Online at katytrailweekly.com October 2 - 8, 2015 Downtown • Uptown • Turtle Creek • Oak Lawn • Arts, Design and Medical Districts • Park Cities • Preston Hollow
it’s free!
Mull It Over page 5
Candy's Dirt page 8
Movie Trailer page 13
Katy Trail Weekly
Vol. 2, No. 33
l
Neighborhood News
l
Community Calendar and Live Music Guide
COMMUNIT Y NEWS
Don’t be too chicken to try it
l
Arts and Entertainment
Dallas’ first Pollo Tropical (above), located at 4622 Greenville Ave., will officially open on Friday, Oct. 2 with ceremonies and a ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m. Doors to the 3,400-square-foot restaurant open at 10:30 a.m. The first 100 guests get a free meal coupon and will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win free chicken for a year. Pollo Tropical’s menu centers on its signature flame-grilled chicken, Mojo Roast Pork, Calypso Beef and made-from-scratch sides with a Caribbean flair. The Dallas location joins more than 130 other Pollo Tropical restaurants. — David Mullen
DALLAS’ BEST LIVE MUSIC GUIDE — page 9
katytrailweekly.com
UNIVERSITY PARK
NCAA rules SMU basketball out of bounds By Gus Contreras/KERA News
Photo courtesy of SPM Communications
l
Nearly three decades after SMU’s football program got the “death penalty” for violating recruiting rules, the school’s basketball program was nailed Tuesday morning. The NCAA banned the Mustangs from postseason play for the coming season and it suspended coach Larry Brown for nine games. The charges this time against Brown? Academic fraud, unethical conduct and a lack of control of his program. “I’m really disappointed in what happened to our kids,” Brown said at a Tuesday afternoon press conference. “I know the NCAA has rules and they have to follow those rules. But when it comes to these kids, none of them had anything to do with this. It’s about one person and one isolated incident.” The NCAA’s investigation found a former staffer did online coursework for basketball player Keith Frazier, so he could become eligible to transfer and
Photo courtesy of KERA
Larry Brown. play at SMU. Then, when Brown found out, the NCAA says he didn’t do enough to comply with its rules. SMU President Gerald Turner called it an “isolated incident.” “This was one instance,” Turner said at an earlier press conference Tuesday. “It had nothing to do with credit at SMU. It had nothing to do with SMU faculty. It didn’t have anything to do with any process of SMU.”
SMU is expected to be ranked in the top 25 this season. Now, not only will the Mustangs miss the postseason, they’ll have to give up seven scholarships in the next three years. The NCAA also handed down penalties against SMU’s former golf coach for recruiting violations. This is Brown’s third run-in with the NCAA. His teams at UCLA and Kansas also suffered through postseason bans after he left for the NBA. Tuesday, Brown defended himself. “Based on SMU’s past history, I don’t think they would’ve ever considered hiring me if they didn’t have complete faith in me in running the type of program they could be proud of,” Brown said. “I have nothing to be ashamed of in any of those cases.” SMU still has 15 days to appeal the ruling, and a decision could take a few months. SMU basketball starts the season Nov. 14 at Moody Coliseum — with or without Larry Brown.
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
Sassy senior, first-time quilter takes second place
By Shari Goldstein Stern
second place ribbon in the “My first quilt” category. The State Fair’s annual Like the councrafts competitions try songs Brandon hearken back to Rhyder performs on early county fairs, Chevrolet’s Main which were built Stage at the 2015 around contests of State Fair of Texas, jams, pies, needlequilts can also tell point and quilts a story. The story … and Texas chili behind LaRaine of course! Today’s Forneret’s award“county fair” offers winning patchthe opportunity for Photo courtesy of work quilt is loud LaRaine Forneret unrecognized creand clear. It speaks LaRaine Forneret. atives to try somevolumes, square by thing new and to square of her many artistic display it with pride. passions, and of the deterAnd then there are the mination of a 68-year-old to quilts. Who can resist an learn something new. She original, one-of-a-kind patchfound a platform for her work work quilt? This year there at The State Fair. were 256 quilt contenders, Forneret received a out of which this feisty senior shari@katytrailweekly.com
Photo courtesy of MediaLion PR
Garden grows in Farmers Market The American Heart Association, in collaboration with numerous Dallas community partners, will break ground on its first teaching garden located at a farmers market on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at the Dallas Farmers Market, 1010 S. Pearl Expressway. Mama Ida’s Teaching Garden will offer custom-designed educational programs for people of all ages. The space is named for “Mama” Ida Papert, an avid supporter of the Dallas Farmers Market and founder of the Dallas Farmers Market Friends. The garden will serve to educate the community on the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables, and each harvest will help feed Dallas’ homeless through produce donations to Family Gateway. The soon-to-be installed garden site will be east of The Shed (above). — Christelle Dupont
Want to join the circus? Moxie Mischief Aerial Arts Studio is hosting the first ever Southern Fried Circus Fest in Dallas and Plano from Oct. 2-11. Aerial artists and circus professionals are coming in from all over the country and will be teaching workshops durPhoto courtesy of Southern ing the week of the festival. The “no Fried Circus Fest experience necessary” workshops include unicycling, intro to aerial silks, performance makeup, the basics of sound editing, and juggling. Go to southernfriedcircusfest.com for more info. — Christine Hale
In This Issue
Along the Green Trail............................................... 7 Classifieds.................................................................13 Community Calendar .............................................. 6 Dotty Griffith ........................................................... 9 Fitness ...................................................................... 5 Hammer and Nails ................................................... 8 Hip to be Square ....................................................... 4 House Call ................................................................ 4 Mental Health ........................................................... 4 Notes from the Editor .............................................. 4 Restaurant Directory ..............................................13 Scene Around Town.................................................12 Travel ......................................................................10 William"Bubba" Flint............................................... 4 Find us at facebook.com/KTWeekly
3205 Caruth Blvd. | $1,649,000 | Marc Ching | 214.728.4069
Photo by Katie Menzer
State Fair of Texas visitors take a look at the beautiful Creative Arts award winners’ entries, which include that of second place “My first quilt” award winner, LaRaine Forneret. placed second in the “My first quilt” category. The Fair’s annual competitions include about 1,300 categories, with fresh, new ones added each year. The Fair starts collecting entries during the summer. Besides
the remarkably small staff — a large cadre of volunteers, many returning yearly — work with the competitions each summer and fall. In addition to daily see QUILTER on page 10
DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART
Anderson leaves for New York City foundation
By KERA News Maxwell Anderson, who’s been director of the Dallas Museum of Art since 2012, is leaving to join the New Cities Foundation. Anderson will become the director of grant programs at the New Cities Foundation in New York City. Walter Elcock, president of the museum's board of trustees, will serve as interim director. Catherine Rose, the board's vice Maxwell Anderson. president, will serve as interim president. The museum said Anderson will act as a consultant to the DMA during the transition. “I have decided to accept a compelling new opportunity at the New Cities Foundation, among the most innovative urban-focused enterprises in the world,” Anderson said in a statement. “It has been a great privilege to work alongside the Board and staff of the DMA and to play a role in helping shape the Dallas Arts District Foundation as its chairman since 2013. My growing interest in how cultural districts can shape cities led me to this new, exciting opportunity in New York City.”
3205 Armstrong Ave. | $765,000 | David Nichols | 214.520.8350
Photo by Jerome Weeks/KERA News
The New Cities Foundation held its New Cities Summit in Dallas in June 2014. “The New Cities Foundation is pleased to welcome Maxwell Anderson as director of grant programs,” according to the group's statement. “A veteran art museum curator and director, most recently of the Dallas Museum of Art, Max will help develop ways of supporting NCF’S focus on urban innovation, with a particular emphasis on how digital platforms can improve the lives of
city dwellers internationally. “He will also assist the Foundation’s affiliate GCDN (the Global Cultural Districts Network) along with other endeavors to improve the quality of urban life through strategic investments, advocacy and foundation alliances. A former NCF trustee, he has a Ph.D. in art history from Harvard University and extensive experience in international affairs within the cultural sector, along with multiple achievements in harnessing digital media for community engagement, corporate transparency and mission-focused communications.”
3225 Turtle Creek Blvd. #1516 | $375,000 | Sue Krider | 214.673.6933
alliebeth.com
PAGE 2
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
OCTOBER 2 - 8 , 2015
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
OCTOBER 2 - 8 , 2015
PAGE 3
EXTRAORDINARY Uptown/Downtown Neighborhood Experts
LUCY JOHNSON
214.616.1288 ljohnson@briggsfreeman.com
FAISAL HALUM
214.240.2575 fhalum@briggsfreeman.com
GRANT VANCLEVE 469.939.1696 gvancleve@briggsfreeman.com
JONATHAN ROSEN
214.927.1313 jrosen@briggsfreeman.com
MISSY WOEHR
214.418.6867 mwoehr@briggsfreeman.com
BECKY FREY
214.536.4727 bfrey@briggsfreeman.com
ELIZABETH MAST 214.914.6075 emast@briggsfreeman.com
ROBBY STURGEON 214.533.6633 rsturgeon@briggsfreeman.com |
SAM SAWYER 214.213.1133 ssawyer@briggsfreeman.com
POGIR 214.244.3103 pogir@briggsfreeman.com
ELIZABETH HUTCHISON 214.663.5831 ehutchison@briggsfreeman.com
HARRISON POLSKY 214.663.0162 hpolsky@briggsfreeman.com
Change Makers UPTOWN/DOWNTOWN
J
PERMANENT HOPE FOR DALLAS’ MOST VULNERABLE
ust half a mile from Downtown Dallas, one of the most innovative housing developments is near completion. The Cottages at Hickory Crossing consists of 50 singleoccupancy homes with front porches and common green spaces where residents can relax and socialize. But The Cottages are not for Dallas’ hip twenty-somethings but rather offer permanent housing for the city’s poorest and most vulnerable: the chronically homeless.
a history of homelessness and severe mental illness and/or substance abuse issues—the very factors that disqualifies one from other housing options. And once a
“The whole concept of Housing First is that we give people a stable place to live,” says Keith A. Ackerman, Executive Director of The Cottages at Hickory Crossing. “We truly do believe that when people gain stable housing their personal issues will significantly reduce.”
person is invited, he never has to leave. The Cottages are built to provide permanent residence for those who choose to stay.
Ackerman and his team are specifically looking for those with significant personal issues. In order to be invited to live at The Cottages, one must have a criminal record,
Onsite clinical and social services will be available seven days a week.
