talked ed to Dallas from about 1873 part of Mezzojuso. to 1919 were predominantly about how happy the people “My daughter Stephanie in the wholesale produce, are there just enjoying the has learned more about the community and leading a sim- grocery and wine businesses, town through the Pietro as were the LaBarbas. They pler life. “It’s peaceful, beautiEustachio family,” Lucian were also known to be altruful and clean. I saw women in continued. “Pietro is from istic, supporting many charitheir 90s just casually walkMezzojuso and his wife Grace ing down the streets and men table organizations. From was born in Campofelice. with canes but not using them. 1890 to 1920, 80 to 88 percent They still visit Sicily and of the Italians who migrated It was nice to experience the knew about our family there. to Texas, had been born in food. The culture. I saw the Pietro’s and Grace’s family villages within a 50-mile church my great grandparand their chefs, Santo and radius of Palermo, includents were married in, and the Enzo, have also been a great ing Poggioreale, Corleone, cemetery where members of source of information about Salaparuta and Campofelice. my family were buried.” He
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Scene Around Town
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Symphony’s Young Professionals Del Frisco’s Grill
Hannah Humphrey, John Henry Ross
Christine Fiedler, Haynes Strader
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Michelle Miller, Alex Bolton, Christina Geyer
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Johnny Depp’s performance in ‘Black Mass’ is scary good By Chic DiCiccio
Boston. He clearly idolizes the Bulger boys and wants his career to echo theirs, even if he has to break the law to do it. Edgerton conveys sliminess and confidence at all times, simultaneously eliciting pity and disgust. Edgerton’s fantastic acting is overshadowed by Depp’s jaw dropping performance, which borders on flawless. Whether inspired by the material or knowing that he desperately needed it, Depp has never been remotely close to this perfect. He may not even have needed the fantastic make up to create one of the most chilling villains to appear on a movie screen.
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The strangest thing about “Black Mass” is that one thing is both the best and worst aspect of it. The best thing? The energy and charisma that Johnny Depp brings to the role of James “Whitey” Bulger. The worst? Depp’s engrossing performance almost makes you like one of the worst people in recorded human history. In “Black Mass,” Johnny Depp has abandoned the eccentric whacko bit and become the fully realized character actor that he truly is. He disappears as the sociopathic Bulger, leaving behind the silly ticks and vanity that has filled his filmography for more than a decade. This is his masterpiece. “Black Mass” begins in 1975 with Whitey as a small time thug whose Winter Hill Gang is battling with the Angiulo Brothers (nice things are not said about Italians in this movie) for control of south Boston. Bulger’s gang includes his right hand man Stephen Flemmi (Rory Cochrane), Kevin Weeks (Jesse Plemons) and his brutal hit man, Johnny Martorano (W. Earl Brown). It turns out that FBI agent John Connolly (Joel Edgerton) grew up with Bulger and his brother turned Massachusetts state Senator Billy Bulger (Benedict Cumberbatch). After some persuasion, Whitey agrees to give Connolly dirt on the Angiulo Brothers while getting protection from the FBI. From there, Whitey rises to the top of the Boston crime world as he and the FBI eliminate his competition. Whitey becomes
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Johnny Depp plays James “Whitey” Bulger in “Black Mass.” increasingly more paranoid about rats in his network (self-aware much?) and Connolly’s boss, Charles McGuire (Kevin Bacon), puts the screws to him regarding the lack of true, hard evidence from his prize informant. Unfortunately, “Black Mass” goes in about one hundred different directions. There are far too many subplots that are never fully tied up, such as the disappearance of Whitey’s wife, Lindsey (Dakota Johnson), from the entire movie. There are many storylines and characters crammed into the relatively short 122 minute running time, which causes a few actors’ screen time to suffer. Luckily, director Scott Cooper knows where the bread is buttered and “Black Mass” rarely goes without either Depp or Edgerton on screen. Cooper and cinematographer
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Masanobu Takayanagi created a movie that looks like it was made in the 1970s, all with the look and feel of Martin Scorsese’s best films but without completely ripping him off. Cooper also fashioned this more like a horror movie than a basic gangster thriller. The constant fear that these maniacs could pounce at any moment is always present, almost making Depp’s Bulger as terrifying as the shark from “Jaws.” There is an argument to be made that “Black Mass” is less than the sum of its parts. If not for the dominant performances from Depp and Edgerton, there is a chance this would be an average biopic about yet another infamous criminal. The two of them put in career-defining performances and couldn’t be more of polar opposites. Edgerton plays Connolly as a wannabe tough guy from south
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Depp’s Whitey Bulger should scare away every one of his fans that sees him as nothing more than a goofy pirate. If that silly role garnered him an Oscar nomination, then “Black Mass” should be a lock for another. If you are into character acting, “Black Mass” is your dream movie. The title itself is a play on words, referring both to the state it takes place in and the slow burn build up to the inevitable. By the end of the movie, “Black Mass” has more to do with the cold, black heart of James “Whitey” Bulger, which is brilliantly portrayed by Depp without a hint of remorse.
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