Even more, onsite clinical and social services will be available seven days a week. Residents will no longer have to worry about getting a ride to a doctor or psychiatrist appointment—it will all be within walking distance. Metrocare Services, Central Dallas CDC, CitySquare, UT Southwestern, and
FOR MORE INFORMATION the Dallas Country Criminal Justice have partnered to make The Cottages at Hickory • hickorycottages.org Crossing possible. As the program launches • updatedallas.com in November, UT Southwestern will be • President and CEO Robbie Briggs closely evaluating The Cottages to see how independently owns and operates Briggs well it helps individuals living there as well Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty. as the city as a whole. Currently, it costs the City of Dallas $40,000 of taxpayer’s The Cottages at Hickory Crossing consists of 50 money for every homeless person single-occupancy homes with front porches and on the street. But for each person common green spaces, offering permanent housing for living at The Cottages, that will be the chronically homeless. reduced to $15,000.
When asked what his biggest hope for The Cottages at Hickory Crossing was, Ackerman said it was threefold: “That we make an impact on the lives of the people living there—that would be my first hope. That the community would see it as an asset and really understand the benefit of this—that would be my second hope. And thirdly, that it gets replicated elsewhere.”
© MMXII Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. All Rights Reserved. Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing pportunity. Each Office Is Independently Owned And Operated. Briggs Freeman Real Estate Brokerage, Inc. is independently owned and operated
briggsfreeman.com
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
PAGE 4
HOUSE CALL
OCTOBER 2 - 8 , 2015
NOTES FROM THE EDITOR
Turn the beat around
Get off the pot. It’s ready to roll
By Dr. Kimberly Washington
By David Mullen
HIP TO BE SQUARE
The new State Fair mascot — Little Big Tex — looks like the illegitimate son of Rowdy … Jordan Spieth won more than $22 million this year, capped off by last weekend’s FedEx championship win that assured his 2015 Player of the Year status. “Hey Jordan, there is a business opportunity I want to talk to you about.” How many times do you think he will hear that? … SMU just turned 100 years old. And the NCAA gives the university quite a birthday present. Sanctions against SMU, head coach Larry Brown and a postseason ban for the basketball team … Speaking of noted anniversaries, the Dallas Ebola crisis hit one year ago this week. When was the last time you heard the term “Ebola” in Dallas? Remember how crazy it was at this time last year? … No matter your religious beliefs, the pope’s visit seemed to bring Americans together. And not just on the blocked roadways on the east coast … A movement many thought would go up in smoke is actually gaining serious traction. A recent Pew Research Center survey showed that support for legalizing marijuana has increased in the U.S., with 53 percent of Americans in favor. The cigarette lobbies must spend their money somewhere. That’s a huge difference from 1969, when the Gallup poll asked Americans their opinion and only 12 percent favored legalization. Perhaps even more telling, 57 percent said they would not be bothered if a store or business selling legal marijuana opened up in their neighborhood. If I may pipe in, momentum for
rhythm (normal heart rhythm), heart rate control in AF and stroke prevention. If AF is new onset (for example, if it Atrial fibrillation is a occurs in the hospital setting heart condition characterized unexpectedly), the primary by uncoordinated contraction treatment will be geared toof a portion of the heart muswards correcting the rhythm cle due to irregular electrical of the heart back to normal impulses in the heart. This resinus rhythm. There are sevsults in a very fast heart rate, eral medications and classes which can be anywhere from of medications that can be 110 beats per minute to 140 used to obtain sinus rhythm. Dr. Washington In a select group of patients beats per minute. The disease is extremely common and, (namely those started on a based on research from Massachusetts medication to correct AF but were unable General Hospital and Harvard Medical to tolerate it), catheter ablation is used to School, the incidence is increasing na“reset” the electrical system of the atria and tionwide. In 2010, there were 1.2 million stop the irregular electrical impulses. people diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, For patients who do not meet the and this number is expected to increase to criteria for catheter ablation or to re2.6 million by the year 2030. establish normal sinus rhythm, heart Atrial fibrillation (AF) usually occurs rate control is the appropriate treatment in patients who are older (most often more strategy. This does not correct the irreguthan 65 years of age at diagnosis), and most lar impulses that cause AF. It lowers the patients are asymptomatic. Some of the heart rate and thereby lowers the risk of more common symptoms include palpitadeveloping cardiomyopathy. tions, shortness of breath or syncope (passThe final concern of treatment for ing out). An extremely important compliAF is stroke prevention. AF results in an cation of the disease is stroke. increased risk of developing small clots AF is diagnosed with physical exami- within the heart chambers due to turbunation and electrocardiogram (or EKG). lence of blood flow from muscle fibrillaThis study takes seconds to perform and tion. These small clots can be propelled is used to determine if there are any elecout of the heart with a forceful contractrical problems with the heart. Typically tion and lodge in small vessels in the the patient’s primary care physician or brain, resulting in stroke. To decrease cardiologist will review the tracing and the risk of stroke, many patients who notify the patient of any abnormalities. meet approved criteria are started on Once AF is diagnosed, the next step blood thinners and maintained on these, is to determine if there is evidence of longsometimes for life, to lower the risk of life standing disease. Typically, patients will threatening (or life altering) stroke. then undergo an echocardiogram, which AF is a complex disease process, is an ultrasound of the heart to determine which requires very close attention. structural characteristics and function. Discuss at length with your cardiologists This is used to determine if there is an elethe many options for medications and inment of cardiomyopathy (disease of the terventions if you are diagnosed with AF. heart muscle), which can occur with longDr. Kimberly Washington, a general standing uncontrolled AF. surgeon at Highlander Surgical Associates There are three mainstays of treatment in Arlington, maintains an interest in for AF, which include maintenance of sinus health education and advocacy. washington.k@att.net
david@katytrailweekly.com
legalizing pot seems to be on a bar has every bottle of liquor botroll … I like to collect magazines tle imaginable. Flat screen TVs that I perceive as valuable, at least are everywhere. Only two tap to me. Issue 1,000 of the men’s handles — bucking the current magazine Esquire just arrived at Dallas trend — but still an excelmy house. At least lent selection of canned I think it was issue and bottled beer. An 1,000 since the old Anheuser-Busch cover was ripped beer cart greets one at to shreds, and it the entrance, which came in a USPS may seem disconwindow envelope. nected given the rest of Thanks guys. At the décor, but it works. least it was delivAn exclusive club is ered. Still waiting upstairs. Saturday and for the February David Mullen Sunday brunch starts swimsuit issue of any weekend now. Sports Illustrated. And my third stop, Must be time for a rate increase High Fives, is now home to the … While actually mailing a letter old Mitches, Slip Inn and shortvia USPS this week, I thought of lived Glass Boot Biergarden. an oldie but goodie I first heard It hasn’t changed much on the from the "Car Talk" guys on NPR. inside from the Biergarden, but “When mailing a letter, why do the new owners added a bar out we have to put the state on the on the expansive patio. A Texas envelope when the zip code iden- Tech alumni party was about to tifies the state?” … I like to do start, so the place was beginning my new bar/restaurant discoverto fill up. Great service at the ies during off-peak hours. That’s bar, and the patio is comfortable when you can talk to employees and out of the heat. Plus it has and really get a feel for the place. the best view of the potholes on This Saturday afternoon — a colHenderson Avenue in the city. lege football Saturday — I needed One of the most enjoyable parts little incentive as my exploration of my entire venture was that took me to Henderson Avenue. valet parking had not started at Not new to most but new to me, any of the establishments. That is the first stop was Henderson Tap at least a $9 savings right there. I House. Big, airy and heavy on tap hate to have to pay for valet parkhandles, the place is well laid out ing when there are many availwith televisions and a good place able spaces in front of a place. All for football watching. Next was in all, a nice Saturday afternoon the new The Eberhard, one of the in Dallas ... Deadline hit last most beautifully designed places week when word came out that in Dallas. I caught it as a normal we lost the beloved Yogi Berra bar set-up, but at night it caters at 90-years-old. He was famous to the velvet ropes, music and for malaprops like “It’s déjà vu all bottle service crowd. The design over again,” “Even Napoleon had is nothing short of spectacular, his Watergate,” and “Nobody goes turning a rectangular building there. It’s too crowded.” Berra into a top-shelf venue. A minimal defended himself in such a Yogi all-white room is accented by way. “I never said most of the multiple chandeliers. A long back things I said.”
Can partial replacement relieve pain? By Dr. Don Hohman dhohman@gdortho.com
There are many different kinds of arthritic conditions that can affect the human body. Osteoarthritis, or degenerative joint disease, is the most common form of arthritis. The bones in a joint are covered with a tough, lubricating tissue called cartilage (the cushion in the joints) to help provide smooth, pain-free motion to the joint. As the layer of cartilage wears away, bone begins to rub against bone (“bone-on-bone”), causing the irritation, swelling, stiffness and disDr. Don Hohman comfort commonly associated with arthritis. In some patients, only one part of the knee is damaged, while the remaining parts are completely healthy. In these cases, it is possible to replace only the damaged part of the knee with a metal and plastic implant. With a partial knee, only the damaged cartilage of the knee is replaced. The healthy parts are preserved. In the past decade, there has been a major increase in the use of unicompartmental knee replacement (UKR/partial knee replacement) as surgical techniques have been refined. UKR has shown to be a reliable operation for isolated unicompartmental arthritis. UKRs now account for eight percent to 10 percent of knee replacement procedures. Recent studies have suggested excellent medium- and long-term results of UKR. Overall, results have shown 85 percent to 90 percent survivorship at 10 years, with as many as 90 percent of patients reporting that they are very satisfied with the procedure, and they have reported excellent subjective and objective outcomes. Recent studies suggest that unicompartmental replacement allows a high percentage of patients to return to pre-surgical sport and activity participation. UKR has seen a revival in popularity because of the fewer and less severe complications in patients when compared to total knee replacement in appropriately selected patients. Improved component designs and advanced surgical techniques have promoted excellent results. Expanded indications to include the very young and the elderly have also shown similar clinical outcomes. Nonetheless, the success of unicompartmental replacement depends on proper surgical technique and patient selection. Long-term studies have shown that unicompartmental knee replacement is an alternative to total knee replacement. These procedures can usually be done through a smaller incision and patients generally recover more quickly. Recent research has demonstrated that modern unicompartmental implants, evaluated at a an average of 20 years of follow-up in patients with osteoarthritis that was limited to one compartment of the knee, provided durable pain relief and long-term restoration of knee function without compromising future conversion to conventional total knee replacement. While there are some limitations to what can be accomplished with a partial knee replacement, regardless of its limitations, the functional benefits and lower risks of UKR make it an appealing treatment option for unicompartmental disease. Donald Hohman, MD, is a fellowship trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in joint replacements of the hip and knee. He completed his specialty training at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital of the Harvard Medical School- Boston, Mass. If you have any further questions please feel free to utilize the educational material provided on the website GDOrtho.com, or his office can be reached at 214-252-7039. OUR MISSION Katy Trail Weekly is a community-friendly newspaper designed to inform and entertain the people in many diverse demographics who live and/or work in these neighborhoods. Much like the Katy Trail itself, Katy Trail Weekly is designed to help bring together the neighborhoods of Downtown, Uptown, Cedar Springs/Oak Lawn, the Design District, the Medical District and the Park Cities, as well as others. The newspaper is placed in local businesses, and other locations, for free pick-up by their patrons. We support this publication by providing ad space to local businesses who want an effective and affordable way to reach the Katy Trail area readers we attract and serve. We welcome participation in the paper through story and picture submissions, and we hope that you will join us in making this paper the best it can be. Co-founders Nancy Black Rex Cumming David Mullen Andy Simpson Publisher
Rex Cumming
Editor in Chief David Mullen Managing Director Nancy Black Graphic Design Amy Moore Bronwen Roberts Photographer Can Turkyilmaz
Accounts Manager Cindi Cox
Advertising Sales Susie Denardo Wayne Swearingen Becky Bridges Kim Washington Writers Gregory Clift Distribution Lynsey Boyle Turner Cavender Thomas Combs Chic DiCiccio Billy Griffin Candace Evans Benjamin Smedley Dotty Griffith Lorenzo Ramirez Beth Leermakers Paul Redic Editorial William "Bubba" Flint Megan Lyons Nicole Reed Cartoonist Naima Montacer Sara Newberry Online Editor Bronwen Roberts Stephan Sardone Mary Spencer Society Editor Sally Blanton Shari Stern Distribution Andy Simpson Manager Copy Editors Jessica Voss Rosa Marinero Pat Sanchez
Katy Trail Weekly (214) 27-TRAIL (87245) • P.O. Box 601685 • Dallas, TX 75360 • info@katytrailweekly.com • katytrailweekly.com © 2015 Trail Publishing, Inc. All rights reserved. Katy Trail Weekly is published weekly and distributed for free. Views expressed in Katy Trail Weekly are not necessarily the opinion of Katy Trail Weekly, its staff or advertisers. Katy Trail Weekly does not knowingly accept false or misleading editorial content or advertising.
MENTAL HEALTH
Play therapy can be eye-opening By Lynette Payne
chosen toys and activities. • A boy of nine had been traumatized by standEvery day I hear the sounds of ing between his drug addicted father and young children in our halls as they walk grandmother to protect her from his threat to their play therapy session. Some of to kill her. After several weeks of play them are eager to get started, skipping therapy his words indicated that he felt along and already chattering to their safer, but his use of “Legos” to build a fortherapist. Others are more apprehentress around his home told the therapists sive and wary, quietly looking about or otherwise. staring straight down. As one of the few • A girl of five who had been sexually agencies that specialize in play therapy, abused was able to use puppets to work Galaxy Counseling Center has play therthrough her issues of victimization Lynette Payne and guilt, feel more in control and seapy rooms that allow children, as young as three years old, to express themselves cure and arrive at the realization that through the use of toys and play. “It wasn’t my fault.” We all recognize that children view the world • A young boy of six was extremely hesitant to walk differently and often communicate through play. past the side of the room that had the scarier aniThe purpose of the playroom is to provide a safe mals like dinosaurs and lions. He would ask the haven where a child is not judged but is accepted for therapist to hand him some of the toys that were in who they are. While most people walking into these that vicinity. Instead of handing over the toy, the rooms would see just a room with assorted toys, art therapist worked with him to overcome this fear to supplies and a sandbox, each item has a purpose and the point that he was able to handle the “scary” toy. their placement is intentional. For example, a shelf At Galaxy, we understand the importance of of animal figures is arranged in a continuum of safe meeting the needs of children by providing an enanimals to ones that are scarier. “People” toys such as vironment of safety and acceptance. Play therapy dolls, are kept away from violent toys such as weapis one of the ways that we personalize therapeutic ons. Children are allowed to do and say anything in techniques for different client populations. the playroom that does not jeopardize their safety or Lynette Payne is executive director of the nonthat of the therapist. This allows a child the freedom profit, Galaxy Counseling Center. For the past 40 to express and explore their emotional world in an years, Galaxy has provided counseling services for accepting environment. 60,000 families, couples, groups, individuals and Our therapists have shared some accounts of children, ages three and up in the Dallas-Fort Worth children who were able to express their experimetroplex. Contact Lynette and Galaxy Counseling ences, feelings and attitudes safely through self Center at 972-272-4429.
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
OCTOBER 2 - 8 , 2015
PAGE 5
MULL IT OVER
FITNESS
Super Bowl winner champions new cause Good and good for you By David Mullen
practice and on the playing field.” Finally getting a chance to start as a senior, his line coached promised him that one year With the rash of injuries in profesof effort would land him a place on an sional football so far this season — and NFL squad. It did. with the Cowboys fighting through the In his third game during his senior season after losing quarterback Tony year, Michels faced the University of Romo to a broken clavicle and wide Arizona known for a swarming defense receiver Dez Bryant to a broken foot — and NCAA sack leader Tedy Bruschi. it was time to seek out the perspective He shut them down. “After that game, I of a former NFL player and a local started getting calls from pro scouts physician. saying how great I was playing and In Dr. John Michels, you get both. that they started taking a look at me Michels played left tackle for the on their draft boards.” 1997 Super Bowl champion Green Bay After a Rose Bowl victory over Packers before two right knee injuries Northwestern, a start in the Senior ended his NFL career. But his passion Bowl and a top three performance for sports didn’t stop there, as he went among offensive lineman at the NFL on to study medicine after the NFL, combine, teams were talking about with the mission of helping people Michels as pick in the first three recover from the same type of injuries rounds. “The Green Bay Packers he suffered. chose me with the 27th pick of the Growing up in La Jolla, Calif., a first round,” Michels said. “There is no suburb of San Diego nestled on the greater tradition in the NFL than the Pacific Ocean, Michels played soccer Green Bay Packers.” as a child. His mom grew up in Texas, Michels was forced to start as a loved football and would attend the rookie for the Packers when the inCotton Bowl with her father. Bored cumbent tackle Ken Ruettgers went from watching him play soccer, she down with a knee injury. He made encouraged Michels to start playing first team on the NFL All-Rookie football in fourth grade. “What mom team, was Packers rookie of the year would do that today?” Michels said. and went on to win Super Bowl XXXI “But my mom loved the game. against the New England Patriots. “I was probably the worst playDespite suffering a ligament tear in er on my team. I was tall, gangly his right knee that made him miss and awkward. I got picked on a lot. one game, everything was coming up Everything was not done by age at roses for the guy that had aspirations that time but by size and weight. So I of making the Pro Bowl and ultimately was playing with kids that were two the Hall of Fame. Photo courtesy of Universal Media Group and three years older than me and In training camp in his second University Park resident Dr. John Michels. far more coordinated, so I got my butt season, Michels dislocated his thumb kicked. But I had fun. And by ninth and had to wear a cast for the first five grade I grew into my body and was games. “And then I had my knee rolled able to get back at some of the kids by defensive line. As Michels continued to up,” Michels said, “and tore ligaments in hitting hard and getting cheered for it. I bulk up, Robinson went to him and said my knee again and missed the rest of my loved that.” “I’m not sure you wouldn’t make a betsecond season.” Michels played both offensive and ter offensive tackle.” So Michels moved During practice on a wet field in defensive line in high school. “I was on to offensive line and backed-up a future Green Bay his third season, Michels the varsity squad my sophomore year overall second pick in the NFL draft and made a change to longer cleats at the and by my junior year was making Allmulti-time Pro Bowler Tony Boselli. insistence of coaches. “I never wore long America squads,” Michels said. “I was “The thing about playing behind cleats. I usually played in turf shoes. We 6’ 7” and about 235 pounds so I was these All-Americans and NFL greats,” were doing one-on-one pass protection seen as a defensive lineman. I was getMichels said, “was I learned what it took drills - playing against Vonnie Holliday ting recruited from all around the counto be a great football player. I saw how and he grabbed my inside shoulder pad try. And USC was coming off of three hard you have to work. I saw the type of straight Pac-10 championships and three intensity you had to bring every day to see MULL on page 6
david@katytrailweekly.com
straight Rose Bowl appearances. I grew up watching the Rose Bowl and always wanted to play in that game. “So I chose USC and proceeded to sit on the bench for a lot of years,” Michels said. He played for legendary head football coach John Robinson and backed up a future overall fourth pick in the NFL draft and three-time Super Bowl champion Willie McGinest on the
Photo by Turner Cavender
Pumpkin spice muffins.
By Turner Cavender Turner@dallasfbbc.com
It’s officially fall, and you know what that means: pumpkin spice. Let Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp (CavenderCoaching.com) fill you in on the yummy treats we made up. Pumpkin spice everywhere. Careful though: A lot of places (including a certain coffee store) like to put out “pumpkin spice” snacks that contain zero pumpkin and are instead filled with sugary, artificial nonsense. And then they dare to call this stuff breakfast! Forget all that: Today we’re going to meal prep some delicious, low carb muffins made from REAL pumpkin. Ingredients
• 1/2 cup of coconut flour (try a natural foods store) • 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg • 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda • 1/2 teaspoon of salt • 1/2 cup of canned puréed pumpkin • 6 eggs, beaten • 3 tablespoons of melted coconut oil • 1/3 cup of honey • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 12 pecans for topping
Instructions • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. • Oil the muffin pans. • In a medium bowl, combine the coconut flour, spices, baking soda and salt. • In another bowl, pour the pumpkin purée then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the melted coconut, honey and vanilla and mix it all until it’s well combined. • Add the flour mixture to the pumpkin mixture then blend them with a whisk until most lumps have disappeared. • Spoon the blend into a prepared muffin pan, filling each muffin 2/3 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden. • Place on wire rack to cool. Nutritional facts Servings: 12 Calories: 127 Fat: 7g Carbohydrate: 11.7g Protein: 5g Fiber: 3g Sodium: 230mg Turner Cavender, CPT is owner of Dallas Fit Body Boot Camp and world renown online personal trainer at Cavendercoaching.com. “Remember J.A.M.O.D.I., Just a matter of doing it.”
C. C. YOUNG CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT CLUB BENT TREE COUNTRY , DATE: on da y, Oc to b e r 12 REGISTRATION: 10 A. . SHOTGUN START: 11 A. . AWARDS RECEPTION: 4 P. .
PAR STROKE INDEX PRESENTING SPONSOR
2 01 5
4 6
Na nc y A nn an d R ay H un t
7
Je rr y Fa rr in gt on
7
HONORARY CHAIR BLUE TEE
4 5
5 4
3 2
4 4
5 5
4 4
442 224 580 441 208 484 185 422 178 450 430
S E N I O R
L I V I N G
Steve Folsom
Bobby B. Lyle
C. C. YOUNG is a non-profit organization. Tournament proceeds benefit the C. C. YOUNG BENEVOLENCE FUND. For REGISTRATION and SPONSORSHIP: 214-841-2909/2903 or CCYOUNG.ORG
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
PAGE 6
OCTOBER 2 - 8 , 2015
Katy Trail Weekly
calendar Have a submission for Picture of the Week? Let us know what’s going on in our community: info@katytrailweekly.com
artandseek.org
Contact us at info@katytrailweekly.com with your Community Calendar Event. 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. The workshop will include a brainstorming session about the potentials and limitations of 3D printing; a screening of The Additivist Manifesto. 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. 2 – 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. 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.
Oct. 6
2520 Flora St. Dallas, 75201 214-671-1450
Dallas City Performance Hall – Literary Arts with a Choral Twist. Novels, plays, librettos and other great literature in choral settings by Leonard Bernstein, Irving Fine, Arthur Honegger and Gian Carlo Menotti, presented by the Arts District Chorale, with featured actors from Dallas Theater Center playing the roles of Joan of Arc, Alice in Wonderland, King David and more. 7:30 p.m. $25-$35.
Oct. 8
1110 Dragon St. Dallas, 75207 214-559-0122
Crawshay Gallery – Gallery Owner and Artist Phil Crawshay will celebrate his gallery’s recent opening on Dragon Street with a Grand Opening Party on Thursday. Exhibiting his large-scale, high-definition, panoramic fine art photography, the event will also feature City + Sky jewelry collection designed by Allison and Courtney Edwards. The reception includes complimentary beverages and valet and is open to the public. 5 p.m. FREE! Fri 10/02
Picture of the Week
Weezer and Fitz and The Tantrums play the old Reunion Arena site on Oct. 9. Send us a photo on Facebook and it may be featured here!
Photo courtesy of Fitz and The Tantrums
Mahatma Gandhi, b. 1869 “Groucho” Marx, b. 1890 “Spanky” McFarland, b. 1928 Annie Leibovitz, b. 1949 Sting, b. 1951 1835 – First shot of the Texas Revolution fired at the Battle of Gonzales.
Sat 10/03
Emily Post, b. 1873 Harvey Kurtzman – founder of Mad magazine, b. 1902 Stevie Ray Vaughan, b. 1954 Clive Owen, b. 1964 Neve Campbell, b. 1973 1955 – “Captain Kangaroo” debuted on CBS-TV.
Sun 10/04
Damon Runyon, b. 1884 Anne Rice, b. 1941 Russell Simmons, b. 1957 Liev Schreiber, b. 1967 Alicia Silverstone, b. 1976 1876 – Texas A&M formally opened. 1957 – “Leave It To Beaver” debuted on CBS-TV.
Mon 10/05
Ray Kroc, b. 1902 Karen Allen, b. 1951 Maya Lin, b. 1959 Grant Hill, b. 1972 Kate Winslet, b. 1975 1921 – 1st World Series broadcast on radio. NY Giants vs. NY Yankees.
Tue 10/06
Carole Lombard, b. 1908 Thor Heyerdahl, b. 1914 Shana Alexander, b. 1925 Elisabeth Shue, b. 1963 Amy Jo Johnson, b. 1970 1866 – 1st train robbery in U.S. – Reno brothers take $13,000.
Wed 10/07
Joe Hill, b. 1879 Desmond Tutu, b. 1931 Yo-Yo Ma, b. 1955 Simon Cowell, b. 1959 1916 – Most lopsided college football game ever: Georgia Tech beat Cumberland College 222-0. Georgia never threw a pass.
Thu 10/08
Jesse Jackson, b. 1941 R. L. Stine, b. 1943 Sigourney Weaver, b. 1949 Matt Damon, b. 1970 Angus T. Jones, b. 1993 1871 – The Great Chicago Fire started: 250 killed, 90,000 left homeless, 17,450 bldgs destroyed.
MULL cont'd from page 5
Donors and volunteers
show love and care in Dallas
SALVATION ARMY
Meeting human needs through the gospel Christ in 126 countries around the world 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 Salvation Army's mission is to A Th
preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination. The organization was founded by a Methodist minister William Booth and his wife, Catherine, in London back in 1865. The Salvation Army is now in 126 countries around the world.
Q How many clients are served each year?
A Worldwide, 30 million people are
served each year. Locally, we estimate that we serve approximately 100,000 individuals a year, with more than half of those being served at Christmas time.
Q H ow many homeless people are cur-
rently staying at Carr P. Collins Social Service Center on Harry Hines Boulevard? Six hundred men, women, children and veterans.
A
QW hat percentage amount actually
reaches those in need? Donors trust The Salvation Army to maximize their donations by applying a high percentage of their gifts toward direct services for people in need. Our national average is to use 82 cents of every dollar donated for program services. In the DFW Metroplex, we've been beating this average. Last year, 86 cents of every dollar donated locally was applied toward direct services for those we serve.
A
QW hat upcoming fundraisers are on the calendar?
A The 2016 Annual Doing the Most Good Luncheon on Friday, Nov. 20, at the
Hilton Anatole Hotel. Keynote Speaker is Jon Voight. Tickets to the luncheon are $300, and sponsor levels range from $5,000 to $250,000. salvationarmydfw. org, call 214-637-8254, or email dfwmc_ events@uss.salvationarmy.org.
QW hat is your facility like?
with the clothing program each week. During off hours, MaryAnn and her helpers sort, label and stock the clothing room to make sure it is ready for the next day. MaryAnn is a great lady with such a giving spirit.
QW hat is difficult about your job?
A The Salvation Army operates centers all A P rioritizing the use of limited resourcacross the DFW area, including three emergency homeless shelters, a family shelter, a domestic violence lodge, two substance abuse rehab centers, two apartment buildings for low-income senior citizens, two Christmas and disaster centers, four Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs, the North Texas Youth Education Town, eight additional community centers and eight Family Stores.
QW hat sort of volunteer jobs are available?
A Year-round opportunities include serv-
ing meals at our shelters and being a tutor for children at one of our afterschool programs. During the Christmas season, we need volunteers to help with Angel Tree and as bell ringers with the Red Kettle Drive.
Q T ell us the name of a volunteer who
always goes beyond the call of duty?
A MaryAnn Saxton is a volunteer at our
social service center in Lewisville. Three days a week MaryAnn helps distribute 3,000 clothing items to people from the community. She also arranges for clothing donations, organizes clothing drives and raises money to support the effort. With the monetary donations, she shops for new shoes for children, as well as underwear. MaryAnn built a team of additional volunteers to help her
es. There is so much need in DFW, and we have to make decisions regularly about what we can and cannot do. Fortunately, we get to serve with many great partner agencies, and together we provide a safety net that is quite strong.
QW hat is rewarding about your job?
A S eeing lives transformed as people find a
hand up out of the hopeless situation they are in when they first come to us. We believe that God is still in the “miracle” business, and we see living proof everyday.
Q I n a short paragraph please tell how a specific person or family was helped.
A D eniese's husband drank a lot. As a re-
sult, the marriage got rough, and they ended up divorcing. She was distraught over the divorce and started hanging out with people she didn’t really know. The people were into drugs, and Deniese ended up using methamphetamine. “I messed up my entire life,” she said. “I have a daughter who won’t talk to me. I have grandchildren I haven’t seen. I pretty much lost everything except my vehicle.” Deniese's drug use landed her in prison. When she got out, she was sent to The Salvation Army. “The Salvation Army gave me a place to go to and get back on my feet,” she said. “I have God back in my life, I have a job, I have money in my savings account, and I have clothes I feel comfortable in. The Salvation Army has been a starting point for a better life.”
Patrick Patey, marketing and communications director, answered this week's questions.
and my right foot stuck in the ground and twisted completely over my knee. I tore my ACL, my MCL, my meniscus and took a quarter-sized chunk of cartilage off of the bone of my femur. And that was my NFL career.” He had six surgeries in subsequent years with hope of returning to professional football, but it was not to be. Michels had earned his degree from USC in religious studies. “I planned on playing in the NFL 15 years and then going into the ministry,” Michels said. But due to his multiple stints on the operating table and seeing fellow players suffer career-ending injuries, Michels found another calling … medicine. “You prepare all of your life to do what you love to do which is to play football and it’s taken away,” Michels said. “So I said, ‘what could I do to make the most out of these injuries?’ I said, ‘if I can keep this from happening to other people, then this is a life well lived.’” Michels earned a medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine at USC in 2008. He completed a residency in Diagnostic Radiology at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston and completed a fellowship in Interventional Pain Medicine at UC Irvine. Dr. Michels is the only fellowship trained, board certified Interventional Pain Management physician in the world who is a Super Bowl champion. After playing at 300 pounds, Michels, 42, is back to 235 pounds. He lives in University Park with his wife, two daughters and a son who has no interest in playing football. He now is one of the newest physicians at Texas Pain Relief Group — an affiliate of Physician Partners of America — dedicated to helping individuals become pain free, by not just treating the pain, but by treating the whole person. “We are really focused on finding new ways to treat patients and make them whole again,” Dr. Michels said, “and enable them to go on and continue to live out their passions day-to-day.”
Photo by National Football Foundation
As a junior, John Michels backed up Tony Boselli at USC.
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
CROSSWORD PUZZLE
ACROSS 1. Recipe direction 5. Hindu retreat 11. Dismount 17. Paquin of "The Piano"
21. Dartboard locales 22. Tarzan's chimp 23. Prom honoree 24. Flashy sign 25. Grad. school
26. Where walls meet 27. Beethoven opus 28. In — — (stuck) 29. Oater regular 31. Rose family plant
33. Feline hybrids 35. Inner selves 36. Tallow sources 37. Cowboy Gene — 38. Part of IOU
41. Airline to Stockholm 42. Green sculptures 43. Internet site 44. Major Japanese port 48. Eye cosmetic 50. Ranch guests 51. Vase, often 52. Regard highly 53. Thin-shelled nut 54. Construct 55. Rodeo gear 57. Rapper Dr. — 58. Almond-shaped 59. It may be tickled 60. "Knot" craft 61. Good buy 62. Bro's sibling 63. Chipper 64. Fortunately 65. Brawl 66. Hoists 68. Toupee kin 69. "Titanic" message 70. Grapefruit cousin 71. Roman poet 72. Fair grade 73. California's Big — 74. Cow barn 75. Stayed a while 78. Advanced degree 79. Faucet 80. Booked 84. Fur pieces 85. Coasting along 87. Trunk possessors 88. Lime cooler 89. It was — — mistake! 90. Dreamer's opposite 91. Big name in watches 92. Sketch 93. Actress Saldana
PAGE 7 94. Prominent, as a feature 95. Fawned on 96. "The Jungle Book" bear 97. Still with us 99. Remind too often 100. Electrical unit 101. Jiffy 102. Nightclub 103. She may brood a lot 104. Attach to a lapel (2 wds.) 105. Gob of bubblegum 106. JFK predecessor 107. Strongly advises 109. Copper and zinc 110. Mezzanine boxes 112. Chitchat 115. Oscar film for Jane Fonda 116. View from a LEM 120. Care for 121. Conductor — Boult 123. Muse of astronomy 125. Wishes undone 126. Gas or tel. 127. "Oh, my!" (2 wds.) 128. Hushed 129. Important decades 130. Quite a few 131. Formed whirlpools 132. Surface 133. Aftermath DOWN 1. Future fries 2. Adjust a guitar 3. Long-legged wader 4. Replies to an invite 5. Growth, as of funds 6. Sand bars 7. What a sheep dog does
ALONG THE GREEN TRAIL
and can cost anywhere from $20,000 to $40,000. The houses I grew up in a small can be built on a flattwo-bedroom house. bed trailer to make The dining room was them mobile, so when converted into a bedyou move, your home room so I could have my comes with you. They own space. I don’t reare designed with efmember feeling cramped ficiency in mind and Photo by John D. Werner for space unless I was have everyday luxuries B.A. Norrgard (abedovermyhead.com) sold pounding on the only of electricity, small her house in Dallas to move into her handbathroom door urgkitchens, showers made tiny home. ing whoever was inside and toilets. Many are to vacate immediately. equipped with solar build, consume more energy I now reside in a small panels to make them to heat and cool, and come at a completely off the grid. No one-bedroom/one-bathroom high price tag. duplex here in Dallas, yet I’m electricity payments! But around the country waiting for the day my old B.A. Norrgard (abeand even here in Dallas, simcreaky house is the next on dovermyhead.com) worked plifying your life and moving the demolition list. And that as a paralegal in Dallas, with into a smaller space is becomlist has claimed most of the a house in the outskirts, for ing more popular. The tiny similar sized houses in the more than 20 years before house movement is a great way deciding to transition to a area, to be replaced with huge to reduce raw materials and monstrosities. tiny home. Norrgard put her decrease energy consumption But, is bigger always bet1,100 square foot house on at a price tag you can afford. ter? Small houses are being the market, sold most of her Joel Weber, a local hometown knocked down to make way possessions and moved into Dallas resident, recently made for bigger spaces that come her hand built 112 square foot national news after building at a cost: a high price tag and tiny home a few years ago. high environmental impact. In a tiny home to live in to avoid Norrgard said: “I certainly high college rent prices. He 1974, the average single famrecognize that tiny houses are ily home was 1,695 square feet, parked his home, mounted on not for everybody. But, I really a trailer here in Dallas before and by 2004 the average size believe that living more simply driving it to Austin this year had risen to 2,349 square feet, makes you happy. More time for his junior year. and today is more than 2,600 with friends, family and in the Tiny houses are ususquare feet. The larger houses community. Free from a big take more natural resources to ally less than 400 square feet mortgage, it’s very liberating.” @naimajeannette
YOUR STARS THIS WEEK By Stella Wilder
The coming week will see many individuals putting certain plans on hold in order to address unexpected developments and situations that take immediate priority. This doesn't mean that those plans must wait a long time to be revived; on the contrary, in most cases, the delay or detour should be very brief, allowing most people to return to their favored endeavors before the week is out. In those cases where the wait is longer, so much will be happening in the interim that it should seem as if time is passing quickly until plans can be put back into motion. Chance encounters may figure prominently in most everyone's affairs; such will be the role of luck and fate. The success of one individual will depend in large part upon the success of another, and this interconnectedness is likely to be important throughout the week. Anyone who is too protective of his or her own work will surely miss out on other opportunities. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 7) It may fall to you to take charge of a situation that you must study carefully to understand. Others need to follow your rules! (Oct. 8-Oct. 22) – You may have to make a few quick internal adjustments before you can progress according to plan.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 7) You may be facing one or two stubborn obstacles that mean you're in for some slow going. You may ask who is in charge. (Nov. 8-Nov. 21) – You're facing a bigger responsibility than expected. Someone close to you is relying on you in a new way. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 7) The position you find yourself in reveals much that was formerly hidden from view, but this brings with it certain dangers. (Dec. 8-Dec. 21) – You may have to be much clearer when it comes to demonstrating what you stand for — and why. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 6) You may not fully appreciate what lies before you until someone who has been in your shoes shares his or her experiences with you. (Jan. 7-Jan. 19) – The true meaning of a certain situation lies deep beneath the surface, but you'll uncover it if you are persistent and patient. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 3) Something may be weighing on you. Explore options that allow you to let go of a burden you've been hanging on to for quite a while. (Feb. 4-Feb. 18) – You'll come to a deeper appreciation of another's situation, thanks to
a surprise encounter that reveals the truth. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 5) You're relying a great deal on those working with you, but you may be expecting more from them than they can deliver. (March 6-March 20) – You're going to have to face the truth head-on, without flinching. What you discover can give you strength and stature. ARIES (March 21-April 4) It's important for you to know precisely where you are headed, not just how you will get there. Be focused and specific. (April 5-April 19) – Your tendency will be to do certain things in rather old-fashioned ways, but not everyone will appreciate what it is you're really trying to accomplish. TAURUS (April 20-May 5) You may have to retrace your steps toward midweek in order to make a conscious link between the past, present and future. (May 6-May 20) – Any obstacles you face are there for a reason, and it's one you can uncover if you look hard enough. GEMINI (May 21-June 6) You may discover that not everyone is supporting you equally.
70. Glassware brand 72. Santiago native 73. Give in the middle 74. Multiply 75. Thunderstruck 76. Mississippi port 77. Coves 78. Des —, Illinois 79. Blast letters 80. Ready to fight 81. Followed closely 82. Astronomer — Halley 83. Signify 85. Hair-styling goo 86. Devotee 87. Atlas, for one 90. Dock denizen 91. Pamplona runners 92. Flee hastily 94. Bull's noise 95. Ballerina 96. Augurs 98. Sharply 100. Edict 101. Tycoon 103. Paid attention to 104. Lopped off branches 105. Sweet-talking 108. Forest clearing 109. Hold responsible 110. Solitude enjoyer 111. Nail cousin 112. Tiny Tim's pudding 113. Beatles' meter maid 114. Comparable 115. Soprano — Te Kanawa 116. Boy or man 117. Mystique 118. Pike's discovery 119. To be, to Brutus 122. Groovy, today 124. Tire support
OFF THE MARK
Tiny houses contain big memories
By Naima Montacer
8. Vegas rival 9. Had a pizza 10. Plundered 11. Stocks and bonds 12. Spinks and Trotsky 13. Quaint lodgings 14. — Scala of films 15. Luxury patio item (2 wds.) 16. Earmark 17. Lab tech 18. Orchid-loving Wolfe 19. Verb preceder 20. Colony members 30. Biologist's dye 32. Plunging necklines 34. Make before taxes 36. With regret 37. TV receptors 38. Vote against 39. Flour infester 40. Put in a crate 42. Ripe, as a pear 43. Samurai, for one 45. Roman magistrate 46. Bit of corn 47. Painter — Modigliani 49. BTU kin 50. Drowns a donut 51. Hikes, as a price (2 wds.) 52. Monsieur's summer 54. Divulged, as facts 55. Resin 56. "Little Women" sister 59. Foul-smelling 60. Coffee holder 61. Wives, to lawyers 63. Blacktops 64. Tell a whopper 65. Customs 67. Russian export 68. Happy event
North Texas median home prices have just surpassed the $200,000 mark this year. Most tiny home owners don’t even have a mortgage. Fifty five percent of tiny house owners have more savings than the average American with more than $10,000 in the bank. Even the State Fair of Texas is getting in on the tiny house movement. On your trip to the fair this year, make sure to stop by the prebuilt tiny homes for purchase and check out a neat relic of a tiny home built inside a carved out redwood log (redwoodloghouse. com). You don’t have to pack up your family and move into a home the size of a parking space to lift the financial burden and lessen the impact on the environment. Smaller houses can ease your wallets and use fewer resources than houses with excessive square footage. The size of your house doesn’t make it a home: remember the saying, “Home is where your heart is.” Naima Montacer is a freelance writer and conservationist. View more at her website EnviroAdventures.com. Copyright 2015 United Feature Syndicate, Inc. Some around you may actually prefer a different game plan! (June 7-June 20) – You'll be tempted to compare yourself to someone you admire, but this week's developments may skew things in his or her favor temporarily. CANCER (June 21-July 7) You may discover that something you've been doing for quite some time really isn't good for you or others. Make a change! (July 8-July 22) – You must be more realistic about what you want and how you will acquire it. Be prepared to accept certain restrictions. LEO (July 23-Aug. 7) Don't put off that which can and should be done. It will be a busy few days, but you'll be glad you went to the trouble. (Aug. 8-Aug. 22) – It's a good week to open your home to those who have assisted you in your efforts of late. The social scene can bring you much more than mere relaxation. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 7) You're not likely to say no to those who are asking you to go above and beyond, since you know you will come through! (Sept. 8-Sept. 22) – It's a busy week, but you can do much to prepare for a coming lull in the action. Family members are eager for a reunion.
● Each row and each column must contain the numbers 1 through 4 (easy) or 1 through 6 (challenging) without repeating.
● The numbers within the heavily 10-4-15
outlined boxes, called cages, must combine using the given operation (in any order) to produce the target numbers in the top-left corners.
● Freebies: Fill in single-box cages with the number in the top-left corner. KenKen® is a registered trademark of Nextoy, LLC. ©2015 KenKen Puzzle LLC. All rights reserved. Dist. by Universal Uclick for UFS. www.kenken.com
OCTOBER 2 - 8 , 2015
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
PAGE 8
OCTOBER 2 - 8 , 2015
By Candy Evans
next week — be sure to subscribe so you can have House Candy in your inbox every day. I Photos courtesy of JP & Associates, Realtors Frisco Briggs Freeman Sotheby’s International Realty finally has an of- see a lot of houses, some The house at 810 W. 12th St. near North Oak Cliff is listed for $282,000. are princes, some are fice in Fort Worth. And not just one toads, but I former state. It went from pitiful to office, either. After years don’t fall in this kind of pristine in just under three months. of planning and a few love often. This could be And it’s going to go under contract setbacks, Briggs opened a more than affair: I may be in three, two, one … 9,500 square foot office in ready to leave my current The house has three bedrooms, the heart of Fort Worth’s house for this new honey. two and a half bathrooms and 1,938 Cultural District, acquitMarket trends? People are square feet on two stories. The listted with three small brocamping out for homes in ing in July called it a “great investor’s kerages and two outlying McKinney and Plano, and opportunity, ” and from the looks of offices. The Fort Worth anything under $700,000 the renovation, they were correct. market is every bit as hot Candace Evans in Dallas flies off the It has a clean, open feel, compared as it is in Dallas — about shelves. to cramped, dark and dirty before. 200 people moving to Take the house at 810 W. The renovation doesn’t adhere to Tarrant County per week. any one particular style, but all the elements work together to create a pleasant, inviting space. Throughout the house, you’ll find gorgeous hardwood floors now with new carpeting in the bedrooms and contemporary tile in the bathrooms. Recessed lighting, fresh paint, and a renovated powder room are just some of the improvements in this living area. The staircase is a centerpiece now with hardwood steps and white toe kicks, metal newel posts and decorative wood accents. The “before” shot of the kitchen gives you an idea of the overall feel of the house when it was sold in July. Yuck. But look 12th St. with a great location, near at it now: New stainless steel appliMeanwhile, Alice Walton’s ranch Like the kitchen, the bathrooms Overall, the house now feels Jefferson and Zang Boulevards in ances, light-colored granite counters, were total guts. They are selling feais on the market out there, along much larger than its 1,938 square North Oak Cliff. It was pretty much a large island with breakfast bar, new tures now, with big, walk-in showers with John Goff ’s Eagle Mountain feet. The people who bought this a dump when it sold in July for custom-built cabinets and a contem- and contemporary lighting, fixtures, Lake estate extraordinaire. And I just North Oak Cliff flip had a lot of $93,000. A clever investor swooped porary pendant light. With the open might have an inkling where Miss tile and mirrors. The same granite as vision for what the space could bein, made massive changes and imfloor plan, all eyes go straight to this Alice is going next! Watch what you the kitchen is used on the counters, come and took it to a new level. Kind provements, and it was listed eight inviting area. Another “before” shot find on Zillow — newest scam is and the new vanities offer lots of of like our real estate market! days ago by Jesse Flores with JP of a bedroom shows you the old posting homes for sale that aren’t. In cabinet space. The backyard has no CandysDirt.com is the only blog & Associates, Realtors Frisco for color scheme: bright yellow. Now the landscaping, and that concrete looks the meantime, I have fallen in love: in Dallas for the truly Real-Estate ob$282,000. rooms are painted in neutral grays Unit 602 at the Residences at the pretty rough, but there’s a new back sessed! Named by National Association Like the late Joan Rivers, the and whites, and the old, cheap-lookRitz Carlton has my name all over deck patio with infinity stairs and a of Real Estate Editors as the BEST Real place is hardly recognizable from its ing blinds are gone. it. You can check it out on my blog new wood fence. Estate Blog in the country.
Candace@CandysDirt.com
HAMMER AND NAILS
Tips for a stress-free remodel By Stephan Sardone
Stephan@sardoneconstruction.com
Professional - Experienced - Trusted
Randy Elms, MBA REAltoR® (214) 649-2987 randallelms@yahoo.com
Any home renovation or remodeling project requires a significant amount of planning and, of course, patience. The end result of the project should make the home more comfortable for the family, however, getting Stephan Sardone to that point can cause some stressful moments. Before delving into a renovation project, there are some things to consider to help avoid a remodel meltdown. 1. Do your homework! I encourage my potential clients to talk to my former clients. Research and seek out local designers and architects. If each of their work inspires you and it fits within your budget, then that team may be the one to transform your current home to your dream home. The more that you trust and really enjoy working with your remodeling team, the less renovation anxiety you’ll accrue throughout the process.
2. Most of the renovations I design are to make life easier and more comfortable for the family. I’ve found that it’s very important to get the entire family involved in the project to have a smooth renovation. Sit down as a family and explain what the changes will be and have a plan in place. 3. Be prepared for less space. Less is more, right? At least it is during a renovation project! Prior to your remodel, move anything items that you don’t use on daily basis to the garage or to storage. It will be more difficult to move these items during the remodel. The project will seem less stressful, and your family won’t feel as cramped. Our team of contractors need the space for their tools and other equipment required to get the job done right and on time. Also make sure to prepare yourself and your family emotionally for the changes. People like routine. It’s human nature. Going from a two-bathroom home to a one-bathroom household comes with its road bumps, especially if the bathroom you lose during the remodel is more spacious and more frequently used. Stephan Sardone is owner of Sardone Construction and has been helping people improve their life by remodeling their home around their life.
WORSHIP D I R E C T O RY To place ad call 214-27-TRAIL
LifeDallas Church Inwood Theater, 75209………………………214-733-4131 Worship Service: Sundays at 10am - Grant Myers, Pastor, “Less Ritual--More Meaning” www.lifedallas.org
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church 3014 Oak Lawn Ave., 75219 ……………. 214-521-5197 Sunday Worship: 9 and 11 am; 10 am Discipleship Hour; Noon each Wed. Brown Bag Communion, Dr. Anna Hosemann-Butler, Senior Pastor www.olumc.org Park Cities Presbyterian Church (PCA) 4124 Oak Lawn Ave., 75219……………...…. 214-224-2500 Sunday Worship and Classes: 8:00, 9:30, 11:00 am,Wednesday Vespers with Communion: 5:30 pm www.pcpc.org
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
OCTOBER 2 - 8 , 2015
DOTTY'S TRUE TEXAS CUISINE
October is for food fests
By Dotty Griffith
PAGE 9
Live Music Guide Shows & Concerts This Week: Fri, 10/2 - Thu, 10/8
Saturday, October 3
Dotty.griffith@yahoo.com October has rolled out as food festival month in Dallas. Sure, there’s that little old three-week shindig in Fair Park known as the State Fair of Texas where fried food rules. This year, add a big deal and an even bigger deal to the 10th month food lineup. Oct. 11 Celebrity Chef Chili Cook-off at Truck Yard Photo courtesy of Home Team PR Food trucks will get Culinary Village comes to Lee Park in late October. the boot for the Sunday outdoor event. Chef-manned called Culinary Village at Lee Park tables featuring five big names on Sunday. from Lower Greenville Avenue, Nonprofit Chefs for Famers Bishop Arts District and Henderson brings together chefs, artisans and Avenue will displace the food truck culinary influencers to celebrate local line-up. The chefs include: and regional farmers. “We are beyond • Jon Stevens of Stock & Barrel excited about the growth of Chefs For • Danyele McPherson of Farmers and are thrilled to add new Remedy and HG Supply Co. events to the schedule, along with Dotty Griffith bringing in some of the country’s • Nathan Tate of Rapscallion and Boulevardier hottest chefs, and several new amaz• Graham Dodds of Hibiscus ing sponsors,” said Iris McCallister, founder of • Randall Warder of Clark Food & Wine Chefs For Farmers. “Our goal is to bring attenCo. and C’Viche. tion on a national level to chefs who focus on For $25 (proceeds benefit Angie’s Friends, quality and use their local artisans and farma local nonprofit animal welfare organization ers to deliver a superior and thoughtful dining dedicated to helping neglected and abused experience to their patrons.” dogs), chili heads may sample each chef’s bowl The Butcher Block Party features local of red and cast a people’s choice vote for “best and national chefs serving butcher-themed chili.” Available at the door, $25 ticket includes dishes for a night of libation, outdoor cooking a cup for beer as well as unlimited chili tasting. and an epic charcuterie station. Details: In addition to stations manned by just When: Sunday, Oct. 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. about every chef in Dallas you’ve ever heard of, Where: Truck Yard, 5624 Sears St. (just off The Culinary Village also features live music Lower Greenville Avenue) by Chef Dean Fearing and his Lost Coyote Info: 469-500-0139 or visit texastruckyard.com. band, a champagne and oyster area, beer garden and biscuit bar. Oct. 23-25 Chefs for Farmers Expands to Details: Three-Day Festival • Guest Chef Dinner at FT33; $125 Last year’s packed one-day event has Friday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. morphed into a three-day food festival. It be1617 Hi Line Drive, Suite 2 gins with a nine-course Guest Chef Dinner at • The Butcher Block Party; $125 FT33 featuring chefs Matt McCallister, Scott Saturday, Oct. 24, 7 to 10 p.m. Crawford of Standard Foods and Nash Tavern, The Eye at The Joule Hotel Raleigh, N.C. along with Justin Brunson of 1530 Main St. Old Major, Denver, Co. Saturday’s Butcher • Culinary Village in Lee Park; $75 Block Party at The Joule Hotel celebrates all Sunday, Oct. 25, 2 to 6 p.m. things “meat.” The festival concludes with the 3333 Turtle Creek Blvd. outdoor graze around that started it all, now Tickets and info: visit chefsforfarmers.com
October
Sunday, October 4
Monday, October 5
RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Tuesday, October 6
Warm French-Style Potato Salad I serve this potato salad all summer and fall! It goes well with fish, chicken and meat dishes. Leave the bacon out for a vegetarian version. 4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces 3 slices bacon, chopped 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed 1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard 1/2 cup olive oil 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved 1 cup fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels Salt and pepper In a microwave-safe container with a lid, cook the potatoes until cooked through but not mushy. Meanwhile, cook the bacon until crispy and set aside. In a second microwave-safe container steam the green beans just until bright green but still crisp. In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, mustard and olive oil. Add the cooked potatoes, the tomatoes and the corn; toss well. Just before serving, toss in the green beans and bacon and season with salt and pepper.
Wednesday, October 7
November
Clubs • Restaurants Friday, October 2
Recipe by Sara Newberry
Thursday, October 8
Whenever you go to one of these clubs, tell them, "I found you in Katy Trail Weekly."
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
PAGE 10
OCTOBER 2 - 8 , 2015
TRAVEL
Vukovar rebuilds after battle more than two decades ago
After 1991 conflict, Vukovar tries to come back to its original charm but still shows signs of disrepair.
By Michael Wald
wald.world@yahoo.com Vukovar in Croatia is off the beaten path and fascinating to visit. The desire of the Croatian people for independence led to the breakup of Yugoslavia. For 87 days in 1991 under heavy siege by 36,000 well-armed Yugoslavian forces, mostly from Serbia, the 1,800 lightly armed soldiers of the mostly civilian, ragtag Croatian National Guard defended the city in a bitter battle that resulted in the destruction of 80 percent of it and the loss of many lives. Worldwide indignation over atrocities committed there was the turning point in ending the war. But Vukovar remains the first European city destroyed by war since World War II. Most of the population of Vukovar scattered to other places around the world during the battle. Today some have chosen to return to rebuild. They are restoring it in the same baroque style QUILTER cont'd from page 1 competitions throughout the Fair, there are more than 1,100 pre-Fair contests in 12 different departments. A few of those included in the creative arts categories are ceramics; hand-painted china; hobby collections; photography and scale models to name only a few. This year more than 7,000 entries were judged in the crafts department. According to Forneret, “I joined the sewing ministry of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in White Rock six months ago, and through encouragement from my fellow sewers, I applied my artistic skills to craft a
Photos by Michael Wald
as before, largely with international aid. What makes Vukovar an extremely interesting place to visit is the fervor of those citizens whose love of Vukovar is their main motivation for living in what was a sea of rubble in 1991. Vukovar is Croatia’s biggest river port as it is located at the confluence of the Danube and the Vuka Rivers. Even so, Vukovar’s main industry nowadays is tourism. As you drive into Vukovar it seems like a very prosperous city, with automobile dealerships lining the highway. In reality, its population is struggling to re-make a dream. You feel as if going there to help support that effort will reward not only your tourist curiosity but also will assist in Vukovar’s successful emergence from its wartime past. In fact, Vukovar’s seemingly prosperous exterior is a façade. The hotel that faces the main square is a mere outer wall; its inner walls are yet to be built. Ask a local about its story. It’s one of intrigue
involving war profiteering that will make you twitch. If you don’t engage with the locals in Vukovar, you’ll miss out on a large portion of what makes going there so interesting. More than any single tourist attraction, it is the people of this village who are its main attraction. Vukovar today is still littered with remnants of war. Some are intentionally left standing as monuments to the courage of its underdog combatants and its present day pioneers. Others are the result of lack of funds for repairs. The main war remnant is a defunct water tower visible from the Danube and throughout the city, with big holes where mortar or gunshot left indelible and unrepaired pock marks on its structure. It speaks powerfully against war without uttering a word. Vukovar’s memorials attract tourists, bring you to tears and stay with you forever. Vukovar is inexpensive. Unemployment is a problem
— estimates approach 30 percent. Still, crime is low. This works to the advantage of the tourist. You can get a meal, ice cream, or beer for a song. You will feel like leaving a 100 percent tip to help businesses re-emerge from their very personal struggle. Dine on a river boat on the Danube or do any other river activity you can imagine. One interesting tourist activity involves a relic of the war. In the middle of the Danube across from Vukovar is a no man’s island, a land mass mistakenly left out of the settlement of war borders. Officially it does not belong to either Croatia on the Vukovar side of the Danube or Serbia on the other. To their credit, especially given their past antagonism and despite European disapproval, the two communities closest to the island have signed an understanding regulating its use. The part of the island facing Vukovar has a well-regarded sand beach. Go enjoy a swim in the Danube.
Given its location and determination, Vukovar is likely to succeed in its bid to rebuild and rebound. See it before it is overrun and spoiled by hoards of tourists as they learn of its history and want to experience what its incredible citizenry have been working against great odds to rebuild. Vukovar has been in the news this past week as one of the places overwhelmed
with refugees trying to enter Croatia. A note: readers, please submit your questions and story requests to my email address. Let me know if you have interest in traveling with me.
winning quilt. Using swatches of fabric I garnered more than 30 years and a trip to Europe, I checked off an item on my ‘bucket list.’” Each of the quilt’s 108 squares tells a story. “I started the project in February, worked eight to 10 hours per day and completed my quilt five months later to get it to the Fair by the July 25 deadline. The quilt was so very beautiful to me.” She added, “I’m over the moon excited about seeing my work on display.” After years as a flight attendant, and then crunching numbers in the corporate world, Forneret threw in her flight schedule and spread sheets, replacing them with her real passion, art. “I’m always busy in my
head. My curious eye looks at each and every object in front of me and wants to make art of it. I see beautiful images in useless, unnecessary items,” she said. Her artistic creations cross over a wide variety of mediums. “Empty tin cans always become something beautiful and useful. So do thread, fabric, containers, paper towel rolls and scraps of fabric,” she added. She also finds ideas in flowers, twigs and branches, dried leaves, plastic containers and empty wine bottles. “Oh my goodness. When I unwrap a gift I always fold the paper and keep it. But my favorites are paper napkins. I use them to decoupage. My house is full of beautiful furniture that I’ve embellished with decoupage,
most from lovely napkins.” Forneret revealed that the other love of her life is glitter. We asked Forneret what’s next on her bucket list: “My next project is learning how to sew hair on hide accessories. I befriended a talented, serious leather master designer in our sewing ministry, who has agreed to tutor me.” Forneret painted party room tables at the zoo in her favorite zebra design, including the head table chair. The artisan has created papiermâché and decoupage; she does oil painting and interior design. “I design jewelry, and I make really exciting bracelets, earrings and necklaces.” She remembers her love for art as early as five years old, when she carved a Koi
fish out of a bar of Ivory soap for her grandmother’s Christmas gift. “I hand make all gifts that I give for every occasion. It’s a tradition in our family.” “I think LaRaine’s quilt is so imaginative and very worthy of a ribbon at the State Fair of Texas,” Kathy Bennett said. “Her use of color and pattern is extraordinary, and she has a great future ahead of her as a quilter.” Bennett was named State Fair’s director of Creative Arts and Special Events in 2012 but has worked in the department since 1990. In addition to managing creative arts, she oversees special events in entertainment, including Kids’ Boardwalk, Starlight Parade, Lost
Children’s Shelter and the Shows and Performers on the Fairgrounds except for the Chevrolet Main Stage. We asked the director about her favorite part of her job, and she said: “Seeing the skill and creativity of our contestants never ceases to amaze me. Texans are truly an ingenious group, and they remind me of that every day of the Fair.” According to Forneret, “When my only son, Geoffrey was a little boy, his teacher asked, ‘If your mother was on a deserted island, what would she bring?’ He answered, ‘Her hot glue gun!’” Forneret’s award-winning quilt is displayed in the Creative Arts Pavilion at Fair Park through the run of the Fair, Oct. 18.
Michael Wald is a travel specialist with special expertise in Panama adventure travel. He blogs about travel and other musings at untroddenla.com.
OCTOBER 2 - 8 , 2015
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
PAGE 11
MUSICAL
With bullying at its core, ‘Matilda - The Musical’ lacks ‘understanding’ By Shari Goldstein Stern shari@katytrailweekly.com
Since public awareness of bullying is blanketed across the nation, and rightly so, there couldn’t be a more appropriate time for a production with the subject at its core. Dallas Theater Center focuses on the high-profile societal ill, while leaving the audience asking, “What did she say?” The story line and characters hearken back to another British musical, “Oliver,” based on the book, “Oliver Twist,” in which the young orphan Oliver ends up the whipping boy of the evil Bill Sykes and raggedy pickpocket Fagin. The little boy suffers bullying to the max as the Photos by Joan Marcus pair tutor him in a life of “Matilda - The Musical” opened at the Winspear to mixed reviews. petty crime. Yet, but another musito understand, especially as Jenness showed poise beyond show. He plays the fecal comedy features an orhe wears his hat continuher years opening night, with male role of the stern phan Annie, who escapes the ously, because Matilda treats a voice that can bring you to taskmaster, with a dysfunctional bond of the the inside with Super Glue. your knees, but 90 percent of kind of heavy handedcruel Miss Hannigan at the However, her father, who has her lyrics aren’t discernable. ness usually reserved orphanage, only to fall back never accepted that Matilda Unfortunately, her dialogue’s for Adolph Hitler. In into her hands. And then, is a girl, refers to her as a boy in the same category. this case, that’s rionce Annie’s hopes of escape and is cruel and disparagMatilda teaches herself otously acceptable. seem doomed, she manipuing. “Reading books makes to read at a remarkably young Ryness does the best lates her way out of the oryou sweaty and boring,” age. Books become her pasjob of living the charphanage and into the care Mattfeld announces to his sion. When she starts attendacter and being underof the wealthy and powerful un-daughter. ing her private school, she stood — literally. Oliver Warbucks. Just as she’s At nine months pregbefriends the librarian, played Following intersettling into her new life, with nant with Matilda, her mother warmly by Ora Jones, who mission, Mattfeld does plenty of love to spare, a team thought her swollen stomach enables her to read as many an interactive schtick of shady characters, including was caused by gas. She’s horbooks as she chooses and bewith the audience, Hannigan, rip her away and rified to learn she’s having a comes a willing audience for which he opens with resume the bullying. baby, and both parents want Matilda’s stories. Her teachthe question, “Raise In the case of Matilda, to give her back. As Mattfeld’s er, Miss Honey, is as sweet your hand if you’ve it’s an ideal platform to demfrustrated ballroom dancing as honey as performed by ever read a book.” onstrate bullying at its worst, wife, Cassie Silva’s gifted at Jennifer Blood. She becomes The high energy, Quinn Mattfeld and Cassie Silva are believable as Matilda's bullying with some believable perforbeing disgusting. Along with Matilda’s advocate when no “When I Grow Up,” parents. mances as the little girl’s cruel her husband, she treats Matilda one else will. Blood’s vocals performed by the parents. with resentment and even hate. are exquisite. Tim Minchin’s company, is a brilQuinn Mattfeld, as Olivier awards in London, is “Matilda” continShe finds the smart-beyondupbeat score is worth the liantly choreographed Matilda’s father, is hilarienjoyable but, being unable to ues through Oct. 4 at the her-five-year-old daughter’s price of admission. production number, with ous in his used car salesunderstand the heavy British Winspear Opera House, 2403 love of books despicable. As Miss Trunchbull, the Peter Darling’s magic touch. man’s plaid suit and has some accents with what seems to Flora St. For information and As one of the three rotat- private school’s headmistress, The multiple Tony awardlaugh-out-loud lines and be a faulty sound system, is ticket sales, call 214-880-0202 ing young actresses featured Bryce Ryness gives the highwinning Broadway producschticks. He is slightly easier or visit attpac.org. as Matilda, Mia Sinclair est quality performance of the tion, which also earned seven frustrating.
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
PAGE 12
OCTOBER 2 - 8 , 2015
Scene Around Town
By Sally Blanton
sallyblanton455@gmail.com
Society Editor
Center for Vital Longevity
“MOONSHINE:
Fifth Anniversary Event Highland Hotel
Carole and Scott Murray
That Hee Haw Musical” Wyly Theatre
Founding Director Dr. Denise Park, Dr. Reisa Sperling, Director Mark Rugg
Shane McAnally, Brandy Clark, Gary Griffin, Robert Horn
Stewpot Alliance
Soup’s On Kick Off Home of Karen Jones
Charlotte Legg, Micki Rawlings, Christi Nicolas
The Fur Ball
SPCA Benefit The Omni Hotel
James and Natalie Bias, Jocelyn White, Micki Rawlings, Mayor Mike Rawlings
Jocelyn White, Katy Murray, Stacey Kivowitz
Gloria Compos, James Bias, Phil Romano
Courtney and Brian Luscher
Kidney Texas
Auction Items Drop Off The Stoneleigh Residences
Artist Lynn Dealey
Donna Arp Weitzman, Donna Jo Smith, Mary Lee Cox, herese Rourk - Luncheon Chairs
Julie Harrison, Donna Jo Smith, Natalie Taylor
Karen James and Gretchen Gerlach
Photos courtesy of Dallas Arboretum
Special festivities part of Columbus Day The Dallas Arboretum celebrates Columbus Day weekend with a plethora of activities in the garden for guests to enjoy including, the annual children's concert with family favorite Eddie Coker (above right) on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn, children's activities in the Pumpkin Village and a book reading by Patricia Vermillion. The annual Columbus Day Concert featuring Eddie Coker, sponsored by DallasChild, will be held on the Martin Rutchik Concert Stage and Lawn on Monday, Oct. 12 with performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Guests are invited to listen to live music overlooking the picturesque White Rock Lake while enjoying a picnic on the lawn. A native of Highland Park and a Southern Methodist University graduate, Coker has been writing, composing and performing children's music since 1989. He has composed for television shows such as "Barney & Friends." He will perform children's songs, including well-known favorites, "The Happy One" and "The Woo Woo Song." Guests are also able to take advantage of live musical performances over the holiday weekend. On Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., families can relax on the Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn while enjoying
festive melodies to celebrate the Columbus Day weekend. Specifics on the Columbus Day activities are: Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 10 and 11 — 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Children's activities include special crafts, face painting and more in the Pecan Grove amongst the nationally acclaimed Pumpkin Village and this year's Old Texas Town made up of thousands of pumpkins, gourds and squash. Saturday, Oct. 10 — 1-3 p.m. Patricia Vermillion, local author of "Texas Chili? Oh My!," will read her festive children's book, "The Three Little Pigs" — Texas style! Meet Bluebonnet, Mockingbird and SweetOlive, three little armadillos, as they leave Mamadillo's home and build their own dens out of native Texan materials. Monday, Oct. 12 — 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Children's activities continue on Columbus Day in the Pecan Grove including a petting zoo, face painting and Kindermusik amongst the Pumpkin Village, where photo opportunities abound. For more information, visit dallasarboretum.org. — Juliette Coulter
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
OCTOBER 2 - 8 , 2015
PAGE 13
Our Favorite Restaurants
MOVIE TRAILER
“The Walk” talks the talk of a maniacal genius
By Chic DiCiccio
he speaks Petit’s native French, he’s much better. The overwhelming narration does not do him any favors either as it’s far too prevalent for the entire movie. Gordon-Levitt does pull off the physicality of the role. It’s quite impressive to see Gordon-Levitt stand on a wire, regardless if he is aided with special effects. Also, if the Academy had an award for Best Juggler, JGL would run away with it this year. Once the playfulness ends, “The Walk” is Hollywood big movie gold. It manages to be uplifting while simultaneously fraying every single nerve in your body. It also is loaded with nostalgia for the World Trade Center and how Petit’s insanely brave performance essentially began America’s love of the buildings. The final scene, which won’t be ruined here, is so emotionally perfect that dropping down 10 bucks to see “The Walk” shouldn’t be an issue for anyone.
@Chiccywood
“The Walk” opens with Joseph Gordon-Levitt standing atop the torch of the Statue of Liberty, blasting away with his French accent as 1974 New York City stretches out behind him. It takes the next 30-45 minutes to fully accept Levitt’s accent, especially since the entire 123-minute film is littered with his over the top, excitable narration. When “The Walk” ditches all the fanciness of France for the bank heistlike “coup” of Manhattan, it is a blast. The second half of the movie plays out as if Gordon-Levitt’s Philippe Petit is a mastermind criminal, researching his “coup” in painstaking detail as he leads a group of anarchistic crazies towards their main goal: a wire walk between the north and south towers Photos courtesy of TriStar Pictures of the World Trade Center. Joseph Gordon-Levitt plays Philippe Petit in the high wire thriller "The Walk." It only makes sense for director extremely episodic. If real life Petit actually That is the genius of “The Walk.” Robert Zemeckis to be as precise as met this cast of characters in such a coinciZemeckis keeps the suspense ramped up Petit’s masterwork. The detail shown from Petit’s SOLUTION TO THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE dental fashion, he is the luckiest human on even though everyone knows the outhumble beginnings as a Paris street performer Earth. While it’s still entertaining, the majorcome. When Petit finally walks the wire, to his chance encounter with famed wire walker ity of “The Walk” is written in such a way that every step he takes is borderline unbearPapa Rudy (Ben Kingsley) to his final triumph is seems to only want to get to the grand finale. able to watch. We know he won’t fall, but done with Fincher-like precision. Considering the unreal recreation of said the gorgeous cinematography by Dariusz The ragtag team that helps Petit comgrand finale, perhaps the screenplay was inWolski never shies away from the danger plete his scheme includes his girlfriend, Annie tentionally written as a fanciful slow burn. that Petit is facing or evading a feeling of (Charlotte Le Bon), who he meets while perOnce the scheme goes into motion, “The impending doom. forming as a mime in Paris in a scene that Walk” is nothing short of fascinating, and if The biggest compliment that can be is either adorable or so twee and sweet that seen in IMAX 3D, gut wrenchingly intense. given to Zemeckis and his team of filmit could cause diabetes. The rest of the team, There is no doubt that Zemeckis not only makers is that if you aren’t already afraid which includes his photographer, Albert (Ben wanted to capture this event as close to realof heights, “The Walk” could make that Schwartz) and an eccentric NYC pawnshop ity as he could, he wanted an audience to peel happen. owner, Jean-Pierre (James Badge Dale), come themselves from their seats once it ends. As Unfortunately, Joseph Gordoninto Petit’s life by happenstance. Petit and his crew sneak around the World Levitt’s performance as Philippe Petit Therein lies the biggest problem (other Trade Center, hiding until nightfall, every leaves a bit to be desired. Again, that acthan JGL’s Monty Python-ish French acnerve should be on high alert, even though we cent is pretty rough and doesn’t seem to cent) with “The Walk.” The screenplay, writknow that they pull it off. be coming from his body. In fact, when ten by Zemeckis and Christopher Browne, is
CLASSIFIEDS
Katy Trail Weekly is FREE at more than 500 convenient locations in all the Katy Trail neighborhoods from Uptown to Oak Lawn to the Park Cities. You can also reach the readers of White Rock Lake Weekly ... call 214-737-2111.
Personal/Individual • Up to 5 lines for 2 weeks - Only $19 Business • Listings & Display Ads - Call for Rates
BODY - MIND - SPIRIT READINGS BY MARTHA PALM & CARD READINGS Eliminate all your troubles, problems & worries Remove obstacles, negativity & all family crises. Specializing in reuniting love. 214-363-4740
CAR DETAILING TOTAL 360º VRC For all your vehicle pampering needs. 22 yrs. of professional experience. Full-service detailing, hand wash, paintless dent repair window tinting and more! Call 214-303-7598 total360vrc.com
HANDY-MAN SERVICE MIKE'S Handyman Services Experienced Handyman Small jobs Welcome All types of repairs References Available Call Mike - 214-413-8224 Air Conditioning, Htg. Son of Man Air and Heat Service calls … $39.95 1 lb of Freon … $89.95 2-ton systems as low as $3,195. Call today: 214-351-1132 Tx Lic. # TACLA27258C
Call 214-27-TRAIL to place your ad TODAY!
Jesse’s A/C and Appliance Service Experienced, professional service for your Washer, Dryer, Oven, Range, Freezer, Refrigerator, Ice Maker, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Cooktop, etc. Phone: 214-660-8898 Cell: 214-769-2483 Tx Lic. # TAC-LB13304C FENN CONSTRUCTION Full Service Contractor www.dallastileman.com Kitchens, Bathrooms, Floors Any tile any where 214-343-4645
Advertise With Us
K ATY TR AIL WEEKLY Call Today - (214) 27-TR AIL
HEALTH AND FITNESS Want to lose weight, increase energy, resolve digestive issues, or learn how to ‘eat clean’? Personalized health and wellness coaching with The Lyons’ Share Wellness is for you! 214-969-0024
HELP WANTED ADDITIONAL HELP NEEDED! Wait Staff and Bartenders. Experience is a must. Cliff’s Bar and Grill 3403 McKinney Ave. 214-303-1151 Apply in person. Ask for Cliff.
Write for Katy Trail Weekly! Contact info@katytrailweekly.com Work from home!! Katy Trail Weekly Base plus commission. Ad Sales & Client Service Part-time or Full-time We will train you. If you have good sales exper. that's great, too! Send your resume to: susie@whiterocklake weekly.com
PLUMBING UPTOWN PLUMBING 214-747-1103 Master Plumber #13800 Repairs / Remodels / Drain Cleaning Residential / Commercial Flat Rate Pricing. 24/7 Service You Can Trust uptownplumbing.com
KATYTRAILWEEKLY.COM
PAGE 14
Honesty, integrity, and loyalty are principles I live by every day. Market knowledge, tenacity, and attention to detail are qualities that keep clients coming back. Looking for an agent who listens, communicates regularly, and works tirelessly? You just found him. Whether you’re looking to buy or sell a home I can help. Call me at 214.784.3880 to schedule a no obligation buyer consultation or an assessment of your home’s value.
Carmen DiPenti
214.784.3880 Carmen@DavePerryMiller.com
for more information about Uptown and Downtown properties visit
DavePerryMiller.com
An Ebby Halliday Company · Equal Housing Oppor tunity ©2015
OCTOBER 2 - 8 , 2015